RBCiv Conquests SG Discussion Thread

[LKendter]

When will this start?

If it is close to after my vacation ends - Aug 8, then I will sign up for one game. Not the sid game - still haven't tried so couldn't contribute much.

 

[SesnOfWthr]

I'd like to volunteer for either England or Russia also.

However, like LK, I have not played this before, so I'll be learning on the fly.

 

[Bede]

Austria and Prussia on Demigod. Thanks

 

[Justus II]

As I mentioned, I'll have to sit this one out, I won't be back until the 21st. However I have a question, mostly for Doc, who seems to have the most experience with this scenario. When I took a look at it a while ago, I saw that the French, in Republic, begin the game hit with max WW due to the locked wars. If they don't switch to Monarchy, how do they overcome that? Or is that just part of their disadvantage, and they have to pay lux to compensate. Admittedly, the Republic is the correct historical term after the Revolution, but wan't one of the final straws that Napoleon crowned himself emperor? Just curious how that is usually handled?

 

[Ankka]

How aboyut a little modding and making the Netherlands playable... on Sid?

Just to see how long you can stay alive vs France.

 

[romeothemonk]

As I mentioned, I'll have to sit this one out, I won't be back until the 21st. However I have a question, mostly for Doc, who seems to have the most experience with this scenario. When I took a look at it a while ago, I saw that the French, in Republic, begin the game hit with max WW due to the locked wars. If they don't switch to Monarchy, how do they overcome that? Or is that just part of their disadvantage, and they have to pay lux to compensate. Admittedly, the Republic is the correct historical term after the Revolution, but wan't one of the final straws that Napoleon crowned himself emperor? Just curious how that is usually handled?

I have played through this scenario extensively as well. I usually play as france to Try different Strats. As France I usually try to get 6-8 luxes, Cathedrals, colloseums, and 30% lux. This will allow my empire to flow nicely for a short time. By destroying the Dutch, and getting some alliances against the Portugese, and claiming Italy Quickly, WW drops to manageable levels. On Deity, where I conquered Britain and all their allies, France just rolled over everyone once the WW dropped. The Corruption reduction of Republic is huge. The Commerce bonus allows you to actually research. (Plus pulling a 7-fer on turn 30 doesn't hurt either) I can usually VP win by turn 45 with France.
The higher difficulties almost make the VP win that much easier, as enemy cities grow that much faster, and you can almost always capture a size 12 or larger city for nice VP.

 

[Justus II]

Thanks. That's interesting to know that destroying the Dutch actually does reduce WW, I wasn't sure with the way the locked alliance/locked war thing was set up, whether the fact you are locked in war meant full WW the whole game or if it was effected by who you were still actively at war with.

 

[Speaker]

Sid level please.

 

[Sir Bugsy]

I think to be historically accurate, France should switch to a Despotism halfway through the game to simulate Napolean crowning himself Emperor.

 

[microbe]

1. Russia 2. Spain 3. England

 

[Dwip]

Hrm. Since England and Russia seem to be about full, sign me up for Austria or Prussia.

 

[Aggie]

I really don't care which tribe I will be playing, as long as it is a very challenging scenario from doc's list

 

[6thGenTexan]

Anywhere available is fine with me.

 

[Arathorn]

I'd be up for the Sid game, presumably on France. Some variantism might be good, too, if people are interested and/or have good suggestions.

Arathorn

 

[Speaker]

With our usual leader, Charis, out of commission, I'll step forward and coordinate RBC15 - Napoleonic Europe. Here are the teams I have assembled:

RBC15a: France- Sid
Arathorn (Capt)
Speaker
Romeothemonk
T-Hawk

RBC15b: England- Deity
Sir Bugsy (Capt)
Kiech
SesnofWthr
LKendter (on vacation, so place at end of rotation)

RBC15c: Russia - Deity (or DG if desired) with Domination goal
Doc Tsiolkovski (Capt)
Grahamiam
Microbe

RBC15d: Austria- Demigod
6thGenTexan (Capt)
Dwip
-0blivion-
Bede

RBC15e: Spain- Demigod
Grimjack (Capt)
Aggie
Chenglian
Barbslinger

RBC15f: Ottomans- Emperor
OPEN SG

RBC15g: Prussia- (?)

If I forgot or mislisted someone, please feel to correct me and I'll edit my post.

We will aim to start playing this weekend. Captains will be in charge of creating their threads and posting the start file. If someone would like to volunteer to run the Open game, that would be great. I would do it, but the next two weeks will be hectic for me as I'm moving to a new city.

 

[barbslinger]

Please add me into Demi-god spain if possible

 

[Speaker]

Sure thing Barbslinger.

 

[T-hawk]

Confirm me for the Sid game, but I'd appreciate if Arathorn could do the captaining. My time will be limited this month and I can't guarantee availability, but I don't want to miss out entirely.

 

[Speaker]

We still have openings in the Spain, Austria, and Russia games. We can also create a Prussian team if anyone wants it. So let's get some more sign ups here!

 

[romeothemonk]

Do not forget the Open Aztecs DG game from the last set. So far we are 3 turn sets in and I would like to finish it. (My first chance at trying anything like gasp "leading".)
The Link for any and all who are interested. LK, TmC and Myself have all taken a turn and it appears emminently winnable.
The glorious Victoy awaits YOU