The Second Coalition - 22 June 1799

Paddy · January 20, 2004, 12:12

Between 1793 and 1797 The First Coalition was created to defeat the French following the French Revolution of 1789, it failed.

British Admiral Nelson wiped out the French fleet in August 1798, while it was in the shallows off Africa. 38,000 French soldiers were stranded.

Europe decided it was time to have another go at defeating France.

And so the Diplomatic Corp came from all over Europe. They came to Vienna. A city of such passion, a city of great culture, a city that had been the cross roads of Civilization many times. And for now a city of much discussion, posturing and The Diplomatic Strut. There were Ambassadors, Diplomats, Princes, Generals, and all manors of staffs. They talked; they argued and all but battled to have their say. So many meetings were held in this Great Hall; and that Grand Residence; at The Palace of the Modern; all to get this matter of Napoleon Bonaparte sorted out.

Yet while all this great theatre was being preformed, a small group met in secret, behind closed doors as it will. On 22 June 1799 the real power makers made the decisions on this matter.

This was a meeting of the Masters of Europe; this was the formation of The Second Coalition.

King Paddy III of England

Czar Pinko I of Russia

King Bongo II of Prussia

King Chrisius IV of Spain

Sultan Wittlich of the Ottoman Empire

Shogun Gunner of Austria

And His Excellency, Cardinal Lacey of the Vatican

This group decided that enough was enough, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France, and his faithful ally, King Gustav IV of Sweden, should go. There was only one answer left.

Let there be WAR!!!

1799, Vienna, this was the year that Beethoven began composing his first symphony.

bongo · January 20, 2004, 13:11

Can't wait

Will we have nuclear weapons?

ChrisiusMaximus · January 20, 2004, 16:32

Spain awaits the coming of the winds of vengeance that are to be unleashed upon the despicable Boneparte!!

BigFree · January 20, 2004, 18:41

Who's playing as France?

Wittlich · January 20, 2004, 20:14

Just checking in.

Cool introduction Paddy!

France is being played by the AI.

BigFree · January 20, 2004, 22:23

Is it too late to throw a human in as France? It would make in more interesting that way.

ChrisiusMaximus · January 21, 2004, 04:25

I think the game is locked now Big Free!

I'm not sure but isnt this on Sid level, even as a coalition we should have our hands full.

Paddy will know for sure.

Paddy · January 21, 2004, 05:11

Quote:

Originally posted by BigFree

Is it too late to throw a human in as France? It would make in more interesting that way.

Hi Big Free,

Thanks for this offer. At this time we will decline and soldier on with the game.

The goal of the game was to take on a SID level Napoleon Bonaparte with 6 humans in the coalition.

We are really interested in how bad ol' SID is....

If the AI lets us down, we may be in touch....

BigFree · January 21, 2004, 05:20

Do the deed!

Harovan · January 21, 2004, 05:23

A 6 human coalition will beat Sid with ease.

bongo · January 21, 2004, 06:29

We'll see. France is stronger but we are smarter

I picked preussia without looking at the scenario first and all I can say is *ouch* Feels like entering a tournament wearing a cotton t-shirt(with crosshairs painted on) when that other guy is wearing full armor.

Ah well, historically it seems accurate enough.

dialectic2003 · January 22, 2004, 02:30

Da, we are going to whup some French le dierre! Sid aggression level be damned, full speed ahead.

So, shall we begin the plotting: Are we going to operate a technology share and share alike policy or keep our cards close to our chests? The first would make it easier to defeat the dastardly Bonaparte, the second might prolong the game and make it more interesting ... what does everyone think?

BTW, nice intro Paddy!

ChrisiusMaximus · January 22, 2004, 07:16

I think we would be wise to share tech, the smaller nations who dont get the extra special units will be at a major disadvantage without the better miliatary techs.

Never played at sid but I reckon the AI Boney will have a massive advantage on tech rate, and starts with the best developed nation in the scenario.

Ill go with the masses though

bongo · January 22, 2004, 10:33

Napoleon will have a massive production advantage. France is also the strongest civ in the beginning of the game.

Those of us who border france(myself and chrisius) will have a hard time in the beginning.

