Maxim I

Well, this was an era in real life where every nation was fighting with another nation. Peace was just about rebuilding forts, ships and troops. So the war aspect is something that would have been introduced sooner or later. And as war between Oleon, Corrington and Eslandola is a path that is not at all stable at this point in the game, NPC-factions are a great way to start developping this aspect of the game. Trust me, I totally understand the rules. But here is why this is gone wrong: 1) if we knew in advance (so before Ayrlego choosed his island) that Mardier had claimed this island, we would have known that island 11 has a decent Mardier presence on it. As we would only have picked our islands 1 month later, we would not have any reason to dispute Mardiers claims on that island (as it would have been obvious that Mardier owns that island). And we would not have picked both our islands next to island 11. So if we knew all of this (we did not), then the squatting rules would have been applicable as we would have broken the rules, and then you would indeed be right... But we did not know the island belonged to Mardier for longer than a week... 2) so in our logic and with the information we had available, it seemed to us that Mardier just picked island 11 to expand their Kingdom. As they picked it after Oleon picked their islands, we considered island 11 to be undiscovered. As we founded Fuerte Unido within 2 weeks (I even think within one week) after Mardiers claim (so after the moment we thought their settlers/explorers entered on that island) and as there still were no clues of settlements, we played along the rules as we only disputed their claims on the island (just like Corrington did with the claims of Eslandola on Berelli, Eslandola was there first as well).

I want to second Gedren. We landed on island 11 just a week after it was claimed by Mardier. So we did not know it would fall under ssuatter settlements as we thought island 11 was justly claimed. Port Raleigh had been build later then Elysabethtown as well, so we did not see a problem as we were solely disputing Mardiers claim on the island as we thought it was undiscovered. As already said by me, we would have picked other islands if we (players, not leadership), knew that Mardier was already on island 11 longer than BOBS started

@SkaForHire I see just now your answer to Capt Wolf. but it doesn't change my reponse. We would not have choosen these islands if we knew Mardier was so presented on it. So please do understand our perspective that a lot of our work and stories are screwed now. If your plans on island 11 were clear since the beginning, that island would have been claimed by Mardier before Ayrlego choosed an island. So in order to make it fair again, make island 11 disputed (make it an island where Mardier has just founded a settlement) and choose another island (or even create one) where Mardier is already presented for 3 years. This would give the fun back to Eslandola and the players who brought out the most fantastic groups project since the beginning of BoBS

But... we fought in Prio 4 months ago. Prio was a part of Mardier and very close to island 11. You can't say IC that a mayor island with 3 decent settlements and a royal fort is even kept secret to another settlement of the same nation which is only a few miles away... As we are the allies of Prio against Mardier, the Duke of Prio would have atleast warned us for activity around island 11. Island 13 was picked by MAESTRO since the islands came up (well, it was our second choice after island 3, which has been claimed by Oleon). We would never have picked that island if we knew there were mayor settlementS of Mardier a few miles away as MAESTRO openly declared war on Mardier a multiple times when the Prio war started. It screws up a lot for Eslandola as you claimed that island after Oleon and Ayrlego picked 4 the first 4 islands... As we thought it was just Mardier claiming an island in the "pick an island convention", we guessed it was an undiscovered island. If you had picked that island before Ayrlego choosed the first island, we would have known that it was already decently settled by Mardier, resulting in Eslandola picking other islands... @SkaForHire you know I really appreciate the things you do for Bobs and it is really to bad that due some misunderstandings there is some unhappiness by certain people. May I suggest that you switch your projects and ideas to another island and that we makes from this island another Berelli? This way you can still develop your stories and challenges and we can work our stories on this island out. As said we choosed our island because we saw an opportunity here. You can even create a whole new big island south of island 11 where Mardier is strongly represented. Also note that the Sea Rats still haven't claimed an island.

But still the King of Mardier rewards the actions of the privateers as your most notorious privateer L'Olius became Admiral of Mardier in the Prio War. This captain alone is responsible of many losses of Oleon, Corrington and Eslandola vessels... Yours Truly, Lord Maximilian Damaximus

Dear sir Vicinte, If you can show us an example of any Eslandolan ship who captured a Mardierian trader (except if it was in self defence). Then at least I am willing to talk about this situation. But I fear you won't, as it is your nation who has been preying on ships from Eslandola, Oleon and Corrington. it were your privateers who have been a plague to our fleet... So don't tell me to learn my history better as it is the propaganda from your King who makes you blind... kind regards, Lord Maximilian Damaximus

I see your point Kwatchi, but you knew when asked what he had there. If you decided to stay on that island, it would have been a fair war between us, without Eslandola suddenly receiving a royal fort and three grown settlements on that island

I agree with Elostirion. When the previous series of islands was shown to us, it was clear in the rumours that there were marks of activity by other nations on those islands (for example the island Corrington has choosen, you guys knew there was a Garvey settlement in advance). Now whe have choosen 2 islands next to a powerfull Mardier hotspot. It would have been made clear in the rumours that there was a lot of Mardier activity on island 11, we would never have choosen those islands (as we are in war with Mardier for some months already). At least Prio should have known there was another Mardier settlement nearby and warned us through the rumours...

