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[thatkid]

<thatkid> Ok, so regarding the siege towers
<thatkid> They work as the rules say, but the bonus is capped by the number of infantry regiments involved in the same portion of the battle
<thatkid> So if you have 5 towers and 3 regiments, you only get a +3
<Taricus> Ah, fair enough.
<thatkid> if you somehow split the enemy forces so one of the mini-battles is 5 towers and 2 regiments, it's a +2
<Skyr> Shoot
<thatkid> You can now reorder the building of towers
<Skyr> My seasonal skill training needs to be rolled too
<Taricus> Seems reasonable. Infantry regiment means a regiment without the Cav upgrade?

For posterity
You people need to stop trusting me with things like decisions.

[Deny]

Hmm, i thought i did know, oh well, changing now

(Thinking back on it, i probably wouldn't know that the queen had come back, sorry my bad.Also i was trying to say that i knew somthing was going on, not a siege, just a civil war, but i probable wouldn't)

[King_of_the_weasels]

"first off, engineering is unrelated to the creation of gunpowder"

this is both right and wrong, in game you need engineering to create gunpowder, I'm not even sure what the chemist skill you have does, since no one else has it ((that I know of, My action takes 2 seasons, so I haven't been keeping up that much))

[Araph]

Well... to make gunpowder, you need saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. Sulfur can be found naturally, charcoal can be made easily, but potassium nitrate (saltpeter) was historically obtained through a process involving manure, wood ash, and long periods of time. Another method involves processing urine over a shorter period of time. I don't know how engineering could fit into this.

I suppose actually producing guns would be engineer's work, but gunpowder is another story. Have we really been using engineering as the skill to make gunpowder? 

[Skyrunner]

Yup. Since that's how the world works, that would be why Euri connected engineer->gunpowder.

[King_of_the_weasels]

Well... to make gunpowder, you need saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. Sulfur can be found naturally, charcoal can be made easily, but potassium nitrate (saltpeter) was historically obtained through a process involving manure, wood ash, and long periods of time. Another method involves processing urine over a shorter period of time. I don't know how engineering could fit into this.

I suppose actually producing guns would be engineer's work, but gunpowder is another story. Have we really been using engineering as the skill to make gunpowder? 

For characters who can't make their own gunpowder, they require the assistance of an engineer, engineer basically means scientist.  It's been that way since You are King I, since that's when gunpowder was invented (though it was really never used, and guns/cannons did not exist) I should know I'm the guy who invented it in this world, and now I'm his grandson.  So yeah it is technically chemistry, but it's governed by the engineer skill.  I'd ask a gm about your chemist skill thing since it's kinda pointless unless for making poisons or poultices I guess.

Plus it takes 2 entire seasons to make 1 unit of guns, and another season to make 1 unit of gunpowder, so it's not like you'll be much help in the battle in that way.

So it takes 3 seasons to make 1 batch of rifle and then it'll probably cost even more to train and hire the men to use them, so guns are expensive, I hope their worth it. Oh also you have to get your hands on some gun blueprints, which you can either buy or spend some time experimenting and making your own, which all of this costs you money.

[Araph]

So... engineer covers all explosives, then...

Even so, I'll stick with chemistry. I think that the gunpowder thing should be changed, but I guess it's already entrenched, so oh well. Chemistry does have some pretty cool uses.

Actually, does engineering cover all explosives, or just gunpowder?

[King_of_the_weasels]

So... engineer covers all explosives, then...

Even so, I'll stick with chemistry. I think that the gunpowder thing should be changed, but I guess it's already entrenched, so oh well. Chemistry does have some pretty cool uses.

Actually, does engineering cover all explosives, or just gunpowder?

Pretty sure it's just gunpowder, but what do I know.

[Araph]

EDIT: Nvm, internet shenanigans.

[Shootandrun]

Tiruin, what is the training you're asking for? I didn't find it when I searched for it.

[Tiruin]

For my basic skill that I've listed in my character sheet. On the wiki, it states a vague "defense", so I assumed it is fighting unarmed.

[Shootandrun]

And if I may ask, why would a merchant have any skills in defensive fighting?

[Tiruin]

No, not that. The deal which was given and accepted by CG was:

Spoiler: This (click to show/hide)

Laneira listened to the Merchants' conversation while taking note of the areas in which they spoke of, and the fact of banditry and a blockade, giving the occasional agreement and a nod to their points. Danger was present, but that was her job, to face danger with a smile as her contractors go off and support the massive hierarchy of goods and trade.

"I command a full regiment of disciplined men and women, versed in the tactics of military and headed by a skilled Captain," she replied upon being asked on whether her group would continue working with them, not telling the Captain's name for particular reasons. "I am bound to my contract, as by my free will. To Veruna, I shall agree to."

She paused a while, and decided this was the best time to ask them in the most sincere tone she could muster - not that she had to hide anything, that is. "However, Av, Solan, I'm willing to disregard pay for a different matter. If, no, when we get to Veruna, I'd like to request someone to teach me the finer details of Swordsmanship. Even if I could learn it alone, under a skilled mentor would seem better. And if possible, some...tips on how to start a business." She didn't know much about Veruna, hearing it was another seaside town. But she would burn the bridge when she got there, figuratively.

Include a deal with the Merchants after agreeing to continue work with them and to head to Veruna.

Include a deal with the Merchants after agreeing to continue work with them and to head to Veruna.

[?3] The merchant agrees to help you find a trainer and will support your training with your cut of the pay on the route. In terms of business, you'll be able to discuss some of the smaller details with him on the journey.

Edit: (Accidentally put in spoiler)

Erm, sorry if I went a bit off tangent with missing the action 

[Shootandrun]

Ah. I understand now. Will roll soon.

[Araph]

Based off the understanding that neutral parties are allowed to roll for related events (or miscellaneous events), would there be any objections if I was to take over the job of GMing for the siege from Thatkid?