[PBEM] Vovan and Grandpa Troll vs. The World

[vovan]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll
would it be worth to put one there?

Well, I'd say not at the moment as we can't even use oil. When we get to the point we can use it, it depends on whether we have enough oil for the both of us without that desert source. I believe we should. (I have one in my territory near Neapolis, and there's one more up north, though I am not sure if it's in your territory or in Rome, I forgot to check.) Basically, as long as we both have oil, I'd say there's no reason to settle that site. Just watch it so nobody else sneaks their settler in there.

[Grandpa Troll]

3 Knights

10 Grenadiers

10 Riflemen

4 Infantryman (@ a cost of Riflemen upgrade 85 Gold each)


further back

2 Riflemen

1 Grenadier

2 Musketmen

Next turn I should be able to upgrade maybe 4 maybe 5 Riflemen

Curious

The Oil is only upgradeable though Plastics? or Combustion?

Hmm

Workers on the way anyhoo

Gramps

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by vovan


Well, I'd say not at the moment as we can't even use oil. When we get to the point we can use it, it depends on whether we have enough oil for the both of us without that desert source. I believe we should. (I have one in my territory near Neapolis, and there's one more up north, though I am not sure if it's in your territory or in Rome, I forgot to check.) Basically, as long as we both have oil, I'd say there's no reason to settle that site. Just watch it so nobody else sneaks their settler in there.

I find an older unit and send it there to squat on

[vovan]

It's time for WAR!

I first take all Greek and Roman money as tribute.

Next, I declare war.

Our troops land at Athens, ready to start bombarding the city next turn.

We also retake New York at the loss of one Rifleman and one Cannon. Not bad.

Finally, our from Delphi and Sparta start their march on Greek territory. With no money, our adversaries won't at least for the time being be able to upgrade their defenses.

Good luck with your charge on Antium.

[Grandpa Troll]

Great

Antium

My movement is this or next turn

I hav some cannons coming online

I see that Antium is well thought of and may not be a pushover

time will tell

[vovan]

Roman resistance is quelled in New York, and it is back under control by us. Also, apparently the majority of Roman forces is defending Antium, because if things stay as they are, Cumae will fall in a couple turns, and then I can help you out on Antium. More likely though, he will divert some defenses into Cumae, making your jobs easier.

[Grandpa Troll]

well

It came fast and went faste

We lost a lot but took out a lot as well

will find out for sure next turn though
seems 2 catapults were destroyed and 1 retreated

lots of grenadiers were lost on both sides

Time will tell

Gramps

[vovan]

Excellent. The defenses of Antium are way down I see. If all of those were killed off on defense by your attack stack and not diverted towards Cumae, then I think we shall roll over Caesar with ease.

In the mean time, Athens is surrounded. The peaceful inhabitants of the city should start learning English, methinks, they will need it soon.

[Grandpa Troll]

Antium Falls to Grandpa Troll!!

I am speechless

Thanks for the help and guiding me

Now To Rome!

[vovan]

Great work General Troll! I salute your military prowess.

I estimate both Athens and Cumae will fall next turn. Then we push on to Rome and Thermopylae.

PS: At this rate, you too will pass Hatty in no time flat.

[Grandpa Troll]

I am moving units double quick to Antium

soon Railroads then we can move more quicker

about bedtime my friend

great gameplay today

[vovan]

Great progress today, indeed.

Well, Cumae will stand to see another day under Roman rule. However, Athens is ours.

[Grandpa Troll]

Just got a funny error showed up on left top of screen

hope it dont mean anything

[vovan]

I got it too. Hopefully it's nothing serious...

In other news, Cumae falls.

Railroad is researched, so we can get some machine guns going.

A bunch of upgrades taking place both in Athens and Cumae. I think at this point it is all but a certainty that the Greeks and Romans are doomed. I'd say if you get the rest of the Roman empire, and I get the rest of the Greeks (including taking Boston back ), it would be a sensible disvision of forces and spoils of war.

In the mean time, I start eyeing Fred and Hatty. I guess attacking them is quite a distant possibility at the moment, but a possibility nonetheless.

[Grandpa Troll]

Great news on your succesful endeavors

In other news

we turned down Hatty's request