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Marko

Jan 04, 2002, 10:52 AM

Hi Johnny_c!

Send the file to Tracid, not to Morten because Tracid's turn is immediately after you!!!

To everybody:

Please make sure that you have the last scenario version (1.7) - there must be units like Sappers and Freights.

As I haven't completed Readme yet, here are notes about some aspects of the scenario.

Nations:

Axis - If you plan your offensive well you can conquest Low Countries and most of Northern France during the first turn without losing a single unit. The key is Abbeville - big part of French army in Low Countries and in Paris are homed in this city. Try to penetrate the front in the weakest point and capture the city. Also after capturing Paris, the Maginot line disappear.

Axis has 2 important wonders - in Ploesti (gives all your cities Hydro Plants) and in Berlin (makes all your produced land units veterans - it is big advantage because other countries must research Infantry V in order to build War Bases (Barracks) and they cost much).

Also don't forget that Allies get every turn free units in America and most likely ship them over Atlantic. So the control over Atlantic is vital.

Allies - You have many good wonders, mostly in America, London and Suez. Note that all your American wonders are expired at the beginning. They will be activated when U.S. joins with war after Pearl Harbor event. Then (in December 1941) you will also get several key technologies which reduce unhappiness and make possible to discover good and cheap American weapons. All this together change Allies overnight to superpower equal to Axis or Soviet Union.

Note that your American city has production of 406 (!) shields per turn. It means that it will produce every unit during single turn (except Battleship which takes 2 turns). It is so huge production that you city screen lies to you (like saying that Destroyer takes 3 Months to complete etc). Don't be fooled!

Also note that the American city is building Freight units. If you change the production you can't build them more unless you discover War Economy VI. Maybe your wish to create a few trade routes for the city :)

Soviet Union - PinkyGen - you have played lot and don't need much advising. Only a few notes:

Soviet Union's only good wonder is Baku Oil Fields - it is expired at beginning but will be activated in Spring 1941. This gives Granary to every your city, making them growing fast. And grow they must! You have terrible industrial potential in your eastern cities!

Minor Nations - Some of your cities produce Freights at beginning. They are valuable for you but even more valuable for others. Maybe you wish to sell them (unit gift in Civ2 AI diplomacy, you know) to other countries for good prize?

Spanish and Turkey - Not much specific to tell - you have your armies and your chances.

General notes: Don't be confused that several advances seemingly give you nothing. It is not true! In most cases they will allow you to build units in later date. For example Mobile Anti-Air technology lets you build Mobile AA units from Spring 1942 on. Or Infantry V will give powerful Anti-Tank Infantry from Winter 1943 on. Etc.
Some advances give other benefits. For example Naval Warfare IV not only lets you build Naval Bases but also adds 1 MP to your ships. Or Advanced Farming lets you make Farmlands with Engineer units.

Fortification units give only a illusion of good defence. They are strong but most medium tanks and bombers are able to destroy a Fortification. Also Sappers units are specifically designed to kill Fortifications.

I already wrote about special units in "Playtesters needed.." thread but I think that it is not bad to describe them here too:

Axis special units:

SS Panzers - very strong and fast tank unit, they get better as time passes. At the beginning Axis has one SS Panzers unit, in December 1940 they get one more and in January 43 the third one.

Spanish Legioners - strong infantry unit, equal to Polish infantry. Axis gets three of them in July 1941 (Blue division).

Allies special units:

Polish infantry - strong infantry unit. Allies have 4 of them at beginning (in England and Norway), in both March and August 1942 they get one more in Middle-East as general Anders army.

Soviets special units:

Guard tanks - strong tank unit, get better over time, weaker than SS Panzers. First appear in November 1941.

Polish infantry - Soviets get one in July 43 as Tadeusz Kosciuszko division and 2 more in December 43 (general Berling's army).

Most special units are recreated once per season when lost (sent back to home to rest and refit after serious battle losses). If a unit is lost twice per season then it is gone forever. This rule makes special units to survive longer. Exception is Russian Guard Tanks which will not be recreated when lost (they get 2 Guard tanks every year).

OK, so much for now.
Good Luck to everybody! :)

Johnny_c

Jan 05, 2002, 10:25 AM

May 1940

The great German Fatherland has risen up to regain it's rightful role as the steward of Europe. Division after division of panzers rolled into the streets of Paris after it was given up without a fight. Most of the northern provinces have been taken with only the Atlantic coastal cities remaining in French hands. The Italian navy is set to make sail and the buildup of forces in Northern Africa has begun. Greece is being eyed cautiously as are the allied warships in the Norweigan Sea. The powerful thrust through France has cut her almost to the bone. There is no hope to rescue her.

Tracid00

Jan 05, 2002, 10:58 AM

The turkish government announced today that economic reforms have been put forward, as well as a haulover of the airforce.
The foreign ministry announced that it is open for negotiations with all warring parties at
ICQ# 114712116
MSN messenger Tracid
e-mail simon_aistleitner@hotmail.com

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 06, 2002, 09:15 AM

The swedish and swiss federation today announced their wishes for peace in our time, and initiated vast industrial reforms.

BTW, are there no settler units or engineers in this game?

Marko

Jan 07, 2002, 10:16 AM

I wonder that you ask it. Engineer units must be present in Civilopedia units section. You can build them when you discover Public Works. They behave like settler units (build roads, mines and irrigation). Advances Modern Farming and Fortifications add the abilities to make Farmlands and Fortresses.

Kalmer

Jan 07, 2002, 11:18 AM

Spain has made its turn..

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 07, 2002, 11:38 AM

Marko, it seems I have the preqs to build farms etc, but no engineers. :( Certainly that will be my first priority to get engineers, since many of my lands suck big time (especially schwitzerland).

SunTzu

Jan 07, 2002, 03:13 PM

Here's the game.

Ally bombers devestate the Nazi War Machine along the coast of Northern France.
Destroying 8 units lingering outside their city.
Allied forces also took Narvik with no losses.

PinkyGen

Jan 07, 2002, 10:48 PM

How exactly do I load the game file. Do I just access load game from the main menu, or do I have to fool around in networking. I've never done this before :eek:

I couldn't manage to save my file as a .net. I think I opened it wrong. How exactly do I open it. (And I did this after doing my turn)

Below is my move redone, after opening it through network gaming, but it treats it like a new game. Anyways back in character

/ooc
Foreign Minister Molotov today reiterated the position that the Soviet Union would remain neutral in this second great war of imperialism. He urged the workers, particulary the batterred French Proletariot whose leaders have failed them so miserably, to seize this moment to cast off the yoke of their obsolete imperialist governments that started this war in the first place.
Though the Soviet Union is convinced Germany shall abide by the non-aggression pact, the glorious Red Army has been reinforced in order to keep our borders sealed, particulary against any rogue Polish forces that could create incidents alongside the border. Molotov also reiterated that the Soviet Union, out of purely humanitarian aspects, would be willing to negotiate with any nation on methods of ending the war. He can be reached for comment at dsg27@cornell.edu

In more domestic news, Comrade Stalin announced a new literacy program, entitled "No Child in the Socialist Paradise Left Behind." Already great strides have been made in educating not only all children, but eager workers as well. With an educated populace, our workers will be for knowledgable and capable during the next five-year plan.

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 08, 2002, 05:36 AM

Pinkygen, here is what you do :

1) start CivII, choose multiplayer game,
2) internet game,
3) load a saved multiplayer game
4) select your game from the folder you've saved it to
5) enter your net name and game name (which can be anything really)
6) OK the IP adress (doesn't matter in a pbem)
7) now it says "waiting for players" -but since this is a pbem, you just go ahead and start the game
8) you pick your civilization to play, your gender and your ingame name, and you're on.
9) Now you can play your turn.
10) when finished, you should protect your civilization by typing in a password ("set password" from the game menu)
11) Before saving, and this is very important, to prevent the AI from moving your units and changing build orders, you must select one unit with movement points still left, and then choose "end player turn" from the orders menu.
12) Save the game, and post it to the next player.

Marko

Jan 08, 2002, 08:16 AM

Morten, can you or someone else check the PinkyGen's file and say is it now OK or not. I can't do it myself because I don't have Civ2 installed here (in my university) and at home I don't have Internet connection. :(

My everydays Civ2 routine:

1. Go to university, check e-mail and forums (1-2 hours);
2. Go back to home, play my turns in PBEM games (1 hour);
3. Work with TSFE (3 h);
4. Play some scenarios for rest (usually ancient or medieval ones) (1 h);
5. Do everything else (rest of the day). :)

Marko

Jan 08, 2002, 12:17 PM

OK, I'll take the savegame to home.

PinkyGen

Jan 08, 2002, 12:27 PM

I didn't leave one unit active, so I'll try it again. Draw on memory here. :)

Marko

Jan 08, 2002, 12:30 PM

Hi PinkyGen! So I don't make my move yet?

PinkyGen

Jan 08, 2002, 12:53 PM

Only changes are little things I couldn't remember. Same program as the old.

Marko

Jan 09, 2002, 07:50 AM

I left just 5 minutes before your last post :(

Ok, no problem, I'll go now home and play my turn. :)

The France will fight back!

Marko

Jan 10, 2002, 09:55 AM

MAY 1940

The French government had a crise meeting in Marseille. The Prime Minister Paul Reynaud decided to release the chief commander general Gamelin from his duties and sent him to inspect defence systems in Korsika island. General Weygand was named as a new chief commander of French armies.

