The Etiquette of War and Peace - by Zachriel

cracker · Feb 2, 2003

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/

Aggie · Feb 9, 2003

Great essay, as always :goodjob:

Although I didn't learn as much as last month. That game had a bunch of eye-openers.

Must be the level.

el_kalkylus · Feb 9, 2003

Very funny too.

I liked the atmosphere so I read it all even though I am a slow reader.

Zachriel · Feb 9, 2003

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.

Moonsinger · Feb 9, 2003

Very creative and well done! :goodjob:

I really like your style: sure, we love you so much and that's why we surround your palace with modern armours and battleships.

Dimy · Feb 9, 2003

Great story again Zachriel, always enjoy reading them

Already curious for next month... keep it up!

-Dimy

Zachriel · Feb 9, 2003

Originally posted by Dimy
. . . Already curious for next month...
-Dimy

Me too!

Bismarck · Feb 10, 2003

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...)

Creepster · Feb 10, 2003

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. :goodjob:

thd · Feb 10, 2003

Very nice story!

Hellfire · Feb 10, 2003

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.

Jurimax · Feb 10, 2003

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 :goodjob:

greetings Jurimax

cromagnon · Feb 10, 2003

Nice story. The Pictures at an Exhibition is a beautiful touch! :goodjob:

Charis · Feb 11, 2003

Well done Zachriel!! :hammer:

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

simplybag · Feb 16, 2003

Nicey written as usual. But please give me the chance to disable the music

Dimy · Feb 16, 2003

Nicey written as usual. But please give me the chance to disable the music

you have...just click on the red x "Stop" button in your browser and the music stops

.

-Dimy

Zachriel · Feb 16, 2003

Originally posted by Bismarck

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 )

Actually, Catherine was German, and distinctly influenced by Western Civilization.

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

Zachriel · Feb 16, 2003

Originally posted by simplybag
Nicey written as usual. But please give me the chance to disable the music

Admittedly, listening to Mussorgsky's complete piano masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition, may be a bit much for some people.

(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.

Zachriel · Feb 17, 2003

Originally posted by Moonsinger
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.

Ah, yes. The Russian "Bear Hug" strategy.

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/

Zachriel · Feb 19, 2003

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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