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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#1: May 24th 2011 at 5:41:47 PM

Alright, this is an RP of the Diplomacy Board Game, particularly the Aberration Variant.

The RP Proper

The Discussion Thread

All Nations are Presently Filled.

Volunteers may take either Advisory and/or Substitute Positions. Advisors are individual characters, which with the approval of the player they would advice can RP with the leader, offer advice, substitute for an absent leader and even participate in negociation themselves, although without the agreement/absence of their leader, their actual powers to do much are fairly lmited.

Substitutes would not have characters of their own but rather take over the character of a player who drops the game. Movements will be shown here: https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AQkXyjEqNVNVZGdmanZkcjlfMjl4dDRyc2dz&hl=en_US&authkey=CJTzhocJ

Summer 1904.

In this timeline, the Vikings were much more fearsome, while the spread of Islam was stemmed by the Crusades. Because of this, Christendom remained united under the lead of the Holy Roman Empire against the Viking Menace. Much of the last three Centuries have been wars between the Viking Kingdoms led by Denmark and Non-Vikings led by the HRE.

The Viking break from the Catholic Church into the Church of Denmark triggered a war between the Kalmar Union and the Holy Roman Empire from which neither ever recovered.

Early Fifty years of decay have finally caused the Holy Roman Empire to collapse. What remains is a powderkeg of duchies and principalities ready to set Europe a blaze once more.

Keep in mind that aside from a shift of powers and a stunted development of secularism, this is 1904. Fashion, Weapons, Art and Technology are all similar with only minor variations.

Factions:

  • Grand-Marshal Augustin of Burgundy
  • Emperor Alexander II(IV) of Byzantium
  • Ard-Ri Lugh of Eire
  • Prime Minister Janos Biro of Hungary
  • Bishop Lionel Ward
  • Voyvod Kasimir of Poland
  • Prime Minister Vito Minghetti of Sicily
  • Emperor Ezon Valdez of Spain
  • Princess Anya of the Prinicipality of Rus

edited 9th Jul '11 12:47:20 AM by Fauxlosophe

rabbitRider The Sword of the Morning from Shurima Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Sword of the Morning
#2: May 24th 2011 at 9:03:31 PM

Submitting crazy high interest. Are all spots open still? I'll go for Byzantium if so.

Your legacy shall drift away, blown into eternity, like the sands of the desert.
Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#3: May 24th 2011 at 9:34:29 PM

Obviously. It's not like sign ups are anywhere else.

A little bit more, since what RP is complete without a character sheet:

  • Title: President, Comrade, Emperor, Bishop.
  • Name: Something suitable.
  • History/Politics of your nation: A bit further detail.
  • Personality and Aspirations: Keep in mind that this is more your character and why they're beginning this war of conquest as opposed to the minutae of how, as such you shouldn't really have to lie on it.

edited 24th May '11 9:34:46 PM by Fauxlosophe

rabbitRider The Sword of the Morning from Shurima Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Sword of the Morning
#4: May 24th 2011 at 10:38:34 PM

Okay then, here goes.

Title: Emperor

Name: Alexander II

History/Politics: The Byzantine Empire sees itself as the only true inheritor of the Roman Empire. Following the Fall of Rome, the Eastern remnant took the lead as the major power in the Mediterranean. Despite a golden age of conquest and power, they gradually lost strength as their lands were chipped away by invaders, soon becoming a shadow of it's former self.

The Crusades, however, changed all of that. With an influx of support and allied troops from the Christian world, the Byzantines set out at a second attempt to stake their claim upon the world. Under Constantine IV, the Empire united with it's former dominions in Asia Minor and Macedonia.

Personality and Aspirations: Alexander is a fiercely determined emperor, resolute in his desire to raise the Empire up from it's current status as The Remnant and reclaim the full majesty of Rome. He seeks to conquer his way into greatness and yearns to be remembered as a great ruler, like his namesake, Alexander the Great.

[up][up][up] Emperor Rider. [lol]

edited 24th May '11 10:40:00 PM by rabbitRider

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RenaTheArchmage Actually, it's Euphinatrix. from the Factory Since: Oct, 2009
Actually, it's Euphinatrix.
#5: May 24th 2011 at 10:59:37 PM

Placeholder turned into a real application.