Marshal Philippe Petain who tried to argue that there is no point to continue the war with Germany was appointed as a governor of Madagascar island. He was also strongly advised to take some of his followers with him.

General Weygand reported our first success against the Wehrmacht: Armored counterattack lead by general Charles de Gaulle and supported by the 1th French bomber fleet destroyed German panzer armies near Orleans and liberated the city.

Marko

Jan 10, 2002, 09:58 AM

Here is the file:

Johnny_c

Jan 10, 2002, 10:19 PM

French cities continue to fall to the unerring march of victory by confident German troops. Orleans' tiny "liberation" army was quickly turned aside and German troops once again patrol the streets. Also, the St.Nazaire port was taken, greatly increasing German naval capabilities. U-boat captains report that their range has increased by 50% and are now able to patrol the Atlantic gauntlet much more efficiently. The first real resistance to German occupation was found in the French city Vichy where General Weygand had hastily erected impressive fortifications. They were taken down, but not without losses. The battle for the southern, more heavily guarded, but also more productive, French cities has just begun.

The Reichstag applauds the supreme Soviet education program and wishes them the best of luck in the upgrading of worker skills and their attention to the future. All polish "freedom" fighters have been detained and will be re-educated at various camps throughout the country side.

SunTzu

Jan 10, 2002, 11:29 PM

Ok the first round is complete with Germany playing its second turn.
Marko, weren't you the one who made the first map showing the Countries territories?
Well lets do this, since your the last player, everytime you post your game could you update the map and post it here also? :)
Thanks

Tracid00

Jan 10, 2002, 11:32 PM

A massive haulover of the turkish air-force was announced today.

Marko

Jan 11, 2002, 10:49 AM

Update:
Germany has invaded to Yugoslavia, most of the country is already conquered :eek:

Also Torshavn is taken by Kriegsmarine.

Marko

Jan 12, 2002, 05:04 AM

JUNE 1940

The new map:

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 13, 2002, 11:29 AM

Industrial reforms continue...

Kalmer

Jan 14, 2002, 05:46 AM

Spain has started military buildup. Nazi Wehrmacht has reached too close. :eek:

SunTzu

Jan 14, 2002, 08:11 PM

Tirane conquered by British Greek Infantry Forces!

War Economy II is being researched as of now to help in the allied war effort.

PinkyGen

Jan 15, 2002, 09:38 AM

EDIT HERE: Never mind, network is up again, don't know why, it is a mystery. Will play turn now.

PinkyGen

Jan 15, 2002, 11:30 AM

The Soviet Union once again offers to mediate an agreement to cease the bloodshed in Western Europe. General Vorishilov has expressed his amazement that the brave but misguided French would continue to fight in their hopeless situation. Such is the power of the nation state.

Soviet literacy produces rapid results throughout the countryside. Children proudly learn the joy of reading as the benevolent Soviet educators continue to enlighten are young minds. A sample of text a reading drill
"Comrade Stalin."
"See Comrade Stalin run."
"See Comrade Stalin run to heroically fight and defeat the counter-revolutionaries."
It moves our great leader to all of his children minds being enlightened.

We thank the German Reichstag for their support, no doubt the Germans too realize the value of a good education. We look forward to bright future as soon as this miserable squabbling war is done.

Marko

Jan 17, 2002, 09:05 AM

Defenders of French homeland have fought one more month..

General Weygand said in his report that he has managed to more or less stabilize the front, but the German Wehrmacht, who has huge numerical superiority, still continues his advance.

After listening this report, French Prime Minister Reynaud gave order to demolish all factories and other strategically important buildings in cities which are likely to fall to Germans.

End of JUNE 1940

Marko

Jan 17, 2002, 09:28 AM

And the file..

Johnny_c

Jan 17, 2002, 05:56 PM

Yugoslavian state is now totally within German hands, the liberation of Tirana as well as the conquest of Bordeaux has also gone smoothly. The Allied occupational force in Narvik is proving difficult to displace, the Polish troops as well as Marine forces have hunkered down. The German Wehrmacht is content to occupy the productive areas surrounding Narvik and wait for reinforcements. German Intelligence agents intercepted a message from the American government concerning a transport heading towards England. U-boat commanders where ordered to sink it or risk becoming experimental torpedoes. Needless to say, the transport was promptly eliminated. That doesn't speak much for American "neutrality". I hope this episode will not be repeated.

German educators have taken a page out of Russia's book and have been promoting the virtues of literacy and appreciation of the classics. It is strange how old some people claim these books to be when they only have been written in the last decade or so. Some misguided scholars believe A Tale of Two Cities to be an American book when our most beloved leader had put the finishing touches on it not 2 years ago. The Merchant of Venice, also penned by our most munnificent commander, has only been available on German shelves for 5 years or so, not "400 years". The printing press was only invented at the turn of the century, how could a book have been published so many years ago? German intellectuals are certain they can "convince" the populace to see the truth. Eventually. Long life the Fatherland.

PinkyGen

Jan 17, 2002, 10:09 PM

Russian literary critics applaud the German move towards educate, though politely reminding them that the limit of creative "borrowing" ends at either Tolstoy or Dotskeyevsky. Then again, any Non-Russian attempting to read such works without an adequate supply of Vodka could not be expected to survive. (Of course, we are open to exporting Vodka to the Reich).

In other news, a young Russian Checkov was preventing from corssing the border by the glorious Red Army, after he repeadetly insisted all things were created in Russia. :D

Tracid00

Jan 17, 2002, 11:28 PM

nothing to report

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 18, 2002, 12:58 PM

I've been struck with a frightful cold, I'll get back to this game as soon as I feel a little better. Have patience. :(

SunTzu

Jan 20, 2002, 11:48 PM

*Bump, keeping this up on top :)
Hurry up Morten! You have this Pbem and the Age of War pbem over at apolyton to play! :)

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 21, 2002, 12:36 PM

The swedish-swiss president has but one question to the leaders of Europe : how come all but one sit back quietly while the nazi juggernaut swallows up an entire sovereign nation, which hitherto has been known as the founding state of liberty, equality and brotherhood?

Kalmer

Jan 22, 2002, 06:21 AM

Declaration for all European nations:

Spain don't want to be involved in this war. We want to live in peace. But we have to protect our independence against German aggressors. French are

retreating everywhere and they can't defend Africa against Axis. If Italy conquers their West-African colonies then Spain is surrounded and we have no hope. To do our best against Germans we need better industrial base.

Spain has decided to take control of West Africa. Our armies are already moving and we marched to Algiers and Ouhran.

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We don't wish to fight against Allies. But British AI diplomats already declared war to us. Spanish government asks from Sir Winston Churchill that he will use his authority and makes peace with us.

PinkyGen

Jan 23, 2002, 05:59 PM

I'm going on a Model UN jaunt to McGill University from Thurs-Sun, so I won't be able to play the game then if it comes back to me.

SunTzu

Jan 23, 2002, 08:19 PM

The Allied forces are now at war with the nation of Spain for invading our eternal allies the French.
We demand an immediate withdrawal of all spanish forces from the French North Afrika territories or the allies will continue hostilities.

SunTzu

Jan 23, 2002, 08:51 PM

A new military campaign has began to take out the rogue spanish forces that invaded Ouarahn and Algies.
Ouarahn is emptied and open for french forces.
Allied forces will not attack Spanish territory that was in spains hands before their unprovoked aggression towards France.
If spain does not remove their offending forces continued aggression with the allies will remain.

PinkyGen

Jan 23, 2002, 10:42 PM

Once again, Foreign Minister Molotov expressed his dismay over the unfortunate war that is occuring in Europe. Instead of a possible peace being negotiated, the foolish Spanish, like a shark have descended on the wounded French. Comrade Molotov expressed ironic confusion on why General Franco, after receiving help from the Germans during his counter-revolution against the Spanish Republic, would proclaim he was threatened by his allies. And if he is threatened by the Germans, why would he attack the Germans enemies, the French and the British. Of course, Spain's real intent is an attempt to gather recources in the current war amongst the capitalist powers.

In an aside, Comrade Molotov also seemed confused over the actions of the Swiss President. The Swiss President has asked for "the leaders of Europe" to intervene and save France, the birthplace of brotherhood. (Perhaps he is referring to the Paris Commune here, but that seems doubtful from his slanted viewpoint.) Molotov has asked if Switzerland is so concerned, what are her current relations with the "Nazi Juggernaught"? If Switzerland is so concerned, then they can interfere in the capitalistic war.
This is nothing more but an attempt to goad the Soviet Union into breaking her agreement with Germany and enter the war. Instead of the Western Capitalists falling in battle, our brave Soviet citizens would fall in their place, not to mention the risk to the entire revolution this would entail. Ahhh, but the Swiss bankers might be glad to see our socialist island bleed itself to death. (ooc: Ain't paranoia fun ;) )

The Red Army, while not intending to fight, continues to remain on alert. Air intelligence has picked up Finnish troops near the Norwegian/Finnish/Soviet border. Perhaps Finland too is entering the war in order to seize parts of Norway. Nevertheless, our history with the Finns requires vigilance.

