Seon
Not An Evil Liar
I think Orange implied that nations will have no idea about your movement Sepuku, so every movement you make would be kind of recon move
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Northen Wolf
Young Hunter
Let say, I want to "hire" character, or I get an offer for hire, or capture one (by luck):
I will be willing to help that peasant with unique skills, like vampirism or charisma etc. for a fee of some-sort (let say he offers me to return larger amounts of gold than I invest). Creating deals between nation and character is allowed?
Can I use that character as recon unit ? (Can he do recon?)
Can i use him to cause problems (lower income in some country for an example)?
Can he lead, take part, or have influance to armies, battles etc.
Or Can't I make these deals like this?
I will be willing to help that peasant with unique skills, like vampirism or charisma etc. for a fee of some-sort (let say he offers me to return larger amounts of gold than I invest). Creating deals between nation and character is allowed?
Can I use that character as recon unit ? (Can he do recon?)
Can i use him to cause problems (lower income in some country for an example)?
Can he lead, take part, or have influance to armies, battles etc.
Or Can't I make these deals like this?
....WOW I kinda feel stupid....oh well, I got the stupid question outa the way early I guess
orangelex44
Partisan
@Sepuku: It wasn't really a dumb question, I just didn't really figure what you meant.
No, characters cannot act as reconaissance - for either themselves or on behalf of a nation. They may get information about things during their turn that you, as a player, can tell others - I don't care. But they can't be explicitly used for recon.
@Wolf: There is only one character available for hire: Magnadine, through the Hippus. None of the others can be "officially" hired because you don't have anything to offer them. Unofficially, you can cut as many deals as you like, but there's no guarantee that you can trust the character in question - only Magnadine is punished in any way for violating agreements, and even he will have a certain amount of leeway in the right situations.
Actually, the above statement isn't quite completely true. There may be a character or two that you could potentially offer things to, but on the whole, I would doubt that you'd want to be closely associated with them. For instance, you could offer some of your citizens to Duin; but would you?
Anyway, back to Magnadine. He's useful because he does exactly what you asked - he leads battles personally, and can hold a great influence in them. Hiring or having him can be a huge difference-maker. Other characters can take an influence in battles as well, although they'll generally be "behind the times" (their update comes afterwards, remember) and their influence less palpable. The exception, of course, is any battle between a character w/followers and a nation.
I know some of this isn't quite clear, but hopefully it'll make more sense as we go through a couple updates. Speaking of which, I'll be at home this weekend, with a slower Internet connection - the update may come a bit later that I'd hope, probably Sunday instead of Saturday. I do still want orders by (my) noon on Saturday; anyone that cannot make this deadline should contact me as soon as possible.
No, characters cannot act as reconaissance - for either themselves or on behalf of a nation. They may get information about things during their turn that you, as a player, can tell others - I don't care. But they can't be explicitly used for recon.
@Wolf: There is only one character available for hire: Magnadine, through the Hippus. None of the others can be "officially" hired because you don't have anything to offer them. Unofficially, you can cut as many deals as you like, but there's no guarantee that you can trust the character in question - only Magnadine is punished in any way for violating agreements, and even he will have a certain amount of leeway in the right situations.
Actually, the above statement isn't quite completely true. There may be a character or two that you could potentially offer things to, but on the whole, I would doubt that you'd want to be closely associated with them. For instance, you could offer some of your citizens to Duin; but would you?
Anyway, back to Magnadine. He's useful because he does exactly what you asked - he leads battles personally, and can hold a great influence in them. Hiring or having him can be a huge difference-maker. Other characters can take an influence in battles as well, although they'll generally be "behind the times" (their update comes afterwards, remember) and their influence less palpable. The exception, of course, is any battle between a character w/followers and a nation.
I know some of this isn't quite clear, but hopefully it'll make more sense as we go through a couple updates. Speaking of which, I'll be at home this weekend, with a slower Internet connection - the update may come a bit later that I'd hope, probably Sunday instead of Saturday. I do still want orders by (my) noon on Saturday; anyone that cannot make this deadline should contact me as soon as possible.
orangelex44
Partisan
I've been getting some great questions lately, and some of them brought up points that I should make here.
The short descriptions of units are just that - short descriptions, and in no way complete. Some of your units may have talents that are not immediately apparent. I've intentionally not listed all unit abilities, or what units are good against others. I'll gladly answer specific questions, but my goal is to see people try to get creative.
Same deal with what you spend gold on - don't assume that all you can buy are units! I haven't listed anything else, but that's only because I don't want people to limit themselves to what *I* create. Pretty much anything can be done if you just ask me.
EDIT: and I have final orders from Malakim, Doviello, and Khazad, correct? Did I miss anyone?
EDIT2: oh, and Balseraph. Anyone else? I want to see some of this epic Elven battle...
The short descriptions of units are just that - short descriptions, and in no way complete. Some of your units may have talents that are not immediately apparent. I've intentionally not listed all unit abilities, or what units are good against others. I'll gladly answer specific questions, but my goal is to see people try to get creative.
Same deal with what you spend gold on - don't assume that all you can buy are units! I haven't listed anything else, but that's only because I don't want people to limit themselves to what *I* create. Pretty much anything can be done if you just ask me.
EDIT: and I have final orders from Malakim, Doviello, and Khazad, correct? Did I miss anyone?
EDIT2: oh, and Balseraph. Anyone else? I want to see some of this epic Elven battle...
Seon
Not An Evil Liar
Anyways, wish me luck everyone! I am hosting a talent show for my school tommorros, and I have been acting just as weird and insane in my school as I am acting all dribbling and babbling here.
Can't wait.... I have some stuff written... but not set in stone.... I have some ideas.... but I want to see what the nations do first..... then decide on a direction
Me neither! I wanna see how my playgroud is shaped before I "have a little fun" in it
orangelex44
Partisan
My attempt at art. A handful of unit icons I created to put on my map... more to come as I need them.
In case you can't tell:
archer-orc-boat-camp-swordsmen-priest-recon
Spoiler :
In case you can't tell:
archer-orc-boat-camp-swordsmen-priest-recon
Seon
Not An Evil Liar
... Errr... Unique.... Icons, Orange
orangelex44
Partisan
Well, they're recognizeable. Kinda.
So I'm not an artist. Still, they look better when they're on the map. I promise. The set now includes a pony rider and dwarf!
So I'm not an artist. Still, they look better when they're on the map. I promise. The set now includes a pony rider and dwarf!
Northen Wolf
Young Hunter
Diamondeye
So Happy I Could Die
32x32 pixel icons of the units you have sofar, in my MS Paint drawing. I am not too proud of the dorf, though.
orangelex44
Partisan
I like my pictures.... 
... but I may take some of yours for other things, or nations.
... but I may take some of yours for other things, or nations.orangelex44
Partisan
Oh, and a reminder: You have something like 30 hours left before orders, people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klWluYoa0_8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klWluYoa0_8
Immaculate
unerring
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the video is not available in my country
Haseri
Emperor
If it's a music video, because of an argument a few weeks ago between YouTube and the record companies, those in the UK can no longer view them. I can't find the news article for it though.
orangelex44
Partisan
That's a bummer... now you won't get to hear the melodious tones of Enrique!
Anyway, it's like 80 degrees (F) and sunny out here in Wisconsin, and I'm pumped. One more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbwcU2YbBRI
Anyway, it's like 80 degrees (F) and sunny out here in Wisconsin, and I'm pumped. One more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbwcU2YbBRI
