Game 10

One thing I am enjoying in this game is there is clearly a lot of non-European activity-China and Japan both active (though not convinced Japan is about to open up, so far its actions seem in-keeping for the period, and they have just swapped very limited Dutch trade for very limited French), India and Southern Africa I am a big fan of the global elements of the game and feel that they work best when 'local' rulers are active rather than it just simply being Europeans being colonial. I just hope the players stay active.

The Japanese announcement is a surprise, I wonder if the French made an amazingly good offer or if its simply we don't have an active Dutch player so the Japanese have gone to someone active for support and trade?
Interesting to see the Chinese taking such a forceful diplomatic attitude. Diplomacy for Kwantung is difficult-if you play a historical game well, you are really only going to talk to Portugal in Europe...but if Portugal's player isn't interested (or its a vacant position) then it is a challenge to find someone else in Europe to talk to. The Dutch and Spanish are options as they both have colonies near by but then they might be seen as threats. France is another possibility, did come across evidence recently of a Chinese diplomatic mission to France in the v early 18th C.

Must admit like Stuart, I am a bit surprised at the friendliness between Venice and the Ottomans...but don't worry still plenty of time for them to start slaughtering each other

Not much standout in the Paper this time. I'm still expecting the Milan situation to go seriously sideways.

Richard apparently wanted to tweak someone, since the location of their gold mine has now been published in the paper. Always awkward that.

Interesting to see something has happened to the Jacobite cause-aside from the possible impending death of the pretender prince, the Jacobite King has completely dropped off the honour list, from 3rd most honoured to nowhere-to-be-seen in one month is quite impressive.

Perhaps the poor fellow might drop some more... I don't think we have found the bottom yet.

Jason wrote:Interesting to see something has happened to the Jacobite cause-aside from the possible impending death of the pretender prince, the Jacobite King has completely dropped off the honour list, from 3rd most honoured to nowhere-to-be-seen in one month is quite impressive.

I don't know. This early in the game, the honour rolls are pretty soft. Doesn't take much to get on them, doesn't take much to fall off them.

Deacon wrote:

Jason wrote:Interesting to see something has happened to the Jacobite cause-aside from the possible impending death of the pretender prince, the Jacobite King has completely dropped off the honour list, from 3rd most honoured to nowhere-to-be-seen in one month is quite impressive.

I don't know. This early in the game, the honour rolls are pretty soft. Doesn't take much to get on them, doesn't take much to fall off them.

So my plans for a month long party in Edinburgh to mark the early death of the Jacobite cause might be a bit premature?

Deacon wrote:
Richard apparently wanted to tweak someone, since the location of their gold mine has now been published in the paper. Always awkward that.

Probably was mentioned as I stated that the chief was to return to Khami with his findings and report in private - This being done, and all kept secret, but the journey and location being published instead.

Its what I get for trying to be clever ... Or punishment for having caused the Africa map to be redrawn and a gazetteer entry created for Inhambane.  

Rozwi_Game10 wrote:

Deacon wrote:
Richard apparently wanted to tweak someone, since the location of their gold mine has now been published in the paper. Always awkward that.

Probably was mentioned as I stated that the chief was to return to Khami with his findings and report in private - This being done, and all kept secret, but the journey and location being published instead.

Its what I get for trying to be clever ... Or punishment for having caused the Africa map to be redrawn and a gazetteer entry created for Inhambane.  

Richard did this to me in game 8 too. I think he just likes stirring the pot.

Deacon wrote:

Jason wrote:Interesting to see something has happened to the Jacobite cause-aside from the possible impending death of the pretender prince, the Jacobite King has completely dropped off the honour list, from 3rd most honoured to nowhere-to-be-seen in one month is quite impressive.

I don't know. This early in the game, the honour rolls are pretty soft. Doesn't take much to get on them, doesn't take much to fall off them.

Clearly the French Court is a tough place on honour scores:

- The Jacobite Prince of Wales falls on his head & the Jacobites drop from third on the honour list to no where at all.

- A French Corsair leader niggles his sister & brother in law and they drops from third on honour list to no where.

Personally I would say upsetting your sister is not as bad as converting to Shia Islam or being the Spanish Minister who lost the Duchy of Milan but I may well be wrong.

I think taking Milan is easy.

Keeping it is going to be hard.

The King of Spain is dead. Long live the King of Spain.

Basileus wrote:The King of Spain is dead. Long live the King of Spain.

How can you tell?

Deacon wrote:

Basileus wrote:The King of Spain is dead. Long live the King of Spain.

How can you tell?

Well, they have given themselves six months to make sure he has kicked the bucket, so maybe it is a puzzle.

I'm getting my claim in early to be crowned the next monarch. Unless I look for somewhere which hasn't had any royals for ages and claim Changamire Dombo II as the Last King of somewhere

In other Royal circles, good news about the Prince of Wales. Means I don't have to sacrifice a bull as a get well soon gesture

Well, I can drool with the best of them, so I'm sure I'm a suitable replacement for Carlos II!

6 months to bring to Spain a new substitute heir from south America when there are internationally recognised legitimate heirs? Game 9 had the suprising pregnancy and birth. Game 10 seems to be coming up with another Spanish solution. However, Philip of Anjou may not quietly see his inheritance go so in this game.

Out of interest. Is there definatly a spanish player in g10.?

I did have a letter from Spain, clearly from an active player, in about the fourth turn of the game,  nothing since...so there maybe an active player...

I was talking to a Spanish player at around turn 10 who was saying certain things but nothing since, I am presuming there is still a player.

Well, if we're talking who we've spoken to in-game, Rozwi has met Portugal (not that that's a surprise since it was featured in the newspaper - along with a stampeding herd of cattle!). Other than me and him, is there truly anyone else playing the game or is it all just make believe...

Is there any body out there?!

It doesn't half make playing easier, though, not being bothered by other players

As to developing things [as mentioned in the Dentistry posts, Game 8], I'm hoping to create the Rhodesian Ridgeback canine breed

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

Might have to call it something other than Rhodesian

My brother used to have a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Great guard dog but also very affectionate and safe around cats...though not the world's smartest dog

I can assure you Scotland is out there and active...just not in a position to stay exploring Southern Africa

My guess is that there are probably about 20 to 15 active players in this game, 3 in France, 4 in the Empire, 2 in the British Isles, 2 in the Far East, Dutch, Russia, Poland, and one in Africa and probably a few more I am not aware of or can't think of right now. So a fairly active game at the moment. I would welcome a few Stuart Bailey write ups of this and other games including Scable, it is called scable these days isnt it..... Anyway, bring back Stuart Bailey write ups I say.

I think watching the paper for a few months will typically tell you who is active. Sometimes not though, since some players just do so very little socially that they never show up.

Portugal is actively played as well. The chap playing is active on the Facebook group page for TGOK.
With Portugal's African concerns I interact in the game with him as we're neighbours.

Didn't even know there was a facebook group. Thanks for the tip.