In domestic news, Stalin has embarked on a tour of the far east, viewing the construction of libraries and universities for study, foodshops for growth, and mighty factories that shall soon outproduce those of the capitalistic world. And it shall not be squandered on war.

ooc: Thanks SunTzu for getting this in before I left.

Johnny_c

Jan 24, 2002, 04:55 PM

While the Swiss may be adept at adding and subtracting, they know little about influencing the tides of war. The Reichstad is perfectly content to let the Swiss talk all they want about "rising up against this most foul aggressor" as long as they continue to safeguard the funds of the third Reich. The Swiss has not, and will not attempt to interfere in European problems as long as their way of life is preserved. It is an unfortunate capitalistic quality that they have inherited and we, the German people, feel their actions are more reprehensible than the English participation. The English back their words up with courage and commitment. Misguided ideas but still with a resolute spirit.

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov is a skilled politician and can see beneath the surface of words which are empty. Soviet reforms have long been needed and comrade Stalin seems to be implemented them with great efficiency. It would be wise for the capitalistic countries to observe the Soviet methods and perhaps learn from them. Socio-economic differences do not mean nothing can be gained from the sharing of ideas. On the contrary, the more that is discussed, the more that is gained. We also look forward to the day when war is no longer needed and Europe is again prosperous.

Marko

Jan 25, 2002, 07:37 AM

Fascist Spain has attacked us even without declaring war! They have shown their true nature to the World.

Charles de Gaulle was named to the Chief Commander of French African armies. He gathered our available armor and organised counterattack against Spanish forces in Algiers. It was hard battle but Spanish invasion army was completely destroyed and Algiers liberated.

Marko

Jan 25, 2002, 07:55 AM

JULY 1940

Axis occupied all Yugoslavia, Albania, and took Bordeaux in France.
Spanish took Algiers and Ouahran.
France liberated Algiers.

Johnny_c

Jan 25, 2002, 12:07 PM

More French cities fell this month as Lyon, Limoges and Toulon surrendered to the German advance. In addition, the conquest of Greece has begun with Thessalonike being taken. It is suspected that Greece has been harbouring Allied warships which have been spotted near Tobruq. A large fleet of battleships, cruisers and destroyers was also detected in the North Sea. A battleship and destroyer were sent to a watery grave while coastal defences in Norway were bolstered. Narvik has been surrounded by German stormtroopers and hopefully will be taken before winter.

The North African ground battle has been relatively quiet with German forces content to defend it's territory and build anti-aircraft guns to shoot down Allied bombers. Another succesful month for the Wehrmacht, hopefully this war will end soon.

Tracid00

Jan 27, 2002, 11:31 PM

nothing to report

guys, why are my units in goto mode and out of my cities every turn???

SunTzu

Jan 28, 2002, 12:36 AM

ok, most likely you have it to wait at the end of your turn.
when the end turn thing shows up, activate a unit in a city and while its activated go to ?orders? and press end player turn, that'll solve the problem.

Morten Blaabjerg

Jan 28, 2002, 12:37 AM

Yes I would like to know that too? ---Plus I have only few units which haven't moved?? -And I have ended my turn via the orders menu etc each turn.

SunTzu

Jan 28, 2002, 02:58 AM

Well if you do what your suppose to, i don't know why your units are still moving around......

Marko

Jan 28, 2002, 07:37 AM

Strange, I have never had any such problems. :confused: All my units are always where they must be.

Maybe the reason is that you select "End player turn" from the Menu? I have finished my turn selecting active unit and pressing Cntr+N in keyboard TWO times.

SunTzu

Jan 28, 2002, 11:44 AM

I press control-N about 10 times ;) make sure those damn guys won't go nowhere lol

Kalmer

Jan 29, 2002, 10:15 AM

Spanish armies captured Rabat.
France is not independent country anymore, its mainland is occupied by Germany. Thisway France can't have any rights over his colonies. Spanish government has decided to take former French West-African colonies under protection. After the end of war we are willing to discuss about returning these colonies to France.

We ask kindly Allies not to spread war into our region. Spanish army has enough power to repel any aggression. For demonstrating our ability to defend Spanish skies we have shot down all Allied bombers who attacked Ouahran.

***********

My units haven't moved between turns. I don't select any unit when finishing turn - only hit Ctr+N once.

SunTzu

Jan 29, 2002, 08:58 PM

Today Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared war on the Kingdom of Spain, for the unprovoked aggression with our brothers the french.
France is still a functioning nation due to the still working military and government.
The Spanish invaders will be repeled and Spain will lose her freedom.

SunTzu

Jan 30, 2002, 09:02 PM

Here's the game

PinkyGen

Jan 30, 2002, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by SunTzu
Here's the game

Perhaps Churchill has been having one to many of his morning brandy's, because I don't see a game there. Please repost, the people cry out for their leader. :D

Johnny_c

Jan 30, 2002, 11:22 PM

The German people are in awe of the Allied "stealth" technology ;)

Hopefully this only extends to saved games and not to aircraft.

SunTzu

Jan 31, 2002, 07:57 PM

*hickup* here's the darned game *hickup* :D
lol
sorry i dunno what happened. :D

PinkyGen

Feb 01, 2002, 11:44 AM

TREACHERY!!!!

One of our tank divisions, fortifying it's position in the mountains of Georgia, today came under attack from the supposedly "neutral" Turks. Our brave fighters were victorious, and the enemy was destroyed. Nevertheless, our workers are outraged over this unanounced campaign launched against, particulary when all Turkey has said is.
Originally posted by Tracid00
nothing to report

Nothing much indeed! If Turkey wishes to attempt to destroy our socialist paradise, so be it. But do not be surprised to see the hammer and sickle flying over the Hagia Sophia. We shall not tolerate this unprovoked aggression!!! :mad:

ooc: Perhaps this has something to do with it, maybe, and most probably, the AI attacked me.

Originally posted by Tracid00

guys, why are my units in goto mode and out of my cities every turn???

If this is so, Tracid I suggest you set your attitude higher towards me so I can get a peace treaty. And remember Control N. :)

edited for spelling

Marko

Feb 02, 2002, 07:57 AM

General Weygand reported that the front in France has collapsed under massive German assault. After his advice French government were evacuated from Marseille to Constantine in Tunesia. Weygand himself wanted to stay in Marseille and fight for homeland until the last man. Prime minister Reynaud still managed to convince him that he has done good job defending France and now his help is very much needed in North Africa. Weygand promised to leave from France with last ship.

Chief Commander of French African armies de Gaulle reported that he has been successful against Spain. Ouahran is liberated from invaders. Also French Mediterranean fleet under command of admiral Jean Pierre Esteva captured Spanish Palma de Mallorca islands. This is the first native Spanish territory occupied and it will not be the last one.

Marko

Feb 02, 2002, 08:11 AM

AUGUST 1940

Axis captured Limoges, Lyon and Toulon in France and Thessalonike in Greece.

Spain took Rabat in West-Africa.

France liberated Ouahran in Africa and captured Palma from Spain.

Johnny_c

Feb 02, 2002, 04:15 PM

The sinking of much of the Italian navy was somewhat compensated by the destruction of the battleship attacking Tobruk and a submarine off the African coast. The Atlantic shipping lines continue to be a bloodbath with the sinking of a loaded transport and a daring raid on a destroyer off the North American coast.

The capture of Toulouse and Marseille marked the end of the French presence in Europe. She is now reduced to her colonies in Africa which are under attack from Spanish forces. The Greek campaign continued with an assault on Athens which was taken without losses. Narvik continues to be a thorn in the side of the Norweigan group with fortified marines holding a strong defensive position. Turkish bomber reconnaisance seems to be taking place over southern Romania, the Reichstag kindly requests these flights to be toned down in the future. Hopefully this was a mechanical error and not a conscious action. In light of the recent Russian release, the Reichstag believes the bomber to be lost and will forget this event. The war goes well, the German people are strong and victory will not be long in coming.

Tracid00

Feb 03, 2002, 01:13 PM

Nothing much to report.

Tracid00

Feb 03, 2002, 01:15 PM

ups......hehe:eek: :rolleyes: :D

Morten Blaabjerg

Feb 06, 2002, 11:55 AM

This week, Schwitzerland-Sweden, Spain and Turkey signed the trade union of the independent nations. This alliance will seek peace and technological progress for its members in the future, by sharing scientific efforts and information about ongoing research projects. "This is a historical step for all independent nations of Europe, at a time where the nazi juggernaut seems unstoppable and noone raises a hand against it", said the swiss president von Blauenberg in a comment.

Kalmer

Feb 07, 2002, 10:20 AM

Spanish army recaptured Ouahran. A division of French Somua S35 tanks were destroyed during the battle.

If French soldiers don't leave immediately from Palma island then Spain will declare full scale war against French emigratic government.

SunTzu

Feb 10, 2002, 12:31 PM

Two nazi destroyers were destroyed, one in the mediterranean and one off the coast of Norway.
Narvik is holding strong against Nazi agression!
Thorshavn was bombarded and emptied.

