alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
OOC: I think you should provide more commentary on stories. I feel this will encourage people to write more stories to know how other people react and feel about them.
TNESII: Et In Arcadia Ego
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OOC: I think you should provide more commentary on stories. I feel this will encourage people to write more stories to know how other people react and feel about them.
Oh, haha, yeah, having a quality stat for the militaries of the late 19th century OTL equivalent makes whole ****tons of sense. Also I'm kinda unsatisfied with the mobilization rules but w/e.
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
France's higher Bureaucracy rating and the lack of any major, distant colonies are the major factors behind the lower upkeep.
Military Quality ratings refer more to equipment, esprit de corps and that sort of thing than actual leadership, as that's often in the hands of the player.
For example, colonial garrisons often have a lower quality rating, due to their distance from the mainland and the corresponding difficulties on supplies and morale.
Military Quality ratings refer more to equipment, esprit de corps and that sort of thing than actual leadership, as that's often in the hands of the player.
For example, colonial garrisons often have a lower quality rating, due to their distance from the mainland and the corresponding difficulties on supplies and morale.
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
I've just received my first set of orders, from Adrogans playing Denmark.
Orders are due the afternoon of July 17, giving you PLENTY of time to plan everything out and send quality orders.
I like to begin updating before the deadline, so orders sent after the deadline will probably be disregarded. If you can't send orders for whatever reason, I am understanding, but the best I can promise is a fair NPCing.
My commentary will be in the form of appropriate (and reasonable) bonuses relating to story material. I don't want to violate my moderator's neutrality.
Orders are due the afternoon of July 17, giving you PLENTY of time to plan everything out and send quality orders.
I like to begin updating before the deadline, so orders sent after the deadline will probably be disregarded. If you can't send orders for whatever reason, I am understanding, but the best I can promise is a fair NPCing.
OOC: I think you should provide more commentary on stories. I feel this will encourage people to write more stories to know how other people react and feel about them.
My commentary will be in the form of appropriate (and reasonable) bonuses relating to story material. I don't want to violate my moderator's neutrality.
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
Upkeep applies to the entire apparatus of the state, not just the military.
Reno
The Studio Ghibli Fanatic
The thick, almost chocking smell of tobacco filled the bedchamber as the physician looked over his elderly patient, his friend, lying on the bed clearly weary and at the limits of his strength both mentally and physically. There was nothing he could do and he knew it all too well.
Well, how long will I last? The old man finally broke the silence.
Less than three months, or thereabouts. He said after a brief silence, directing his gaze to the floor beside the bed. As your friend and doctor I suggest you take writing a will under serious consideration, a man of your position needs to have his final wishes on paper.
Hah! So I could tell the vermin exactly how I want them to divide my rotten corpse? Thank you, old friend, but I have no need for a will.
It isnt just that, if there are things left unfinished that you want to be finished, any last wishes, greetings, farewells, anything really that you want to say to your descendants. All of those are a part of a will.
The old man chuckled slightly. Only the Lord knows how many unfinished things I will leave behind. And to most of my family... I wish them nothing, not good or bad, and I have even less to say to them. He let out a deep sigh. No, if I wish to see my final wishes followed Ill have to order it to be so while I still live and theres only one person whom I consider fit to inherit anything of mine. He nodded towards a painting on the wall.
The physician turned to look at the painting, it portrayed a young girl in a black and red silk dress looking right back at any potential viewer. Who is she?
Beatrice Adlercreutz, my first cousin twice removed, and the only one in the family with any sort of real single-mindedness to her. Im sure shell do better than anyone else. The man paused for a moment as if to ponder. She should be in Borgå this time of year.
***
Gustav found himself staring at the painting long after his doctor had left, the knowledge of the fast approaching end to his life had set him thinking.
Oscar.
Yes, Your Highness? The manservant replied as he approached the bedside.
What will I be remembered for? Has there been any significant achievement that will merit people to remember my reign?
The servant paused momentarily to consider his answer before saying. Your Highness will be remembered as the man who kept Sweden and all of her citizens safe from domestic and foreign turmoil alike. A king under whose reign Sweden saw years of peace and prosperity.
Ah, I suppose that is something. Gustav did not bother hiding his disappointment.
