EUIV Multiplayer VIII Common Sense

**goro** · September 20, 2015, 11:31 AM

Yeah i was in it too(Poland). I was wondering if you managed to do it again. This game reminds me a bit of that game.

**Musthavename** · September 20, 2015, 04:14 PM

Summary of tonight's session: Speed Two Episode Two : Speed Two Strikes Back

Join in next week for the thrilling conclusion: Speed Two Episode Three : The Return of Speed Two

**apple** · September 20, 2015, 04:16 PM

don't forget this was the session of: Death of the Catholic Menace.

**Ynen** · September 21, 2015, 02:36 AM

Speed 2 Episode 2: Speed 2 Strikes Back, French Account
France was still in a major war during the start of the session. Though in a bad position, French troops adopted a hit-and-run style of strategy on the poorly led Italian troops. Casualties mounted in favor of France, but not enough mercenaries and local levies could be found to supply more men for the front. Fighting was grinding to a halt, mainly because a total lack of men.
Arabia joined the Axis, was wasn't able to make any real dent our war effort and Spain assured France that the temporary loss of its overseas territory wasn't a big deal and that we could deal with Arabia after the war with the Axis finished.
This was the moment Russia started its upteenth invasion of Sweden, resulting in a major shift in balance. With a fresh manpower pool Russia completely overran the border with Sweden, resulting in the scramble of the Swedish army to stop the Russians.
A completely destabilised Spain was forced to accept a peacedeal, resulting in the loss of its islands, but we remained at war with Arabia and Russia. The remaining French forces were send to the Russian front, resulting in a massive battle in Konigsberg. The French were routed, but the Russians had sustained a lot more casualties than the French. Shortly after this the Russians and the Swedes signed a white peace.
Spain had been planning a reconquest of its foreign territory during this time, and France offered its troops to help. Threatened with a combined French-Spanish invasion, Arabia quickly signed a white peace too.

After this war, France began a major rearmament project, building its army back to its former strength. Diplomats of Spain, Sweden, and France convened and solidified their common cause, resulting in the creation of the Tripartite Pact. Plans were made to immediatly reinvade the Axis once the truce was up, and everyone was given their goals to accomplish beforehand.

And so war, and speed 2, came again to Europe. French booked some early successes against the completely surprised Italians, but would be beaten back later when Austrian reinforcements arrived. Spain's navy took complete control of the mediterranean, resulting in the fall of all the Italian islands. Sweden took the largest hammering from the complete Austrian army, who was later diverted to stop the French invasion of Italy. Skrimishing ensued around the Alps, but the Tripartites were booking good progress. We left off with a peace treaty in sight, in favour of the Tripartite Pact.

On a side note, Rev. France incoming.

Great session yet again folks!

EDIT: Oh yeah and Arabia joined the Axis again in a futile attempt to get

again. Even though they actually sent troops to Europe this time they haven't accomplished much so far.

**High Chunker Greens** · September 25, 2015, 06:37 PM

giv pix pls next time

**apple** · September 27, 2015, 10:20 AM

Won't be able to make it. managed to catch the flu.

**High Chunker Greens** · September 27, 2015, 04:10 PM

It's okay, I decimated Russia for you.

**abbews** · September 30, 2015, 11:27 AM

The Austrian army was in a dire place. It had fought in every major war for as long as we can perceive history. Although it was the finest in Europe, it was outnumbered by most. To the North it faced the Swedes, plundering villages and running from engagements. The Swedish army had been defeated at the field of battle time and time again, but Spanish funded Sweden kept returning with mercenaries. To the East loomered the so far neutral Russian Empire, though the Russian line was garrisoned by hundreds of thousands to guarantee that the Russians don't become opportunistic. Austrian High Command deemed that they would not attempt another Bels.

And in the West, there was the seemingly endless force of the French army, bolstered by Spanish coin and rear guard. The French were applying heavy pressure on the Italians in the south, having marched far into Lombardia. The Austrian army employed its famed mobility strategy and shifted its entire force from front to front. The Swedes were caught off guard laying siege to castles, the French were surprised when they found themselves flanked by the might of the professional Austrian army. But even though Pact of Steel were winning the battles, we were losing the war. Austria deployed its most valuable asset, diplomacy.

Years earlier, the Russian empire had gone to war with Sweden over the control of the Baltic meanwhile Austria was fighting France. A peace was concluded at the Treaty of Game Mechanics, and French forces moved to fight the Russians. In hindsight, it was a foolish move. They protected their weak ally and in turn gained a strong enemy. Austria and Italy used this to their advantage. As the Swedes were plundering the north of Germany, the Russians accepted a deal brought forward by the Doge. The Russians would attack Sweden, occupying its forces and land, making the Austrian army able to focus fully on the western front. It was a resounding success and the western powers soon surrendered.

Peace in our time ensued. Nowhere in the world the cries of battle and slaughter could be heard. But just as sure as the sun sets on the Austrian Empire, the French initiated conflict. What first seemed as disgrunted rabble chanting things like library, frats and parents quickly developed into a full scale revolution. A new France. A France boasting of great military capabilities. A France capable of fielding more than half a million men. The Pact of Steel responded. A majestic force of three hundred and forty thousand soldiers crossed the Rhine. Led by the up and coming superstar general Siegfried Freystadt, the Austro-Italian forces blastered through the French line. The goal was Paris and in its way lie many fortresses. Many gruesome battles and sieges were fought. Hundreds of thousands of British troops joined the fray, only to be able to barely cover French flanks. And at last, the twelve thousand men strong garrison of Paris surrendered to the army of the Central Powers. Two hundred thousand troops sacked the city and at Champs D'Elysees the revolution leaders were guillotined. A monument of Austrian victory over France was constructed, so that the French remember who put them in place.

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**Musthavename** · September 30, 2015, 12:41 PM

To fill in lurkers, British really didn't do a lot. Helped the French get their revolution (Republic buddies) and tried to save it when the Italians and Austrians attacked. British troops weren't that bad and won a couple of battles and saved the French in some others, but a complete lack of manpower really didn't help.

That said, ended the game with largest navy and largest income (and I think largest army for some weird reason), which is all I was really aiming for.

**abbews** · September 30, 2015, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Musthavename

To fill in lurkers, British really didn't do a lot. Helped the French get their revolution (Republic buddies) and tried to save it when the Italians and Austrians attacked. British troops weren't that bad and won a couple of battles and saved the French in some others, but a complete lack of manpower really didn't help.

That said, ended the game with largest navy and largest income (and I think largest army for some weird reason), which is all I was really aiming for.

The reason for largest army is due to the European continent descending into chaos