Hi
Here are the results for 1446. I have to say I really like the
division of dice into several different aspects.
Jason: I need your comments on Exquaestio actions 1 and 2.
Ibrahim: what is your estimate of the current number of members
in Millat Shanari? I would like to apply the expansion rules
for Millat Shanari, too.
Andrew & Jeff: what do you think about the current lengths of
your strategic actions? When taking into account the fact that
about 40% of actions fail, a strategic action with a success pool
of 4 needs about 7 actions to complete. And if the difficulity of
the action is Hard, the failure rate is 60%, and an action pool
of 4 needs on the average 10 actions.
juuso
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---+ Exquaestio
---+++ Action 1: Rally
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (-1) + Extras (0) = -1 Failure
*Dice:*
* Performance: 0
* Popularity: -1
* Religious Reaction: -1
* Future Recognition: +1
*Results:* The event gathers a crowd, but the overall reaction
in Mir is not very positive at all - it is a matter of national
pride that only magic by Miracradasa is really any good.
---+++ Action 2: Academic Chair
*Resolution:* Diff = Easy (+1) + Dice (+1) + Extras (0) = +2 Success
*Dice:*
* Chairholder: +1
* Stipend: 0
* Term: -1
* Duties: +1
*Results:* A temporary position for investigating and evaluating
the Exquaestio magic is funded.
---+++ Action 3: Junder Independence
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+1) + Extras () = +1 Success
*Dice:*
* Free City Rivalries: -1
* Local Nobility: +1
* Type of Government: +1
* Other Opposition: 0
*Results:* Actually Junder is fairly independent right now.
It is actually home to a number of small settlements from
various cities in the Free Cities proper - none of them
particularly successful economically or politically. This has
meant that they have been largely ignored by their parent
cities. Pushing this situation into real independence
should not be too difficult; provided that the various
baronies and other settlements in Junder can present
a unified front to their former masters. This may prove
difficult, because the local lords are not accustomed to
taking orders from anyone (which is one of the reasons
for the economic failure).
---+++ Action 4: Contact Religious Reformers
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0) + Extras (0) = 0 Mixed results
*Dice:*
* Need for reform: +1
* Willingness to look outside religion: +1
* Fear of Existing power structure: -1
* Attitude toward Exquaestio: -1
*Results:* Relations opened with base Fair (0).
*Interpretation:*
---+++ Action 5: The Pantheon (1 of 6)
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0) + Extras (-1) = -1 Failure
*Dice:*
* Communication & Trade Routes: -1
* Local Attitudes: 0
* Available Resources: 0
* Foreign Interest: +1
*Results:* The site seems suitable for a settlement, but for
the Pantheon, it is rather remote.
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---+ Kaeir
---+++ Action 1: Basiluddin's cooperation with Saltrim Conclave
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0) + Extras (double: +1) = +1
Success
*Dice:*
* Basiluddin's leadership: +1 (2 fp)
* Personal officers: 0
* Effect on the Taltherani civil war: -1
* Senate's reaction: 0
*Results:* Basiluddin digs in at Saltrim. The effect on Taltheran civil
war is largely nonexistent because the Saltrim Conclave refuses to start
a direct campaign against the others. They are content to have the
protection
of Kaeir so that they are secure. The rest of Taltheran is of course
outraged by the incursion by foreign troops.
*Interpretation:*
---+++ Action 2: Millat Shanari
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (-1) + Extras () = -1 Failure
*Dice:*
* Will the Kaeireans take to the new religion? -1
* How will the established cults react (there being no majority
religion in Kaeir)? 0
* What of the rural populations? -1
* Purity and cohesion of the Millat Shanari? +1
*Results:* Despite the efforts, only minor growth from converts
is gained. "The cult of the desert people" does not lights hearts
among the common Kaeireans.
*Interpretation:*
---+++ Action 3: Panchayyah Trade
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (-2) + Extras () = -2 Failure
*Dice:*
* Has the Ban Horroth reaction changed? 0
* What is the relationship of the Ban Horroth to the Panchayyah and
associated tribes who live along the Rimriver? -1
* Do the Ban Horroth want to trade? Will the Ban Horroth find the
prospect of a trading partner who does
not border their territory attractive (and non-threatening)? -1
* Will good relations with Kaeir make the Ban Horroth feel safer
regarding the Panchayyah? 0
*Results:* (+1,+3,x,x)
*Interpretation:* No change, really. The Ban Horroth still seem to be
wary of
outsiders.
