Chromeknight

Look at the bloody map dammit! It's the thing that holds this battle up at Doc's end, if you don't read it you're wasting everyone's time. Throlar! You can't go that way' Alexander's unit is there. Look. Stay put and the elves will move out of your way whilst the Pongcanis commanders are distracted by the knights behind them.

Nerwen looked back over her shoulder and waved her hand, indicating to Throlar's spearmen that they should move north east Duvors, you asked for the Orc-Lady but you haven't interacted with her. Why did you want her then?

Noting that Feraev's unit was yet to hit anything, Nerwen slid through the ranks to stand beside him as the Pongcanis Commanders closed for battle. Shields up! Do not be fazed. battle order Knights of Patuqun (and Boomingham) move South + move South West Elven warriors A (Nerwen) attack Pongcanis Commanders Elven Warriors B (Alexander) attack Pongcanis Crossbowmen A Resistance Spearmen A (and Ellaria) Resistance Spearmen B (and Arthur) if Flipz doesn't submit an action, they attack crossbowpogs B Resistance Spearmen C (and Throlar) Sir Isaac Shawe, Lady Calaryl, and Duke Bârbêthân move South

Battle order Knights of Patuqun (and Boomingham) move South + move South Elven warriors A attack Pongcanis Crossbowmen B Elven Warriors B (Alexander) attack Pongcanis Crossbowmen A Resistance Spearmen A (and Ellaria) move Northeast Resistance Spearmen B (and Arthur) move South East into the building Resistance Spearmen C (and Throlar) move South Sir Isaac Shawe, Lady Calaryl, and Duke Bârbêthân (Nerwen) hold Arguably, Aura of honour would apply to Boomingham's unit rather than the battle as a whole. But since that unit is now unlikely to take much more damage, the point is moot.

Nerwen hold up her hand to the diplomats as Throlar's unit wheels in the direction they had been heading. Diplomats hold this round. She mutters under her breath Stubborn dwarves that do not listen. Nerwen replied to Arthur. I have received warnings and premonitions from Galadrya before. But I have been a little busy lately to note anything. When this is over we might return to the arboretum to meditate and I will be able to answer your question.

Throlar! Ellaria is moving there. You can't both move your units into the same area! Diplomats move NE

Lord Feraev, there is a second crossbow unit. You need to pin them whilst the others move closer. My Lady, sirs, we wait shall see what the resistance spearmen do, though it will be good to continue advancing. Knights of Patuqun (and Boomingham) move South + move South Elven warriors A attack Pongcanis Crossbowmen B Elven Warriors B (Alexander) Resistance Spearmen A (and Ellaria) Resistance Spearmen B (and Arthur) if Flipz doesn't submit an action, they move SE into the building Resistance Spearmen C (and Throlar) Sir Isaac Shawe, Lady Calaryl, and Duke Bârbêthân (Nerwen) i'll submit an action for them after Sandy and Duvors have spoken, Brickdoctor. One of the options is to think outside the box and make use of what we have to hand. Both Zepher and I have asked for details of the Paragon's job traits (even if indirectly),especially comand and Aura of Honour, seeing him as a resource affecting, at the very least, Zeph's unit. If this battle suppresses any skills he has, say so and we'll move on. Otherwise, an concrete answer on stats would be very helpful.

Ellaria! You can go that way, you're in charge of your troops, but beware of the crossbowmen in that direction. I have given suggested orders for an extended timeframe, what will you do next after you move that way? I suggested earlier that your unit take on the Pongcanis spearmen as your spearmen are stronger in a close up fight than the elven units. I believe we are close to ending the Pongcanis threat, do exercise caution. Also Sandy, what do the paragon job traits command/i] and aura of honour do?

