09-09-2004 09:00									#31
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Sorry to have to announce to the eager readers.....but Ferdinand was killed by Russian Cossacks in the Swedish Highlands

He is now out of the clutches of that deranged Spanish madman known in his own mind as Masuro the Munificent, and serves a greater spirit.

May he rest in peace

	09-09-2004 10:56									#32
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Ferdinand wasn't in Sweden. Last I saw he was in Spain waiting for a transfer to infantry.

	09-09-2004 12:04									#33
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Ah, then perhaps he may find himself defending his homeland against British landings soon

	18-09-2004 10:39									#34
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We hear rumours drifting across the steppes to Russia that Ferdinand has led a bloody coup in his beloved Spain, removing the hated dictator Carlos IV.

Yet these pages remain eerily silent about Ferdinand's tales. Perhaps in his new lofty position he no longer keeps his diaries

Last edited by Aqualung71 on 18-09-2004 at 10:44

	18-09-2004 10:58									#35
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Indeed. Ferdinand has grown somewhat lazy with his rise to power and spends his time trying to create a lavish court like the Ottomans. Ah, but the people are happy and well defended.

	18-09-2004 11:12									#36
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I hear the Ottomans' court may not be lavish for too much longer

	19-09-2004 22:44									#37
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Well come on then what happens next

Most enjoyable to read so far

	20-09-2004 20:37									#38
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Thank you for the compliment. The problem is I'm not doing anything in the game now. Just passing my turns and wondering if Russia is going to march across Europe and attack me (we are technically at war). It took him ages to get to Paris so perhaps I have nothing to worry about. (Sorry, Aqualung - couldn't resist)

	21-09-2004 10:55									#39
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well you could always start doing something in the game

what - a mission

yes lad a mission

wow - that would be cool

ok, so load up that massive army of yours and march on up to the gates of Vienna and blow them in... KaaaBOOOMMM

then start attacking as many Austrian units as you can

the goal - destroy Austria

so are yee upto it?

would definitly give you something to write about











so go on... yes you... get up off that beach, put down the wine and meat for a while, go look for your sword and uniform, you may even find a general or two hanging around your Palace...

then get your troops marching

	21-09-2004 13:29									#40
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But I love peace . . . . . .

	21-09-2004 18:17									#41
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I love peace but it has been broken!!!!
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Ferdinand sat in the throne room listening to reports from Europe when a messenger rushed through the doors with a letter in hand.

"Comrade!! An important letter from our observers in the Ottoman Empire!"

Ferdinand received the letter and read.

"Dear Comrade Ferdinand, please brace yourself for this most shocking news. One of our spies was at a dinner with the leaders of the Austrian and Ottoman empires when the king of Austria said, 'You know, once I'm done with the Prussians and the Brits, I wouldn't mind having a go at the Spanish. I don't think those peasants and their peasant leader would be able to do a thing to defend themselves. Look at what happened in Sweden.' The two leaders then proceeded to have a good laugh at your expense. Our spy, worried about this comment, immediately send word to our spy in the Austrian capital. That spy searched through Austrian war plans and found documents signed by the Emperor of Austria authorising a pre-emptive strike on Spain. What do you advise?"

Ferdinand nearly fainted at this news. "So, Spanish blood is to again flow in the fields of Europe. So be it! Send the armies forth and crush the Austrians and all who join them!"

The three main armies of Spain set forth, destroying Austrian cavalry set to attack Montauban and marching over the Pyrenees. Ferdinand himself mounted a steed and rushed off to join his armies.

	22-09-2004 11:21									#42
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quote: Originally posted by Masuro ....wondering if Russia is going to march across Europe and attack me (we are technically at war). It took him ages to get to Paris so perhaps I have nothing to worry about. (Sorry, Aqualung - couldn't resist)

No offence taken, my foe. You'll know my plans if and when you see my Armies at your doorstep. Meanwhile, I'll just sit back and accept the War Happiness your declaration bestowed upon me

	22-09-2004 11:35									#43
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indeed

	22-09-2004 16:36									#44
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Why do you get War Happiness because I declared war on the Austrians? Because I declared war on someone you are already at war with? I didn't know about that . . .

	22-09-2004 18:20									#45
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No, you declared war on me a long time ago when I invaded Sweden.

	22-09-2004 18:25									#46
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Oh, then.
How long does War Happiness last?

	22-09-2004 18:43									#47
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Until it stops.

