Wars of the Roses (1454 Game) - Sign Up Thread

[DKrol]

Background:

Beginning in March, 1454. Richard, Duke of York and cousin to King Henry VI, has been named Protector of the Realm and Regent of the Kingdom due to a bout of insanity suffered by the King. The Queen Consort, Margaret of Anjou, is furious with the decision. Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury, and his son, the Earl of Warwick, stand by York's side, while Henry VI's greatest ally, Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, has been imprisoned in the Tower and his loyal general Humphrey Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, is serving as Steward of England and trying to keep the peace. The tensions of the realm are at a boiling point and some believe war is on the horrizon between the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster.

Playable Characters at Start:
Richard, Duke of York - GOTFan
Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort - SO19
Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury - PSOL
Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset - Garlan Gunter
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick - Lumine
Humphrey Stafford, Duke of Buckingham - JacksonHitchcock

Potential Characters if There is Interest
Henry VI, King of England - Leonardo The Red
Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond - Kingpoleon
Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland - Ishan
James II, King of Scotland

[DKrol]

It's a difficult choice, still deciding between Buckingham or Salisbury.

May I also recommend other English lords (like Edmund Tudor or the Percys of Northumberland) rather than the foreign monarchs? May keep the simulation more concentrated.

If we reach the point where the extra players are involved, that’s a fine suggestion.

[DKrol]

This is the first time I am doing something like this (so I won't be that good at it), so I think it would be fair for me to ask for a potential character: so, I'll take James II

While I would be glad to have you, the potential characters are only available once all of the critical character roles are filled.

[DKrol]

I'm confused, what is the difference between Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick and Richard Neville Earl of Salisbury? I can't really find the difference between them online.


Anywho, I'll take Stafford. If you'd prefer someone else for that role, I'll take one of the potential characters.

As Garland said, Neville of Salisbury is the father of Neville of Warwick.

Glad to see this group of characters coming together!

[DKrol]

Feeling a bit bad for Marg! Would you rather have her than initially imprisoned Beaufort DKrol? If so I’d switch but if you’re relaxed Beaufort seems slightly less intense perhaps

I'd rather have you playing someone you're happy with and excited to play as.

[DKrol]

Very excited to see the main cast filled out!

I've edited the secondary players with Lumine's suggestion to localize them to the British Isles. I'm going to work on the first post but I'm going to wait probably until this weekend before posting to give us time for secondary player spots to fill in.

[DKrol]

Henry Percy, I guess. Where can I get information about this on the internet aside from Wikipedia?

Here are some YouTube videos I've referenced:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8usSAMpuSVI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNcBrrMoyL8&t=259s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjO55pKuBo4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dk53GpbdRw

And some text references:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Wars-of-the-Roses
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Wars-of-the-Roses/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry_vi_king.shtml

[DKrol]

hmm I could play one of these more minor roles. Mad king option available?

Welcome aboard!

[DKrol]

Iiinteresting! Was assuming catatonic HVI would definitely have to stay npc for now

The way I’ve thought it through, because of how suddenly IRL Henry descended and recovered from his illness, is that the player will submit full orders and then a dice roll will decide if Henry snaps out of it in a given turn.

[DKrol]

The first turn has been posted. Have fun folks! Make sure to include me in any PMs and feel free to ask any questions.

[DKrol]

Could I play Edmund Tudor?

Sure!

[DKrol]

I've edited the Start of Turn post to include Tudor.

[DKrol]

My goal at the moment is to have the turn end at the end of the day on Friday and then process the turn over the weekend. Let me know if there are concerns.

[DKrol]

The turn ends at 11:59 eastern tonight.

[DKrol]

I know several players had difficulty with the deadline last night so I’ll extend the turn another 11 hours (from now) and begin processing tomorrow. For those they submitted orders, please feel free to edit or modify them if you’d like.

[DKrol]

One player has met their end already.

[DKrol]

! I hope it’s not me I’m especially fond of Edmund B and hoping to make his family last a //little// longer. Very excited!

Sadly, it is the Duke of Somerset who met his end game. You're welcome to rejoin the game as a different character - feel free to suggest a new one - as you're a great historical player in these games.

Turn two is now posted.

[DKrol]

It would be disloyal of me to abandon the Beauforts now! I’d love to take Somerset’s heir Henry

Great - I'll update the Start of Turn post to include Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset.

[DKrol]

I think we’re missing the #s for a few other players, no?

No. There are 9 players in the game and 9 players included in the End of Turn/Star of Turn post.

[DKrol]

I'm a little worried that the game is taking too peaceful of a tone and that there won't be enough action to keep it going. (I'm kidding - please don't change your game strategy)

[DKrol]

Just wondering if Buckingham was inactive last turn?

Correct.

[DKrol]

Because of the holiday, I'm going to let the turn run through Sunday and then I'll process early next week.

[DKrol]

When you send orders in, please send them in one message so that I know I have all of your orders. If you send in orders then make a change, please send a new message with the correct orders rather than a message saying "Actually change x to y and a to b". I want to make sure that I have all orders and that I understand them correctly.

[DKrol]

Sorry I totally forgot about this with everything going on (college work, family time around Christmas, etc.), can I have an extension until Monday night to respond to PMs, and shape my decisions around that

Sure. Turn ends on Monday night.

[DKrol]

Please, please, PLEASE make sure to include me on ALL PMs. I've just received half of what I imagine is a very important - and interesting - conversation.