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Hello everyone,

I hope this forum is helpful for us.
We can chat about anything out of character here.
Just so you know Devon/Great Britain has no interest in your lands and is concerned with counties nearer to it's borders.
I hope you enjoy your Devon clotted cream and consider our friendship.

Yours in faith,

Lord Ash, scribe to Duke of Wellington.

If you are interested in playing as another county in our napoleonic county war and would like more details please PM me and I will put you in touch with the keeper/GM.
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Emperors, King and your grace,

here are the results for February (in brief)

DEVON: An Army under Wellington (believed to be 3 Divisions strong) destroyed the Somerset Cavalry (in West Somerset) in a "hot" fight (the Battle of Brendan Hills, report to follow) on Feb 19th.

NORFOLK: An Army under Bluecher (believed to be 5 div's strong) has taken Central Cambridge, with no battle as yet.

SUSSEX: An Army under Charles (5 Divisions) has taken Hampshire East, forcing the Army of Hampshire to fragment before him. Some Hampshire forces have fled to neighbouring Dorset (both Infantry/Cavalry and Naval) the rest have thrown away their arms.

KENT: Although peaceful in action, it is believed the Empire of Kent has formed a lasting bond of Diplomatic brotherhood with the Kingdom of Essex. The King of Essex is said to be, if not in his employ, then certainly in Napoleon's pocket.

WEST MIDLAND's: An Army under Suvarov (6 divisions) have taken North Oxford (the Oxford cavalry there have defected to West Midlands) Another Army (Commander unknown) has taken Gloucestershire West, and the capital Gloucester itself with no resistance (though much rapine and looting) This force is believed to be 6-8 divisions strong.
The Kingdom/dukedoms of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire are believed to be negotiating a co-defensive pact (much good it might do them)

All powers (mentioned above) are believed to be building defensive works in their homelands of differing size and design.

Those of the scientific and meterological bent believe the ice will clear in the seas for March.

If we're all in agreement, the next turns orders will be accelerated (brought forward) to be in by Friday March 6th. Negotiation between powers (if it be wished) can continue.

I'll send you Naval rules, and some additional rules (as suggested by players) real soon now.

Hope you're all well.
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Ash,

I think I'm in. Where are the shoggoths, I brought root-beer and everything.

Sorry about the "Dawdling Divisions" ruling. I poorly worded the section in my haste to get it to everyone for the Late March move (more waste, less tweed - as Mike would say)
The ruling (as re-worded) should make more sense, and (hopefully) tie-up the loose-ends of stray Divisions left in Major Powers' rears.

Anyway, have a look at it (as re-worded) You'll see there was no evil intent on the part of the West Midlands, although, he was calling your pint a nancy (but what if he had? What then?)

Hope all is groove-iest
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You made it, hooray.

Ok phase two is to use Invisible Castle. I think we already enrolled in this but I'm not sure. You don't have to use this if you prefer to use manual rolls.
If you want just go onto http://invisiblecastle.com/ on the front page there is a register icon on the right next to sign in. I have a feeling we already registered you though.
I'll try and get the others on here so we can chat about out of play rules and stuff.
Sounds dull but it might be useful with the dynamics of the game. Or you can continue to e mail us individually via e mail whichever.

No, I know West Midlands wasn't manipulating the rules I was more concerned with the can of worms this new rule opens up. For example say they decide to side with the major power do they reroll on the next turn with the chance that they could revolt against them.
The way I understand it is when a county surrenders to you when you score D it stays with you for 6 turns. If we are re rolling the outcome of the neutral reaction every turn it will upset the balance of this important rule. Or are we to say that the score of C, maintains a swiss like neutrality, is the only outcome we have to reroll and the other outcomes remain in effect?

I think I've gone mad. Ahhhhh Nyahlathotep.
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Your majesty's,

the results for early March are...ahem:

DEVON: Somerset capitulates (Queen Joss Stone abdicating) and curiously turns over its remaining Army and fleet for Devonian useage. Wellington now has the use of 10 extra frigates and 3 transports, plus the use of the Somerset 1st Infantry Division + Heavy batteries (2) and Engineers, with the provision that these forces be employed for six turns, and only under the commanding hand of Wellington.

Wellington's Army moves to Somerset Central to the jovial welcome of the populace (odd, considering he was shooting their blokes but one turn ago, but that's war, eh?)

