You may have noticed a new fellow about the board in the last couple days. Simon has expressed an interest in playing Ukraine - being rather fond of monarchies - and the Mods are copacetic with that.
I'll let Simon say a bit about himself, and then perhaps you folks can say hello, advise him on Ukraine's political and economic situation, offer alliances, or invade him as you think appropriate.
Hi, I'm another Mod and the player from the Confederate States of America (which is the historical Confederacy, plus some chunks of the American southwest and the northern states of Mexico).
We in the CSA have almost no interest one way or the other in the Ukraine. Although we do have a very nosy Secretary of State, so that's always subject to change.
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on February 11, 2009, 09:36:35 AM
You may have noticed a new fellow about the board in the last couple days. Simon has expressed an interest in playing Ukraine - being rather fond of monarchies - and the Mods are copacetic with that.
I'll let Simon say a bit about himself, and then perhaps you folks can say hello, advise him on Ukraine's political and economic situation, offer alliances, or invade him as you think appropriate.
I have to talk about myself... no one warned me about that!
But yes hello people!
What can I say about myself, I do indeed love monarchies. They just have more style than filthy republics! I am into history and role-playing. I have played in and even tried to run a few games here and there. I have a few ideas as to how I will run the Ukraine, but obviously a lot depends on what my neighbours are doing.
So anyway... hello!
Quote from: guinness on February 11, 2009, 09:50:04 AM
Hi, I'm another Mod and the player from the Confederate States of America (which is the historical Confederacy, plus some chunks of the American southwest and the northern states of Mexico).
We in the CSA have almost no interest one way or the other in the Ukraine. Although we do have a very nosy Secretary of State, so that's always subject to change.
That's fair enough! Can't really see a reason why we would suddenly become bitter enemies or close friends!
Hi Simon ;)
I am not your neighbour...but warm welcome from...Peru
Jef ;)
Hi Simon,
Welcome. And don't let real life history deter you from creative role-playing, but may it be an inspiration to you.
I guess it's obvious that I too love monarchies.
Welcome to Europa.
The Netherlands got a pretty fair relationship with Ukraine, a large proportion of the Ukrainian naval officers have received Dutch training, and some Ukrainian ships have been designed in cooperation with Dutch shipyards.
Wellcome, Simon.
I am your neighbour along a large chunk of your western border. And a close relative by marriage.
I am also worried by socialist unrest in your realm. Plus apparent loss of general support from the populace. Chaos and Revolution will not be tolerated, even at the cost of being neighbours
Ukranian histgory and situation in brief - set-up by the losing side of a short Russian Civil War/ disputed Palace Coup. Ukraina ended up in the hands of the "westernising" fraction of Russian aristocracy, with some support from Poles (one fourth of population, one third of industry, one half of land) and other minorities. Austria-Hungary was sympathetic, trying to retain good relations with both fractions, and had some role in mediating the ensuing division of the Russian Empire.
But the ruler in Kiev failed to maintain the support of non-Russians, and is now losing the support of the Russian aristocracy which created the Ukrainian entity.
The important Polish minority is making appeals to Austria (untill now falling on deaf on deaf ears ... ), the Lithuanians and Baltic Germans/Latvians are casting glances towards East Sea Confederation (Scandinavia-North Germany - I'm giving the full name + description as you probably are not yet familiar with our alphabet soup :)), the Ukranians are indifferent, the Russian nobility is thinking of crawling back on their bellies to the Tsar ...
Borys aka
Stefan von Habsburg-Lotharingen, married to Yelena Vladimiryevna de domo Romanovna
Just wanted to give a piece of advice to a new player; do not sign anything.
Well, at least not until you have talked to everyone around you and feel you got your bearings. Even if a deal look good, it is possible others might offer an even better one (this goes especially for tech trades), the savings can be enormous.
Cheers everyone...
Hmm first priority is to sort out my internal problems then!
Korpen is giving excellent advice - get your bearings before commiting to anything.
Check the posts by Blooded about the situation in your Realm.
Borys
Greetings Neighbor!
