User talk:Collie Kaltenbrunner



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New Template for my Sig
Hi Collie, How do I add my sig here as a template? Emperor of Luxembourg *RC* (Talk to Me)

Centralisation
Hello Collie. As you can see by now - I tend to go round telling people how they can keep their nation united and such, lol. Right now I feel Iberia is too divided up between different states. What is the major language in the region? This is becuase you will need to begin to implement it as the state language as quickly as you can and begin the process of centralisaton so that your nation can be united and last into the modern day. You might also want to begin to pump in heavy propoganda into France to help them fall in line with the Portugese/Castillians - they have been a chaotic lot throughout (PMII) history. Maybe look into creating a hybrid language too? Two major nation have already done it and although ours may have been due to mixing of the populations and the need for one, for your union it is of paramount importance the people speak in the same language.

So what do you think? Or are you planing to break apart your union anyway? :L  Imp (Say Hi?!) 20:23, November 15, 2013 (UTC)

Well, I would have though Basque would have died out - I would think it should have been phased out lol. You know, you don't need to make it forced - just implement it in schools - like in India. You will have Portugese and the regional language as the languages they will learn. This will mean they will speak their own language but also, Portugese and this will help keep your empire together. No need to repress other languages at all lol.

I agree with the OTL Germany thing - but make sure the kings have less power than OTL. And get them marrying each other- so by the modern day they are basically one major Royal Family. That would make a small kingdom breaking apart basically impossible.

I think this could keep your nation together. Just make sure you allow them some sort of small parliament post 80s so they do not become like OTL Spain lol. :D  Imp (Say Hi?!) 23:42, November 15, 2013 (UTC)

I'll take it off the list, thanks for reminding me. Airlinesguy (talk) 12:55, November 22, 2013 (UTC)

Just so you know what I just did in PMII - I'm not attacking you, but I'm in the process of collapsing the Praetorate of Pure Scinece and forging their leadership into a terrorist organization after they lose power. So there are going to be Pure Science terroris attacks in various places - I'm going to attack them myself and you can help me take them out if you want - but it's nothing against you..actually I'm only hitting people who I know are nice to put some excitement into the timeline, as nobody else has tried terrrorism or chemical weapons. Commandante Lemming (talk) 21:54, December 2, 2013 (UTC)

Go ahead and invade - but Germany is going to attack as well so make sure you join up with them, and the Selk'nam and their sattelites will also be joining. I'm getting a good laugh at the idea of a multinational flotilla descending on Praetorate island of Yagich Gavin - which is the tiniest thing I own and uninhabited OTL. I don't know who is going to end up holding the island but I'm going to try and buy it back qand merge it into the Attican Union.

Either way, the entire goal of the Praetorate was to be the "mouse that roared" - and they've done that. Now I'm just going to enjoy watching how lopsided the algorithm will be :-)

Commandante Lemming (talk) 14:27, December 3, 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for understanding - and yeah the entire point of this event was to bait the European powers into blowing the Praetorate off the map. Commandante Lemming (talk) 14:40, December 3, 2013 (UTC)

Could you tell me which states are which please in Africa? Thank you! And you may need to change the map for Africa, lol. :D  Imp (Say Hi?!) 00:20, December 4, 2013 (UTC)

Sure, I'll get round to answering in game. :)  Imp (Say Hi?!) 23:28, December 4, 2013 (UTC)

PMIII
Hey, Collie, Im thinking of starting the rules for PMIII soon and the map will be underway shortly. I'm going to draft it all up and pass it by you for approval. Scandinator (talk) 15:35, December 13, 2013 (UTC)

Sci-Fi Empire Fact Sheet Info
I know I'm probably bothering you, but I'm working on something, and was quite interested in getting some info from you regarding what name of empire you create if you could. I've set up a little list for you that I'd like for you to fill out if you had the time.


