Arkum Game Thread

[WurmD]

+1 (with fix, Howie explores 15 hex down the road)

now in picture form

Dear Howie, we're sending some labeled heabs, 1 Pennilice to cure disease, 1 Bitter Leaf to cure poison, 2 Likkan Leaf to heal, they depop after 2 or 3 turns, an armour you're going to love, and a Pondsea to ferry you over, just scout a little way back to make sure.
Titan-speed
- ⚡

Attach items to Pondsea A and order them on, after Howie finishes scouting

Pondsea C17A, C19A -16 Move
Pondsea A -18 Move


Preparing Scouting for next turn

Pudgie A to 12.07, -9 Move
Scout K21B to 17.-13, -1 Move


Returning Scout Cotton


Harley meets Scout Cotton near the gates "Thank you for your service. Now it is time to return to your parent side"

Scout Cotton to -03.00, attempt to turn to non-commander unit
IF needs commander unit to accept the turn, continue moving to -09.03

[meowcats734]

+1 to all suggestions

[Cyphermancer]

[QUOTE=WurmD;25843848]+1 (with fix, Howie explores 15 hex down the road)

now in picture form





Attach items to Pondsea A and order them on, after Howie finishes scouting

Pondsea C17A, C19A -16 Move
Pondsea A -18 Move


Preparing Scouting for next turn

Pudgie A to 12.07, -9 Move
Scout K21B to 17.-13, -1 Move


Returning Scout Cotton


Harley meets Scout Cotton near the gates "Thank you for your service. Now it is time to return to your parent side"

Scout Cotton to -03.00, attempt to turn to non-commander unit
IF needs commander unit to accept the turn, continue moving to -09.03


Scout Cotton bows and leave the hex. Leaving Harleys service shortly after.



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Howie moves out sending Harley a thank you for the new gear and suppiles.

[_Wiz_]

(This was missed earlier)

Harley walks up to Dea apologetically, three wild rations in hand. "Would you mind converting these to rands...? It's not the greatest of duties, but someone has to."


(Suggestion)

<Ivy borrows the Healing Amulet from Harley and takes all the wild and farm rations>

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A is hitched up to Wagon 1

Aerodactya T20A, Aerodactya C21A, Spike and Ivy board wagon

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A pulls wagon down the road to (04,-06) -4 move

Spike and Ivy mount Aerodactya T20A and Aerodactya C21A fly to (04,-12) [via the hill hexes] -7 move


Ivy tames the goats (first using wild rations)


**Ivy is there for the taming, Spike is there for protection
***I have not included any wood cutting on this trip as I don't like cutting down trees so close to Woodsy elf land. We do however have another pair of mounts that we can use for a wood cutting run next.

[WurmD]

Warhorse A only has 7 Move left, so it can't go that far

The agreement with the Woodsie's explicitly gives us these Light Forest hexes on this side

Alternative:

Harley walks up to Dea apologetically, three wild rations in hand. "Would you mind converting these to rands...? It's not the greatest of duties, but I already did mine as well."




<Ivy borrows the Healing Amulet from Harley and takes all the wild and farm rations, plus the Axe of chopping wood>

Archer C16A comes from Farm -1.5 Move

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A pulling Wagon 1
- Aerodactya T20A, Aerodactya C21A, Spike and Ivy on Wagon 1
Pondsea T15, Hobby Horse B pulling Wagon 2
- Archer C16A on Wagon 2

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A, Pondsea T15, Hobby Horse B, pull wagons down the road to (04,-03) -2.5 move

Ivy mounts her Aerodactya T20A and fly 1 hex up

Spike oversees as Archer C16A chops wood, and then helps load it into the wagons

Archer C16A -5 Move
+10 Wood

2 Wood loaded on Wagon 1
8 Wood loaded on Wagon 2

Spike mounts Aerodactya C21A, Spike and Ivy fly to (04,-12) [via the hill hexes] -10 move


Ivy tames the goats (first using wild rations)


After goats tamed, evaluate next move given remaining Move of Goats



EDIT:
Harley notices she is unsure if she has told her favourite casters about her festivities plan this eventing, so she feels is better to make sure
also, she notes the sun is still high in the sky given EoM's turn being after hers

'Dear Herring, I'm planning to have another tournament night this evening, will you try to make it after you're done over there? I'll even set up a room for you so you don't have to slog back in the middle of the night
- ❤️⚡
PS: would you let Anna know?
PPS: and James as well! There will be Mounted Archery!'

