The Dance of Death - Sign Up and Rules Thread

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Frederick sure... took a turn to the violent side

Nah, I'm just condemning the vile forgeries that are being spread across European Christendom.  There is indeed a higher power to warn me that such wicked words were being spread before it was too late.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

real life has been kicking me in the ass for the last week, sorry to everyone for all the unanswered PMs and etc. How much time in the turn do I have left?

I think midturn is posted today then you've got the second half of the turn

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

real life has been kicking me in the ass for the last week, sorry to everyone for all the unanswered PMs and etc. How much time in the turn do I have left?

I think midturn is posted today then you've got the second half of the turn

sorry if this is a stupid question but where was this midturn update posted? I can't find it in either thread

No worries, gameplay thread

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

No mid-turn update has been posted for this turn, yet.

I assume it’ll be up tomorrow

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'm still waiting on an outstanding PM before I can write my orders. You know who you are.

Same here

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Turn closed! And gods, are we in for some interesting developments. I'm working my way through the orders to set the end of turn, will give an update once I know the number of dead players.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I think there’s a 50-50 chance I’m among the departed, but if even half my plans succeeded, then the turn was still a pretty clear victory as far as I’m concerned.  My plans for this turn don’t really hinge on my survival tbh.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'm somewhat worried and considering taking up Jerusalem if I do go down!! Presumably a Papal player would have to lapse while we held a thrillingly intrigue packed election...

That’s actually a great idea  I think it would be a really fun new development to have an intrigue-filled Papal election if you are among the deceased.  And not gonna lie, I’m also fine with having one less strong player in the Italy sandbox to worry about lol.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The “fire post” was in reference to the attack on Aragon  I don’t always burn Rome, but when I do, I set the city on fire.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I honestly have no idea what it involves but personally I don’t like retcons!! Mod narrative is law and order interpretation is subject to messenger eaten by wolf syndrome...

Yeah, retconning is no good.  It's on players to be clear about their orders.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Err...I think you forgot a few countries, Lumine

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

A warning
To be delivered to my friend Genghis, the Great Khan of the Mongols, and to be spread across Transoxania

The court of the Shah of Khwarezm has learned that the man known as Uthman, who styles himself Prince of the Karakhanids, has been welcomed into the court of the Great Khan. The Shah accepts the Khan’s word that he is merely welcoming Uthman into the tent and does not consider this a violation of our pact.

Nevertheless, the Shah feels it necessary to warn the Khan: when in the service of the Shah, Uthman led a revolt in the city of Samarkand and massacred the loyal garrison. While he had a place of honor in my retinue, he nonetheless plotted against the Shah and sought to destroy our power. We feel it necessary to warn the Khan, so that he may avoid the same fate.

On the Crusade
Let it be known: the Shah of Khwarazm shall not permit the Holy City of Jerusalem to fall into the possession of those who do not worship Allah.

Isn’t it already under Christian control?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I do not know when the turn is scheduled to end now without the midturn, but if it is still tonight I need to ask for an extension for a variety of in-game and out-of-game reasons.

This is just the midturn IIRC

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

We could skip to end of turn if easier / less despair inducing for you to do or redo Lumine...? V excited either way!

I definitely be opposed to skipping the midturn, no offense.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Quick update: My depression has gotten much worse lately, so while I am not planning to drop out right now if it keeps up, I may have to (also I may be a bit slow/erratic with responses, just a heads up)

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The turn ends tonight?

It does! In about ten hours, though I'm missing a couple of relevant orders.

I’ll get mine, but probably not until like 8:00

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Ten ter hooks!!!

?

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'd prefer a break

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Scourge of God

An address by the King of Castile to be read publicly all across the Kingdom:


As good friends of the King of Aragon, we express our utter shock and horror at the death of the Aragonese King in his holding cell. We had taken care to treat him generously and provide him with ample accommodation, and were thus completely taken aback when we heard of this startling development. While we presently believe his death to have been the result of suicide, an investigation will be ordered immediately to ensure that this tragic event was not regicidal in nature.

The present state of Christendom is one of much danger and peril. We now face the onslaught of Egyptian infidels coupled with chaos and division at home. This truly is a general crisis like none in living memory, and I say that as an old man who has seen much and remembers well times of misfortune. But what has brought about this crisis? God's will. The infidels in Egypt are a scourge of God, summoned by Him to punish Christendom for her moral decay and spiritual corruption. It is a test of our will, a challenge for us as Christians. But we cannot drive back this scourge, and prove ourselves to God, unless we purify the Church. And for the church to be purified, the sickened head must first be cured before the rest of the body can be healed. The current Bishop of Rome, a tyrannical and degenerate man, has acted like the most worldly of princes, marrying off his family members to increase his temporal power. He has used his power of excommunication in a most partial and partisan manner--determined to split Christendom into two opposing camps--against godly princes like myself who simply wished for the preservation of peace and neutrality. But neutrality is no longer an option with this bishop, who has been tempted by the Devil. All Christian realms must now choose whether they are on the side of God, or that of Satan.

So, fellow men of Christ, it is clear that we must cast out this evil from the Church and renounce our sins if we wish to repel the scourge of God. Even within his own pagan religion, this scourge knows no remorse, having ordered the murder of his coreligionist the Almohad Sultan. Think also how this Sultan of Egypt threatens our very own kingdom, having recognized the Count of Toulouse as the King of Castile. It would not at all shock me, therefore, if the rebel leaders in the north of the kingdom have been urged on by the Sultan. Most of our rebellious subjects, however, I believe to be well-intentioned Castilians who have simply been misled by their leaders, said leaders being pawns of foreign interlopers like the Egyptians. I thus proclaim a general amnesty to any rebel who lays down his weapons and reaffirms his loyalty to our King Alfonso VIII, and therefore proves himself to be a good Christian and Spaniard. For we cannot afford to fight amongst each other while God's scourge threatens us, and the Church remains in Lucifer's hands.

I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

Can I get an extension until Sunday (RL stuff)

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

Can I get an extension until Sunday (RL stuff)

Sure, I hadn't set a firm deadline yet. We'll put the mid-turn deadline for Sunday in the hopes of getting it up on Monday (if I notice I can't deliver within a reasonable timeframe I'll take appropiate action to adapt).

Thanks

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I need a moderator response to a PM before I can send orders.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Just sent replies, I think I answered all the outstanding questions as best I could - some I couldn't -, I'm extending this a further day to give players who asked questions or sent PM's time to react.

Thanks, just got to check my PMs

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Can confirm. Will be leaving the forum for a while due to personal reasons.

Best of luck, gentlemen, truly sorry I couldn't finish this before departing.

Hope everything is okay!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Can confirm. Will be leaving the forum for a while due to personal reasons.

Best of luck, gentlemen, truly sorry I couldn't finish this before departing.

As Sword of the Faith, I do hereby strike this game as unto death. May its soul prosper in the sight of the heaven of beloved games that have passed on before.

The best of luck and wishes to you, Lumine! It has been a lovely game, and, as always, I have enjoyed playing your delightful game.

This has been a glorious, fun-filled game. You’ve been a great host. And that’s the way it is, October 21, 2019.

Huh.  I guess Kingpoleon wasn't in grave danger after all.