ART-N.E.S.: Arthurian Never Ending Story

[uknemesis]

TO ALL NATIONS

I claim Bedford, Hampshire and Sussex this turn. Please do not try to take any of them, I am a peaceful man who resents war, but will fight if I have to to protect my subjects who will live in these realms.

TO SUFFOLK

You may have Essex, to prevent bouncing, and any north of that, other than Bedford.

I wish you well, my friend.

Arthur

 

[The Troquelet]

In answer to Nemesis' question, Castles only provide defense, not extra money. Therefore it's wise only to put them in Realms you think are under threat of attack.

 

[The Troquelet]

IceEye, Knights are 4 gold each not 3, so you have only enough money this turn for three Knights. Unless you PM me a change, I'll just take 1 Knight away from the group of 2 heading to the same place.

 

[uknemesis]

Anyway, great NES Troq. I'm currently reading the first book of Bernard Cornwell's Arthurian trilogy, and this seems to accurately reflect that time.

If you want to read that trilogy(it has maps in the front), the books are Winter King, Enemy of God and Excalibur, all by Bernard Cornwell.

Nemesis

 

[IceEye]

thats ok, sorry!

 

[The Troquelet]

Oh yeah, there are a ton of books about the Arthurian age. Two other great stories are Mark Twains "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" and Terence White's pentology "The Once and Future King (comprised of The Sword in the Stone, The Witch in the Wood, the Ill-made Knight, A Candle in the Wood, and the Book of Merlyn).

I'll see if I can pick up the book you recommended on my next trip to the library.

 

[uknemesis]

Yeah lol, I remember the first book that got me interested in it was a book of Arthurian legends when I was eight where they had Gawain and the Green Knight, Lancelot and Elaine, and all the old fairytales.

The first movie that interested me in it was First Knight. That was a great film! Knights of the Round Table, an old one I saw on TV was okay, but First Knight was great.

Anyway, back to the NES lol!

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Arthur laid down Excalibur on the Round Table.

"We are advancing into three realms that will join us without struggle." he spoke with calm he didn't feel.

"What if someone contests our holdings?" Gawain asked.

"Then we will make sure they understand how strong we are." Lancelot touched his sword.

"Force will not be used unless necessary." Arthur grinned at Lancelot's eagerness. "Remember our code, 'to serve and protect', it isn't 'make war!'!"

Lancelot bowed his head in apology, then enquired about a castle.

"The great castle of Camelot will be built here next season." Arthur said.

 

[EmprorCoopinius]

To: Kings of the Realm
Fr: King Cooper

Greetings, my fellow nobles. I am King Cooper, soveriegn of Suffolk. We wish peace with all, and look forward to amicable relations with all the British peoples.

Our realm claims Norfolk, Marshlands, and South Yorkshire as our rightful lands. We will respect others claims as long as they respect our own.

 

[The Troquelet]

The Kings of Yorkshire, Warwick, and Devon have till week's end (Friday) to submit orders. I think we can have a map update this weekend. From the current moves it seems all land will be taken by turn 2 at the latest. Also some nations seem to have conflicting interests already, which is good!

 

[uknemesis]

TO THE KING OF SUFFOLK

I am glad you have decided to expand north, and hope we can sign an alliance.

Due to Suffolk expanding north, I claim Oxford, Bedford, Hampshire, Essex, Kent and Sussex as my land. I will not take all of them this season, but promise you that anyone claiming those lands will face me in war.

Arthur

 

[The Troquelet]

Yorkshire and Devon are still left.

This is just a friendly warning as we near our first map update: besides moderating player actions, I have made up a "timeline" of events that happen each turn (both good and bad events). The timeline was made before we even started the game, so don't feel I'm "picking" on you if something bad happens in your region.

The first large event is scheduled for the turn 3 map update (so don't say I didn't warn you!)

PS - don't worry, King Arthur won't have any advantage because of his name.

 

[uknemesis]

Except he gets the cool guys like Lancelot and Galahad and Gawain

Oh damn, he gets traitorous Guinevere as well!

Nemesis

 

[EmprorCoopinius]

To: King Arthur
Fr: King Cooper

We will support your claims to Essex if you in turn support our claims to Midlands. We would be happy to sign an alliance with you as well.

 

[uknemesis]

The Midlands? But isn't that already going to be taken by Nottingham in the first go?

Anyway, if it is not, then we will support your claim, and hope you will support ours.

I hope our alliance will prosper, preferably as mainly a defence pact.

Arthur

 

[wilboman]

The Midlands IS going to Nottingham in the first round, at least if my designs work out as planned. You're totally right, uk...
I think that maybe the illustrious lord of Suffolk (two provinces away from the Midlands) means the Marshlands.

If not, then I've got news for his lordship. This is first come, first serve, my friend. If you have a problem with someone else taking the Midlands, your grievances will have to be negotiated with that persons army...

 

[uknemesis]

Nottingham, I suggest that instead of you and Suffolk fighting, we all sign an alliance, the Trinity Alliance(sorry, got a thing about that name )

This will increase our power should the damned Saxons ever invade!

Arthur

 

[wilboman]

All good things are three as they say...
Allright Arthur, I'll fight with you against the Sea Wolves from Saxony!

 

[EmprorCoopinius]

I agree too, and no harm meant King of Nottingham, it will be easier once the scribes color in the map.

 

[The Troquelet]

Which they'll do as soon as Erik Mesoy and Toasty catch up... anyone seen them around?

By the way, if you have any special color you'd like your nation to be just post it right here!

 

[wilboman]

Oooh! Ooooh! I like green! I loove Green! Can I please have some variety of green or turquoise?