Arkansas Progressive Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I got a job and a better laptop so I'll be more viable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theFreezerFlame Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I'm just hoping we'll see a playtest where Canada is annexed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 1776-1778 Continental Congress Elections No incumbents can run for a successive term. * indicates career track candidate who left the track at 50% chance. CT: Red 4, Red 5, and Red 1 have the most polls in the state. Red 5 wins. Olliver Ellsworth (R1), William Whipple (R1), and Henry Laurens (R5) DE: Red 2 has the most pols. Thomas McKean (R1) and Joshua Clayton (R3) GA: Between R2, B5, and B4, R2 wins the random draw. George Walton (R1) and Lyman Hall (R1) MA: Red 4 has the most pols. Joseph Warren (R1), John Adams (R2), Francis Dana* (R5) and Theodore Sedgewick (R5) MD: Red 3. Thomas Johnson (R2), John Hanson (B2), Thomas Archer (B3) and John Henry (R4) NC: Blue 5. Samuel Ashe (B1), Timothy Bloodworth (B5) and William Blount (B5) NH: Red 3. Samuel Livermore (R3) and Paine Wingate (R3) NJ: Red 4 wins the tie between R4, R1 and B1. John Witherspoon (R3), William Franklin (R5) and Philemon Dickinson (R2) NY: Blue 3. Jeremiah Van Rennselaer (B4), Robert Yates (B4) and Melancton Smith* (B4) PA: Red 2. John Morton (R2), Thomas Scott (R2), William Moore (R2) and Benjamin Chew (R2) RI: Red 1 tiebreaks Blue 1. James Mitchell Varnum* (B2) and Moses Robinson (B1) SC: Blue 3 tiebreaks against Red 5. Thomas Lynch Jr (B1), Henry Middleton (R5), John E Colhoun* (B1) VA: Blue 5: George Washington (R4), Richard Henry Lee (B4), James Madison* (B3) and Horatio Gates (B2) Reds hold 8 out of 13 delegations, a majority. In terms of members: Reds hold 24 to Blue's 15, gaining 2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 was probably wrong on term limits since we're not bound by the Articles of Confederation but I'm sticking to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Career track gains from those who left to become delegates. George Walton - 0 years, gains nothing Francis Dana - 4 years private, +1 admin, transportation expertise Melancton Smith - 4 years judicial, +1 Judicial James Mitchell Varnum - 0 years, gains nothing Thomas Lynch Jr - 0 years John E Colhoun - 0 years James Madison - 0 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1778 - 1780 2.1 - Faction Realignment Blue 3 and Blue 5 can move eligible politicians to alternative states. Blue 3's only pol - Return J. Meigs Sr moves to TN from OH (NW Terr). Blue 5 chooses Mathew Few to move from GA to NY. No ideology shifts since no states have defined preferred ideologies. No disgruntled ideologies. Conversions No cross party conversions as no party leaders exist Faction conversions: Franklin has efficient, so gains one extra attempt Washington and Franklin are harmonious, so will not attempt conversions Adams has predictable, so cannot convert manipulative pols Jefferson (B5) has no eligible conversions Bartlett (B4) has no eligible conversions Gerry (B3) attempts to convert John Hancock (B2). Fails (27/90). Clinton (B2) has no eligible conversions Adams (B1) has no eligible conversions Laurens (R5) has no eligible conversions Washington (R4) and Franklin (R3) cannot convert Adams (R2) attempts to convert Frederick Muhlenberg (R1). Fails (78/90). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Kingmakers George Clinton (B2) takes Peter Gansevoort as a protege No interests to transfer Gains Business expertise and provincial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Ideology, Interest, and Lobbies Only the following factions gained or held ideology cards. Civil Rights: Blue 1 and Red 1 Expansionists: Blue 5 LW Activists: Blue 1 RW Activists: Blue 5 Blue 5 Expansionists Big Agriculture, Military-Industrial Blue 4 Military-Industrial Blue 3 Military-Industrial, Free Trade Blue 2 Military-Industrial Blue 1 Civil Rights, LW Activist Welfare Red 5 Big Corporations, Wall Street, Law & Order, Military-Industrial, Protectionists Red 4 Globalists, Law & Order, Military-Industrial Red 3 Private Education, Human Rights Red 2 Law & Order Red 1 Civil Rights Public Education, Public Healthcare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) 1778 - 1780 2.2 - Leaders Emerge Red 2 holds the most pols. Between John Adams and James Armostrong, Adams won. Loses obscure Edited May 20, 2023 by Arkansas Progressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Faction Leaders Blue 5 retains Thomas Jefferson. Gains orator (99/95) Blue 4 retains CC Delegate Josiah Bartlett Gains leadership, +1 command, +1 legislative, +1 Admin Blue 3 retains Elbridge Gerry Blue 2 retains George Clinton Gains leadership, charisma, incoherent Blue 1 retains Samuel Adams Gains leadership, +1 legis, unlikeable, easily overwhelmed. Red 5 retains CC Delegate Henry Laurens Red 4 retains CC Delegate George Washington Loses obscure, gains leadership, gains integrity Red 3 retains Benjamin Franklin Gains incoherent, which conflicts with debater. Rolls 6, so he keeps Debater Red 2 retains CC President John Adams Gains manipulative and likeable Red 1 retains Charles Wilson Peale. Gains +1 gov, +1 admin, controversial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1778 - 1780 2.4 - Random Events Retirements: Israel Putnam (R1) retires at 60 to become a lobbyist. Deaths: John Hart (B1) dies of Tuberculosis CC Delegate Benjamin Chew (R2) dies of Typhoid Dudley Saltonstall (R5) dies of Dysentery John Sullivan (R4) dies of Tuberculosis Benjamin Chew's replacement is James Armstrong (who meets the AI requirement of at least one command.