French Succession Game Play/Read/Enjoy

[pikesfan]

This is more fun than playing a game myself, especially with all the place names. But what does do did a ro did a fiddle fad fo mean? Was that what was written on the ring

[JMarks]

You don't have to put (river) by the flumen ordis. It means river of Order. Notice how it hugs the valley of the small desert shrews. This is fun! You guys (albeit creul beyond all reason) are great. Who wants to try a harder game afterward? Monarch, Emporer? Who likes the 3billion year setting? Personally its my favorite. So many extremems. Lets roll!

[Giovanni August]

Very good summary Sir Ralph!
I really enjoyed it!
And you did a good job for the French Domination too!

Saluti

[Harovan]

Originally posted by JMarks
...(albeit creul beyond all reason)...

I know it's no offense, and it ain't so important, but usually I don't use pop rushing at all. The cities just built a granary and a temple in a time we need settlers and military. I didn't want to simply change it, because the buildings were useful though. If I wouldn't have done it, both cities would be still building and we'd have 2 settlers (read: cities) and a couple of spearmen less. The unhappyness is soon over (1 turn left in Markopolis and 2 in Edaron) and the cities didn't fall in civil disorder a single time.

Originally posted by JMarks
Who wants to try a harder game afterward? Monarch, Emporer?

Anything what remains fun and won't be hard labor. Deity is out. Emperor half yes half no. Monarch at any time.

Originally posted by JMarks
Who likes the 3billion year setting? Personally its my favorite. So many extremems.

I hadn't check it yet, and would like to see the whole map first. The landscape looks a bit "American" to me, all is huge. We probably will have a cultural hole over the Glittering Mountains for most of the game, there is probably nowhere to settle. Never had this with 4billion year setting.

[JMarks]

Sir Ralph. No, no offense was meant. The people of France, I am sure, thank you for your leadership in these difficult times, what with the memory of the great tyrants of the ancient days and towers.

I was thinking the map was more Asian, what with real mountain extremes and all. At least we weren't on the other side of the Glittering mountains, assuming there isn't much land on the other side. I guess such extremes aren't for everyone. Hope Fred goes soon enough, I can't wait to see what he does.

[Fredric Drum]

Sir Ralphs death kept the nation at standstill for 30 days and nights, the official mourning period. During that period, the mightiest men in France desperately competed for power. There were battles in the streets (and in the pubs) and backstabbing left and right. From the shadows emerged the cunniest and strongest of them all, a god-like, mythical being known for centuries as Fredric the Almighty. Was this superhuman entity not merely a legend? The people of France were stunned in awe and threw themselves before his feet. Fredric the Almighty had seized the throne, and a new era had begun! LIBERTY, PROSPERITY, GLORY!!

Fredric hastily summoned his advisors and informed them of his magnificent plans. -The legendary Sir Ralph was a wise man indeed. His decision to secure a second iron ore deposit will be carried through. However, the new town will be founded on the lush river plains near the springs of rusty river. The second town will be established on the spot Sir Ralph identified, providing the French people with precious ivory, and mayhap the skilfull French fishermen will be able to develop methods to catch those huge, beastlike creatures playing in the waters off the shore. Turning towards his trusted generals, Fredric's face hardened. -Lahore! LAHORE, I say you!

The evil Indian people must be punished for stealing such valuable land entrusted us by the gods and rightfully claimed by the late Sir Ralph. Our spies report that the garrisons stationed in Lahore are few and badly equipped. However, it is not merely a question of seizing Lahore. A war against the Indians will most likely result in heavy assaults on Gillham and they may even wipe out the beautiful city of Saint Ralph. Therefore, the most critical preparation will be to strengthen the defensive fortifications in these two locations. Gillham will immediately stop their work on Temple to free up labour for a new Spearman unit. Additional offensive forces will also be required in order to carry out a successful campaign. Minas-Morgul is ordered to switch to Horseman - the long distance to Lahore is better covered by a faster unit.


