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Feb 02, 2003, 02:34 PM
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Gil Favor's Sidekick
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 3,361
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The Etiquette of War and Peace - by Zachriel
 This web site is graphic intensive, typically 3-5 minutes per web page on a phone modem. You should use a 1024x768 size screen for best viewing. http://www.zachriel.com/gotm15/ With apologies to Leo Tolstoy  http://www.zachriel.com/ Last edited by cracker; Feb 08, 2003 at 06:51 PM. |
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Feb 09, 2003, 03:11 AM
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Deity
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posts: 6,278
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Great essay, as always
 Although I didn't learn as much as last month. That game had a bunch of eye-openers.  Must be the level.
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Feb 09, 2003, 03:31 AM
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Civ2 spearman
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Sweden
Posts: 460
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Very funny too.
 I liked the atmosphere so I read it all even though I am a slow reader. |
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Feb 09, 2003, 08:05 AM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 2,250
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Snapshot of 1000 BC
 A snapshot of Catherine's Russia in 1000 BC, including SAV game. http://www.zachriel.com/gotm15/bc1000.asp * Haven't had time to create the detailed timeline in order to participate in the QSC (Quick Start Challenge), but this is provided for comparison purposes for those who might be interested. Edited to redirect graphics off to new url. Last edited by Zachriel; Feb 09, 2003 at 11:44 AM. |
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Feb 09, 2003, 09:23 AM
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Settler
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Iowa
Posts: 4,373
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Very creative and well done!
I really like your style: sure, we love you so much and that's why we surround your palace with modern armours and battleships.
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Feb 09, 2003, 09:36 AM
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Monarch
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Badhoevedorp, NL
Posts: 483
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Great story again Zachriel, always enjoy reading them
Already curious for next month... keep it up!-Dimy
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Feb 09, 2003, 10:44 AM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
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Feb 10, 2003, 08:32 AM
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The Iron Chancellor
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Missouri, USA
Posts: 249
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Excellent timeline! We are well pleased
 The tone, however, is more British than Russian. For a Russian tone, you need more flippancy, less responsibility (if you've been around Russian people you'll know what I mean )EDIT: When you work on the Romans, bear in mind that they were some of the most hard-nosed, self-righteous, Puritan people in history. (Just some unsolicited advice...) Last edited by Bismarck; Feb 10, 2003 at 08:36 AM. |
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Feb 10, 2003, 09:41 AM
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Silent Service
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 763
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The stories get better each month. I am anxious to read your story for the Romans. I happen to like their history a bit more than the Russians.
Great job again.
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Feb 10, 2003, 10:36 AM
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Chieftain
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Up north with 100% defense bonus
Posts: 13
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Very nice story!
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Feb 10, 2003, 02:41 PM
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Prince
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Near Philly, PA
Posts: 349
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Welcome to the softer side of Zachriel!
Also, it sometimes takes a genius to figure out simple things, but notice how Zach (can I call you zach) makes a habit in this game of moving his palace around. I really hate moving my palace, for no other reason than I just don't want to, but Zach moves his TWICE. That's not a bad idea now that I think about it. Plant your forbidden palace in the best place possible and then just move your palace around until its optimal for you for the best results and its so its always near the front lines. All kinds of good can come from that! Reduced corruption, reduced chance of flips, and increased frontline production all come to mind. Of course, you have to make sure the civs can't crack your defenses. I may have to get over myself about moving my palace.
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Feb 10, 2003, 06:16 PM
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Duke of Flanders
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Oostrozebeke, Belgium
Posts: 636
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Congratulations Zachriel on yet another masterpiece.
I recently read thru your other GOTM stories, and I must say that I admire your skills. Every civ-addict should read them, not only do you learn a little about the historic background of some civilizations, but there are numerous tips in there to. Keep up the good work greetings Jurimax |
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Feb 10, 2003, 07:59 PM
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Emperor
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 1,539
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Nice story. The Pictures at an Exhibition is a beautiful touch!
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Feb 11, 2003, 07:32 AM
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Realms Beyond
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Midwest, USA
Posts: 1,837
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Bravo
Well done Zachriel!!
 Kudea of the Charis clan of the Mongolian nation, sends his heartfelt congratulations to the lovely Czarina, and is in awe of the culture of her people. Charis |
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Feb 16, 2003, 08:05 AM
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Chieftain
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Zons, Germany
Posts: 66
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Nicey written as usual. But please give me the chance to disable the music
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Feb 16, 2003, 08:51 AM
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Monarch
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Badhoevedorp, NL
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Feb 16, 2003, 12:03 PM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 2,250
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Catherine the Great
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Catherine was born in Pomerania of a minor German Prince, then married off to the future Czar Peter III of Russia. She saw him as a weak and ineffectual leader (Edit: or perhaps too flippant and irresponsible ), so she deposed him with the help of the army. Between her many love affairs, she modernized Russia. Catherine was immensely influenced by French philosophy and corresponded with many of the world's great thinkers. Short History of Catherine II  http://www.cityvision2000.com/history/catherine.htm Last edited by Zachriel; Feb 16, 2003 at 12:24 PM. |
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Feb 16, 2003, 12:12 PM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
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(Imagine building the website, repeatedly refreshing the screen for debugging purposes, starting the music over and over and over again!) Fortunately, if you are using Windows 95 or later, there is a volume/mute control available on the taskbar. You may also have controls on your speaker system. 
Last edited by Zachriel; Feb 16, 2003 at 03:53 PM. |
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Feb 17, 2003, 08:25 PM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
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Each game, I have tried to showcase a different strategy or style. With the "Mirror, Mirror" strategy, Catherine compares her Russian Civilization to other Civs (F8), then eliminates her rivals one by one. Czarina Catherine of Russia had a magic mirror. "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the most cultured one of all?" "You are, my Queen," said the mirror, "but, uh . . . "  http://www.zachriel.com/gotm15/ Last edited by Zachriel; Feb 19, 2003 at 07:30 PM. |
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Feb 19, 2003, 07:21 PM
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Kaiser
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 2,250
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Palace Attack
The other strategy of note in Catherine's repetoire was her "in your face" Palace Attack; not merely securing the newly conquered lands, but creating a base of operations, and declaring her unalterable resolution in the war.
 http://www.zachriel.com/gotm15/Cleopatra.asp There is significant historical justification for the Palace Move. For instance, Alexander moved his Palace to Babylon, the heart of his new conquests. China moved its capital from Peking to Nanking, then back to Peking. Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople in the East. Upon the union of Castile and Aragon, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella traveled with their court from province to province. And America built a brand new capital at the center of the infant nation. |
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