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August, 1803

The glory positions are remaining constant. However, Spain will be overtaking Prussia next month. In addition to all the objective provinces Spain controls, the Spanish King (Iron Warrior) is building culture centers like a madman. I wonder how long that he, and the Czar, can keep up that pace.

I should add that its been ages since there was no provincial projects completed in a months time. This is a sure sign of the slowing build rates in favor of higher production of goods. Also, there are now 4 of 42 provinces without any construction going on. This both to save money, but also to have the province available for barracks construction when the textiles are available. Wood, although not critically short, is running a serious deficit in overuse.

August

The culture war continues.

August, '03

The money supply is contacting a bit already. The reasons are an increased draft, maintaining depots so units can build up strength, higher readiness level and lower taxes.

On the bright side, the UCI is now down to 13%. This a great change from a few years ago when it was 26%. There will come a time when new units, either replacements or reinforcements will need to be built.

August

This production table shows a significant increase in several areas. This is due to completed farms/factories and the lower tax rate.

Angora Province has received special attention after the national waste was eliminated. In 1792 this province had the existing walls, guns and one level of barracks IIRC). Everything else is new. This will be an important source of luxury goods and other items in the future.

August

The time for action in Montenegro is getting close. The British are forcing my hand. The English King has sent a diplomat into Montenegro-as I suspected he would do. I do not know what he is up to, but I doubt it will be beneficial to the O.E.

The increase in strength has leveled this month. There were losses from moving units and the replacements were not very large in number. Also, many units were not set to receive any.

The French Emperor is racing ahead with a massive buildup. The speed of this increase was only surpassed by Russia's build up after its defeat.

August

The moral standing have not changed much. It is a mystery as to why, even after a victory against France, that Prussia's moral remains so low.

In a rare glimpse inside the Austrian citadel at Odenburg I can see this old, antique artillery unit. I lost two such units 6 or 8 years ago. Every time I get to see this old unit it is sitting there, disrupted. I suppose the Austrian Emperor cannot being himself to melt it down, so there it sits, sucking up money. I suppose it will help him if I ever actually attack Odenburg-that may happen eventually.

Montenegro Ao
September 1803

The 2nd Army is ready to march. I added a couple extra generals t spread around the "reputation" points. War has been declared and the Army will march in October.

September '03

There are still 15 barracks development underway-7 of which will be completed this year. There is still a long ways to go to get to where I want to be, but have made very considerable progress already. 9 or 10 experience points (per quarter) advantage over Austria is not much, but it is a lot better than 20 less than Austria.

Sept. '03

Spain has just past Prussia in Glory. At its current rate of increase, Spain will pass Turkey in less than 2.5 years.

Thanks for the update. It seems many leaders see the need to accelerate their plans to gain advantages. From your revelations of the world situation a sense of nervousness is setting in. I think many leaders would still like peace to prevail(at least until they are situated better). But the time element is now forcing everyones hand. Is that a correct evalution? Or what else needs to be said.


Still going on weekends to LV. will be there the next few weekends and may take a vaction there 1st weeek of July.

Hi Zap-maybe we can get together this weekend-Sunday is a Fathers Day service/lunch at Church-gotta get my ribs.

The current aar situation (and the actual current-5 months later) is that all mandatory cease fires/peace treaties are expired-except for Russia new treaty with Austria. So, war is quite possible at any time-it is just unlike to start just before winter. Everyone can benefit from a longer period of peace, but France and Turkey more so.

Even with massive culture building programs, Russia cannot even get remotely into a lead position-it must regain some provinces from Prussia and Austria. A few big successful battles will really help. Of course, Turkey has some objective provinces of Russia also, but if the Czar knocks me down, he can forget about gaining anything from Prussia and Austria.

So, a war, and a big one, is looming. It will embroil everyone except Sweden and possibly England. Of course, even though we may have allies, and everyone is at war, not everyone will be at war with enimies of his allies. Such is the nature of this game/real politic.

Maestro,


I'm looking forward to the coming wars. I can only imagine the trechery that wil be taking place beforehand.

MMMmmm Ribs sounds good. Unfortunataley will be leaving Sunday morning after Services at the Cathedral. Saturday we will be working on the home. We need to do an acid bath on the pool this weekend.Pluming issues, still painting. As you can see, where going there to play[:)]

Philip

ORIGINAL: Zap

Maestro,


I'm looking forward to the coming wars. I can only imagine the trechery that wil be taking place beforehand.

MMMmmm Ribs sounds good. Unfortunataley will be leaving Sunday morning after Services at the Cathedral. Saturday we will be working on the home. We need to do an acid bath on the pool this weekend.Pluming issues, still painting. As you can see, where going there to play[:)]

Philip

Gotta do the pool right-it will save you time/expense later on. We will have time this summer for a bbq.

The upcoming war will no doubt see new levels of treachery. It is sure taking a long time to get there though. I don't know why the turns are taking so long when there is not much happening. There could be war in a few months (actual game date is April 1804) or we could have peace for another year. France will gain the most from an extended peace. It is still nowhere near its mobilization limits and national moral could use some more time to recover. Spain is about as strong as it can get-Prussia too.

Turkey will benefit more than Austria from an extended peace also. Austria's manpower has recovered somewhat and money is not an issue for Emperor Matto. Money bags, the King of England, will bank roll him in the coming war-for a while anyway. It will be in Englands favor if Turkey is bled white in a long war-even though he may want me to win in the next round. Of course, if Austria and Spain begin a new war in a dastardly manner-like surprise attack, perhaps England will punish them by not bankrolling them. Austria will be in bad shape financially real quick I think if that occurs. It has maintained its army at full strength all this time-a huge burden. He has also added a few new elite divisions-jager whatevers-very costly. We shall see if they are worth it or not.

Think some players are trying to avoid a flurry of nasty action? Or did the doldrums of no activity for so long put some people to sleep?

ORIGINAL: Tophat1812

Think some players are trying to avoid a flurry of nasty action? Or did the doldrums of no activity for so long put some people to sleep?

That is the million dollar question. I do not know.

Well Prussia is back in,so who knows.

I figured it out! They are purposely delaying the turns so my AAR will get caught up and then they can spy on me!- Thats it! [:D] They want to know every little thing about the Sultans plans! Well, they can wait until 2012-I am not getting any closer than 6 turns from the current game time!