Nice update, and that Austria looks quite big, are you thinking in a war with them?
-
We have updated our Community Code of Conduct. Please read through the new rules for the forum that are an integral part of Paradox Interactive’s User Agreement.
Shortynds - not really 
. Pomerania is par with them considering Land Technology (10), but some 4, maybe 5 times weaker in manpower and wealth - I just wouldn't beat them even if I wanted. And I don't .
. Pomerania is par with them considering Land Technology (10), but some 4, maybe 5 times weaker in manpower and wealth - I just wouldn't beat them even if I wanted. And I don't .
I'm wondering if you plan to do anything regarding your state cultures - your leaders seem to be predominantly Polish, yet your primary culture is Low German. Do you plan to change that? As I recall, if you ever intend to colonize, your colonies will all get Low German culture...
I could just be blind to whatever master plan you have...but I was just wondering.
...call it national pride.
I could just be blind to whatever master plan you have...but I was just wondering.
...call it national pride.
Rzeczpospolita - I do plan doing something about this , which should be seen in the next update. And yeah, colonisation is my goal right now. But not in Low German culture .
, which should be seen in the next update. And yeah, colonisation is my goal right now. But not in Low German culture .
you need to replace cultures in the gamesave - first must be "polish" then "german" (as low german in text.csv)
M4 Emperior - I've done it via event, but thanks anyway .
I'm a bit short of vein to write, so I don't know when the next update will come. But it will, surely.
.I'm a bit short of vein to write, so I don't know when the next update will come. But it will, surely
.
Well - those catholic Habsburgs to the south looks scary. It`ll be most interesting to read about upcoming geopolitical changes. 10 warships will go with quest for the new world?
UPDATE!!!
UPDATE!!!
Damn it, I knew this would dawn on me at some point... I know, I've promised an update some 3 weeks ago, but shamefully had not time to write it. I have true loads of work at school, and I'm preparing for a big competition in history... So, unfortunately, unless I get some writing vein out of the blue (which I've been lacking for some time now as well), I can't promise any updates before circa 12th of October, when I'm taking a week free from school for a) preparations and intensified studying and b)relaxing, meeting my girlfriend, playing EU2/writing two AARs .
Terribly sorry.o
thrashing mad - indeed they do. And yeah, those warships are going to do the exploration of the New World...
.Terribly sorry.
o thrashing mad - indeed they do. And yeah, those warships are going to do the exploration of the New World...
<sheds tears of sorrow>
What? No Update?....I guess I'll just have to update my own story then...
<shuffles off, holding in the sobs>
TheExecuter
What? No Update?....I guess I'll just have to update my own story then...
<shuffles off, holding in the sobs>
TheExecuter
Explorations
Filip, willing to send the Dutch on their way as soon as possible, was advised to convince the English to allow the Pomeranian ships to use their ports during the long journey - to which, after a costly exchange of corrsepondence and valuable gifts, the English concurred. Moreover, understanding the fact that the more and more peripheric positioning of Szczecin in comparison to Gdańsk, made it both less prestigious for the King to reside there and impossible keep track of everything that was happening in the country - as the centre of it had long ago shifted eastwards, to the Center of Trade itself. Therefore, he decided to move the national capital there - it meant also another thing - the polish population of the great city was becoming the dominant power in the country. Soon afterwards news arrived that the ships which were going to be used for the exploration were ready, and moreover, were being equipped with newer types of cannon, much more effective than the old ones.
News of the Pomeranian ambitions had spread through the courts of the neighbouring countries quite quickly, and many of them were sending letters disapproving of such activities; the only one encouraging such ventures was the court in London. The disapproval and, most probably, jealousy was so great that the Danes declared war on Pomerania, using the old claim on Holstein as the reason for war - their invading armies, however, were quickly and easily repelled, and after exactly one year they proposed to end the hostility between both countries, with the Danes paying 113'000 ducats in indemnities. The much desired peace wasn't coming however, as just one month later the Saxonian vassal of Pomerania declared that Polish nobles from Wielkopolska (Polonia Maior) were raiding their borderland. As the Polish court sent no response to this, except for more raids taking place, the Saxonians declared war on Poland, asking their overlords to assist them. Filip saw a great opportunity in such a war, and decided not to disappoint his vassal and send the army to Wielkopolska. Once more the overseas expedition had to be postponed...
