marecek05 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Just a question though (do not take this wrongly please). Why Scotland? For the majority of preferred game period (1690 - 1815) it was integral part of Great Britain through the acts of union of 1707, while being a personal union with England much earlier. Wouldn't it make more sense to just go straight France? Also the Bourbon flag would be probably more suitable for the game period. Once again, please do not take this wrongly. I mean no disrespect. I am myself looking for a possible French fleet (just love the french ships) to join and I am Interested in your group, however I am a bit confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 No worries. I'm off Scottish heritage, so it is more an excuse. I can play french, and still be "English". Historically, not the best fit, however the last of the Jacobite Uprisings was put down in 1746 I believe, and France sent ships in support of that. The last of the Stuart line, rightful kings of Scotland, died (don't qoute me) 1809 (it might have been 20 years earlier, I cannot remember). The GRAND truth, my grandmother is an English warbride (came to Canada in 1946). So I've connections to England add well. Frankly, the history in the RN is captivating and I do have a lot of respect for it (and otherwise would have loved to follow the Highlander regiments throughout history.... Except for....)... GAMING-WISE, I just find it hard to play for the most popular nation. So this is my compromise: I am Scottish descent, fighting the largest naval power out there, my group has enough of a historical thread to be plausible, and there is plenty of room for other non-scot players to fight under the banner of an alliance (especially French players). Great question, no offense taken. PS-as noted earlier, the history of our period, had not yet come to pass in Naval Action... Otherwise, why even play France, whom were not a Naval Power in the Western Hemisphere by 1815... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marecek05 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Ok. I understand you presonal position, I also cannot play the most popular nation. In regards to history, sure the french supported Jacobite uprisings, but that was more from a destabilizing the enemy point of view then helping scots getting a catholic king. Anyways, I wish you luck with your group. I will be watching it from time to time and maybe ask to join :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looking forward to it! PS - the alliances between kings are always related to regional power stability, and in part religion (depended on the individual king/queen). So that was no surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysse77 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 and to add another, most french fleet (is that the correct term???) so far have been based in France in RL, So time zone is a bit of a pain for me (in NA) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Ah yes, we do need a North American presence for France (irl). This alliances allows for both English & French speaking to play. I have 4 French speaking members, all of whom are bi-lingual and put up with me trying to learn. Eventually, the goal is to have Squadron Vice-Admirals (Vice-Amiral d'Escadre) that can run either full squadrons of a particular language or timezone. We have an internal ranking system in development... We need a bit more game content to finalize... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Caldwell Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hmmmm that rose looks suspiciously like the The House of York... or was that your intention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 You are correct & correct. If you Google "Jacobite Flower" you will see many variations on this. Knowing my limited photoshop skills, the House of York was the best fit. I qoute below from https://jacobite.wordpress.com/2006/11/06/the-white-rose/ "I had always puzzled over the use of this symbol by Jacobites. I made the suggestion at the CRS Conference a couple of years ago that it might have something to do with the fact that many recusant families were those who had Yorkist sympathies at the time of the Wars of the Roses, such as the Pooles – but this was quite rightly rebuffed. So I wondered if it owed something to the fact that many Jacobites came from Yorkshire (although Lancashire is surely more famous), or to the Exclusion Crisis, when supporters of the Duke of York might have identified themselves with a white rose…but according to Shield and Lang, the symbol derives from the date of the birth of James III, on 10th (24th) June 1688, the longest day of the year ‘when the white rose flowers.’" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Caldwell Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My my sir.... the symbology of your arms and colours knows no bounds. Why your Captains will need to be both masters of the sea and history to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Lol, it is purely for my own enjoyment. I hope none take offense to its use in this application. I'm dangerous enough to know not enough, but still use it! Even the Crest (coat of arms? I may use the term incorrectly) below in my signature is technically not "correct" but serves my purpose. It belonged to Mary (Stuart), Queen of Scots, Queen Consort of France. (ironically, it was with her coronation that the Auld Alliance was essentially rendered null... But I'd need to do a bit more homework tp confirm that...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Edited February 17, 2015 by Grim DeGrim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) European Timezone players: requests have been coming in, and a player base is forming.Though we have not formally assigned a Squadron Vice-Admirals to lead it, we do have a dedicated EU tz Squadron. Edited February 27, 2015 by Grim DeGrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Caldwell Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 European Timezone players: requests have been coming in, and a player base is forming. Though we have not formally assigned a Squadron Vice-Admirals to lead it, we do have a dedicated EU tz Squadron. This will be a great addition to your Fleet Sir, best of British luck... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thank you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 That I need even list the reasons why a person would fight for France, let alone the Auld Alliance. But if I must... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destraex Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 nice.... How many you got... P.s. Whats the average age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Avg age must be 40. Haven't checked exact. We've 1 that is 20ish. We've hovering at 8, and another possible 8 joining in near future (we're discussing it). Edited March 4, 2015 by Grim DeGrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileus Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I might be a youngster between you gentleman, and please do see it as your opportunity - for I shall happily give you no quarter in return! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagann Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) That I need even list the reasons why a person would fight for France, let alone the Auld Alliance. But if I must... Ahah, excellent propaganda Edited March 4, 2015 by Dagann 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) What shall you sail captains? Im going to be either a merchant or privateer what shall you be? And Grim since your the leader you could give us titles and ranks Edited March 4, 2015 by Mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitaine LaFleur Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hail, I look nothing like that person in the picture. S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 What shall you sail captains? Im going to be either a merchant or privateer what shall you be? And Grim since your the leader you could give us titles and ranks Mass - you will be a happy addition! Be sure to visit www.auldalliance.enjin.com and resister. As for what we will sail - I believe we will wait for more "certain" information ... with respect to the game design. What I can say is that we are in need of all disciplines: Naval Privateer Merchants Crafers Explorers Within these disciplines, naturally, each of the following are covered: PVP (Player versus Player) RVR (Realm versus Realm) PVE (Player versus Environment...aka missions and NPCs) We have a bare bones ranking structure (see here). As noted, until I know more of game design, I am purposely holding off formalizing how progression will work. Hope that helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just read the name, it says it all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destraex Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 That actor has a scottish name but is english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileus Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) That actor has a scottish name but is english. That Jean-Luc Picard was born to Maurice and Yvette Picard in La Barre, France, on July 13, 2305 Edited March 5, 2015 by Galileus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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