24-04-2005 19:59									#1
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Senators of Rome,

Having heard the voices that spoke, we have decided the following on the issues that have been discussed the last few days.

1. On the matter of build orders it is felt that there's no strong signal from the senate to pursue building galleys to rule the seas. Therefore, it has been decided to maintain a fleet of galleys that supports fast travel of units and focus on growth.

2. It has been noted that the production of units to support the war should not be neglected.

3. New Hippo, Leptis Minor, Hippo & New Sabratha will be abandoned as they are improductive now and without any usefell perspectives. Siwa, El-Amarna and Giza will be defended. It has rightfully been addressed by some senators that walls and temples have allready been erected in these cities.

4. The majority of the senate feels that the Goths will be our next target. For that matter, troops will be located on the border with the Goths.

These will be th initial guidelines for the rule of Maximus Meadae II.

	24-04-2005 21:41									#2
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Rush builds:
8 aquaducts
3 harbors
2 granaries
4 infarmaries
1 barracks

Diplomacy:
The emperor whishes to apologise for a slip in negotiations with Scythia. By accident wines were offered without anything in return. A request for a counter offer was intended.
Egypt has accepted some of our fine wines and gave us 5 gold and a worker in return.


AI-turns
Carthage and Persia signed for peace.
Quite a few HC died to Macedonian HC.

	25-04-2005 16:35									#3
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Rush builds:
1 spearman
2 garrisons
1 aquaducts
1 granary
2 barracks

Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
9 HC
2 hoplites
1 galley

Roman casualties
1 galley

Enforcements of troops at the Goth territory border. Macedonian galleys have been spotted in between England and Ireland. Quite a few Macedonian HC's are present in our territory near the Macedonian-Roman border. Several have been killed. Fresh Roman troops are on their way to the front and several Roman troops are healing just behind the frontline.


AI-turns
Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
1 HC

Roman casualties
1 HC
1 Leg III

	25-04-2005 21:26									#4
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I wouldn't have made that 20 turn trade with Egypt, it's just going to screw our rep when Egypt gets disconnected from our trade network due to Carthigan and/or Persian action.

Unless your thinking that we are likely to wipe out Macedonia before all our current MAs against them expire anyway?

	25-04-2005 21:45									#5
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What do we need a reputation for? We were recently picking our next civ to erase from the map, not our next ally.

	25-04-2005 23:30									#6
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Basically, the penalty for a trade route being broken by any means is that the AI will no lower pay up front items in exchange for a 20 turn item + the AI will no longer accept GPT payments for an up front item for the remainder of that game.

By making that deal with Egypt, we may have acted in a matter that will preclude any more selling of wine and getting up front payment an in addition precluded things like buying more workers for GPT.

That is the more minor of the two.

On breaking a MA (including by winning the war ) the penalty is no more MAs.

This could result in fairly quickly being at war with all remaining civs at the same time for pretty much the rest of the game.

quote: Originally posted by McMeadows What do we need a reputation for? We were recently picking our next civ to erase from the map, not our next ally.

	25-04-2005 23:55									#7
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quote: Originally posted by joncnunn This could result in fairly quickly being at war with all remaining civs at the same time for pretty much the rest of the game.

And the problem with that is... what exactly?

	26-04-2005 00:10									#8
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Yeah, sounds fun. A 5 front war.

Might need another Polyroman Emperor....

	26-04-2005 00:58									#9
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Rush builds:
1 temple

Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
13 HC
11 hoplites
Argos captured
Dyrrhachium captured

Roman casualties
2 HC

Pushing on into Greek territoryExcept for a lot of fighting not really all that much happening. The emperor is questioning himself what all those legions are doing around Polyroman Carthage. Seems like a prestigious project of a former emperor.
Quite busy getting forests chopped and mined improvements irrigated.

AI-turns
Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
3 galleys
4 HC
1 hoplite

Roman casualties
1 HC
1 Leg III
1 army
Argos recaptured by Macedonia. (ouch)

Last edited by McMeadows on 27-04-2005 at 18:22

	27-04-2005 14:05									#10
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Looks like you have had some fun in bringing havoc across the lands

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Rush builds:
1 aquaduct
2 infarmaries

Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
4 HC
9 hoplites
Argos (re)captured

Roman casualties
none

A hero was recognised in Marcus Aurelius. He's been assigned to lead an army. Argos was reclaimed.

AI-turns
Battle summary:
Macedonian casualties
3 HC

Roman casualties
1 galley
1 army
Artemisium recaptured by Macedonia. (ouch again)

[Sorry for the delay. Been working a lot last few days]

	28-04-2005 12:17									#12
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I strongly object to any idea of abandoning the former Carthaginian cities.

Any act by the Emperor to do so should be considered treason by the Senate. Remember - the vote was clearly in favour of keeping them!

	28-04-2005 12:26									#13
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It was not an obvious vote. It was a 3 to 4 vote when I started the reign. Furthermore, senator Roadcage offered a compromise which was to the liking of the emperor.

	28-04-2005 12:29									#14
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4 out of 7 was a majority last time I studied voting protocol

	28-04-2005 12:35									#15
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quote: Originally posted by McMeadows The emperor is questioning himself what all those legions are doing around Polyroman Carthage. Seems like a prestigious project of a former emperor.

On the contrary sir, they were engaged in building Fortresses to ensure that PolyRoman Carthage remains eternally Roman!

I trust they are still doing so!

	28-04-2005 12:39									#16
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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?

	28-04-2005 12:43									#17
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quote: 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!

	28-04-2005 13:17									#18
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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.

	28-04-2005 13:18									#19
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sorry, no news, lost my notes

	28-04-2005 13:21									#20
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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.

	28-04-2005 13:40									#21
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quote: 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%

	28-04-2005 13:43									#22
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quote: 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.

quote: 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?

	28-04-2005 14:07									#23
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quote: 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).

	28-04-2005 14:32									#24
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It is a true shame you "managed" to lose cities with the kind of force you have, Emperor. What a failure.

	28-04-2005 14:48									#25
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quote: 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

	28-04-2005 16:17									#26
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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.

	28-04-2005 20:42									#27
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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.

	28-04-2005 22:32									#28
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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?

	28-04-2005 23:09									#29
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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.

	28-04-2005 23:11									#30
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The 90 ad Sacred Save is corrupted. I tried loading it and got the following....

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