Age of Roma: 300 BCE (OOC/Signups)

[Hastiaka]

How long is one IC year IRL?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Ptolemy historically did not allow native Egyptians into his armies because they were seen as disloyal and too nationalistic. He was right, of course, as the Egyptians very much did not like the Ptolemies nearly as much as they liked Alexander, which is ultimately the reason the Ptolemies tried to merge their Greekness with Egyptian aspects (like creating Serapis). This may not be the only reason, but it doubtless was a contributor.

... I suppose I could use that against him?

Certainly. Historically, especially during the early Ptolemaic years (when Hellenizing Egypt was still Ptolemy's objective), the Egyptians were downright restive. Ptolemy had to pay large sums to lure in Greek settlers to build polises and fill his armies with semi-loyal soldiers to keep the peace.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

How long is one IC year IRL?

There's no rigid rules to allow people to move at their own pace, but it moves at 3 months per tick, and each tick is usually one or two IC pages.

[The Orson Empire]

OP, since I'm gonna siege naples soon, can you tell us how siege mechanics work?

You can camp outside of a city and wait it out, though it may try to fight back eventually, or you can storm the city and risk losing much more. Mind you, for the enemy to retaliate during a blockade, the soldiers will be more starved and will lose the defensive advantage of their walls. However, storming the city using siege engines can produce incredibly quicker results. Civilized peoples (non-tribal) can use a wide array of engines, including digging under the wall to collapse a portion, but the tribal and nomadic peoples are more-or-less stuck with battering rams and ladders.

How do war mechanics in general work? Is it just up to the individual players?

[Hastiaka]

How long is one IC year IRL?

There's no rigid rules to allow people to move at their own pace, but it moves at 3 months per tick, and each tick is usually one or two IC pages.

Ah, thank you.

[Torrocca]

... I suppose I could use that against him?

You could cause dissent by reminding the Egyptians that Ptolemy is not as divine as Alexander. The Seleucids, contrarily, recruited significant amounts of Syrians and Persians into their army proper.

Ptolemy was a naval sort of guy. The Egyptian navy used actual Egyptians, if only because there's not enough Greeks to be rowers.

... I suppose I could use that against him?

Certainly. Historically, especially during the early Ptolemaic years (when Hellenizing Egypt was still Ptolemy's objective), the Egyptians were downright restive. Ptolemy had to pay large sums to lure in Greek settlers to build polises and fill his armies with semi-loyal soldiers to keep the peace.

Sweet. I can't wait for the inevitable war.

[Jaslandia]

Interesting. I didn't know that.

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Basically. I have the armies, while Carthage has the money to fund those armies.

Ptolemy historically did not allow native Egyptians into his armies because they were seen as disloyal and too nationalistic. He was right, of course, as the Egyptians very much did not like the Ptolemies nearly as much as they liked Alexander, which is ultimately the reason the Ptolemies tried to merge their Greekness with Egyptian aspects (like creating Serapis). This may not be the only reason, but it doubtless was a contributor.

I'm actually quite surprised; I wouldn't think there would be enough Greek men to fill a whole army. But, it seems you're right, a manpower was indeed a problem for the Ptolemaic army. I may have to try to reform that in my next IC post.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_army

... I suppose I could use that against him?

You could cause dissent by reminding the Egyptians that Ptolemy is not as divine as Alexander. The Seleucids, contrarily, recruited significant amounts of Syrians and Persians into their army proper.

Ptolemy was a naval sort of guy. The Egyptian navy used actual Egyptians, if only because there's not enough Greeks to be rowers.

That might actually be a problem. I suppose the only way I could make the Egyptians love me more is by speeding up the cultural syncretism and taking on more Egyptian elements, though I imagine that might earn opposition from the elite Greeks. Culturally, it seems I'm in a bit of tough spot.

[Togeria]

About to finish my last post and then begin a new one.

[G-Tech Corporation]

You could cause dissent by reminding the Egyptians that Ptolemy is not as divine as Alexander. The Seleucids, contrarily, recruited significant amounts of Syrians and Persians into their army proper.

Ptolemy was a naval sort of guy. The Egyptian navy used actual Egyptians, if only because there's not enough Greeks to be rowers.

Certainly. Historically, especially during the early Ptolemaic years (when Hellenizing Egypt was still Ptolemy's objective), the Egyptians were downright restive. Ptolemy had to pay large sums to lure in Greek settlers to build polises and fill his armies with semi-loyal soldiers to keep the peace.