PinkyGen

Feb 10, 2002, 08:51 PM

Once again, Foreign Minister Molotov laughed dismissively at the statements from the Swiss President. The Soviet Union sees no reason why the still neutral Switzerland, Sweden, and Turkey cannot sign an alliance for "peaceful" developement. Indeed, if more specifics are given, the Soviet Union might indeed be interested in joining this alliance of nations for peaceful developement throughout war torn Europe. However, the inclusion of Spain in the "peaceful" alliance is laughable, considering that they are now a party to the war by joining the imperialistic war in its own greedy need to seize the French colonies in North Africa.
Comrade Molotov also wondered, if Switzerland is so concerned about the supposed "Nazi Juggernaut" why they themselves do not join the conflict. Inded, they only seem to be aiding Germany, by supporting Spain, which is a co-belligerent with Germany against France and Great Britain.
Nevertheless, if this really is an alliance for peace in Europe, then the Soviet Union of course supports it, and inquires more specifically if what the terms are for joining?

In local news, now that Soviet children are reading, production has shifted to providing factories and jobs for these children when they graduate from their respective schools.

Marko

Feb 12, 2002, 08:39 AM

French-Spanish war continues. Ouahran is again liberated from invaders.

General Weygand arrives safely from Marseille and was attached by Prime Minister to West-African Staff under Charles de Gaulle. His proposal to be sent to lead the defence of Palma de Mallorca was rejected.

French government asks from Turkish and Swedish-Swiss leaders to clarify openly their position towards France. Their alliance with Spain is looked as very regretful event by French people.

Marko

Feb 12, 2002, 08:51 AM

SEPTEMBER 1940

Axis captured Marseille and Toulouse in France and Athens in Greece.

Spain captured Ouahran.

France liberated Ouahran.

Johnny_c

Feb 12, 2002, 10:56 PM

Remainder of Greek peninsula has been taken by German motorized infantry. Bombing of Crete and Allied Mediterranean navy continues. More ships have been sunk and the force which was set up outside Tobruk has been scattered with no survivors. The Atlantic remains the German playground and more North Sea Allied ships have been sunk. German forces are well set up to survive the coming winter. French cities have started to become productive and should be proud to contribute to the German army.

While the Allied defense of her colonial possessions in Europe was admirable, she had no chance of protecting them and it is was not, in fact, her place to do so. It is a shame that so much death had to take place but hopefully it will all come to an end soon.

Tracid00

Feb 13, 2002, 12:40 AM

Turkish scientist and diplomats have reached a sudden peak in activity and the turkish nation is now busy upgrading its economy with the new factory complex that has been designed by it´s engineers.

Morten Blaabjerg

Feb 13, 2002, 11:04 AM

Industrial reform continues

Kalmer

Feb 14, 2002, 10:11 AM

The battle of Casablanca is finally won by Spain after three months of heavy fighting.

The city of Ouahran has been the place of most savage struggle yet seen in this war. Recent news from the front are that the city is under control of Spanish troops.

Uncontrolled information from person close to Spanish government says that negotiations are going on with several foreign nations about the future of West-Africa.

SunTzu

Feb 18, 2002, 09:49 PM

Hmmm nothing new,
Greece is lost.
Egypt-Libya front stable.
England is still safe as always.

PinkyGen

Feb 19, 2002, 09:20 PM

Foreign Minister Molotov has confirmed that the government is in contact and conducting arrangements with other countries. Comrade Molotov stated that the Soviet Union wishes to remain open with the outside world, and claimed that friendlier relations across the globe will show our comrade workers abroad the unique status and benefits of the Soviet worker. However, Comrade Molotov was quick to reiterate that the Soviet Union would not enter into any agreement that contradicted its ideals, nor choose sides in the current imperialistic conflict occuring Europe. A more detailed announcement of changing relations can be expected next month.

Marko

Feb 21, 2002, 08:43 AM

Some Spanish divisions destroyed during counterattack near Casablanca.
Ouahran again liberated. The Battle For Ouahran seems to have principial meaning for both side.

Marko

Feb 21, 2002, 08:58 AM

OCTOBER 1940

Axis captured Patrai and Sparte in Greece.

Spain captured Casablanca and Ouahran in Africa.

Allies liberated Torshavn on Atlantic.

France liberated Ouahran :)

Marko

Feb 21, 2002, 09:07 AM

ATTENTION! SEASON CHANGE!

For everybody:

Before starting your November turn, run MULTI.BAT and choose Change Season (option 2), then select Winter 1940/41 (option 2).

I already loaded Winter events to the savegame.

Johnny_c

Feb 21, 2002, 04:51 PM

With the onset of winter, mobility has ground to a halt in most theatres.
The battleship which was attacking Thorshavn has been destroyed as well as an occupying cruiser.
A seemingly lost French destroyer was sunk near Greece and more FW-190's are rolling off the factories in the Ruhr valley.

Tracid00

Feb 22, 2002, 12:03 AM

Turkey entered the 2nd world war after rolling attacks on its homeland by german air, naval and ground forces.
(Johnny_c, please revise your turn, AI is taking moves and attacking me:( )

Sincerly,

Johnny_c

Feb 22, 2002, 09:49 AM

German High Command apologizes for this unprovoked attack. The masterminds have been executed and hopefully their replacements will learn from their predecessor's mistakes.
Let me know if it happens again, I'm not sure why it did that.

Tracid00

Feb 25, 2002, 05:45 AM

The turkish high command has been informed of incursions german fighters and bombers into turkish airspace and national waters.
A letter has been sent to the german high command asking for an immediate end of the obvios reconaisance and probing missions over turkey. If german planes are still penetrating turkish airspace next month, the turkish air force will attempt to shoo them down.

Johnny_c

Feb 25, 2002, 09:21 AM

Hmmm
very strange
I definitely didn't send any units into Turkey last month.
Sorry for posting the game AGAIN but I don't like what the AI is doing :(

Tracid00

Feb 25, 2002, 09:27 AM

I won´t play the move again, as there´s still aircraft over turkey. We hope that this won´t happen next week.

let´s hope it´s a one-timer....

Sincerly,

Johnny_c

Feb 25, 2002, 11:06 AM

Fair enough
Play on

Morten Blaabjerg

Feb 25, 2002, 12:43 PM

Shared a couple of techs with Russia and concluded the alliance with Turkey. Further negotiations going on to conclude the alliance with Russia. (Russia, you might need to set your attitude to worshipful in order to make the alliance formal) --further announcements on the concluded treaties expected in the next few months.

Kalmer

Feb 26, 2002, 09:55 AM

Some local skirmishes near Casablanca.

SunTzu

Feb 28, 2002, 07:25 PM

All quite for the allies in the war, for now.

PinkyGen

Mar 01, 2002, 12:17 AM

Soviet scientists have advanced their knowledge of tank design, and now the newly built factories are churning out new tanks that have been designated as T-34. Soviet citizens are admiring it's sleek design compared to the older models.

Foreign Minister Molotov continued negotiations with both the Swiss/Swedish Federation and with Turkey. As a gesture of good and will faith towards such an alliance of free trade of knowledge and mutual defense, the Soviet Union has shared its newly discovered knowledge with the Swiss and the Turks. However, Foreign Minister Molotov wishes to defer to the Swiss President of the formal announcement of engagements. (That and your AI too didn't want an alliance, and Turkey as initially set at neutral).

Marko

Mar 02, 2002, 09:57 AM

The war with Spanish invaders continues..
General Weygand was sent to Damascus where he took command of our military forces in Syria and Lebanon. Rumors are that there have been serious disagreements between de Gaulle and Weygand about French military strategy in West-Africa.

---------
Johnny, are you sure that you hit Ctrl+N few times in keyboard? If you do it then it is impossible (by our current knowledge) that AI can move your units. But they are moved because I see that some cities in France are empty.

Marko

Mar 02, 2002, 10:40 AM

NOVEMBER 1940

No cities were taken during November.

Johnny_c

Mar 03, 2002, 11:48 AM

After a considerable amount of discipling units for leaving their assigned post, the German army vaulted back into action. Krete was emptied, which included another battleship being sunk.

In the Atlantic, a transport loaded with 3 unknown units was sunk, sending more American reinforcements to the bottom of the ocean. Otherwise, business as usual for the third Reich.

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 03, 2002, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by PinkyGen
Foreign Minister Molotov continued negotiations with both the Swiss/Swedish Federation and with Turkey. As a gesture of good and will faith towards such an alliance of free trade of knowledge and mutual defense, the Soviet Union has shared its newly discovered knowledge with the Swiss and the Turks. However, Foreign Minister Molotov wishes to defer to the Swiss President of the formal announcement of engagements. (That and your AI too didn't want an alliance, and Turkey as initially set at neutral).

OK. I'll try and complete the alliance by my turn. Usually this will be possible when both sides are set as worshipful, but sometimes (depending on game variables, I guess) it can be tricky to get it completed. Thanx for sharing the tech. Did you find out what you got from me?

Tracid00

Mar 05, 2002, 01:07 PM

The turks have continued to upgrade their economy as well as their air force.

Kalmer

Mar 08, 2002, 10:41 AM

Mortem, where are you?

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 08, 2002, 06:52 PM

Sorry for the delay. I completely missed that it was my turn.. Guess I wondered when it would continue.. Will play tomorrow, as I just came home from a concert, and I'm smacked and I'm gonna crash shortly.:eek:

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 10, 2002, 12:34 PM

Industrial reform goes on. Winter is tough in Scandinavia, while our portuguise possessions complete several high-prestige projects in the form of universities and factories.

