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Reply #45 on: February 16, 2021, 07:45:06 AM
Claret and blue would be better, some would say. I have to stick to black-and-white if I value the integrity of all me dangly bits. :biggrin:

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Reply #46 on: February 16, 2021, 08:57:15 AM
 ;D ;D


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Reply #47 on: February 16, 2021, 12:36:58 PM
VERY nice, UCG.  :applause:

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Reply #48 on: February 16, 2021, 04:28:04 PM
Quote from: Undercovergeek on February 16, 2021, 04:52:53 AM
Back in the game!!

I feel instantly familiar with the Empire although i never played them on the table top - this is the first battle triggered by a mission on starting the campaign - i took 601 men and lost 109 after destroying the heinous Empire cessationists

Fantastic!  :bigthumb: 

I'm not sure why, but I absolutely love the Empire in Warhammer TW/WH2.  There's something about them that just resonates with me.  Not even the Dwarfs (who I enjoy both thematically and their play-style) get as much love from me. 


One quick tip regarding the Empire:  I've found it's wise to always keep at least 1000 Prestige in reserve, as otherwise you may be forced to make a choice you don't want to when a Dilemma pops up.  (Stupid secessions and civil wars; grr...) 



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Reply #49 on: February 16, 2021, 04:36:26 PM
As for me, I find myself in a fairly unusual starting position in my current game of Stellaris: 





In short, the first three star nations I've encountered are all Fallen Empires: the Ancient Caretakers (robots) to the east, Enigmatic Observers (Fanatic Xenophiles) to the west, and Keepers of Knowledge (Fanatic Materialists) to the south.  I kinda feel like a kid learning to ride a bike, with all the adults hovering nearby, ready to grab me if I wobble...  ;D 



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Reply #50 on: February 16, 2021, 05:04:45 PM
What's with that tan-ish looking blob on the map? It looks like that thing that was on Spock's back in Operation -- Annihilate!  ???

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Reply #51 on: February 16, 2021, 06:44:36 PM
It’s the space he has explored.

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Reply #52 on: February 16, 2021, 09:02:43 PM
^  Correct.  People just tend not to notice it as much normally, as the map is busier with names, icons, etc. (which I temporarily removed for simplicity's sake). 



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Reply #53 on: March 01, 2021, 02:48:00 PM
After a very easy fight which I auto'ed the first quest mission was triggered - Middenheim is sending reinforcements to the cessationists and I have a chance to ambush the ne'er do wells whilst theyre marching - we wait quietly in the woods



whilst the missile troops start pinging the baddies from the rear



The first column is destroyed easily, the reinforcements sent next dont get far past the pistol toting militia - the prize - a Grey battle wizard who has a spell thatll take your breath away



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Reply #54 on: March 01, 2021, 07:01:39 PM
Nice screeshots!  :bigthumb: 


I love that quest battle.  Being able to go all Teutoburg Forest on their asses is highly satisfying. 



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Reply #55 on: March 01, 2021, 10:49:44 PM
NICE UCG! Ne'er-Do-Wells deserve to get whacked from the woods.  :bigthumb:

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Reply #56 on: March 02, 2021, 07:46:50 AM
Quote from: Martok on March 01, 2021, 07:01:39 PM
Nice screeshots!  :bigthumb: 


I love that quest battle.  Being able to go all Teutoburg Forest on their asses is highly satisfying.

Onto the cash cow that is Marienburg next

The last time I played the empire was on day 1 release - I have no idea what all this prestige and authority is about!!


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Reply #57 on: March 02, 2021, 06:13:09 PM
Quote from: Undercovergeek on March 02, 2021, 07:46:50 AM
Onto the cash cow that is Marienburg next

Recruit Gotrek & Felix if you can!  They often offer their services to the Empire first, in which case they'll typically show up in the first 10 turns. 




Quote from: Undercovergeek on March 02, 2021, 07:46:50 AM
The last time I played the empire was on day 1 release - I have no idea what all this prestige and authority is about!!

Imperial authority needs to stay above 0 in order to avoid negative effects; having it at 1 or higher bestows positive effects.  You also suffer a -3 penalty to Authority every time you confederate an Empire province, so actually keeping your authority at 4 or higher is ideal. 

Prestige is used for a variety of things, including "spending" some to recruit better-quality Lords, or being able to increase your Authority when certain dilemmas pop up.  Prestige can also be used to avert a lot of the more negative outcomes from other types of dilemmas (including civil war between you and an Empire province, or war between other Empire provinces), so it's a good idea to keep at least 1000 Prestige "in the bank" for emergencies. 


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Reply #58 on: March 02, 2021, 09:34:44 PM
Can I adjust authority manually or is it earned?


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Reply #59 on: March 02, 2021, 11:16:26 PM
It is earned, although you can gain a fair chunk via dilemmas as well.  Prestige works in a similar fashion. 


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