German SG II: The Second Reich!

[LKendter]

Pre-turn -
I check trading possiblities - Wines to Japan for 5gpt and misc. Furs for 7gpt. Japan is now cautious to us.
Furs to India for 7gpt and misc. 9gpt for wines. 8gpt for dyes. India is now polite.
Furs to Russia for 3gpt and misc. Wines 5gpt and misc. Dyes 5gpt.
Furs to Rome for 2gpt and misc. Wines 5 gpt.
Our first embassy on its way, 4 to go.

1305 - I begin research on Gunpowder. Time to find our the nasty question on saltpeter.
1310 - GACK! Something must have been rushed at Munich. So much for cascading university to Smiths
1315 - Smith's in 47 turns - I hate no cascade.
1325 - We can already trade with the world, so chemistry next.
1330 - Copernicu's completed in Berlin. I am offered to build musketmen [dance]
1345 - Physics next, with Newtons on the brain.
1350 - The babs are building Magellans
1360 - Japan joins the Magellans club

Summary - Our cities are now defended by Musketman. We are broke, but at +97 a turn, we should be back to $1000 by the time we build Wall Street.
Build Newtons in Berlin. Lets multiply the effect of Corpunicus.

 

[joespaniel]

OK, I dont know how the hell they got navigation so fast, but it doesnt matter. We will get Adam Smiths and try for Newton's in Berlin.

Donsig - see if you can up the production of Munich by making some mines without stopping its growth. Its worth a look.

Go for Newton's, we are neck and neck with Japan. Dont let them get it first!

Also, I rush-built JS Bachs in Munich, so we might not need to spend 10% on luxuries anymore. Again, its worth looking into.

If we are making +97 gold per turn, we can up the science rate a notch or two. It should be at least 60% if not 70%.

Its donsig's turn, followed by Palehorse76.
Have fun with it, good luck!

EDIT: I have installed v1.17 patch. I suggest everyone do the same before their next turn.

 

[donsig]

1375 AD: Physics now taught in German universities.

1395: New theory of gravity taught in German universities. Gave 20 gold foreign aid to Babylon. Sold physics to Ghandi for 15 g/t + 9 g. Also sold him saltpeter for his WM, 8 g\t + 20g. Enrolled Ceasar in Phy 101 in return for printing press, navigational aids and spices.

1400: Lost incense imports and Japan declares war on the German Republic! They attack Lubeck on Big Horse Island. Spontaneous celbrations in support of the Chancellor through out Germany.

1405: Seige of Matsuyama begun.

1410: Matsuyama occupied.

1415: Political activists urge democracy. They are quietly ignored.

1420-1445: Germany navy upgraded as our forces move north. Objective: Sapporo.

 

[donsig]

Many wonders in progress. Free artistry 2 turns away. Our science rate is at 50%. Upping it did not gives us new techs faster than 4 turns.

My advice is to conquer Japan. They started the war so war weariness should be acceptable. There is also room to increase the luxury rate. India and Babylon have luxuries we could trade for. We have cash to buy colliseums and cathedtrals.

And most importantly of all: Germany is militaristic!

 

[joespaniel]

Nice turns, Herr Donsig.

Palehorse is up, take that island!

As for conquering all of Japan, would it be worth it?

Would we gain alot of luxuries and resources?

Time will tell...

Good luck, Palehorse!

 

[damunzy]

On it.

 

[donsig]

I think the Japanese only have incense. Who knows, they may have rubber or oil someday.

They wanted to talk on my last turn. I ignored them.

If we get ahead in science we could get all the luxuries we want for techs.

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Danzig (the second capital IIRC) lies smack in the middle of Germany I notice. Shall we now send our forces across the Eastern Sea to conquer the lands there and build a new palace for New Germany there, sometime in the future?

Otherwise, all we'll be doing is developing our empire. How uncustomary....

 

[joespaniel]

Munich is the 2nd capitol, which keeps the entire lower half of the empire out of corruption.

If we move the Palace out of Berlin, the top half will be near useless.

Actually, improving our empire is exactly what we were doing, untill Japan declared war on us.

Japan----> <---- Germany

After Palehorse76 is done, Knight-Dragon or Cunobelin of Hippo is up.
Whoever posts first after PaleHorse's summary.

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Are we gonna involve ourselves in the 'Old World' now or shall we play an isolationist but powerful empire?

I think we shld start looking out for conquest opportunities esp for luxuries. Looks like we have a great set-up for our homeland.
But Japan seems too far away.

 

[damunzy]

Still looking as to what I am goign to do (plus been busy with life). Any input would be appreciated! I like all the workers we have going, the screen is alive with slaves and blue collared workers!

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Development for now I guess and continual naval defence against Japan. Just don't let them land troops. Other than that, we can take over those small islands with Japanese cities. The rest is up to you.

 

[damunzy]

O.K. Any suggested first city? Pick off the satelites and work my way inside? I am afraid that since they are a religions empire that flipping might occour (I always play Japs so I have never had play against them).

---------------Summary of Events---------------
Turn  Year  Event
 0    1445  Nothing yet, just starting this thang and looking around.

 

[Cunobelin Of Hippo]

KD should go after PH. I've got to get a crack for the new patch in order to play.

As for the Japanese...do we really want to fight them just as they're getting Samurai??? Could be a VERY difficult invasion with those guys around.

 

[damunzy]

crack is already out and works good, ofcourse I am talking about the stuff they sell on the streets!

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Originally posted by PaleHorse76
O.K. Any suggested first city? Pick off the satelites and work my way inside? I am afraid that since they are a religions empire that flipping might occour (I always play Japs so I have never had play against them).

---------------Summary of Events---------------
Turn  Year  Event
 0    1445  Nothing yet, just starting this thang and looking around.

It's your call, so decide on your own. Just don't take forever.....

But I think mainland Japan is too far away at this time; an invasion will hurt our economic and scientific development somewhat. We shld reserve any mainland invasion for our Panzers.

 

[joespaniel]

Take their island near us and then make peace.

We'll fry that fish later.:fish:

 

[damunzy]

Sorry it has taken me so long but it had been a busy long weekend. I only was able to get thru 10 turns, but without further ado, here is the game:

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Some small explanation or a really concise report will be nice. But never mind, will get to it in 10-12 hours.

 

[Ohwell]

The German Reich has grown substantially since I last saw her...

I say forget waiting until panzers, so that our teutonic vassals can send forth their knights and smite all Japanese evil!

That is just my opinion...

Actually, I would love to do some island hopping! We'd have to go for amphibious warfare though...

I can't wait for Mass Production... It is by far my favorite tech in the game. By then, we shall rule the known seas!

I got my PC back yesterday, but the battery ran out. ANd they forgot to send me a power cord! funny though. I really want to play this game!