Russia, I was not able to conclude the treaty. If we keep on trying, at some point it should happen, so we can enjoy the full benefits of the alliance eventually. btw, your attitude is still "only" enthusiastic. "worshipful" might do the trick.

PinkyGen

Mar 10, 2002, 02:55 PM

Hmm, I did set AI to worshipful. Bad AI, bad bad bad. I suppose we could always make it a de facto alliance, if not technically one.

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 10, 2002, 03:11 PM

Yes that will be ok. We will still have zoc's etc, but it might not mean so much that it matters. :)

Kalmer

Mar 11, 2002, 10:00 AM

Ouahran captured.

SunTzu

Mar 13, 2002, 08:54 PM

game on.

PinkyGen

Mar 14, 2002, 05:47 PM

The Red Air Force has detected a German Ju-88 in Soviet airspace, right outside the city limits of the port city of Odessa. Foreign Minister Molotov has kindly asked our German friends to explain the planes incursion into Soviet airspace.
Negotiations continue with our new Swiss and Turkish allies (though the AI won't sign with me either, and neither of you is at worshipful either. Perhaps the AI sets it back).

Meanwhile, several photos have been released showing our fearless leader, Comrade Stalin gleefully involved in a snowball fight with other top party officials, (Malenkov, Molotov, Beria, Khruschev). Comrade Stalin's snowball tactics are excellent, as the photo shows him clearly without snow, while the others could be confused for snowmen. ;)

Until January, keep on rocking the new Socialist Paradise World.

Marko

Mar 15, 2002, 12:48 AM

French forces in West-Africa are regrouping.

Johnny_c

Mar 15, 2002, 08:40 AM

Bastia on the island of Sardinia captured
Krete falls
2 bombers were shot of the skies over the English Channel and a damaged cruiser was sunk in the North Sea.
All offending bombers were moved out of Soviet territory

Marko

Mar 15, 2002, 01:59 PM

DECEMBER 1940

Spain captured Ouahran.

And in the beginning of January 1941:

Axis took Corsica and Krete.

MAIN EVENTS IN 1940

Axis conquered Benelux countries, French mainland, Yugoslavia and Greece.

Spain invaded to French West-Africa and captured Casablanca, Rabat and Ouahran.

Allies liberated Narvik in Norway.

Tracid00

Mar 17, 2002, 11:07 PM

Economy uprading continues

SunTzu

Mar 19, 2002, 08:47 PM

bump

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 21, 2002, 09:15 PM

STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS

Representatives of the countries of Russia, the Swiss-Swedish federation and Turkey yesterday concluded the final signatures of The Zürich Pact, promising mutual cooperation and defence from aggression in Europe. The terms agreed are as follows :

* The members of the alliance is Russia, Turkey and the Minor Nations.
* All members should so far as possible set his attitude towards the partners as "Worshipful" (if the AI changes the attitude, we'll live with it)
* Techs can be traded freely among the partners of the alliance, consent given automatically within the alliance.
* If one member of the alliance is attacked, all members of the alliance will declare war on the aggressor.
* The alliance concluded is furthermore a scientific pact, sharing technologies between its partners.
* No tech can be traded with third party, without the consent of the other ZP partners
* Withdrawal from the alliance can happen peacefully, with a year of non-aggression against the former partners.
* Breech of the terms of the alliance allows the other members to impose a penalty of their agreement.
* Should a nation wish to join the alliance, it is subject to approval by the partners of the treaty.

Turkey and Russia, if you have comments, objections or minor changes to these terms, just let me know. They were written to formalize what we've been agreeing about earlier. The last ones I added, because I thought we needed some sort of "withdrawal" and "penalty" paragraphs, and an option for other countries to become members of the alliance.

Kalmer

Mar 22, 2002, 10:56 AM

Fighting in Casablanca region continues.
In naval clash near Ouahran Spanish navy lost several ships but British battleship was sank!

SunTzu

Mar 23, 2002, 12:02 AM

game on

PinkyGen

Mar 23, 2002, 02:31 PM

Foreign Minister Molotov has conducted a whirlwind plane and train hopping tour throughout Europe. After spending a few weeks in Zurich, Molotov pronounced that "the Soviet Union is proud to be a member of the Zurich Pact. Hopefully, this pact of cooperation and mutual defense shall set an shining example of what is possible when mankind strives for peace and cooperation."

The alliance has already been formally signed into fact with Turkey (officially allied now in gameterms), however a wrecker known as Albert Ignew (AI) has frustrated cementing the negotiations with the Neutral Alliance, though the pact still practically exists. AI will be interrogated about his motives shortly.

The Soviet Defense Ministry also wishes to thank our friends, the German Reich for withdrawing their bombers from Soviet soil.

Marko

Mar 24, 2002, 05:20 PM

General Gamelin was killed during German air attack on Bastia. Witnesses told that he stayed until the end in his commando centre and organised resistance against the German-Italian descent.
Prime Minister Paul Reynaud said in his radio-speech today that Gamelin was one of the most outstanding French general and his death is a great loss for the country.

Marko

Mar 25, 2002, 11:42 AM

JANUARY 1941

Axis captured Bastia and Krete in Mediterranean.

Johnny_c

Mar 25, 2002, 02:02 PM

The North African campaign is finally able to commence in earnest, Field Marshall Erwin Rommel has arrived in Tripolis to much fanfare and a parade was held in his honour. Accompanying the Field Marshall were 3 panzer divisions which are greatly needed to bolster the few troops that are able to be produced by the poor industry in the area. An air attack by recently produced Focke-Wofle fighters was opened outside of El Alamein where 2 Allied troops were destroyed to signal that the North African campaign has truly begun. The Focke-Wolfes are the most advanced fighter in the skies and is a powerful weapon for the Luftwaffe. The European front is quiet with simple air surveillance taking place over England and optimization of production by reassigning units to different cities to ease the strain on the heavy production cities such as Koln and Berlin.

The German people applaud the ability of the 3 members of the Zurich pact to come together. The common front they present would be a powerful deterrant to any would-be aggressor. Their scientific research will also be greatly increased by their combined efforts. Any interesting discoveries would be greatly valued by the Reichstag and proposals on any exchanging of ideas would be most welcome.

Tracid00

Mar 25, 2002, 02:34 PM

Economic uprades near completion.

Ismet Inönu today signed the treaty with the soviet union and the minor alliance, presenting a gift for each of them in the form of aircraft V. as a demonstration for superior turkish technology.
The nation of turkey would ask the soviet union to remove the single tank regiment that has been spotted by turkish border guards in the caucasia region.
Furthermore, President Inönu today offered the allies of the nation of turkey further sharing of technologies in exchange of gifts of gold, as the turkish treasury has collapsed as an effect of massive economic uprade together with a massive establishment of a mighty airforce. Several cities had to be put on producing war bonds to deal with the shortage of money in the whole country.

Marko

Mar 25, 2002, 07:36 PM

French foreign minister notices that very important part from Turkish transmission seems to be missing..

Tracid00

Mar 25, 2002, 11:49 PM

:eek: :eek: :mad: :mad: :cry: :cry:

Morten Blaabjerg

Mar 26, 2002, 12:02 AM

Public Works and maps shared with allies Turkey and Russia, in exchange for goodwill, Air Power V, and maps. :) How much money do you need, Turkey? How urgent is it?

SunTzu

Mar 26, 2002, 01:59 AM

Problem, when i try to contact someone likethe french it says the first messege's before giving me the list of options and then just shut offs the ambassador screen. so i can't trade tech and what not
Whats the problem?

SunTzu

Mar 26, 2002, 06:59 PM

I'm leaving tomorrow mornin at 8am withall of my friends and we're going to the lake about 2 hoursaway i'll be back like Friday afternoon.
Wait for me!
Bye!

Kalmer

Mar 26, 2002, 10:51 PM

Spanish army seized Palma island after major descent operation.

Naval battle between Spanish and French fleets is going on near Gibraltar. So far Spanish destroyer is sunk but French cruiser is heavily damaged and will not escape.

SunTzu

Apr 01, 2002, 03:18 PM

No Activity

PinkyGen

Apr 01, 2002, 11:12 PM

No major changes, some minor snowball fights with Polish guerillas, the Red Army was triumphant. Our snow angels look better too.

Negotiations were opened with Turkey, however the foolish minister AI vetoed the proposal. If the Turkish President is displeased, we will be happy to offer our suggestions on how to properly discipline the rogue.

Marko

Apr 03, 2002, 11:38 PM

SUMMER!

Before your turn, run MULTI.bat and load Summer 1941 settings.

Marko

Apr 04, 2002, 10:52 AM

FEBRUARY 1941

Spain liberated Palma de Mallorca.

Johnny_c

Apr 05, 2002, 01:06 PM

Today, after an intense bombing campaign, the desert fortress of El Alemein was overrun by Italian L6-40's. Supported by numerous JU-88's, the city was completely surrounded and pounded night and day. These attacks were in retaliation to the Allied own, smaller, bombing runs on Tubruq. These bombers have now been isolated and will be lucky to reach an airbase before crashing. It appears that the appearance of Erwin Rommel has fortified the Italians resolve in North Africa and boosted it's chances at ousting the English imperialists.

In other news, another transport ship bound for England was sunk after leaving the safety of it's battleship support. Any such mistakes will be punished by the Reich most severly. In the North Sea, another cruiser was sunk and more and more subs are being launched from the ports of Stavanger, Kristiansand Molde.

