Game of the Polish Throne - campaign thread

[gfs26]

Me and Imatson2527 started today our battle!

[olin0111]

Me and Imatson2527 started today our battle!

GL and HF!

[olin0111]

Summary of battles for turn 1:

1. Władysław Odonic invasion of Greater Poland
Imatson2527 attacks Olin0111
Target: Land no. 17,18,19 (Poznań, Czarnków, Gniezno)

2. Imatson2527 using Hungarian allies attacks Olin0111
Type: Conquest
Starting point: Land no. 25 (Cieszyn)
Target: Land no. 2 (Sacz)

1. Olin0111 beats Imatson2527 60-42

Spindleshanks defeated his nephew's invasion on the Duchy of Greater Poland in a bloody and chaotic battle!

Imatson's great charge on my right wing initially had some success but the knights got too excited and started chasing routed spearmen instead of helping the rest of the troops. The remaining knights got stuck in melee and were eventually grinded down by combined force of cavalry, spearmen and dismounted knight. Meanwhile I got the upper hand on my left wing and by that time my oponent's force morale broke.

2. Olin0111 beats Imatson2527 46-15

The battle was fought in a narrow wooded mountain pass. Good defensive position helped diminish the role of Hungarian cavalry and allowed defenders to pepper the attackers with arrows and lead. After a bitter fight the invaders could not see a chance for victory and retreated off the field.

EDIT: Spelling and grammar

[gfs26]

Summary of battles for turn 1:

4. Henry the Bearded (with Bohemian allies) attacks lands owned by Kazimierz of Opole (aided by Hungarians)
gfs26 attacks Imatson2527
Type: Conquest
Starting point: Land no. 23 (Wroclaw)
Target: Land no. 24 (Opole)

Result : gfs26 beats Imatson2527 with the final score 65-40

It was a bloody battle. Similar number of heavy knights (6 for each army) deployed in equal numbers on both wings... then engaged in combat, but the bohemian crossbowmen managed to kill a percentage of enemy cavs, allowing an edge in cavalry combat... after some turns Kazimierz's right flank was defeated (with help of a couple of defensive spearmen)... polish massed archers killed many crossbowmen, but their role was decisive anyway... On the centre Kazimierz's army was initially winning, with many losses caused by arrows (their army had indisputed superiority in archers and light archers)... but later also the left flank collapsed... all heavy cavalry was routed and out of play... one unit of dismounted knight (bohemian allies) held the very weakened centre... then the arrival of unopposed heavy cavalry ended the battle... but it was very costly.

[olin0111]

Summary of battles for turn 1:

5. Kronenblatt using Lithuanian allies attacks Olin0111
Type: Conquest
Starting point: Land no. 11 (Bydgoszcz)
Target: Land no. 6 (Sieradz)

Olin beats Kronenblatt 54-28

The invasion is repelled!

In the beginning my skirmishers were beaten on the right flank. In the centre masses of archers and crosbowmen on both sides started shooting each other. I wasn't winning the duel so I decided to storm the hill on which the invaders were lcoated. The battle could go either way at this point but the death of enemy general in the centre struck fear in enemies ranks and my knights were able to exploit it. In the meantime the left wing managed to repel the charge and then rout the Lithuanian light cavalry and this ultimately sealed the fate of the invading army.

[Aetius39]

Aetius39 (real polish) defeats Kronenblatt (fake polish) 60-53

A close game with lots of flanks, arrows, and drops. We almost became the fake polish!^^

[olin0111]

Summary of battles for turn 1:

6. Olin0111 with Hungarian allies attacks Aetius39
Type: Conquest
Starting point: Land no. 1 (Kraków)
Target: Land no. 5 (Radom)

There's been a delay in resolving the battle for the Land of Radom. The fightining continues and hopefully the result will be known soon!

[kronenblatt]

No rush, guys. Take your time.

[olin0111]

Summary of battles for turn 1:

6. Olin0111 with Hungarian allies attacks Aetius39
Type: Conquest
Starting point: Land no. 1 (Kraków)
Target: Land no. 5 (Radom)

There's been a delay in resolving the battle for the Land of Radom. The fightining continues and hopefully the result will be known soon!

olin0111 draws with Aetius39 30-53
The enemy has set up on hills with plenty of broken ground. The main battle has took place before the hills but the constant fire by archers and crossbowmen set up on the hills claimed many lives. The battle almost ended in disaster for the forces of the Rightful Heir(TM) but the coming night enabled them to retreat in order.

With that the turn 1 has been concluded (finally!).

