AAR: Varshavianka- The People's War - Discussion thread

[JarlWolf]

Mhm... it's a tough spot... but the new weapons Comrade Buncle has will be applied to the rest of the Crimson Army, so it might just be enough to punch through the enemy using aggressive tactics.

[Buster's Uncle]

Man, if the Comrades caught up in tech, it'd already be over...

[JarlWolf]

It probably would... but the Crimson Confederacy has yet to meet any other factions to trade with. And depending on the next faction they meet, it can go either very bad... or very good. More likely to go bad. Though I will state if they meet the Machine Mandate, they have a huge ally at their backs then. Egalitarian Robots and Communists usually don't have a problem until later on.

But prepare a mass grave marked for many a brave revolutionary if it's someone like the Valhallans or the Betrayed we encounter...

[Green1]

I take off a bit to work my tail off and we have even more Communists invade the boards! No problems. Some of the most hardcore old school gamers on the planet are Russians.

Welcome Arbee.

Now... about that transport full of ice byproducts you Russians blew up back in 2008 that made me rage quit Eve Online the first time back in the day. Don't you commies have anything better to do than drink Vodka and blow up things at the star gates? I could not help it I got dragged into a lame ego alliance like Atlas. AND... why couldn't I have joined cool cats like you guys that like to blow stuff up, look after your comrades, and drink copious amounts of alcohol rather than playing AFK at some US or EU IT job and not caring about your mates unless they flew a capitol or above?

Plus, Russians seem to share my passion for strategy games. They see fun while many of the lesser Americans see some boring board game-like deal that they will not touch.

But yeah, Jarl... you got a fight on your hands. That blind research has got to be a kicker.

[JarlWolf]

Arbee is actually an Amerikan like you. He's just a friend of mine who I drag into my interests and we have many exploits online for the most bit...

Also the communist mindset, (while not limited to a specific nationality mind) is more encouraging of an actual community to form- Playing with an actual interactive community in almost any game is way better then playing alone. Which essentially is what playing in a Corporation style group is: No one is there for each other, only themselves. Individuals working for themselves in a group is less potent (and arguably, less fun) then a group of people working for each other. Of course, were not borg, there needs to be individuality to have some personality, but the goals of a group can be for a group. Bit of  like philosophy there, but I found there is some truth to it.

[JarlWolf]

The future brings a new Red rising. Stay tuned....

Edit:

Keep your eyes... and ears peeled.....

[JarlWolf]

A question- I do have a build up for a new episode, but here's what I've been thinking... with the fact not all my custom factions are in the AAR, the fact of how isolated we seem to be, the Imperium being our only neighbour, and some other things;

Do you folks want me to restart my AAR under different premises, possibly a different faction even, or do you want me to continue on the course of this one? I feel its stagnated a lot and could use revitalization.

So here is your options:

Continue as is, playing as the Crimson Comrades only.

Continue as is, but jump to other factions via world editor and play this AAR as more of a story perspective rather then story/gameplay perspective. (I'd still be playing factions to the best of my ability and to their needs, no favoritism.)

Restart with all my custom factions included and you people vote for who we want to see played, or if you want all faction perspectives to occur.

[Buster's Uncle]

...I'd really like to see where what you were already doing ends up.  These are interesting ideas for your NEXT AAR, IMO...

Perhaps you might scale back the ambition of Varshavianka, and try to get it played out - cut back to only ONE video song, if that, per installment.  It's been very interesting so far.

[JarlWolf]

Understood... going to wait until rest of community has had time to speak on the subject though.

[sisko]

I voted the second option - Continue as is playing as the Crimson Confederacy - but the decision is really up to you. If you think you'll find motivation by starting over, then you should do it.

[JarlWolf]

I have plans for any route. Its what the people want- this is the people's war, after all.

[Green1]

I feel you Jarlwolf. It is hard. I completed my AARs when frankly I did not have a lot going on. The last complete AAR I did , I think I was pretty seriously underemployed, no social goings on, and going through some changes. Fortunately, we are not ostracized at least here for that.

I even thought for a second that just recording video would be better, but  that takes loads of bandwidth and you really have to be practiced with voice. Neither of which I had. Also is even more work than a forum AAR.

That said, do not be afraid to post a losing AAR. I have actually included the Valhallans in a game. They are matches at times for Ete's old annihilators!!!! Do not feel bad.

[JarlWolf]

Well im not losing, its a tight battle but once I get even remotely equal in tech, even if I am lacking some things with the CC my forces will overwhelm the Imperium... its just things have been kicking the dust for me and to be frank energy is being a cold mistress to me.

Glad to see you back though

[Buster's Uncle]

Seconded.

[JarlWolf]

Vote are in and sufficient time has passed... I am continuing as the CC as it has been. Expect a big update within this week-weekend.

For now... enjoy this to get your spirits up.

Red Army "Песня о Щорсе" "По долинам и по взгорьям"