A calamitous expedition to take Cornwall has met with severe snows. Casulties were sustained. No Cornishmen were involved, yet the affront has resulted in a State of War being declared between Cornwall and Devon (I rolled, it was a 1) The fortification work at Exeter continues (now have 10 miles)

KENT:
The Essex-Kent pact has been cemented. Approaches by emmissaries to the Duchy of Suffolk have been treated in a hostile manner, the Duke of Napoli (acting as lead diplomat) was snubbed, shaved before the court, tarred and ran out on a rail. Suffolk has declared war against Essex-Kent (suicide!)
(It was a 1, again, since Napoleon was campaigning in Surrey, I counted the negotiator as being from Essex, and on "0", hence the bad outcome)

Better success for Kent's Army moves, the 1st Corps (since Kent has now developed its unique "order mixed" composition, that sadly no other power can copy) with Napoleon and Guard, have stormed into East Surrey: A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT! (East Surrey have 2 Infantry Divisions waiting for you, they don't stand a chance)
The II Corps move into West Kent without a hitch.

NORFOLK:
Bluecher's Army moves into South Cambridge unhindered, but the men of Cambridge are cowardly curs and won't fight you! (Neutral) the city of Cambridge (with its punting at the wrong end) is yours without a fight. The Duke of Cambridge wants to know if you know how to play bridge.

Fortifications continue well in Norwich, another 5 miles (13 in total) around your City.

Diplomatic entreaties are puzzling. Diplomats sent to Suffolk (which is at war with Essex-Kent) treat you with curious diffidence, not exactly cold, but not exactly eager either - in other words Neutral to you.
The Prince of Hertfordshire has a fright when he sees Baron Muffling approach him, he flees his entire court with his Cavalry Division as escort to Buckinghamshire. The I and II Hertfordshire levies disband, leaving Hertfordshire defenceless, yet not yours either (Passively Hostile) Any Diplomatic entreaties to Buckinghamshire will be treated coldly from Norfolk. The Duke of Buckingham, is said to be supportive of Hertfordshire's lost cause.

WEST MIDLANDS:
1st Corps group (with Suvarov) Stragglers return to their parent battalions/squadrons, all safe and sound. Suvarov's approaches to the King of Oxford meet a stoney silence. They've gone all neutral on you, are they stalling?
2nd Corps group remain in W.Mid South (because of movement penalty - unless I misread this) 3rd Div fortifies B'ham = 3 (+1 from last time) 4 miles of extensive roadworks and traffic lights.
3rd Corps, gets its stragglers back and is occupying Gloucester.
Negotiations with Gloucester breakdown after an argument over colour schemes, the ruling house of Gloucester flee to Wiltshire (probably they'll be eaten by those cannibals) with 1 brigade of infantry (now added to Wiltshire's Army as "the Gloucester Legion".) One third of the Gloucestershire fleet is burnt (3 frigates, 1 transport) the others are still at anchor. Gloucester now has no government.
4th Corps waits in Hereford. (Fortifications are now at 8 miles)

SUSSEX:
Archduke Charles (with a sizeable portion of his field army) return after a nice short war to West Sussex (some straggling)
The 1st Cavalry Division takes Winchester (also with straggling)
The 4th Infantry Div continues to dig in at Lewes. The works are said to be 10 miles long (I rolled a 5 +5 from last turn)
The 2nd Cavalry Division also digs in at Newhaven. Works are 5 miles long (a 2 + 3 from last go - poor spadework boys)

And that's that.

There's been a lot of talk about Pacts and Alliances - which I think we've all kept to admirably. Next go I will get off my bum and give you the expanded rules (with naval bits) Which I hope will make this even more durned inner-es-sting.

JOHN: If you want to wargame the fight between Napoleon and Surrey, I'm happy to play Surrey (I don't stand a chance) and I'm free next weekend (this weekend the 7th/8th being way too soon)

Negotiations can begin again - I would use the chatroom link, if I knew one end of a stick from another, I'll try. I didn't use "Invisible roll" as I'm equally clueless how to post that so everyone can see it.

NEXT ORDERS:
In by Friday March the 20th (please) although if John does want to wargame the battle of Croydon (or wherever it's going to be - sire Ikea has been destroyed!) we could postpone the Campaign until we've hit each other senseless. Or, I could just do the diceroll. I'm happy either way.

My respects and greetings to you all!
Mark (Phew, this has been a long one. Next time I'll do it as a Word attachment.)
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These were my moves for early March. I've just posted them here so I can keep a record and plan my next move.

