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The Imperator Nicolai Veliki is, as others have carefully avoided saying, a masterpiece.
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Jun 13, 2019 17:36
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Imperator Nicolai Veliki Finally, a design I can get behind, 21 5" guns makes this a thing of beauty. this message paid for by the Society for the Proliferation of Five Inch Guns. - Figs for everyone.
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Jun 13, 2019 18:05
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 quote:Current states quote:I propose the Making Do With What We Have act, which stipulates that rather than building new ships, we will instead upgrade our existing battleships and armored cruisers with central firing as the budget allows. So I am to not build any more ships – Except Parliament was enraged that I denied the Tsar his luxury yacht, and have demanded I build..... THIS.  The design alone will cost six million, which I will have to save for... January 1905  We get a look at the first Battlecruiser – she's a jumped up armoured cruisers, and more of a glass cannon than anything else. But a 14” glass cannon.  The Blyat finally joins us, and we get better damage control. February 1905  The Germans are building something called a Worth Class. She is supposedly the next thing in warships. March 1905  Just some research updates this month. April 1905  We gain armour piercing capacity this month. May1905  I've been ordered to make do, so I have to turn the new Naval Secretary down.  The British continue to fix the deficit in guns of their ships. June1905  A couple of armoured cruisers are laid down. I commission the design study for the Imperator Nicolai Veliki. July1905  Now this I can get behind.  The British also increase spending. August 1905  Parliament have made their thoughts on Japan clear. No alliance on my watch.  September 1905  I'm not going against the Tsars wishes this time.  Turrets get lighter.  Torpedoes get faster.  Northern Europe bristles with guns. October 1905  The public have raised funds for a battleship.  Another weight saving device is discovered.  The construction of the Tsar yacht begins. The public are told this is a battlecruiser, and they are appeased that this is what they paid for.  I use the opportunity to rebuild our battleships. Most are overweight, but adding a few more tons is not going to hurt them.  Four months will see our fleet reborn. November 1905  We must keep on the good side of Britain.  The French have started constructing a modern battleship. December 1905  Hands off my budget!  Once again, Britain increases spending. And we close off another year.  Tensions are rising, but manageable for now.  Thanks to the public, we now have money.  The first of the Grom class will finish next year.  Research continues to pay dividends. 
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Jun 14, 2019 05:13
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Torps Away Given the increasing importance of torpedos in our doctrine as the mainstay of ways to finish off enemy ships, I propose that a fleet training emphasis on use of torpedoes be instilled to help all crews improve in the handling of them in the case of further hostilities. I believe (at least in RTW 1) you could emphasize specific types of training at extra cost for ships. If so, propose setting it on torpedoes nwo that we have a small surplus.
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Jun 14, 2019 07:02
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wedgekree posted:Torps Away You can for an increase in maintenance costs.
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Jun 14, 2019 07:16
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I love the idea that when the public heard about the designs of the Nicolai Veliki they were like "oh yeah we DEFINITELY need to build one of those- here's half the money you need."
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Jun 14, 2019 12:46
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May I propose the PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY act? – Upon the cessation of all/any hostilities moving forward for future conflicts, our dearest Commander in Chef will automatically either mothball or put into a reserve a portion of the fleet that he deems appropriate to allow us to maximize cost savings for further development of the fleet during times of peace unless explicitly directed by our assembled privy Council.
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Jun 14, 2019 13:38
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Zip! posted:May I propose the PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY act? This to never include the Tsar's yacht.
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Jun 14, 2019 13:42
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Given that the safety of the Tsar is paramount, and the expense in building his yacht, I propose the " Protection of the Tsar act, which states, first, that the Tsar's yacht shall be escorted at all times by destroyers, and second, that it shall never be used in battle, and if it finds itself in the vicinity of enemy ships, it and its escort shall withdraw forthwith.
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Jun 14, 2019 13:54
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Epicurius posted:Given that the safety of the Tsar is paramount, and the expense in building his yacht, I propose the " Seconded. I love the idea of this ridiculous ship running away with the Tsar and his court on board. habeasdorkus fucked around with this message at 14:29 on Jun 14, 2019 |
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Jun 14, 2019 14:10
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Zip! posted:May I propose the PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY act? Seconded, so long as The Lone Badger's proviso is included in the final bill.
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Jun 14, 2019 14:11
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You guys know that never mothballing the yacht means it will always be available for battle. So you either mean for it to be in constant harms way (funny) or you need to amend it so its only mothballed when we are at war. I'm going to be 3d modelling this monstrosity, aren't I.
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Jun 14, 2019 14:21
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No way, the Tsar's Yacht has to be made the Flagship of the entire navy, and lead the way in times of conflict! Like how Captain Picard conplained the entirety of TNG about having families and recreation facilities on the Enterprise
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Jun 14, 2019 14:22
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I've actually got plans for a Grand Tour act for the yacht once it's completed, where the Tsar will go a-globetrotting... It will be something special when the ship gets impounded overseas because a war broke out.
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Jun 14, 2019 14:31
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Why would we give the Tsar 6 fine 13 inch naval hunting rifles if not to defend his beloved people and hunt the actual most dangerous game: Battleships? He can mount their ship's wheels back at the palace as trophies!
