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[Kashyyk]

The program throws a bunch of dice to generate the revenue,  color just tracks how many dice are involved. What you have there is a very high and low score respectively.

[Criptfeind]

Lucky me on both counts then.

[RulerOfNothing]

Quick question: what kind of resource is tea?

Spoiler: League Orders (click to show/hide)

Military
Have the 2 spearrat divisions in Central Parnassus move to Upper Presst, then have all 3 spearrat divisions invade North Presst
Recruitment
Recruit a new Hero, Strategos Kortak in Central Parnassus (-£600)
Recruit another division of spearrats in Central Parnassus (-£210)

While the defeat in North Presst was a substantial blow to the League's ambitions, the Council decided to send more divisions of spearrats into North Presst to pacify the region. In light of losses suffered due to territorial expansion, the Council also decided to promote a highly skilled commander in Upper Presst to the rank of Strategos, in order to more effectively lead the League's armies.

EDIT: also is it possible to investigate (in the context of the events that we had this turn) neutral territories with military units without invading them?

[PaPaj]

Marcos slams his head onto the desk
Why can't anything go my way?

Spoiler: Actions (click to show/hide)

Put 600$ into Agriculture II

[snow dwarf]

Painters and artists are starting to arrive at the newly formed kingdom of Yorturim. Government officials are reassuring the common folk that the 'shadow' situation is under control.

Spoiler: orders (click to show/hide)

Build A Caravan in Greyland. ($1000)

Move all units to Greyland. Have one unit inspect the island, the source of the shadows.
If there is anything harmful there, send all troops (unless it is something undefeatable).

Spend $400 on Painting research. (Can I spend more on research and subtract it from my next turn's income..?)

Also, is Cloud supposed to not have any special resources?

Spoiler: letter to the Barons Illustrious (click to show/hide)

Oh Great Baron Cothecs, We the proud dragonborn of north suggest a trade treaty between our people. It is a deal that should help both of our countries grow. If you agree we will send a caravan to the island of Ester within a year.

Spoiler: letter to the Kingdom of Corax (click to show/hide)

The sudden activity of 'shadows' on our sea border is worrying. As the possibly magical creatures are attacking both of our countries, I suggest we each send a unit of our troops to inspect the island, possibly the source of the eerie shadows.

[Khan Boyzitbig]

Spoiler: reply to Kingdom of Yorturim (click to show/hide)

Agreeable, however it would be best to not send anything more than spearmen, if there are dangerous creatures there it would be better to know what we are dealing with before committing ourselves fully. Should we investigate this season or wait for spring?

Rumours of creatures in the water are spreading through the kingdom, many wonder what is happening and why


Why did it take me about 10 minutes to spell rumour?

 

[Kashyyk]

A couple more questions have been asked:

There's about a 50/50 chance for a territory to have a resource in it, so don't be surprised if some don't get resources.

At the end of your turn and before income for the next turn, you must have £0 or more available. You can't use next turn's income in advance. If you can't afford the thing now, you just gotta save up.

[snow dwarf]

Spoiler: reply to the Kingdom of Corax (click to show/hide)

We will be sending one of our troops to investigate first and if there is anything dangerous there we will send the rest. What do you say? ((Kashyyk should probably know about what we are planning to do together so that no awkwardness happens. Unless he reads these letters and already knows about this.))

[Khan Boyzitbig]

Spoiler: reply to kingdom of Yorturim (click to show/hide)

We shall send some troops also, and hold the rest back just in case too. (I doubt Kashyyk isn't reading the letters, it would be tricky to run such a game without knowing what all the players are up to)

Spoiler: update to orders (click to show/hide)

Invest £500 into Theoretical air magical research, send the spearmen to the uncharted island between E shadevale and Greyland as part of a joint operation with Kingdom of Yorturim

[Sheb]

I dunno if you changed things, but it's probably easier for Kashyyk if you update the first spoiler.

