Axis versus Allies (Planning, OOC, Invite Only)

[Port Ember]

From this point forward, there will be no new expeditionary forces from anywhere. To my knowledge, that would mean, that Mervay is the only one allowed to intervene directly from outside of the continent.

And Port Ember offcourse...

So... I propose a middle ground: I planned for the inciting incident being the Anschluss/Annexation of Aib by Ahua, in mid-year 1940. I expect, that no one will default to outright Appeasement, but that political manoeuvering will give us time to flesh out a whole lot of things before the fun starts with the Invasions of Menyz and Hrohasa and the whole fun starting in earnest (late-Spring 1941). Sounds like a plan?

I can definitely get on board with this Selks!

[Mervay]

Indeed, everyone who is still aboard - bring it!
Generally, I would love to world build quite a lot still, starting with basic data like population, GDP, trading goods and who they trade with, and so on and so on and so on, but I also realize, that some of you would love to get going sooner rather then later. So, if you want to worldbuild, I will certainly read it - and I am also quite sure, that the others would love to read as well.
Also, another thing: From this point forward, there will be no new expeditionary forces from anywhere. To my knowledge, that would mean, that Mervay is the only one allowed to intervene directly from outside of the continent. USG, your people are mercenaries, but will be the only larger mercenary company in this, too.

So... I propose a middle ground: I planned for the inciting incident being the Anschluss/Annexation of Aib by Ahua, in mid-year 1940. I expect, that no one will default to outright Appeasement, but that political manoeuvering will give us time to flesh out a whole lot of things before the fun starts with the Invasions of Menyz and Hrohasa and the whole fun starting in earnest (late-Spring 1941). Sounds like a plan?

Well it does really sound like one! Certainly few will go to appeasement and if they do; well... It always gives us time mobilize ourselves for battle.

[Port Ember]

Indeed, everyone who is still aboard - bring it!
Generally, I would love to world build quite a lot still, starting with basic data like population, GDP, trading goods and who they trade with, and so on and so on and so on, but I also realize, that some of you would love to get going sooner rather then later. So, if you want to worldbuild, I will certainly read it - and I am also quite sure, that the others would love to read as well.
Also, another thing: From this point forward, there will be no new expeditionary forces from anywhere. To my knowledge, that would mean, that Mervay is the only one allowed to intervene directly from outside of the continent. USG, your people are mercenaries, but will be the only larger mercenary company in this, too.

So... I propose a middle ground: I planned for the inciting incident being the Anschluss/Annexation of Aib by Ahua, in mid-year 1940. I expect, that no one will default to outright Appeasement, but that political manoeuvering will give us time to flesh out a whole lot of things before the fun starts with the Invasions of Menyz and Hrohasa and the whole fun starting in earnest (late-Spring 1941). Sounds like a plan?

Well it does really sound like one! Certainly few will go to appeasement and if they do; well... It always gives us time mobilize ourselves for battle.

You mention an important point. Especially on NS, appeasement is not a popular option. However, we should atleast attempt to strive for realism. Its not realistic for the entire world to immediately go to war if a nation invades another (especially in this time era), unless the intervening nation has prior close ties to the invaded nation, or stands to gain immensely from the war.

[The Selkie]

And Port Ember offcourse...

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Sorry, forgot you - of course you are also part of the expeditionary forces line up.

You mention an important point. Especially on NS, appeasement is not a popular option. However, we should atleast attempt to strive for realism. Its not realistic for the entire world to immediately go to war if a nation invades another (especially in this time era), unless the intervening nation has prior close ties to the invaded nation, or stands to gain immensely from the war.

Indeed, that is very much correct - besides, there are alternatives to fighting, aside from fortifying the borders. ; )

[Port Ember]

Sorry, forgot you - of course you are also part of the expeditionary forces line up.

Forgetting the gorgeous PE!? You the devil!!

Indeed, that is very much correct - besides, there are alternatives to fighting, aside from fortifying the borders. ; )

Indeed there is! Im looking forward to geeat clashes within the political, economical and military spheres here. It is a "Great War" after all!

[Crimetopolis]

Fascinating. Are fictional Nations allowed? What's the tech level.

[The Selkie]

Fascinating. Are fictional Nations allowed? What's the tech level.

Good afternoon and thank you for showing interest. I am afraid, that this thread is Invite Only.

Sorry, forgot you - of course you are also part of the expeditionary forces line up.

Forgetting the gorgeous PE!? You the devil!!

Indeed, that is very much correct - besides, there are alternatives to fighting, aside from fortifying the borders. ; )

Indeed there is! Im looking forward to geeat clashes within the political, economical and military spheres here. It is a "Great War" after all!

