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I'll begin this thread by saying that it is, one, completely out of character, and two, just a very rough idea. While playing a game of Crusader Kings (an amazing game by Paradox Interactive), an idea hit me like a ton of bricks. This idea was one for a roleplay that could be done on these very forums. What is this idea, you ask?

We begin play on 26th of December, 1066. The observant among you will notice that this is the day after Christmas. The observant and knowledgeable among you will notice that this is a day much more significant than the winding down of a holiday - this is the day after William I, the Conqueror, the
Bastard, and the Duke of Normandy was crowned King of England after his decisive win at the Battle of Hastings, ending the Norman Conquest.

This event forever changed the course of history, solidifying Norman rule within Europe, and creating an insanely colorful and interesting political situation. Many former Anglo-Saxon nobles were to be stripped of both their lands and their titles, replaced by Norman lords and ladies whom William hoped would be more loyal to his cause.

In addition to this, political relations between the Normans and French became very complicated and somewhat hostile. The Normans still retained control of the holdings in Normandy and were thus still vassals to the King of France. At the same time, they were their equals as King of England. On the one hand they owed fealty to the King of France, and on the other hand they did not, as they were peers.

Now that that's out of the way, I would like to put something else out there - I don't think I will be capable of running this on my own. If there is significant interest, and someone else offers to help out, I will try to run it, though.

Alright. That's the end of my speech. Can I get your opinions?

Well, the Mods all have sand in their vaginas about alternate history RP's on NS / II (check the sticky), but hardly anyone outside the moderation team gives a shit.

IMO, you might want to start the RP before the Battle of Hastings, maybe as early as Harold II's victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. (Harold lost in large part at Hastings because he and his men were tired after a three-week forced march from northern England where they'd just fought off the Vikings.)

Well, damn. I didn't see that, and I haven't been around in some time. I haven't read the thread yet, but I'll assume it's a new rule. I'm pretty flexible when it comes to the starting date, so long as it doesn't stray too far from William the Bastard's crowning.

If necessary, I suppose I could set up a free forum for this, as I don't want to break the rules.

This double post serves a dual purpose - first it bumps, and second, it allows me to add some info.

This roleplay will not necessarily focus entirely on the Normans - it is up to you, the players. I hope to have it last for some time - The First Crusade begun in 1095, and is not far from our beginning, 1066. I, for one, think that playing out the crusades would be fun - military orders such as the Knights Templar, the Teutonic Order (later on, that is), and the Knights Hospitaller could be played out.

I would strongly advise you to read the sticky (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=528525) to avoid spending time on dead ends. If you want to roleplay something set in the medieval era that is fine, but lifting the factions straight from real life history is not fine. I believe some people have started alternate history forum(s), though, and you may wish to look into that if you wish to continue with this idea as is.

Sorry 'bout that.

~ Tsar the Mod

I really don't understand the rule, to be honest. It seems inane, and, to me, looks as if it does nothing but add unnecessary strain upon the moderation team, with no visible gain - how do alternate history roleplays (which I, and quite a few other people find fascinating) detract from the forum as a whole?

That said, I will respect the rules. I can use this thread to gather interest and exchange ideas, though, can I not?

I believe it was instituted to prevent a rash of things like "Let's play WW2, I'll be Hitl0r LOL" and "Let's play Sex in the City, pick which character you'll be" (apparently this has happened). I see no problem using this as an advertising/ideas thread, however - we do allow you to advertise offsite alternate history boards/projects here.

~ Tsar the Mod

Kap would say thanks, but he's pretty drunk right now. I'm gonna say it for him and use this opportunity to express my own interest in this rp.

But... a Sex in the City rp? I feel physically ill.

Like Tsaraine said, you would quickly find the RP ended by the mods, the IMO the best option is to have an OOC thread on here(so carry this on) for advertising, and then go offsite for the actual RP, it doesn't take too much effort, just check out invisionfree, their popular as free forums.

I have already set up a board for anyone on NS who wants to do historical role playing to have their game threads on there.

The site is here:

http://www.rpgamecenter.proboards67.com