She then goes to her office to carefully pen in large flowery letters

MASTER HERRING
Voice of Arkum

and goes tack it to one of the rooms in the tower that seems appropriately away from the other already taken rooms


EDIT2:
After a while Harley is struck by a thought (Shockamancer Lee Bolt, we had offered upkeep to her) and scribbles to Herring

'Where is Lee? We had offered upkeep, but she hasn't been coming these past few turns. Reiterate the offer if you find it appropriate?'

[WurmD]

Harley gently pulls Shadow aside for a quiet word

"Shadow, is harvesting wood something that bothers you at all? What about the Woodsie's?" Harley questions, wondering if the only think they care is food, bc they need it and it is scarce, and they don't need wood, plus the wood refreshes even faster


And later Harley finds Ivy and leans closer to whisper in her ear
"(We'll have to harvest some wood next, would that be difficult for you to do?)" Harley asks wondering if Ivy would actually prefer being the one doing it, if a tree had to croak, let it be her so it's done properly

[_Wiz_]

+1 to the questions

[Cyphermancer]

Harley gently pulls Shadow aside for a quiet word

"Shadow, is harvesting wood something that bothers you at all? What about the Woodsie's?" Harley questions, wondering if the only think they care is food, bc they need it and it is scarce, and they don't need wood, plus the wood refreshes even faster


If you were clear cutting it would bother me, but each tribe is different. As for the woodsies, it would probably bother them more. However, do you care? If you don't follow the letter of the agreement. If you do message them and ask to harvest the forest.


And later Harley finds Ivy and leans closer to whisper in her ear
"(We'll have to harvest some wood next, would that be difficult for you to do?)" Harley asks wondering if Ivy would actually prefer being the one doing it, if a tree had to croak, let it be her so it's done properly


I would really rather not, it needs to be done. But I don't need to be there when you cull the forest.

[WurmD]

Harley nods to Shadow, and takes her hat to pen to the Woodies

'Greetings,
We have been harvesting a few trees here and there in our Light Forest hexes. We've been trying to be respectful by being mindful not to over-harvest any one hex of wood.
Have we been respectful enough? Would you like us to stop?
Kind regards
Queen Harley Tesla of Arkum ⚡'

[_Wiz_]

(Suggestions for an alternate note)

Greetings Chief of the Tall Stand Tribe,

I hope the titans have been treating you well.

I just wanted to warn you that our scouts have detected two sides close to our battle space and they may venture as far as your lands. They are known as the Empire of the Motes and Winstrum. They are both powerful sides and I would advise you to think carefully before deciding to attack any of their units that enter your land unless you are directly attacked. We are in contact with both sides and we could pass on a message for you if you wish however we have not yet revealed your presence as we were not sure if you would want us to do so.

We appreciate the scouting reports you have continued to send us aswell as the news of captured pokadaemons however I wonder if we could help each other more? Perhaps you would be interested in partaking in trade between our people? If you have anything that you would be interested in trading, we have a small supply of herbs that you may be interested in, crafting materials such as leather, gems and on occasion a surplus of rations that we could spare.

On the subject of crafting materials we have been harvesting a few trees here and there in our Light Forest hexes for wood. Would you have any objection if we were do so in the light forest hexes that border your lands? We would not cut enough to have any permanent effect however due to our road these would be the most efficient trees for us to harvest.

We look forwards to hearing from you.

Kind regards
Queen Harley Tesla of Arkum ⚡

[WurmD]

yes yes good +1

[Cyphermancer]

(Suggestions for an alternate note)

Greetings Chief of the Tall Stand Tribe,

I hope the titans have been treating you well.

