Medieval Diplomacy Strategy

Originally posted by no1marauder
Well, Heather #1 you've been focusing on me since turn1 for some odd reason.

I have to agree with you though; you've gotten a benefit from your alliance with Saxony that Norway certainly hasn't enjoyed. The Reich has to stick together, doesn't it?😀

Some odd reason?

Maybe it was you poor attempt at allying with me by saying "would be in your best interest." Hmmm....subtle threat in there....Hmmmm.....

Hmm.... sounds like your diplomacy skillz need sharpening there, bub.

Originally posted by no1marauder
How??? Look at the facts I presented and discuss them.

You said

I wonder how long our Viking brothers will continue to war on each other for the sole benefit of the Germans?

Now, there are two German states (three, if we accept your claim that Hungarians are Germans), and you're at war with one (or two) of them. It's obvious that you have a vested interest in created discord between "Germans" (in reality, Bavarians and Hungarians) and others. When I asked how Bavaria's being affected by all this, your only answer was that they were benefiting because their ally was benefiting. That argument applies just as well to the Norwegians who are also allies of Saxony.

If you wanted to talk about the Saxons without trying to spin it to your own benefit with respect to Bavaria, you wouldn't have said "the Germans" but rather "the Saxons".

Originally posted by no1marauder
Nope Heather #1 that's been your fixation from day one. Question: if the Hungarians do most of the fighting, as now seems likely, do you think you'll ever own Venice?

Again you stretch to try an get specific information of my tactics....

Told you that you were welcome to think me a fool....

BTW - If you have not figured it out yet, I am coming for Venice...I will let you wonder when.....

Originally posted by no1marauder
Nope Heather #1 that's been your fixation from day one. Question: if the Hungarians do most of the fighting, as now seems likely, do you think you'll ever own Venice?

How could I possibly do the bulk of the fighting? Bavaria's already destroyed your entire eastern army. It would take a LOT of fighting for me to beat that.

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
You said

[b]I wonder how long our Viking brothers will continue to war on each other for the sole benefit of the Germans?

Now, there are two German states (three, if we accept your claim that Hungarians are Germans), and you're at war with one (or two) of them. It's obvious that you have a vested interest in created discord between "Germans ...[text shortened]... with respect to Bavaria, you wouldn't have said "the Germans" but rather "the Saxons".[/b]

Saxony is no threat to Venice, is not at war with Venice and has no intentions on Venice (unless it continues to pee us off). I suggest Venice focuses on its immediate and pressing problems.

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
You said

[b]I wonder how long our Viking brothers will continue to war on each other for the sole benefit of the Germans?

Now, there are two German states (three, if we accept your claim that Hungarians are Germans), and you're at war with one (or two) of them. It's obvious that you have a vested interest in created discord between "Germans with respect to Bavaria, you wouldn't have said "the Germans" but rather "the Saxons".[/b]

Look at the map. The Saxons and Bavarians, the German states, are allied and being allowed to control all of central Europe. From there, the Saxons have gained allies to support their northward expansion and the Bavarians have gained allies to support southward expansion. I point out that Norway isn't gaining much from the alliance; do you disagree? If so, why?

I don't have any direct interest, but I am concerned that the situation is getting to the point where the Saxons in particular are getting so strong that they will be difficult to stop. The situation is not helped by the fact that France, a natural brake for German expansion westward, hasn't done anything and is now a bot.

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
How could I possibly do the bulk of the fighting? Bavaria's already destroyed your entire eastern army. It would take a LOT of fighting for be to beat that.

Really? I have no Eastern Army left? Well, I guess it's free pizza and vino for the Aryans when they march into Venice uncontested this turn!

Originally posted by no1marauder
Look at the map. The Saxons and Bavarians, the German states, are allied and being allowed to control all of central Europe. From there, the Saxons have gained allies to support their northward expansion and the Bavarians have gained allies to support southward expansion. I point out that Norway isn't gaining much from the alliance; do you disagree? If s ...[text shortened]... oint where the Saxons in particular are getting so strong that they will be difficult to stop.

Do you always turn purple when you are flustered?

Originally posted by KnightWulfe
Do you always turn purple when you are flustered?

I'm not flustered at all. I notice that for a "Medieval Diplomacy Strategy" thread, you guys are pretty unwilling to discuss strategy except as it relates to other countries. I'm waiting for you or the Saxons or one of the other Heathers to actually address my strategic points.

Originally posted by no1marauder
Really? I have no Eastern Army left? Well, I guess it's free pizza and vino for the Aryans when they march into Venice uncontested this turn!

You have a central garrison and reserve. Your "Eastern Army" - oh right, you call it "Army Group East" - is defending Istria and Dalmatia.

EDIT - Oh, right, Croatia and Ragusa also.

Originally posted by no1marauder
Well, I guess it's free pizza and vino for the Aryans when they march into Venice uncontested this turn!

Pizza doesn't exist yet.

Originally posted by buffalobill
Saxony is no threat to Venice, is not at war with Venice and has no intentions on Venice (unless it continues to pee us off). I suggest Venice focuses on its immediate and pressing problems.

Gee, you can't ALL take Venice! I'll be very curious if I do go down, who gets Venice. One safety tip there Bavarian: the GoatKing is not adverse to a stab in the back if it'll benefit him and 32 gold would sure be tempting.😉

Originally posted by no1marauder
I'm not flustered at all. I notice that for a "Medieval Diplomacy Strategy" thread, you guys are pretty unwilling to discuss strategy except as it relates to other countries. I'm waiting for you or the Saxons or one of the other Heathers to actually address my strategic points.

Are the Saxons Heather #4 now?

Originally posted by no1marauder
Really? I have no Eastern Army left? Well, I guess it's free pizza and vino for the Aryans when they march into Venice uncontested this turn!

Pizza has not been invented yet. And I will not discuss my personal strategies, nor those of whom I am close to. Did you not get that first time?

Originally posted by no1marauder
Gee, you can't ALL take Venice! I'll be very curious if I do go down, who gets Venice. One safety tip there Bavarian: the GoatKing is not adverse to a stab in the back if it'll benefit him and 32 gold would sure be tempting.😉

As long as he maintains the current atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy between us and doesn't start telling me who I can ally with or what I can do with my forces things will be fine between us.