Flouzemaker
Prince
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2007
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After the moderately acclaimed "Gilgamesh's Court," and the somewhat heralded "Suleiman's Harem," Flouzemaker (that's me) presents...
Pacal's ( Ball ) Court!
You, the poor, unsuspecting reader, shall be able to, well... read this possibly tall tale of triumph, glory and/or humiliating defeat, provided that you do indeed possess the arcane knowledge of reading English.
Furthermore, you'll eventually be reading this potentially (though probably not) spectacular saga in "real time."
When the story finally reaches the date of 1 AD... that's where I'll be in the game! You, for the first time, shall be able to enlighten me with your wisdom (gawd knows I need it) and, for once, I'll actually be able to use your counsel.
For now, however, you'll only get the starting location at 4000 BC. I have some leaders to draw, so it'll take some time until I reach 1 AD...
Still, we might as well proceed.
Our game looks like this:
A small, rocky, big & small map with Island mixed in, low sea level and normal speed. Actually, I wanted "epic" but forgot to put it at epic... so we're at normal. Too lazy to restart another game.
In addition, we have "diplomatic victory" turned off, eliminating the Apostolic Palace and the UN.
We'll be competing against nine other A.I.'s, so I expect we'll be packed rather tighly. Just in case that doesn't generate enough conflict, our beloved barbarians shall be raging.
And who is our potentially heroic leader? Just in case you didn't notice the subtle hints, it is:
Pacal II, the soon to be Great!
PACAL! After years of wandering around aimlessly, your people, the Mayans, have accidentally made YOU their leader!
Me?
Yes, you!
Wow. Sucks to be the Mayans, huh?
Fear not, young Ahau, for I shall grant you a lifespan of at least 6050 years!
SCORE!
That is, of course, only if some other Civilization doesn't wipe you off the face of the earth.
Oh. Sucks to be the Mayans, huh.
Of course, you cannot be expected to wisely lead your people without some sort of council. Meet your first adviser:
Lady Zac Kuk
MOM?!?!
Where did you put you cape, child?
My cape?
You'll catch a cold!
I guess I didn't want to trip on it or something. What are you doing here, mom?
I'm here to help my little boy, of course! I'll be taking charge of science, culture, and religion. And my good little boy'll listen to mommy, right?
~sigh~
Pacal's ( Ball ) Court!
You, the poor, unsuspecting reader, shall be able to, well... read this possibly tall tale of triumph, glory and/or humiliating defeat, provided that you do indeed possess the arcane knowledge of reading English.
Furthermore, you'll eventually be reading this potentially (though probably not) spectacular saga in "real time."
When the story finally reaches the date of 1 AD... that's where I'll be in the game! You, for the first time, shall be able to enlighten me with your wisdom (gawd knows I need it) and, for once, I'll actually be able to use your counsel.
For now, however, you'll only get the starting location at 4000 BC. I have some leaders to draw, so it'll take some time until I reach 1 AD...
Still, we might as well proceed.
Our game looks like this:
A small, rocky, big & small map with Island mixed in, low sea level and normal speed. Actually, I wanted "epic" but forgot to put it at epic... so we're at normal. Too lazy to restart another game.
In addition, we have "diplomatic victory" turned off, eliminating the Apostolic Palace and the UN.
We'll be competing against nine other A.I.'s, so I expect we'll be packed rather tighly. Just in case that doesn't generate enough conflict, our beloved barbarians shall be raging.
And who is our potentially heroic leader? Just in case you didn't notice the subtle hints, it is:
Pacal II, the soon to be Great!
PACAL! After years of wandering around aimlessly, your people, the Mayans, have accidentally made YOU their leader! Me? Yes, you! Wow. Sucks to be the Mayans, huh? Fear not, young Ahau, for I shall grant you a lifespan of at least 6050 years! SCORE! That is, of course, only if some other Civilization doesn't wipe you off the face of the earth. Oh. Sucks to be the Mayans, huh. Of course, you cannot be expected to wisely lead your people without some sort of council. Meet your first adviser: Lady Zac Kuk
MOM?!?! Where did you put you cape, child? My cape? You'll catch a cold! I guess I didn't want to trip on it or something. What are you doing here, mom? I'm here to help my little boy, of course! I'll be taking charge of science, culture, and religion. And my good little boy'll listen to mommy, right? ~sigh~
It's an honor, son! I am wise in the ways of war, young Ahau. Heed my words and we shall thrive. 
Do not be confused by the crown. It might look delicious, but it hides the world's most dangerous weapon! 
STOP IT!!!
The great Native American people welcome you, Pacal II. 
Would it be politically correct to offer you a peace-pipe? I guess I should rather ask if you are of legal age... 
May the heavens rain down blessings upon you, Pacal II! I am Mehmed II, wise and benevolent ruler of the Ottoman Empire! 
Feel free to begin showering me with tribute at your convenience. 
