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Russia - The Jade Star
Austria - No Taxes
Ottoman Empire - Bautzen
British Empire - Candistan
Denmark/Norway - Waldenburg 2
United States - Lachenburg

Somebody expressed interest and I didnt have to bump the thread?!
(runs to window to look for rains of toads)

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Oh yes, and I am currenly looking for people to fill the Great Powers. I think I have Russia covered, but we definitly need France, the British, Prussia and Austria before we can start.

I will be Austria.

Eeeeexcellent.

I can help with the setting up of the forums or getting a map, if you need it. Also, how will warfare be conducted?

Sounds sexy.

Prussia.

Actually, I think we should keep it here on NS. The offsite forums tend not to do very well. I was on one once, they restarted every few weeks due to inactivity and, every time, it was the exact same group of people, so things played out exactly the same.

As to warfare, perhaps battles could be decided by diceroll? That was one thing I remember from that particular Earth that actually seemed to make sense. At least it kept people from argueing about the outcome of battles.

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Gotcha, Yukatania.

Actually, I think we should keep it here on NS. The offsite forums tend not to do very well. I was on one once, they restarted every few weeks due to inactivity and, every time, it was the exact same group of people, so things played out exactly the same.

As to warfare, perhaps battles could be decided by diceroll? That was one thing I remember from that particular Earth that actually seemed to make sense. At least it kept people from argueing about the outcome of battles.

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Gotcha, Yukatania.
My suggestion for warfare is that we have a war moderator that people TG their orders to and then he decides the outcome of the battle based on a dice roll, the numbers of both sides and their strategies. The war mod would of course have to be someone who was neutral in the conflict.

My suggestion for warfare is that we have a war moderator that people TG their orders to and then he decides the outcome of the battle based on a dice roll, the numbers of both sides and their strategies. The war mod would of course have to be someone who was neutral in the conflict.

The problem is that people have to rely on that war mod being on every day, otherwise wars get bogged down and battles end up lasting years. And it kinda limits the RP on the part of the people in the battle.

Bump for the Eurocrowd? Or is it still too early for that? :P

I think this is an interesting idea, but seing as I'm fairly inexperienced in such things perhaps I can be a lesser German state, say Bavaria?

If you like, I would suggest somebody a BIT more important though. Sweden, the Ottomans, etc. Lesser powers, basically. They never get filled anyway.
Or maybe somebody like Brazil, which could be a local power with some work.

If you like, I would suggest somebody a BIT more important though. Sweden, the Ottomans, etc. Lesser powers, basically. They never get filled anyway.
Or maybe somebody like Brazil, which could be a local power with some work.

Hmmm, well of the two you brought up I would have to say the Ottomans, that should open up some interesting diplomatic prospects. Besides, if I manage to pull off some sort of miracle and make them into a power once again things can get REAL interesting (*visions of granduer passing through his head*)

*whistles innocently*
...
*grabs the Balkans and runs for it*

I found a good map of Europe (http://www.euratlas.com/big/big1800.htm) in 1800.

*whistles innocently*
...
*grabs the Balkans and runs for it*

*Discretely Looks around for observers...Shhh, dont tell Austria*

*Discretely Looks around for observers...Shhh, dont tell Austria*
The Ottomans control most of the Balkans right now, so you should be the one who is worried.

The Ottomans control most of the Balkans right now, so you should be the one who is worried.

True...but we still haven't taken Vienna, and it isnt for lack of trying. Besides its been far too long since we got into a war with someone. Maybe Russia... oh well, we shall see.

I am interested in Osterreich if it isn't already nabbed. If it is though, I'll take the Ottomans.

I am interested in Osterreich if it isn't already nabbed. If it is though, I'll take the Ottomans.
Both of those are taken, but France and Great Britain are open, along with many others.

Aww, darn. Well, I guess I want Britain then.

Jade Star, will this begin during or after the War of the Second Coalition?

Lets say at the start of the year 1800, which gives people a bit of time to get settled before we start killing each other.

Lets say at the start of the year 1800, which gives people a bit of time to get settled before we start killing each other.
That is right in the middle of the war.

If I could I'd play as Denmark Norway. and it would be helpful if we had a list of what nations have been taken on the first post.

That is right in the middle of the war.
I thought the Second Coalition ended shortly after 1800, since the Napoleonic Wars 'officially' started in 1805 with the Third Coalition.

If I could I'd play as Denmark Norway. and it would be helpful if we had a list of what nations have been taken on the first post.

You can, and I will at some point. Right now Im busy fiddling with the WWII RP, but it seems that it wont last too long, so I should be able to devote more time to this soon.

That is right in the middle of the war.

Personally my vote is for before the war of the Second Coalition, but it doesn't so much matter to me, just be easier to get myself started on the road to modernization and seing as I was a party during the Second Coalition it would mean I dont have to deal with a weak Empire which has just fought a war.

I thought the Second Coalition ended shortly after 1800, since the Napoleonic Wars 'officially' started in 1805 with the Third Coalition.

