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Fellow Captains, Gentlemen, and Ladies;
His Majesty's West Indies Squadron is pleased to announce the Squadron is sailing on PvP Global Server. Those of able body and mind are encouraged to repair to Commodore William Roberts, Captain Arthur Brown, or Captain Nevous Emero at The Black Tackle tavern in Port Royal.
I am &c.,
A. S. Brown
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I am loath to interject on these forums as I and the Squadron I belong to have decidedly taken a hiatus from playing and testing this game. However, considering myself, William Roberts, and others in our company who have made gazettes, political cartoons, broadsides, proclamations, and general role-play sundry, and plan to do so in the future, I am compelled to speak against this course of action.
I make not an argument for free speech; this is and ought to always be considered a private club whose members abide by club rules, whatever they may be. The right to speak freely, in short, does not exist here.
Albeit this course of action would seem to ameliorate the toxicity in National News, my concern is that this will lead to one of two paths: either a stifling of content or a proliferation of offenses and therefore more work for moderators. First, allow me to define good and bad content. Good content is that which follows the rules, is of some quality and effort, and in general is role-play. Bad content consists of the needless flame and trolling threads. Now, the first path will stifle good content, for which I mean being restrained, arrested, and otherwise inhibited in an indirect manner. Given that only accepted news-makers would be able to create threads, this path assumes that only they may post and reply to content. A news-maker, or content contributor thrives off of the reaction, replies, and general comment upon the work they do. If I were to create a masterful piece of good content that stirs a deep resentment among the French and pleasurable reading for my allies, how would I know that my effort did not go unnoticed without the entire French nation posting on my thread? If the only replies were a few other news-makers offering their congratulations, why would I continue with my work? Yes, the multitude could leave 'likes', but those are empty compared to the riveting discussion which may follow. News-makers, without the constant and immediate acclaim or chagrin of their readers, will not produce quality if they produce at all.
The second path, given that only accepted new-makers may create threads, assumes the multitude will be able to post and reply to the content they make. In an ideal setting this is a perfect solution. However, reality is a very different horse. With the obvious, cathartic, and categorized flame/trolling threads removed, which are easy to identify and ignore, those members in need of touting their bravado will venture into these threads of good content. Their need to type an emotional and perhaps toxic relief will overcome and they shall interlope among the genuine replies of acclaim and role-play in these news-makers' threads. Yes, the "cathartic-ites" who post such toxic nonsense will do well to guise their meaning, but we need not worry as those intrepid forum warriors will report their shenanigans. The burden of moderation for this national news will not decrease, but rather increase and become, perhaps, more difficult. It may then become tempting to limit replies and posts to only news-makers and content contributors. I then refer you to the paragraph directly preceding this one.
I am not merely a cynic; I do offer a solution. I view the National News as a place of excellent potential and infinite catharsis, which may be good and bad in equal measure. It is simply the price of doing business to wade through the "drivel" to come across a gem on any forum. I propose that the National News should stay as open as it already is and be moderated less. Use this section of the forums, with a decent disclaimer, as a tool of social control. Give the members relative freedom in this section and take harsh punitive action should it spill into other sections of the forums. Good content, should it ever be produced, will rise above the mediocre and the bad.
You may lead a horse to water, but you can't make him print a gazette...or something like that.
These are but my humble suppositions
and I remain &c.,
A. Brown
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To M. Blackknight, your suposition that I am mistaken on the facts are quite inaccurate; I present to you a post from another thread to reread, it should clearify your thought. Be sure to note the style and argument as you imitate... err excuse me, write posts.
To the multiple statements that Britain has no claim to the Lesser Antilles, I submit to everyone a starting map of the Caribbean. The West Indies Squadron has been fighting to reconquer these ports since the beginning, that is Our Casus Belli. The French and the British know all to well Our intentions; do not pretend ignorance.
Note that I have taken the liberty of highlighting the British and Swedish Port(s). Do pardon the quality.
Gentlemen, it was a fine attempt to factionalize Britain against itself, but alas we are more resilient than to fall prey to forum diplomacy. If you put the same gusto into naval warfare as you did this pursuit, the war may have been decided long ago.