I just wanted to warn you that our scouts have detected two sides close to our battle space and they may venture as far as your lands. They are known as the Empire of the Motes and Winstrum. They are both powerful sides and I would advise you to think carefully before deciding to attack any of their units that enter your land unless you are directly attacked. We are in contact with both sides and we could pass on a message for you if you wish however we have not yet revealed your presence as we were not sure if you would want us to do so.

We appreciate the scouting reports you have continued to send us aswell as the news of captured pokadaemons however I wonder if we could help each other more? Perhaps you would be interested in partaking in trade between our people? If you have anything that you would be interested in trading, we have a small supply of herbs that you may be interested in, crafting materials such as leather, gems and on occasion a surplus of rations that we could spare.

On the subject of crafting materials we have been harvesting a few trees here and there in our Light Forest hexes for wood. Would you have any objection if we were do so in the light forest hexes that border your lands? We would not cut enough to have any permanent effect however due to our road these would be the most efficient trees for us to harvest.

We look forwards to hearing from you.

Kind regards
Queen Harley Tesla of Arkum ⚡


Greeting queen of Arkum

We appreciate the warning about the two sides. It depends on what are they doing in the area. Are they planning on moving through our forest? As for trade it would depend on what you want or have to offer. Main thing we want are magic items and gems. We produce alot of rations and would prefer you not harvest the light forest. We have found hexes produce more when unharvested and it can effect surrounding hexes.

[WurmD]

Harley ponders a bit, and then writes carefully back

Dear Chief,

We can source both gems, and magic items for you.

Up to how many rations would you be able to give for a 100s gem? And for a +1 Bow?

Kind regards,
⚡

She then reads it back and nods before sending, thinking that albeit gems are super precious for Arkum, as they are needed for city upgrades, perhaps she would be willing to trade 100s away for 5 rations (4 Rands)
As for the +1 weapons, given it would take 4 Rands and masterwork materials, perhaps 25 rations (20 Rands) would be acceptable

[_Wiz_]

(Alternative response)


Dear Chief,

We are not privy to the two sides plan’s however we do know that their cities lie to the west of us and that they have an enemy to our east. They will likely seek to attack this enemy and in doing so it is not beyond the realms of possibilities that they may attempt to cross your forest.

We do have access to a number of skilled crafters so we could have magic items made for you however they are in high demand so the price would need to be right. Up to how many rations would you be willing to pay for a +1 weapon for example? (It would make things easier if you would be able to supply the materials, such as high quality wood, certain feral bones, hides or horns). Is it magical bows you are interested in or other weapons and armour aswell?

For gems how many rations would you be willing to trade for a 100 schmucker gem?

In the interest of friendship and cooperation we will try our best not to harvest wood in the hexes that border your land whenever possible.

Kind regards
Queen Harley Tesla of Arkum


(And based on the responses we got to the questions suggest we go back to the original plan with a slight modification due to the heavy hobbys remaining move)

<Ivy borrows the Healing Amulet from Harley and takes all the wild and farm rations>

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A is hitched up to Wagon 1

Aerodactya T20A, Aerodactya C21A, Spike and Ivy board wagon

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A pulls wagon down the road to (04,-05) -3.5 move

Spike and Ivy mount Aerodactya T20A and Aerodactya C21A fly to (04,-12) [via the hill hexes] -8 move


Ivy tames the goats (first using wild rations)


**Ivy is there for the taming, Spike is there for protection
***Next step of the plan will be made based on the remaining move of any tamed goats.
****Wood cutting plan to be posted later but suggest we chop wood in (-03,02)

[WurmD]

+1 to all

___



8 Wood chopped and transported to Capital

Archer C16A. -6 Move and moved to Capital
Uncroaked Archer B -6 Move and moved to Capital
8x Flying Antz. -8 Move
Heavy Doe Deer B -4 Move
Hobby T19A, T19B -4 Move

[Cyphermancer]

[QUOTE=_Wiz_;25847674](Alternative response)


Dear Chief,

We are not privy to the two sides plan’s however we do know that their cities lie to the west of us and that they have an enemy to our east. They will likely seek to attack this enemy and in doing so it is not beyond the realms of possibilities that they may attempt to cross your forest.

