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    Default The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR)

    Prologue











    About this AAR

    An AAR can use any writing style - it can be like a history book, a novel, an archaeological report, a screenplay or a poem. This is an experiment, to write an AAR in the style of a comic / graphic novel. (I am not claiming to be the first person to try this - people have been writing AARs in the style of comics for years - I'm calling it an experiment simply because I have not tried to write an AAR like this before.)

    If you would like to read a well-written story of the ancient Bosporan Kingdom, I recommend Zeion's The Chronicles of Cimmeria. This AAR is intended to be more in the style of Napoleon Complex's With Men's Lives at Stake - an AAR which uses the campaign as the basis for the world in which the story takes place, even when the campaign does not reflect actual history.

    Feedback, comments and suggestions are welcome. In particular, are the images too big, too small or right for you?
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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Prologue, 27 February 2016]

    Very nice idea Alwyn!
    this could be really cool and exciting to follow.
    I like the tone of that prologue.. it has a mysterious feel to it.
    I'm certainly looking forward to your next releases.

    I feel honored about the recommendation for my AAR, that's a lot.
    Chronicles of Cimmeria - A Kimmerios Bosporos AAR (EB2)
    The Age of Peace - A TW: Warhammer Empire AAR
    Blood Red Eagle - The Sons of Lodbrok Invasion of Northumbrialand [complete]
    Machines - A Sci-Fi Short Story [complete]

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Prologue, 27 February 2016]

    This is an intriguing way to write an AAR. I'll be coming back to see what happens.






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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Prologue, 27 February 2016]

    Thanks, Zeion and Caillagh. I hope to maintain the mystery and intrigue in the first chapter...

    Chapter One










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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    Oooh. Now I'm switching my adjective and moving over to Zeion's choice. "Mysterious" is definitely the word.

    I wonder how the debt was incurred...






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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    Cool, really nice. I think this graphic novel style could be an interesting format for AARs in general!

    Nice twist with those female horse archers.. Argimpasa's avengers Looking forward to more!
    Chronicles of Cimmeria - A Kimmerios Bosporos AAR (EB2)
    The Age of Peace - A TW: Warhammer Empire AAR
    Blood Red Eagle - The Sons of Lodbrok Invasion of Northumbrialand [complete]
    Machines - A Sci-Fi Short Story [complete]

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    Not seen a comic style AAR in a very long time. Best of luck!

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    This is a great idea I hope you continue!

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    Cool another story by Alwyn, definitely subscribed
    My name is John, Tribune of Legio Ripenses IX Tertiae Italica and loyal servant to the computer generated Emperor, Julianus Flavius Augustus "The Apostles". And I will have my vengeance again The Quadi tribes, barbarian scums who decimated half of my legio in Mediolanum City Siege almost a year ago and Gratianus Flavius "The Traitor", the former Caesar who convince a half of precious my legio to his petty scheme rebellion just 3 months ago in this save game or the next
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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    This is an awesome idea. I'll be watching it closely.

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [Chapter One, 28 February 2016]

    Wow, thank you, Caillagh, Zeion, Hitai, Beckitz, Johnadiw26 and TacticalStats, I appreciate your encouragement!

    Chapter Two










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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    Reminds me of the Greek legends - replete with the ever-popular Amazones to boot! Sweet update

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    Interesting style of AAR. I view most AAR serials as a kind of graphic novel. This is taking the idea a step further.
    AUTHOR OF TROY OF THE WESTERN SEA: LOVE AND CARNAGE UNDER THE RULE OF THE VANDAL KING, GENSERIC
    THE BLACK-HEARTED LORDS OF THRACE: ODRYSIAN KINGDOM AAR
    VANDALARIUS: A DARK AGES GOTHIC EMPIRE ATTILA AAR


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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    That's really interesting. Relatively little text, but it tells a lot. Nice! I like when two people join together and fight against one enemy.

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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    Yipii another update
    My name is John, Tribune of Legio Ripenses IX Tertiae Italica and loyal servant to the computer generated Emperor, Julianus Flavius Augustus "The Apostles". And I will have my vengeance again The Quadi tribes, barbarian scums who decimated half of my legio in Mediolanum City Siege almost a year ago and Gratianus Flavius "The Traitor", the former Caesar who convince a half of precious my legio to his petty scheme rebellion just 3 months ago in this save game or the next
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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    Well, it looks as if the Hoplite commander managed to forge a longer-term alliance between Helle's people and his own. Hope it lasts!






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    Default Re: The Lost Colony (Cimmeria AAR) [updated, March 13, 2016]

    Wow. I am loving this aar so much.
    I wonder what happened to Cimmeria after that alliance???
    I hope it continues again one day.
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    Default The Lost Colony Cimmeria AAR updated March 13 2016

    Unless you see big changes brought on by the new patch.....I would love to be able to see how the current game plays out. Either way you decide, thanks for the AAR....it has been one of my favorites to follow.Lonster

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