Big Huge War II

PolarisGL · April 22, 2001, 16:55

(Diplomacy fanatics, you can ignore this unless you also like geopolitics.)

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I present a game that will put the "Stories" back in Apolyton Stories & Diplomacy and the "S" back into S&D.

We all remember Big Huge War I. Those were the good times! Those were the best times. We all had a thread, and we'd have numerous issues. I, II, III, IV, etc.

Then we'd all post in one thread everything. Our news, foreign relations, everyone in one thread. That way, everything was seen and everything was fun.

In Big Huge War I we had the realism of Third War and Destiny of the World I combined, with a little less realism even. "Greater India" had taken some of Africa, Germany had gone into Panama and the Northeast United States, and everything was dandy.

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In Big Huge War II we will do the same. However, we will have some civility rules put in place so no one OOC flames and what not, but we will have fun. Realism will be just as lenient as before, but maybe a little more stricter I suppose so as we don't get too unfair and gobble up things without giving others a chance.

Things are like this:[*]The United States is split into two nations by the Mississippi River. The west is called the Pacific Republic, and the east is the United States. What happened is that colonists went over the Mississippi River, and founded a new nation as opposed to going with the United States. The Pacific Republic has Hawaii and Alaska. I have a full alternate history to post.[*]Government changes can occur overnight, but we like a little story or something interesting to happen for a government change.[*]Militaries can be bloated to an extreme, but not too much. Keep in mind that this uses the real life equipment of nations.[*]Alternate histories are not allowed except for the USA/PR split. Unless you really, really, really want one.[*]Everyone can claim multiple IRL nations as part of their nation. Post your claim here and it will be moderated accordingly be the moderators, as we don't want massive empires running around (boo).[*]People can conquer things, but please give a fun, detailed, and nice battle post for us to play with. Conquering is the heart of the game along with empire-forming.[*]Do not only focus on the military and conquering. There are also interesting political issues, economic issues, etc. Remember that your nation is the same. Thus, if you have India or China, you have a population problem. This cannot be solved overnight, but can in like a week

with proper posting and things done.[*]In this, there will be three moderators: PolarisGL, Bearcat, and JT3/WarRogue/SpitFire/whateverothernamehehasthatIdon'tknowof. We are not absoulutely corrupt, and therefore we allow a sort of democracy. If you don't like a decision, talk to us privately and we'll work it out or something. This is designed to be fun.

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With all this said, I know I'm taking Japan, Philippines, and South Korea (I'll discuss with WarRogue and Bearcat to see if I can do this

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Post here if you're in and what nation you want.

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PolarisGL · April 22, 2001, 16:57

Oh yeah and anyone can play.

reismark · April 22, 2001, 17:00

Count me in for now as Australia, New Zealand, and the island of New Guinea. The rest of Oceania better prepare to be assimilated. And oh yeah, I'll have to hire a general...
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JT3 · April 22, 2001, 17:03

Yes, it's time we return to our roots of big, unrealistic, one-thread-at-a-time warfare.

Now we must recruit. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, and a few good posters, too, and we'll get started nice and quick.

Oh, and I claim Russia, Kazahkstan, and Belarus.

Bearcat · April 22, 2001, 17:04

Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

VietMinh · April 22, 2001, 17:10

I shall join this noble endeavour! I claim France with belgium and luxembourg!
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PolarisGL · April 22, 2001, 17:10

Alternate History of the United States of America

In 1776, the United States declared independence from Britain. From then on, the nation prospered and won the war. Afterwards, the chaos continued, etc, but things eventually got better. They US got the Mississippi River, but never crossed it and built up the areas it had. However, people who had already ventured across the Mississippi River were wanting a government. Many flocked west to join a new nation, which reached as far as California, which was given to them from Spain when the Spanish feared revolution. The Pacific Republic, called Pacifica, reached from the Mississippi River to California. Eventually, new territories were added such as Alaska and Hawaii. Before these, Texas was ceded by Mexico along with New Mexico, Arizona, and other territories when Pacifica defeated the Mexicans in war.
One year before World War I began, the US and Pacifica finished the joint project of the Panama Canal. Presently, the US and Pacifica hold joint control over the canal.