The date of the "start" of the Napoleanic wars is up for debate with numerous dates being suggested by various historians... all of which have interesting points.

I thought the Second Coalition ended shortly after 1800, since the Napoleonic Wars 'officially' started in 1805 with the Third Coalition.

It officially ended in February of 1801 with the treaty of Luneville.

Personally my vote is for before the war of the Second Coalition, but it doesn't so much matter to me, just be easier to get myself started on the road to modernization and seing as I was a party during the Second Coalition it would mean I dont have to deal with a weak Empire which has just fought a war.
I would also vote for starting before the war.

Edit: I made a list of the current claims in the second post.

Hmmm, we haven't found a warmonger yet to roleplay as Napoleon:confused:. Iwouldnt have thought that possible.

Hmmm, we haven't found a warmonger yet to roleplay as Napoleon:confused:. Iwouldnt have thought that possible.

It depends. Alot of people might view the French position as very disadvantageous if not hopeless (especially since most are not blessed with the strategic genius of Napoleon or his more competent Marshals). Nevertheless, I am certain someone will step up to the plate eventually.

Anyways, I'd be more than willing to join as the United States or some minor European possession.

[On a lesser note, it is likely that this RP will need to be moved off-site in light of the Moderator's recent ruling against 'Alternate-History' Role-Plays.]

[On a lesser note, it is likely that this RP will need to be moved off-site in light of the Moderator's recent ruling against 'Alternate-History' Role-Plays.]
Yeah, perhaps we could use our NS nation names while assuming the stats and territories of the real life countries.

Sorry Jade, Ive fallen out of Favor with this one, Im gonna use more time to work on Poland.

And to create my own RP.

It depends. Alot of people might view the French position as very disadvantageous if not hopeless (especially since most are not blessed with the strategic genius of Napoleon or his more competent Marshals). Nevertheless, I am certain someone will step up to the plate eventually.

Still usually you will find someone willing to commit suicide.

giving a few years before the French historically started to run around tearing up real estate.

Now that I think about it, the French had already torn up quite a few European political boundries by 1800 (By then, Holland, Northern Italy, and anything west of the Rhine was either a French puppet state or in French hands). Plus, the Second and Final Polish Partitions had already taken place by 1800, greatly englarging Russian, Austrian, and Prussian borders. Thus, to start with an un-altered European scene, the start date might want to be set pre-1795 (1792 or 93 might prove to be suitable).

Any help would be much appreciated though, of course.

I'm always available if you ever need help with maps, forum setup, or finding historical reasources.

So, all that aside, are we forgetting anything important?
Well, we kind of need someone to be France before we can start.

The bit in parenthesis is important, Lachenburg :P
Thanks for the offer though. Any mapping you could do would definitly help.

So, all that aside, are we forgetting anything important?

Aside from the obvious >_>

Aside from the obvious >_>

Ummm... aside from the obvious bit I cant think of anything right now, but it is very possible that I am missing something (damn memory).

I do think we should start beating out the actual mechanics though, to make sure we're all on the same page. In addition if we get everything worked out now, when someone decides to let the little warmonger inside them out we are ready to go.

Sounds good to me.

Sounds good to me.
So Lachenburg, have you decided who you want to join as? (So I can update the list)

So Lachenburg, have you decided who you want to join as? (So I can update the list)

The United States works fine for me.

Bump for additional comments.

Oh man - I'd love to take France and Napoleon but unfortunately I doubt i could be active enough to play that role.

Bump for additional comments.

Will give out sexual favors to whoever decides to play as the French.





Not really though

If you need a megalomaniac dictator, look no further! :D

DAMNIT I WANTED FRANCE!

o well. Ill take Prussia if its open?

IF NOT then Ill be a sort of war mod (If you need one) I wont roll die persee but Im every day with maybe one exception and I have ALOT of books about strategy and such.

If you need a megalomaniac dictator, look no further! :D

Finally, I'll leave it up to Lachenburg to confirm it... but, assuming neither of you have pissed him off you should each get the rolls you requested.

Ill take Prussia if its open?

IF NOT then Ill be a sort of war mod (If you need one) I wont roll die persee but Im every day with maybe one exception and I have ALOT of books about strategy and such.

Prussia is open, though I happen to agree with No Taxes, that we should try to set up some sort of War Mod... but, he has to be impartial. I would also like him to have some experiance with such things.

FELDMARSCHALL VORWARTS!!!! YAY BLUCHER!

Well, If I can have Prussia im not gonna be the war mod. Besides, I have no experience. I just mant that I understand tactics and such of this era and if needed I could do it if the combat didnt involve me.

FELDMARSCHALL VORWARTS!!!! YAY BLUCHER!

Well, If I can have Prussia im not gonna be the war mod. Besides, I have no experience. I just mant that I understand tactics and such of this era and if needed I could do it if the combat didnt involve me.

I sort of figured as much. However, what I was referring to was a disussion we had earlier on in the thread about how fighting would be concluded.

lol

Ill be a nice Prussia. No losing at Jena for me!!!

