Sklerdras Project: Cartography Thread [SP Only]

[World Admin]

Turn: 16

Map Links

The map is still in Alpha stage at the moment and, as such, will be under constant revision for graphical bugs/mistakes. If you notice any, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Admin team!

Tactical Map: Turn 16

Economic Map: Turn 16

Last Update: 14/02

Welcome to the Cartography Thread! Here players will be able to make their initial territory claims for the realms, raise and order units through the Tactical Map and build Improvements through the Economic Map. If you haven't already, we would highly recommend that you check out our guides to Warfare and the Economy in the Sklerdras Project (otherwise this won't make much sense to you!). If you're familiar with the rules, however, we can get right into how to claim your starting territory.

Each realm may claim up to twelve unoccupied provinces to begin with in their first post, they also get to choose their Starting Bonus. These are special bonus' that your realm will benefit from thought the entirety of its existance be warned, however, once chosen the Bonus cannot be changed. The following Starting Bonus's are currently available to choose from:

Name:	Description:	Effect:	Special Conditions
Nomadic Lifestyle	These mighty steppe warriors have long mastered the art of mounted warfare, though the ways of settled folk mean little if nothing to them.	Cavalry units require 50% less upkeep Cavalry only armies gain an extra point of movement Skirmisher Cav has a bonus +5 PR	A realms starting territory must be 80% steppe to qualify for this Bonus Nomads cannot build improvements, but can benefit from conquered ones
Marching State	Either as the result of some calamitous tragedy, some irresistible wanderlust or a myriad of other reasons this realm exists entirely in the body of its soldery and their attendants. Their only hope of survival is to endlessly march onwards to their destiny.	All units require 75% less upkeep and 50% less to raise All armies gain a bonus 1 Action Point Player starts with 100 Food, Wealth, Iron and Timber to build an army	The player can not pick starting territory, nor can they conquer any provinces, while remaining a Marching State Should they choose to ‘settle’ (by occupying territory) they become the following: Adventurer Realm- All units require 25% less upkeep and cost 10% less to raise
Urban Society	The people of this realm are well accustomed to the sprawl, noise and filth of cities, some even go as far as to consider them homely.	Realm starts with a free Major City improvement that can be placed when claiming starting territory Major and Minor City Improvements require 50% less upkeep	None
Marcher Lords	The nobility and elites of this realm have long sought enjoyed the privilege of raising their own stalwart fortifications and indulging their martial ambitions. As a result this realm has no shortage of strongholds to shelter in.	Every Province in this realm gets a +15 defence bonus when resolving battles for it's owner All units cost 20% less upkeep when present in owned provinces (occupied does not count) Leaders cost 25% less upkeep	None
Bureaucratic Traditions	Bureaucracy is less of a necessity and more of a way of life for the people of this realm. Efficient record keeping and a penchant for pedantry being valued above near all else.	All Special Resources and Improvements provide a +1 resource bonus Cities provide an additional 10% bonus to adjacent resources	None
Militant Peasantry	The peasants of this realm are unusually militaristic in their practices and behaviours. Even more unusual is that they appear to be wiling to use these talents on behalf of their overlords.	Levy units cost 50% less maintenance Levy units gain +1 PR Levy units gain one additional health block	None
Corvée en Masse	The rulers of this Realm tend to take their tributes in labour rather than kind, sometimes devoting whole communities to the pursuit of a single grand project.	Improvements cost 50% less to raise.	None
Merchant State	Commerce is King for the denizens of this realm and trade is the order of the day. Their ships and caravans range both near and far in the pursuit of profit and they always seem to come off a little better than their partners.	Realm starts with a free Minor City improvement that can be places when claiming starting territory +10% wealth from controlled city improvements Can establish diplomatic contact from up to 4 sea regions or 14 provinces away	None
We Do Not Sow	Why labour endlessly in barren fields and thankless quarries for scraps when you can simply take from your decadent neighbours? It is this question that forms the basis of this entire society. They reeve far and near striking terror into the hearts of their enemies before disappearing like ghosts. Offend them at your peril.	Gain a bonus +1 resources when raiding Embarking/disembarking does not require an Action Point Ships require 25% less upkeep	A realm's starting territory must be at least 80% continental to qualify for this Bonus
Warrior Elite	The upper castes of this society consider combat to be the highest of all pursuits and as such dedicate themselves almost entirely to the blade and bow. Such a dedicated group are always willing to prove themselves on the battlefield.	Elite and Professional units cost 15% less upkeep Elite Units cost 20% less to raise	None
Thalassocratic State	The inhabitants of this realm have always been more shore footed on the sea than the land. These masters of shipcraft produce some of the most effective ships in the world and aren't afraid to let their rivals know about it.	All naval units gain +15 PR Naval units cost 50% less upkeep. Disembarking does not cost an Action Point	A realm's starting territory must be at least 50% coastal to qualify for this Bonus

From the moment said claim is accepted, the player may start their turn and collect their starting resources. All subsequent posts in this thread must be prefaced by an up to date version of the following:

Code: Select all

[align=left][Size=110]Realm: Test[/size]
[size=90][color=green]Food: X[/color] [color=brown]Timber: X[/color] [color=grey]Stone: X[/color] [color=black]Iron: X[/color] [color=yellow]Wealth: X[/color][/size][/align]

As explained in the Economy Factbook, this is to help the admins, other players and yourself keep track of your realm's resource stockpile. This information should also be updated in the Master Spreadsheet.