This time, however, not by much - the Kattegat and Skagerrak straits weren't blockaded by any hostile fleet (in contrary to the time of the Danish aggression), and as soon as the winter was coming to an end, in February of the year 1554 the fleet, under the command of van Gaansen, with Vroom's detachment on board, was sent westwards. Meanwhile the war against Poland was progressing well; the main cities of Wielkopolska: Gniezno, Poznań and Kalisz had fallen to our hands, and Legnica (Liegnitz) had been captured from Poland by Saxon troops. Sieradz (in Syradia province) was besieged by our troops, when on July 17, 1554, after some 11 months of warfare the Poles sent an emissary, asking for peace in return for Wielkopolska and Legnica - which Filip gladly accepted, knowing that Wielkopolska was a rich province, and that trying to earn much more on the Polish would be just a waste of manpower and money. After about half a year a greater part of the exploring fleet returned, bringing great news - land was discovered, far beyond Iceland, land now proclaimed property of the King of Pomerania!
The fleet was sent back to the New World, with hundreds of colonists on board to settle on the island the British were calling New Foundland - as they had been on its western parts before the Pomeranians. In the next few years the Dutch captains were being sent back and forth, transporting men to the New World, guarding the coasts of the colonies from pirates and exploring the nearby bays and terains surrounding them, making contact with the native tribes dwelling there and convincing some of them to settle in the new Pomeranian settlements. At some point in the 1550's another war with Denmark broke out - this time we took both cash and signed a treaty of military access through their lands - for the sake of our safety, for the Danes could be much less likely to attack Pomerania, while our superior forces are stationed in their territory. Pomerania was also pulled into another conflict, with the Livonian Order - one in which it would participate only nominally, as Sweden, Pomerania's long-term partner, took all the burden of war on themselves.
Filip, the great administrator and colonizer, saw the founding of three colonies and the growth of one of them - Filipina - to the size of a city. Soon after that fact, he died, leaving the rule of Pomerania in the hands of his somewhat less capable uncle, Barnim (IX, son of Boguslaw X the Great and brother of Jerzy I).
***
Yay. The long expected update. I'm terribly sorry that it has come only now - I've been quite busy, as I've written a few posts above. Hope you'll enjoy this one - I'm quite satisfied with it. Next post - short overview of Europe in 1560.
Last edited:
So. Except for two parts of it, Europe is as historical as it is possible in EU2. The two parts I mention are:
a) Central-Eastern Europe:
b) the Balkans + Asia Minor (I think I've posted that large Karaman - mostly defections - in the Strange Screenshots thread some time ago).
Other areas of potential interest are:
a) the Holy Roman Empire + Big White Blob:
b) France - the wars of religion in their usual manner. I always feel pity for the Huguenots getting swallowed every time by the evil French.
Other parts of Europe haven't really changed since the last time I was posting a pictorial overview, with the small exception of the Netherlands - they did form, but in a smaller version, owning some 3 provinces, with the rest in the hands of the Spanish.
a) Central-Eastern Europe:
b) the Balkans + Asia Minor (I think I've posted that large Karaman - mostly defections - in the Strange Screenshots thread some time ago).
Other areas of potential interest are:
a) the Holy Roman Empire + Big White Blob:
b) France - the wars of religion in their usual manner. I always feel pity for the Huguenots getting swallowed every time by the evil French.
Other parts of Europe haven't really changed since the last time I was posting a pictorial overview, with the small exception of the Netherlands - they did form, but in a smaller version, owning some 3 provinces, with the rest in the hands of the Spanish.
