Next fluff to do: Court personalities.
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Flooby Badoop
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I spent four points on another fief plus more people in my town, so that should take me to 100 points.
. . . I think my mind is fucking with me, but I've counted it three times, and it's ended up being 96, which would mean I somehow miscounted before. I'll break down what I'm seeing in writing.
Kaldur (15) + Icemark (13) + North Ridge (13) + Westwatch (13) + Deep Lake (7) + Goliath (3) + Hallasholm (3) + Wolf Hold (3) + Torches Hill (3) + Giant's Bane (22) + 1 Point converted to Family Points = 96.
. . . woo weeee woooo. . . I think RNJesus is trying to tell me to count things more thoroughly.
Tell you what, just as a recommendation, upgrade the resource level of Goliath, Hallasholm, Wolf Hold, and Torches Hill all to either Infertile or Some Resources, and you're accepted. Don't have to do that if you don't want to, but it's what I'd recommend, hah. If you want to make it really simple, you could just convert 4 points into 20,000 bullis, to give you a nice starting boost.
EDIT: Long overdue rules update. All troop templates were fixed, and mercenaries were given a 20 point boost. Most importantly, resources were given a boost to justify their point cost, and their in-game building upgrades now reflect this as well. Since it would be unfair of me to make everyone change their sheets due to an oversight of mine, we're simply going to pretend resources were not changed, but still follow the stats for the new in-game resource upgrades. Meaning, if you upgrade from Sparse to Some resources in-game, you'll get 9,000 not 7,000.
I felt infrastructure was worthy of its point cost as-is, so there were no changes made to it.
Also, So Boerd, House Bloodhorn, the vassal of House Strongheart, is now also a descendent of the Suehans. I thought it would be a cool trait for them, but I can remove it if you want your guys to be the only migrants from that land.
No problem. I like interconnectedness and continuity. By the by, house Vasa, not house Jorvik :p
Tbh I thought resources were worth their points, but I never turn down a buff XD
Tbh I thought resources were worth their points, but I never turn down a buff XD
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So Boerd said
No problem. I like interconnectedness and continuity. By the by, house , not house Jorvik :pTbh I thought resources were worth their points, but I never turn down a buff XD
Resources got a buff because of their point value.
For one point, you could either get Sparse resources, or a scrubland fief. Now, these resources would have a nice long-term value, since you can't develop resources in a resourceless land, but instead of having those resources, you could have a whole new scrubland fief. That's 3,000 extra suckers to tax, conscript, take crops from, and use to create more suckers to tax, conscript, and take crops from. You might also put up a nice castle there, to defend your more valuable suckers from invasion. Such a purchase would not only be a decent short term purchase, but a good long-term purchase as well. Resources are nice, but even their long-term value doesn't necessarily stack up against its alternatives, so it got a small buff to even things out.
EDIT: I'd nerf tariffs, because there's so many towns in this particular game, but I think their extreme value will create an interesting political situation.
Like I said, I am not going to talk you out of giving me a buff :p
I have 10 fiefs, so the effect of the buff is easily calculated btw.
I have 10 fiefs, so the effect of the buff is easily calculated btw.
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Yea, raiding a trade route will actually have pretty large political implications.
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Flooby Badoop
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Yea, raiding a trade route will actually have pretty large political implications.
Indeed. It's a good thing every Lord of Lundland is an upstanding fellow, who would never debase themselves with such barbaric practices such as piracy or raiding. Especially not the good Houses of the North. Why, they are of the highest repute, and long has our kingdom prospered under their nature as peaceful traders and humble fishermen!
EDIT: It's mostly because of the military implications that resources are staying at previous levels at the start. For some people, thousands of new bullis would be added to their treasury, which would vastly expand their military. This would involve a lot of calculations, and since everyone's already done a metric butt-tonne of those, I'd like to spare people from any more future math.
Uh...turns out I did my calculations wrong initially anyway (15,000 people for tax rather than 18,000) and I already raised it to buffed levels. What do I do?
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So Boerd said
Uh...turns out I did my calculations wrong initially anyway (15,000 people for tax rather than 18,000) and I already raised it to buffed levels. What do I do?
Lower resources down to pre-buff levels, and account for the missing population by reducing your military. I recommend spending 1 point to give yourself 5,000 bullis so little hiccups like that don't eff up everything.
Also, I technically never accepted your sheet, since I trust you to work all your shit out eventually, so feel free to take all the time you need to iron out any kinks. Your on the accepted kingdoms list just because I like 'ya.