[Iituem]

A couple more questions have been asked:

There's about a 50/50 chance for a territory to have a resource in it, so don't be surprised if some don't get resources.

At the end of your turn and before income for the next turn, you must have £0 or more available. You can't use next turn's income in advance. If you can't afford the thing now, you just gotta save up.

Couple more questions:

1.  Relating to expenditure, can players transfer funds between each other on the same turn?  In essence, can one player act as a bank for others by lending money (and hoping the other will not default on the loan)?

2.  Fortifications provide a set bonus to defence (e.g. Walls provide +5 Defence vs ground units) and have a Siege Resistance level (1 for Walls).  Am I correct in understanding that Engineers can be used either side of a siege, both to break down and buff up Siege Resistance?

Ex. 1:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  Bob's Engineer has a Siege Break value of 1, which is equal to the Walls' Siege Resistance value of 1.  Therefore Alice's archer fights without the wall bonus of +5.

Ex. 2:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer, 1 Engineer and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  Bob's Engineer has a Siege Break value of 1, which is equal to the Walls' Siege Resistance value of 1.  However, Alice's Engineer adds Siege Resist 1 by virtue of being in the territory and defending.  Therefore Bob's total Siege Break is 1 while Alice's Siege Resist is 2.  Alice's Archer therefore gets the +5 defence bonus because the walls are intact (the engineers are mining and counter-mining, presumably).

Ex 3:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer, 2 Engineers and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  This time Alice has Siege Resist 3 and Bob has Siege Break 1.  Although Alice has plenty of Siege Resistance, additional engineers do not increase the defensive value, so the Archer still only gets the +5 defence bonus.

[Kashyyk]

I dunno if you changed things, but it's probably easier for Kashyyk if you update the first spoiler.

Thank you Sheb. If anyone does need to change their orders, please edit your post, and then make another saving you've done so.

1.  Relating to expenditure, can players transfer funds between each other on the same turn?  In essence, can one player act as a bank for others by lending money (and hoping the other will not default on the loan)?

As long as you have an active trade route, I'll allow lending of money between nations. The terms and enforcement of any loans is the players' responsibility though.

2.  Fortifications provide a set bonus to defence (e.g. Walls provide +5 Defence vs ground units) and have a Siege Resistance level (1 for Walls).  Am I correct in understanding that Engineers can be used either side of a siege, both to break down and buff up Siege Resistance?

Ex. 1:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  Bob's Engineer has a Siege Break value of 1, which is equal to the Walls' Siege Resistance value of 1.  Therefore Alice's archer fights without the wall bonus of +5.

Ex. 2:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer, 1 Engineer and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  Bob's Engineer has a Siege Break value of 1, which is equal to the Walls' Siege Resistance value of 1.  However, Alice's Engineer adds Siege Resist 1 by virtue of being in the territory and defending.  Therefore Bob's total Siege Break is 1 while Alice's Siege Resist is 2.  Alice's Archer therefore gets the +5 defence bonus because the walls are intact (the engineers are mining and counter-mining, presumably).

Ex 3:  Alice has a province with 1 Archer, 2 Engineers and Walls.  Bob attacks with 1 Macemen and an Engineer.  This time Alice has Siege Resist 3 and Bob has Siege Break 1.  Although Alice has plenty of Siege Resistance, additional engineers do not increase the defensive value, so the Archer still only gets the +5 defence bonus.

Your examples are all correct.

[RulerOfNothing]

Kashyyk, are there any special rules for investigating things like what popped up due to the random events this turn?

[Kashyyk]

It'll depend on the event, but a simple "send this unit to investigate" will be enough to tell you more. They may end up in combat, attempt diplomacy, or something else, depending on the units you send and the nature of the event.

[Sheb]

Spoiler: Letter to the Bannerlands (click to show/hide)

Dear Grand Marshal,

We are extremely concerned about the reports from biting. We would consider sending some troops over, but without a ship we we need to operate from Farland West. Would we have your agreement to do so?

Yours truly

Guildmaster Urist.