Slitherine

Forgive me fellow Ming generals. It seems I've underestimated the (southern) rebel scum and didn't utilize my full force while trying to crush them. They even dared to threaten to take our precious vases... Rest assured, I will not make the same mistake again!

P.S. Are there any outstanding challenges that need accepting?

Th30n wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:25 pm P.S. Are there any outstanding challenges that need accepting?

Looking at the map Th30n it would appear that all challenges have been posted & accepted.
That correct Gavin ?

What happens when the last result is posted and we see the state of the Ming Empire ?

KiwiWarlord wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:12 am

Th30n wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:25 pm P.S. Are there any outstanding challenges that need accepting?

Looking at the map Th30n it would appear that all challenges have been posted & accepted.
That correct Gavin ?

What happens when the last result is posted and we see the state of the Ming Empire ?

I believe all challenges have been issued and accepted. we are just awaiting the results. Once they have come in we can determine the final extent of the Ming and Qing Empire and I'll provide a final commentary. At the moment it looks very grim for the Qing invaders and rebels.

Unless I've missed a posted result we await the following outcomes

• Jurchen Bannermen

• Ming western Mongols

• Japan Home Army

• Ming Eastern mongols

• North Ming

A highly relieved Ming General can report that Gavin's Ming Rebels have been seen off, but only just. An epic fight ended 62-55 in favour of the Emperor. I think that one more turn would have seen the Ming artillery rolled up by the rebel cavalry commander, but happily we managed to seal the victory in time.

It was largely an infantry battle fought over huge forests, hills and scrub. Artillery duels and desperate melees were the order of the day. As the score suggests, there was nothing to choose between either side until the last turn.

Commiserations and thanks to Gavin for an excellent and hard-fought game.

Ming Challenge : Eastern Mongols, 1600-1634, declares an invasion of the Jurchen Bannermen, Before 1622.
warrior230 » 17 Jul 2022 09:21 Ok Brian,
I'll accept this one at my peril !! Game's posted, Password Brian

Result after 7 turns
Eastern Mongols 1600-1634, 6% Jurchen Bannermen 48%

Jurchen Bannermen captured by Ming

Peril arrived in very quick time for Paul as the two cavalry armies advance on each other, the Mongols used their traditional tactics and ran rings around the Jurchen and their Banners were felled quickly.

warrior230 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:49 pm Better wash my neck.....just in case!

First General warrior230 please report to the palace executioner.
The Qing emperor is disappointed his foray into the northern Ming territory was thwarted by the Ming monsters under Ming general Ahuyton. We almost had a vast collection of cannon and vases. Alas, our forces mistook thunder in the distance as fresh Ming batteries opening fire to their rear, and ran haplessly from the field just as our glorious general was about to silence the guns. Make no mistake our Empire is in mortal peril.
So, our remaining generals (and Baldrick) had better bring our royal personage much better news if they are all to keep their heads!

Well...it all went badly wrong, I look forward to a more prosperous and successful career in the afterlife!

SpeedyCM wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:28 am Ming Challenge: Ming Southern Army 1571-1593 invades Japan 1591-1599

gort7078 accepted your challenge speedy? Who won? I seem to be missing this result.

It is my honored duty to inform my fellow noble Ming generals that our glorious army has successfully conquered the Japanese home islands.
After surprisingly stopping the Japanese Banzai charge cold (hell even the medium artillery was fighting off the samurai hand to hand for several turns) we managed to rout the Japanese forces 59-17.

SpeedyCM wrote: ↑Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:05 am It is my honored duty to inform my fellow noble Ming generals that our glorious army has successfully conquered the Japanese home islands.
After surprisingly stopping the Japanese Banzai charge cold (hell even the medium artillery was fighting off the samurai hand to hand for several turns) we managed to rout the Japanese forces 59-17.