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The Dane has set himself to the British beat and stamps to his master's heel. In a British war to the knife against the Swede, what recourse is to be had but to harry the attack dog as we do the holder of the leash? The British "Gentleman" once again fails to demonstrate his understanding of the simplest of facts- France fights with her allies. The British "gentleman", when he and his have attempted to foist unfavorable terms upon our Nordic brethren and have been thoroughly rebuffed and rebuked sets course upon a smear campaign against the French. The British "Gentleman" who cannot through feat of arms enforce his will, attempts through yellow press to tarnish the good name of all Frenchmen.
Perhaps instead of clever poems, sir, you should inform the populace of the "offer" you put to our allies, the Swedes?
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, Monsieur; unfortunately your prowess leaves us wanting.
Facts are facts indeed, and it is your comprehension that begs our curiosity. It is baffling that the French and Swedes, after decrying the subjugation of Denmark, would then seek to acquire Danish ports for themselves; It is not I who tarnishes the French name, the French have already done so in marvelous fashion. I must say it is an uproarious farce to suggest that five Danes warrant such extermination from the very people who proclaimed their suffering at the hands of the British. I am afraid sir, you are in the wrong business; you should not be fighting in the Caribbean, but writing comedies in Paris.
Ah, but I do jest, as it saddens the heart to know that logic eludes near every Frenchman these days, c'est la vie.
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Hark, The Dane again set asunder in the Antilles and be bled white,
Town and ship of Danish Dominion slaughtered and subject to fire,
These men of personable interest and claimed valor doth they fight,
Stricken with contemptuous might they establish the Dane in this grim mire.
Pray good sir this tragedy befall the Dane, for who is to blame?
Why the answer is simple, it is those of loud pretend fame,
But sir allow me a greater clue,
It is not Britain my child, but France tis you.
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Gentlemen,
It is clear to observe the delicate grasp for which you hold reality. The protest by the West Indies Squadron is not against French involvement in the War; the French are allies of Sweden and have justly come to their defense. The protest is to the flagrant lies attributed to Our name here and elsewhere. When Britain is painted with a broad stroke, nary a murmur emanates from Our Captains; but when we are addressed by name to things for which we did not do, you may very well expect a harsh rebuke. France may proclaim any declaration that tickles her fancy, but do not appall when Britain ignores such things as trifling arrogance from an inept consortium of pardoned pyrats. The only Ports in the region for which the West Indies Squadron has taken are Frederickstad (reclaimed from the Pyrats, soon to be given to the Danes) and Spanish Towne (reclaimed from the Swedes who took it from the Danes, who acquired it from Britain). It is unfortunate that Britain is often divided on political notions, as is any nation with more than ten people, but that won't be resolved anytime soon.
Shall we not dwell on hypotheticals when justifying action and policy; I could easily claim that France, having assembled her safe Empire in the farthest corner of the Caribbean, may decide to push into Puerto Rico and Hispaniola because she is bored, and Britain is simply acting preemptively. As you can attest, this method of thinking is exhausting and immaterial.
I remain the humble object of Your abject Musing,
A. S. Brown
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British clans pushing East and attacking French were WIS and DCA that I have noticed.
Monsieur,
Until now, the West Indies Squadron has had nothing but respect for your person, as a well spoken and admirable opponent. However, today you mean to besmirch Our good name with utter falsities; an act unbecoming of your station and status. The West Indies Squadron is indeed heading East, however, not once have we initiated combat with the Captains of the French Republic (barring when a couple of cutters engaged Poe today, who was in a Constitution). Not once have We patrolled French waters in our entire stay in the Lesser Antilles.
As to the claims of aggressive colonial expansion, note that there is a port named ENGLISH Harbour under Swedish control. When six British Ports are in the clutches of the Swedish Dominion, pray tell, who are the real aggressors?
As to Denmark-Norway, most of the British are in Favor of Returning Danish Ports, especially the West Indies Squadron. Many British Captains find it deplorable that the Danes have been subjected to conquest by the British and Swedish in equal measure.