Shame on me! ; )
Though not that Great War. Though I am sure, that there'll be quite a few concept albums, not necessarily by Swedish Power Metal Bands. ; )

[Astares Amauricanum]

Hey everyone,
just saw that everything was coming back online, and with a fast pace for me, so once again, I'm doubting if I'll have enough time for it at 100%.
After all, I still need to flesh out a lot of things for Mandanda, and with my hospital training and college changing schedules and assignments nearly every week, I have less time for myself.

[The Selkie]

Hey everyone,
just saw that everything was coming back online, and with a fast pace for me, so once again, I'm doubting if I'll have enough time for it at 100%.
After all, I still need to flesh out a lot of things for Mandanda, and with my hospital training and college changing schedules and assignments nearly every week, I have less time for myself.

No problem - RL, and especially education, is much more important then RP.

[The Hellas Planitia Territories]

Could we join?

[Astares Amauricanum]

On a side note, I already fleshed out with PE that I would be selling him a lot of cattle products, such as sheeps and cows, and some horses as well.

And also, if we can take some time to flesh things and not rush everything, that would help a lot for me to stay regularly in the RP. Not go away during one day and a thousand things happen at once.

[The Selkie]

Could we join?

Thank you for showing interest, but I am afraid, that this thread is invite only.

On a side note, I already fleshed out with PE that I would be selling him a lot of cattle products, such as sheeps and cows, and some horses as well.

And also, if we can take some time to flesh things and not rush everything, that would help a lot for me to stay regularly in the RP. Not go away during one day and a thousand things happen at once.

Cool. People always need beef, mutton and salami. ; )

That was, for the first phase, sort-of the plan.

[Astares Amauricanum]

Cool. People always need beef, mutton and salami. ; )

That was, for the first phase, sort-of the plan.

Indeed.

What do you mean exactly by first phase? What we are currently doing now, setting things up and all?

[The Selkie]

Cool. People always need beef, mutton and salami. ; )

That was, for the first phase, sort-of the plan.

Indeed.

What do you mean exactly by first phase? What we are currently doing now, setting things up and all?

Setting things up, what we are currently doing, is, if you will "zeroth phase." First phase is basically 1940, Ahua anschlusses Aib and some people start to panic. Most of the diplomatic setup would happen in this phase. Second phase would be Ahua attacking Menyz and Hrohasa, which would bring about the actual war and warring.
That'd be my plan, mind you. If there are major objections...

[Astares Amauricanum]

Setting things up, what we are currently doing, is, if you will "zeroth phase." First phase is basically 1940, Ahua anschlusses Aib and some people start to panic. Most of the diplomatic setup would happen in this phase. Second phase would be Ahua attacking Menyz and Hrohasa, which would bring about the actual war and warring.
That'd be my plan, mind you. If there are major objections...

Okay, thanks for the answer.
Just to ask, how much do you think we've currently done in the current zeroth phase? So that I know if I really need to brainstorm things for Mandanda these next few days when I have some time

[The Selkie]

Setting things up, what we are currently doing, is, if you will "zeroth phase." First phase is basically 1940, Ahua anschlusses Aib and some people start to panic. Most of the diplomatic setup would happen in this phase. Second phase would be Ahua attacking Menyz and Hrohasa, which would bring about the actual war and warring.
That'd be my plan, mind you. If there are major objections...

Okay, thanks for the answer.
Just to ask, how much do you think we've currently done in the current zeroth phase? So that I know if I really need to brainstorm things for Mandanda these next few days when I have some time

If we have one thing, I'd wager, then it is time. I can't give you a percentage, though.

[Port Ember]

Shame on me! ; )
Though not that Great War. Though I am sure, that there'll be quite a few concept albums, not necessarily by Swedish Power Metal Bands. ; )

Well I am all for being graced with some new and exciting concept albums for sure, however the inclusion of at least a bit of Swedish Power Metal is most definitely a requirement!!!

No problem - RL, and especially education, is much more important then RP.

Some would disagree....

Could we join?

Thank you for showing interest, but I am afraid, that this thread is invite only.

On a side note, I already fleshed out with PE that I would be selling him a lot of cattle products, such as sheeps and cows, and some horses as well.

And also, if we can take some time to flesh things and not rush everything, that would help a lot for me to stay regularly in the RP. Not go away during one day and a thousand things happen at once.

Cool. People always need beef, mutton and salami. ; )

That was, for the first phase, sort-of the plan.

You and me have very different plans for the horseys I wish to import (I heard that certain parts in Europe does fancy a little bit of horse for supper, so no jokes though! )

And yep, this is true, I just forgot what I am exporting to him in return lol.

Ps Selks - I have confirmed with Chuck and USG that they are both very much still on board.

[The Selkie]

Shame on me! ; )
Though not that Great War. Though I am sure, that there'll be quite a few concept albums, not necessarily by Swedish Power Metal Bands. ; )

Well I am all for being graced with some new and exciting concept albums for sure, however the inclusion of at least a bit of Swedish Power Metal is most definitely a requirement!!!