A Turkish panzer has crossed over into Macdonia, an area occupied by German forces, it has been requested to return to Turkish lands. A large Turkish naval concentration has also been spotted by air reconnaisance outside Izmir. Hopefully the Turkish minister Inonu can explain the reason for this buildup.

SunTzu

Apr 05, 2002, 02:23 PM

i'm going to be gone till sunday

PinkyGen

Apr 05, 2002, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by SunTzu
i'm going to be gone till sunday

Ditto, initiation into my House this weekend. Sounds like you'll need the time to save North Africa though. ;)

Tracid00

Apr 07, 2002, 01:28 PM

President Inönu today announced the end of the economic downfall in the nation of turkey. Funds are again running into the treasury and economic upgrades near completion.
Also, the general in charge of the army and the admiral in charge of the turkish navy were both executed in a show of force today morning.

Johnny_c

Apr 09, 2002, 05:14 PM

Paging Dr. Blaabjerg

Dr. Blaabljerg to the operating room please

Morten Blaabjerg

Apr 10, 2002, 08:59 AM

Library Reform near completion. We are now building our first engineers. Great things are expected from these first graduates from our fine educational system.

Kalmer

Apr 11, 2002, 12:01 PM

Spanish armies took Algiers. The complete victory in current war is close.

Also French cruiser was sank.

We warn Allies and France that if their fleets don't leave from Spanish waters (10 squares from any Spanish city) they will be sunk. Spanish navy started massive submarine buildup for backing the threat.

You have 5 months for moving out all your ships from the zone. If you agree the terms we don't attack your ships during this time. Otherwise Spanish admirality guarantees that you'll lose all your battleships and cruisers there.

SunTzu

Apr 13, 2002, 10:53 AM

game on, nothing new going on except for El Alamein being captured.

PinkyGen

Apr 13, 2002, 01:51 PM

Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, and Soviet workers enjoy long picnic breaks while whistling at work. Shall prepare to contact Turkey and Minor Nations during next round, as AI gets peeved at frequent contact.

Marko, I'm having one problem with tech research, and that it is refusing to allow me to progress along the mobile warfare chart. I've researched three other things without mobile warfare re-appearing. As this is a pillar of Soviet strength, I would appreciate any advice. Am now researching fortifications, after doing mobile anti-air, a tech that is useless so far.

Marko

Apr 14, 2002, 10:26 AM

There is technology called War Science. It is prerequisite for Mobile Warfare III. Axis has the tech at beginning but Allies and Soviets get it via events in December 1941. Its purpose is to not let Soviets and Allies get too powerful before 1942.

I'm in university computer-class now. I'll go home (play my turn) and check it over. I have changed the tech tree in every next version of TSFE so I don't remember exactly what was the situation with version 1.7 (what we are playing now).

But I suppose that you are already building T-34 tanks now? They should be good enough for some time.

PinkyGen

Apr 14, 2002, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Marko

But I suppose that you are already building T-34 tanks now? They should be good enough for some time.

Well, yes, but lumbering KV-1's and Katyusha's also raise cheers from the Soviet citizenry. ;)

Marko

Apr 15, 2002, 06:12 AM

General Gaulle reported that new campaign was launched against Spanish invaders. Cities of Rabat and Ouahran were liberated and Casablanca is expected to fall soon. Also Spanish cruiser and submarine were sunk in continuing naval clash.

General Gaulle also said that battle experience has revealed that our heavy Char B1 bis tanks are not worth the money they cost. The bitter loss that we suffered in the battle for Algiers was caused mainly by putting too much trust to these tanks.

French War Cabinet decided to take it into consideration and removed Char B1 tanks from production. From now on the main French battle tank is Somua S35.

SunTzu

Apr 15, 2002, 06:35 PM

Earlier today, Prime Minister Churchill bought 2 Battleships and are being built in New York. They will be fitted with a veteran crew and they are due to set out for the Spanish front in 2 months!
Helps on the way !

Marko

Apr 16, 2002, 11:56 AM

MARCH 1941

Axis captured El Alamein.

Spain captured Algiers.

France liberated Rabat and Ouahran.

SunTzu

Apr 18, 2002, 10:36 PM

bump

Johnny_c

Apr 19, 2002, 01:40 PM

After being layed up in bed following a wicked bout of the flu, the leader of the German people has ordered all fronts to remain on alert, 5 Allied battleships have been spotted in various parts of the Atlantic and North Sea, hopefully, that is the extent of the Allied heavy navy. New, Soviet-made, T34s have also been seen, possibly just coming off the assembly lines recently, they are as impressive as the Soviets make them out to be. In a lightning night-time strike, Baghdad has been taken and fighter crews have taken to the air in the surrounding area. We will see if the island can hold out until the Afrikan Korps can meet them in the Middle East. The intelligence of diverting battleships to assault the Spanish mainland is of questionable value. Surely there are more pressing matters than retaliating against the Spanish? However, if the Allies wish to waste valuable battleships in attacking a much smaller nation, the German people will do their best to see that these battleships are sunk quickly. If this means aiding the Spanish, so be it. Oh yes, the bomber which had been attacking Cherbourg was disposed of easily. Unless my memory is faulty, still no modern bombers have been spotted over France....while German scientists are but 2 technologies(as well as an unknown number of rule changes) away from producing new, unguided rockets. After that, the assault of England will truly begin.

SunTzu

Apr 20, 2002, 11:38 PM

*Bump*

Tracid00

Apr 21, 2002, 12:47 PM

traded techs with the soviets, gifted one tech to the neutrals...

Morten Blaabjerg

Apr 23, 2002, 05:55 PM

Thanks for notifying me, Pinkygen. BTW, are you sure you ended your turn? (just saw some turkish bombers moved by the AI). Thanx for the tech.

Growth and prosperity. No new developments this time, but educational reforms are beginning to show results.

Tracid00

Apr 24, 2002, 01:57 PM

NOT AGAIN!!!:mad: :eek: :cry:

Sorry in advance to germany, because most probably the units went in your area.....
I gotta check my Strg and my N keys...:nuke:

Darius

Apr 24, 2002, 02:45 PM

Sorry to butt in here, but I'm trying to track down Johnny_c. We have been waiting for a few days for his turn on ZWK IV, and we at least need his password to let someone else play. I PM'ed him and e-mailed him, and still nothing, so I thought I'd post on his threads too. Please be here!!!!

Kalmer

Apr 27, 2002, 07:25 AM

Sorry for delay. The forum was down when I was last time in computer class.

Rabat wrested back from France.

SunTzu

Apr 30, 2002, 08:53 PM

game on

PinkyGen

May 01, 2002, 06:01 PM

One of the enemies of Communism, the ignorance of religion, is stirring to the south of Georgia. However, the region is apparently either in the British sphere of influence, or about to be transferred to German influence. Being the land of Comrade Stalin's birth, he prizes Georgia's well being immensly, and is prepared in case the unrest spreads.

Soviet Pe-2 bomber aircraft, thanks to Turkish assitance, are beggining to come on line. When these bombers enter the air force, our bomber command shall be superior to that of the RAF bomber command. :p

Marko

May 02, 2002, 08:18 AM

Casablanca and Rabat taken.

French government gives full support to United Kingdom in their attempt to restore order in Iraq. Treacherous Iraq Prime Minister Rashid Ali and his followers who are working for Germans must be removed from power and punished. We hope that Regent Emir Abdul Illa can soon return to Baghdad.

If Allies need any help against the rebels then our army in Syria is ready for action.

SunTzu

May 02, 2002, 10:23 AM

General Montgomery requests all the forces the French can spare to be sent from Syria to Baghdad.

Johnny_c

May 02, 2002, 04:47 PM

All English bombers as well as a rare Beaufighter were downed over the English Channel. Battleship attacking Amsterdam was sunk, large transport convoy in Atlantic sunk. Alexandria taken in Egypt, Narvik taken (finally!). Various units destroyed on English mainland, mostly cruisers and maybe a matilda? All Turkish units in German territory have free passage back to Turkey and no offense taken at the incursion. A few units were sent to the Spanish to try and help their cause with the Allied threat of battleships in the area. More help will be forthcoming if the Allies continue to spread themselves into every conflict. Baghdad holds and will perhaps be able to hold on until the Afrikan Korps comes up through the Middle East. Scientific progress is racing along at a brisk clip and the conquest of cities is filling the coffers. The German people are confident in their leader and will refuse to become unhappy.

Quick question, is there any worry of there being too many units? I seem to recall seeing an error message that too many units existed so no more could be created in a previous game? Might have been a different scenario though. Won't stop producing my tanks though! This push through Africa is going surprisingly well! Greece being nearby really helps with transportation issues. We'll see what tricks General SunTzu has up his sleeve though...

Marko

May 05, 2002, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Johnny_c
Quick question, is there any worry of there being too many units?

No need to worry. The maximum number of units is 2048. In our game there are now about 1300 units total, so there is more than enough free space left. :)

Tracid00

May 05, 2002, 12:00 PM

Not much happening, gifted one tech to the minor nations.

Kalmer

May 06, 2002, 09:23 AM

Proud Spanish nation thank German Reich for the volunteers and much needed war supplies. Allied aggression will be beaten back!

Also we turn down French peace offer and remind to French warlords that there is no border between France and Spain in Africa.

