Hellenistic Campaign circa 280 B.C.

[rbodleyscott]

Predictably, the Ptolemaics won vs the Bithynians (20% to 56%). However, it was a damned good game, with hills playing a major part in the fighting, and inconveniencing both sides. Thanks to Nigel for making such a go of it.

[mceochaidh]

Richard, Thanks for that report.

[mceochaidh]

The Powerball numbers for the 13 January drawing were: white: 14 25 35 58 69 red: 24

As I stated in my post on 6 January:

"The second change in the rules pertains to the potential for natural disaster. This will be determined by the red Powerball in drawings every other Saturday, with the first being 13 January. The highest number of the red Powerball numbers as applied to the normal movement order will determine that there was a famine or earthquake or other catastrophe during the turn. As this will occur every other week, I am assuming that twice during the turn/year there could be this potential. The highest red Powerball number will determine where the disaster strikes in the first half of the turn/year and the lowest number in the red Powerball number will determine where the disaster strikes in the second half of the turn/year. For example, the 3 January draw had a red Powerball number of 12. The highest number was 2. Therefore, Rome, having normal movement order of 2, would be affected. If the highest red powerball number is higher than 6 or zero, there is no affect.

Each catastrophe would reduce annual income by 200T if the sum of the second 2 white balls was 5 or less or 300T if 6 or more. If a major power has an occupying force in its territory (such as Ian now does with the Galatians) AND it is subject to the disaster, it will lose an additional 100T. As an example, the second white ball in the 6 January draw was 18. This totals 9, so Rome would have its income reduced by 300T."

As the red number was 24, with 4 being the high number, and Carthage (Pete) moving normally as number 4, Carthage has has been the victim of crop failure causing famine! The second white ball was 25. As the sum of 2+5 is 7 (higher than 6) Carthage will have its annual income reduced in 277 B.C. by 300T. Must have been a red moon!

Mac

[mceochaidh]

We will use the Powerball results from tonight's drawing to determine if the gods are angry. I will report results tomorrow.

Mac

[stockwellpete]

stockwellpete (Carthaginians) beat TheGrayMouser (Bruttians/Lucanians) 60%-32%.

[rbodleyscott]

rbodleyscott (Spanish) narrowly defeated TheGrayMouser (Romans) 53% to 61%.

As the score suggests it was a bloodbath, and I cannot help feeling that the Romans were robbed, as all their best quality troops remained intact at the end, and had the battle continued they would undoubtedly have won.

[mceochaidh]

Richard, is it possible that your battle with TGM, where you were the Spanish and TGM the Romans was a report for another campaign you are both participating in?

You have previously reported your victory (Ptolemaic) over Bithynians for this turn of 277 B.C.

Mac

[mceochaidh]

Results of the Powerball drawing for 27 January were: White 17 21 26 47 54 Red 7.

"If the highest red powerball number is higher than 6 or zero, there is no affect."

Therefore the gods were merciful and no additional disasters occurred in the latter part of 277 B.C.

I will use this Powerball draw to determine the movement order of 276 B.C.

In my game with Ian, the Seleucids were sent packing back to Syria by Ian's Pontics, Pontics 29%, Seleucids 57%. Those semi-barbarian Pontics demonstrated a mastery of the use of irregular foot and delivered a shattering cavalry charge at the most opportune time.

I will update all activities for 277 B.C. shortly.

Mac

[mceochaidh]

Here is a summary of activities in 277 B.C.:

1. Epirus (TGM) beginning treasury 22,000T. Epirus was inactive. Epirus received 1,000T in annual income. Ending treasury was 23,000T.

2. Rome (Nigel) beginning treasury 21,500T. Rome received 1,000T in annual income. Ending treasury was 22,500T.

3. Macedon (Ian) beginning treasury 21,700T. Macedon was inactive. Macedon received 1,000T in annual income. Both the Aetolian League and the Achaean League are clients of Macedon, so Macedon receives 200T from each. However, the Galatians are still in northern Macedon, so cost Macedon 200T. Ending treasury was 22,900T.

