tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636343184339859324.post2361554820125031262..comments2023-05-13T03:45:28.782-07:00Comments on The Royalist Roundhead: Concept: Siege Resolution via DiceJustin Penwithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636343184339859324.post-19090954605960606622013-09-18T21:01:48.038-07:002013-09-18T21:01:48.038-07:00Yes, the logistics for the campaign are nodal, not...Yes, the logistics for the campaign are nodal, not based on consumption of goods, in general. Armies require support along their designated line of communications, with about three nodes to their rear providing direct support. <br /><br />Garrisons rely on consuming supplies that are expressly stored there by the player, gathered at the last minute by the garrison, and also a basic allotment of supplies based on the size of the city. The players will be using their nation's resources to purchase the first type of supply, if they wish, amongst the economic costs of their forces. <br /><br />Essentially, Player 1 purchases 10 supply points, placing 5 each at cities A and B. City A is a medium sized city and generates a random number between 8-12 (purely for this example), and the governor, seeing an approaching enemy force, sends his cavalry and dragoons out to gather last minute supplies, gaining 3 more. Each garrison battalion consumes 1 supply point a campaign turn at full rations, so this particular garrison may hold out as much as four months (17 supply points)which is 16 campaign turns, assuming the besieger does not get lucky and blow up the magazine, the garrison does not sortie (sorties may use up supplies), and the besieger is never able to exploit a breach in the walls. <br /><br />As far as "scorched earth" goes, this is the early 18th century and the countries are far too civilized for that. However, a city may be razed by a general with a low personal honor score, causing problems for nearby enemies and also his own nation's government. <br /><br />Were I a programmer, I would just program this to be resolved via a java program through a dedicated website, but alas, I have no programming skills. Justin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636343184339859324.post-47030161369312299452013-09-18T19:29:26.907-07:002013-09-18T19:29:26.907-07:00You've certainly piqued my interest with this ...You've certainly piqued my interest with this one. <br /><br />When considering resources, would you include available supplies for the attacking force? If the defender has had time to implement a scorched earth policy, he can make things much more difficult for the attacker.GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.com