 * Empire name:  
 * Founding year: <2180-2270> 
 * Capital (City, World):
 * Nation symbol: 
 * Total (Inhabited) Systems: <100-450>
 * Estimated population: <100 billion-1 trillion>
 * Government:
 * Current leader:  
 * Currency:
 * Military name:
 * Military size:
 * Official language(s):
 * Other language(s):
 * Preferred empire color:
 * How is the leader chosen?:
 * How unified is the country?:
 * How tolerant are the people?:
 * What kind of economy is there?:
 * How does the army work?:
 * What's the literacy level?:
 * What's the overall technology?: 
 * What do the people worship or invoke?: 
 * What's the most admired class?:
 * What's the lowest class?:
 * How are women treated?:
 * What is the attitude toward sex?:
 * What's the most pressing social/political problem?:
 * Background info on empire:

Thank you for your cooperation. Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 03:50, December 14, 2013 (UTC)

Sorry for the wait. Just fill out the fact sheet as you see fit. This sheet is for a sci fi setting I'm working on, and i wanted some nations and people to populate the galaxy with. Once I set up a wiki for the setting, you can contribute to it if you want. Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 23:23, December 14, 2013 (UTC)

Y u no give name? Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 17:47, December 15, 2013 (UTC)

It can be a confederacy of sorts if you want. people living out their lives under an umbrella nation that represents them all, but has no official capital. Is the second "R" in Eorðan rīce capitalized or is that how its suppose to be? Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 19:57, December 15, 2013 (UTC)

Hey Collie, here's the map with you empire. Your on the left-hand side of the galactic core. Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 20:28, December 15, 2013 (UTC)

Don't worry. I know exactly the guy to talk to about it. Funnily enough, he created a nation called the Kingdom of Wessex back on Conworlds, and developed that country deeply. Language included. Plus, he's from Wessex. Bonus! Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:07, December 15, 2013 (UTC)

Your name is correct. Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:57, December 15, 2013 (UTC)

Cape Vert
In the map game Principia Moderni II I previously played as the nation of Cape Vert, a protectorate of France located in the Atlantic Ocean numbering a few thousand people. After the war against France my nation was colored Portugal's color, despite not being conquered, but at the time I was becoming inactive and did not protest or think much of it. It has come to my attention that Cape Vert should be rightfully independent, making one of two sovereign French states, with the other being my current nation Nouvelle France. Because of this I ask that you please remove Cape Vert from your nation, and consider allowing me to join in union with Cape Vert, given its small, dependent population, and our similar cultures and history. Thanks, Mscoree (talk) 23:43, December 21, 2013 (UTC)

What Ms is saying its truth, and I'm also wondering if i could return to france as a player i would still be in dynastic union with you and would aid you in war. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 04:18, December 22, 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for your speedy reply. I will be sure to consider you offer. Mscoree (talk) 14:56, December 22, 2013 (UTC)

Cour is CourageousLife Mafia CBA doing his signature. Don't judge Him. This Sig is inspired by Guns. 19:29, December 26, 2013 (UTC)

Europe PMIII
hey we have not talked before but would you mind putting Granada as a Vassal to Castile. Me and Monster Pumpkin had the conversation and i didnt realize. Granada is in Fact a Vassal of Castile at this point as per Wikipedia. If you could add it (or maybe me if you dont mind) that would be Great The Unchallenged Conqueror #FP (Talk to Me) 21:28, December 28, 2013 (UTC)

P.S. this occured in 1246 for future reference

I'm only using the OTL map as a layer under the actual map as a reference with past borders. A lot of OTL borders have been on subdivisions that occurred in the past. The French-Spain border has essentially been the same since the 12th century. For the rules, feel free to edit the completed sections. Scandinator (talk) 10:17, December 29, 2013 (UTC)

Hey Collie, please refrain from editing the nations list, there is a method to my madness. I'm only adding states that will be on my final map. Scandinator (talk) 15:13, December 30, 2013 (UTC)

A few of them have borders that have remained similar (Spain and France) and it also works to have more reference points in general. Scandinator (talk) 07:24, December 31, 2013 (UTC)

When did you want to get PM3 started? I'm not going to be able to do anything for two weeks since I'm going on holidays but if the start date is set to like the 20something-th of January I can easily finish all the preparations by then. Otherwise I'll send what I have done to you and Scraw. Scandinator (talk) 13:45, January 1, 2014 (UTC)

I use Paint.NET for the maps with anti-aliasing disabled meaning it wont blur. With Asia and the rest of the world I have all the books and stuff but no way of getting them to you guys... The rules section is in need of a big patch especially the algorithm. If you want I can handle it all when I get back in two weeks. The most I can do today is to try and fully update the signups... Scandinator (talk) 17:02, January 1, 2014 (UTC)

