stCVNNES: In Story and Song
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Israelite9191
You should be reading
Another thing that helps for strategy is to read up on real strategies used in history. I have, rather successfully, used Mongol, Roman, Carthaginian, Greek, Chinese, and Israelite strategies. I suggest The Art of War, which is particularly helpful in integrating untraditional tactics, Genghis Khan and the Makingof the Modern World, which is mainly a biography and history of the Mongol Empire but also includes extensive coverage of battle tactics and empire management, and the Old Testament of the Bible, I know it sounds odd but I have used strategies from there as have people in OTL very successfully. Also, if you don't know the abrreviation already, OTL is "Our Time Line," it took me forever to figure that one out. There are other books, but I can't seem to think of them right now. I hope this helps. Oh yeah, do watch the History Chanel. Like every thing is military history and coverage of battle tactics is very good.
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
Wikipedia, a comprehensive world history atlas, and a nice historical book on the time period doesn't hurt either.
For example, a book on the Punic Wars is really helpful for developing Classical Age armies, tactics, and even governments, in the Med of course.
EDIT: ATL=Alternate Timeline
Also, there's a great book out there called What If? It's an alternate history book that deals with all sorts of popular PoD's.
For example, a book on the Punic Wars is really helpful for developing Classical Age armies, tactics, and even governments, in the Med of course.
EDIT: ATL=Alternate Timeline
Also, there's a great book out there called What If? It's an alternate history book that deals with all sorts of popular PoD's.
MjM
Deity
Also, reading older classic NESes can't do harm either.
The Yellow Emperor, Sage King Huang Di and the Empress Luo Zu proclaim the Festival of the Harvest Moon. The abundance of the Way is apparent to all who partake of it. Rejoice and celebrate the bounty of our land and the resourcefulness of our people. We establish this day, for all time, as a day of gathering together and sharing. The harvests are in and we are prepared for the quiet months of looking inward and working inside. From the strength of yang to the softness of yin, from outer world of crops and herds, to the inner world of industriousness and preparation, we cross over this day as we will cross back in spring.
49. Ko - Revolution (Molting)
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----- above Tui The Joyous, Lake
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-- -- below Li The Clinging, Flame
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The Judgement
Revolution. On your own day
You are believed.
Supreme success,
Furthering through perseverance.
Remorse disappears.
The Image
Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.
Thus the superior man
Sets the calendar in order
And makes the seasons clear.
49. Ko - Revolution (Molting)
-- --
----- above Tui The Joyous, Lake
-----
-----
-- -- below Li The Clinging, Flame
-----
The Judgement
Revolution. On your own day
You are believed.
Supreme success,
Furthering through perseverance.
Remorse disappears.
The Image
Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.
Thus the superior man
Sets the calendar in order
And makes the seasons clear.
ThomAnder
Deity
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OOC: did you make those poems yourself? If so very impressive!
IC:
*secret*
To: Lydia, Ilium, Mittani, Phoenicia
From: Trebizond
We propose a defensive alliance against the militaristic Hittites. Or an offensive one if you feel like venturing. The Hittites are little better than blood-thirsty barbarians. We feel that it is in the interest of all civilizations to keep these mongrels checked.
IC:
*secret*
To: Lydia, Ilium, Mittani, Phoenicia
From: Trebizond
We propose a defensive alliance against the militaristic Hittites. Or an offensive one if you feel like venturing. The Hittites are little better than blood-thirsty barbarians. We feel that it is in the interest of all civilizations to keep these mongrels checked.
MjM
Deity
ThomAnder said:
You must frequent OT often.
He's an awesome poet.
The way that can be explained is not the Way.
erez87
Lord of Random
- Joined
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to Orleans:
The only reason our colony exist it's for trade reletions so trade it is.
SECRET
but please, do not ally with the Brittany.. They are refusing our trade and we must deal with that. Aid them and we could not trade...
to Tarttesos:
Realy? Now you offer that? After the mediterian trade is already yours and Sicily's? Yeah many thanks but we refuse. And your not allowed at all in Portuguss harbors and do not enter Portuguse territorial waters as it will be considered an act of war. We wish no diplomacy with the likes of you, you are not even true Iberian people! Now run to play with your boats.
to Castile, Basque:
For some reasons we hadsome border clashes... W wish to strech the hand of peace with your kingdoms in hopes of a better future for us all. Also trade would be most welcome.
to British isles kingdoms:
Shall we extent our trade more?
to Mauritians:
You allowed the Tarttesian conqueres to occupy your northern lands.. fight them! they will come to conquer you all if you won't fight them now.. We wish for nothing more than trade and peace, and as you cans e, they are interested in lands.
The only reason our colony exist it's for trade reletions so trade it is.