Although he hadnt smoked in months he found he still craved for the substance, the fact that its sweet aroma filled the room hadnt helped his decision to quit months ago and it didnt now. And as he now knew that nothing could be done for the sake of his health, he had not reason to give them up anymore.
Ill be having a cigar and some wine now, Oscar. He said abruptly, turning to gaze at the painting once more.
Are you absolutely sure, Your Grace?. His servant sounded hesitant.
Theyve both been dear friends to me far longer than anyone currently among the living has been, and Im not about to give either one of them up, not anymore.
As you wish, Your Highness.
Left alone for the moment gave him a chance to gather his thoughts, looking at his wrinkled hands he couldnt help but wonder had he truly achieved anything during his reign, or during his life in general. Peace? Prosperity? Huh. Both can disappear in a matter of moments, and eventually there will be none left who could remember the prosperous days of his rule, leading to him being forgotten; just another monarch among monarchs who amounted to nothing great.
No sooner had he reached the end of this line of thought that Oscar returned with the wine and cigars.
Sipping his wine he continued to stare at Beatrices portrait, slowly taking in the taste of the wine.
How old is she these days, Oscar? That portrait is at least a decade old by now.
Miss Beatrice is 24-years-old, Your Highness.
Still so young. Gustav picked a cigar out of the box presented and had Oscar light it. Now, I need to dictate some letters, better get started right away. He said as he took in a breath.
Well, how long will I last? The old man finally broke the silence.
Less than three months, or thereabouts. He said after a brief silence, directing his gaze to the floor beside the bed. As your friend and doctor I suggest you take writing a will under serious consideration, a man of your position needs to have his final wishes on paper.
Hah! So I could tell the vermin exactly how I want them to divide my rotten corpse? Thank you, old friend, but I have no need for a will.
It isnt just that, if there are things left unfinished that you want to be finished, any last wishes, greetings, farewells, anything really that you want to say to your descendants. All of those are a part of a will.
The old man chuckled slightly. Only the Lord knows how many unfinished things I will leave behind. And to most of my family... I wish them nothing, not good or bad, and I have even less to say to them. He let out a deep sigh. No, if I wish to see my final wishes followed Ill have to order it to be so while I still live and theres only one person whom I consider fit to inherit anything of mine. He nodded towards a painting on the wall.
The physician turned to look at the painting, it portrayed a young girl in a black and red silk dress looking right back at any potential viewer. Who is she?
Beatrice Adlercreutz, my first cousin twice removed, and the only one in the family with any sort of real single-mindedness to her. Im sure shell do better than anyone else. The man paused for a moment as if to ponder. She should be in Borgå this time of year.
***
Gustav found himself staring at the painting long after his doctor had left, the knowledge of the fast approaching end to his life had set him thinking.
Oscar.
Yes, Your Highness? The manservant replied as he approached the bedside.
What will I be remembered for? Has there been any significant achievement that will merit people to remember my reign?
The servant paused momentarily to consider his answer before saying. Your Highness will be remembered as the man who kept Sweden and all of her citizens safe from domestic and foreign turmoil alike. A king under whose reign Sweden saw years of peace and prosperity.
Ah, I suppose that is something. Gustav did not bother hiding his disappointment.
Although he hadnt smoked in months he found he still craved for the substance, the fact that its sweet aroma filled the room hadnt helped his decision to quit months ago and it didnt now. And as he now knew that nothing could be done for the sake of his health, he had not reason to give them up anymore.
Ill be having a cigar and some wine now, Oscar. He said abruptly, turning to gaze at the painting once more.
Are you absolutely sure, Your Grace?. His servant sounded hesitant.
Theyve both been dear friends to me far longer than anyone currently among the living has been, and Im not about to give either one of them up, not anymore.
As you wish, Your Highness.
Left alone for the moment gave him a chance to gather his thoughts, looking at his wrinkled hands he couldnt help but wonder had he truly achieved anything during his reign, or during his life in general. Peace? Prosperity? Huh. Both can disappear in a matter of moments, and eventually there will be none left who could remember the prosperous days of his rule, leading to him being forgotten; just another monarch among monarchs who amounted to nothing great.
No sooner had he reached the end of this line of thought that Oscar returned with the wine and cigars.
Sipping his wine he continued to stare at Beatrices portrait, slowly taking in the taste of the wine.
How old is she these days, Oscar? That portrait is at least a decade old by now.
