das
Regeneration In Process
Its my birthday. So join the Holy League, NOW!
stSbNESIII - 1815 Turning the Clock Back
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Gelion
Retired Captain
Happy Birthday Das! May the League shine for eternity!
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das
Regeneration In Process
Somehow I suspect you weren't 100% sincere...
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
The Update is today, so there are a few who still need to send orders in, I'll start in a few hours, and it should not take long
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Update Started
Insane_Panda
Deity
w00t!!!!!
tententententen
tententententen
Bianezzi
Warlord
C'mon be patient...
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Hey German States, are you listening to me?
WE MUST ALLY!
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OOC: Everyone's invited to join my Open Sucession Game, the link is in my sig. We're very story-based, I think you guys are going to like it.
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Hey German States, are you listening to me?
WE MUST ALLY!
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OOC: Everyone's invited to join my Open Sucession Game, the link is in my sig. We're very story-based, I think you guys are going to like it.
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Started doesnt mean I'll post it now, simply means I started working on it and will not accept any more orders. Almost done now.
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Update 1 - 1816
Not What You Expect
Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson of the Netherlands begin research into the new technology of Railroads. The two men working together, with sufficient government funding, have achieved miraculous advances over the last year, however research has slowed towards the end of the year, and critics have voiced concerns that the governments money may be better spent elsewhere. This criticism however is overshadowed by governments efforts to consolidate food supplies and small distributions to the poor and needy, which has noticeable increased the popularity of the government.
The Swedish government has begun to use tax money to sponsor a national library system. The program met resentment from a large conservative Aristocracy, who refuse to pay taxes if they are going to be spent on helping the poor. The increase in the army is welcomed by them on the other hand and eventually the liberal and conservative groups manage to reach a compromise.
The Papal States, an entity that has not played any serious political role in Europe for the last half a century has made a move that left even the most brilliant European diplomats in shock and disbelief. The Papal armies have landed in North Africa and opened a general assault on Beylik. Due to shortage of ships, even after conscriptions of civilian ships, the armies took a long time to travel and did not advance far, but in the first battles the superiority of the Papal armies was obvious. In Istanbul however the head Muslim clerics have called this a New Crusade and called upon Muslims form all over North Africa to help their brethren.
The Great Russian Bear lies quietly in the far East. Cautious government begins slow reforms, which will take a long time to come into effect. Military is reordered, and a large military detachment is marched into Poland as a warning to the semi-autonomous region of Russia and a reminder that while in name Poland is semi-autonomous the decisions are made in St. Petersburg and not in Warsaw.
As the war begins in North Africa, the Naples government stays out. Instead of concentrating on a war and supporting the Pope in North Africa the government has chosen a path of peace, diplomacy and commerce, however the profits of that path take a lot longer to come in that a direct invasion, and there are always Hawks in the government willing to help a friend if it means attacking an enemy.
In the Russian Empire, Poland becomes more and more of a problem every day. The Grand Duke of Poland begun open reforms to create an Independent Polish Army. Russian officers in the Polish Army are being dismissed and Polish once put in their place. Due to this loss and an influx of untrained officers the quality of the army decreases dramatically and it is estimated to be even weaker than before, but these signs of liberalism cannot be tolerated much longer in St. Petersburg.
France is anything but quite in the year following Napoleons defeat. The French army, dismantled just a year ago, has been brought back to life. Conscription, by the Napoleonic standards, has been implemented again. Soldiers are being drilled every day and the nation appears to be in preparation for war. In the North especially this coincided with a massive government attempt to rebuild industry, but since women are staying home and men are going into the army the industrialization project moves along at a slower pace than desired.
Austria is just as France, anything but quite. The government has begun to aggressively implement the long-talk about reforms of converting the population to German. The only language spoken in school and in government is now German, minimum wage for German-speakers is higher than for others, and the army accepts only people who speak German now, decreasing the number of new recruits. As a result the freedom-loving and traditional Magyar population of Hungary is in revolt and the Slavic population of the Balkans is up in arms. It has not come to fighting yet, but most local administrations in these areas refused to implement reforms and armed the locals in preparation to the usual Austrian response to revolt use of force.