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---+ Cedonia
---+++ Action 1: Rebuild the Legions
Weight: Double, Strategic
Sub-actions:
*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+1) + Extras (double: +1) = +2
Success
*Dice:*
* Popular Support: -1
* Reorganization: 0
* Recruitment: +1
* Chance: +1
*Results:* results so far (+2,x,x,x)
*Interpretation:*
---+++ Action 2: Restore Secret Service
*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (-1) + Extras () = -2 Failure
*Dice:*
* Insert Agents: +1 (fp=2)
* Develop codes & ciphers: 0
* "Special Projects": -1
* Hire Analysts: -1
*Results:* results so far (x,x,x,x,x,x)
*Interpretation:*
---+++ Action 3: Aid to Saltrim
*Resolution:* Diff = Easy (+1) + Dice (-2) + Extras () = -1 Failure
*Dice:*
* Ship food & medicine: -1
* Selling weapons: 0
* Getting in to Saltrim, land & sea: -1
* Chance: 0
*Results:* The land caravan are intercepted and the goods confiscated
by the Merchant Guild of Pran. One of the cargo ships disappears
during a storm, and several others suffer from damaged contents.
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Juha Vesanto wrote: > Andrew & Jeff: what do you think about the current lengths of > your strategic actions? When taking into account the fact that > about 40% of actions fail, a strategic action with a success pool > of 4 needs about 7 actions to complete. And if the difficulity of > the action is Hard, the failure rate is 60%, and an action pool > of 4 needs on the average 10 actions. I fully expected the Pantheon action will take 16 to 20 years to complete. I deliberately selected 6 sucesses @ Hard with that in mind. I do wonder slightly about your randomizer, it seems to be rolling a few too many (-)'s in relation to (+)'s, but that's just an impresssion. Statistically, 4 failures in a row will will happen about one time in seven, so I'm not taking the impression too seriously. Jefferson (Exquaestio) http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_Main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Jefferson Wilson wrote: >I fully expected the Pantheon action will take 16 to 20 years to >complete. I deliberately selected 6 sucesses @ Hard with that in mind. I >do wonder slightly about your randomizer, it seems to be rolling a few >too many (-)'s in relation to (+)'s, but that's just an impresssion. > > I use both dice and, occationally, a math program. Both should be completely unbiased. juuso ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: >Hi > >Here are the results for 1446. I have to say I really like the >division of dice into several different aspects. > >Jason: I need your comments on Exquaestio actions 1 and 2. > >Ibrahim: what is your estimate of the current number of members >in Millat Shanari? I would like to apply the expansion rules >for Millat Shanari, too. > >Andrew & Jeff: what do you think about the current lengths of >your strategic actions? When taking into account the fact that >about 40% of actions fail, a strategic action with a success pool >of 4 needs about 7 actions to complete. And if the difficulity of >the action is Hard, the failure rate is 60%, and an action pool >of 4 needs on the average 10 actions. > > > I've got no complaints. I knew when I started them that they'd be long term actions. >juuso > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >>---+ Cedonia > >---+++ Action 1: Rebuild the Legions > >Weight: Double, Strategic >Sub-actions: > >*Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (+1) + Extras (double: +1) = +2 >Success > >*Dice:* > > * Popular Support: -1 > * Reorganization: 0 > * Recruitment: +1 > * Chance: +1 > >*Results:* results so far (+2,x,x,x) > >*Interpretation:* > The general public in the United Provinces is not terribly fond of the armed forces; memories of the ravages of the Civil War are still fresh, particularily in the south, where General Zenos had his strongholds. However, recruitment levels increase sharply as a result of the economic hard times that Cedonia is enduring; the Legions pay well, provide room and board, and they are nearly the only Cedonian institution that pays a pension. The reorganization of forces proceeds apace, neither shooting ahead nor sliding back. There is some resistance from the older officers, but their time is passing. > >---+++ Action 2: Restore Secret Service > >*Resolution:* Diff = Hard (-1) + Dice (-1) + Extras () = -2 Failure > >*Dice:* > > * Insert Agents: +1 (fp=2) > * Develop codes & ciphers: 0 > * "Special Projects": -1 > * Hire Analysts: -1 > >*Results:* results so far (x,x,x,x,x,x) > >*Interpretation:* > Councillor for Special Projects Ghere has an unpleasant year. While the insertion of agents into various countries and tribes proves quite successful, and some progress is made in developing secure communications, it has proven nearly impossible to find qualified analysts. It may prove neccessary