Are you suggesting to shift the 2nd die from the Turtle to this or to give up another action?Wouldn't it make sense for the both of your plans to focus more on From the East? He is going to be one of the primary generals given where the likely focus of the civil war will be, it's stated he is hawkish and may start something early, and he's recently had a falling out with Kuojah. All of these things should mean it's vital we get him on our side and learn more about him, enough to put two dice on IMO. Veekie's plan doesn't have any dice what so ever on it, and instead gets to know the northern general for some reason.
Plan: Emperor and War
I think that one of the biggest advantages we currently have is the ability to decide when to start the war (as well as the ability to flank our military with a propaganda offensive) and if we don't want to lose that we need to accuse him now. That coupled with our army already active should give us an early advantage that we can capitalise on. I also choose to do the South action to supplement that idea and hopefully secure our border/flank, and secure some additional resources (we should have the advantage here considering our background and location).
My Influence actions meanwhile are weighed towards connected groupings to hopefully benefit from possible synergies and to lessen the impact of failures. I admit spreading the actions so widely is risky but I think will need to take some risks here if we want to get an advantage and reduce the number of options we face.
I just noticed this, but the two of you posted plans without voting for them. You might want to change that if you want your vote to count.Ok, I am thinking on something like this:
Behold my great rhetoric skill!
Title: Unseating the Poet (x2)
Secure influence! Access to the emperor!
Title: From the East (x2)
Prevent idiocy! Don't be Leroy!
Title: Bows On Horses
Now or never! They won't be ready otherwise!
Title: Hoarding Works? (x2)
Army marches on its stomach! Very important, 50% chance!
Title: The Turtle of the West, Part 2
Follow up!
Title: Letters to Nestirin
Discount! Spirits!
Title: Guards, Guards
Prevent treachery!
Title: A Northern Excuse
Learn something! The fuck happened!
Title: The Science of Spiritual Warfare
Every bit helps! Now to use its 3 turns!
Title: Learning To Hold The Leash (x2)
Twice so we don't die learning it!
Title: Too Much Baggage
Much tactics! Much speed! Run, horsey, run!
Title: No Contracts (x2)
Very important! Screwed if true!
Ha'dong: The General of the East, he used to be a large supporter of Prince Jinhai. The youngest by far, he tends to be well dressed, in his early thirties. Now he leads the charge against the man, and Qing'lu speculates this is out of shame for his previous conduct. Either way, he is strongly opposed to Kuojah, despite his antagonism with Prince Jinhai as well.
Hmm, possible. I was thinking of perhaps putting one on Ha'Dong's action, but we don't know enough about him to know if he'd appreciate it (probably not). I'm also not sure if that wouldn't undermine the lessons Kuojah is trying to teach her.The second would be A Lesson in Laws. Given the option has variable success rates I'd much prefer to have two dice on this, and if that isn't possible leave it until we can put two dice on it. If we can get a rather large bonus from the Tapestries towards this though (which seems like it would interest her enough to count), it would be worth keeping IMO - @The Laurent ?
Hmm, possible. I was thinking of perhaps putting one on Ha'Dong's action, but we don't know enough about him to know if he'd appreciate it (probably not). I'm also not sure if that wouldn't undermine the lessons Kuojah is trying to teach her.
No, I don't think that'll be a good idea until we know more about his disposition.Hmm, possible. I was thinking of perhaps putting one on Ha'Dong's action, but we don't know enough about him to know if he'd appreciate it (probably not). I'm also not sure if that wouldn't undermine the lessons Kuojah is trying to teach her.
No, I'm not really planning on adding that. As for the poetry action, it mentions Bei'ren potentially introducing us to multiple people and giving a tapestry to only a single one of them would be.... weird, potentially offensive to others? We'd also have no control over who we'd give it to though Kiralo would probably give it to the one who'd be most useful for future actions. Unless we're giving the tapestry to Bei'ren, which I'm not against, but giving a "Southlander" tapestry to a poet who wrote a play that was considered mildly.... treasonous? Offensive? That might not be a good idea.No, I don't think that'll be a good idea until we know more about his disposition.
Edit - Ninajed. Another action they could be used for is the Young Snakes if you're inclined to add it or the poetry one.
I've looked back at the previous turns, and I think the 'New to Court' penalty might actually be related to the amount of time we've been at court. It started at -6 and decreased (or is that increased?) by one point every two turns. Which might be coincidental, but at this rate the penalty would normally disappear after being at court for 1 year, which seems reasonable. So I'm not sure if some actions we take actually affect it.I would also drop a dice on Young Snakes, Sharp Fangs as war is coming and for the young and ambitious it's going to be their time to shine and make a name for themselves which would be greatly important given the shifting nature of the court. We also benefit if those young people currently have powerful or influential relatives in court. Given the description and the fact we still have a new to court penalty, I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of the actions that reduces it.
I've looked back at the previous turns, and I think the 'New to Court' penalty might actually be related to the amount of time we've been at court. It started at -6 and decreased (or is that increased?) by one point every two turns. Which might be coincidental, but at this rate the penalty would normally disappear after being at court for 1 year, which seems reasonable. So I'm not sure if some actions we take actually affect it.
@The Laurent Anything you think you can share in this regard?
Still a very old man, whose death will kick off the beginning of the end. Having an idea of where things fall when he does is very valuable whether or not he falls.Finally with regards to Veekie's plan, I think the dice on Kuojah's will is premature given he's gotten better and winter is passing which should improve things further. It can be better spent elsewhere.
Still a very old man, whose death will kick off the beginning of the end. Having an idea of where things fall when he does is very valuable whether or not he falls.
I'm sure Kuojah has enough money to buy whatever pair of slippers he wants.
I'm sure Kuojah has enough money to buy whatever pair of slippers he wants.