Miss Beatrice is 24-years-old, Your Highness.
Still so young. Gustav picked a cigar out of the box presented and had Oscar light it. Now, I need to dictate some letters, better get started right away. He said as he took in a breath.
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
Very nice story.
To those that have sent me long lists of questions, I will reply as soon as I can.
To those that have sent me long lists of questions, I will reply as soon as I can.
Abaddon
Deity
Reno is playing! 
This NES betta surive an be awesomeness
I'm sure its somewhere, but when is the first deadline or we having an update 0?
This NES betta surive an be awesomeness
I'm sure its somewhere, but when is the first deadline or we having an update 0?
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
Orders due one week from tomorrow. Late order senders can and will be replaced at my discretion.
Abaddon
Deity
I'll probably have them to you today or tomorro 
Agent 89
King
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2009
- Messages
- 978
To: Holy Roman Empire
From: Republic of Croatia
In the past Croatia has always been a friend of the HRE's. Therefore I suggest a continuation of this friendship by the signing of some sort defensive or military allaince between our two nations.
OOC: I'll try to send in my orders by this weekend.
From: Republic of Croatia
In the past Croatia has always been a friend of the HRE's. Therefore I suggest a continuation of this friendship by the signing of some sort defensive or military allaince between our two nations.
OOC: I'll try to send in my orders by this weekend.
To: Republic of Croatia
From: Empire of Serbia-Romea
We have no wish to let bad feelings come between our nations. To alleviate any concerns you may hold towards Serbia-Romea, I offer you a pact of mutual nonagression for the next decade.
-Emperor Stefan II
From: Empire of Serbia-Romea
We have no wish to let bad feelings come between our nations. To alleviate any concerns you may hold towards Serbia-Romea, I offer you a pact of mutual nonagression for the next decade.
-Emperor Stefan II
Thlayli
Le Pétit Prince
The timeline has been added, and other housekeeping chores done.
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE TIMELINE YET, READ IT.
I'm going to be doing some minor tweaking of military rules, including separating rules for mobilization and conscription, and possibly adjusting military costs. Please make sure you understand the ruleset, and if you don't, contact me on MSN or #nes.
Scandinavia: 2
The Rest of the World: 0
Denmark and Sweden have both sent orders. No others, yet.
And one more thing. To players that weren't in TNESI with me, I sometimes like to post Live Events that come in the form of stories, dealing with *something* that happens between two turns. It may require a speedy diplomatic response on your part to resolve.
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE TIMELINE YET, READ IT.
I'm going to be doing some minor tweaking of military rules, including separating rules for mobilization and conscription, and possibly adjusting military costs. Please make sure you understand the ruleset, and if you don't, contact me on MSN or #nes.
Scandinavia: 2
The Rest of the World: 0
Denmark and Sweden have both sent orders. No others, yet.
And one more thing. To players that weren't in TNESI with me, I sometimes like to post Live Events that come in the form of stories, dealing with *something* that happens between two turns. It may require a speedy diplomatic response on your part to resolve.
Ninja Dude
Sorry, I wasn't listening...
Muromachi Shogunate.
Anyways, I hope to get some diplomacy up soon after a few matters are taken care of.
Anyways, I hope to get some diplomacy up soon after a few matters are taken care of.
Kraznaya
Princeps
To All Nations as to be blessed by Christ to take up his Burden as Civilisers:
We invite your diplomats to London to take part in a Great Conference, so that we may proceed on a great Path, as ordained by God as our Burden: to civilise the dark corners of the world, to bring Christ to the savages so that they may be Saved, and to divide with our divinely blessed hands unto the map of God the borders and lines of our influence, as His civilisers, unto the Dark Continent. For this is the white man's burden, to bring the fruit of civilisation, and so we must proceed on this path in peace and agreement with one another, lest we descend into savagery ourselves.
We invite your diplomats to London to take part in a Great Conference, so that we may proceed on a great Path, as ordained by God as our Burden: to civilise the dark corners of the world, to bring Christ to the savages so that they may be Saved, and to divide with our divinely blessed hands unto the map of God the borders and lines of our influence, as His civilisers, unto the Dark Continent. For this is the white man's burden, to bring the fruit of civilisation, and so we must proceed on this path in peace and agreement with one another, lest we descend into savagery ourselves.
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