And the Austrian Neighbor Piedmont is calm. Slow and steady army and educational reforms slowly take place, but France on one side and Austria on the other appear to be very menacing neighbors.
Ottoman Empire, under careful guidance of the new Sultan, is moving slowly into the new industrial age. Careful planning and government initiatives give good, safe results, and new factories begin to appear in the nation, but some critics say that a more drastic approach is necessary if the Empire is to catch up to its Western Neighbors.
A note, the armies and navies shown are the once in Europe (including African and Asian parts shown on the map), Russia has more in Asia, UK has more in the colonies, etc. so do not worry about those unless you want to send some to the colonies with the purpose of expanding them, which would give you economic bonuses (and IF we go to a world map eventually more colonies)
Not What You Expect
Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson of the Netherlands begin research into the new technology of Railroads. The two men working together, with sufficient government funding, have achieved miraculous advances over the last year, however research has slowed towards the end of the year, and critics have voiced concerns that the governments money may be better spent elsewhere. This criticism however is overshadowed by governments efforts to consolidate food supplies and small distributions to the poor and needy, which has noticeable increased the popularity of the government.
The Swedish government has begun to use tax money to sponsor a national library system. The program met resentment from a large conservative Aristocracy, who refuse to pay taxes if they are going to be spent on helping the poor. The increase in the army is welcomed by them on the other hand and eventually the liberal and conservative groups manage to reach a compromise.
The Papal States, an entity that has not played any serious political role in Europe for the last half a century has made a move that left even the most brilliant European diplomats in shock and disbelief. The Papal armies have landed in North Africa and opened a general assault on Beylik. Due to shortage of ships, even after conscriptions of civilian ships, the armies took a long time to travel and did not advance far, but in the first battles the superiority of the Papal armies was obvious. In Istanbul however the head Muslim clerics have called this a New Crusade and called upon Muslims form all over North Africa to help their brethren.
The Great Russian Bear lies quietly in the far East. Cautious government begins slow reforms, which will take a long time to come into effect. Military is reordered, and a large military detachment is marched into Poland as a warning to the semi-autonomous region of Russia and a reminder that while in name Poland is semi-autonomous the decisions are made in St. Petersburg and not in Warsaw.
As the war begins in North Africa, the Naples government stays out. Instead of concentrating on a war and supporting the Pope in North Africa the government has chosen a path of peace, diplomacy and commerce, however the profits of that path take a lot longer to come in that a direct invasion, and there are always Hawks in the government willing to help a friend if it means attacking an enemy.
In the Russian Empire, Poland becomes more and more of a problem every day. The Grand Duke of Poland begun open reforms to create an Independent Polish Army. Russian officers in the Polish Army are being dismissed and Polish once put in their place. Due to this loss and an influx of untrained officers the quality of the army decreases dramatically and it is estimated to be even weaker than before, but these signs of liberalism cannot be tolerated much longer in St. Petersburg.
France is anything but quite in the year following Napoleons defeat. The French army, dismantled just a year ago, has been brought back to life. Conscription, by the Napoleonic standards, has been implemented again. Soldiers are being drilled every day and the nation appears to be in preparation for war. In the North especially this coincided with a massive government attempt to rebuild industry, but since women are staying home and men are going into the army the industrialization project moves along at a slower pace than desired.
Austria is just as France, anything but quite. The government has begun to aggressively implement the long-talk about reforms of converting the population to German. The only language spoken in school and in government is now German, minimum wage for German-speakers is higher than for others, and the army accepts only people who speak German now, decreasing the number of new recruits. As a result the freedom-loving and traditional Magyar population of Hungary is in revolt and the Slavic population of the Balkans is up in arms. It has not come to fighting yet, but most local administrations in these areas refused to implement reforms and armed the locals in preparation to the usual Austrian response to revolt use of force.
And the Austrian Neighbor Piedmont is calm. Slow and steady army and educational reforms slowly take place, but France on one side and Austria on the other appear to be very menacing neighbors.