We do have access to a number of skilled crafters so we could have magic items made for you however they are in high demand so the price would need to be right. Up to how many rations would you be willing to pay for a +1 weapon for example? (It would make things easier if you would be able to supply the materials, such as high quality wood, certain feral bones, hides or horns). Is it magical bows you are interested in or other weapons and armour aswell?

For gems how many rations would you be willing to trade for a 100 schmucker gem?

In the interest of friendship and cooperation we will try our best not to harvest wood in the hexes that border your land whenever possible.

Kind regards
Queen Harley Tesla of Arkum



Well let us know which direction they are heading and we can adjust from there.

As for magic items, +1 bow we could offer 10 rations per bow we will provide the materials and let's say three rations for 100 shmuckers. Also what are you willing to pay for Master craft materials?


(And based on the responses we got to the questions suggest we go back to the original plan with a slight modification due to the heavy hobbys remaining move)

<Ivy borrows the Healing Amulet from Harley and takes all the wild and farm rations>

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A is hitched up to Wagon 1

Aerodactya T20A, Aerodactya C21A, Spike and Ivy board wagon

Heavy Hobby Warhorse A pulls wagon down the road to (04,-05) -3.5 move

Spike and Ivy mount Aerodactya T20A and Aerodactya C21A fly to (04,-12) [via the hill hexes] -8 move


Ivy tames the goats (first using wild rations)


Ivy moves forward after the goats make no hostile moves. She uses three wild rations with no successes. Continue?

-3 wild rations

[WurmD]

Spike is there, if she's doing something wrong, intervene, otherwise continue until there are only 4 rations left (to give spike 4 attempts)


Harley ponders, and writes first to Herring
'

Herring, are you aware if a Moneymancer is able to turn Juice into gems? (And if so, what's the price in Rands:))
'

She then sends thinking that turning 1J to 1shmucker in gems would not be an OP ability, and then, being Moneymancers, charging 4Rands for a 100J schmuker gem would be likely

'Dear Chief

They currently see a long line of scouts moving west, we'll let you know next turn.

[Include rough but to-scale map of Enemy Scouts, Arkum, and their Forest]

And I must apologise, but sadly 10 rations will not be enough to entice the crafting casters to work, nor 3 rations will be enough to justify a 100s gem.

Morosely,
Queen Harley Tesla'

Harley then sends, hoping they appreciate a free scouting report vs the 50s we've been paying

[_Wiz_]

(Alternative response)

Dear Chief

We currently see a number of scouts moving east, we'll let you know next turn.

[Include rough but to-scale map of Enemy Scouts, Arkum, and their Forest]


We would have to to agree the price of each individual trade at the time however in general if you were to provide enough materials for two items and 12 rations we may be able to come to an arrangement.

Likewise if you could stretch to 4 rations per 100s gem (giving an individual ration a trade value of 25s) we should be able to come to an agreement.

Queen Harley Tesla



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Have Spike make the taming attempt for the next 3 rations.

[WurmD]

+1

___________

[Cyphermancer]

Dear Chief

We currently see a number of scouts moving east, we'll let you know next turn.

[Include rough but to-scale map of Enemy Scouts, Arkum, and their Forest]


We would have to to agree the price of each individual trade at the time however in general if you were to provide enough materials for two items and 12 rations we may be able to come to an arrangement.

Likewise if you could stretch to 4 rations per 100s gem (giving an individual ration a trade value of 25s) we should be able to come to an agreement.

Queen Harley Tesla

[i] understood hopefully they will head south east to avoid our forest.

As for trade we could do two Mastercraft materials and 10 rations for a bow with us providing the materials for the bow as well. As for trading for gems for rations I think we will pass for now.



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Have Spike make the taming attempt for the next 3 rations.


Spike uses three wild ration taming two of the goats

2[1d4]/2/8/14 upkeep 35
Special: mount, Mountain Capable
A: 2/8 xp
B: 1/8 xp

Both goats have 2 move remaining.

-3 wild rations


Ivy tries with two more wild rations with no success.

-2 wild rations

Continue?

