Wait what? Is that Australian mate?Originally Posted by Derc
I thought we already were... So this is where it ends. :'(Originally Posted by Derc
Wait what? Is that Australian mate?Originally Posted by Derc
I thought we already were... So this is where it ends. :'(Originally Posted by Derc
This looks like fun. It seems like you'll need to achieve your RL goal before that betrayal you're planning!
Yay Medieval 2!
I surely spent more hours playing this game (together with Rome) than I spent in church, and I went to a catholic school so we had to go to church quite a lot.
Anyway I'm stoked to see you play as the Scottish. Oh how I wish I were again backpacking in those glens and highlands, it brings back many fond memories.
A great depiction of me right now:
I am also excited for this one. And like Turk, Medieval 2 is one of the games that will always sit in a sweet spot in my heart.
You're right here Derc, I do like this one! But why does that make me an evil fellow? I just like freeeeeedddoooooooooooom! That and any nation that determines to be a thorn in England's side for literally centuriesOriginally Posted by Derc
But all kidding aside, I always liked to play as Scotland, even in the Grand Campaign, and I'm excited you chose the Britannia campaign, as that was almost assuredly my favorite expansion (that and the Americas one). And if you need a recommendation for a Highland Scotch, there are three that I know I have tried: Glenmorangie, Oban, and Tomatin. Here is what I remember from each one.
Glenmorangie: Solid all-arounder, more in the Speyside tradition. I'd recommend it, especially the blend that is barreled in used sherry casks.
Oban: High quality, but with few very distinct flavors. Not my taste, but good if you like a less "aggressive" whisky.
Tomatin: Somewhat odd, and unique in flavor. It is barreled in two types of cask; first used Bourbon casks, and then virgin oak casks. That makes it sort of between Bourbon and Scotch, in terms of flavor, sharpness, and smokiness. Not my thing either, given my distaste for Bourbon, but if you are into that direction of whisky, it does a fine job on that score!
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I was joking. We will always be friends! *insert anime music here*
Oh no. Now I imagine a young Turkafinwë sitting on a wooden school bench in some weird uniform, listening to a nun talking about Jesus Christ while secretly playing Med2 under the table. My apologies.
Your words say something different, Mister.
Britannia is my favourite Kingdoms expansion too. Played it with all facs (something I only did here). England in a Hotseat only. Scots the last, so that's why they get the spotlight here.
Haha, yeah.
I already got it. A bit faster than thought. See next quote.
They all sound pretty interesting. But too late now. Too late.
I went out and had to shop today. That's when I spotted a very fine thing: Aberfeldy. All happened so fast then.
Now, I'm usually a scrooge when it comes to such things but I had more than enough reasons this time to get one. It wasn't cheap. I expected no less and that's ok. It'll last some time anyway.
I also usually do not really care where a thing comes from but this time I wanted a true Highlander. No Speyside. None from the Isles. One from the middle of the map. Never had a drink from there. Here's the result:
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Good first chapter. You need, however, 2 of them to qualify for the contest.
Well yeah he kinda did but what does the inventor of the telephone have to do with your AAR?Originally Posted by Derc
... No? No one? Guess that reference was a bit too obscure. Or the joke just bad.
That's lesson 1 from this chapter: Skye's the limit.Originally Posted by Berserc
I know that feeling: If you think you're having a bad day, it can always get norse.Originally Posted by Dercules
I was gonna ask you what's the point of a good whiskey if you get distracted by the game and that of the game if you can't see it because of the bottle in front, but then I realised you were faking it with one of the screenshots you posted earlier.Originally Posted by Fraudsterc
Lies! LIES AND DECEPTION!
I don't believe you anymore. Insert your pipe in someone elses bag :'(Originally Posted by Jerc
Preferably the Norse king. Cuz...
That kinda explains why the Scots have to open their mouth so much.Originally Posted by This is gaylic
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EDIT: See what I did there? I referenced your loading screen. Traditions are important. Now get your 12er Highland whiskey and your bagpipe and get your rebellion going!
Ahh, the Britannia Campaign, it brings back so many memories. I do remember playing as Norway, my favourite faction in there (Of course ). I now fondly look back on clicking the end turn button for the first time, and having the Scots take Arran from me, every single time. So you were a bit slow there.
You're off to a strong star, I'm looking forward to see how you fight (fought? If this sticks your formula, you've won it already) back the viking horde.
Proudly under the patronage of General Brewster of the Imperial House of Hader
Proud patron of 4zumi, Akar, CommodusIV ,Swaeft and Peaman
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You spammed too much. Guess I have to rely on ... lists.
- I already have. And don't forget my trip to Japan.
- I guess they have to dwell on the rim then.
...Come on. You asked for it.Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- I would have to travel three years back in time to do that. That's when I played the campaign. Not hard to do by just reloading a save but, you know, I already said in Kilo's Whisky-thread that Whisky and Total War do not work that well together. Drinks and my keybord don't do in general.
- I thought you were a Star Wars hater? So your video speaks for itself.
- Glad you're back at it. Missed it.
- Guess I had it coming.
All factions are cool and unique on their own. I'll do a survey later regarding that. The devs really did many things correct here.
The norse invasion was a bit disappointing but one special fight against them was all the more epic. See it in the next update.