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Jun 14, 2019 14:35
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I only wish the Imperator Nicolai Veliki was more circular.
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Jun 14, 2019 14:36
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Night10194 posted:Why would we give the Tsar 6 fine 13 inch naval hunting rifles if not to defend his beloved people and hunt the actual most dangerous game: Battleships? He can mount their ship's wheels back at the palace as trophies! The guns are in case the Tsar wishes to go fishing. They're fishing guns.
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Jun 14, 2019 14:37
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Decoy Badger posted:I only wish the Imperator Nicolai Veliki was more circular. Just wait until we have CVs. Circular aircraft carriers mean planes can take off and land from every direction!
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Jun 14, 2019 14:38
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Decoy Badger posted:I only wish the Imperator Nicolai Veliki was more circular. I tried! Though in retrospect I could probably have zoomed out to get full half circles.
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Jun 14, 2019 17:26
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 ***PRIORITETY ISSLEDOVANIYE 01 JAN 1906 ST PETERSBURG*** YEGO IMPYERATORSKOGO VYELICHYESTVA (NIKOLAYA II [VTOROGO]) pre:Research Area Last research Priority Levels Machinery development Preheater High 4 Armour development Face Hardening Low 2 Hull construction High tensile steel Low 2 Fire control Central firing Low 3 Subdivision and damage control Improved subdivision High 2 Turrets and gun mountings Improved turret design Low 4 Ship design 3 centreline turrets Low 3 AP Projectiles Capped AP projectiles Medium 3 Light forces and torpedo warfare DD of up to 600 tons High 1 Torpedo technology Imp. compressed air High 3 Submarines Diving planes Low 4 ASW technology Basic Low 0 Explosive shells Safe fuze arming Low 2 Fleet tactics Improved signalling High 2 Naval guns 13 inch guns Medium EASTERN FLEET NOW PERMITTED TO STOCK ACTUAL LIVE AMMUNITION ON MOST SHIPS STOP TSAR WISELY FOCUSED ON PLANS FOR FANCY REGATTA STOP NOW HE LIKES LIGHT FAST RACING SHIPS STOP CONSTRUCTION OF IMPERATOR NIKOLAI VELIKI STILL REQUIRED FOR HIS VACATION PLANS STOP BYURO STRONGLY ADVISES DON'T STOP
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Jun 14, 2019 18:48
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I tried looking online and couldnt find them, but what are the system requirements like for this game? I know the graphics are trying to give Amiga a run for their money but sometimes the groggiest game can run like rear end. A friend of mine is interested but I know he has an old POS pc.
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Jun 15, 2019 04:05
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Lakedaimon posted:I tried looking online and couldnt find them, but what are the system requirements like for this game? I know the graphics are trying to give Amiga a run for their money but sometimes the groggiest game can run like rear end. A friend of mine is interested but I know he has an old POS pc. Things can sometimes slow down if it's a 60 ship fleet battle but I have to imagine any PC made in the last 20 years should be able to run it.
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Jun 15, 2019 04:13
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the PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY Reserve/Mothball all ships. Yes or no? Amendment A - Never Mothball the Tsar Yacht Yes or no? Grey Hunter fucked around with this message at 05:23 on Jun 15, 2019 |
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Jun 15, 2019 05:02
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YAY NAY
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Jun 15, 2019 05:22
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Grey Hunter posted:the PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY Woah I thought we were leaving it to you to as to what should be mothballed. Regardless, Yes, Yes!
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Jun 15, 2019 05:23
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Yay and Yay
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Jun 15, 2019 05:42
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habeasdorkus posted:Woah I thought we were leaving it to you to as to what should be mothballed. no, my orders are to reserve half the fleet, that is all.
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Jun 15, 2019 05:43
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Aye Aye cap'n!
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Jun 15, 2019 07:43
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Wait, do you mean all the ships? If so, then NAY, otherwise YEA YEA
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Jun 15, 2019 08:19
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No, the act would allow me to mobilize/reserve as I see fit.
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Jun 15, 2019 09:29
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Yea Yea Mothball the Tsar's yacht? Heresy!~
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Jun 15, 2019 09:57
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Aye, Aye
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Jun 15, 2019 10:32
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Aye, Aye
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Jun 15, 2019 11:31
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Electric Wrigglies posted:Aye, Aye DITTO
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Jun 15, 2019 12:19
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AYE, NAY
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Jun 15, 2019 13:21
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Nay , Nay
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Jun 15, 2019 14:25
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Aye, Nay
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Jun 15, 2019 15:45
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Just how fiddly is this game? I dont think I could ever see myself playing something like WITP that requires intense micromanagement (if you plan on keeping the Royal Navy alive for example). This game does not look nearly that overcomplicated.
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Jun 15, 2019 17:19
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Aye, aye.
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Jun 15, 2019 17:25
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Lakedaimon posted:Just how fiddly is this game? I dont think I could ever see myself playing something like WITP that requires intense micromanagement (if you plan on keeping the Royal Navy alive for example). This game does not look nearly that overcomplicated. It's not big on micromanagement (and at game start you can even choose to shrink everyone's navy proportionately so you aren't dealing with hundreds of ships). It's grognardy reputation is almost entirely in the ship design, where you could spend a half hour fiddling with numbers or looking up what things like narrow armor belts and cross deck fire mean.
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