for the surviving members of the old intelligence network to devote all their time to training up analysts from scratch. Worse, the attempts to recruit agents for 'wet work' went badly awry. Several of the recruits attempted to sell their skills to local crime lords, and had to be 'cleaned up'. Unfortunately, their defection was not discovered until after the bodies began to fall. Following 1446's debacle, Ghere and "Uncle", the spymaster, institute a far more rigorous screening program. > >---+++ Action 3: Aid to Saltrim > >*Resolution:* Diff = Easy (+1) + Dice (-2) + Extras () = -1 Failure > >*Dice:* > > * Ship food & medicine: -1 > * Selling weapons: 0 > * Getting in to Saltrim, land & sea: -1 > * Chance: 0 > >*Results:* The land caravan are intercepted and the goods confiscated >by the Merchant Guild of Pran. One of the cargo ships disappears >during a storm, and several others suffer from damaged contents. > Some of the sea cargo got through, arriving just after Basiluddin's army marched into the city. Most of the food ended up being taken by the Kaeirans to feed their forces. As far as weapons are concerned, the Cedonian representative does make it through to Saltrim, and enters into negotiations with the Conclave. What Saltrim really wants are siege weapons suitable for mounting on the city's walls. They have access to timber for building engines and stone for ammunition, but they lack certain critical metal fittings, rawhide for torsion springs, and engineers trained in assembling siege weapons. The Cedonians agree to try to supply the necessary parts and people, but warn that it may be difficult to get the parts in overland due to the interference of the Merchant's Guild in Pran. Speaking of Pran, the Cedonians are *very* annoyed by the Pranian confiscation of the overland relief convoy. Sentiment in the Regency Council strongly favors some sort of retaliation. Wiser heads have, for the moment, prevailed, but the insult will not be forgotten. Andrew ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
-----Original Message----- From: bounces@phoenyx.net [mailto:bounces@phoenyx.net]On Behalf Of Juha Vesanto Sent: Monday, 9 August 2004 5:59 AM To: celandra@phoenyx.net Subject: [Cel] Results for 1446 Hi Here are the results for 1446. I have to say I really like the division of dice into several different aspects. Jason: I need your comments on Exquaestio actions 1 and 2. Ibrahim: what is your estimate of the current number of members in Millat Shanari? I would like to apply the expansion rules for Millat Shanari, too. ---- Hmm.... i'll get back to you on that. I can say that Millat Shanari members are found in three groupings - the earliest converts in Port Kaeir, the new community in New Tirmaeir, but the majority have for many years been found in the Guard (being the favoured religion of the Hero of the Republic, Lord Basiluddin). The efforts of 1446 to expand were on gaining new converts outside the military (it being far more well known in the Guard and Fleet than in civilian society). Efforts were concentrated on the urban centres of Port Kaeir, New Tirmaeir, Kahshaartown and Crownsbane Keep. As to actual numbers.... I'd say no more than 8000, 5000 of which are found the Guard and Fleet. Ibrahim ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Juha Vesanto wrote: > ---+++ Action 1: Rally > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (-1) + Extras (0) = -1 Failure > > *Dice:* Performance 0, Popularity -1, Religious Reaction -1, > Future Recognition +1 > > *Results:* The event gathers a crowd, but the overall reaction > in Mir is not very positive at all - it is a matter of national > pride that only magic by Miracradasa is really any good. While Exquaestio does establish some name recognition, they decide that future rallies in other lands would be a poor use of resources. > ---+++ Action 2: Academic Chair > > *Resolution:* Diff = Easy (+1) + Dice (+1) + Extras (0) = +2 Success > > *Dice:* Chairholder +1, Stipend 0, Term -1, Duties +1 > > *Results:* A temporary position for investigating and evaluating > the Exquaestio magic is funded. Suggest: *Results:* While the arguments are long and fierce, in the end Exquaestio gets everything they wanted. Two chairs are established, one in espiri magic and one in rohain magic, with the holders to be appointed by Exquaestio's administration (specifically the Primate). While the monies given to the chairs are limited, they are still enough to support a small staff, and permit the chairholders to be full time researchers, with no additional duties required by the college. (They also collect a very small stipend from Exquaestio.) HOWEVER, the chairs are strictly temporary . . . (Jason, how would the college handle the temporary business? Would it be a specific number of years (six?)