Actually waiting a while would mean a lot of the new people that signed-up will leave. But yea, the map currently has more than one layer and that is not supported by Microsoft Paint. In addition I really would prefer if I was there at the start rather than joining two weeks in to probably find Dean or ShadowKnights has invaded China. Scandinator (talk) 01:20, January 2, 2014 (UTC)

Scraw and Imp have copies of the map. There is the base one on the page too in .png format. I've finished the HRE and all the important parts of the rules. I'll be back in 14 days. If you want me to finish the rest and edit whats there to a higher standard then feel free to start the game on or after the 20th. I would have everything done by then. Scandinator (talk) 18:41, January 2, 2014 (UTC)

PMIII
Hey Collie, I was hoping to speak to you about PMIII. It has been a while since I have been interested in joining a new map game, but for obvious reasons PMIII interests me. I have read the revised rules, and seen the changes to starting as a tribal nation. To comply with these new rules I would like to request the tribe of Te Wai Pounamu be added to the nations list under Australasia. They are a Maori tribe and as a result are located on OTL Southern Island of New Zealand. Here is a link detailing the extent of their tribal boundaries so it can be added to the map, in compliance with the new game rules:. Thanks in advance. Hailstormer (talk) 19:19, January 4, 2014 (UTC)

Moderator Events
Here are my moderator events so far:


 * Henry of Bolingbroke crowns himself Henry IV after successfully deposing Richard II the year earlier. One cause of Richard's unpopularity had been his reluctance to continue the war in France. Henry is aware of this and plans to resume hostilities, however he is plagued with financial problems and declining health. Henry IV of England quells the Epiphany Rising and executes the Earls of Kent, Huntingdon and Salisbury and the Baron le Despencer for their attempt to have Richard II restored as king. The deposed Richard II of England dies by means unknown in Pontefract Castle, likely from starvation.


 * England becomes confronted with repeated raids by pirates that heavily damage trade and the navy. Some advisors begin convincing Henry IV to use state-legalised piracy as a form of warfare in the English Channel. Privateering campaigns to pressure enemies without risking open war also become an option. The French respond by using French pirates, under Scottish protection, raiding many English coastal towns. In the meantime Charles VI of France begins descending into madness and an open conflict for power begins between his cousin John the Fearless and his brother, Louis of Orléans.


 * The regime change also prompts action from Scotland, which begins raiding northern England. Many begin fearing an all out invasion. In Wales, Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales. He begins the most serious and widespread rebellion against English authority in Wales since the conquest of 1282–3. Henry Percy (Hotspur) leads English incursions into Scotland, leading to the English occupying Edinburgh in Scotland, but so far failing to capture Edinburgh Castle.


 * The princes of the German states vote to depose Wenceslaus as Holy Roman Emperor due to his weak leadership and mental illnesses. Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg is declared as a rival to Holy Roman Emperor Wenceslaus. However, Frederick is murdered shortly after. Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, is elected as Holy Roman Emperor.


 * Timur defeats both the Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt to capture the city of Damascus in present-day Syria. Much of the city's inhabitants are subsequently massacred by Timur's troops. Timur conquers the Empire of The Black Sheep Turkomans, in present-day Armenia, and the Jalayirid Dynasty in present-day Iraq. Black Sheep ruler Qara Yusuf and Jalayirid Sultan Ahmad flee and take refuge with the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I.


 * In present-day Korea, King Jeongjong of Joseon abdicates in fear of an attack by his ambitious younger brother, Taejong. Taejong succeeds to the throne. Prince Parameswara establishes the Malacca Sultanate in present-day western Malaysia and northern Sumatra. Five year old Trần An is forced to abdicate as ruler of Đại Việt (now Vietnam) in favour of his maternal grandfather Hồ Quý Ly, ending the Trần Dynasty and starting the Hồ Dynasty. Hồ Quý Ly subsequently changes the country's name to Đại Ngu. Hananchi succeeds Min as King of Hokuzan in present-day north Okinawa, Japan.


 * The Haast's Eagle and Moa are both driven to extinction by Māori hunters.