Arran is just a dumb village at the beginning. So I waited until the Norse upgraded it.
(Hope that's a good enough excuse for my sloppiness.)
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Another nice update Derc, but I expected no less Seriously, I really am liking your AAR greatly. It's always fun and silly in just the right places. You're killing it here!
Seriously! So much pixelated blue on blue fire from archers has happened that way And so many cavalry charges into pike lines that are most assuredly not pointing away from you, like your alcohol-addled mind thought they were. Friends don't let friends drink and command virtual armies!Originally Posted by Derc
Two lovely updates and a nice bottle of Scotch to complement it! I haven't had the pleasure of drinking that particular one but I might try it out sometime. I really should start following Wood's Guide to Whiskies but I'm afraid that if I do I would want to taste all the whiskies unknown to me and bankrupt myself in the process (and destroy my liver ).
Glen Coe is indeed a wonderful place. You can get a breathtaking view of it when you've climbed the Devil's Staircase which is breathtaking in its own way.
I almost choked in my tea when I saw the Middle Age trashtalking, really great stuff
You're not too far off to be honest. (The uniform didn't really bother me all that much)Originally Posted by Derc
The baron's revolt and the King's departure sound like opportunities for Scotland, but it seems like William Wallace has different ideas. I look forward to finding out what he's planning. I enjoyed the discussion of alternative history and the Skyrim Very Special Edition is funny (was that their April Fools joke?).
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kthx. Just started reading your AAR too, as you might have seen from the +rep by now.
Yeah Kilo, what have you done to us?
Indeed. Would love to make some holiday there some day. But the Brits have decided they don't want us.
Although this one was from me, it was inspired by English to Shakespearan translator. I recommend it if you want to fool around.I almost choked in my tea when I saw the Middle Age trashtalking, really great stuff
Hm, I don't know. It's at least a year old.
Everything is possible for Scotland now that the Norse are gone.
What will they do next? Hm hm...
Oh, I just do my part, showing you all the path to complete hedonism. Just let it take you along!
Oh, I do so very hope that your next target are the English in Northern Ireland. Those pesky English in earlier eras are like a bad foot rash... stop it before it spreads! (apologies to any English out there reading, but Scotland will always get my support )
At any rate, I'm glad that battle worked out as well as it did. To be honest, it looked like you were gonna get wrecked from the troop numbers, and even after the battle was over, they still had terrifying amounts of men left. I assume then that you had killed every potential King in that battle, and that's how they went down. If so, well done there, as you'd otherwise have had another blood bath like the previous one.
And a pen. And a drinking problem.
Wait, what happened to that rebel army?!
Great. Now only worsemen are left. #noexit
This is how I imagine Wallace now:
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Where are the Norsemen supposed to go now?! Paris?
Fun fact: OWaP chapter 2 is brought to you by Tullamore Dew and Co.
That's a suitably grand battle to decide the outcome of the war. This update got me wondering whether Wallace survived. I enjoyed the comments about new inventions!
That must've been an epic battle to play, at least the screenshots make it seem so! I'm somewhat sorrowful to see the Norsemen defeated, he is my only ally in a hotseat I'm currently playing so the Norwegians have a special place in my heart.
I'm somewhat offended by these "Lucid Visions". I do not look like a fool with my spectacles on! .......... or do I? I'd never thought to be bullied by one of my favourite games, why Medieval 2. WHY!!! I'll go to Italy and destroy the place with this newfound weapon they call "gunpowder". That'll teach 'em, laughing at me and my spectacled brethren.
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Hope you guys had a nice Easter, as I did.
You were partially right, as you've seen.
Yeah, they dissolved after the battle. Taking the castle from the rebels was no problem then.
They ... are nice guys and went to visit their elders.
You're killing me.
Yes, he did. It was a close one thought. Would've been tragic if Wallace died that early. Alexander's curse would've struck again.
Cool. Who are you playing? How's the situation?
Just don't ally with the Scots. They're a treacherous, bipolar bunch.
Thinking about it ... glasses and gunpowder appeared at the same time. Coincidence? Does not look like it.
Oh, Celts on Celts while the English sit merrily by and sip their tea... it brings tears to me eyes! I just hope you can end the war between the Gaelic factions quickly and get back to the rightful enemy, the English!
Also, "Shrewsbury" might be one of the best settlement names I've ever seen in a TW game.
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I have a question, you guys:
What faction do you like more in the Britannia Campaign? The Irish or the Norwegians?
Please choose only between these two.
I'll evaluate the results in the next update. I have my premonition...
The Welsh took this name serious and were just as shrewd in this chapter. Impressive expansion. Really hurt me backstabbing them.
How in the hell did they even do that? I swear, the English can't do anything right! Well, I assume you'll figure out some trick for getting rid of them. Either that, or the native Irish will just heckle them from the shore until they abandon the ships for a good fist-fight. From my time in Ireland I found that winding people up was a skill very well honed in that folk!... I miss them and their antics.
Oh, the Irish any day! Truth be told, I'm not sure I even ever played as the Norwegians. The Irish are, well, Irish, so they get points for that, and if I remember correctly they have dragoons in the late game, which is just awesome! I assume the mounted gunners are often drunk, and thus not terribly accurate, but still a riot to use nonethless