1075 AU: Settler pary #1 is closing in on their destination. All is well.
Settler party #2 sets up the first buildings near the vast herds of elephants on the coast at the far end of the empire. Fredric decides that the city will be called "IVORY COAST"! May it prosper and bring wealth and happiness to its mother nation.



Our training camp in Gillham reports the completion of a new, powerful Spearman brigade. This will make Gillham a difficult target for the treacherous Indians.

Fredric is pleased to observe that his treasury increases by 28 gold bars every turn. It also seems that he will not be able to spend any of this excess gold on new technology by purchasing it from the surrounding barbarian nations. - There's a reason why we call them barbarians, he reportedly muttered after realizing this fact. As a result, he decided to temporarily increase domestic science spendings. And the scientists rejoiced, although they knew all to well that they might find themselves out of work as soon as the Amlighty found fit to spend his gold elsewhere.

1050 AU: Edaron completes their long awaited settler expidition. It becomes clear that there's unanimous agreement that it shall head for the promising Spice Jungle to establish a settlement there. This town will in time serve as our eastern harbor, seeing that the new town near Rusty River will be to far from the ocean to support such facilities.

Troubling events occur near Lahore. Two new warrior garrisons seem to be approaching the city to reinforce it's defence. We may need even stronger forces in order to capture the city than previously anticipated.

1025 AU: Our warriors exploring the eastern part of our continent approaches a tribal encampment. They will soon be able to enter and see what its inhabitants can offer. Our other units also make steady progress towards their targets.

1000 AU: The date is january 4th, and the supreme ruler Fredric the Almighty has made a historical decision. The French nation will committ itself to construct what will be a true wonder of the world: Construction of the Colossus has commenced in Markopolis. Rumours want it that the puny Greeks have started a similar project, but with God's help, we will beat them to it. Our two horseman units are making their way towards Lahore. A swordsman brigade will be joining them when the recruits are fully trained.

975 AU: As the millenium celebrations fade, reports arrive at the palace that another Indian town has been discovered. The name is silly enough: "Bangalore"!
The barbarians in the east possessed very little knowledge. All they could give us was a map of the surrounding land, but we already knew what was to know about the area.



950 AU: Our diplomats are ordered to initiate negotiations with all other nations in order to acquire the latest technological breakthrougs. It appears that none of them have made any progress worth noting, and the diplomats return empty-handed. Fredric the Almighty orders his scientists to continue their work - for the time being.
Our first horseman unit now has a nice overview of Lahore. The brave soldiers will hide in the mountains waiting for reinforcements.



The road to Rusty City is complete!

925 AU: The French people went about their business, and not major events occured.

900 AU: We now have a Horseman unit standing by near Gillham. But the French generals all agree that we must strengthen our army before any attempt to punish the Indian thieves is made.



875 AU: A merchantman brings dire news: The Greeks have completed their so-called "wonder" in Athens.. It is decided that Markopolis will now attempt to build an Oracle, in order to better impose our superior culture on the barbarian nations.
GEMS! Our explorers in the north come by rich deposits of this valuable luxury. Maybe there's even more futher up north?



825 AU: Minas-Morgul produces a very powerful military unit: A Swordsman! The mayor in Minas-Morgul is ordered to start organizing a new settler expidition. There's still plenty of new land to settle.

800 AU: Rusty city is coming along quite nicely. The brand new road to the iron hills make the iron there available to the nation.



775 AU: Goth conscripts are blocking the way to the Spice Jungle! Our veteran warriors have destroyed two raiding parties already, and now a third is standing in our way. They will suffer for this mistake!

730 AU: Our warriors are suddenly ambushed by THREE barbarian raiding parties! They are all defeated, however, and the warrior unit is now officially an ELITE force!