First-general gort7078 please report to the palace executioner.
Newsflash - Severe shortage of military leaders and applications at the Ono-no-wei military college in Qing empire

SpeedyCM wrote: ↑Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:05 am It is my honored duty to inform my fellow noble Ming generals that our glorious army has successfully conquered the Japanese home islands.
we managed to rout the Japanese forces 59-17.

Brilliant work there Speedy !

Corrections :-

• Snuggles' successful invasion of Qing Bannermen was defended by smjohnso77 (not Ahuyton as previously advised)

• Western mongol province still to be accepted by Ming player

New :-

• Ming Joseon Expeditionary Force result

• Awaiting result of Eastern Mongol

Congratulations Alan

GDod wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:27 am Corrections :-

• Snuggles' successful invasion of Qing Bannermen was defended by smjohnso77 (not Ahuyton as previously advised)

• Western mongol province still to be accepted by Ming player

New :-

• Ming Joseon Expeditionary Force result

• Awaiting result of Eastern Mongol

Congratulations Alan
Murderous Ming Military Menace Jubilant.gif
Ming in Crisis 19.jpg

OK I am very confused by the ma. Given I have adopted the persona of Baldrick is not surprising, but I believe I attacked the Northern Ming province and Brian is defending it. The battle is still going on as Brian has hid in a large wood and I am having to look behind each of the trees to find where he is hiding.

I have found some worthless clay soldiers but no vases yet.

PeterThePainter wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:32 pm OK I am very confused by the ma. Given I have adopted the persona of Baldrick is not surprising, but I believe I attacked the Northern Ming province and Brian is defending it. The battle is still going on as Brian has hid in a large wood and I am having to look behind each of the trees to find where he is hiding.

Yes Gavin I spotted the double up too.
Here is Peter's Challenge & My acceptance.
Check the date.

PeterThePainter wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022 14:44
New Challenge:

Southern Rebels 1597-1683 invade Ming Northern army 1597-1683.

North Ming are preparing to repel the Southern Rebels.

Challenge accepted & posted.... password toughkiwi

KiwiWarlord wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:30 am Yes Gavin I spotted the double up too.
Here is Peter's Challenge & My acceptance.
Check the date.

PeterThePainter wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022 14:44
New Challenge:

Southern Rebels 1597-1683 invade Ming Northern army 1597-1683.

North Ming are preparing to repel the Southern Rebels.

Challenge accepted & posted.... password toughkiwi

I've sacked the senile old Qing scribe and hired an illiterate four-year-old Japanese peasant named Doi Yoi-kakikomi. Hopefully he's more reliable.

GDod wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:27 am

• Western mongol province still to be accepted by Ming player

If no fellow Ming Generals are interested in Defending the Ming Western Mongols territory by August 3rd then I will.

Invaders
Qing Bannermen 1636-1700

Defenders
Western Mongols 1650-1700

KiwiWarlord wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:19 am

GDod wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:27 am

• Western mongol province still to be accepted by Ming player

If no fellow Ming Generals are interested in Defending the Ming Western Mongols territory by August 3rd then I will.

Invaders
Qing Bannermen 1636-1700

Defenders
Western Mongols 1650-1700

As none of my fellow Ming were keen to Defend our Western Mongol Territory I have taken charge of the Western Mongols and will Defend the province against lascar's Qing Bannermen

lascar wrote: ↑Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:19 am Qing Bannnermen invade Western Mongols.

Game set up Lascar, usual pw.
Ming in Crisis
Ming Western Mongols Defend against the Invading Qing Bannermen
Western Mongols 1650-1700 15%
Qing Bannermen 1638-1700 43%
Western Mongols hold the Province.

A swirling Cavalry battle of shoot, charge, evade of which the Mongols were a little better at.

The Eastern Mongols have successfully seen off the invading Tribal Rebels 60-39.
Thanks for the great game.

SpeedyCM wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:30 am The Eastern Mongols have successfully seen off the invading Tribal Rebels 60-39.
Thanks for the great game.

Woe is Qing... warrior230 please report to the palace executioner.