Glorious Great Game - a PoN MP AAR - Page 2

Oberon · 08-23-14, 12:50 PM

Slow and steady wins the race as they say.

Right, let's see what Burma is doing now...

Raptor1 · 08-23-14, 01:21 PM

The French Republic under the direction of the Glorious Mustache of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte is, as always, peaceful and industrious.

All factories are in full production, and we hope the new coal mining facilities in Nivernais shall prove useful to the future expansion of the French Nav...err, economy. Yes, that's it. Wine, steel and other goods are currently available for totally reasonable prices.

There is little activity of note on the colonial front, where French enlightenment is steadily being brought to the savages of Africa and elsewhere. French merchants have been sent to Algeria and Morocco to bring prosperity to the region. In other news, steam warships of the French Navy under the command of Contre-Amiral Edouart Bouet-Willaumez have been spotted sailing along the shores of El Rif.

We assure you that the purpose of this sightseeing expedition is merely to appreciate the beauty of the Moroccan coast and not, as some possibly over-zealous rumours might have you believe, an attempt by the French Republic to incite a war.

Oberon · 08-23-14, 04:52 PM

The beginning of Feburary opens with word of Lord Palmerston throwing a brick through the window of his residence as he receives word that Prussia has begun agitating in Holstein and Sachsen in support of German unification. He is thought to have muttered "It's almost as if they want the Danes to cook their wursts again." under his breath as he downed his sixth glass of scotch of the morning.

Meanwhile, nearby the Prime Minister has been leafing through the extensive documentation of 'How to run a nation in PoN':

And decided that it would probably be a good idea to stop the British economy from following the Ottoman Empire into terminal velocity.

So, fresh out of ideas, we looked to the American newspapers for inspiration:

Well then...there's only one thing for it...
In Portsmouth factories begin churning out the latest weapon in the British arsenal:

Meanwhile, the larder in Buckingham Palace has run out of German grade sausages, so a diplomat is dispatched to Hannover to fetch some more.

The British fleets slowly move their way into position, hampered only by the fact that they are made of wood and the sea is made of iron. The Mediterrainean fleet passes a French fleet looking very suspicious off the coast of Spain.

What the Mediterranean fleet will probably look like by the time it reaches Portsmouth.

Random effects were thrown at the colonies, noticing France's 'Merchant spam' a similar tactic was thrown at South Africa in the hope that it will do something (probably provoke an uprising).

Oberon · 08-23-14, 09:24 PM

So...the economy...

*sigh*

Back to studying the economics of PoN:

Raptor1 · 08-24-14, 01:22 AM

All that Merchant Spam costs a lot of moolahs to set up, maybe you've run out and couldn't afford buying resources or something like that?

I'm actually rather surprised my economy doesn't seem to have gone into the abyss yet, as it usually does as soon as I start playing this (or anything else that actually features economics). Maybe it's waiting so that my downfall will happen at the most catastrophic time...

Oberon · 08-24-14, 05:20 AM

All I know is that I'm haemorraging funds at quite the pace and seemingly have no immediate way to retrieve them. I have prospectors coming online to go find some glod but until then...well...

Welcome to Argentina.

HunterICX · 08-24-14, 07:59 AM

A foul smell is in the air

February 1850

According to my foreign minister Alexander von Schleinitz the United Kingdom soon will bear the stench of Garlic as they accepted a state visit proposal of the Republic of France. The more reason he says that we should strenghten our resolve to form a stronger Nation in Europe and that it shouldn't be done alone.

Betonov · 08-24-14, 08:17 AM

Austria shall stand by their German brothers.

I a few days that is

Oberon · 08-24-14, 05:55 PM

Right then, time to file for bankrup...

..tcy?

So, with that crisis somehow...errr...solved? And a minor tea crisis averted, it's time to look at what else is going on.

France launched a major naval display of force off the coast of el-Rif, Royal navy ships were briefly dispatched from Gibraltar to pick up the shipwrecked French sailors....

A French naval show of force in its natural environment

TarJak · 08-24-14, 07:39 PM

Will be watching this with interest.

Should be hilarious.

Oberon · 08-25-14, 02:22 PM

And now it's going down again...

Ladies and Gentlemen, my economy has invented the seismograph!!

Raptor1 · 08-25-14, 02:42 PM

It says something about quarterly income in the economic thingamajigy, so I guess you get more money every few turns. Anyway, Vicky taught me the solution to this: Tax the poor!

HunterICX · 08-25-14, 05:41 PM

The Warmongering French!

It's is clear that France is on the road to disrupt the peace in Europe by continuously agitating the Kingdom of Spain which might eventually lead to war between the two nations. King Wilhelm strongly condemns these actions by the French and warns them that'll it bear severe consequences if they take it too far.

Oberon · 08-25-14, 08:03 PM

Look, I know I still have Wellesley around, but I'd rather not bring him out of the retirement home and wheel him into Europe again.
Prussia, just remember which side you're on this time, no more switching sides half-way through the war.

HunterICX · 08-26-14, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Look, I know I still have Wellesley around, but I'd rather not bring him out of the retirement home and wheel him into Europe again.

