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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: July 21, 2012, 08:32:09 pm »
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: July 21, 2012, 12:19:45 am »
So, how does the Great Dalian Trek goes?
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: June 02, 2012, 08:19:22 pm »
Damn, now Astrum is a huge blob...
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: June 01, 2012, 03:09:19 am »You folks are more than welcome to join me and my fellow B12ers in Terran. I have a feeling the shit will hit the fan soon. Our problem is that we try to be logical and diplomatic, but we're facing the most illogical pair of crazies this side of Dwilight. <_<
It is certainly a clash of cultures. The 'moot is a enlightened group of Republics filled with law-makers and quasi-philosophers. Kabrinskia is the Theocracy of Allison Kabrinski, a mad religious zealot who drilled a hole in her head to "get better reception from the stars" (those they worship as divinities).
All the North has basically succumbed to the Theocracies, except the Libero Empire who is nominally a Kingdom, but whose Queen is a leader of the Church, and Summerdale, which, well, it is not in the best possible situation, as you probably know.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: May 31, 2012, 06:39:40 pm »There is one way to get a second noble on Dwilight, I think, but I'm not sure how much you'd like that way.It's playing an adventurer, getting 3 recommendations from nobles and then advancing him to a noble. But he might very well die before even coming close to 3 recommendations.
Not really, you cannot promote him to noble as long as you have another in the continent. Dwilight is one-noble per character, and that is part of what makes it amazing to me.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: May 30, 2012, 05:04:53 pm »
Well, there are some things you can get away, and there are others you cannot. Issuing orders contradicting your superiors while being a lowly knight? That will certainly get you in trouble, anywhere in BM. But calling the Royal General Duchess "stupid" while being a recently arrived young knight? I cannot think of a single realm that would pardon that, no matter the situation. Medieval times are all about reputation, and if the rulers accept that they may as well turn the crown to that knight.
The only time I called a King incompetent (and I did not dare use stupid) was when I was inciting a revolt. It's a serious break in any relationship, and past that point you have to make sure the person in question won't have strength to bite you back. Machiavelli FTW!
The only time I called a King incompetent (and I did not dare use stupid) was when I was inciting a revolt. It's a serious break in any relationship, and past that point you have to make sure the person in question won't have strength to bite you back. Machiavelli FTW!
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DF Modding / Re: [MODDING] CREATURE & ENTITY QUESTIONS THREAD
« on: May 25, 2012, 01:06:33 am »[SLOW_LEARNER], IIRC.
Tag shared by both Trolls and Ogres, so nope, it must be something else.
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DF Modding / Re: [MODDING] CREATURE & ENTITY QUESTIONS THREAD
« on: May 24, 2012, 10:28:23 pm »
I am modding my DF so that basically it can be played with any of the basic civs (Dwarves, Humans, Elves and Goblins). I have started with Goblins, who will probably be the most difficult ones.
Basically I want them to be able to bring to their fortresses different kinds of cave and evil creatures for war (including the ones they use as mounts in sieges), pet and farm purposes, which would not appear as options for the other civs. Examples: Cave Crocodile, Giant Olm, Ice Wolf, and so on.
They come with USE_CAVE_ANIMALS and USE_EVIL_ANIMALS which I would have supposed would give them the ability of have all sorts of evil pets, and yet the only ones available with those tags are Trolls. I have failed to notice what makes a Troll differ from, say, an Ogre, save perhaps the biome, for the purposes on Goblins having them. What attaches the Trolls to the Goblins?
One way to let them get some of previously mentioned cave creatures is by adding USE_ANY_PET_RACE, but that also gives them all kinds of creatures I would rather they didn't have, like cougars, eagles and even gremlins.
So, any way to do this with the existing tokens?
Basically I want them to be able to bring to their fortresses different kinds of cave and evil creatures for war (including the ones they use as mounts in sieges), pet and farm purposes, which would not appear as options for the other civs. Examples: Cave Crocodile, Giant Olm, Ice Wolf, and so on.
