The Eternal Thread - So NSG, What's Going On?

[New England and The Maritimes]

Istanbul is making me want to continue my Ottoman game in EU3.

NO NO NO NO! I hate the Ottomans in EU3.

They have made my game as Georgia a total pain the behind. Thank Heavens for it being 1625 and no Timurid collapse yet, so they keep the Turks busy as bees fighting useless dick-waving wars in Iraq.

I inherited Mamluks and I'm about to force a PU on Jalayrids. Hafsids, who own all of Northern Africa, are under my thumb in a PU and I'll inherit them soon. I plan to annex Georgia and take Crimea from the horde. Problem, Gürcistan?

[Germanic Templars]

what's EU3?

Europa Universalis 3 - Paradox's third best Grand Strategy game in my opinion (trailing both Victoria games). Still a great game though. I'd recommend if you're into Grand Strategy as a genre.

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

[Serrland]

Engage the anime hyperdrive!

Heaven help us. xD

It's your birthday?!

Right now it's 10:24 PM here. In two hours it will be.

Well have a happy premature birthday from Serrland! I will send a you a delicious cyber-steak (which is what I always make for myself on rare occasions, including my birthday!).

[Erinkita]

Engage the anime hyperdrive!

What's happening to my face?
Eyes growing. Nose disappearing. Mouth gigantic when open, tiny when closed. Hair turning a bright primary colour!

[New England and The Maritimes]

Europa Universalis 3 - Paradox's third best Grand Strategy game in my opinion (trailing both Victoria games). Still a great game though. I'd recommend if you're into Grand Strategy as a genre.

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Completely different. Fun, though. Get used to it and it becomes second nature to you.

[Samuraikoku]

Do you agree with them?

Ah! I forgot it was your birthday! Happy birthday! I love you! You're wonderful! How old are you now?

Still two hours left to go in this time zone, Erin. But I love you too. I will be 23.

As for agreeing with them, I do believe they could be a little more amiable... apparently I can't do simple things that everyone should do without an explanation (I hate taking phone calls and I get flustered when I answer the phone)

But like I said... I've taken this - and worse - before. I can deal with it, just let it slide.

[Indeos]

Europa Universalis 3 - Paradox's third best Grand Strategy game in my opinion (trailing both Victoria games). Still a great game though. I'd recommend if you're into Grand Strategy as a genre.

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Is Empire better than Napoleon? Cause Napoleon isn't very good IMO, and I've been thinking of playing Empire.

[Ionian Knights]

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Completely different. Fun, though. Get used to it and it becomes second nature to you.

ETW is a bitch to play, due to the lag..

[Germanic Templars]

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Completely different. Fun, though. Get used to it and it becomes second nature to you.

To do what? Make agreements with nations and back stab them by surrounding their capital with 1400 Honour Guards and elite cavalry or playing the game?

[New England and The Maritimes]

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Is Empire better than Napoleon? Cause Napoleon isn't very good IMO, and I've been thinking of playing Empire.

It is the worst optimized game the studio ever made. Ever.

[Serrland]

NO NO NO NO! I hate the Ottomans in EU3.

They have made my game as Georgia a total pain the behind. Thank Heavens for it being 1625 and no Timurid collapse yet, so they keep the Turks busy as bees fighting useless dick-waving wars in Iraq.

I inherited Mamluks and I'm about to force a PU on Jalayrids. Hafsids, who own all of Northern Africa, are under my thumb in a PU and I'll inherit them soon. I plan to annex Georgia and take Crimea from the horde. Problem, Gürcistan?

Noooo! Spare Georgia!

I went with the "take Crimea and then Southern Ukraine while the Golden Horde is busy with Muscovy/Novgorod/Lithuania route. At this point my biggest problem is money. I'm saving up to build a CoT in Azov now, though, and that should help.

[New England and The Maritimes]

Completely different. Fun, though. Get used to it and it becomes second nature to you.

To do what? Make agreements with nations and back stab them by surrounding their capital with 1400 Honour Guards and elite cavalry or playing the game?

There are plenty of let's plays on the youtube. Look them up if you want, though I sort of dived in and learned by experience. The learning curve isn't really that steep, it's not like Victoria II or anything.

[Zeth Rekia]

Engage the anime hyperdrive!

What's happening to my face?
Eyes growing. Nose disappearing. Mouth gigantic when open, tiny when closed. Hair turning a bright primary colour!

You're changing to the same species as me!

[Indeos]

Is Empire better than Napoleon? Cause Napoleon isn't very good IMO, and I've been thinking of playing Empire.

It is the worst optimized game the studio ever made. Ever.

Ah. Seems like the last good one was Medieval 2.

[Germanic Templars]

I'm good. I have Empire Total War. Play as the Prussians. Within a month (Real life) I conquered the entire world except North America. I gave that to the USA.

Is Empire better than Napoleon? Cause Napoleon isn't very good IMO, and I've been thinking of playing Empire.