No problem - RL, and especially education, is much more important then RP.

Some would disagree....

Thank you for showing interest, but I am afraid, that this thread is invite only.



Cool. People always need beef, mutton and salami. ; )

That was, for the first phase, sort-of the plan.

You and me have very different plans for the horseys I wish to import (I heard that certain parts in Europe does fancy a little bit of horse for supper, so no jokes though! )

And yep, this is true, I just forgot what I am exporting to him in return lol.

Ps Selks - I have confirmed with Chuck and USG that they are both very much still on board.

There should be enough Metal in our nations to make a worthy substitute. ; )

I wouldn't see Another Brick In The Wall as an argument for the superiority or inferiority of education in relation to RPing, but as a very interesting critique aimed at "rigid and abusive schooling" (to quote Wikipedia).

Oh, what would those plans be, if I may ask?

Should be written somewhere around here...

P.S.: Awesome. TC, USG, welcome back aboard as well.

[The Chuck]

Well I am all for being graced with some new and exciting concept albums for sure, however the inclusion of at least a bit of Swedish Power Metal is most definitely a requirement!!!



Some would disagree....



You and me have very different plans for the horseys I wish to import (I heard that certain parts in Europe does fancy a little bit of horse for supper, so no jokes though! )

And yep, this is true, I just forgot what I am exporting to him in return lol.

Ps Selks - I have confirmed with Chuck and USG that they are both very much still on board.

There should be enough Metal in our nations to make a worthy substitute. ; )

I wouldn't see Another Brick In The Wall as an argument for the superiority or inferiority of education in relation to RPing, but as a very interesting critique aimed at "rigid and abusive schooling" (to quote Wikipedia).

Oh, what would those plans be, if I may ask?

Should be written somewhere around here...

P.S.: Awesome. TC, USG, welcome back aboard as well.

Got a few little projects cooking on the stove just for this RP selks

[The Selkie]

Got a few little projects cooking on the stove just for this RP selks

Awesome! Can you give us a sneak peak or is it all hush-hush before the big reveal?

[The Selkie]

Good morning, everyone!
First of all, my apologies for the double post.

Second of all, here's the first sneak-peek at Menyz. An agrarian country with only a small industrial base. Wool and clothing is made in the east, while around Ceval and Iya, Oil Shale is mined and diesel produced.

Third of all, who rules Teressien? Fürstin Emilia, of course, a young woman, who came to power because no one else was available. Teressien will deliver armoured cars to Menyz, and maybe more, but what else might they do with a girl in power, who is far from having the power?

Fourth of all, PE and I did something, which we did a few times before: We talked.
And we came to the conclusion, that Ahua might need some allies to spice things up a bit. My idea, without PE, was now to propose the following: Either Frijawa or Trinchasa or maybe even both will be taken over by me and used as allies of Ahua, who will join once the opportune chance arrives.
Brucalla I planned to be friendly to Ahua as well, though to not participate actively in combat.
What do you all think?

[Port Ember]

Good morning, everyone!
First of all, my apologies for the double post.

Second of all, here's the first sneak-peek at Menyz. An agrarian country with only a small industrial base. Wool and clothing is made in the east, while around Ceval and Iya, Oil Shale is mined and diesel produced.

Third of all, who rules Teressien? Fürstin Emilia, of course, a young woman, who came to power because no one else was available. Teressien will deliver armoured cars to Menyz, and maybe more, but what else might they do with a girl in power, who is far from having the power?

Fourth of all, PE and I did something, which we did a few times before: We talked.
And we came to the conclusion, that Ahua might need some allies to spice things up a bit. My idea, without PE, was now to propose the following: Either Frijawa or Trinchasa or maybe even both will be taken over by me and used as allies of Ahua, who will join once the opportune chance arrives.
Brucalla I planned to be friendly to Ahua as well, though to not participate actively in combat.
What do you all think?

I like Menyz! Its looking good. And I guess it looks to be a possible juicy target for Ahua?

As you know, I am all for adding more warring parties to the party. I mean a Great War needs to be... well, Great, after all!

[The Selkie]

Good morning, everyone!
First of all, my apologies for the double post.

Second of all, here's the first sneak-peek at Menyz. An agrarian country with only a small industrial base. Wool and clothing is made in the east, while around Ceval and Iya, Oil Shale is mined and diesel produced.

Third of all, who rules Teressien? Fürstin Emilia, of course, a young woman, who came to power because no one else was available. Teressien will deliver armoured cars to Menyz, and maybe more, but what else might they do with a girl in power, who is far from having the power?

Fourth of all, PE and I did something, which we did a few times before: We talked.
And we came to the conclusion, that Ahua might need some allies to spice things up a bit. My idea, without PE, was now to propose the following: Either Frijawa or Trinchasa or maybe even both will be taken over by me and used as allies of Ahua, who will join once the opportune chance arrives.
Brucalla I planned to be friendly to Ahua as well, though to not participate actively in combat.
What do you all think?

