ALEA IACTA EST: A Roman Republic Game (Rules, OOC and Sign Up Thread) (CLOSED)

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Any chance of an extension? I’ve found activity v difficult over Christmas and surely we need a Caesar?!

I just realized there’s not a Caesar. Hmmm...

There will be an extension, but after losing Vercingetorix and Caesar so soon I have a problem I'm not sure how to solve, I just can't carry on with an NPC Caesar given the moment in the game. Not sure if the biggest issue is the time period or my way to handle the game, but a momentum loss so soon into the game is a huge problem.

Any suggestions?

There could be a fight in which, on his way home to Rome, Ceasar and his few forces are attacked by Vercingetorix...I really don't know what you mean by this. Lol

[windjammer]

I mean, Cesar's position is quite precarious, so maybe killing him?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

I mean, Cesar's position is quite precarious, so maybe killing him?

I meant what Lumine would like for suggestions

[DKrol]

Any chance of an extension? I’ve found activity v difficult over Christmas and surely we need a Caesar?!

I just realized there’s not a Caesar. Hmmm...

There will be an extension, but after losing Vercingetorix and Caesar so soon I have a problem I'm not sure how to solve, I just can't carry on with an NPC Caesar given the moment in the game. Not sure if the biggest issue is the time period or my way to handle the game, but a momentum loss so soon into the game is a huge problem.

Any suggestions?

Having an NPC Caesar at this point in time, so close to when he IRL crossed the Rubicon and turned Rome upside-down, would be a disservice to the players. If there is to be a Caesar in the game, it must be a real player. Killing off Caesar is a valid idea, since it would dramatically shake up the balance of power in Rome and the World, but it would be so vastly different than IRL. Maybe that's what the game needs. If a player comes forward to play Caesar in the coming days, then let them take over and keep him alive. If not, maybe he gets killed off. Maybe Vercingetorix or another barbarian captures him as he's returning to Rome, and it is an issue the Senate has to address.

As to activity, this game isn't easy to play. Since this time period isn't a time a lot of us have a depth of knowledge on, it takes time to be involved. I have to do research before each post, PM, and decision. That makes the game better for me and makes me more interested, but I can see why some people may find it too much.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

If we don't have a Ceasar by New Year's Day, think we can continue with him being captured or killed?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Any chance of an extension? I’ve found activity v difficult over Christmas and surely we need a Caesar?!

I just realized there’s not a Caesar. Hmmm...

There will be an extension, but after losing Vercingetorix and Caesar so soon I have a problem I'm not sure how to solve, I just can't carry on with an NPC Caesar given the moment in the game. Not sure if the biggest issue is the time period or my way to handle the game, but a momentum loss so soon into the game is a huge problem.

Any suggestions?

Having an NPC Caesar at this point in time, so close to when he IRL crossed the Rubicon and turned Rome upside-down, would be a disservice to the players. If there is to be a Caesar in the game, it must be a real player. Killing off Caesar is a valid idea, since it would dramatically shake up the balance of power in Rome and the World, but it would be so vastly different than IRL. Maybe that's what the game needs. If a player comes forward to play Caesar in the coming days, then let them take over and keep him alive. If not, maybe he gets killed off. Maybe Vercingetorix or another barbarian captures him as he's returning to Rome, and it is an issue the Senate has to address.

As to activity, this game isn't easy to play. Since this time period isn't a time a lot of us have a depth of knowledge on, it takes time to be involved. I have to do research before each post, PM, and decision. That makes the game better for me and makes me more interested, but I can see why some people may find it too much.

I admit, some people may not be as involved and see it as too much but there are some who do love it a ton. It is really up to you as it's your game.

[leonardothered]

Very glad I asked for a key

[Lumine]

Right, that's certainly sensible advice, I appreciate it. Caesar will be open for the next three days (ending on Friday Night) either for new players or for current players whose roles are not absolutely crucial. If there's no claims by then, I'll have a special event ready.

[YPestis25]

What time does the turn end tonight?

[Dereich]

If the turn ends tonight I absolutely need an extension

[Lumine]

I'll be granting an extension as we lack a Caesar player and few orders have been sent. This turn will now end on January 2nd, which ought to be enough time.

For the remainder of this turn I'll allow Kingpoleon to handle Caesar, and we'll see what happens after this particular turn.

[DKrol]

Is Kingpoleon giving up being Clodius for good, or is he playing both? Because I'm cerainly not comfortable knowing that I'm dealing with Caesar (my ally) and Clodius (my enemy) at the sime time in the same person.

[Kingpoleon]

Is Kingpoleon giving up being Clodius for good, or is he playing both? Because I'm cerainly not comfortable knowing that I'm dealing with Caesar (my ally) and Clodius (my enemy) at the sime time in the same person.

I’m playing Caesar only, at least for this turn. I didn’t want to, so if Clodius lives and someone else wants to join, I fully intend to give up Caesar. However, for now I am doing what GotFan has briefed me as to what he was going to do. If Clodius dies, then I will stay on as Caesar.

[Lumine]

Is Kingpoleon giving up being Clodius for good, or is he playing both? Because I'm cerainly not comfortable knowing that I'm dealing with Caesar (my ally) and Clodius (my enemy) at the sime time in the same person.

Both is the original idea, as it seemed like the more obvious choice for having both characters for this turn only. Other than killing Caesar and breaking the balance of the game, I can't think of a suitable alternative other than that.

[Orwell]

Is anyone good left? I dont know too much about this time.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Is anyone good left? I dont know too much about this time.

Ceasar can still be picked up.

[Orwell]

What the hell, If I may cross the Rubicon I would like Caeser

[leonardothered]

Well that solved that, are we still ending tonight or giving Caesar some time to acclimate?

[Lumine]

Well that solved that, are we still ending tonight or giving Caesar some time to acclimate?

We're still ending now, JacksonHitckcock may join at the start of the next turn so we don't delay things too much. Several players are left to send their orders, so this turn ends in exactly 26 hours. Make them count, gentlemen.

[Lumine]

Still a few orders left to send, I'm granting five more hours. Voting is open in the senate, it will take place during the next 48 hours as I write the other turn results to be prepared in time.

[Dereich]

I'm very sorry. Because of holiday travel and an upcoming change in my position at my job, I haven't really been focused on the game and have let the turn pass me by. I still endeavor to continue on if possible as it really is a fascinating game concept and Lumine's execution is, as always, masterly.

[Garlan Gunter]

Hungry for write ups! Is the turn considered ended by now?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Is the next turn happening soon?

[Lumine]

Aye, it's over. I'm writing the results now.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Aye, it's over. I'm writing the results now.

Perfect.