Russian History HIS207: The Heirs of Rurik

[Nikolai]

And that was it! Thank you all for following, reading and engaging, it has been a blast!

I did convert the save to EU4, but to be honest, that game is so boring it is like watching paint dry, so after a few years ingame, I decided against playing on. So safe to say, this ends in 1453.

 

[Emissary of the Prophets]

Of course you quote Kreia.

"Yes, always."

with hard fighting and tens of thousands of lost souls fertilizing the Russian plains,

No one ever learns that this is what happens when you invade Russia.

And that was it! Thank you all for following, reading and engaging, it has been a blast!

It's been a pleasure!

 

[StrategyGameEnthusiast]

His rule will be covered in next semester’s HIS208 – Russia in the Early Modern World. I should probably consider taking that, though it is an optional course.

Good way to get around having to continue in EU4. I understand completely that it isn't for everyone (I couldn't do a megacampaign because of the lack of DLC in later games, I could definitely do it if I did, I'd just have to roleplay harder).

 

[The Kingmaker]

What, we don't get to read her final essay? Do we even know your student's name?

Congrats on completing another successful, enjoyable AAR. It's been very interesting to read.

Now it's my pleasure to bestow upon you the prestigious St. EdwAARd's Crown ♔ for excellence in AARcraft. You are the first (and currently only) recipient!

If you would like to include it in your signature, just copy the name of the awAARd and put it in boldface and color=wheat.

Congratulations, my friend! Well done!

 

[Cora Giantkiller]

A treat as always.

 

[Wraith11B]

Sad to see this come to an end, happy that I got to see it as it unfolded (rather than playing catch up)!

 

[Nikolai]

What, we don't get to read her final essay? Do we even know your student's name?

Congrats on completing another successful, enjoyable AAR. It's been very interesting to read.

Now it's my pleasure to bestow upon you the prestigious St. EdwaAARd's Crown ♔ for excellence in AARcraft. You are the first (and currently only) recipient!

If you would like to include it in your signature, just copy the name of the awAARd and put it in boldface and color=wheat.

Congratulations, my friend! Well done!

An awAARd! Thank you so much my friend, it's added to my sig!

A treat as always.

It's been a pleasure!

Sad to see this come to an end, happy that I got to see it as it unfolded (rather than playing catch up)!

All good things and soforth. Thanks for reading!

 

[Midnite Duke]

Congratulations on your award and another successful AAR. The Rurikids were not always the most helpful dynasty. Thanks

 

[Cora Giantkiller]

I think it's admirable how well they did considering that G-d was against them the whole time.

 

[El Pip]

Good thing Simeon sneaked in at the end there, ending on Oleg III would have been very un-Rurikid. What kind of Rurikid would be "the Brave" of all things?

Congratulations on reaching The End.

 

[Nikolai]

Good way to get around having to continue in EU4. I understand completely that it isn't for everyone (I couldn't do a megacampaign because of the lack of DLC in later games, I could definitely do it if I did, I'd just have to roleplay harder).

Heh, it’s sad really. I absolutely loved EU1 and EU2… Here’s hoping Project Caesar will become a good comeback!

Congratulations on your award and another successful AAR. The Rurikids were not always the most helpful dynasty. Thanks

Thanks kindly!

I think it's admirable how well they did considering that G-d was against them the whole time.

Were He now, though? Perhaps He just wanted them to prpve their worth to Him?

Good thing Simeon sneaked in at the end there, ending on Oleg III would have been very un-Rurikid. What kind of Rurikid would be "the Brave" of all things?

Congratulations on reaching The End.

Naturally, he had to come in there. A brave Rurikid? Preposterous!

Thanks for following!

 

[jak7139]

Congrats on reaching the end! This was a very fun read!

 

[Killcrazy13]

Congrats on reaching the end point. It's been a good read and the commentators added to the fun as everyone looked forward to the next dose of misfortune to strike down the Rurikids. Here's a (non-alcoholic) toast to these crazy miserable Russians!

 

[HistoryDude]

Congrats on reaching the end of the game...

Does losing most of Russian Scandinavia and Galicia outweigh defeating a crusade and conquering some of Mordvinia? How much of a Rurikid was Oleg the Brave?

Simeon wasn't a Rurikid at all. What is this? A victorious war that resulted in the conquest of Anatolia with no disasters? Heresy!

