I have been tinkering with another Nobility/Family type NES which will be character driven.
This will take place in the Kingdom of Rome, when the last monarch has been driven out of town and the Nobles (wealthy) rule as a council. So this NES invites the players to flesh out Rome in their desire and own directions. Ignore Carthage and focus on expanding to the East. Defeat Carthage and expand no more. Or control the world, Roman style. The options are limitless and as Noble Families you will hold the future of Rome in your hands and just maybe if you command the loyalty of the troops and the popularity of the plebes ultimate power could be yours.
Basically as mod I will represent only the Plebe class, Merchant class and emotions of the troops under various commands. (Note this does not mean the troops will act independently, it simply means I will tell Generals whether their troops are mutinous, content or loyal.) Also as mod I will represent the other powers around Rome, such as Carthage, Etruscans, Greeks, etc... as well as providing certain scenarios from time to time for the Senate to debate, such as a Messenger arriving from an NPC General or Governor stating he needs reinforcements or money.
The players will be responsible in choosing the 2 Consuls, providing budgets for the various departments, such as Military, Public, etc. The players should they be Generals, Consuls or Governors will have greater power and can flesh out their own individual commands, Generals can go to war, under a Consul (or go Rogue), Consuls can negotiate treaties with other powers and command armies, and Governors can build cities and recruit troops.
This is where I am trying to make all systems work together, Generals or Consuls desiring reinforcements must first authorize it from the Senate, who appropriates the funds. A Messenger then goes to a local Governor asking him to raise a Legion or 2 worth of troops via recruitment campaigns. With this done, the Governor then informs the Senate the Legions are formed and ready to march, the Senate then issues the orders for these Legions to march to X location and join the command of the General/Consul originating all this. As the NES progresses the rules will change and the Senate may see less of a role in forming new legions. Of course Legions are not the only thing the Senate needs to authorize, they must also authorize a city for a Triumph arch or coliseum and order a General or Consul to detach a legion to assist in building certain buildings.
Stats will be for the most part up to the players to maintain and will look as follows:
Family Name/player
Head of Family:
Matron (Head of Family, Female (generally Wife):
Children:
Adopted Members: (Brothers, Cousins, or even a soldier in your Legion.)
Wealth: (Will go by Sestertes)
Prestige: (Lists offices held and current office.) This will currently be empty at beginning of NES.
Power: (Lists Legions under family command, if no Legions, private security force will be listed, or are Governor, will list Provincial troops instead.) Likewise will be empty at beginning of NES.
Rather than placing age next to members, put years of birth, makes it easier to maintain and follow. No more changing ages every year.
Let me know if there are any interests or if anyone feels there is anything that could be added or changed.
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