Let me know what you think. Mscoree (talk) 14:12, January 11, 2014 (UTC)

It's not really that important politically. Mostly there as an interesting fact, and to include that region in the events. Mscoree (talk) 16:08, January 11, 2014 (UTC)

If it is possible, I would like to set up the mod events for the first few years as in the process of mapmaking I have had to do a lot of research into the geopolitics of these nations. I'll use most of what Mscoree has here and I'm open to suggestions but I do plan to fill in the blanks. Scandinator (talk) 07:15, January 17, 2014 (UTC)

If I can put in a word - I do not think we should drive Moas and Haast's Eagles to extinction. For one, I don't think we need to be starting the game with a pre-emptive mod attack on a player's plan (One of Hail's main objectives playing as the Moari is to save New Zealand's megafauna from extinction). Hail will get more than enough problems from the mods as he expands anyway - lets not cut off his agricultural stock while we're at it. Also, for purely selfish reasons, I need those eagles to stay alive as part of my plan for future mod events. I'm big into enviro-events and unintendnded consequences, and if Hail is going to save a bunch of man-eating eagles, I have every intention of doing him one better and having them become an invasive species (and threat to the human population) elsewhere. Commandante Lemming (talk) 15:14, January 17, 2014 (UTC)

Just so you know that moderator event about the Haast's Eagle and Moa are OTL events. By the start of the game they are already basically extinct, so it is far too late to save them. 15:18, January 17, 2014 (UTC)

Actually it's uknown to history whether they were extinct by 1400 or not - and since the extinction happened so quickly they could be there in numbers. I plan on bein the "enviro-mod" for this game and Hail's "Save the Moa" initiative is the best gift I could ask for. Please take a charitable view of how many Moas there are and let me drive their populaition, you will not be dissapointed in the results and unintended consequences of that change. I'm happy to go on chat later about this. Commandante Lemming (talk) 15:45, January 17, 2014 (UTC)

So far I only received an access request from Commandante Lemming. If it's not working for you then just message me your email address and I'll add it manually (you can message me on another wiki and delete it for secrecy if you want). Mscoree (talk) 20:44, January 17, 2014 (UTC)

My apologies, I'm trying to get it perfect and I've been working Mon-Fri, Its almost done, just Africa and the America's and labeling left. Scandinator (talk) 14:45, January 23, 2014 (UTC)

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EoGuy (talk) 15:54, January 16, 2014 (UTC)

PMIII Andorra
can the county of foix be added to the list of nations/territories. Andorra is in a personal union with them. the county of foix is one of the co-princes along with the bishop of urgell. Jaumet (talk)

Island discussion
Thats fine i wasnt really looking at the Azores or the island near the canaries (i believe its porta) but regardless thats agreeable glad we could compromise instead of be highly conflicted like most people usually are

Hey the Islands were updated wrong on the most recent map any way you (being the supreme mod ive noticed) could just transfer the settlement to the Canaries by chance?

PM III holand and portugal
Wilhelm has two daughters just born however they are both already to marry into prominent families

one to olaf of denmark the other to engelburt of Nassau, however i would be willing to form a closer relationship and in the next generation we can create stronger ties.

also i wanted to discuss with you the posibility of allowing me a piece of northern brazil during the colonization period. i only want up to the mouth of the amazon river if that is ok, id be willing to come to a compromise of somesort so we both come on out winning. Nkbeeching (talk) 14:06, February 7, 2014 (UTC)

um i was thinknig more along the river being the border like otl rio de la plata is a border between argentina and uruguay we can use the north side as my territory and the south side as yours from the east running west sound good? Nkbeeching (talk) 14:55, February 7, 2014 (UTC)

youralso after the rubber huh? well we can decide in the 1700s how to divide the amazon sound fair?Nkbeeching (talk) 15:22, February 7, 2014 (UTC)

alright then we will see how we divide it later, to be fair im planning on moving to the new world in the 1800s so i want a decent state to build up on. ill do justice to the area i promise. Nkbeeching (talk) 15:34, February 7, 2014 (UTC)

France's Event
Collie the current event referencing france could not have happened as portrayed in the event, Louis of Orleans has become the current regent of France and eversince 1400 has attempted to stop the french crisis as it has offered to rule france jointly to John of burgundy and I was only waiting until 1410 to make Burgundy and Orleans officially as a vassal of france. The event wouldn't happened yet as John would probably wait until ruling jointly in france to move against louis. Why would he threaten his most likely unique way to get on control of france yet. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 01:35, February 8, 2014 (UTC)