Prince of Stedor is owned by me, so the FIP should be under my name (the db's are already divided to its shareholders, so don't worry about that :) )

Eslandola's newest settlement: Trador on La Sombra

Is there a side view picture available?

Lord Maximilian Damaximus is throwing a big party for all royal troops and escorts on his new island La Sombra. There will be a lot of food and drinks. Much more fun then going to Terelli!

What a wonderfull scene!!! "Dear friends from Oleon, Even I am the son-in-law of the King of Eslandola, I am not supporting his actions. I can speak in name of everyone belonging to MAESTRO, when I say that we are against assaults on Oleon and that we did not know this would happen. We will help our blueloving tradepartners as much as we can the coming weeks. You helped us defending our Treasure Fleet, now it is our time to help you with this new threat, even if that threat is our own King. As token of our goodwill, our apple cider shop in Breshaun will give away free bottles of applecider to the citizens of Breshaun. Lord Maximilian Damaximus, Governor of Stedor CEO of MAESTRO"

With all the tensions in Isla de Victoria, it was necessary to fortify La Sombra. As the island is surrounded by pointy rocks and cliffs, MAESTRO decided to build a fort on one of those cliffs. Sergeant Wilhelmus was appointed choosing the perfect location. After some exploring, he found a spot with some cococonuttrees closeby. Awesome! ^ A very primitive try to catch coconuts without letting them fall into the sea... ^ On the lookout. The fort is equipped with some long range guns. ^ Sergeant Wilhelmus being proud of the first coconut of many --- As the first fort was set up, the first ships with settlers could arrive safely. So began the foundation of the settlement of Trador. --- The fort is build on a Ninjago set C&C ofcourse welcome!

Settlement Name: Trador Ownership: MAESTRO in name of Eslandola Location: La Sombra, Nova Eslandola Archipello Mayor: Sir Yohannes Ethiximus ( @Maxim I ) Governor: Lord Maximilian Damaximus ( @Maxim I ) Settlement status: City Settlement points (jan 619): 122 Trade Value (jan 619): 322 db Funds in the BoC: 750 db Who can own property in Trador: anyone when asked permission Who can freebuild in Trador: anyone Extra: Please post any free-builds that take place in Trador in this thread. If you want to license a piece of property in Trador, you must be someone (in some faction)! Post in this thread and fill out the web form. Etymology: Trador comes from "Trade" and the Dutch word "Dorp" (village) - Island information Island #: 13 Claimed by EslandolaNickname: The ShadowGeographical Features: This Island has a natural bay ideal for a trading post. The island is well guarded by steep rocky coasts on most sides, and the water is deep.Rumors: More than one sailor has independently reported seeing a massive black shadow in the sea circling around the island. The more suspicious of sailors suspect this is a sea monster, or sea monsters, lurking beneath the foam to swallow their ships whole, while the more academic postulate this could be a school of fish, indicating good fishing waters, or even a pod of whales, drawn to this island for unknown reasons. Nevertheless, sailors, and the natives, have avoided this island. - Location of Trador: - Soldiers stationed in Trador MAESTRO Golden Stars - 1st Battalion | MAESTRO | General Samu the Dragon Trador Guards - 1st Battalion | Trador | Lieutenant Wilhelmus La Sombra Forts protecting Trador Fort Coconut | MAESTRO | small | 1 sp | 5 value Merchant Gate | MAESTRO | medium | 2 sp | 10 value External Forts protecting Trador Fort Brickwall | Eslandola | Royal Fortress of Puerto Desafio - List of licensed properties in Trador: Art & Culture (8/8) Wellness The fountain of youth Spa | MAESTRO | Medium | 2 sp Culture & Festivals Preparing for the Winter Solstice Festival | Gedren_y | Large | 3 sp Parks Poseidon's Park (Fun at the Park) | Blackdeathgr | small | 1 sp Training Day | Bodi | small | 1 sp Trador Park | Captain Braunsfeld | 1 sp Artisan (11/11) Pubs The Three Flower Inn | MAESTRO | Medium | 2 sp Trador Soccer Field | Maxim I | Medium | 2 sp Golden Fish Inn | Maxim I | Small | 1 sp Green Door Pub | Capt Wolf | Small | 1 sp Beer Garden | Ayrlego | small | 1 sp Trador Bar | Mesabi | smal | 1 sp Whitechapel District Brothel | Professor Thaum | small | 1 sp Shops Mme Bijoux Accessoires | Maxim I | Small | 1 sp Clothes Shop | MKJoshA | small | 1sp Commerce (18/18) Quays Merchant Quay | Maxim I | Royal | 5 sp Trador Beach Quay (Tenotclaxcan Training) | Faladrin & MAESTRO | Large | 3 sp Services Mme Camille Real Estate Agency | Maxim I | Small | 1 sp Warehouses Empty Warehouse (New Trador Soccer Competitors) | Dr_Spock | small | 1 sp Unclaimed Warehouse (Leaving Trador) | Mesabi | medium 2 sp The Apple Cider smugglers | Maxim I | Medium | 2 sp WayMart Trador | Mesabi | Medium | 2 sp Education (5) Trador Agency of Exploring & Culture | MAESTRO | Small | 1 sp Trador Libary | Maxim I | small | 1 sp Trador University - Department of Chemical Engineering | MAESTRO COR | Medium | 2 sp Trador School | Silentwolf | Small | 1 sp Factory (12) Textile Trador Textile Factory | Capt. Wolf & Maxim I | medium | 2 sp Food & Drinks Trador Apple Cider Brewery | Maxim I | large | 3 sp Trador Winery | Maxim I | large | 3 sp Moonshinining in Trador | Drunknok | 1 sp Bru-Haha Factory | Roadmonkeytje | 3 sp Plantation (4) Apple Apple Orchard | Maxim I | small | 1 sp Wine Casa De Flores Wineyard | Maxim I | 3 sp Residence (8/11) Small Palace | Maxim I | medium | 2 sp Royal Palace | Maxim I | Royal | 5 sp Onondaga Residence | Silentwolf | small | 1 sp - List of unlicensed properties in Trador: Art & Culture Trador Museum of History | Gedren_y | storybuild Commerce Education Mines Fontonajo Mine | Elostirion | set-up Freebuilds Stargazing | Gedren_y | freebuild Patrolling in Trador | Maxim I Remembering | Gedren_y - Properties for sale: Ready to be licenced None yet The Trador Estate Contract: - Started projects - The Trador Development Tax --- Trador when entering city status:

