(Commentary Thread) Ruceeglaelsktinag: A Study in Applied Christian Theology of War

[Draco Dei]

Lie-detection and mind-reading would come into play yes... but it is important to note that the ballots in any particular nation might or might not be secret from the government of that nation, but they most certainly are NOT secret from the government of Ruceeglaelsktinag is also a very useful starting place. Of course, until they and unless Rucee actually has to use those records for the purpose of executing anyone who voted for the current administration*.

*Yes, this is not completely straight forward in governments with more than one elected position. There are rules in place for handling that.

[Draco Dei]

Thomas Maltuin: ok, so refresh my memory please
are we in rucee at the moment
is the orphanage in rucee


Draco Dei: Uh... That is sorta a trick question.
It is like asking "are we in America"? While standing in Iraq a month after they surrendered (either time around).
Although it has been a lot more than a month.
It is even more complicated than that perhaps: In that there isn't a great deal of Rucee presence (military or otherwise) in this nation.


Thomas Maltuin: so it may be rucee territory but not technically what is thought of as rucee


Draco Dei: Correct.


Thomas M.: well, i thought i had an avenue, but it appears to still be a dead end
I was going to ask why there were no human orphans, but now that would be obvious wouldn't it
*sigh*
I want to continue, but i still don't know how


Draco Dei: Town full of hobgoblins, mostly Hobgoblin orphans. No real surprise there.


Thomas Maltuin: nope


Draco Dei: Okay, let's try this...
*** Draco Dei dumps a huge pile of maps in front of you. ***
These are the maps of the entire Vedag.
*** Draco Dei pulls out one. ***
This it the overall map.
It covers the entire Vedag.
*** Draco Dei pulls out a book from the pile. ***
Here is the index.
There are various scales.
There are various types of maps.
Some show the roads.
Some are blocked out in terms of the local's hostility.
Some show natural resources.
Some show racial and/or religious demographics)
Some show terrain
Draco Dei: Etc.
Draco Dei:
Draco Dei: So...
Draco Dei: Where, to within a few hundred feet, are you going to put a castle?


Thomas Maltuin: if i were the vedag?


Draco Dei: Eh... let's leave the question of whether you are the Vedag or not undefined, at least for now...
Since you don't actually know who built this castle necessarily.


Thomas Maltuin: a high point near enough to rescources to survive / do well and yet far enough hopefullly from enemy lines to prevent ongoing barrage of attacks?
Draco Dei: (I mean, if you have figured it out some how then that is fine, but if you haven't, then I'm not going to say.)
Expand on "resources"?


Thomas Maltuin: natural resources, coal, water, wood
Draco Dei: You are thinking too small.


Thomas Maltuin: I'm alway thinking to small
not being pouty
my brain focuses on small details to no end
usually i can put stuff together better than this


Draco Dei: For one thing, the concept of "Enemy Lines" is a very fluid thing in the lifetime of many castles... except ones that are nearly 100% successful in serving as deterrents so that they are never attacked.


Thomas Maltuin: ok well, i'm not being accusatory, i'm being honest.
if i'm to use the information you provided as a hint
I'm clueless
where would i put a castle
based on racial demographics
Thomas Maltuin: resources


Draco Dei: I didn't feel accused, and I hope you don't feel accused either.


Thomas Maltuin: not at all
:3
anyway
terrain, etc
this just sounds like a question of "where on the map makes sense considering THESE criteria"
which i thought i was answering ><


Draco Dei: What criteria?


Thomas Maltuin: the ones listed by the maps
i mean, i'd want the castle to be accessible by roads i'd imagine, but perhaps that would also depend on my reasoning for building the castle or who i am


Draco Dei: I never gave you any criteria. ;) I just gave you a bunch of information, and never specified which parts of it were relevant or not...


Thomas Maltuin: right, i chose which i thought were relevant, but i'm missing the point


Draco Dei: Okay, well...
What are some possible reasons for building a castle?


Thomas Maltuin: defense, government, or settlement
if i were to build a castle
it would be to :
settle the land
establish a place of government
or to set up a defensive area
the latter if we are talking less castle, more stronghold etc


Draco Dei: How does a castle help do each of those things?


Thomas Maltuin: protection, housing, storage, vantage


Thomas Maltuin: do you use google hangouts?
also, thought it might not be a bad idea to look into tabletop simulator for future campaigns


Draco Dei: I do not use Google Hangouts.
And... let's discuss tabletop simulators later. I've seen several, but there are problems with that.


Thomas Maltuin: Ok

[Draco Dei]

ForrestGump has let me know via Skype that he is departing from this game due to the demands of school.

We could probably use a few more players... I don't think we have anyone on stand-by. Anyone know anyone who might be interested? Should I consider creating a re-recruiting post?

[Rational Gaze]

If we need more players, then it would be a good idea to have a recruiting thread, yeah.

[Draco Dei]

Much is happening on Skype regarding two potential additional players.

[Draco Dei]

First draft of re-recruiting post for your consideration (also posted this on Skype a day or two ago, but since then have edited a small section which I have highlighted in red):


If you have a question: ASK IT! If, at any time, you do NOT have a question: BE THINKING OF ONE!



So, that is what I expect of you. Now for one item regarding what this game IS NOT and two regarding what it IS:



This IS a high philosophy game.