4. Carthage (Pete) beginning treasury was 22,700T. Carthage invaded the Bruttians, costing 500T, and won a victory 32%-60%. This was not a decisive victory (need to win by 30%). If Carthage wins a second victory of any kind against the Bruttians, the Bruttians would be come a client of Carthage. (There is no particular time frame for this. However, if before Carthage achieves this, another major power does defeat the Bruttians decisively or wins 2 consecutive battles, then the Bruttians would become a client of that major power.) Carthage received 1,000T in income and 200T from Syracuse, its client state. However, Carthage had a plague, so its normal income was reduced by 300T. Ending treasury was 23,100T.

5. Seleucids (Mac) beginning treasury was 22,500T. Seleucids invaded Pontus, costing 500T to mobilize and lost the battle 29% to 57%, costing a further 200T for this (barely) non-decisive loss. Seleucids received 1,000T in income. Ending treasury was 22,800T.

6. Ptlomaic (Richard) beginning treasury was 23,000. Ptolemy invaded Bithynia, costing 500T, but won a decisive victory 20% to 56%. Pontus is now a client of Ptolemy, adding 200T to its income of 1000T. Ending treasury was 23,700T.

Movement order for 276 B.C.

The last 3 white balls govern: TGM received white ball 3, number 26. Nigel received white ball 4, number 47. Ian received white ball 5, number 54. TGM has the lowest number, 2, so Epirus moves first. Pete moved first during 277 B.C., so will respond to TGM. Nigel and Ian both have 4 as their low number. Ian's second number, 5 is lower than Nigels second number 7, so Ian moves second. As Richard moved second during 277 B.C., he will respond. Mac will then respond to Nigel.

TGM, it is your choice.

[mceochaidh]

Here is the map for 276 B.C.

[rbodleyscott]

Richard, is it possible that your battle with TGM, where you were the Spanish and TGM the Romans was a report for another campaign you are both participating in?

You have previously reported your victory (Ptolemaic) over Bithynians for this turn of 277 B.C.

Mac

Good point . Sorry.

[rbodleyscott]

6. Ptlomaic (Richard) beginning treasury was 23,000. Ptolemy invaded Bithynia, costing 500T, but won a decisive victory 20% to 56%. Pontus is now a client of Ptolemy, adding 200T to its income of 1000T. Ending treasury was 23,700T.

Bithynia is now a client of Ptolemy.

[mceochaidh]

You are correct!

[TheGrayMouser]

Need a change of scenery from Sicily. Will lead the pyros into Aetolian League territory.

[mceochaidh]

Ian, your client state is being invaded and you must respond either as the Aetolian League or using your Macedonians to defend your client. As either, you will set up a large battle. It will cost Epirus 500T to mobilize. If the Aetolian League responds, it will cost nothing to defend. If Macedon responds, it will cost 500T for Macedon to mobilize.

As Ian will be committed to battle, it becomes Rome's move. Nigel, it is up to you. Pete, you will be the "first responder" in this case.

Mac

[ianiow]

Foolish, foolish boy.

The full might of the Macedonian royal army will march south to kick TGM's hairy carthaginian butt back into the sea.

pw hairybutt

[Ironclad]

The Senate orders a consular army to Campania to restore that fallen land.

[TheGrayMouser]

Foolish, foolish boy.

The full might of the Macedonian royal army will march south to kick TGM's hairy carthaginian butt back into the sea.

pw hairybutt

We are Epirotes, not Cartho's as evidenced by our much bigger pikes.

(Since you have terrain choice you will need to set up a new game versus the Pyrhic army )

[mceochaidh]

Pete,

You are then nominated to represent the honour of Campania. Please set up a large battle and prepare to face the legions.

Since Epirus has compelled Macedon to fight, the next choice belongs to Antiochus, as the Seleucids moved after Ptolemy in the previous year. Having failed to secure its northern border, Antiochus and his Seleucids will move south into the desert and attack the Arabs. Antiochus has heard of valuable things buried underneath the sand. Richard, please set up a large battle and represent these tribes.

Mac

[stockwellpete]

Challenge for Ironclad's Romans from my Campagnians, password is Nigel. I have chosen Medit hilly terrain. I hope that is OK.