Arthur, Nerwen called across the compound, the knights should circle around from where they are rather than coming this way. Knights of Patuqun SE+NE, pause, pause, NE+SE Elven warriors A NE, NE, NE, SE (stop for within range if crossbows, stop in building) Elven Warriors B (Alexander) SE, NE, NE, SE (stop for within range if crossbows, stop in building) Resistance Spearmen A (Ellaria) N, NE, pause, SE Resistance Spearmen B (Arthur) NE, pause, pause, pause Resistance Spearmen C (Throlar) pause, pause, pause, SE Sir Isaac Shawe, Lady Calaryl, and Duke Bârbêthân (Nerwen) pause, pause, N, NE Ellaria, you will spend a period of time next to Throlar's unit. Could your roots of life restore some health to them all? There is nothing to fear from enemies attacking, it would be just like healing outside of combat, you could concentrate fully on it. Arthur, you have some time where your unit is not moving, could you try some of that deceptive light magic? See if you can sneak a little closer and find out how many more of them there are? Or use your telescope and magic compass if you have to. Boomingham, I expect the Paragon, Sir Kadarphazân is with you. Perhaps you might question him more closely about his job traits. Especially Command and Aura of honour which I expect would apply to your unit at the very least. Four rounds. I also believe that, with pauses, no one occupies the same square at the same time.

Spearmen, form up in the green space in the middle of the buildings. The elves will take out that crossbow unit. Sirs, My lady, if you would move up with the spearmen, they will keep you safe from any other enemies.

The inability of the elves to kill the foe before them concerned Nerwen. Perhaps they were not sufficiently skilled to defend their home. She called loudly, Wipe them out! All of them! Battle Order Knights of Patuqun attack pogswordB Knights of Patuqun attack pogswordB or move SE Elven Warriors B attack pogspearC Resistance Spearmen A attack pogspearC or move SE Resistance Spearmen B move SE Resistance Spearmen C attack pogswordB or move SE Elven Warriors A attack PogspearC or move NE Faction Leaders move SE Feel free to order something different, but we're clearly past the breakpoint of the battle (unless there are lots of Pogs on the other side in the fog letting their mates get slaughtered). Also, Doc, I expect the objective hex is marked but still in fog? It'd be annoying if you hadn't marked it...

Nerwen looked into the sky, trying to judge the time. She knew it was late in the year, saimhann was drawing near. Her hand gripping the staff yearned to strike some of the beasts before them. And she longed to see Lady Calaryl in action also. The Patuqun knight that had joined their party was a might warrior, unmatched by any hero from the hall, and the Duke was surely better and Shawe and the Mistress of the elves equally so. Yet, there were too many foes before them for even such might warriors to do more than scratch the formations before them. Nerwen wondered where all these Pongcanis had come from and whether what they were doing was genocide of a sort.

Do not waver, they cannot hurt you while you use the cover of the building. Battle Order Knights of Patuqun attack Pongcanis spearmen D Knights of Patuqun attack Pongcanis spearmen D (or Pongcanis swordsmen B if Spear D are defeated) Elven Warriors B attack Pongcanis Spearmen C Resistance Spearmen A move southeast Resistance Spearmen B move southeast Resistance Spearmen C attack Pongcanis Swordsmen B Elven Warriors A attack Pongcanis spearmen C (or move northeast if spear C are defeated) Faction Leaders hold (or move northeast if spear C are defeated)

Nerwen heard Arthur shouting at his troops further the line, the little icon representing him on the parchment she held started juggling impatiently. Looping red arrows sprouted from each of the friendly icons, smashing into those of the Pongcanis before them. She stuffed the parchment back into her satchel and waved the elves forward with her staff and a battlecry. Gurth gothrim Cala'Quessir Death to the foes of the Elves! Battle Order Knights of Patuqun move northwest Knights of Patuqun attack Pongcanis spearmen D Resistance Spearmen A attack Pongcanis spearmen B Resistance Spearmen B attack Pongcanis spearmen D (if D defeated, spearmen B) Resistance Spearmen C attack Pongcanis Swordsmen B Elven Warriors A attack Pongcanis spearmen B (if B defeated, spearmen C) Elven Warriors B attack Pongcanis Spearmen C Faction Leaders hold

Blades out, we close in under cover of the other unit. My Lady, Sirs, if you would be so kind as to follow me. Battle Order Resistance Spearmen A move south Resistance Spearmen B attack Pongcanis spearmen B Resistance Spearmen C move southwest Elven Warriors A move northeast Elven Warriors B attack Pongcanis spearmen C Knights of Patuqun move north Knights of Patuqun move north Faction Leaders move northeast You wiped the swordsmen last round! I've put you attacking spearmen C instead. last round I changed your order in the battle order summary because I understood what you meant to say. And yes, the round can now be run, when BD is free to do so.