710 AU: A new city is founded! It is located in the Spice Jungle and named Fredric after Fredric the Almighty. There is an abundance of spices in the area, four sites has been reported to contain spice in sufficient amounts to be harvested for use. Nearby, there's a camp of barbarian warriors. These will be dealt with in due time.
A new attempt is made to acquire new technology through trade, but the other nations have nothing to offer.



650 AU: Olifant completes its temple. Reports say that our cultural influence in the area is increasing! People flock to the city to worship their gods, and of course their beloved leader Fredric the Almighty. The same Fredric announces his intention to return to Longllens, home of Semi-Gods, where he will enjoy the company of other divine beings.

630 AU: In the last year of Fredrics reign, scientists all around the country join forces to complete their theories of MAPMAKING! Humbly, they present this knew knowledge to their ruler. He saw that it was good. Encouraged by this breakghthrough, Fredric orders his wise guys to start looking into the area of Philosophy, which he believes will lead to a new spirit of thinking in France.

Our army outside Lahore now consists of two horseman units and a swordsman, with another one arriving shortly.
Fredric's reign has brought prosperity, expansion and peace. It's a fragile peace, however, as the stubborn inhabitants of Lahore persists in their claims to the rich gem mines surrounding the city. The gems belong to France and should be seized as soon as the opportunity arises!

A settler expidition is heading for the plains south of Fredric. The plains have yet to be given a name - a suitable task for the next French ruler, who maybe possesses a graphics tool that can put text on the map without that big, white, ugly box!

[Fredric Drum]

OK, FNBrown... you're next!







Fred

[Harovan]

Great job, my worthy successor!

Boy, that is so much fun. I really enjoy it very much. That's the first, but not the last succession game I participate in.

[JMarks]

I know its a minor point, but doesn't AU mean After Unity? You figure the rest out.

I know its early, but which civ should we play next?

[eddy eat world]

Hedvaron II, son of a great father looked upon the body that had once been his father.
"H-he wanted to be buried in Edaron. It is the city of our dynasty. He may not be buried in the holy temple there but he one day when one of his great grandsons rules, he will be remebered."
The servant left, knowing that no expense would be spared in taking the dead man by fast chariot to the city of horses. When the loyal man had left Hedvaron roled out a map of the world and looked upon the cities of the French empire. He had only seen the great three founded in his forefather Edius' time and Minas-Morgul was his home. Most of the cities that lay before him lay on ground unknown in Edius' time, when cities that were now considered old were beyond that great mans furthest frontier. This family, he thought, were considered honourable and were rich in relation to others, but the future of this empire lay beyond the frontiers of this map in lands now unknown.

He would journey to these cities, taking up the sword of iron he had been trained with as a boy and look upon new wonders, forge new alliances with the great families there. He would leave his holdings in the ancient valley with his brother and set forth with the division of swordsmen to the frontier where a man of talent could rise to high rank and influence. One day a son of the house of Edius would rule the lands between the eastern and western seas, one day. But for now, unswerving loyalty and, if his sources were correct, death to the Indians. But first, he thought, time to get over some things that were a less useful sign of his families legacy as the he set off towards the new restaurant bar in the city serving the latest delicacy brought to the old city, potatoes and . . . . . . . fish.

[eddy eat world]

Creative writing bug just came over me.

Great job guys, this empire is becoming great. AU has moved into a new reckoning since our time Markos, the prophets have probably predicted something. Any civ would be cool, a new civ is just a new challenge.

[FNBrown]

Looks great so far! I'll take my turn and have a summary posted later tonite!

- Franklin

[Giovanni August]

Hey guys!
Unfortunately my "father" has to work on the big computer till about Jan 20th!
And the computer from which i'm writing is an obsolete Pentium 133 that surely does not support CivIII! So I will not be able to play and it should be my turn just start with JMarks again!

I hope my "father" will be quick!!

[JMarks]

Don't worry August, I'm sure everyone will concure to let you jump back in between somewhere when your dad is done. Cheers!

[eddy eat world]

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