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[Wizard]

Ahhhhhhh! Right, I wasn't able to deduce that from your post Aftershock. Sorry, now I am with you. It wasn't that your statement was harsh, it was I didn't fully understand to what particular factor you were applying it. And I only suggested msn for ease, there is no harm in discussing issues with the RP rules here. As JB said, neither of us are particular experts in this field so it's open season for suggestions for improvements.

Well I will discuss some more with JB but we are prepared to perhaps level the field a bit to begin with at say 1-3 multipliers, however, isn't there roughly the same statistical advantages if you play 3 units types at 5 RP vs 2 unit types at 6RP each with a possible 1-5 multiplier as if you play it with 1-3? The margin would be how much you win or loose by not whether you win or loose? It really only makes a difference when you are, for example sending very large units numbers out against very low unit numbers. Ie with a max 5 multiplier 25RP total could loose to 10RP total if you gain a 1,1,1,1,1 vs 5,5,5,5,5 [25vs50] which is tactically unlikely.

@ Scope, that was exactly what I was aiming for when I came up with the rules. Something as close to Risk as we could get.

Essentially it will really be discovered in the game how likely it will be to happen. Bearing in mind that Commanders will be limited to spending what they are given to spend as Officers will want to keep back some RP for themselves etc. Let me talk to JB again. I see no harm in starting at say 3 max or trying a run out with 5 and perhaps updating as the skirmishes go off.

[Shirou]

There are of course other things I could help you with including, like more difference between the different Task Force units.

[Electron]

So do we start?

[Rai]

Technically yes, but since Swimmer is quite busy right now in RL. So no...I talked to him many weeks ago. A request: can I have your MSN so I could contact you when needed Electron?

[CommanderJB]

As you will have surmised by now, RL commitments have left Swimmer unable to take the position of ECA General (or any other RP position for some months), which I have now given to AJ. As such we'll need a new Russian Officer; once again, Commanders wishing elevation can apply for the position, as can anyone else.
All other assets are just about in place and we should kick off in a day or two.

[DerKrieger]

I'll take the Officer position if needed.

Edited by DerKrieger, 28 February 2009 - 05:39.

[CommanderJB]

Good-oh, we're almost set then. One more convo with Wiz and I think we can be ready to roll!

[Shirou]

I have stated and will now publicly make clear, that I have retreated from the ROTR RP as a general. It is pretty much the same deal as my former antagonist has disclosed for his departure, my exams are closing in and because of my tendency to procrastinate, I have a load of work left to do now.

I hope another General can be found. I will be watching the topic.

Greetings, and my apologies. Leaders of the RP are already informed.

[Libains]

The fight hasn't even begun and you Russian dogs are running for the hills!

On a serious note, I am sorry to see you go Aftershock, it would have been fun matching wits with you mate. Best of luck with the exams, hope you ace them all. Hopefully, whoever takes the role shall be a good challenge.

[Electron]

Sooooo..... now what?

[CommanderJB]

Sincere apologies but Wizard has had to take a short leave of absence. When he returns all we'll need is the base icons, at which point we can begin. Oh, and a new Russian General too.

[BeefJeRKy]

I can take the place of Aftershock but we will need a new officer as well as a new commander possibly.

[Libains]

Scope, on 10 Mar 2009, 6:53, said:

I can take the place of Aftershock but we will need a new officer as well as a new commander possibly.

I had a feeling you may take on the role Scope. I look forward to matching wits with you.

[CommanderJB]

Great, good on you Scope. That leaves us in need of a Russian Third Officer, so anyone with an interest, now's the time to apply.
My sincere apologies to everyone for the horrible delays that this roleplay has encountered. It was never intended to have such a thorough re-working, but when we get underway I think everyone will agree that it's for the better. Don't lose faith now, soldiers!

[SorataZ]

Please do not understand me wrong, but what is this tread for? A ROTR roleplay?

[Wizard]

Yes, that is exactly what this is.

[CommanderJB]

And you're welcome to join if you like as well - we need a new Russian Officer at the moment.
We are literally this close to being able to go. With any luck we can have the assets in place by the time I wake up tomorrow.

[DerKrieger]

We'll probably need someone in to fill in one of the Russian Commander or Officer slots...it might be easier on me to just do one task.

[SorataZ]

Well, if I am not supposed to be here 24/7 (warning: irony ), I am ok with this.

[CommanderJB]

*Deep, heartfelt sigh*

I'm sorry, guys. I really am. RL went completely and utterly insane; I had about five different major assignments and an absence for a long weekend which totally threw me off track, so this sort of dropped off the face of the planet. As a result I'm aware we'll have lost people, so I'm re-launching the application process. If you've already applied, then so long as you reply by the end of the week saying you're still able, then you're guaranteed your slot. This is just so I know who is still okay to participate (remember, you can take your turn any time within your rank's 12-hour phase, so we shouldn't have any time zone issues; if you don't go, your turn will default to a ranking officer in the next/final phase). This is my sincere promise: when re-applications close at the end of the week, we'll be ready to go. There is so little left to do that you have my word it will be done by the time we have a full set of players. Get ready, folks; you'll be in the thick of it in one week's time, no more.

Edited by CommanderJB, 10 April 2009 - 12:14.

[Rai]

I will and maintain my duty as the ECA Commander Gamma.
Just so you know...

[CommanderJB]

Good-oh. This may be slightly redundant but, existing players, I forgot to mention that if you haven't replied here by next Wednesday I'll be firing you a PM harassing you, so make sure you do let me know ASAP.

Also note we are still missing a Russian Third Officer, so at least one new applicant is guaranteed a position as well.

Edited by CommanderJB, 10 April 2009 - 12:22.

[Dutchygamer]

Russian Commander Dutchygamer still available sir!

[DerKrieger]

I'm still in for Officer position #1.

[Jazzie Spurs]

Sergeant Major of the Europe Continental Army reporting.