It will be grand to have a player for the Ukraine, it will remove much temptation. ;D
I had almost caught the Ukraine up with sim reports, though I did not post anything in the 'nation' area. I consulted with Eugenius(the previous player) as too his plans. Hopefully they will mesh well with your desires. I' have some files to send soon.
The Ukraine has recently shed its older craft and has a verly nice little fleet going. I will send the files when I get a moment (they can also be found in the new design section-though they needed a few alterations).
Korpen, is quite correct, don't make any deals for a while, new players tend to get swamped with 'goodwill' by their neighbors. The Ukraine is very strategically located, so consider your options well. Take some time to get adjusted and discover the diplomatic web around you. ;D
Ukraines history is somewhat vague in specifics, but I tried to make some sense of the realtions with Russia in my history section. It was difficult to stay with Olekits historical outline and make some sense of it(Olekits files are saved in the 'Original...' sections). But I think it worked out well. The hardest was having usurpers to the throne bail out, then to be buddies afterward. If you have any thoughts I would love to hear them. Maybe we could really increase the depth of our background.
Anyhow... thanks for coming on board, I hope you stick around for alot of fun.
(Now all we need is an Ottoman Player!) ;D .
Wow a new neighbour,Welcome to the Baltic ;)
Simon, you now have moderator rights for the Ukraine boards. This will allow you to modify existing posts from previous players if need be.
First welcome to the board and rulership of the Ukraine.
I run Iberia (Spain/Portugal/Brazil/Philippines/Puerto Rico) another Monarchy.
I also update some of the NPC's (Greece, Ottoman Empire and Bharat (India))
Iberia have had no official contact in game so its a blank slate. I expect you have nations / players nearer to you to get update with.
Some General info in the game there are a number of alliance, nation to nation and groups. Look over those alliances and figure out where the Ukraine stands in respect to them and of course nations near it.
Michael
QuoteWhat can I say about myself, I do indeed love monarchies. They just have more style than filthy republics!
Ouch
The RRC is not your neighbor, but welcome to the boards anyways ;)
Well, you could have a parliamentary democracy with a monarch as head of state... and enjoy the worst of both worlds like the UNK!
Welcome to our little world.
Hello and welcome. As the Deutscher Kaiserreich Brandenburg (DKB-Consists of and enlarged New Zealand, multiple Pacific Islands and a good chunk of Eastern Africa) I have no real contact w/ the Ukraine either. I recommend you watch that Western border though..those crazy Hapsburg's have been in more wars than Dalmatians have spots.
Greetings,
I represent Bavaria, your neighbor to the Southwest.
For many years Bavaria had been rather isolationist under Prinzregent Luitpold. However with his passing (i.e. I started) Bavaria has become more active.
The Ukraine has been viewed with growing concern in official Bavarian circles in Munich. The unrest severs trade to the east (the Hapsburgers blockade Romania), their upset and restless Poles could infect ours, there is always a chance that a foreign war to distract from internal problems could see the larger Ukrainian army invading Bavaria etc etc. Overall the official view is the Ukraine is an undesirable neighbor and steps have been taken shore up the forces in Silesia.
Unofficially, some elements within Bavaria see opportunity in the east. The Saxon Prince is well aware his family has worn the Polish crown repeatedly in the past and has backed the creation of the County of Kattowice, ostensibly to keep the Polish majority in SE Silesia happy. Prince Adam Czartoryski, who's family of nationalists were exiled is related by marriage to the Saxons, and has been created Count of Kattowice. He has already started skimming small amounts to support Polish groups in the Ukraine.
Welcome to the Sim Simon...
I play the Empire of Italia, and Italia and the Ukraine dont have very much in common. The only real concern Italia has about the current unrest in the Ukraine is for the well being of the Catholics in Poland. And since nobody seems to be killing them unlike what is currently going on in say Bharat [India].
Just remember lots and lots of really non Out Time Line countries to deal with.
Charles
Simon, I play Gran Colombia.
Gran Colombia has no recorded interaction with Ukraine that I recall; there has simply been no overlap in interests or activities.
Gran Colombia is not formally allied to any of your immediate neighbours, but consider some of them good friends and do business with them.
Well thanks for all the information and advice people!
Just want to say that though I've not waded into the game yet and will be doing so soon! It's just been awkward for the past two days.