Sweet. I can't wait for the inevitable war.

I doubt you'll see a war- but, that said, rebellions would likely be pretty easy to foment.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

You can camp outside of a city and wait it out, though it may try to fight back eventually, or you can storm the city and risk losing much more. Mind you, for the enemy to retaliate during a blockade, the soldiers will be more starved and will lose the defensive advantage of their walls. However, storming the city using siege engines can produce incredibly quicker results. Civilized peoples (non-tribal) can use a wide array of engines, including digging under the wall to collapse a portion, but the tribal and nomadic peoples are more-or-less stuck with battering rams and ladders.

How do war mechanics in general work? Is it just up to the individual players?

Traditionally, players figure out how battles go based on simply being realistic about it. A group of 100 defending a fort on a hill against 300 people is more likely to win. What if it's against 1000 people? Well, do the defenders have modifiers? If so, they might win again, but otherwise it is not likely.

Player tactics also factor in.

[Togeria]

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

[G-Tech Corporation]

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

Chandragupta forms Indo-Sino-Persian Empire.

It's super effective.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

Technically, I've got Canaanite rebels yet to pop up. They're Phoenicians, but the leader is a bat kohen.

[Togeria]

How do war mechanics in general work? Is it just up to the individual players?

Traditionally, players figure out how battles go based on simply being realistic about it. A group of 100 defending a fort on a hill against 300 people is more likely to win. What if it's against 1000 people? Well, do the defenders have modifiers? If so, they might win again, but otherwise it is not likely.

Player tactics also factor in.

About to pick a fight with Blemmyes.

[The Orson Empire]

How do war mechanics in general work? Is it just up to the individual players?

Traditionally, players figure out how battles go based on simply being realistic about it. A group of 100 defending a fort on a hill against 300 people is more likely to win. What if it's against 1000 people? Well, do the defenders have modifiers? If so, they might win again, but otherwise it is not likely.

Player tactics also factor in.

Alright.

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

I'm trying to form China.

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

Chandragupta forms Indo-Sino-Persian Empire.

It's super effective.

Hey G-Tech, would you be willing to make contact with the Qin? I was considering sending an expedition to India across a route that will eventually become the Silk Road.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Traditionally, players figure out how battles go based on simply being realistic about it. A group of 100 defending a fort on a hill against 300 people is more likely to win. What if it's against 1000 people? Well, do the defenders have modifiers? If so, they might win again, but otherwise it is not likely.

Player tactics also factor in.

Alright.

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

I'm trying to form China.

Chandragupta forms Indo-Sino-Persian Empire.

It's super effective.

Hey G-Tech, would you be willing to make contact with the Qin? I was considering sending an expedition to India across a route that will eventually become the Silk Road.

Sure. I'll send some lads up into Tibet fairly soon.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

Chandragupta forms Indo-Sino-Persian Empire.

It's super effective.

The Xiongnu are presumably part of that blob.

"Congrats, you've invaded empty space. Have fun, prick."

Man, the announcer in this game is so rude.

[Togeria]

I'm just trying to form Abyssinia.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Chandragupta forms Indo-Sino-Persian Empire.

It's super effective.

The Xiongnu are presumably part of that blob.

"Congrats, you've invaded empty space. Have fun, prick."

Man, the announcer in this game is so rude.

Space for the Space God!

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

The Xiongnu are presumably part of that blob.

"Congrats, you've invaded empty space. Have fun, prick."

Man, the announcer in this game is so rude.

Space for the Space God!

Tengri watches all. He also hates you.

You in particular.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Space for the Space God!

Tengri watches all. He also hates you.

You in particular.

Pthaft. The blue sky cares not for the works of man.

[Aden Protectorate]

Dreadfully sorry but I'll have to postpone posting until tomorrow.

[Intermountain States]

Dreadfully sorry but I'll have to postpone posting until tomorrow.

Same here, finals are killing me

[Yuzhou]

Dreadfully sorry but I'll have to postpone posting until tomorrow.

Same here, finals are killing me

omg yes...I mean no. I mean it sucks.

[Jaslandia]

So am I the only one here trying to form a new nation or is that the focus of somebody else as well?

I'm somewhat attempting to form the Alexandrian Empire as Egypt, though it's gonna be kind of a slow process if I actually attempt it. I might just conquer Syria, Anatolia, and Cyprus and call it a day.

I'm just trying to form Abyssinia.

Egypt might be willing to help you out with that, provided Kush provides something in return.