Turn 1 summary:

1. Olin0111 beats Imatson2527 in Władysław Odonic invasion of Greater Poland.
Olin0111 retains control of Land no. 17,18,19 (Poznań, Czarnków, Gniezno). Olin0111 losses: 42% Imatson2527 losses: 60%
2. Olin0111 beats Imatson2527 in Imatson2527's conquest of Sącz.
Olin0111 retains control of Land no. 2 (Sacz). Olin0111 losses: 15% Imatson2527 losses: 46%
3. Aetius39 beats Kronenblatt in Aetius39's conquest of Drohiczyn.
Aetius39 conquers Land no. 8 (Drohiczyn). Aetius39 losses: 53% Kronenblatt losses: 60%
4. Gfs26 beats Imatson2527 in Gfs26's conquest of Opole.
Gfs26 conquers Opole (Land no. 24). Gfs26 losses: 40% Imatson2527 losses: 65%
5. Olin0111 beats Kronenblatt in Kronenblatt's conquest of Sieradz.
Olin0111 retains control of Land no. 6 (Sieradz). Olin0111 losses: 28% Kronenblatt losses: 54%
6. Olin0111 draws with Aetius39 in Olin0111's conquest of Radom.
Aetius39 retains control Land no. 5 (Radom). Olin0111 losses: 53% Aetius39 losses: 30%

I'll post turn 2 status shortly. Stayed tuned (for the sound of the messenger)!

[olin0111]

Situation on turn 2


You may also notice that the first post in the topic also has the most current map. In the future whenever you don't feel like searching the whole thread for the map depicting the current situation it will always be posted in the first post. The map showing the starting positions has been moved to a post #3.

Initiative order for turn 2 based on the highest losses incurred in a single battle:
1. Gfs26 (40%)
2. Aetius39 (53%)
3. Olin0111 (53%)
4. Kronenblatt (60%)
5. Imatson2527 (65%)

The draw between Aetius39 and me has been resolved using the rule clarification we discussed previously:
"In an instance an amount of losses incurred in a single battle by two or more players is the same the side that has lost fewer battles is placed higher on the initiative order. In case it is still a draw then the side that fought fewer battles with their main (Polish) army goes first."

Support Points (SP) for turn 2 including adjustment for battles won/lost:
Gfs26: 4
Aetius39: 4
Olin0111: 6
Kronenblatt: 1
Imatson2527: 1

Please post your attack declarations by the following date:
Gfs26 - 1 Apr - Also, please decide if Teutonic Order conducts conquest of a Prussian tribe and if so which one.
Aetius39 - 2 Apr
Olin0111 - 3 Apr
Kronenblatt - 4 Apr
Imatson2527 - 5 Apr

To arms!

[gfs26]

Turn 2

1. Henry the Bearded (with HRE allies) attacks lands owned by Władysław Spindleshanks

gfs26 attacks Olin0111
Type: Grand Invasion
Starting point: Lands no. 21, 22 (Glogow, Legnica)
Target: Land no. 17, 19 (Poznan, Gniezno)

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Teutonic Order attack Prussian Tribes (objective : land I (Pomerania))

[Aetius39]

Boleslaw the not-so-chaste attacks Kronenblatt and instigates a foreign raid upon Olin. (total 4 sp used)

1. Conquest - Aetius (with Lithuanian allies) attacks Kronenblatt

Starting land: #8 Drohiczyn
Target land: #9 Plock


2. Foreign Raid - Aetius attacks Olin

Starting land: Kingdom of Hungary
Target land: #2 Sacz

[olin0111]

Having succesfully repelled multiple attacks Spindleshanks uses his prestige and support to vassalize northern territories (Duchy of Pomerelia for history buffs out there). He also works with the Duke of Galicia-Volhynia and encourages him to attack Spindleshanks' eastern rival.

1) Olin0111 vassalizes Neutral Polish territories - Land no. 12 and 13 (4SP)

2) Olin0111 as Duchy of Galicia-Volhynia attacks Aetius39 (2SP)
Type: Foreign Conquest
Starting point: Duchy of Galicia-Volhynia
Target: Land no.3 (Sandomierz)

[kronenblatt]

Kronenblatt as Germans attacks Gfs26
Type: Raid (1 SP)
Starting point: Eastern Marches
Target: 21. Głogów

[olin0111]

Kronenblatt as Germans attacks Gfs26
Type: Raid (1 SP)
Starting point: Eastern Marches
Target: 21. Głogów

That move is not valid as Land no. 21 is already a part of the military campaign - Gfs26 is leading Grand Invasion from this territory and Land no. 22.
If you want to raid Gfs26 you can do so with Bohemians and attack Land no. 23 or 24. Alternatively, you can still raid with Danes or Lithuanians.

[kronenblatt]

Kronenblatt as Germans attacks Gfs26
Type: Raid (1 SP)
Starting point: Eastern Marches
Target: 21. Głogów

That move is not valid as Land no. 21 is already a part of the military campaign - Gfs26 is leading Grand Invasion from this territory and Land no. 22.
If you want to raid Gfs26 you can do so with Bohemians and attack Land no. 23 or 24. Alternatively, you can still raid with Danes or Lithuanians.

Sorry, but I couldn't find anything about that in the rules: where is it? All I could find was "... Attack may be made from any territory that is not..."..

