Diplomacy in another age

[Paddy]

It is good to see everything getting sorted out

It certianly will be good to have a powerful English fleet in action against the OttoHorde

[Modo44]

We welcome the escort you give us. Note, however, that the fleet is moving 5 tiles per turn, and we agreeed that you wouldn't obstruct it.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Spanish Customs

OK my Lord Modo we have now closed off access to our waters from the North.

This rolling blockade will escort you as you sail through our waters, and our scout ships or frigates as we prefer to call them will be keeping an ever watchfull eye on your fleets actions

We would suggest that you send all of your junior diplomats back to Eton for intensive training in ettiquette!!

Lest then we may reduce the level of tension between our two nations.

[Modo44]

Originally posted by ChrisiusMaximus
My Lord Modo does this mean you no longer require access to the Med ???

We do, and that fleet is on it's way, as you know. But, there will be no more British ships near French, or Spanish waters in the north, with the exception of the British Channel, of course.

[Paddy]

Re: Re: Continued Correspondence

Originally posted by Modo44


Be careful what you ask for. You might get it.

Oh Lord Modo

thank you for this wonderful piece of British Artwork

We appreciatted your people explaining it for us

[ChrisiusMaximus]

My Lord Modo does this mean you no longer require access to the Med ???

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Gentlmen Gentlemen might i suggest Handbags at twenty paces

[Modo44]

Re: Continued Correspondence

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
Well Sire France is a signatory of the Gibraltor Agreement of Passage

Along this Franceis also one of several Naval Nations based within
the Med.

Well, that's great for you. But as long as you don't have means to enforce you claim, it's just hot air. Sorry to be so direct again.

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
As your friend, and as a fellow Nation sharing the waters in the Atlantic, the North Sea and our Channel, I hope there will be no further instances of my frigates dissappearring

Let's hope you can defend them well enough, so it doesn't happen. Britain is not obligated to protect your boats.

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
You have quite loudly proclaimed that there are now no, I repeat NO pirates in the northern waters, so that will then mean that if my lads mysteriously dissapear then you and your PRIVATEERS can only be to blame

No, they won't. Now that we know how ungrateful other nations are, we have decided to withdraw our Atlantic fleet. We will use the ships strictly for home defense. We can't, and won't guarantee safety for those, who don't respect us. We are sure Spain and France can handle any pirates without help from Britain. From now on, you will have to.

Note that HMS Beagle will remain on duty near York. It will pick up scientists, and drop anchor to do some research in the area. Should it disappear, we'll know whom to blame.

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
We hope all is well in your Island Nation, and that we will see you on the Continent at some stage soon

Be careful what you ask for. You might get it.

[Paddy]

Continued Correspondence

To His Royal Highness, Modo, King of Britian

For some time you have tried to convince me that your Privateers are but Scouts

Scouts you say

Scouts that have no nationallity

Like the butcher of Cambodia was just a gourmet cook....

Yes your privateers can be classed as scouts, good value

Yet to all other nations they are pirates. They can attack and do damage and leave no NO trail of what nation they represent

you know, we know it

you acknowledge it, we acknowledge it

then you want us to roll over and kow tow to your desires that we be dumb to the actions of said vessels

all very very strange

you want it both ways as you slide down a very slippery poll that has long since seen the varnish that is called the truth...

as to your many comments on the fact that Spain is the only nation you need talk to regading entry to the Med

Well Sire France is a signatory of the Gibraltor Agreement of Passage

Along this Franceis also one of several Naval Nations based within
the Med.

Your nation would be a visitor to this region.... so you really need understand that your demands have far reaching implications.

Yet do you take others into consideration in these matters

No not at all

Instead you keep coming back with some insignificant set of details that the privateers in your fleets are but scout to your Admirals

Well I must admit to being quite please to hear that you have returned these two vessels to Harbour

As your friend, and as a fellow Nation sharing the waters in the Atlantic, the North Sea and our Channel, I hope there will be no further instances of my frigates dissappearring

You have quite loudly proclaimed that there are now no, I repeat NO pirates in the northern waters, so that will then mean that if my lads mysteriously dissapear then you and your PRIVATEERS can only be to blame

We hope all is well in your Island Nation, and that we will see you on the Continent at some stage soon

Regards,

Paddy of France

[Paddy]

Originally posted by Modo44
If I ever again get the idea to name units in a Civ3 game, somebody please stop me. You are authorized to use violence.

Save sent to the Spanish people.

[out of character]
mate we have all so been there

ahh the joys of Civ

really looking forward to getting my hands on this save

this game is moving along nicely

pleanty of good roll play

plenty of great diplomacy indeed

[/ooc]

[Modo44]

If I ever again get the idea to name units in a Civ3 game, somebody please stop me. You are authorized to use violence.

Save sent to the Spanish people.

[Paddy]

Well on behalf of France, keep them in harbour

[Modo44]

I'm sorry, but if any small warship, even flying the British flag, is considered a pirate, then I don't follow the reasoning you try to pressure here.

Anyway, Britain won't give you any more reasons for aggression. HMS Beagle, and the New Lands have turned away, and are returning to York for patrol duty. We shall remember this.

[Paddy]

ok you are not that good a diplomat

a privateer is a pirate ship to any other nation in any language

duhhhhh !!

[Modo44]

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
Blood oath they should not enter the Mederteranian Sea

Forgive our harsh response, Marchel Paddy, but France has little to say in that matter. You don't exactly control the Gibraltar Strait, do you? Hopefully your ally will remember the presumption. You don't own Spain, do you?

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
You are quite the diplomat Lord Modo

Well, thank you very much. Judging by the stubborness we encounter, not everyone is.

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
But a privateer is a privateer

Yes. It's a ship class. It is determined, basing on weight, and speed. Nothing more, and nothing less. Their role remains to be decided by the user, mind you. The Royal Navy uses them as scouts. The British Man-O-War crews can board and capture enemy ships as well, you know. Will you call them pirates now?

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
swing them near Brest again by themselves, my people will capture a painting of them that will be posted here

Thus showing you that again you are wrong

Why would Britain return these ships to York? They are not needed there at the moment. And what exactly do you mean by "proving me wrong"?


King Chrisius! Somehow we thought that paying for passage would allow British ships to actually pass. Somehow, this doesn't seem to be the case. Strange. We are not pleased, I tell you.