Just attach two horses to his Weelchair and you've got a proper War Chariot.

Quote:

Prussia, just remember which side you're on this time, no more switching sides half-way through the war.

Ow comon you can't deny it can get confusing at times...there are interests that have certain priorities over these silly things like treaties and well....

Sorry what was that again?

08-23-14, 01:21 PM	#17
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	The French Republic under the direction of the Glorious Mustache of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte is, as always, peaceful and industrious. All factories are in full production, and we hope the new coal mining facilities in Nivernais shall prove useful to the future expansion of the French Nav...err, economy. Yes, that's it. Wine, steel and other goods are currently available for totally reasonable prices. There is little activity of note on the colonial front, where French enlightenment is steadily being brought to the savages of Africa and elsewhere. French merchants have been sent to Algeria and Morocco to bring prosperity to the region. In other news, steam warships of the French Navy under the command of Contre-Amiral Edouart Bouet-Willaumez have been spotted sailing along the shores of El Rif. We assure you that the purpose of this sightseeing expedition is merely to appreciate the beauty of the Moroccan coast and not, as some possibly over-zealous rumours might have you believe, an attempt by the French Republic to incite a war. __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-24-14, 01:22 AM	#20
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	All that Merchant Spam costs a lot of moolahs to set up, maybe you've run out and couldn't afford buying resources or something like that? I'm actually rather surprised my economy doesn't seem to have gone into the abyss yet, as it usually does as soon as I start playing this (or anything else that actually features economics). Maybe it's waiting so that my downfall will happen at the most catastrophic time... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-24-14, 07:59 AM	#22
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	A foul smell is in the air February 1850 According to my foreign minister Alexander von Schleinitz the United Kingdom soon will bear the stench of Garlic as they accepted a state visit proposal of the Republic of France. The more reason he says that we should strenghten our resolve to form a stronger Nation in Europe and that it shouldn't be done alone. __________________

08-25-14, 02:42 PM	#27
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	It says something about quarterly income in the economic thingamajigy, so I guess you get more money every few turns. Anyway, Vicky taught me the solution to this: Tax the poor! __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-25-14, 05:41 PM	#28
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	The Warmongering French! It's is clear that France is on the road to disrupt the peace in Europe by continuously agitating the Kingdom of Spain which might eventually lead to war between the two nations. King Wilhelm strongly condemns these actions by the French and warns them that'll it bear severe consequences if they take it too far. __________________

08-23-14, 12:50 PM	#16
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Slow and steady wins the race as they say. Right, let's see what Burma is doing now...

08-23-14, 04:52 PM	#18
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The beginning of Feburary opens with word of Lord Palmerston throwing a brick through the window of his residence as he receives word that Prussia has begun agitating in Holstein and Sachsen in support of German unification. He is thought to have muttered "It's almost as if they want the Danes to cook their wursts again." under his breath as he downed his sixth glass of scotch of the morning. Meanwhile, nearby the Prime Minister has been leafing through the extensive documentation of 'How to run a nation in PoN': And decided that it would probably be a good idea to stop the British economy from following the Ottoman Empire into terminal velocity. So, fresh out of ideas, we looked to the American newspapers for inspiration: Well then...there's only one thing for it... In Portsmouth factories begin churning out the latest weapon in the British arsenal: Meanwhile, the larder in Buckingham Palace has run out of German grade sausages, so a diplomat is dispatched to Hannover to fetch some more. The British fleets slowly move their way into position, hampered only by the fact that they are made of wood and the sea is made of iron. The Mediterrainean fleet passes a French fleet looking very suspicious off the coast of Spain. What the Mediterranean fleet will probably look like by the time it reaches Portsmouth. Random effects were thrown at the colonies, noticing France's 'Merchant spam' a similar tactic was thrown at South Africa in the hope that it will do something (probably provoke an uprising).

08-23-14, 09:24 PM	#19
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	So...the economy... sigh Back to studying the economics of PoN:

08-24-14, 05:20 AM	#21
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	All I know is that I'm haemorraging funds at quite the pace and seemingly have no immediate way to retrieve them. I have prospectors coming online to go find some glod but until then...well... Welcome to Argentina.

08-24-14, 08:17 AM	#23
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Austria shall stand by their German brothers. I a few days that is

08-24-14, 05:55 PM	#24
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Right then, time to file for bankrup... ..tcy? So, with that crisis somehow...errr...solved? And a minor tea crisis averted, it's time to look at what else is going on. France launched a major naval display of force off the coast of el-Rif, Royal navy ships were briefly dispatched from Gibraltar to pick up the shipwrecked French sailors.... A French naval show of force in its natural environment

08-24-14, 07:39 PM	#25
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Will be watching this with interest. Should be hilarious.

08-25-14, 02:22 PM	#26
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	And now it's going down again... Ladies and Gentlemen, my economy has invented the seismograph!!

08-25-14, 08:03 PM	#29
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Look, I know I still have Wellesley around, but I'd rather not bring him out of the retirement home and wheel him into Europe again. Prussia, just remember which side you're on this time, no more switching sides half-way through the war.