To the Captains who have made egregious statements of Swedish weakness, this is a fallacy; admire the successful defense of Pasaje by the Swedish Fleet tonight, wherein 19 Swedes fought well against 20 Britons, a fine battle indeed. They are not fighting the entire British Nation, but a frontier force of equal match.
Those of loose tongues and running mouths speak a great quantity detached from reality.
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Gentlemen, I beg of you not to scratch your heads raw, the answer lies beyond the surface. Look not at Great Britain with a unifying glance, but as a fractious collection of interests. Gaze at the distinct collectives; examine their motives and for whom they break bread with, and for whom they treat with utter contempt. The factions present in the Lesser Antilles are of different composure and intention, separate in being and manifestation, unaware of the others' thoughts. There are but two commonalities amongst the multitude: a desire for combat and the rejoicement at the destruction of Gomorrah.
This dear gentlemen, is the mark of every Nation appointed to the West-Indies. Be not misled by those who run their mouths so freely as Madeira flows in the Colonies.
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Might I be so kind as to ask where you located that excellent coat of arms?
If I recall correctly, I removed it from a proclamation for the suppression of rebellion and sedition in the North American colonies; the same for which this proclamation is styled after. More to the point, here it is for your use:
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This Proclamation was Given by King George III,
to His Forces in the West Indies on
PvP Server 2.
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Mr. Rovelle, I hope you do not mind, but here I have published a stock certificate authorized by the Company you belong to, as to encourage growth and prosperity for the Sparrowhawk endeavor.
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Mr. Prater,Your questions have been met with the upmost cordiality and reason, but now your persnickety manner is simply out of place. Your captious zeal would be of more use elsewhere, perhaps in a thread for which you are invested; I kindly request that you cease posting here, unless by Divine Providence, you have something material to say.Good day, sir.
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To the Gentleman with Nobel pretentions: You have missed the mark. No request for intervention was ever issued by H. M. West Indies Squadron for military relief. The only instance that would supply said gentlemen with that inclination derives from a letter sent to the King by the Governor of the Leeward Islands; and the mention for relief was only to facilitate "role-play."
If the present sir was in the know of all correspondence between H.M. West Indies Squadron and the other British Squadron, he would be of a different outlook; but he is not privy to such information, it would seem. The Gentlemen of Patrician Lust, upon receiving word that the West Indies Squadron had been engaging Swedish Squadrons in the Lesser Antilles, to great effect, asked the West Indies Squadron to abandon the Island of Antigua and fall in under their command. Our response, sent forthwith, established our resolve to remain at the Leeward Islands Station, with the openness of allying to the Swedish Colonies. However, Instead of using family connections with the Swedish Crown to reach an accord more accommodating to the greater good of the British Empire, and all her captains, the Noble, or rather the Ignoble Gents signed away the remaining Islands in the Lesser Antilles.
They act to better their own position, for which we do not fault; but behind a curtain of nicety and cordiality, they dare dream to represent the Entirety of Great Britain and Her interests, without so much as a consideration to those not adherent to their Noble Title. Their dubious and unsettling relation with certain fleets in the French and Swedish navies, as well, pose a danger to the Good Order of Great Britain and of other nations, friend and foe alike. It is worth suggestion that they desire to control the West Indies through means of fire power and unhealthy influence over foreign Fleets, in equal measure.
If the sir would also like to know the nature of how ports were lost, it comes down to timing; not guns, not men, not ships, but timing. The Swedes took advantage of that window when our captains were elsewhere and unable to defend; we do not protest this as it is a valid strategy. To proclaim that we are of a weak position on this point is folly; do enquire to your Swedish Cousins about what takes place upon the Open Waters of the Lesser Antilles.
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I wonder, are alliances so fragile or Admirals so vindictive over infantile slight,
That treaties are reneged and islands ceded in construct of your countrymen's plight?
Perhaps it is the waning of power that holds these grand foreign men loyal to another,
Innocent of all injustice, for their eyes doth thy cover.