Wittlich · January 22, 2004, 10:45

Quote:

Those of us who border france(myself and chrisius) will have a hard time in the beginning.

This is the main reason why I picked the Ottoman Empire.

Any how, I'm all for tech sharing amongst us humans.

Octavian X · January 22, 2004, 21:09

*Octavian puts 5g on France winning...

Shogun Gunner · January 23, 2004, 09:17

bongo,

I believe Austria is close enough to France to be threatened as well. Remember, Austria was Napoleon's first conquest.

I may send a settler far east to build an emergency alternative capital. maybe we can make a deal, wittlich? Got a Turkish hill you don't need somewhere in the Caucasian mountains?

Great setup Paddy! Looking forward to this game!!!!

bongo · January 23, 2004, 09:53

I started the scenario as preussia just to take a look. In the scenario, preussia is unaligned, it doesn't seem that hard to stay out of trouble long enough to build up some credible defence(note, this was with AI agression to average and monarch level). In this game however, we start in a locked alliance, which probably means that france is probably going to attack us from turn zero. Ah well, adds to the fun really. I'm doing so well in another PBEM that I need a beating now

Oh, you can't build settlers in this scenario btw.

Paddy · January 23, 2004, 10:15

King Bongo II of Prussia,

It does the family good to note that you have your troops out training for the upcoming festivities in Paris.

Our very own garrison in Amsterdam have had the pleasure of witnessing some of your gallant Cavalry in their manouvres.

The garrison commander has orders to assist you in any way that he can, with the limited supply that he has available to him.

regards,
Thames House

Wittlich · January 23, 2004, 10:38

So...any timeframe as to when we're going to launch this puppy?

Paddy · January 23, 2004, 10:52

The turn has stalled in Russia,,,,....

Internal troubles and all that... seems the Czarina cut the DSL cable while the Czar was doing the bath scene as demonstrated by his friend Prince Akeem, in "Coming to America."

The save should be on its way to Prussia in the coming 24 - 36 hours.

Your patience is appreciated.

bongo · January 23, 2004, 10:53

Got a mail from Pinko stating that he would be email-challenged until next week (wednesday?)

@Paddy , shouldn't my title have been König Bongo?

Paddy · January 23, 2004, 11:10

Yes, well Czar Pinko and his Royal entourage are travelling via coach to my establishment to get this matter rectified... that is to move this along before Wednesday

As to titles Your Excellency, One would assume that to call you "Koing," that One would be writing the note in your specific language.

And as much as the french may have tried hard to become the language of diplomacy, One believes that you will see arise of the English language throughout the world.

As it is, with the sun never setting on the English Empire, their is some one speaking the English language in the light of day at all times. Marvelous what.

Wittlich · January 23, 2004, 11:10

Ah yes...I received the same email - forgot about that.

Shogun Gunner · January 23, 2004, 14:48

With the title of "Shogun" I guess I represent the Japanese royal family intermarrying with the Austrian Hapsburgs.....

No settlers...hmmm.... I've never even looked at this scenario once... I think I better do that just to take a look at the map if nothing else....

Oh yeah...Gustav is a PUNK.

Paddy · January 26, 2004, 09:05

Life moves in mysterious ways.

One smiles as the courier departs...

the papers have been signed

the wax will dry en route to Prussia...

*The King and the Czar look across the Castle grounds, watching as the Royal couriers depart the grounds. Raising their glasses in a toast, they share a laugh at Bonapartes expense.*

bongo · January 26, 2004, 13:07

Sent the save to Rey Chrisius 35 minutes ago but I may have screwed up as I played with an unpatched version of c3c.

Which brings up the next question, Have we agreed on a patch level yet? 1.12beta?

Paddy · January 26, 2004, 13:12

It was all set up on my PC, which is set at Patch 1.12

ChrisiusMaximus · January 26, 2004, 13:56

I got the save ok and have sent it on to Wittlich

One question Paddy, I thought this was supposed to be at Sid level ? only Im sure it said regent level when I loaded it up

bongo · January 26, 2004, 15:11

I'll have it patced now then.

Oh, I happen to have some items for trade, 1 wine, 2 horses and 1 salpeter. Anyone in need for something?