Archers, pin those spearmen, stop them closing in Battle Order Elven Warriors A attack pongcanis spearmen C Elven Warriors B attack pongcanis spearmen B Resistance Spearmen A attack Pongcanis spearmen A Resistance Spearmen B attack spearman A (or B if A dead) Resistance Spearmen C move southwest Knights of Patuqun attack pongcanis crossbowmen Knights of Patuqun attack pongcanis crossbowmen (move northwest if crossbows dead) Faction Leaders hold

Another option besides time limits on consumables is time limits on battles themselves. Either local, flee the sunrise!: passive special - if the battle is not ended in ten rounds, this monster flees. Or you can't ignore me!: passive special - if there is around where the monster is not attacked directly, this monster flees. Or perhaps a global solution within a quest. QM note This quest will take exactly six weeks. It will end after 42 days even if in the middle of battle. Ending mid battle will fail the battle, but may not entail failing the quest. I will commit to minimum 24hour updates and wil notify you beforehand if I wil miss one. Missed QM updates will add to the quest length.

thanks! Battle Order Resistance Spearmen B move southeast Resistance Spearmen A attack Pongcanis spearmen A Resistance Spearmen C move southwest Elven Warriors A attack pongcanis swordsmen A Elven Warriors B attack pongcanis swordsmen A Knights of Patuqun move north Knights of Patuqun move northeast Faction Leaders hold

Archers, take out those swordsmen! Leave the spearmen for the humans! Battle Order Resistance Spearmen A attack Pongcanis spearmen A Resistance Spearmen B move southeast Resistance Spearmen C move southwest Elven Warriors A attack pongcanis swordsmen A Elven Warriors B attack pongcanis swordsmen A Knights of Patuqun move north Knights of Patuqun move northeast Faction Leaders hold

Nerwen studies the peice of paper Arthur had sketched on, the marks representing their troops shifting as the unit they signified did. I think we are ready now, let's see how they respond.

Just found this topic. Yay! A poet and knows it I sung a song to Corny's character in heroica. I assume he's responsible for that one. Current title Heyo! from Sandy's cruel angel thesis mafia, the character I played began conversations with that. Dunno who dropped that one in...

Gah! very sorry BD and questies! Until otherwise specified, the battle order is. Battle Order Resistance Spearmen A Resistance Spearmen B Resistance Spearmen C Elven Warriors A Elven Warriors B Knights of Patuqun Knights of Patuqun Faction Leaders Since hero location is up to players to specify, Nerwen is with the leaders. Moreover, since Arthur won't directly be in combat, we can say that he can devote his entire time to abusing the z-mail system and providing a method of communication to the troops and associated heroes. ie. A wizard did it. Looking at the map, it is not entirely clear which hexes are building'd and which are not. Can we have a ruling BD? Nerwen looked out the window and across the street. Her keen eyes picked out the Pongcanae sheltering in the building opposite. Perhaps we had best wait here until we have softened them a little. Archers! provide cover for the spearmen to flank. Battle Order Resistance Spearmen A move NE (contact with pogspearsA) Resistance Spearmen B move NE Resistance Spearmen C attack scouts Elven Warriors A shoot Pongcanis spearmen A Elven Warriors B shoot Pongcanis spearmen A Knights of Patuqun move SE Knights of Patuqun move NE Faction Leaders stay put

And Nerwen...

if the hold up is wedge, the other elves move northeast as well. if its something else, never mind.

BD, since it's unlikely we'll be using the left half of the map, do you want to trim it out. That should mean a bigger/clearer remaining map? Also, if you want to stick a compass/wind rose in a corner so we're all using the same directions that's be handy.