Morten Blaabjerg

May 08, 2002, 10:47 AM

Swiss veteran pikemen joining the Zürich pact exercise in Portugal this month. In other news, federal president von Blauenberg has been busy attending to the construction of yet another series of universities, and discussing new technologies with allied partners Turkey and Russia (shared one tech with Russia this turn).

Kalmer

May 09, 2002, 09:54 AM

Offensive into Tunesia began. Operations against other french-controlled coastal cities are in preparation.

Tracid00

May 16, 2002, 11:52 PM

bump

SunTzu

May 17, 2002, 08:53 AM

sorry here's the game

PinkyGen

May 19, 2002, 07:33 PM

May Day is celebrated throughout the USSR, as workers and soldiers parade and dance in the streets. Our glorious Comrade Stalin gave a stirring lecture on the rewards socialism has brought to the country in the past decade. However, departing from usual Communist orthodoxy, Comrade Stalin used his time to also mention that the metaphor of the Soviet Union as a socialist island, unto to itself, is no longer valid. Rather, the Soviet Union, while proud to not be in the capistlistic war, is mindful of it's friends and allies in the Zurich Pact. Particulary in recognition of Turkey's scientific assitance, the USSR has given a monetary loan to Turkey in order so that they turn their own theories into practice.

Marko

May 21, 2002, 03:59 PM

French government moved to Casablanca. Everything important is evacuated from Constantine and the city is abandoned.

Marko

May 25, 2002, 10:44 AM

APRIL 1941

Pro-Axis rebels seized power in Baghdad in Middle-East.

Spain took Rabat in Africa.

France liberated Casablanca and Rabat.

MAY 1941

Axis captured Alexandria in Africa and Narvik in Norway.

PinkyGen

May 28, 2002, 10:09 PM

Sighting the disapearance of the German Army, Comrade Stalin today annexxed all of Europe, proclaiming unilateral victory, unless the Germans return. :D

bump

Morten Blaabjerg

Jun 26, 2002, 04:33 PM

just occured to me... what happened to this game?
anyone still up for it?

Tracid00

Jun 27, 2002, 12:19 AM

it looks like jonny_C has left without notice....

Kalmer

Jun 28, 2002, 09:55 AM

I want to continue the game!!!

Spanish army was just ready for large summer offensive. And our partners Germany and Italy did well against Allies.

Marko

Jun 29, 2002, 05:24 AM

I was actually rather happy about the break because I had terribly busy time during last two months.

Maybe Johnny can return now as the exams period is over. He made a good game with Axis.

PinkyGen

Jun 29, 2002, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Morten Blaabjerg
just occured to me... what happened to this game?
anyone still up for it?

Well I already captured all of Europe for the great communist cause, but I am willing to give it back to keep things interesting. :D

Marko

Jul 02, 2002, 10:42 AM

If Johnny don't return then we need a new Axis player.
Does anybody has Axis password? If not, then I'll ask Henrik to remove passwords from the saved game.

academia

Jul 03, 2002, 04:25 PM

Hi Guys!!!
I´d like to take control of Germany.
Anyway, are you sure that jonny_C left the game? I saw the map, and it seems that he did it pretty well.

If you want me to join the game, please send PM to give me the password / alliances / cease fire / etc.

Marko

Jul 04, 2002, 07:17 AM

Welcome!

I really hope that Johnny will return but don't believe it by now.

We are playing with version 1.7. You can download the files from

Page 2 of the thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12294&perpage=20&display=&pagenumber=2)

Select Summer 1941 from Multi.bat.

I don't know Axis password but I'll ask Henrik to remove all passwords.

academia

Jul 04, 2002, 12:20 PM

Hi Marko!!!

Done it.
Well, it seems that i´ll have to wait for the confirmation.

Comrade Stalin (PinkyGen) sent me a PM where he informed be about the situation.
Please Kalmer (Spain, my ally) could you send me a PM to discuss strategies?

Marko

Jul 06, 2002, 12:15 PM

Here is the file without passwords. Everybody needs to password his civ again.

Lets be honest and don't look other civilizations.

PinkyGen

Jul 06, 2002, 12:47 PM

I'm confused, should we all download this file and password protect it, or continue in the order we left off, with Germany going first, and so on, and password our Civ's when it is our turn to play?

academia

Jul 06, 2002, 10:20 PM

Document 1941/06/3R issued by the Ministry of Defence

* First of all, is paramount to explain Hitler´s disapearance: As a result of the oustanding results of the blitzkrieg campaign all over Europe, our führer decided to go on vacations and deliver the command of the Reich to General Rommel.
Showing total confidence on the Dessert Fox abilities, Hitler resolved to relax, recover forces and return to accomplish the main goal of The Third Reich: The Lebensraum!!!!

All in all, Hitler is back. He took control of the Empire one more time (mmm... are they good or bad news?:D ) and is ready to finish what he had began...

* El Cairo conquered.
* Ju-87 bombers destroyed 2 AA + 1 royal aircraft near London
* Few vessels sunk all over the Atlantic Ocean + North Sea
* Economic / Military reforms announced due to the implementation of a new program

I hope everything is OK guys!!!
The file:

Tracid00

Jul 07, 2002, 12:34 AM

Nothing much happening, our gracious soviet allies have been provided with a knowledge and we ask them to present us with some sort of compensation in their next turn.

Kalmer

Jul 08, 2002, 04:33 AM

Where is the save?!

Tracid00

Jul 08, 2002, 07:18 AM

ohhhhhh:eek: :eek: :love:

PinkyGen

Jul 08, 2002, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by PinkyGen
Particulary in recognition of Turkey's scientific assitance, the USSR has given a monetary loan to Turkey in order so that they turn their own theories into practice.

:confused: Did it not arrive? :confused:

*Starts looking for wreckers to send for "correction"*

Morten Blaabjerg

Jul 09, 2002, 08:35 AM

Minor Nations leadership called in from vacation, to a general assembly in Zürich discussing currents of Europe. With a unanimous vote, the assembly issued their continued full and unconditional support of the Zürich Pact.

academia

Jul 09, 2002, 10:57 AM

Marko

Jul 09, 2002, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by Morten Blaabjerg
STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS

Representatives of the countries of Russia, the Swiss-Swedish federation and Turkey yesterday concluded the final signatures of The Zürich Pact, promising mutual cooperation and defence from aggression in Europe. The terms agreed are as follows :

* The members of the alliance is Russia, Turkey and the Minor Nations.
* All members should so far as possible set his attitude towards the partners as "Worshipful" (if the AI changes the attitude, we'll live with it)
* Techs can be traded freely among the partners of the alliance, consent given automatically within the alliance.
* If one member of the alliance is attacked, all members of the alliance will declare war on the aggressor.
* The alliance concluded is furthermore a scientific pact, sharing technologies between its partners.
* No tech can be traded with third party, without the consent of the other ZP partners
* Withdrawal from the alliance can happen peacefully, with a year of non-aggression against the former partners.
* Breech of the terms of the alliance allows the other members to impose a penalty of their agreement.
* Should a nation wish to join the alliance, it is subject to approval by the partners of the treaty.

academia

Jul 09, 2002, 12:26 PM

Thanx Marko ;)

Kalmer

Jul 10, 2002, 09:42 AM

Constantine captured. French Somua S35 tank division destroyed. Allied destroyer sunk near Algiers. Naval battle near Almeria where our destroyer damaged heavily Allied cruiser.

Johnny_c

Jul 12, 2002, 06:08 PM

Hey guys, I know I've been away and that is inexcusable =)
Thought I'd check in and see how things are going. Little did I know this game would still be around! It stirs up my fighting blood seeing the war continue. Will this Hitler clone live up to the reputation of the old?
Who knows...I'll be around if anyone needs me

PinkyGen

Jul 12, 2002, 10:30 PM

Comrade Stalin, growing tiresome of his Crimea Dacha, has secretly prepared to travel and vacation in the state of the New Jersey. The journey is so secret no Soviet minister will be able to be in touch with him until Tuesday night at the earliest.

Marko

Jul 21, 2002, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Johnny_c
Hey guys, I know I've been away and that is inexcusable =)
Thought I'd check in and see how things are going. Little did I know this game would still be around! It stirs up my fighting blood seeing the war continue. Will this Hitler clone live up to the reputation of the old?
Who knows...I'll be around if anyone needs me

Good to know that you are still around. In case anybody drops out..

PinkyGen

Jul 23, 2002, 02:51 PM

Who's next?

academia

Jul 23, 2002, 03:13 PM

The Allies

academia

Jul 23, 2002, 03:15 PM

Sun Tzu!!:confused: :mad:

PinkyGen

Jul 25, 2002, 02:15 PM

Looks like we might need a new volunteer for the Allies.

PS When is the new TSFE coming out ;)

Tracid00

Jul 26, 2002, 05:46 AM

looks like nobody is willing to sub for me, I would like morten to play my turns. Is it OK with you?

Kalmer

Jul 26, 2002, 11:44 AM

Marko let me play the new TSFE last month. It looked like completed for me.

SunTzu

Jul 26, 2002, 07:55 PM

sorry game on

Morten Blaabjerg

Jul 27, 2002, 04:34 AM

OK, Tracid, I can cover for you while you're away. Here's the playing order again to remind everyone. So it's the russians now...