It has been proposed already, but to keep calculations more simple, why don't a ship can only sail the amount of zones that matches its speed? I still don't get it how a ship can sail 20 zones within one month :)

A resume of thoughts about the official declarations can be found in the Oleon topic.

Lord Maximilian Damaximus, Governor of Stedor, is very curious what reason his excellent tradepartners can give that they prefer supporting Mardier over Eslandola? The glorious nation of Eslandola is a young nation that once was a part of Mardier. Since we split due to the civil war in Mardier, we only knew a short period of ceasefire, which has been broken by Mardier privateers attacking our fleet (and some other reasons). If Mardier isn't capable to have a grip on their own islands (Prio, Terraversa, ...), why should they claim islands we would have claimed by democracy? so once again, Lord Maximilian Damaximus wonders where the loyalty of Oleon and Corrington lays? it is a weak excuse to explain your reaction by blaming us and talking about balance of powers as the whole archipelago we are talking about is a lot smaller than the biggest of the islands Oleon and Corrington has choosen. these are the thoughts of the Governor of Stedor and is not the official point of view of Eslandola.

There is a challenge entry from Sebeus coming later (in a few hours)... He can't upload it earlier...

Residence of Zwartbaard | Maxim I | Eslandola Barbershop | Maxim I | Eslandola

Residence & Barbershop (2 seperate builds)

Zwartbaard, the famous explorer (see previous builds) of MAESTRO arrived safely in Fuerto Unido as well. He received a small cabin to start his exploring operations for Eslandola. Next to his residence, Milady Haarsnyder opened a barber shop so the soldiers would at least look good when they are going to the battlescene. 2 small builds made by Klaartje (residence) and me (barbershop) last night when some people came over (more will be posted by TitusV and Sebeus). Enjoy! Will be licenced in Fuerto Unido as Residence & Service Thanks for watching!

Cat B: Only Some Blue Coats | Maxim I | Eslandola

"Fleet ahoy" Suddenly, pirate captain Baboo stormed out of his cabin. Would it be the Eslandolan Treasure Fleet??? Would he become the richest pirate of them all?? Such an excitement.... "How many ships?!" "6... But..." "What?" "They seem to be blue..." "Megablocks, an Oleon fleet... Change our course!!!!" Well, that was disappointing for captain Naboo Baboo... This is one of the ships he saw, the blueish ship "La Mystique" One of my favourite parts below: Captain Giancarlo Fishandsth ^ Wait a minute, is that green and white??? Oh yes, I forgot to tell you that Lord Maximilian Damaximus bought some old Oleon ships and uses them to transport his part of the Treasure Fleet The ship is filled with Eslandolan soldiers, just like all other ships of this small fleet... And due this little trick, this part of the Eslandolan Treasure Fleet arrived safely at its destination. ----------------------------------------------------------- C&C Welcome! As I would not have my hull pieces in time, I decided to revise the (ugly) Carribean Clipper set of Lego. It was fun modifying it and the result is (IMO) satisfying.

We need to keep supplying pirates with prey, don't we? At MKJoshA: well, that are some heavy armed ships I really love the Piranha! Great entry!