Wait, resources give population? Waaaaaat?
Fortunately I have 10 fiefs so addition and subtraction is suuuper simple. Already fixed.
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So Boerd said
Fortunately I have 10 fiefs so addition and subtraction is suuuper simple. Already fixed.
I misunderstood your question. Looks better now, but I'm preoccupied at the moment. So long as it's good before the RP starts, take your time.
Did Ulster take debt? His military cost to buy is higher than his income.
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So Boerd said
Did Ulster take debt? His military cost to buy is higher than his income.
He converted points to bullis. 1 point per 5,000. He said he didn't want a large land for roleplay purposes, but it didn't seem fair to gimp him, so I extended that offer to him. It's not in the rules because it was a hasty decision, and I haven't decided yet if it's 100% balanced, though I believe it's quite fair, and see no problems with it yet.
Ah, ok. Sorry to second guess.
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[ The crest of House Westfield: two golden bends over a field of bright green. It is meant to be lines of wheat crossing diagonally over a green field, to symbolize the fertility of their lands. Their motto is 'Fields Ever Full.' ]
House Westfield used to be a House of Knights from Westfield. They were one of the many Houses that fought against the Overlord, but when the going looked to be in favour of House Trisch, the quickly turned coat, and fought for them. They were rewarded with a vast swath of land, formerly belonging to Houses that had resisted the Overlord, killed to the man, woman, and child. The Westfields were no fools, and took this for the subtle hint that it was. When the Lord of Attolia was given his title, House Westfield was placed under their vassalage, and have remained as such ever since.
Lord Devan Westfield owns the fiefs of Westerfeld, Westchester, Wickerton, Derry, Gloushire, Sunfeld, Wheatfeld, and Oldenfeld. He is age 50, tall of height, heavy of weight, light of skin, gray of hair, and brown of eye. He has a distinctive potbelly that bulges over his hips. He is married to Lady Adelaide Westfield, age 49, born to House Aldran, the lordling house of Pelataria. He has four sons [ Brandon, age 31, Samuel, age 27, Duncan, age 25, and Donald, age 23 ] and two daughters [ Cecily, age 29, and Lila, age 17 ]. Brandon, Cecily, Samuel, and Duncan are married, but Donald's betrothed died before she came of legal age, and Lila is yet unspoken for.
Lord Devan is, and always has been a jolly man. His only want in life is to enjoy feasting, tourneys, and sports. But he is no debased man, for he has attended each sermon his castle has held, and has never lied with nor loved any women but his wife. His service to you has been exemplary, especially in battle, where he has distinguished himself on numerous occasions.
His management of his fiefs, however, leaves much to be desired, for to say it is lackadaisical would be putting it lightly. Your stewards have occasionally noted the complete lack of record-keeping concerning owed rents, as the only way to know payment by his tenants was made at all was by the additions of goods to their manor's pantry, cellar, and stores. Signs of disrepair in his keep and in the infrastructure of his land go without acknowledgement.
His wife, eldest daughter, and three eldest sons, particularly Brandon, take after him in many ways, but Donald is more reserved. He spends a great deal of time in the library and chapel, reading on theology, philosophy, and the sciences. But he is far from shy, as he has a sharp word at the ready for whenever one of his kin speaks to him. Lila was born to the Lord relatively late in his life, and she indeed stands out for her light red hair, fair skin, and freckles, traits her maternal grandmother possessed. Though she is a pretty, soft-spoken, and friendly girl, there are rumours in court that she is a secret slut, laying with hedge knights, stable boys, courtiers, and visiting nobles alike. Her father vehemently denies these accusations, insisting they are pathetic rumours born of unspoken lust, meant to make his pious, chaste daughter less desirable as a marriage partner.