[WurmD]

Spike looking over at Ivy, asks her

"Are you uncomfortable feeding these roots and leaves to the Goats?"

After she says yes, Spike then proceeds to do the taming attempts himself


Then Ivy and Spike fly back to wagon, and ride back to Capital


To the woodsies

'Very well, see you next turn in the same hex to collect the materials? (05.-07)'

Then, chop 8 wood and transport it to Capital? https://forums.giantitp.com/showthre...1#post25847691


Then transport 8 wood to Khelt?


Pondsea T15 -16 Move moved to Khelt
Hobby B -14 Move moved to Khelt
Wagon 1, 8 wood moved to Khelt
Heavy Doe Deer A -2 Move
Doe Deer B -2 Move


Harley ponders, and writes to Herring curiously

'Herring, are you aware if a Moneymancer is able to turn Juice into gems? (And if so, what's the price in Rands:))'

She then sends thinking that turning 1J to 1shmucker in gems would not be an OP ability, and then, being Moneymancers, charging 4Rands for a 100J schmuker gem would be likely


And anticipating the next step in the plan Harley writes to Bob

'Bob, do you know how to build a watchtower? (And it would take 4 uses of your special yes?)
'

Spoiler: Building watchtower in Khelt?

Show

Building watchtower in Khelt:
When the wood arrives, Bob oversees
Uncroaked Archer K21A
Uncroaked Piker K20B
Uncroaked Piker K20C
Uncroaked Piker K20D
starting building a Crude Watchtower

Uncroaked Archer K21A -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20B -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20C -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20D -8 Move
-8 Wood

Ongoing Project:
Crude Watchtower in Khelt 32/??Move 8/10Wood

Continuing the world's slowest sneak attack
Worker Antz A, B, C, D continue work on tunnel, saving Move to sleep at Capital

Worker Antz A -10 Move
Worker Antz B -10 Move
Worker Antz C -10 Move
Worker Antz D -10 Move

Tunnel -01.00 med size was 19/??


Training
As Spike and Ivy return, in the Capital, most units gather in the courtyard to watch, participate and cheer the training units

Harley pops by the Workshop and invites Bulm "Bulm, it's training time! I'm doing it, come with! Or at least cheer us on"

Quick Lynx T21A
Ash
Rattika A
Rattika C17
Rattika C19
Rattika T16
Big Mouth C19A
Big Mouth T17A
Embar A
Embar C19
Katerpea A
Katerpea T21A
Harley Tesla
Ivy Tesla
Rock Elemental T21A
Bulm
train, under the guidance of Spike.

Spike pays special attention to the new joiner Quick Lynx, with attack/defend manoeuvres (a cat's play-toy at the end of a rope)

(we've previously checked that Ferals can't train *by themselves*, but what about under guidance/orders)

Quick Lynx T21A -4 Move, +1XP
Ash -4 Move, +1XP
Rattika A -4 Move, +1XP
Rattika C17 -4 Move, +1XP
Rattika C19 -4 Move, +1XP
Rattika T16 -4 Move, +1XP
Big Mouth C19A -4 Move, +1XP
Big Mouth T17A -4 Move, +1XP
Embar A -4 Move, +1XP
Embar C19 -4 Move, +1XP
Katerpea A -4 Move, +1XP
Katerpea T21A -4 Move, +1XP
Harley Tesla -4 Move, +1XP
Ivy Tesla -4 Move, +1XP
Rock Elemental T21A -4 Move, +1XP
Bulm -4 Move, +1XP

[meowcats734]

I'm fine with all this, +1 unless there's something else we want to do with these resources/move this turn?

[WurmD]

Harley walks up to Dea apologetically, three wild rations in hand. "Would you mind converting these to rands...? It's not the greatest of duties, but I already did mine as well."

[SomeGuy411]

Herring, are you aware if a Moneymancer is able to turn Juice into gems? (And if so, what's the price in Rands:))

+1, I see a LOT of utility in this knowledge. I'd add a further caveat of the exact requirements if possible

Edit:

Spike looking over at Ivy, asks her

"Are you uncomfortable feeding these roots and leaves to the Goats?"