Finally, when posting a claim we recommend that you follow the following format:

Preferred Display Name:
Preferred Map Colour
Starting Bonus:

Image of Claim here

Please note: This thread is for accepted member of the Sklerdras Project only. If you think we'd be a good fit for you, however, feel free to pop by and introduce yourself! We're always looking for new testers.

Well that's about it Map wise. If you have any questions at all, feel free to TG the admins through the World Admin account or join our Discord and we look forward to seeing you!

[Ishvalite Caliphate]

Hi!

Preferred Display Name: Ishvalite Caliphate
Preferred Map Colour: Dark Green
Starting Bonus: Urban Society

I'd like these for my first 12 Provinces, please. Can I have my free Major City in the middle, where the circle is? Thanks.

Just let me know if there are any problems.

(Also, First Venediya )

[World Admin]

Ishvalite Caliphate Accepted and Updated.

Reminder: Collecting resources and raising units/Improvements will not begin until Turn 1 commences.

[Venediya]

Preferred Display Name: Republic of Venediya
Preferred Map Colour: Dark Blue
Starting Bonus: Mecrhant State

12 blue tiles, plus a minor city on the red tile.

Thanks

[World Admin]

Venediya Accepted and Updated.

Reminder: Collecting resources and raising units/Improvements will not begin until Turn 1 commences.

[Alylnor]

Preferred Display Name: Kingdom of Alylnor
Preferred Map Colour: 3D63A5
Starting Bonus: Thalassocratic State

[World Admin]

Alylnor Accepted and Updated.

Reminder: Collecting resources and raising units/Improvements will not begin until Turn 1 commences.

[Astergea]

Preferred Display Name: The Great Kingdom of Astergea
Preferred Map Colour: 650909
Starting Bonus: Warrior Elite

My 12 starting provinces

https://imgur.com/IIaIiIw

[World Admin]

Astergea. Accepted, map update will be about tomorrow. Do note 'Warrior Elite' has been revamped.

[World Admin]

Map Updated.

[Kuminouchi Shogunate]

Putting the Kuminouchi Shogunate of Sunokawa on the map, thanks!

Preferred Display Name: Sunokawa
Preferred Map Colour: Burnt Orange
Starting Bonus: Marcher Lords



https://imgur.com/s0vXgLI

[World Admin]

Accepted and updated Kuminouchi Shogunate

Reminder: Collecting resources and raising units/Improvements will not begin until Turn 1 commences.

[Venediya]

Raise a skirmisher cavalry unit on the blue banner, and a levy infantry on the red banner. Move them as per arrows indicating. Cavalry uses quick march for 1 AP

Realm:Venediya
Food:33 Timber:13 Stone:6 Iron:0 Wealth:10

(Numbers are from start of turn minus the raising cost.)

[Alylnor]

Raise Levy inf in purple and blue banners. Move to designated spots. All spend AP to expand.

Realm: Alylnor
Food: 28 Timber: 15 Stone: 0 Iron: 0 Wealth: 8

[Ishvalite Caliphate]

Realm: Ishvalite Caliphate
Food:14 Timber:27 Stone:3 Iron:0 Wealth:12

Raising 6 units of Levy Infantry in the indicated provinces and directing them as shown.

Each unit uses its AP to 'Occupy'.

Building a 'Developing Quarry' here as well

Just let me know if there are questions.

[Astergea]

Raising 2 units of Levy Infantry and moving them to designated area. both use AP to occupy.

Realm: The Great Kingdom of Astergea
Food: 22 Timber: 10 Stone: 8 Iron: 6 Wealth: 2

[World Admin]

• Venediya: Accepted
• Alylnor: Accepted (please add in stockpile to your post though!)
• Ishvalite Caliphate: Accepted
• Astergea: Accepted

The Map has now been updated. If anyone has any questions/notices any mistakes just let the Admin Team know.

[Kuminouchi Shogunate]

Raising 3 levy infantry and 2 ranged cavalry. Units dispatched to further unite the glorious land of Sunokawa as below. All units use AP to Conquer Province.

Current stockpile>

Realm: Sunokawa Empire
Food: 19 Timber: 6 Stone: 16 Iron: 14 Wealth: 2

[World Admin]

Kuminouchi Shogunate: Accepted

Map has been updated.

[Kuminouchi Shogunate]

Raising 1 levy infantry and 2 ranged cavalry. Units ordered to move into neighboring provinces as below. All units use AP to Conquer Province.

Current stockpile:

Realm: Sunokawa Empire
Food: 18 Timber: 13 Stone: 36 Iron: 30 Wealth: 8

[World Admin]

Kuminouchi Shogunate: Claim Accepted.

Map has now finally been updated for the beginning of turn 2, apologies all for the delay, but the entire admin team went on holiday at the same time!

[Ishvalite Caliphate]

Realm: Ishvalite Caliphate
Food:45 Timber:57 Stone:10 Iron:0 Wealth:31

Raising 3 more units of Levy Infantry and moving all units as shown. Raising 2 units of Ranged Cavalry and moving them as shown.

Each unit able to uses their AP to 'Occupy'.

[World Admin]

Ishvalite Caliphate: Claim Accepted.

[Astergea]

Raise a Transport Ship. Move 1 unit to the designated area: use AP to occupy. Other Unit uses AP to board Transport Ship and Transport Ship uses its AP to move to the next ocean tile.

Realm: The Great Kingdom of Astergea
Food: 30 Timber: 7 Stone: 16 Iron: 12 Wealth: 8

[World Admin]

Astergea: Claim Accepted.

Map Updated