Hold ya horses - it's the rise of the rumble

[PLATO]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll


Well you should be sorry Plato, surely there must be some place , maybe North of where you are or Northeast that would be suitable grazing grounds

I found three lovely parking lots just last turn

Hmmm...I did notice some prime grazing land over on the Greek mainland...Maybe I should send the cavalry that way?

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by PLATO


ahh...you are correct. I really didn't think anything about it. I will move them when I get the save again. My apologies.

Already played this turn however. Is there some sort of penalty I should suffer?

205BC to Paddy!

Well you should be sorry Plato, surely there must be some place , maybe North of where you are or Northeast that would be suitable grazing grounds

I found three lovely parking lots just last turn

[PLATO]

Originally posted by Dauphin
Turn to GT.


Not that it makes any difference to the game*, but I notice that Plato is 'picket fencing' on the outlying Greek islands. That is, placing units such that it's impossible to land troops except by amphibious assault (which I don't think is possible in this scenario (?)). What is the view on players doing that?

I've done that before in one game and had someone have a massive long rant about how it ruins the game. They refused to play any games with me because I did it and they promptly quit that particular game.

*It's an academic point, as I couldn't launch a counterattack even if I wanted to.

ahh...you are correct. I really didn't think anything about it. I will move them when I get the save again. I think it is just one island, correct? My apologies.

Already played this turn however. Is there some sort of penalty I should suffer?

205BC to Paddy!

[Grandpa Troll]

Ouch

210 to Plato

Lets see what happened

Oh One of yer Generals didnt fair too well and another retreated after seeing his cohort in crimes of Greek nature against the Roman Empire P!$$ himself before perishing

Took:

Dyrrhachium with 31 gold to our coffer

Phocaea with 31 gold added to our coffer

Mycenae with 31 gold added to our coffer

These times, must be troubling to the Greeks

I mean everywhere ya look ya got either Gramps or Plato

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Dauphin
Turn to GT.


Not that it makes any difference to the game*, but I notice that Plato is 'picket fencing' on the outlying Greek islands. That is, placing units such that it's impossible to land troops except by amphibious assault (which I don't think is possible in this scenario (?)). What is the view on players doing that?

I've done that before in one game and had someone have a massive long rant about how it ruins the game. They refused to play any games with me because I did it and they promptly quit that particular game.

*It's an academic point, as I couldn't launch a counterattack even if I wanted to.

I agree it ruins the game but so does having someone much more intelectual than you in a game

/me watches everyone snicker at him as they raise their hands and point at me

I call it attrition, winning by whatever means necessary

It sucks and I have had it happen more than one occassion

When I know I am whooped, no chance, no science, no economy, outmanned

I shall give my people a potent drink and they go to the long sleep

then....

next game

off to play the turn

[Dauphin]

Turn to GT.


Not that it makes any difference to the game*, but I notice that Plato is 'picket fencing' on the outlying Greek islands. That is, placing units such that it's impossible to land troops except by amphibious assault (which I don't think is possible in this scenario (?)). What is the view on players doing that?

I've done that before in one game and had someone have a massive long rant about how it ruins the game. They refused to play any games with me because I did it and they promptly quit that particular game.

*It's an academic point, as I couldn't launch a counterattack even if I wanted to.

[Paddy]

to Dauphin

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by PLATO
Sorry about the Navy Dauphin. My sailors were just out fishing and accidentally over ran a few Greek Canoes.

* PLATO hopes those ships weren't carrying tribute for Carthage.

Marathon celebrates its independence day!

210BC To Paddy!

Hey I think I heard something about the Navy using Dauphins..or something like that

Remember that old addage.....

"I wont tell anyone where you got them splinters in yer lip if you dont tell anyone I have a wooden oar"

[PLATO]

Sorry about the Navy Dauphin. My sailors were just out fishing and accidentally over ran a few Greek Canoes.

/me hopes those ships weren't carrying tribute for Carthage.

Marathon celebrates its independence day!

210BC To Paddy!

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Dauphin
Grecians everywhere give praise to their new overlords. All of them.

Turn to GT

Ahhh indeedy I have but near 100 Legions to assure that be the case

Better not tick the Captain of the Legions off, he has a quick temper with little regard for the outcome

Back 215 to Plato

[Dauphin]

Grecians everywhere give praise to their new overlords. All of them.

Turn to GT

[Paddy]

to Dauphin

[PLATO]

There is much sorrow among Carthaginian mothers as our force on the Greek peninsula has been completely destroyed. Outlying Greek cities continue to fall and it is our hope that our sacrifice in the south has given the Romans the opportunity they need in the north.

Fear not oh Great Rome, for Carthage even now prepares the retribution of a nation on the accursed Greeks! We shall stand by your side as long as this enemy stands!

215BC To Paddy!

[Paddy]

opps ....

/me wonders if the Greek Elder Statesman Ljube will ever drop by for the ahhh celebrations

[Grandpa Troll]

ok

Liberated Salonce and 28 gold

Liberated Ephesus and 29 gold

I assure you Greeks are good to have as friends

I love Greeks

and now they know my Roman Manly love