+1. This seems like a good thing to check too. I'd rather not cause date-a-mancy issues with our heir because of discomfort over feeding animals. I don't expect this'll be a problem, but well worth checking.

[meowcats734]

+1 to both (Dee rands and herring question)

[Cyphermancer]

Harley walks up to Dea apologetically, three wild rations in hand. "Would you mind converting these to rands...? It's not the greatest of duties, but I already did mine as well."


it's fine, but can we do this with normal rations rather than wild in the future

-3 wild rations
+ 3 rands
- 30 juice

Spike looking over at Ivy, asks her

"Are you uncomfortable feeding these roots and leaves to the Goats?"


Not my favorite thing to be honest, also I don't feel that connection starting to form like I did with the lynx.

After she says yes, Spike then proceeds to do the taming attempts himself

- 2 wild ration

3rd goat joins the side. 3 move remaining
1/8 xp


Then Ivy and Spike fly back to wagon, and ride back to Capital


To the woodsies



Then, chop 8 wood and transport it to Capital? https://forums.giantitp.com/showthre...1#post25847691

-8 move spike


Then transport 8 wood to Khelt?


Pondsea T15 -16 Move moved to Khelt
Hobby B -14 Move moved to Khelt
Wagon 1, 8 wood moved to Khelt
Heavy Doe Deer A -2 Move
Doe Deer B -2 Move


Harley ponders, and writes to Herring curiously

She then sends thinking that turning 1J to 1shmucker in gems would not be an OP ability, and then, being Moneymancers, charging 4Rands for a 100J schmuker gem would be likely


I have no idea I can check tomorrow on my Rand run.


And anticipating the next step in the plan Harley writes to Bob



[SPOILER=Building watchtower in Khelt?]Building watchtower in Khelt:
When the wood arrives, Bob oversees
Uncroaked Archer K21A
Uncroaked Piker K20B
Uncroaked Piker K20C
Uncroaked Piker K20D
starting building a Crude Watchtower

Uncroaked Archer K21A -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20B -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20C -8 Move
Uncroaked Piker K20D -8 Move
-8 Wood

Ongoing Project:
Crude Watchtower in Khelt 32/??Move 8/10Wood

" where did you get the wood amount?
No problem with the construction


Continuing the world's slowest sneak attack
Worker Antz A, B, C, D continue work on tunnel, saving Move to sleep at Capital

Worker Antz A -10 Move
Worker Antz B -10 Move
Worker Antz C -10 Move
Worker Antz D -10 Move

Tunnel -01.00 med size complete 20/20
Tunnel -02.00 5/??




Training
As Spike and Ivy return, in the Capital, most units gather in the courtyard to watch, participate and cheer the training units

Harley pops by the Workshop and invites Bulm "Bulm, it's training time! I'm doing it, come with! Or at least cheer us on"


Blum

No thanks I'm busy

Quick Lynx T21A
Ash
Rattika A
Rattika C17
Rattika C19
Rattika T16
Big Mouth C19A
Big Mouth T17A
Embar A
Embar C19
Katerpea A
Katerpea T21A
Harley Tesla
Ivy Tesla
Rock Elemental T21A
Bulm
train, under the guidance of Spike.

Spike pays special attention to the new joiner Quick Lynx, with attack/defend manoeuvres (a cat's play-toy at the end of a rope)

All units train

[WurmD]

Goats ordered to move to 06.-11




Harley focuses on the Worker Antz as they worked, how much Move did they spend each time they crossed a hex boundary?


Moonsong ordered to place her Juice in the tower
Tower: 70/400
Moonsong: 0/100 J


Testing if it's worth it to make medium sized tunnel vs small

Decayed Uncroaked Darf Axeman C19G, that does not have any specials, ordered into tunnel, and to step over the hex boundary

How much move was used? (crawling in small tunnel took 2 Move)

[meowcats734]

+1 to all suggestions

[_Wiz_]

Don’t use a Darf from the farm, use one of the many already in Arkum.

[WurmD]

Editted Decayed Uncroaked Darf Axeman C19G in