C3C PBEM: "Rocroy" - Great Armada scenario

[greygamer]

The roads NE of Antwerpen have been finally rendered unusable after a sustained bombardment from the Dutch guns thereabouts.

On the diplomatic front Dutch envoys were able to secure an alliance with the Scots against the Catholic oppressors, no doubt helped by French victories against the League.

GPS to LouLong

 

[LouLong]

Came earlier than expected ! Missed Civ too much

Anyway the League counter-attacked near Blois and was more successfull this time. They lost a musketman but killed one pikeman, one rider and 1 musketman (although he was promoted killing one of our units) and we recaptured the 6 bombards.
In the channel two carracks attacked a Sea Dog whose name I failed to write down (shame on me) and sunk it. One of the carracks was lost in the attack.

 

[Knutis]

On the diplomatic front Dutch envoys were able to secure an alliance with the Scots against the Catholic oppressors, no doubt helped by French victories against the League.

The Irish fail to see the logic behind the Scots' choice to ally with the protestants and the attack on Ireland that will probably follow.
If Ireland falls, then England will soon turn its eyes northwards.


Also, according to the rules, if I got it right, you should have waited untill next turn with that alliance.
I guess I can live with that error though.

 

[Pinman]

Arrrrrrghhhhh!

I cant believe you took those bombards AGAIN.

 

[Knutis]

A company of knights attacked Belfast to test the defences. It was bombarded and defeated, but managed to report the presence of a carrack just outside the city. This could indicate that the city had recieved reinforcements, so it was decieded that the troops stationed in Dublin and Newry should heal completely before starting an assault.

2/4 knight vs 3/3 musketman (1/3)

A fleet of 5 Scottish caravels are seen north of Coleraine, our sweet capital. 2 Irish caravels are sent to block the fjords west of Glascow and south of Oban to prevent others from joining in.

GPS Hasdrubal Barca

 

[Hasdrubal Barca]

GPS Turn 6 Maghrib

A major battle at Mellila
Maghrib loses 4 Horsemen and 6 Pirates

Spain loses 3 Musketmen and 3 Pikes

We fail to take the city, in a bit of rage the commander sends in the reserves to try a second wave!

 

[Pinman]

News From The French Front

Aggression Is Not The Answer

West of Tours

The League, not satisfied by the last slaughter, has advanced forward from Nantes. After hearing the news, Henry of Navarre exclaimed, " Do these slimy buggers EVER quit!?!" and ordered the French Forces west from Tours. Still savouring their last victory, the French Forces headed by the French Army took the high ground above the enemy.

The battle started out well with the deaths of a Pikeman and Musketman at the hands of our Army. The demoralized enemy was then subjected to a heavy artillery barrage before the Landsknecht charged. In the heat of battle, two Landsknechts, a Reiter and a Rider were killed. The French lost a Landsknecht and have sustained heavy damage to our defensive forces.

6/11 French Army (5/11) vs 4/4 Pikeman
5/11 French Army (3/11) vs 3/3 Musketman
4/5 Lansknecht (2/5) vs 3/3 Lansknecht
3/3 Landsknecht (1/3) vs 3/3 Rider
3/3 Landsknecht (2/3) vs 2/3 Reiter (*Bombarded*)
3/3 Musketman vs 2/3 Landsknecht (1/3) (*Bombarded*)
1/5 Landsknecht vs 1/3 Landsknecht

After the harsh battle, an injured Musketman killed a weak Rider to recapture the 'fort'.

3/5 Musketman (2/5) vs 1/3 Rider

Every Action Has a Reaction

Nantes

Following the battle, the French Naval Scouts reported that the enemy destroyed were the 'Defenders of Nantes'. With it's defense out of the way, the French have landed outside Nantes to begin a siege.

GPS to Scotland.

Pinman of Navarre

 

[FuglCiv]

GPS to Spain

The Irish fail to see the logic behind the Scots' choice to ally with the protestants and the attack on Ireland that will probably follow.

I'm sorry to inform the Irish that it is economy and swords that decides politics, not religion.

Also, according to the rules, if I got it right, you should have waited untill next turn with that alliance.
I guess I can live with that error though.

This might have been a small rule break from our part; but though the alliance was negotiated at turn 5, the alliance wasn't formally accepted until turn 6.

 

[Knutis]

I'm sorry to inform the Irish that it is economy and swords that decides politics, not religion.

Economy, swords and a talent to manipulate others to act as their pawns it seems.
The English obviously have this talent.
Remember King of Scots, that when a pawn loose its usefullness will soon be removed from the board.

 

[Pinman]

I would remind the forgetful Irish that it was the Dutch diplomats who were responsible for this alliance.

The Scots can rest assured that the French will not permit any betreyal of Scotland. You are welcomed as the newest member of our noble cause.

Pinman

 

[Knutis]

I would remind the forgetful Irish that it was the Dutch diplomats who were responsible for this alliance.

You are of course right. Thank you for correcting me. The English only have a talent for cruelty and cowardice.

 

[semental]

I will apologize in advance for the lack of graphics - and is Sully still next?

Mellila - killed an Arab spear, 3 Arab horseman and a pirate. Lost a rider and a pikeman and captured a worker.

 

[Pinman]

Nope you are GPSing to Quarky.

He said that he pmed you his e-mail but i'll resend it to you. (via pm)

Pinman

 

[semental]

Thanks.

Lou would you please update the first page list. I usually check there if I cannot remember - which is often.

 

[Quarky]

Game received yesterday, but couldn't play (spent 18 hours at work.. ). It is first on the list for tonight, even before Rome Total War


To our great friends and neighbours north of the border. It is good to have the Scot's on side, and together we can make Britain Great.

We look forward to working closely with our new allies for the benefit of all mankind.

 

[semental]

To our great friends and neighbours north of the border. It is good to have the Scot's on side, and together we can make Britain Great.

As in a wholly own territory of...

 

[Quarky]

After an internal revolution (overthrowing of Akskully), the new military commander continues preperations where the old left off.


GPS ----> Greygamer

 

[greygamer]

Sustained bombardment by the Dutch guns have finally reduced the Walloon fort on the Dutch border and also the roads south east of there.

GPS LouLong

 

[LouLong]

Killed a musketman north of Lyons.
Killed another one near Poitiers (in the fortress). Cut the roads there.


Note : updated the players' list on the front page.

 

[Knutis]

4/4 Knight (4/6) vs 4/4? Pikeman
5/5 Gallowglass vs 3/3 Musketman (3/3)
5/5 Gallowglass vs 3/3 Musketman (3/5)
3/3 Gallowglass (4/5) vs 3/3 Musketman
3/3 Gallowglass (4/5) vs 3/3 Musketman
3/3 Gallowglass vs 3/5 Musketman (3/6)
5/6 Gallowglass (1/6) vs 3/6 Musketman
3/3 Gallowglass (3/3) vs 3/3 Rider
5/5 Gallowglass (3/5) vs 3/3 Rider
3/3 Gallowglass vs 3/3 Rider (5/5)
3/5 Gallowglass vs 5/5 Rider (2/6)
3/5 Gallowglass (1/5) vs 3/3 Rider
3/5 Gallowglass (1/5) vs 2/5 Rider
Destroyed 5(?) bombards and sunk at leat one carrack

gps hasdrubal