Wellingtons army now control Minehead as a spoil after the Battle for Brendon Hills.

(1ST DIV, 2ND DIV,1ST CAV DIV, ARMY RESERVE WITH WELLINGTON IN COMMAND +2)

Wellington now wishes to negotiate with Taunton. If possible he will send scouts to do his bidding. If not he will march the army to Taunton. If you want me to send the whole army I will make another role for Winter movement to Taunton.

So if the scouts are sent they will reach Taunton unhindered I hope.
A roll is made to negotiate with Somerset for their lands.

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1963552/
Roll for negotiate with Somerset. (1d10=7)

It's a 7. Checking the negotiating with neutral powers chart. I have a plus 2 for Wellington giving me result of D.

Somerset is subservient to my will. Entire army and Navy turned over to me for 6 turns.

Hooray. Long live the King.

(1ST DIV, 2ND DIV,1ST CAV DIV, ARMY RESERVE WITH WELLINGTON IN COMMAND +2) if they haven't already marched to Taunton instead of scouts they move to Bridgewater to hopefully fortify the town and port.

I roll for a March Winter move.

Move to Bridgewater (1d10=8)

With Wellingtons plus 2 I rolled an 8 and score E. Delightful weather for this time of year. Move unhindered. Now they wish to fortify but this will have to wait for next turn as they cannot move and fortify in the same phase.

Meanwhile Barnstaple the second cavalry division has done a crazy thing in that they have attempted to enter Cornwall with only one division strong. They roll for Winter movement.

Barnstaple moves to Cornwall (1d10=1)

It's a horrendous roll of a 1. Now if they are allowed Wellingtons plus 2 they are stalled in Boggy conditions and can't move. If they don't receive the plus 2 as Wellington isn't travelling with them they receive a minus 1 penalty and meet horrendous weather and lose 1 brigade at random, not being able to move this turn or next.

Checking the rules it is as such. They lose 1 brigade at random. 2nd CAV DIV has 3 brigades. So rolling a d6 1,2 is lights 1 lost, 3,4 is lights 2 lost and 5,6 is lights 3 lost.

Here we go!
Roll for lost brigade in 2nd CAV DIV (1d6=5)

It's a 5 so The lights 3rd brigade is lost. No more. The rest of the division can't move for the next turn either so we shall say they are somewhere between Barnstaple and Wadebridge? Or just stuck in Barnstaple?

Damn this Westcountry thunder. Thundering Typhoons!

After all this excitement the final move goes to 3rd Infantry Division who has a cup of cocoa and continues with the fortifications of Exeter.

Exeter adds this many miles of fortifications (1d6=6)

Nice work lads have a cream tea. 6 miles added to whatever was built last turn.
(Not sure if I did an initial role for my capitals and ports fortifications Maj? Maybe not. Shall I do these next?)

In the words of Arthur Harman....."And that's it!"

Just a quick reminder to all players. Please can you register with a user name and password on http://www.callofcthulhu.org.uk. Once you have a user name please tell me what it is and I can get the forum set up as private for our game questions and negotiations.
If you don't want to get to technical with it that's fine. I'm on a mission to be the geekiest player in the campaign that's all.

Scribe of Wellington,

Ash.
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Here are the moves for late March for the Devonian Kingdom of Great Britain.

The weathered 2ND CAV DIV are grounded for another turn as stated last turn in Barn staple.
If the GM permits they will fortify Barnstaple further.

2nd CAV DIV fortify Barnstaple (1d6=6)

6 miles added to Barnstaple.

3rd INF DIV fortify Exeter.

3rd INF DIV fortify Exeter (1d6=3)

Wellingtons army at Bridgewater fortify

1st INF DIV, 2nd INF DIV and 1st CAV DIV

3d6 this time for each division present.

Wellingtons army 3 DIV strong fortify Bridgewater (3d6=11)

A nice letter is sent to Queen Pam Ayers of Cornwall to ask for allegiance. In no way to we have desires on their lands. The expedition of the Barnstaple army was merely a formal visit to our neighbouring lands.

Another equally nice letter is sent by Wellingtons scribe to the lands of Dorset. He declares that he has no desire on their lands but merely wishes for a partnership in these troubled times.

And that's it for March.

Mike Kelly of Taunton,
Foreign diplomat to Lord Wellington.
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