Observe the High Ground hath been deserted on principle of puerile and sophomoric consideration,
There won't be found a man of conscience who dare hold them in regards for imitation.
This I consider to be behind a sheer veil, while the former stands as a blatant "j'accuse."
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I assure you sir, Lord Lavington is a trusted confidant of His Majesty; we will recieve our reinforcements, pending red-tape of course.
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This Letter was sent by The Rt. Hon. RALPH PAYNE, 1st Baron Lavington,
GOVERNOR of the LEEWARD ISLANDS to His Majesty KING GEORGE III, detailing
the Present Situation in the Lesser Antilles and the West Indies as a whole.
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Captain Mountbatten,
I am certain you will be transferred to the West Indies Squadron within the day.
We eagerly await your arrival at St. John's.
I remain &c.,
A. Brown
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What´s the name of the font, by the way?
JSL Ancient. I believe Mr. Roberts uses it for his London Gazette as well; or at least some version thereof.
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THE
CURRENT COURANT:
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I would see the US position against GB more as hostile atm rather than an all out War. Our actions against a few British ports in the Bahamas were just "police actions" as these wayward British islands were raiding our shipping lanes and taking our sailors as their own. In fact, we were just assisting the natives of the islands to reclaim their land from a tyrannical power. The natural order of things is that the gov't should be controlled by the people not the other way around by King's. It just happens that they begged us to be US territories after their success. This is what is bound to happen in all of the territories of the European nations that believe in the subjugation of foreign people groups.
As a representative of Tattered Flags, US, we view any alliances or non-aggression pacts with the major clans of another nation as binding on the nation as a whole. We will honor the agreements to everyone in that nation regardless of affiliation unless the pact was specifically designed as an inter-clan pact. I suggest if you are not affiliated with the major clans of the nation that you get involved and help them make decisions. Generally, I would say that the clans of the different nations are taking their agreements and strategies very seriously and they are well thought out and maneuvered. It is much more beneficial to the nation's success if the solo players get on board and support the leadership decisions being made. It'll make for a more enjoyable game as well.
I find it curious that the United States would justify their hostilities against Great Britain on democratic principle, yet attempt to impose the will of the few over the will of the many in regards to political action. It smacks of tyranny to suggest that the individual must step in line without so much as an expression of dissent at the behest of a self-proclaimed authority. Most interesting.
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Do any of you actually have the game?
I hope impertinence doesn't run so freely in your Squadron as it does in your question, sir. But yes, most of us did purchase the Game. We are not well suited for the business of testing, however, we were more than happy to offer our measly financial contribution to this Endeavor.
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Such a promising start.... where are the WIS?
I assure you we continue to exist in a formal capacity; It is simply that we are in Port on Half-Pay until this Game reaches fruition. In the meantime we drift from Publick House to Publick House engaging in various forms of entertainment.
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Commodore Roberts, Fellow Captains,
It is with great joy that I am able to relate that the West Indies Squadron Code of Conduct has been added to the First Post for public viewing. The Code is derived from the same which Captain Jonathan "Jack" Enfield wrote for our previous excursions into the West-Indies. Contextually, there are only minor adaptations to the Articles, in which some were omitted due to applicability issues, otherwise the changes to the Code are simply aesthetic.
I remain &c.,
A. Brown
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His Majesty's
WEST INDIES SQUADRON,
Serving at Jamaica Station, Kingston; Under the Command
of Commodore WILLIAM A. ROBERTS.
~ Est. 1720. ~
A L L G E N T L E M E N
V O L U N T E E R S,
Who have a Desire to serve the CROWN, You are asked to fight for His Majesty in the
W E S T I N D I E S S Q U A D R O N,
now lying under attack by the evil empires of continental
Europe; and the rebelled, united States of America.
All will be met with the warmest Encouragement from the Officers appointed to
command her ships, who gives constant Attendance, and expects early Applications,
as it is intended to head out immediately on an advantageous Cruize.
GOD Save the K I N G.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
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A Proclamation, to Reduce French Pryvateering
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