I like Menyz! Its looking good. And I guess it looks to be a possible juicy target for Ahua?

As you know, I am all for adding more warring parties to the party. I mean a Great War needs to be... well, Great, after all!

It is actually. With Ahua wanting to reclaim the long-lost empire, which Menyz was once part of... well, I guess you can imagine the rest.

Indeed it should be. ; )

[Astares Amauricanum]

Good morning, everyone!
First of all, my apologies for the double post.

Second of all, here's the first sneak-peek at Menyz. An agrarian country with only a small industrial base. Wool and clothing is made in the east, while around Ceval and Iya, Oil Shale is mined and diesel produced.

Third of all, who rules Teressien? Fürstin Emilia, of course, a young woman, who came to power because no one else was available. Teressien will deliver armoured cars to Menyz, and maybe more, but what else might they do with a girl in power, who is far from having the power?

Fourth of all, PE and I did something, which we did a few times before: We talked.
And we came to the conclusion, that Ahua might need some allies to spice things up a bit. My idea, without PE, was now to propose the following: Either Frijawa or Trinchasa or maybe even both will be taken over by me and used as allies of Ahua, who will join once the opportune chance arrives.
Brucalla I planned to be friendly to Ahua as well, though to not participate actively in combat.
What do you all think?

Menyz looks good to me, just like Emilia.
I also like the idea about Frijawa and Trinchasa being allies of Ahua. One thing for sure, Mandanda's northern and eastern borders are going to become hot spots really quick.

[Carlotina]

Oii, everyone,
Good to see this alive again! I've yet to catch up a bit, especially since I'm currently very short at time, but no worries - I'm still onboard. ^^
So, at first ...

[...]

Citimere:

Port Ember would use Citimere as a major importer of Coal. We will import wine on a much smaller scale, as wine is not a very popular product in Port Ember, thus we dont really produce it ourselves, so the importing of it would serve the small niche market. For exports to Citimere, I suggest us selling them Copper (which we buy low from elsewhere and sell to them, as referenced with the trade networks), and then homegrown Rum, cigars, tropical fruits, seafood and fish. Do you concur?

Carlotina:

They are a bit more difficult, since they are a tropical nation as well, thus have access to roughly the same raw goods. So, I propose we buy lumber from them (since we dont cut down our own jungle). We could also buy them silver and gold. As for exports, we propose to sell them cigars, and raw minerals which we obtain from our trade network. Do you concur?

[...]

Very belatedly, I concur in either case. ^^

Good morning, everyone!
First of all, my apologies for the double post.

Second of all, here's the first sneak-peek at Menyz. An agrarian country with only a small industrial base. Wool and clothing is made in the east, while around Ceval and Iya, Oil Shale is mined and diesel produced.

Third of all, who rules Teressien? Fürstin Emilia, of course, a young woman, who came to power because no one else was available. Teressien will deliver armoured cars to Menyz, and maybe more, but what else might they do with a girl in power, who is far from having the power?

Fourth of all, PE and I did something, which we did a few times before: We talked.
And we came to the conclusion, that Ahua might need some allies to spice things up a bit. My idea, without PE, was now to propose the following: Either Frijawa or Trinchasa or maybe even both will be taken over by me and used as allies of Ahua, who will join once the opportune chance arrives.
Brucalla I planned to be friendly to Ahua as well, though to not participate actively in combat.
What do you all think?

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So, Menyz looks good! I could quite imagine, that Ahua might have an economic interest as well, maybe less in the wool, but more in the oil - after all, there must be a place for the Ahuan combat vehicles' fuel to come from. ^^ (Even if they go for Aib first, and if Aib has oil reserves, these might not last forever, after all.) Also love what their language would sound like - based on Attakuni alone, some interest Japonic-Turkic mix.
Emilia, whom we've already talked about, looks good, too!
On Frijawa and Trinchasa - plans like a sound, or something like that. ^^ Fun aside - of course, this would have a couple of consequences for the Citimerese, who might quickly get to the idea, that securing its borders in the west and northwest might not exactly be unreasonable, for the border river is literally the only natural protection Citimere has, and not even everywhere. A particularly problematic strategic point would be the part of the border to Trinchasa not protected by the river (my spontaneous naming idea for that bit would be "Vellauna Gap"), which could easily be used by Trinchasan troops to quickly enter the Northern Plains. And even down at the coast, Virobriga might be as fortified as Vivares, if not even way more. Depending on how well Citimere and Menyz get along, Trinchasa would be an important transit country, which no one wants to lose to the alliance established by Ahua. Might become a shot in their foot in the event of Citimere and Hrohasa going for them. ^^