	22-09-2004 19:05									#48
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Smartass . . . . .

	23-09-2004 06:03									#49
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Well then....to answer your question a little more precisely:

War Weariness works on a points system. Points are added for things like ending your turn in AI territory, killing or being killed, having your cities razed (or captured I think), etc. There are several levels of WW, each level making a specified % of your citizens unhappy. The unhappiness only occurs in Republic and Democracy, and the threshold in Democracy is lower for certain levels, which is why Democracy WW is worse than Republic.

War Happiness occurs when you are attacked, and you are awarded -30 points of WW (or negative WW). Points are then added as noted above and as soon as you get back to 0 WW points, the War Happiness disappears. War Happiness occurs in any government.

Once peace is reached, your current WW score dissipated at 1/20th per turn, so is completely gone after 20 turns (though while at peace, the actual WW effects are not felt). If war is redeclared within the 20 turns, your WW score reactivates from its current position, which is why you can instantly go into unhappiness if you get into a war again not long after making peace the last time.

	23-09-2004 09:49									#50
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Wow. Thanks for that information. Where do you find information like that? I don't remember seeing it in the manual.

	23-09-2004 11:07									#51
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All this stuff has been posted in the past, either in the Strategy forum, or over at the Civ Fanatics site.

As for the manual.....it sucks really badly

	23-09-2004 11:13									#52
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agreed . . . . .

	23-09-2004 16:10									#53
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Ferdinand write a letter to his wife Maria, who is anxiously waiting for news in Madrid . . . . .

Dear Maria,

I have joined the army here in ------- and I have personally taken command of a cavalry unit. We joined up with a few other cavalry units and are now on our way to -------. We were attacked by Austrian cavalry as we were on our way down the mountains but we drove them off fairly easily. The march will continue as planned.
Last night in camp a messenger told me that the Ottomans have come to the aid of the Austrians and attacked our army near Marseilles. One of our Solado units was almost decimated but they held on and repelled the Turks. The army will have to make an unexpected stop at Marseilles to discuss things (or not) with the Ottomans before continuing on to liberate Venice.
I miss you exceedingly and wait for the day when I can return to your arms.

Ferdinand.

	30-09-2004 14:48									#54
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I see the Spanish Army censors have done their job admirably. Wouldn't want that letter to fall into the wrong hands now would we?

	30-09-2004 18:48									#55
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Dear Father,

Good news from the war! Messengers have informed me that our navy has sunk two Turkish frigates and a troops transport off the northern coast. I doubted the strength of our navy when I joined the army at first but they have proved themselves worthy.

We were attacked by some Austrian cavalry near -------- but we drove them off with almost no casualties. I think they were testing our strength. We are now taking shelter in a forest near the city. It is a very familiar place as the army took cover here once before. I only hope that we will fight as bravely as before. Spies tell me that Austrian infantry are leaving the city and being replaced by wounded cavalry units. Very strange. Perhaps the British are giving them lots of trouble up north.

Forgive my not saying where we are but I suspect there are Russian spies in the postal service.

Your faithful son,

Ferdinand

	30-09-2004 20:40									#56
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Urgent message to the Czar

"Your Majesty, we have intercepted a Spanish communique from their front lines. The rebel leader Ferdinand is heading a Cavalry unit that has engaged the Austrians near -------- but escaped unharmed. They have also encountered the Ottomans near --------.

Forgive the censoring Sire, but we do not wish such sensitive information to fall into the wrong hands."



Needless to say, the messenger was executed for the crime of idiocy.

	01-10-2004 03:36									#57
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ha ha ha ha

	05-10-2004 16:21									#58
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Spanish Daily Headline Story:

Spanish Daily sources say that a certain southern city belonging to the Ottomans was heavily shelled by Spanish forces in the morning but resisted attempts by the Spanish to enter the city. Spanish cavalry casualities were high and the commander of that army has decided to wait for reinforcements before attacking again.
On another front, the King and a unit of his horsemen heroically attacked and defeated a unit of Austrian cavalry near ------ forest.
In other news, an Ottoman troop transport was sunk by our forces, putting yet another thorn in the side of an Ottoman invasion.

	07-10-2004 06:25									#59
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bring it on big fella

	07-10-2004 06:30									#60
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Hmmm, I wonder why the Ottomans decided to attack Spain

Looks like they are paying for their silliness, as Ferdinand has whipped his troops into an impressive fighting force. Good effort for a so-called "peacemonger".