Ottoman Empire, under careful guidance of the new Sultan, is moving slowly into the new industrial age. Careful planning and government initiatives give good, safe results, and new factories begin to appear in the nation, but some critics say that a more drastic approach is necessary if the Empire is to catch up to its Western Neighbors.
A note, the armies and navies shown are the once in Europe (including African and Asian parts shown on the map), Russia has more in Asia, UK has more in the colonies, etc. so do not worry about those unless you want to send some to the colonies with the purpose of expanding them, which would give you economic bonuses (and IF we go to a world map eventually more colonies)
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Some PC nations did not send orders as to how to divide their armies, so they are not shown on the map. And a question, to you people like the way armies are shown? yes/no, how else should I do it?
Stats being posted now
Stats being posted now
blackheart
unenlightened
Maybe you could use different symbols for armies and navies, and also differentiate in their sizes (bigger and smaller symbols). Also use symbols that will show color easier, perhaps just remove the dots altogether and leave it as squares, or have little silhouettes of ships and troops. Otherwise good update.
appleciders
Chieftain
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The "Papal Armies?" That's a new one. Switzerland officially declares neutrality in this situation.
Switzerland also wishes to know why we were not included in the update; orders were sent and the map reflects the army movements we ordered. What gives?
Switzerland also wishes to know why we were not included in the update; orders were sent and the map reflects the army movements we ordered. What gives?
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
There are 30 nations which divided armies and navies, and also quite a few that started Scientific Projects like yours, so I included a few to show the general feel, but didnt think it would be necessary to write up about each one since they are so simular. Stats show it though.
blackheart
unenlightened
The ports are especially busy.
1816 proved to be a year of famine and death for Northern Europe. A volcano had erupted in the far off land of Iceland, spewing tons of ash into the sky. Enlightened scientists theorize that the ash caused the world temperature to cool, thus causing a particularly nasty freeze. It affected most of the northern hemisphere, but not the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. With the shortage of food and hungry rioters looming, governments everywhere turned to the rich ports of Two Sicilies for relief. Relief did pour in, in the form of trade of goods. Marie Caroline, wife of King Ferdinand IV, quickly grasped the opportunity to increase royal wealth and charged inflated prices. Being as they were trapped in a corner, the buyers had no choice and complied. The wealth of Europe poured into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Her Majesty, Queen Marie Caroline of Naples and Sicily, formerly of Austria
Queen Marie Caroline noted the actions of the Pope. While not wanting to get on the bad side of his holiness, she declined to join the new crusade. Instead, the Queen opened up the kingdom to all Muslim refugees (but especially the scholars) and even went as far as to openly encourage them to come. And so they did come, although not as many as hoped, but enough to fill the kingdom's desire for more scholars, workers, soldiers; for now at least.
Looks good, (continues reading) (groans) stupid aristocracy. I hate compromises.
Maybe you could use the NATO format for denoting Armies and Navies.
http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/sizes.shtml
This might get hard to understand since the map is small, though.
EDIT: When are the next orders due?
Maybe you could use the NATO format for denoting Armies and Navies.
http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/sizes.shtml
This might get hard to understand since the map is small, though.
EDIT: When are the next orders due?
Stormbringer
The Brick and The Rose
Orders are due lets say in a week, so Friday, but if I have all sooner I will do an update sooner
King of Sweden Crowned in Stockholm Palace
STOCKHOLM: The new king of Sweden, Charles XIV John, was crowned in an elaborate coronation ceremony yesterday at Stockholm Palace. The King spoke on the conflict between the Muslims and the Papacy in a speech following the coronation. He noted that, although he is a Catholic and would support the Pope on those grounds, he must first consult the people through the Riksdag. The King seemed interested in what his people wanted, an enlightened monarch even by Sweden's exemplary standards.
The King later said that he would convert to Lutheranism, the national denomination. Despite the fact that he speaks almost no Swedish or Norwegian, the Court has agreed to conduct business in French, something they had been doing for years already.
In addition, the King is expected to continue with his ultra-conservative views, except when, in his own words, "le peuple de la Suède est impliqué." A national library begun under his oversight as Crown Prince will continue as King, as will the military program of increasing the size of the Army.