They come with USE_CAVE_ANIMALS and USE_EVIL_ANIMALS which I would have supposed would give them the ability of have all sorts of evil pets, and yet the only ones available with those tags are Trolls. I have failed to notice what makes a Troll differ from, say, an Ogre, save perhaps the biome, for the purposes on Goblins having them. What attaches the Trolls to the Goblins?
One way to let them get some of previously mentioned cave creatures is by adding USE_ANY_PET_RACE, but that also gives them all kinds of creatures I would rather they didn't have, like cougars, eagles and even gremlins.
So, any way to do this with the existing tokens?
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 22, 2012, 05:23:14 pm »All this makes me suddenly wonder ... what's the goal of our war, here? To get back some lost territory, definitely, then what? Head to the negotiating table and figure out the next step?
Both Summerdale and the Libero Empire claim to be the true heirs of the Springdale realm. The war is mostly around that, IC. OoC it was started by Summerdale seeking FUN (which was almost certain, given the advantage LE had).
Don't think I've ever played a game like this. Thought it would be like the traditional browser-based strategy game, but it's way different in feel. I think the slow turns and the high amount of dialog makes it pretty unique.
Similar to DF, the game is not only about winning, it's about RPing, developing your characters and creating the history of the worlds played in. MinMaxers, Clanners and Powergamers in general should seek another game, for both BM won't really fulfill their expectations nor does the BM community want them.
Heck, in Beluaterra we have been enjoying getting constantly trampled by hordes of very nasty invading Daimons, and I must say that trying to survive that has been much more entertaining for me than any victory. We have not yet lost, and might even win, but the point remains.
With all our new nobles (assuming they stick around), does that mean it's time to expand in all directions like a dwarven avalanche?
You can do that, but BM is not very rewarding for those who seek absolute dominance. The game mechanics are designed to somewhat hinder that, and it's not really the purpose of the game. Some people still try it, and some achieve something resembling it, mind you, but I personally find it extremely boring. I like the dynamic structures of the realms, the political struggles, the betrayals, scheming, religious tensions and everything that provides conflict to the game. What fun is it to be in a realm in where everyone perfectly follows orders, does as commanded and never complains?
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 21, 2012, 01:14:33 pm »The Outlaw title is a bit of a misnomer; it doesn't necessarily mean the character has done anything wrong. It simply means they haven't gained enough honor to gain a different title yet. All new adventurers are Outlaws, as far as I know.
Until they gain enough prestige to become Freemen, yes. In medieval times being a commoner wasn't easy.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 20, 2012, 07:41:40 pm »
Actually all Adventurers start as Outlaws. If it's a new player, then better leave him be. Not very nice being a punching box right at the start.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 20, 2012, 04:08:34 pm »Which you can always catch and give a proper beating to teach them to stay inside the law.
Actually, nobles can be outlaws, too, and you can't arrest or beat them.
Ah, yes, but I was supposing it was an outlaw adventurer, which you can catch and beat. Not that it will make him/her any less out of the law, but at least it will be fun for you. And possibly FUN for the advy.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 20, 2012, 02:24:19 pm »
Which you can always catch and give a proper beating to teach them to stay inside the law. 
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 15, 2012, 11:44:37 pm »Any advice on what the unit setting should be set to for different types of armies?
It greatly depends on the tactics being used and on the enemy. Usually each army issues in its orders the recommended unit settings. If all follow it correctly noone will find itself alone in the front or back line, either butchered or not participating from combat.
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Other Games / Re: Battlemaster a Roleplay medieval low fantasy game
« on: April 15, 2012, 10:34:02 pm »Damn Lurians...I entered Barca in the south and we are at war...today I found out one of our region lords just up and left stating the reason as missing the Lurians and off to visit them...
Talk about dereliction of duty/abandonment of post
Really? Who's that? The thing is that Barca was colonized by the defeated Lurian realm of Giask, so it's filled with former-Lurians. The Lurias export lots of nobles each time a rebellion succeeds or a realm is conquered by other
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