  • Title: Emperor
  • Name: Ezon Valdez
  • History/Politics of your nation: Never ones for anything besides expansionism, the Valdez line has ruled for centuries, ever since Exxon took control of the throne. Now, intent on little more than uniting Europe under the name of Valdez, Spain, and God, in that order, the drums of war are sounding across the nation.
  • Personality and Aspirations: V Aldez liked power. And he liked gold. As such, being emperor was perfect for him, and he was perfect for the position of emperor. Now, as Europe descends into all-out war, he seeks to gain the largest piece of the pie, perhaps even devouring the pie whole in the end.

edited 25th May '11 9:22:14 PM by RenaTheArchmage

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#6: May 25th 2011 at 3:44:09 PM

Hrm. Duly noted.

The recruitment here is slow going.

rabbitRider The Sword of the Morning from Shurima Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Sword of the Morning
#7: May 25th 2011 at 3:46:20 PM

[up] Yes, odd.

What year is this taking place? It seems a bit early for the usual 1914 time period, in fact, the renaissance era seems more appropriate.

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#8: May 25th 2011 at 3:51:00 PM

1904. History just went very differently, starting from about the Middle Ages.

edited 25th May '11 3:51:32 PM by Fauxlosophe

rabbitRider The Sword of the Morning from Shurima Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Sword of the Morning
#9: May 25th 2011 at 3:54:53 PM

[up] Wow. So... Byzantium is pretty much over a thousand years old at this point...

And Israel came into reality a bit early. With no Jews.

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#10: May 25th 2011 at 4:09:08 PM

Closer to two thousand but yeah.

Meanwhile Israel has turned into a three way brawl, while Los Estados Unidos Del Mexico are currently squabbling with the the 2 of the 13 banana republics along Eire Nua. Don't get me started on the mess that is New Valois north of the Saint Laurence.

edited 25th May '11 4:15:22 PM by Fauxlosophe

ReDead Mechanoid Soldier Since: Apr, 2010
Mechanoid Soldier
#11: May 25th 2011 at 7:53:50 PM

  • Title: Grand-Marshal
  • Name: Charles H. Augustin
  • History/Politics: One year ago, rebellion leader Charles H. Augustin, known widely as "Charles the Red", assaulted the capitol of Burgundy with a small army of rebels. Due to a combination of the element of surprise and superior tactics, the rebels managed to depose the despot King Robert II with minimal bloodshed. With the death of Robert II, Charles was chosen as the new leader of Burgundy. Over the past year, he has gradually restored order and calm to Burgundy and has now set his sights on unifying the entirety of Europe under Burgundy's flag.
  • Personality/Aspirations: A hot-blooded and tenacious man, Charles refuses to give up on anything he's set his mind on without putting up a fight.

edited 25th May '11 8:17:27 PM by ReDead

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rabbitRider The Sword of the Morning from Shurima Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Sword of the Morning
#12: May 25th 2011 at 10:19:32 PM

[up][up] So is the U.S. in existence? Is it an Irish colony or something? And what about Asia?

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#13: May 25th 2011 at 10:44:24 PM

The Thirteen Colonies are divided like South America. They are independent from Ireland and eachother but far from prosperous. Backwoods banana republics really. They're on standing about on par with Nicaragua/Guatemala.

Mexico and the Western half of the United States and Florida are Formerly Spanish and now known as Los Estados Unidos Del Mexico. While South America is currently divided four ways between Bolivian Free States, Spanish dependencies and Mexico and Brasil.

Louisiana and much of what is Canada are Burgundianian Dependancies, with Native Confederacies recognized with in.

The Swedes have claimed Vinland and established themselves in present day Newfoundland, Greenland and Iceland.

The Faroe Islands are a point of Contention with Eire.

Asia has an several independant Indian states, with scattered Colonies. Mostly Spanish and a few Danish, Swedish and Portuguese. Mongolian Khanates are still scattered through the area, dominating Siberia while Southern China has managed to gain independence and regain some prestige. Japan is emerging as a major power.

Australia is divided with the Spanish ruling over most of it, while the Burgunds have established themselves in Nouvelle Seeland, spots along the North Eastern Coast of the land down under and various areas of Oceania.

edited 25th May '11 10:52:06 PM by Fauxlosophe

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#14: May 26th 2011 at 1:10:04 PM

Vikings allowed? If they are, I'm going to pick a minor realm and make a Jarl. tongue

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#15: May 26th 2011 at 2:44:16 PM

Sicilians are led by a Viking Dynasty.

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#16: May 27th 2011 at 5:19:24 AM

Are all the nations Christian? If they are, I think I'm going for a Voivod.