 

[Nikolai]

Congrats on reaching the end! This was a very fun read!

It was fun to write too!

Congrats on reaching the end point. It's been a good read and the commentators added to the fun as everyone looked forward to the next dose of misfortune to strike down the Rurikids. Here's a (non-alcoholic) toast to these crazy miserable Russians!

Thanks! I love how the comments have been on this AAR, lovely for a writAAR to see!

Congrats on reaching the end of the game...

Does losing most of Russian Scandinavia and Galicia outweigh defeating a crusade and conquering some of Mordvinia? How much of a Rurikid was Oleg the Brave?

Simeon wasn't a Rurikid at all. What is this? A victorious war that resulted in the conquest of Anatolia with no disasters? Heresy!

Thanks! Oleg was a semi success, so I guess he was only half a Rurikid. Simeon's reign only was covered for the first five years. Of which he won a war already almost won by his father, lost a war, won a war and fought loads of Catholic rebels. Hardly a great success so far, and only on the laurels of his sire.

 

[Bullfilter]

My catch-up after a period of distraction ended up encompassing the last few reigns. It’s funny, as someone who has been playing a CK2 Rurikid dynasty in an AAR for almost the last seven years, to see a different one, in a different game and persona/ethos! And all wrapped up with characteristic Nikolai alacrity.

Enjoyed the story and its novel presentation format - it worked really well. Thanks to all the other commenters, who invariably got into the vibe and added flavour to the whole experience. As others have said, congratulations on getting to the end and thanks for providing great entertainment!

 

[Nikolai]

Guys! I did another AAR, it just started.

Here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/dreams-of-ptolemaios.1704079/

 

[Chac1]

Apologies @Nikolai that I had to drop out of this class (or it it an AAR?) some months ago. (Or perhaps I should apologize to the unnamed professor?)

I like how your imagination turned this playthrough into a class. I know you are not the first to use a class as a framing device to spin out your AAR but this was mostly successful, especially once your student became more interested in the course.

These days, several authors use this outline style to present their AARs. I think your imagination and the device of telling the AAR through a course works a bit better than those, especially as it gives the commentators more to chew on throughout. I usually like a bit more to an AAR and your academic prism added that important intangible. Plus you always have a great group of readers.

Now, after some dedication during the past few weeks, I have caught up and come to the end. Thank you also for using threadmarks. That makes catching up so much easier. I wish everyone used them.

Finally, congrats on your big award. So good that you are the first to win this new one. Completing an AAR is certainly an accomplishment all by itself. Eventually, I will take a look at one of your new ones (and catch up with an older one in another subforum too). Congrats again!

 

[Nikolai]

Apologies @Nikolai that I had to drop out of this class (or it it an AAR?) some months ago. (Or perhaps I should apologize to the unnamed professor?)

No problem! The story is not going anywhere. Glad you got through it!

I like how your imagination turned this playthrough into a class. I know you are not the first to use a class as a framing device to spin out your AAR but this was mostly successful, especially once your student became more interested in the course.

Thanks! I try to always experiment with new ways to write, even when I go back to old methods. I have written the history books, the narratives, from the Creature and the Watcher, to President Ersh na-Filvan, and other variations, like my more basic quick and dirty ones (which admittedly is poor quality compared to this). I mostly write my notes like bullet points, which I use as basis for my stories, however they come out. So then the idea of adding notes to the notes came about. And of course, the feedback from my readers made some impact later!

These days, several authors use this outline style to present their AARs. I think your imagination and the device of telling the AAR through a course works a bit better than those, especially as it gives the commentators more to chew on throughout. I usually like a bit more to an AAR and your academic prism added that important intangible. Plus you always have a great group of readers.

Thank you kindly, this was great to read! And yes, I have some really good readers, indeed!

Now, after some dedication during the past few weeks, I have caught up and come to the end. Thank you also for using threadmarks. That makes catching up so much easier. I wish everyone used them.

Why, of course! I used links in the OP before threadmarks was a thing. They are a godsend in so many ways.

Finally, congrats on your big award. So good that you are the first to win this new one. Completing an AAR is certainly an accomplishment all by itself. Eventually, I will take a look at one of your new ones (and catch up with an older one in another subforum too). Congrats again!

Thanks! Really was a pleasurable surprise! Of my new ones, I have one in CK3 and one in Imperator. I suspect you will like the former best if you can only read one.