Axis
Turkey
Minor Nations
Spain
Allies
Soviets
France

SunTzu

Jul 29, 2002, 11:31 AM

I'm going to be gone from the 3rd - 8th i'll be at Panama City, Florida :)

PinkyGen

Jul 29, 2002, 07:17 PM

Seeking to aid our Turkish Allies, the Soviet Union has loaned them an additional 500 credits. Industrialization continues, with help from the treasury. The Soviet Army has expanded thanks to the new industrialization. Defense Minister Vorishilov has launched a pilot program of a few forward deployments of densive fortified troops among the border to reinforce the homeguard units. However, we do not wish to alarm our German neighbors, and have kept most of our army in defensive positions, errrr elsewhere. ;)
Depending on the strength of German protests, we are open to recalling them.

While having a picnic in the early weeks of this June, something in the back of Comrade Stalin's mind kept disturbing him. Something about June, and that something big was supposed to have happened in 1941 June. He shrugged the nagging doubt from his mind and sampled some of the fine Vodka from the cases he would be sending across the border to the Field Marshall.

PS. My own Password has been readded.

Marko

Jul 30, 2002, 05:44 PM

France continues fighting! City of Cadiz was captured in South- West Spain after a surprise attack by French Navy.

JUNE 1941

Axis captured Cairo in Egypt.

Spain conquered Constantine in Tunesia.

France took Cadiz in Spain.

Marko

Jul 30, 2002, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by PinkyGen
PS When is the new TSFE coming out ;)

It is almost ready. Some work is left to do with unit graphics and events. I hope to get Axis scenario out after maybe 2-3 weeks and Soviet and Allied scenarios soon after that.

academia

Jul 30, 2002, 09:11 PM

INVASION BEGINS!!!!!

The beggining of the end started yesterday. The end of communism...
The holy undefeatable armies of the Third Reich began the invasion. Despite the considerable russian resistance, those puny commies were no match for our troops.
Kashinev, Odessa, Kirovograd, Lvov, Brest-Litovsk, Pinsk and Petrozavodsk... all them fall, one after another without any hope of survival. Of course these cities were pillaged and burned by the invading army.
:soldier:
All the civilians were killed, or made prisioners (slaves).

Stalin: we urge you to surrender your country and save your people from further sufferings. It´s your only option.
Otherwise... :slay:

In other fronts:
Istanbul captured.
Suez and El Arish captured.

Sorry guys, but i wanted to fight. I know that this action may be stupid, and could lead me to my defeat.
But this is fun!!! let´s try it!!!
Good luck!!!

See you in the battlefield :goodjob:

academia

Jul 30, 2002, 09:12 PM

The file:

PinkyGen

Jul 31, 2002, 09:26 PM

Broadcasted over the BBC, originally transmitted by Soviet Radio:

Workers, Comrades, Citizens, and Friends, we are a Socialist Island no more. On July 4th, the Fascist Germans, opposed to the freedom and liberty that all Soviet citizens cherish, and seeking to reverse the revolution and bring not just the Soviet Union, but the entire world under its barbarism once more, has invaded us.
Friends, I shall not lie to you. The fighting is desperate, the situation is far from secure. Many cities have fallen, many of our brave soldiers have died in fighting. We are not alone in our suffering. Our Turkish Allies have lost their capital as well.
Yet what is my response to their Furher's request for our surrender, the betrayal of the revolution, and the subjugation of mother Russia? I say this, he has drunk too much of our vodka to make such an insulting command. :p The Germans are too weak to stomach our superior Russian distilleries.
Comrades, let us show the Fascists they have no idea what a great disaster they have embarked upon. Many troops lie intact, as the Germans shall learn when we launch our counter-offensive. Our most productive cities are still in our possession, and the T-34's shall flood onto the battlefield. We shall stop the Germans, let them freeze in the winter, and destroy them in the spring. We shall drive to Berlin!!!!
And we are not alone. Turkey too has been invaded along with us. Our ancient hatred, caused only by the degenerate Tsar's greed, is no more. We are one not just with the Turkish workers, but with the entire Turkish people.
The attack on us and Turkey is an attack on the Zurich Pact, and we shall show them their error in this. I now formally request that the great Swiss Alliance, who surrounds on the German our sides, declare war against the Fascist invaders, in accordance with their treaty obligations as part of the pact.
I also feel that the Zurich pact should be expanded to conclude a formal alliance with all powers currently involved with Germany. I wish to intergrate our alliance with that of Britain and France. I do not yet know the Swiss and Turkish position on this issue, but I hereby extend the Soviet Union's invitation for the British and French to join our alliance. Together, we five powers, in our grand alliance, shall liberate Europe, and strike down the Fascist invaders.
Radio and telegram messages, unfortunately take a while to reach their intended audience. I feel as though a live discussion of all five powers, whether by means as AIM or the Civfanatic chat channel, will be the best means to discuss war plans, (and allow the revelation of classified information to our allies).

Finally, a message toward Spain. It is rather simple, and it is an offer that I shall never repeat! If you withdraw from your war with Britain and France, and thereafter declare war on Germany, you shall be allotted territory and compensation for your troubles. However, if you continue to be Hitler's lap dog, then the USSR shall forever be at war with Spain as well. And when Germany falls and Hammer and Sickle fly above Berlin, I shall personally see to it that every inch of Spain is occupied by the five powers, forever wiping out the Spanish nation from the face of the Europe. It is your choice. !!!

Thank you Comrades, goodnight, Long lLve the revolution!!! Long Live the Party of Lenin!!! Long Live Mother Russia!!!

*cue the internationale*

(Red Army) :ar15: ----------> :cry: (Germans)

:tank: :tank:

academia

Jul 31, 2002, 10:06 PM

I say this, he has drunk too much of our vodka to make such an insulting command. The Germans are too weak to stomach our superior Russian distilleries.

Well, the real problem was that Hitler drunk a german bottle of vodka; and of course it made him sick, and threw it up.
As a result, he decided to cancel the production. The main goal is to conquer Russia, send spies to steal the production process secrets, and finally take over their superior distilleries.

We shall stop the Germans, let them freeze in the winter, and destroy them in the spring. We shall drive to Berlin!!!!

Bring some bottles of vodka, and we may discuss a peace treaty.

Together, we five powers, in our grand alliance, shall liberate Europe, and strike down the Fascist invaders.

Come on Stalin!!! What are those delirious ideas? Did you have a hangover last night? :crazyeye:

PinkyGen

Jul 31, 2002, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by academia

Well, the real problem was that Hitler drunk a german bottle of vodka; and of course it made him sick, and threw it up.
As a result, he decided to cancel the production. The main goal is to conquer Russia, send spies to steal the production process secrets, and finally take over their superior distilleries.

You can't steal our secrets. You need Russian soul to make good vodka, not a dead fascist heart. Go eat some hot dogs

Bring some bottles of vodka, and we may discuss a peace treaty.

Withdraw from all Soviet and Turkish territory, and I might not execute you ;) I suppose for formalities sake I shall ask for the terms, so I can laugh at them. (especially if it is like what Russia demanded of Austria in that Pre-WWI Europe PBEM)

Come on Stalin!!! What are those delirious ideas? Did you have a hangover last night? :crazyeye:

I'm not the one fighting the entire world here.

Originally posted by academia

know that this action may be stupid, and could lead me to my defeat.

Finally some sense. You are absolutely right. It's very stupid. :lol:

academia

Aug 01, 2002, 11:58 AM

You can't steal our secrets. You need Russian soul to make good vodka, not a dead fascist heart. Go eat some hot dogs

Hot dogs? Then i´ll have to invade USA!!!!

I'm not the one fighting the entire world here.

Don´t you get it Stalin? I´M HITLER!!!!!
Moreover, the Ancient Oracle told me to do it. I´m just following his orders.

PinkyGen

Aug 01, 2002, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by academia

Hot dogs? Then i´ll have to invade USA!!!!

Isn't it based in Germany. Or I am thinking of wiener schniztel or such?

Don´t you get it Stalin? I´M HITLER!!!!!

Then I don't Hitler is qualified to accuse me of having "delusions" ;)

Moreover, the Ancient Oracle told me to do it. I´m just following his orders.

This is why you need the bliss of living in our aetheist socialist paradise. Here we only do things when Lenin or Marx come to me in my dreams and I follow their orders. :lol:

Morten Blaabjerg

Aug 02, 2002, 08:53 AM

"This morning, freedom was attacked... " said prime minister of the swiss federation, monsieur Blauenberg after news of russian losses, and the fall of Istanbul. "We had not anticipated this war to come to our doorstep this soon.... however, now we have no choice but to issue a full declaration of war in support of our russian and turkish comrades, who are now fighting for their freedoms in the Ural... Our generals tell me, the swedes have already besieged Oslo, and destroyed a couple of german divisions there. The germans will probably need to send reinforcements to hold the city now. And from our friends the portuguise and irish, news are, that all production efforts are working towards our common goal of thwarting the germano-hispanic axis, that clouds Europe in these dark times..."

In other news, the turks managed to take back Istanbul and destroy all german units there, but in the face of the overwhelming opposition outside the city, chose to retreat to the mountains for a long enduring guerilla war there. "It will be dead beat for the germans to pass our posts in the mountains", said the turki foreign minister mr. Hützmal Kabum.