? Would the chairs have to produce results every year or two or go on probration and then be removed if they still don't produce results? Is their success because of a particular college official and if that official loses power they're out? Something else?) [No changes action 3: Junder Independence] > ---+++ Action 4: Contact Religious Reformers > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0) + Extras (0) = 0 Mixed results > > *Dice:* Need for reform +1, Willingness to look outside religion +1, > Fear of Existing power structure -1, Attitude toward Exquaestio -1 > > *Results:* Relations opened with base Fair (0). > > *Interpretation:* Reformers do exist within the Church of the Lord of the Sea, and many who aren't active reformers think that reforms are needed. It's also generally accepted that reform is not going to arise from within the church. Indeed, the powers within the church are doing all they can to stifle reform. While the reformers are willing to talk with Exquaestio, they see Exquaestio as a poor and marginal religion that can't do anything to help their situation. > ---+++ Action 5: The Pantheon (1 of 6) > > *Resolution:* Diff = Normal (0) + Dice (0) + Extras (-1) = -1 Failure > > *Dice:* Communication & Trade Routes -1, Local Attitudes 0, > Available Resources 0, Foreign Interest +1 > > *Results:* The site seems suitable for a settlement, but for > the Pantheon, it is rather remote. Discussion continues. Jefferson (Exquaestio) http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
> (Jason, how would the college handle the temporary > business? Would it be > a specific number of years (six?)? Would the chairs > have to produce > results every year or two or go on probration and > then be removed if > they still don't produce results? Is their success > because of a > particular college official and if that official > loses power they're > out? Something else?) Your two chairs were do in a large part to the Obeah department of the College of Variation Magic. The Obeah department is the most influencail of all the departments in the College of Variation Magic. The Head of the College of Variation Magic, with a great deal of support from the head of the department of Obeah, feels that the Exquaestio are worth his time and effort. Unfortiantly for the Exquaestio the study of their magic is not high on Mirish study list. The additionaly goverment finance are going to Studing the Vraa'al, Obeah, Studying an event in the Dreaming. The exquaestio have been granted the two seat and an allowance. They will have to do something big to get the attention of someone higher in the university or high in the goverment itself. Their is an understanding that in ten years there will be a review of the department to see if the two chairs and the allowance is enough or too much. The rest of your idea Jefferson works excpet one thing that the University does insite on. While they let the Esquaestio choose there chairs. The chairs do have to be sworn citizens of Mir. (They don't have to be born in Mir, but have to have sworn loyalty as a citzen of Mir. This should not affect the religious aspect since you are not required to worship Mirish gods.) Jason _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http://promotions.yahoo.com/goldrush ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
Jason Heaps wrote: > Your two chairs were due in a large part to the Obeah > department of the College of Variation Magic. The > Obeah department is the most influencial of all the > departments in the College of Variation Magic. The > Head of the College of Variation Magic, with a great > deal of support from the head of the department of > Obeah, feels that the Exquaestio are worth his time > and effort. Unfortunatly for the Exquaestio the study > of their magic is not high on Mirish study list. The > additional goverment finances are going to Studying the > Vraa'al, Obeah, Studying an event in the Dreaming. > > The exquaestio have been granted the two seats and an > allowance. They will have to do something big to get > the attention of someone higher in the university or > high in the goverment itself. There is an > understanding that in ten years there will be a review > of the department to see if the two chairs and the > allowance is enough or too much. This works out just fine. > The rest of your idea Jefferson works except one thing > that the University does insist on. While they let > the Esquaestio choose there chairs. The chairs do > have to be sworn citizens of Mir. (They don't have to > be born in Mir, but have to have sworn loyalty as a > citzen of Mir. This should not affect the religious > aspect since you are not required to worship Mirish > gods.) This shouldn't be a problem, but there is the matter of what Exquaestio's people need to do to attain citizenship. How difficult is it? (And are they citizens or subjects?) Jefferson (Exquaestio) http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