Fiefs
Westerfeld
Fair [ 17,000 pop. (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]
Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]
Stone Manor
Stone Walls
Westchester
Fair [ 15,000 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Wickerton
Fair [ 15,000 pop, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Derry
Fair [ 15,000 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Gloushire
Fair [ 15,000 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Sunfeld
Fair [ 15,000 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Wheatfeld
Fair [ 15,000 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Oldenfeld
Fair [ 16,000 pop. ( 15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]
Resourceless
Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]
Stone Manor
Stone Walls
Military
350 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]
1,000 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]
2,470 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]
800 Swordsmen [ Mail Armour, Longsword ]
700 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Shortsword ]
Lordship Receipts
Total Population: 123,000 [ 17,000 from Westerfeld, 15,000 from Westchester, 15,000 from Wickerton, 15,000 from Derry, 15,000 from Gloushire, 15,000 from Sunfeld, 15,000 from Wheatfeld, 16,000 from Oldenfeld ]
Population in Towns: 0
Crops per Annum: 586,200 [ 123,000 * 4.6 = 565,800, +400 from infrastructure ]
Total Growth Bonus: 5.8%
Income per Annum: 131,000 bullis [ 123,000 from taxation, 7,000 from resources, 1,000 from infrastructure ]
Current Treasury: 131,000 bullis
[ The crest of House Abel: a salient red wolf over a field of bright green, symbolizing the might and just nature of its house. Their motto is 'The Shepherd's Wolf.' ]
House Abel was a knightly House from Abel. Unlike House Westfield, however, they never resisted the Overlord, and in fact fought against the Westfields and other opponents of the Overlord. However, despite their loyal service, the Westfields were given more land, as it was believed they had contributed more to the fighting. This was true, but it angered the Abels all the same. They hold a bitter grudge against the Westfields to this day, with the reasons for just what right-bastards they are changing every generation.
Lord Kaine of Abel is the lord of Abelwood, Aftfield, Suthwood, Cornwyll, Northfeld, and Suthfeld. He is age 57, average of height and weight, grey of hair, and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Sara Abel, age 56, born to House Stadt, a defunct house with no land left. Six sons and two daughters were born to him, but only one of each remain: his eldest daughter [ Carol, age 39 ] and youngest son [ Logan, age 26 ].
Lord Kaine is a stern man, with an unflinching sense of justice and tradition, seeing himself as the progenitor of an old and proud house. He is a brilliant leader of men, for he takes the role of leader, quartermaster, and drillmaster into his hands for every campaign. Though austere, he is never satisfied by anything: the work of his servants, the fighting of his men, the quality of his fiefs, the size of his land or rents, the fertility of his wife, or the lives of his children.
Speaking of them, Carol is married, and possessed of a furious temperament. Despite being forbidden to lead troops into battle, she is a fierce fighter, skilled tactician, and accomplished diplomat. She has requested many times that her father ignore agnatic succession, that she might inherit, but he has denied her each time. Logan is an adequate fighter, and certainly stronger than his sister, but lacks any sort of wit to temper his power with technique. Combining that with his arrogant boorishness makes many question if tradition might step aside for pragmatism in the matter of his inheritance, an insult Logan meets with his sword hand.
Lord Kaine has shown loyalty to you, and zeal in fighting your enemies, but has never said anything good of you or your rule. He has been openly hostile to Lord Devan of Westfield.
Fiefs
Abelwood
Scrubland [ 6,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]
Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]
Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]
Stone Manor
Stone Walls
Aftfeld
Infertile [ 7,000 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Suthwood
Scrubland [ 3,000 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]
Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Cornwyll
Infertile [ 7,000 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Northfeld
Infertile [ 7,000 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Suthfeld
Infertile [ 7,000 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]
Resourceless
Basic Infrastructure
Fortified Manor
Wooden Walls
Military
1,000 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]
500 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]
500 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Dagger ]
400 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]
200 Horse Archers [ Leather Armour, Bow, Sabre, Horse ]
Lordship Receipts
Total Population 37,000 [ 6,000 from Abelwood, 7,000 from Aftfeld, 3,000 from Suthwood, 7,000 from Cornwyll, 7,000 from Northfeld, 7,000 from Suthfeld ]
Population in Towns: 0
Crops per Annum: 161,600 [ 9,000 * 4.2 = 37,800, 28,000 * 4.4 = 123,200, +600 from infrastructure ]
Total Growth Bonus: 3%
Income per Annum: 48,500 bullis [ 37,000 from taxation, 10,000 from resources, 1,500 from infrastructure ]
Current Treasury: 48,500 bullis
Heyitsjiwon
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...Wow, Westfield earns more money than I do...
King Solterra My Kingdom
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You guys know Flooby is one of my Courts, right? I put it in there a long time ago, and Flooby approved my sheet several times.
Although, seriously, I would prefer someone without my own intentional influence to be my Courtier (For the grand court), that way even if they disagree with something I do, they can speak it at the court, and anything else -- even their own opinions of my actions.
I would think GM's would have the best NPOV. So, what do you say, Flooby?
Although, seriously, I would prefer someone without my own intentional influence to be my Courtier (For the grand court), that way even if they disagree with something I do, they can speak it at the court, and anything else -- even their own opinions of my actions.
I would think GM's would have the best NPOV. So, what do you say, Flooby?
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