The Sword of Damocles - (Sign Up Thread) - Closed, 2017 Game Next

[leonardothered]

This looks really interesting but I'm a bit apprehensive as i know little of Europe's history aside from major events... Also I don't have a good grasp on politics so that makes it worse lol

[leonardothered]

USA is open hmm? ;}

[leonardothered]

I'm just nervous because I've never played a game like this and would probably make many mistakes.... Though perhaps that will add to the fun?

[leonardothered]

Okay then I guess I'll pick FDR

[leonardothered]

Well... I guess I am having my butt handed to me. Why does China hate me specifically? I mean I know I am ruling with fascist tendencies, but come on! I am giving them movies!

There's a number of factors to consider (there are some hints here and there), but specifically for the past results you got some of the most awful dice rolls I've ever seen when I simulated the Beijing coups. On the bright side, the Communists are losing ground.

Right, writing, researching and simulating all that took three hours, and I'm exhausted. You'll get the turn crisis later, so the turn hasn't started yet.

Excitement is mounting

[leonardothered]

I'd say that war crimes and things are very much part of the game, and some time an unintended effect of war depending on whose point of view the accusations come from. If anyone is worried about the more graphic side of politics... I'd steer away from America's posts

When you play the game of... Republics, you win or you... Well go into exile

[leonardothered]

Orders will be sent in by tomorrow night. A busy bit of time to say the least but lots of thought

[leonardothered]

I'm not worried, probably just very busy

[leonardothered]

I'd honestly just say restart the entire thing from original BoP. Isn't the whole idea behind ending that game that it was pretty much played out? As a new player it's difficult to jump into the enthusiasm of a nation that has already had multiple players over the course of multiple games. Why not try a new setting instead of hacking it together to try and make something that didn't work well in the first place continue to work only to fall short yet again and disappoint everyone

Just my two cents, I'd probably play either way but be more active in a new setting.

[leonardothered]

I am returning!!!

If I do not make a deadline I give permission to Lumine to autoroll my VP choice. My only internet is through phone so can be spotty

[leonardothered]

Thanks for the patience, gentlemen, I will be releasing periodically during Sunday after some much needed sleep. Just got through writing the US election, which I think will be an interesting result.

*guzzulp*

[leonardothered]

These kinds of games are really difficult to run and require a lot of work. He ma not have found the time yet to fully update; the next one we run should have two different people in charge to help share duties, as they're very demanding. In my diplomacy games for example it would have helped a lot to have someone else do the population troop and resource counts while I handled events.

[leonardothered]

Yeah I had a list of questions but have got nothing back yet

[leonardothered]

I've done it twice so that's a bit disconcerting in regards to the messaging system lol
I am really just asking about my efforts regarding a central intelligence agency and after that I can move forward.

[leonardothered]

I got delayed by a series of tests in my university. I'll handle outstanding PM's and so on later, and then decide whether we go forward with a special round of peace talks (with other events frozen) or prolong the turn a couple more days.

Been quite busy as well so both options sound solid to me

[leonardothered]

I would probably be more interested starting from scratch rather than picking up someone else's stuff honestly and it would be easier to read up on the history.

[leonardothered]

Considering how tightly wrapped up in present events currently I'm quite down for this. Hafnium bombs and mjolnir armor here we come...