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 General Events None fire. Scripted Events Restraining Acts Parliament has now passed several acts restraining trade first in Massachusetts, and then to five more colonies. "We expected no less from Parliament" Wall Street, Big Corps, Nationalists: -50pts Econ Stab -1 (9/25) now at 4 Prohibitory Act The British Parliament has cut off all trade between the British Isles and the American Colonies. So, this is economic warfare. "We have lost protection of the King. Very well, we shall protect ourselves." Wall Street, Big Corps: -50pts Virginia Declaration of Rights George Mason of Virginia is credited with crafting a Declaration of Right for the people of Virginia. The right to reform or abolish inadequate government is particularly interesting. "Virginia's sentiments should be the sentiments of the entire colonies" George Mason (B5) gains 50pts George Washington (R4), Richard Henry Lee (B4), James Madison (B3) and Horatio Gates (B2) gain 50pts George Washington gains +1 in the next election (whenever that happens) LW Pop, RW Pop, Reformists: +50 Carlisle Peace Commission A British peace commission led by the Earl of Carlisle wished to negotiate an end to the war. The Earl wishes to offer us home rule and representation in the British Parliament in exchange for surrendering our Independent and rejoining the realm of King George III. The Confederation Congress must vote to approve John Adams decision: Option A - We demand nothing but full recognition of our independence. Reject the commission. Continental Congress fails to reject the commission on a 4-5-4 vote. The other option is accepted automatically. We've had enough war. Let's accept representation in the British Parliament and be done with it. [Games ends with colonial represenation in Parliament.] Nationalists +50pts Culper Spy Ring Our commander-in-chief, with the help of a military aid, and several men from New York, have formed a military spy ring, which will certainly help us in obtaining information on the British forces and of loyalists in the colonies. It is now clear that spies can be heroes too. Law & Order +50pts Claim Vermont as a US Territory The Republic of Vermont had been claimed by New York, but the Republic preferred independence over being a part of that state. Now, some in the Republic, possibly fearing a takeover by Britian, would accept a US claim on their Republic, only so long as they are eventually made into their own state. Adams chooses Option B - Adding Vermont would just be a land grab. No! Continental Congress votes 5-7-1 to reject Adams' choice. Option A: Vermont as a future US state is in the best interest of Americans and for Vermonters 50pts for expansionists and agriculture Common Sense An anonymous pamphlet titled Common Sense is advocating American Independence from Great Britain. We know the author to be Thomas Paine, currently of Philadelphia. Within days, the pamplet has been read in taverns and meeting places throughout the colonies! Adams chooses option A: This glorious pamphlet is catching on like wildfire! "Why does an island rule a continent" indeed! Encourage publication of Mr. Paine's Common Sense. Continental Congress votes unanimously. 50pts for reformists, nationalists, lw populists Daniel Boone's Life is Chronicled for Publication Boone has become a kind of folk hero-pioneer from his years exploring lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. He founded one of the first English-language settlements in this area west of Virginia. A new book chronicling his exploits is now a top seller in bookstores. [Historically, Boone's exploits were centered primarily in what is now Kentucky.] Philipsburg Proclamation British general Sir Henry Clinton issued a proclamation from just north of the city of New York calling for slaves to escape their masters and join the British army. General Clinton also promises protection, freedom, and land for those that do so. Reports are that hundreds, if not thousands, of slaves have escaped their masters in the South! 50pts to Human Rights 50pts from Trads, RW Activists, and Big Agriculture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 GAME OVER 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Don't AI now generally always avoid game overs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Voting by state: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Just now, OrangeP47 said: Don't AI now generally always avoid game overs? 75% to vote no, but four factions triggered it 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Just now, Arkansas Progressive said: 75% to vote no, but four factions triggered it Well you can lead a horse to water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 two factions rolled 1/100 and two others rollled 9/100 meeting the <=25 roll to support it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ccultist Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 5/18/2023 at 10:18 PM, theFreezerFlame said: I'm just hoping we'll see a playtest where Canada is annexed. You jinxed it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe303300 Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Will there be another one like maybe a different year? Weregame overs are less likely to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Joe303300 said: Will there be another one like maybe a different year? Weregame overs are less likely to happen. I'm think of Era of Neocons - gonna have a poll up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe303300 Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Arkansas Progressive said: I'm think of Era of Neocons - gonna have a poll up soon Yes I would love that Edited May 21, 2023 by Joe303300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPotatoTed Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Congratulations -- the first playthrough in testing history to actually reach a scripted ending! Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theFreezerFlame Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 17 hours ago, Arkansas Progressive said: Continental Congress fails to reject the commission on a 4-5-4 vote. The other option is accepted automatically. We've had enough war. Let's accept representation in the British Parliament and be done with it. [Games ends with colonial represenation in Parliament.] Nationalists +50pts Lame... Can we just ignore this and continue the playthrough? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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