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| Makkabee | Aug 25 2008, 10:31 AM Post #76 |
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According to the rule book, yes. Magic works, the gods send prophetic dreams, that sort of thing. I've been leaving that aspect out because I didn't know if players wanted this run as a fantasy AH or straight AH story. |
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| SladeJack | Aug 25 2008, 10:59 AM Post #77 |
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I like a mostly straight AH but one or two minor deus ex machina moments could be nice. |
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| Makkabee | Aug 25 2008, 11:15 AM Post #78 |
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That's doable. Players can't cast spells but miracles aren't unheard of. LHB, Eamon, Rob, your opinions? |
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| Makkabee | Aug 26 2008, 08:39 PM Post #79 |
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Trying to get things moving again... Waltraud, the priestess of Freya, says she'll happily give her blessing to a new Roman temple as long as the sacred groves of the Aesir are protected. Hermann agrees that the stevadores will unload the cargo as long as the German priests say it's okay. S. Tuccius Calvus, the Roman engineer in charge of the project kicks up a fuss -- the plans have already been drawn up, and it's a ridiculous surrender to German blackmail to scurry about on their say so -- they're just oak trees, by Jove! Who conquered whom, anyway? Other players feel free to jump in at any time. LHB, which group did you follow? |
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| SladeJack | Aug 26 2008, 09:32 PM Post #80 |
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I tell Calvus that we conquered the Germans once (showing him my battle scars, at least the mentionable ones) and would not to fritter away the cost by driving them to rebellion and having to do it again. They are prepared to accept our presence peacefully if we don't make a point of arrogance and desecration. They're prepared to welcome our gods to their lands and all they ask is respect for their own. They're not Christians or Druids, to refuse to respect even our greatest gods, and we should not treat them the way those people treated us. Besides, now that we've opened the door a crack for godly interference, I've got a feeling an attempt to build on the grove may not go so well. My orders--which are well within the parameters my superior's representative set for me to resolve this manner--stand. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 27 2008, 08:44 AM Post #81 |
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The Liquor Lord
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I am on board with miracles. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 27 2008, 08:48 AM Post #82 |
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A regular plantation would be fine with me. As for a patron god, I will choose Bacchus (after all I do throw the craziest parties in all of the provinces, haha). Maybe a conversion to Christianity later in the game? Could make things interesting. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 27 2008, 08:57 AM Post #83 |
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The Liquor Lord
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I will gladly meet with Sladeus to discuss alternate sites, perhaps upon land that I own? I am sure we can find a mutually beneficial agreement. Please join me for a banquet in your honor this weekend. We can discuss how we can both serve each other. |
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| Makkabee | Aug 27 2008, 10:08 AM Post #84 |
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As a devotee of Bacchus, Eamon gets a bonus in Customs (or etiquette), dice, knowledge of myths, theater, and wine. Assuming we have cause to use the formal rules at some point, anyway. Any character may convert to any faith at any time, so long as they're willing to accept that faith's requirements and the social and legal penalties that may apply to some of them. Judaism is legal but Jews aren't particularly trusted, given the oddity of some Jewish customs and the frequency with which the Jews have rebelled in the past. Christianity, which denies the divinity of all other gods and seeks to displace all other religions, is illegal but has millions of followers, primarily in the eastern portion of the empire. If I remember my Roman history right, OTL Christianity had something like 8 million followers by the end of the 3rd century. We're somewhat earlier in this game and Christianity isn't gaining ground nearly as fast, so I'd guess there are around 2 million Christians in the empire at this point, give or take. |
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| SladeJack | Aug 27 2008, 12:41 PM Post #85 |
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I'd be glad to accept your invitation, Hart. And your bonus in knowledge of myths should come up big in figuring out ways to introduce the Olympians to Germany without offending the devotees of Odin's pantheon. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 27 2008, 01:33 PM Post #86 |
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Excellent, I will schedule entertainments due a man of your power and accomplishments. My knowledge of local peculiarities, tastes and myths will be at your service as will my wine, women and song. Nothing is too good for our new Roman prefect. |
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| SladeJack | Aug 27 2008, 02:04 PM Post #87 |
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Oh, I don't need such special treatment. I just want to find out how I can integrate the Germans into Rome spiritually. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 27 2008, 04:36 PM Post #88 |
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Please don't disrespect my hospitality by turning it down. We may be among barbarians but some of us do know how to treat our guests properly. I'm sure I will be able to help you out with your problem and you can be a service to me as well. Its all about working together for a better, stronger and more profitable empire, eh? |
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| SladeJack | Aug 27 2008, 10:15 PM Post #89 |
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All right, I'll let you show off your fripperies, if you insist. And a cooperative working relationship with as many prominent Germans as possible is my highest priority. |
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| eamonhart | Aug 28 2008, 03:29 PM Post #90 |
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The Liquor Lord
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Letting provinicial officials know of my loyalty is my highest priority after profit of course. I look forward to your arrival. |
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