If we do decide that we want a war mod, I am willing to give up my claim to be the war mod. I have some experience with this position, on top of knowing things about tactics in this time period. However, if someone else wants to be the war mod and has some experience, I will go back to being Austria.

I think that, perhaps, it would be best to choose a war mod on a per-war basis. It can be arranged for somebody to stay 'out of it' fairly easily, and we wont have to deal with extended artificial peace if the war mod is on vacation, etc.

I think that, perhaps, it would be best to choose a war mod on a per-war basis. It can be arranged for somebody to stay 'out of it' fairly easily, and we wont have to deal with extended artificial peace if the war mod is on vacation, etc.

That would be suitable due to the rather volatile activity of average off-site forum members.

In addition, before we start appointing mods, we might want to determine the specifics of their responsibilities and the number/type of positions available first.

That would be suitable due to the rather volatile activity of average off-site forum members.

In addition, before we start appointing mods, we might want to determine the specifics of their responsibilities and the number/type of positions available first.

I second this.

That would be suitable due to the rather volatile activity of average off-site forum members.

In addition, before we start appointing mods, we might want to determine the specifics of their responsibilities and the number/type of positions available first.
Of course and to voice my thoughts on the matter I think that we should have 1 or more Realism Mods who check troop numbers, technologies, weapon, etc. to make sure that they are all realistic for both the country and the time period. I also think that we should have multiple impartial war mods who can arbitrate the outcome of major battles and at the very least resolve disagreements between the two parties. With large scale battles, even if both the RPers are well-intentioned it is hard to determine the outcome of the battle fairly. A war mod could judge both the sides' strengths and strategies to determine the outcome of the battle, while still allowing both sides to RP the battle dependant on the outcome that the war mod has determined. Perhaps we could just use a war mod for large scale battles, leaving skirmishes and smaller battles to the RPers to determine the outcome.

can i be France plz?

can i be France plz?

We already have a France, but there are still nations which have not been claimed. An example of one which would be interesting to RP would be Sweden.

how about portugal or spain?

how about portugal or spain?
Both of those are open, take your pick.

Alright, I'll make a forum on invision now, but I think it would be good to keep some discussion going in this topic, to avoid the need for constant bumping.

I enjoy Napoleonic tech rp's...i will most likely be following the IC :)

ill take spain. they were good friends of france and they had gibraltor. besides they had a ton of colonies.

lol, never know, may take portugal lol

Spain has its fair share of problems right now as well. Like being poor and having increasing problems maintaining its worldwide colonies.

http://s6.invisionfree.com/Earth_Napoleon/

Alright, feel free to chat in the IC-related and OOC boards.

Since no one claimed it yet, I'm gonna take the Papal States.

Since no one claimed it yet, I'm gonna take the Papal States.

Your perogative but I have to ask... why?

Your perogative but I have to ask... why?

Why, the hats of course!

Why, the hats of course!

Ah, too true.

I'll take Portugal if it is still available

I'll take Portugal if it is still available

I believe that it is still open, so why not.

Ba-bump, forum is in the first post. If you havent registered your claim yet, get to it before you lose it.

Why, the hats of course!

those are the Swiss guards tho lol, unless u want the Popes hat

Is this game open to anyone and if so how does it work?

Is this game open to anyone and if so how does it work?
http://s6.invisionfree.com/Earth_Napoleon/
Go there to register and claim any nation that isn't already claimed. The RP is beginning in 1803 and read the threads at that site for more info on rules and such.

those are the Swiss guards tho lol, unless u want the Popes hat

Papal hats shall be standard for all troops of the Papal States ;)

Is this game open to anyone and if so how does it work?

Like No Taxes said, check the link, sign up as an unclaimed nation.

Still waiting on a Prussia.

RP has commenced.
However, we're still accepting claims.

Your perogative but I have to ask... why?

Since my three favourite states -- Russia, Prussia, France -- were already taken.

Dont forget the hats!

where can I find Britains military numbers and such? I need it for my factbook

where can I find Britains military numbers and such? I need it for my factbook

Try posting this on the offsite forums, most people are preoccupied there for the time being.

And Ba-bump.

where can I find Britains military numbers and such? I need it for my factbook
Go here (http://web2.airmail.net/napoleon/NAPOLEON_FOREVER.html) and scroll down to the British and then click on the relevant links.

Dont forget the hats!

Actually, France stole the hats. :(

Actually, France stole the hats. :(

Those bastards! Smite them with your Papal Wrath!

Did the French take the Papal Wrath to?

Right...we're looking for an experienced player with some moderation experience to take over as War Moderator. Preferably somebody who doesnt know any of the people presently signed up.

I might be interested, but I don't have a lot of mod experience.

I would really prefer somebody who had some experience.

I might be interested, but I don't have a lot of mod experience.
I don't know if you would want to, but I am willing to give up Austria and become the war mod. You could take Austria if Jade Star lets me be the war mod.

That'll work for me.

i'm uninterested in Austria