Concert of Europe: Rules and General Discussion Thread

[Lumine]

The plot thickens! That will be a fun challenge.

[windjammer]

I'm truly horrified.

[windjammer]

Kalwejt,
Could you change your username please? I can't PM you when I'm on my phone

[windjammer]

I will send my orders tonight and tomorrow I will write the Chapter 2 of my POV, and this will be done for me this turn.

[windjammer]

Turn ends tonight right?

[Spamage]

Turn is open, as I have still not heard from everyone regarding turn length, it will be open until the evening of 9/15 (at least until further notice).

This turn will last as originally expected.

Even though I haven't heard from everyone, I am going to declare that next turn will be 5 days (that being the new length moving forward)

[Lumine]

Orders sent!

I spent a lot more than what I expected in reseach, so I think those could be the longest set of orders I've sent.

[YPestis25]

My orders should be in tonight!

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Damn, I'm really late... orders sent now.

[Lumine]

When can we expect the military update? I ask only to know which day I'll be rather nervous, lol

[Dereich]

What do you have to be nervous about? The nerves are all on my side.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

What do you have to be nervous about?

Mr. Unpredictable Development.

I hate that motherf**ker.

[Spamage]

Turn is now closed.

When can we expect the military update? I ask only to know which day I'll be rather nervous, lol

Hopefully tonight, it may be easier considering there's less major belligerents in the War.


The news will come this evening also. From what I see so far, poor Europe...

[Lumine]

Turn is now closed.

When can we expect the military update? I ask only to know which day I'll be rather nervous, lol

Hopefully tonight, it may be easier considering there's less major belligerents in the War.


The news will come this evening also. From what I see so far, poor Europe...

Nice! (on the turn)

It has to be said: we really are a group of bloodthirsty maniacs.

[Dereich]

Eh. The death toll in the 7 Years War was 850,000 minimum. We're still far from matching that. Let's see what this looks like when it ends, THEN condemn ourselves as brutal maniacs.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

The news will come this evening also. From what I see so far, poor Europe...

Am I to suspect chopping off crowned heads will become the newest trend?

[Lumine]

Gentlemen, it’s been a real pleasure and some fun weeks, so my sincere thanks to Spamage for such a riveting experience on such a unique game. Possibly the best game I've managed to play on the forum.

I withdraw as the Prussian player, and I’ll have no objections if someone decides to continue playing as Frederick II himself.

[Dereich]

Whaaaat? You withdrawing is the most shocking development yet! Why have you decided to leave?

[windjammer]

Gentlemen, it’s been a real pleasure and some fun weeks, so my sincere thanks to Spamage for such a riveting experience on such a unique game. Possibly the best game I've managed to play on the forum.

I withdraw as the Prussian player, and I’ll have no objections if someone decides to continue playing as Frederick II himself.

As I told you by PM, I hope you will change your mind.

You have been fantastic honestly.

[windjammer]

And by the way, I'm so happy, it was the best turn for me ever

[windjammer]

Alright,
There have been some tensions between some players for now some turns (mainly between Dereich and Kalwejt-Lumine).

I'm really enjoying this game, I'm enjoying playing this game with all of you, and really, Lumine I don't want to see you go.

So maybe it would be cool that you all three try to reconcile with each others?

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

If Lumine quits, then I'll have hard time staying on, because let's be honest, it won't be the same.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I guess I'll be the one to air long-standing grievances this time.

I think my record in the first Balance of Power shows I'm not a player that throws a towel after first or second major setback. But I feel the game was damaged when Dereich was allowed to jump in as Austria. I don't want to accuse him of cheating or something, but I stand by my opinion this had created a set of circumstances that affected the developments in a way it wouldn't happen in the universe itself as well as produced an unfair disadvantage for my side in the game.

First of all, Dereich had the advantage Francis couldn't possibly have. As a Portugal player he was privy to our plans and he knew about out longterm goals, policy toward Austria etc. And there is no way, no matter how sportsmanlike one intended to be, it wasn't going to play a significant and unrealistic role.

Second, the switch resulted in Portugal to leaving the war in a sudden way that was caused by player jumping, not so much in-universe developments.

Third, while Lumine and me might've made mistakes such as rash abolition of the HRE, I just can't see this out of the blue Austrian resurgence. I know deus ex machina moments happened in RL, just as Frederick the Great's getting a break due to Elizabeth's death and idiot Peter switching sides against Russia's interests, but nothing like that occur ed here. On the contrary, the Habsburg were deserted etc. And appearently Austrian commanders willigness to purse for peace, logical after what occured, was forgotten or something. The f**king Austrian state was essentially decapitated and now the corpse is walking around like it didn't happen?

I've tried to carry on despite my doubts, but I don't think this can be repaired.

[Spamage]

I'm saddened by the loss of two excellent players and, though I hoped the situation could be resolved, this does not seem to be the case so far.

I need a couple of days to think about the game and its future. I'm skeptical it will be able to continue without two of the most active participants, unless others come forward willing to take up their powers. I've put alot of hours into writing news, prompts, and updates so it's a little disheartening to see the situation change so suddenly.

I would like to note that players have a bit of a tendency to overreact to the outcomes of one turn. One side was even considering peace after the first turn of the War, upset over the outcomes. Just because one side or the other had a good six months does not mean the fight has been decided, something I think everyone would do well to remember.

Thank you for your patience.

[windjammer]

Yes, I agree with the sentiment. Let's stop overreacting and let's continue to play.

It is a fantastic game!