Warlords of B'Zaarrcke - OOC

[FortyInRed 380]

15 hours ago, Bertie Wooster said:

Having control over so many planets is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because you're doing well; a curse because orders take much longer (in my experience).

While I've been waiting, I've been working on an idea for a future Warlords game though.

We have time. Do tell

[The Jabbawookie 5,610]

Orders in.

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

9 hours ago, FortyInRed said:

We have time. Do tell

Still the same ships and squadrons you find in Armada, but the rules will be quite different. Not sure if I should still call it "Warlords" or something else. It's all space combat, no invasions, bombardments or blockading. You'll get victory medals for destroying your opponents' units. Different units will be able to shoot at different "ranges" (An ISD-II can do more damage from a further distance than a Gladiator, for example, much like Armada). If you've ever played a Commands & Colors game like BattleCry, Memoir '44, etc. it will be very similar to that.

If you want any more details than that I should probably start my own thread.

[FortyInRed 380]

36 minutes ago, Bertie Wooster said:

Still the same ships and squadrons you find in Armada, but the rules will be quite different. Not sure if I should still call it "Warlords" or something else. It's all space combat, no invasions, bombardments or blockading. You'll get victory medals for destroying your opponents' units. Different units will be able to shoot at different "ranges" (An ISD-II can do more damage from a further distance than a Gladiator, for example, much like Armada). If you've ever played a Commands & Colors game like BattleCry, Memoir '44, etc. it will be very similar to that.

If you want any more details than that I should probably start my own thread.

I've heard of Memoir 44 but never played. Seems like we're heading to a conclusion here so I'd be open to you posting a new thread so we can hit the ground running on that one when this one wraps up.

 

[The Jabbawookie 5,610]

8 hours ago, Bertie Wooster said:

If you want any more details than that I should probably start my own thread.

I always accept surrenders.

 

I’ve also been working on a system, though it’s fairly similar to the one we have.  It turns out that when:

Jump cost = squadron value

Total carrying capacity = squadron + command values

Squadron capacity = squadron value

Repair cost = ship cost / engineering value

You hit something resembling balance across the different ships and variants.

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

I mean, I don't want this game to end yet. But the end is probably getting close.

[LTD 2,241]

I will process in a few hours

[LTD 2,241]

Waiting on @The Jabbawookie @FortyInRed @GhostofNobodyInParticular

[FortyInRed 380]

Hey sorry busy week. I'll try to have mine in the next 6 hours

Edit: jk worked till 11pm tonight so no, won't have it tonight. Sorry. Hope to have mine in within 24 hours

Edit: my orders are now in! Only 48 hours late 🙂

Edited April 9 by FortyInRed

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Are all other orders in? 

[LTD 2,241]

I believe so.

I will process today at some point.

[LTD 2,241]

Actually, waiting on @The Jabbawookie

[FortyInRed 380]

On 4/9/2020 at 8:23 PM, LTD said:

Actually, waiting on @The Jabbawookie

So... @The Jabbawookie are we still waiting on you? Are you waiting out the clock? Lol

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Maybe he's hoping I'll surrender if he takes longer to submit orders. Well it's not going to work! 

[The Jabbawookie 5,610]

Basically me:

They're in.  And next time I'll get them in first.

Mock the paralysis of wealth, will you?

You'll see!  I'll show you all!

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

7 hours ago, The Jabbawookie said:

And next time I'll get them in first.

[LTD 2,241]

I hope to process today - but I’m enjoying the sunny weather weekend with the kids.

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

12 hours ago, LTD said:

At New Coros a PDRPnarg fleet (504) has attacked a Talon blocking force (590).

PDRPnarg score 5 hits (5 GRC destroyed)
Talon score 6 hits (1 MC75OC and 1 CR90A destroyed)
PDRPnarg fleet must retreat.
 

5 hits only destroys a GR-75 Combat Retrofit?

[GhostofNobodyInParticular 2,493]

18 minutes ago, Bertie Wooster said:

5 hits only destroys a GR-75 Combat Retrofit?

No, it destroys 5 of them. . . I think a hit does 24 points of damage generally, given that 6 hits destroyed 144 points.

Edited April 15 by GhostofNobodyInParticular

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Ah okay, I missed the 5 there.

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Orders in. 

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Bump

[LTD 2,241]

Waiting on @The Jabbawookie

[The Jabbawookie 5,610]

I'm sorry for the wait everyone, but due to an unforeseen personal problem I'm going to have to forfeit my Empire.

I've added in one more turn of orders.

Given the fact I won't be able to play further, I suggest @LTD divides my assets in the manner most conducive to fun, rather than kingmaking @Bertie Wooster (which, for the record, I totally would have done.)

Thank you LTD for doing a fantastic job modding (love the surprises in here.)  I know it to be hard work, especially when certain players are slow.

Thank you everyone else for being worthy opponents; I look forward to playing with you in the future.

Again, I'm sorry for this inconvenience.

 

 

 

[Bertie Wooster 1,857]

Should we just call it a four-way tie? Without Jabba around I'll be in the strongest position, but I feel like @The Jabbawookie outplayed me for a large part of this game, and @GhostofNobodyInParticular and @FortyInRed were essential to me staying alive.

But if Forty and GNIP want to keep playing until someone is dominant, I'm willing to do that too.

May you fare well Jabba.