Its awesome. You can fight in the Americas, India, and European theater. If you want a good campaign, play the America story. After that, you can go on an American world conquest.

[Erinkita]

Do you agree with them?

Ah! I forgot it was your birthday! Happy birthday! I love you! You're wonderful! How old are you now?

Still two hours left to go in this time zone, Erin. But I love you too. I will be 23.

As for agreeing with them, I do believe they could be a little more amiable... apparently I can't do simple things that everyone should do without an explanation (I hate taking phone calls and I get flustered when I answer the phone)

But like I said... I've taken this - and worse - before. I can deal with it, just let it slide.

I guess professional help couldn't hurt, but I doubt you're in dire need of it. It doesn't sound like you have that bad a problem.

Anyway, happy birthday Koku. That's 23 laps around the sun. Ready to begin your 24th?

[The Nuclear Fist]

Engage the anime hyperdrive!

What's happening to my face?
Eyes growing. Nose disappearing. Mouth gigantic when open, tiny when closed. Hair turning a bright primary colour!

And suddenly, my tentacles have detected another blib on the radar.

[Samuraikoku]

Well have a happy premature birthday from Serrland! I will send a you a delicious cyber-steak (which is what I always make for myself on rare occasions, including my birthday!)

Thank you! Being a rare occasion for you, I'm aware of the value of this steak.

[Republic of Tropical Partiers]

Do you agree with them?

Ah! I forgot it was your birthday! Happy birthday! I love you! You're wonderful! How old are you now?

Still two hours left to go in this time zone, Erin. But I love you too. I will be 23.

As for agreeing with them, I do believe they could be a little more amiable... apparently I can't do simple things that everyone should do without an explanation (I hate taking phone calls and I get flustered when I answer the phone)

But like I said... I've taken this - and worse - before. I can deal with it, just let it slide.

Happy early birthday!

[New England and The Maritimes]

I inherited Mamluks and I'm about to force a PU on Jalayrids. Hafsids, who own all of Northern Africa, are under my thumb in a PU and I'll inherit them soon. I plan to annex Georgia and take Crimea from the horde. Problem, Gürcistan?

Noooo! Spare Georgia!

I went with the "take Crimea and then Southern Ukraine while the Golden Horde is busy with Muscovy/Novgorod/Lithuania route. At this point my biggest problem is money. I'm saving up to build a CoT in Azov now, though, and that should help.

I'm playing Death & Taxes. Horde is strong as ever, and Lithuania seems to have annexed all of non-horde Russia. I'm worried about Lithuania. If I break the Horde to take my land Lithuania will become even stronger. I don't plan to take much, honestly. I want to eat into Persia a little, get Crimea, take the east of Arabia, then take over Hungary, Austria and all of Italy.

[Erinkita]

What's happening to my face?
Eyes growing. Nose disappearing. Mouth gigantic when open, tiny when closed. Hair turning a bright primary colour!

You're changing to the same species as me!

I'm slightly scared.

What's happening to my face?
Eyes growing. Nose disappearing. Mouth gigantic when open, tiny when closed. Hair turning a bright primary colour!

And suddenly, my tentacles have detected another blib on the radar.

Now I'm very scared.

[Samuraikoku]

I guess professional help couldn't hurt, but I doubt you're in dire need of it. It doesn't sound like you have that bad a problem.

Anyway, happy birthday Koku. That's 23 laps around the sun. Ready to begin your 24th?

That's because in real life it's a lot harder for me. I'm a shy, nervous person, and I have no social skills. And I'm not too interested in "coming out of my bubble"... without it I'd have nothing left.

[Serrland]

Noooo! Spare Georgia!

I went with the "take Crimea and then Southern Ukraine while the Golden Horde is busy with Muscovy/Novgorod/Lithuania route. At this point my biggest problem is money. I'm saving up to build a CoT in Azov now, though, and that should help.

I'm playing Death & Taxes. Horde is strong as ever, and Lithuania seems to have annexed all of non-horde Russia. I'm worried about Lithuania. If I break the Horde to take my land Lithuania will become even stronger. I don't plan to take much, honestly. I want to eat into Persia a little, get Crimea, take the east of Arabia, then take over Hungary, Austria and all of Italy.

I've never played D&T, but in my experiences Lithuania tends to collapse in on itself a lot. Too many different cultures, too many rebels, and too many hungary neighbors wanting a piece of the pie.

You can always change gears and take the eastern coast of Africa, too, before European colonial powers do. A bit of investment down there and it can be a huge boon to your trading, especially if you can get the Zanzibar CoT.

[Indeos]

Is Empire better than Napoleon? Cause Napoleon isn't very good IMO, and I've been thinking of playing Empire.

Its awesome. You can fight in the Americas, India, and European theater. If you want a good campaign, play the America story. After that, you can go on an American world conquest.

I might check it out.

[Tsarsgrad]

Goodnight everyone. I leave you with this:

"All the world's a stage, and the people in it merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one person in their time may play many roles."
-William Shakespeare

And this, for everyone.