I told Eclipse this, but honestly right now I dont have the time nor the energy nor the motivation to write anything for this game like we originally intended. I still want to keep playing it and move forward, but my writing will be limited to diplomacy and updates for everyone on here that are short.
I think my problem is civ overload - I had given up a bunch of games, but I still have too many and with so many games running through my head I am constantly thinking game mechanics and big picture strategy to win and not enough just enjoying the role playing element. I might get back to writing and make the story pick up in a later age (thats the benefit of a time traveller!) but for now my story is not going to be updated unless I get motivated.
That being said, I still plan on following the intent of this game as it was set up, so diplomacy will be conducted as normal, and I will be communicating and playing "in character" the entire time, even if my story writing doesn't keep up. I am fine with moving any speed we want. I honestly can't wait to have a few games run off and be down to less than 5 games, that seems to be a nice number for me.
anyway - back to the game - Citizens of Madrid, tiring of Queen Isabella's religious Islamic rule, continue to march east looking to start a new city of their own. They still wish for the protection of the crown but to manage their own affairs... much like the other Spanish cities.
onwards!
