joespaniel
Unescorted Settler
Whew! What a mess I'm in!
Germany, and its unlikely ally, the Iroquois, are actively at war with America, Russia, Zululand, the Aztecs, Egypt and France.
The World War began in 10 BC, with the Americans attempting to extort Germany, which was flatly refused, eliciting and American declaration of war. Emmisaries from Germany were sent to America's neighbor, the Iroquois, and an embassy was established. The Iroquois were very receptive to an alliance against their imperialist neighbor, apparently they were sick of bully-boy tactics as well as Germany.
Now this benefited Germany quite well. Sadly, Germany lies on another continent from America and the Iroquois Nation ( Russia, Japan, England, Greece, Persia and Zululand are also on that continent). Germany enjoyed peace with its neighbors France since 3000 BC after a border dispute war which Germany won, and has never had disagreements with Egypt nor the Aztecs (also on the same continent with us).
Immediately after the Iroquois declaration of war, the Americans must have begun a diplomatic blitz, because suddenly the Zulus declared war on Germany. This in and of itself was almost a joke, except that the Zulus somehow managed to bring first Egypt, then France and the Aztecs into the war! My own tactic used against me!!!
Shortly thereafter, Russia jumped on the bandwagon by taking advantage of Germany's dark situation by attempting to extort us as well. Ofcourse German pride prevented us from caving in, and Russia is also now at war with Germany.
Seeking more allies, England, Japan, Greece and Persia were contacted, but without strong ties to Germany (no embeassies!) they are reluctant to do anything. So far, all are neutral.
The opening shot of the war went to France, attacking and destroying defensless German laborers near Frankfurt, at the border. This was followed up with a push against the city itself by archers, but was smashed by German swordsmen.
The only other unit close to France was a lone swordsman, an elite unit noted for defending Stuttgart from barbarians in the past. Not expecting anything spectactular, these swordsmen were moved against Lyons to destroy roads and other improvements, harrassment and interdiction so to speak.
Unknown to Germany, Lyons was a major military base housing French archers, spearmen and warriors. A huge battle ensued, and a great leader was born in the fires of combat! Barbarossa!
Sensing early victory was more luck than anything else, a retreat was ordered. A new plan was devised, something very horrible for the untrustworthy French. A Great War Academy was begun in Berlin, and German scholars devoted all there efforts to developing new weapons of war. Most notably armored pikemen, and hopefully soon the best of Germany's fighters will take to horseback in this fashion. It will be anything but "chivalrous" for the French, I guarantee.
The Aztecs are a laughing stock, and will be dealt with later. They will be ignored in their little jungle kingdom for now, but eventualy Germany will take their dye for its own.
In the interim, tackling Egypt is a monumental task. Germany doesnt have the population of the "Pyramid Builders", full frontal assault is out of the question. Generals agreed a mobile defense of horsemen mixed with pikemen and swordsmen would be able to hold their masses of warriors and archers for the time being. They seem to have one strategy so far; capturing/destroying Munich and Nuremberg! We pray for the divine strength to stop them. The defense of Munich is holding, for now. A great battle rages non-stop outside its gates. Nuremberg is out of peril, and is rushing catapults to the battlefields in the South.
Our hopes hang on the destruction of the French army and the capture of Paris, its Colossus and Great Lighthouse, will take the wind out of Egypt's sail. With the completion of Barbarossa's three-legion strong army, it was marched back to Lyons and the city was raised! Nothing stands between Barbarossa and Paris!!!
Four legions of swordsmen and hordes of mounted warriors are sweeping into France in the North, capturing Chartres and raising another small town. The French are collapsing quicker than expected.
If Egypt does not quit after Paris, a long march to Thebes by Germany's Great Swordsmen may be in the cards...
Germany, and its unlikely ally, the Iroquois, are actively at war with America, Russia, Zululand, the Aztecs, Egypt and France.
The World War began in 10 BC, with the Americans attempting to extort Germany, which was flatly refused, eliciting and American declaration of war. Emmisaries from Germany were sent to America's neighbor, the Iroquois, and an embassy was established. The Iroquois were very receptive to an alliance against their imperialist neighbor, apparently they were sick of bully-boy tactics as well as Germany.
Now this benefited Germany quite well. Sadly, Germany lies on another continent from America and the Iroquois Nation ( Russia, Japan, England, Greece, Persia and Zululand are also on that continent). Germany enjoyed peace with its neighbors France since 3000 BC after a border dispute war which Germany won, and has never had disagreements with Egypt nor the Aztecs (also on the same continent with us).
Immediately after the Iroquois declaration of war, the Americans must have begun a diplomatic blitz, because suddenly the Zulus declared war on Germany. This in and of itself was almost a joke, except that the Zulus somehow managed to bring first Egypt, then France and the Aztecs into the war! My own tactic used against me!!!
Shortly thereafter, Russia jumped on the bandwagon by taking advantage of Germany's dark situation by attempting to extort us as well. Ofcourse German pride prevented us from caving in, and Russia is also now at war with Germany.
Seeking more allies, England, Japan, Greece and Persia were contacted, but without strong ties to Germany (no embeassies!) they are reluctant to do anything. So far, all are neutral.
The opening shot of the war went to France, attacking and destroying defensless German laborers near Frankfurt, at the border. This was followed up with a push against the city itself by archers, but was smashed by German swordsmen.
The only other unit close to France was a lone swordsman, an elite unit noted for defending Stuttgart from barbarians in the past. Not expecting anything spectactular, these swordsmen were moved against Lyons to destroy roads and other improvements, harrassment and interdiction so to speak.
Unknown to Germany, Lyons was a major military base housing French archers, spearmen and warriors. A huge battle ensued, and a great leader was born in the fires of combat! Barbarossa!
Sensing early victory was more luck than anything else, a retreat was ordered. A new plan was devised, something very horrible for the untrustworthy French. A Great War Academy was begun in Berlin, and German scholars devoted all there efforts to developing new weapons of war. Most notably armored pikemen, and hopefully soon the best of Germany's fighters will take to horseback in this fashion. It will be anything but "chivalrous" for the French, I guarantee.
The Aztecs are a laughing stock, and will be dealt with later. They will be ignored in their little jungle kingdom for now, but eventualy Germany will take their dye for its own.
In the interim, tackling Egypt is a monumental task. Germany doesnt have the population of the "Pyramid Builders", full frontal assault is out of the question. Generals agreed a mobile defense of horsemen mixed with pikemen and swordsmen would be able to hold their masses of warriors and archers for the time being. They seem to have one strategy so far; capturing/destroying Munich and Nuremberg! We pray for the divine strength to stop them. The defense of Munich is holding, for now. A great battle rages non-stop outside its gates. Nuremberg is out of peril, and is rushing catapults to the battlefields in the South.
Our hopes hang on the destruction of the French army and the capture of Paris, its Colossus and Great Lighthouse, will take the wind out of Egypt's sail. With the completion of Barbarossa's three-legion strong army, it was marched back to Lyons and the city was raised! Nothing stands between Barbarossa and Paris!!!
Four legions of swordsmen and hordes of mounted warriors are sweeping into France in the North, capturing Chartres and raising another small town. The French are collapsing quicker than expected.
If Egypt does not quit after Paris, a long march to Thebes by Germany's Great Swordsmen may be in the cards...
plenty of elites who all died in battle, trying to get one 
Maybe you can attached your game as a zipped file so we can all have a clearer look. 
. These damn month long buisness trips really suck. I did bring along Civ3