In World War I, the United States of America entered in 1915, while the Pacific Republic entered in 1917. The nations entered due to the Central Powers attack on stationed troops in Europe at a US and Pacifica base. World War I was won with help from the US and Pacifica, with the Central Powers downgraded.

In World War II, Pacifica entered in 1941 when Pearl Harbor was bombed. In 1942, the United States, who was allied with Pacifica, joined in on the Allies' side when a US airbase was bombed by the Germans in North Africa. World War II also ended in victory for the Allies.

After this, the Korean War broke out, involving only Pacifica. Pacifica was not victorious at the war, and the US entered after a while. The war was forgotten.

The Vietnam War broke out, and both Pacifica and the US joined forces in trying to rid the area of communism. However, attempts failed when supreme Vietcong troops, trained in jungle warfare, got the best out of US and Pacifican troops.

The Gulf War broke out in 1991, involving only the United States, but with a small amount of Pacifican naval support.

JT3 · April 22, 2001, 17:20

You could have just asked Richie to copy his, you know.

Viet, approved. Bearcat, approved. I know you're a mod, I just like flexing my supreme power.

NeoBush · April 22, 2001, 17:26

nevermind...
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Spartan187 · April 22, 2001, 18:00

hmm...South Africa, for now

PolarisGL · April 22, 2001, 18:28

Great, so that's six. We need, what, 10-15 players to begin?

WarVoid · April 22, 2001, 19:23

Pacific Republic

Adrien · April 22, 2001, 19:47

Hey, cool. I'm still registered here.

It's me, Secretariat, with my other user name. (Fjorxc should know what I'm talking about, if he ever gets around to coming here.)

Hmmm... I think I'll take North Korea again...
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JT3 · April 22, 2001, 19:53

Approved, and approved. Eight and counting, booyah.

Coug · April 22, 2001, 20:54

Return of the USSR!!!

The USSR (Union of Socialist Scandinavian Republics).

Territory:

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland.

Richard Bruns · April 22, 2001, 20:59

Seems interesting. I'd like the USA, but since I haven't dome this before I may need to start smaller. Are there any recommendations, instructions, or advice I need to get started?

April 22, 2001, 21:02

I'm in dammit!

Argentina

If multiple claims are allowed I will claim Argentina + Chile + Uruguay + Paraguay.

PolarisGL · April 22, 2001, 21:05

Read the rules, Hodad. The multiple claims are allowed.

If you're new, Richard, I'd recommend something like Spain or Italy, but not the United States. Be the United States if you really want to, I'm not stopping you, but if you do then you're going to have to look at what everyone else does and just see what we do and get into the gist and hang of things. Welcome to the game though.

Shi Huangdi · April 22, 2001, 21:10

I claim Vatican City.

JT3 · April 22, 2001, 21:10

Yeah, Richard, I'd also recommend something a bit smaller.

Coug, were you at Spoils of War?

JT3 · April 22, 2001, 21:19

Vatican City?? Don't you want something a bit... umm..... stronger?

April 22, 2001, 21:26

I remember I wanted Monaco in DotW before Greece... I wanted to do some international terrorism!

N35t0r · April 22, 2001, 22:45

Then claim Monaco, the FARC and the ETA and let me keep the MerCoSur!

Richard Bruns · April 23, 2001, 00:03

Ok, I will go for Cuba. That could be fun.

Bolo · April 23, 2001, 03:32

I would like to claim the United Kingdom including all of Ireland.

Rule Britainia!

Scott F · April 23, 2001, 03:37

I give the thread two weeks tops before it dies like all of the others.

China, Mongolia, and Taiwan.
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