the reign of Maximus Meadae II 65 AD-

[Aqualung71]

I see you've destroyed 4 Macedonian Galleys thus far. It seems Rome is benefiting from the extra resources granted to the navy in recent years. Perhaps you may consider building more of these fighting machines?

[Aqualung71]

Re: 80 AD

Originally posted by McMeadows
Artemisium recaptured by Macedonia. (ouch again)

I don't see how that is possible. We left a Legionary Army and several units on that small island!

[McMeadows]

Only an army was defending Artesium. Maybe I have moved forces.

Most galleys destroyed, were done so in defense. A ferry of 4 galleys has been established between Italy and Macedonia.

Building fortresses in Africa just as well seems to be useless.

Vote today stood 3 to 5, so never has been 4 to 7.

[McMeadows]

85 AD

sorry, no news, lost my notes

[McMeadows]

90 AD

even worse, civilization crashed at the end of the turn, without saving it through the turn.

24 HC were killed
11 hoplites
Delphi and Sardica taken

Let's see if I can do that again.

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by McMeadows
Vote today stood 3 to 5, so never has been 4 to 7.

I said 4 out of 7....ie, 57%. Isn't that a majority?

And as you've pointed out, it is now 5 out of 8 --> 63%

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by McMeadows
Only an army was defending Artesium. Maybe I have moved forces.

Artesium was an extremely important conquest, as it opens the gateway to the Aegean. I am extremely saddened that you didn't see the need to defend it adequately.

Building fortresses in Africa just as well seems to be useless.

It gives the troops something to do rather than remain idle, and fortifies the defences surrounding the city. Why would it be useless?

[McMeadows]

Originally posted by Aqualung71
I said 4 out of 7....ie, 57%. Isn't that a majority?
And as you've pointed out, it is now 5 out of 8 --> 63%

Polls are advice from the senate to the emperor. A 57% majority is not overwhelming. It was read as there not being strong objections and as mentioned above, senator Roadcage even came up with a great compromise, which was embraced by the emperor. Good advice to the emperor is appriciated and recognised.

Finding the empire building many galleys without consulting the senate in this matter was far more troublesome. It was you, Aquavian Lungarius who circumvented the senate and acted like a despote. I've let the issue bypass and consulted the senate for continuation of this useless prestige project. The senate was divided on the matter and for being the emperor it was decided to install a ferry service from Italy to Macedonia. With 4 galleys it is now in full service.

It has been discussed many times before, Africa is not the place where Rome wishes to fight battles. The legionaires left standing around there are wastefull appointed resources.

Capturing an island in the Aegan sea is not a priority. No automatic temple to prevent culture flipping and a waste full storage of units. The army is being build to capture, not for camping on islands.
For that matter efforst have been made to swap the Leg and HC forces on Corse and Sardine for garrison units (preventing landings).

[Modo44]

It is a true shame you "managed" to lose cities with the kind of force you have, Emperor. What a failure.

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by Modo44
It is a true shame you "managed" to lose cities with the kind of force you have, Emperor. What a failure.

Emperor Modo has given voice to what I really did not want to have to say

[McMeadows]

Argos was retaken the next turn. 4 Macedonian HC and a hoplite (indeed it attacked) died trying to take Argos. Having an army die on our side equals 3 units + the leader.

Artesium is of minor importance and is now defended by about 4 Macedonian HC. Once Macedonia is removed from the mainland it will not be aproblem to conquer the islands.

Casualties go along with going to war. Efforts have been taken to keep the casualties on Roman side to a minimum. While numerous Macedonian troops have been slaughtered, our losses have indeed been kept to a minimum. No cities have been lost that have been Roman for a long time. The next emperor will find a reasonable army force along the Gothic border. If all troops in England, Africa and the islands have been relocated to the mainland, where territory and population is to be gained, losses will be even more less. To be able to relocate, several garrisons have been trained or need to be trained. Ferry services have been established for transportation.

[McMeadows]

90 AD

Because the game crashed and hadn't been saved I had to replay the 85 AD AI turn
AI-turns
Scythians and Goths signed peace (the Goths now either move towards Macedonia or get into position to attack Rome.
Macedonia and Egypt signed peace

90 AD
Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
24 HC
13 hoplites
Delphi captured
Sardica captured

Roman casualties
3 HC
1 Leg III

Padicus Scottius stood up from the ranks and proved to be a hero. He's been assigned to lead an army.

AI-turns
Egypt has been eliminated.
An then civ crashes every time. A good indication the reign is over for emperor Maximus Meadae II. Good luck JagJef II.

I was wondering how much pop growth has been established during my reign. 47 876 000 Romans where counted in 65 AD.

[joncnunn]

I assume you tried rebooting the machine, and checking the amount of free space on the hard drive?
And also turning off animations and having nothing else running?

[McMeadows]

Check on all but turning off animations. Doesn't really matter, it was time to hand it over anyway. Just wanted to watch the 10 minute animation of foreign affairs.

[roadcage]

The 90 ad Sacred Save is corrupted. I tried loading it and got the following....

Load Error

NOT A VALID SAVE FILE