SECRET
but please, do not ally with the Brittany.. They are refusing our trade and we must deal with that. Aid them and we could not trade...
to Tarttesos:
Realy? Now you offer that? After the mediterian trade is already yours and Sicily's? Yeah many thanks but we refuse. And your not allowed at all in Portuguss harbors and do not enter Portuguse territorial waters as it will be considered an act of war. We wish no diplomacy with the likes of you, you are not even true Iberian people! Now run to play with your boats.
to Castile, Basque:
For some reasons we hadsome border clashes... W wish to strech the hand of peace with your kingdoms in hopes of a better future for us all. Also trade would be most welcome.
to British isles kingdoms:
Shall we extent our trade more?
to Mauritians:
You allowed the Tarttesian conqueres to occupy your northern lands.. fight them! they will come to conquer you all if you won't fight them now.. We wish for nothing more than trade and peace, and as you cans e, they are interested in lands.
Gelion
Retired Captain
OOC:To Rome:
Yeah sure...but we are kinda far. So no
IC:
To the Medes (Medians in our talk):
The King of Persia, ruler of Fars, Kerman, Semnan and Yazd, owner of the great city of Susa, powerfull Monarch Kambiz the II sends his greetings to the ruler of Medes. Kambiz assumes that it would ensure peace, prosperity and cooperation btweeen Persians and Medes if the ruler of Medes were to marry sister of the great King of Kambez. Let us know of your descision shortly.
Yeah sure...but we are kinda far. So no
IC:
To the Medes (Medians in our talk):
The King of Persia, ruler of Fars, Kerman, Semnan and Yazd, owner of the great city of Susa, powerfull Monarch Kambiz the II sends his greetings to the ruler of Medes. Kambiz assumes that it would ensure peace, prosperity and cooperation btweeen Persians and Medes if the ruler of Medes were to marry sister of the great King of Kambez. Let us know of your descision shortly.
From: Orleans
To: Portugal
*secret* Surely you do not plan to invade Brittany? Its logistically impossible, and would cause more harm then good...trust us, when the time comes, our "alliance" will be quickly forgotten if you know what Im saying
To: Portugal
*secret* Surely you do not plan to invade Brittany? Its logistically impossible, and would cause more harm then good...trust us, when the time comes, our "alliance" will be quickly forgotten if you know what Im saying
erez87
Lord of Random
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SECRET: Have yout noticed that most things considered impposible are also usualy the untried? For the time being we have no plans of conquering anyone... bu we need the trade in Brittany as Tarttesos destoried any chance we will have richer trade...Azale said:From: Orleans
To: Portugal
*secret* Surely you do not plan to invade Brittany? Its logistically impossible, and would cause more harm then good...trust us, when the time comes, our "alliance" will be quickly forgotten if you know what Im saying
Oruc
Reactionary
Azale said:
Of course master I'll do that right away
The Farow said:
Very well
From Tartessos
To Portugal
We knew a problem would brew if we cut off trade to you. We are sorry that you do not wish to solve the problem, but acted agressivly. Our people came here to Iberia and settled here just like yours except you destroyed another entire kingdom and took their lands. Do not tell the Tartessians whose land is rightfully whose when you've stolen land from others. Then you tell the Mauritians to attack us when you tried to take land from them as well. Sorry your ships are banned from even setting foot in those straits.
From Tartessos
To Mauritians
We have no intrests of expanding deeper into North Africa. Do not listen to the Portuguss. We will continue to supply your people with supplies as long you leave our one small colony alone.
From Tartessos
To Castille and Basque
We would like to extend our NAP to an alliance to curve Portuguss and Aragonese aggression. We will provide your merchants with free access to our ports if you agree.This is purely a defensive alliance to protect the sovereignty of our great nations.
To Portugal
We knew a problem would brew if we cut off trade to you. We are sorry that you do not wish to solve the problem, but acted agressivly. Our people came here to Iberia and settled here just like yours except you destroyed another entire kingdom and took their lands. Do not tell the Tartessians whose land is rightfully whose when you've stolen land from others. Then you tell the Mauritians to attack us when you tried to take land from them as well. Sorry your ships are banned from even setting foot in those straits.
From Tartessos
To Mauritians
We have no intrests of expanding deeper into North Africa. Do not listen to the Portuguss. We will continue to supply your people with supplies as long you leave our one small colony alone.
From Tartessos
To Castille and Basque
We would like to extend our NAP to an alliance to curve Portuguss and Aragonese aggression. We will provide your merchants with free access to our ports if you agree.This is purely a defensive alliance to protect the sovereignty of our great nations.
To Portugal
From Tartessos
You are such hypocrites! You conquered the peoples of Aquitaine and almost the peoples of Mauritia. We realize we made a mistake and are willing to welcome your merchants. You continue to hold a grudge. The Kingdom of Tartessos apologizes for our aggressive monopolization over the trade through the straits of Gibralter. Our government has now apologized and is willing to make up for the wrongs of the past, but are willing to get rid of a grudge?
From Tartessos
You are such hypocrites! You conquered the peoples of Aquitaine and almost the peoples of Mauritia. We realize we made a mistake and are willing to welcome your merchants. You continue to hold a grudge. The Kingdom of Tartessos apologizes for our aggressive monopolization over the trade through the straits of Gibralter. Our government has now apologized and is willing to make up for the wrongs of the past, but are willing to get rid of a grudge?
Oruc
Reactionary
to Catalunya
From Aragon
Peace at current borders
From Aragon
Peace at current borders