If the Vikings are not, I'd go with a Jarl. wink

Mostly because no Church looks like too good an advantage to pass up. tongue

edited 27th May '11 5:23:10 AM by SavageHeathen

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#17: May 27th 2011 at 9:50:31 AM

The nations are Christian.

The Byzantines and the Rus are Orthodox, the NPC Vikings are protestant [hence the whole holy wars deal] and everyone else is Catholic.

The Mechanics of the game are rather literally diplomacy. The Pope might appear as an NPC but if you're Sicily, he probably won't talk too much shit about you considering you have armies at his door step.

edited 27th May '11 9:51:29 AM by Fauxlosophe

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#18: May 27th 2011 at 11:46:20 AM

Hmm... Doubts between the Voivod of Riga (Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) or the King of Sicily...

edited 27th May '11 12:12:46 PM by SavageHeathen

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#19: May 27th 2011 at 11:57:20 AM

Both are fairly valid options.

You'd probably be a Prime Minister under the Rex regnat et non gubernat of Poland though.

edited 27th May '11 11:58:45 AM by Fauxlosophe

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#20: May 27th 2011 at 2:05:07 PM

Title: Voyvod. Name: Kasimir. Nation: Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. History/Politics: The Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth has gone through great turmoil on the last few years. The local burgeoisie, eager to take a shot at the privileges of the nobility, and a whole bunch of disfranchised and impoverished minor nobles formed an unstable alliance to curb the power of the high nobility and seize it for themselves.

Kasimir promptly became a leader among such a movement, eventually achieving his goal: seizing the Commonwealth's government.

Although his methods are cold-blooded and ruthless, he's so far been an enlightened ruler: A reformer and a secularizer, he's been largely focused on internal policy so far. The Commonwealth has sticked to their tried and true way of playing the Dane against the Ukrainian and the Ukrainian against the Dane. It's worked so far. As soon as Kasimir's finished purging the remnants of the high aristocracy and getting the Church hierarchy to heel, he might be able to turn the Commonwealth Army to more... Productive uses.

Personality: Young, brash and uncompromising, Kasimir sees himself as a new Julius Caesar: An Impoverished Patrician who rose to rulership through sheer ruthlessness, cunning and populism, one whose reforms will change Northeastern Europe forever. Modeling himself on such an idea, he formally refused the crown three times. His full style of address is ''Voyvod Kasimir of Riga, Consul of the Lithuanian Commonwealth." Internationally, he's regarded as a bloodthirsty and unreliable usurper: However, the fact that he's one of the few not engaged in a war of aggression, and his strategic position as a buffer between Ukraine and the Vikings, has kept him an indispensable negotiating partner in Northern European politics.

edited 27th May '11 3:07:58 PM by SavageHeathen

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#21: May 27th 2011 at 3:08:19 PM

We can't start until all 9 are taken so how about we wait until someone tries to claim one then let you have the other?

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
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#22: May 27th 2011 at 3:09:34 PM

I'm picking the Voyvod. I'd rather let them write their own characters: There's few enough kings to go, I shouldn't limit other player's ability to define their own char. tongue

Btw, did you like Kasimir?

edited 27th May '11 3:11:25 PM by SavageHeathen

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#23: May 27th 2011 at 3:14:17 PM

He's interesting.

I was hoping for Poland to be the Nice Guy of the pack with Democracy and progressivism, but so far, there's two Dictators and two Emperors.

Still Sicily [Republic] and Eire [Parliament] could fill that role.

edited 27th May '11 3:15:29 PM by Fauxlosophe

SavageHeathen Pro-Freedom Fanatic from Somewhere Since: Feb, 2011
Pro-Freedom Fanatic
#24: May 27th 2011 at 3:23:54 PM

Despair not! Poland's... working on it. The remnants of theocracy and feudalism have to get wiped out first, though: tongue.

Kasimir is a Good Is Not Nice enlightened despot, after all. tongue

The first Acts of the Commonwealth under his rule were Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of Assembly. The Commonwealth is drafting a Constitution with the express goal of creating a Rome-inspired Crowned Republic. The Senate is made of minor nobles, intellectuals, businessmen, and a few (but vocal) trade union leaders.

Dude's ruthless, but he's a reformer. wink

History is going to see him as an usurper and a criminal. He reckons that they might as well see him as brutal but well-intentioned, a neccessary evil.

edited 27th May '11 3:29:15 PM by SavageHeathen

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