[olin0111]

Kronenblatt as Germans attacks Gfs26
Type: Raid (1 SP)
Starting point: Eastern Marches
Target: 21. Głogów

That move is not valid as Land no. 21 is already a part of the military campaign - Gfs26 is leading Grand Invasion from this territory and Land no. 22.
If you want to raid Gfs26 you can do so with Bohemians and attack Land no. 23 or 24. Alternatively, you can still raid with Danes or Lithuanians.

Sorry, but I couldn't find anything about that in the rules: where is it? All I could find was "... Attack may be made from any territory that is not..."..

I just double checked point 8 of the rules (Attack and Special Action Declarations) and you are right. I see that the wording may imply that attacking lands that were already attacked is allowed and that was not my intention when writing the rules, to be honest. My intention was to create a rule that would reward players with initiative. If they act first they can choose a target and a starting point and consequently "lock" these lands for the current turn.

Please see the correct wording below that hopefully clarifies tha matter:
"Attack can be made from any or on any territory that is not already considered a part of a military campaign. Attack cannot be made from any territory that has been looted in previous turn, however looted provinces can be a target of an attack."

I apologize for this omission on my part. Please could you change your raid declaration. It's still possible to raid Gfs26 if you like

[kronenblatt]

That move is not valid as Land no. 21 is already a part of the military campaign - Gfs26 is leading Grand Invasion from this territory and Land no. 22.
If you want to raid Gfs26 you can do so with Bohemians and attack Land no. 23 or 24. Alternatively, you can still raid with Danes or Lithuanians.

Sorry, but I couldn't find anything about that in the rules: where is it? All I could find was "... Attack may be made from any territory that is not..."..

I just double checked point 8 of the rules (Attack and Special Action Declarations) and you are right. I see that the wording may imply that attacking lands that were already attacked is allowed and that was not my intention when writing the rules, to be honest. My intention was to create a rule that would reward players with initiative. If they act first they can choose a target and a starting point and consequently "lock" these lands for the current turn.

Please see the correct wording below that hopefully clarifies tha matter:
"Attack can be made from any or on any territory that is not already considered a part of a military campaign. Attack cannot be made from any territory that has been looted in previous turn, however looted provinces can be a target of an attack."

I apologize for this omission on my part. Please could you change your raid declaration. It's still possible to raid Gfs26 if you like

Ok. I then leave to chance (i.e., you) to decide which raid I will be conducting this round.

EDIT: I'll be making my own raid list to pick randomly from: which are the different raid opportunities this round?

1. My desired Germans can't raid on any other lands?
2. Danes and Lithuanians can raid, you say: on which lands?
3. Can Hungarians still raid too, on e.g. 25?
4. And any other factions that can raid, in addition to Bohemians, and then on which lands?

[olin0111]

Sorry, but I couldn't find anything about that in the rules: where is it? All I could find was "... Attack may be made from any territory that is not..."..

I just double checked point 8 of the rules (Attack and Special Action Declarations) and you are right. I see that the wording may imply that attacking lands that were already attacked is allowed and that was not my intention when writing the rules, to be honest. My intention was to create a rule that would reward players with initiative. If they act first they can choose a target and a starting point and consequently "lock" these lands for the current turn.

Please see the correct wording below that hopefully clarifies tha matter:
"Attack can be made from any or on any territory that is not already considered a part of a military campaign. Attack cannot be made from any territory that has been looted in previous turn, however looted provinces can be a target of an attack."

I apologize for this omission on my part. Please could you change your raid declaration. It's still possible to raid Gfs26 if you like

Ok. I then leave to chance (i.e., you) to decide which raid I will be conducting this round.

EDIT: I'll be making my own raid list to pick randomly from: which are the different raid opportunities this round?

1. My desired Germans can't raid on any other lands?
2. Danes and Lithuanians can raid, you say: on which lands?
3. Can Hungarians still raid too, on e.g. 25?
4. And any other factions that can raid, in addition to Bohemians, and then on which lands?

1. No, as territories they control (Eastern Marches and Land no. 16 - Lubusz) are bordering territories that are already a part of the Grand Invasion (17,21,22).
2. Danes - Land no. 18 and 13. Land no. 13 has just been vassalized so you can raid me there.
I double checked Lithuanians and they cannot raid Land no. 8 as it it already a starting point of attack this turn. I shouldn't have listed them as they can raid only your lands. My mistake, sorry!
3. No, as there is already raid coming from the territory of the Kingdom of Hungary so it is a part of the military campaign. If Hungarians conquer more territories they will be able to make more attacks.
4. I belive that is all in your case. Basically Danes and Bohemians.
Kingdom of Hungary is raiding, Duchy of Galicia-Volhynia is conducting a conquest, Eastern Marches do not have a valid target, Teutonic Order is busy in Prussia, Lithuanians can only raid your land at this point as can Prussians. The Prussians could raid land no. 12 (Gdańsk) if land no. I (Pomezania) wasn't being conquered by the Teutonic Order.

Hopefully this clarifies things. If not, please let me know!

[kronenblatt]

Kronenblatt as Bohemians with Polish allies attacks Gfs26
Type: Raid (1 SP)
Starting point: Kingdom of Bohemia
Target: 24. Opole