Pretty historical-looking Europe there. And well done on the first colonies. Are you now Polish or German as a primary culture?
Yay...an update!
The capital movement forshadows a focus on the east.
Good luck in the colony scramble!
TheExecuter
The capital movement forshadows a focus on the east.
Good luck in the colony scramble!
TheExecuter
RGB - thanks . And my primary culture is Polish, as it is supposed to be.
TheExecuter - again, thank you. I am not quite sure yet what exactly I will do, except for more and more colonizing . Not much is left for me to play, as - as you might remember - I've stated in the first post that the AAR is going to end in 1637... So I will have to plan well to use the time in the best possible way.
Reading and commenting highly appreciated.
. And my primary culture is Polish, as it is supposed to be. TheExecuter - again, thank you
. I am not quite sure yet what exactly I will do, except for more and more colonizing . Not much is left for me to play, as - as you might remember - I've stated in the first post that the AAR is going to end in 1637... So I will have to plan well to use the time in the best possible way.Reading and commenting highly appreciated
.
I spent quite a bit of today reading through this AAR - I have to say, excellent job! I'm looking forward to reading about the future adventures of Pomerania!
Moving capital to Gdańsk was very good and realistic move, just like changing culture to Polish. It seems that habsburgian white blob will make for a worthy opponent in the future. Looking forward for next chapters, and colonization of the new world.
Looking forward for next chapters, and colonization of the new world.
Congratulations Emperor_krk - General_BT has passed the coveted WritAAR of the Week award on to you!
Having just now read through this AAR this morning as a result, I can easily see why. Nice screenies and some great action. Your Pomerania has grown steadily but surely. Keep it up!
Head over to the WoW thread in the main AAR area to accept and see what winning entails - not too much really, just choosing your own successor next Sunday and enjoying your week in the spotlight in the meantime.
Having just now read through this AAR this morning as a result, I can easily see why. Nice screenies and some great action. Your Pomerania has grown steadily but surely. Keep it up!
Head over to the WoW thread in the main AAR area to accept and see what winning entails - not too much really, just choosing your own successor next Sunday and enjoying your week in the spotlight in the meantime.
General_BT - very glad to hear you liked my 'story' . And thanks for the WotW
thrashing mad - I knew that video. It was in one AAR some time ago, which unfortunately remained unfinished, IIRC...
Gokufan - Dzięki.
coz1 - thank you sir for reading. It is very pleasant to hear such words from a moderator, y'know .
Don't know yet when the next update will come - I have quite a lot of work recently :/. I hope to write something this week, but I can't promise anything for now.
And, as I see that the Military Campaigns AAR doesn't attract much attention from anyone except for the people who play in it, I thought I might put an advertisement for it here: Military Campaigns AAR. The idea of the AAR is that we choose a list of the most competent leaders in vanilla EU2 and play as their country for their lifespan, trying to conquer as much as possible/fulfil other goals we set ourselves. Please, check it out - the first link I provided is to Volume 2, which is currently under the writing process (by me), and THIS is to the first go at such a game - some great writing and playing there! I recommend it to everybody.
. And thanks for the WotW thrashing mad - I knew that video
. It was in one AAR some time ago, which unfortunately remained unfinished, IIRC...Gokufan - Dzięki
.coz1 - thank you sir for reading
. It is very pleasant to hear such words from a moderator, y'know .Don't know yet when the next update will come - I have quite a lot of work recently :/. I hope to write something this week, but I can't promise anything for now.
And, as I see that the Military Campaigns AAR doesn't attract much attention from anyone except for the people who play in it, I thought I might put an advertisement for it here: Military Campaigns AAR. The idea of the AAR is that we choose a list of the most competent leaders in vanilla EU2 and play as their country for their lifespan, trying to conquer as much as possible/fulfil other goals we set ourselves. Please, check it out - the first link I provided is to Volume 2, which is currently under the writing process (by me
), and THIS is to the first go at such a game - some great writing and playing there! I recommend it to everybody.