Imperium Offtopicum IV: Third's the Charm?

Double post. Ooops.

Taniciusfox said:

When do you suppose the next map update will be, Thorvald?

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I was kinda hoping to hold out for further statements by Virote and/or remake20, but I'll probably update in a few hours' time.

Kan' Sharuminar said:

Is it possible to come into the game late as the Republic of Scotland - the map itself doesn't seem to have any territories in the region beyond, well, Scotland, is that correct? I'll take yellow as my colour.

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TB hasn't explicitly specified he wants Scotland, so yes, I think I can arrange it.

Thorvald of Lym said:

TB hasn't explicitly specified he wants Scotland, so yes, I think I can arrange it.

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I did partially pick the region to annoy him. It'll make for interesting diplomatic discussions, at least

Thorvald of Lym said:

TB hasn't explicitly specified he wants Scotland, so yes, I think I can arrange it.

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The Federation would like to issue a statement that it hopes Scots and Englishmen can get along better in this post-Cataclysmic world than they did in the pre-Cataclysmic world. Peace and free trade for all.

The stability of the British Isles, after all, can spill into the stability of Europe, which eventually spills into Federation territory.

The Eastern Federation claims these land this turn.

To China: You can claim the area around Beijing, if you allow the Eastern Federation the lands between China and Eastern Federation, so no expanding into China anymore. Any further aggressive actions of China aside from claiming the area around Beijing can, and will be taken as an act of war.

Omega124 said:

Hey, we agreed Kentucky was mine, 'Feds! They were never part of the old Confederacy, which is what you said you were limiting your expansions to!

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Oh, sorry. I thought you said when you reached Ohio you had all the territories you wanted. If I can have D.C. and use the portions of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers that run into Kentucky to the Ohio and south down the Mississippi, I'll let you have KY.

And I did say I was mostly going to stay in the old Confederacy, but I'd considered claiming a littly extra. FYI, I'd had Missouri in mind. Did you want that too?

New day, new claims.

This time around, I've continued the enlightenment of Korea, with three bordering provinces. And to fill up the last slot, I've claimed the one province east of Beijing (worth 2 points, as I don't border it, yet it's relatively small). A base will be built there to protect our interests in the region.

New claims are colored dark purple (easier to see), and currently occupied ones are red (as always).

chinas claims in light orange

I claim the rest of Oman, Yemen, the U.A.E., Bahrain, and Qatar.

Wait, is that too much?

By a fair bit.

Ack. It seems I didn't give myself any territories last update...

Here're my territories I wish to claim this update:

@Thor: It appears that none of my claims from yesterday went through. I understand that certain provinces are worht more than others, but not even one claim was recognized.

Washington, Arizona and Idaho, weren't they?

Name (Official): Republic of Scotland
Name (Short): Scotland
Motto: Bon Accord ("Good Agreement”)
Capital: Aberdeen
Colour: Yellow

Language: English/Gaelic
Ruler: First Minister Kan’ Sharuminar
Government: Republic
Population: 5.2 Million (16.2 including colonies)
History: The end of the United Kingdom meant the end of England and Scotland as common entity. After months of political in-fighting, Scotland finally formed its own, democratically elected government representing the entirety of the country.
Economy and Industry: Well regarded for its manufacturing industries, particularly in the role of oil, shipbuilding and whisky. Fishing plays a large part of Scottish industries, and the country boasts a dependable banking and tourist industry.
Domestic Policies: Advocates the development of industry and education sectors, and greatly funds these departments.
International Policies: Is part of the Commonwealth of Nations, and supports its actions around the globe. Seeks friendly ties towards North America and Europe.
Military: Scotland has an adequate airforce and navy, though the latter has some top-line vessels of the Dundee-class cruisers. It is renowned for it's well trained soldiers and commando units. Scotland's forces may be small, but tough. If you have a problem, if no-one else can help, and if you can find them (hint: Scottish highlands), maybe you can hire, er, the Black Watch?
National Anthem: Caledonia

Parliament Make-Up, Update 5 Onwards

Thorvald of Lym said:

Washington, Arizona and Idaho, weren't they?

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That was two days ago.

This was yesterday's claims:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=9207900&postcount=346

The German Republic hopes Britian and Scotland would be good neighbors and hope any conflict does not spill onto mainland Europe.

The Republic of Scotland is determined to see a long-lasting agreement of peace with the Kingdom of Great Britain, and trusts we can find mutual agreement in territorial expansion.

As for relations with the nations of Europe, we extend our hand in friendship.

Thorvald of Lym said:

By a fair bit.

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How about just Yemen and Oman?

Name (Offical): The Dominion of Ontario
Name (Short): Ontario

Motto: "A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is
a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven"

Leader: Prime Minister Captain2

Capital: Ottawa

Development rating: First World

Economy and Industry: Moderately Industrialized, largest economy of the former Canadian provinces

Political setup: Following the breakup of Canada, Ontario more or less became the only province remaining and kept the same setup as its successor state... Oddly enough still allows Gilles Duceppe to show up to Parliament

Social policy: Seemingly unable to decide between Conservatism and Liberalism to the dismay of its inhabitants, still loves healthcare in spite of having few NDP seats

Foreign policy: Ontario wishes to form diplomatic ties with its neighbours

Army: Holds a moderately sized and well trained army in case of war, one has yet to happen but we're all very excited

Air force: A moderately sized air force

Navy: A small navy, largely consisting of boats to cruise the great lakes or Hudsons bay

@Captain2: Any particular colour of choice?

Owen Glyndwr said:

That was two days ago.

This was yesterday's claims:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=9207900&postcount=346

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That's what you're getting this update. As I told Joe, I'm not updating on a strictly daily basis; so far they've just coincided with roughly the same time. The updates are the only absolute timeframe I'm prepared to work with: everything between the OP to Post 92 was Turn 1; P92-P166 was Turn 2; P166-234 was Turn 3; P234-327 was Turn 4; and now everything since last update to next (which should be fairly shortly) is Turn 5.

Basically, nothing moves forward until the map goes up. Stake your claim and wait for the next turn. If I don't make this one call I'll have to spend hours trolling through backlogs in the future. I'm granting remake20 Saskatchewan in the next update on account of he voiced interest earlier and he isn't here now, but this is the last time I'll account for orders outside of their turn of posting, regardless of how other players are keeping track of time.

civplayah said:

How about just Yemen and Oman?

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Still too many. But what I've calculated now gives you all but one region of Oman, and one piece of Yemen. You will acquire maximum territory within my formula's constraints.