Some of the consultants, at least the historian who had most influence, except for the main writers, said that their goal was to give a realistic atmosphere of the way romans lived, rather than that every single specific details should be absolutely according historians and archaeologists.
Yes but the writers are the guys having them say F*** in every other word. The set and dress may be Roman, but the conversational tone may be the work of people with an axe to grind.
Why do you laugh when I mention my friends name, Biggus Dickus. :-D
@Subotai:
Any of you watched Rome? one of the best TV series lately. In the second season, Marcus Antonius suggest that he and Octavian settle the disagreement in a duel style, 1vs1…. :roll:
At that time, Marcus Antonius did not manage to mobilize and organize an (Egyptian) army which could possibly put up a decent fight against the Romans, so instead he suggested 1vs1 duel with swords or something… :lol:
Octavian thought Marcus Antonius had lost his mind, and Octavian was perfectly correct, even if Octavian had no knowledge of psychology or psychiatry.
I’ll have to watch the show.
@Imperious:
The fact that they speak English instead of Latin doesn’t bother you?
I would they rather speak like what we got in Spartacus ( Lawrence Olivier especially ). A proper Roman accent without expletives. I think they want to pull out some revisionist slant on Rome when clearly this civilization was the greatest of its age compared to everything else which were essentially Barbarians. If they want to do ‘Ghetto skits’ they should make fun of the Vandals and Visigoths. Rome was the only glue that held together western civilization at that time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_profanity
Then look at the entry for futuere particularly.
Rome did rise (and I would argue that the Han empire was just as great during that time), but it was not without its own lewd and lascivious elements. And looking at the synopsis of the show, the Vandals and Visigoths are years to come from the events (dramatically) portrayed in Rome.
@Brain:
Why do you laugh when I mention my friends name, Biggus Dickus. :-D
He had a wife you know. Incontinentia Buttocks. (I had to look up what he actually said because I could never make it out)
Yep that was her name.
Jermofoot-
I’ve seen you on the Political and General boards for several years, but not on any of the game boards. Do you play A&A? Care to engage in a friendly game? AA50-41 is the soup de jur these days.
@Emperor:
Jermofoot-
I’ve seen you on the Political and General boards for several years, but not on any of the game boards. Do you play A&A? Care to engage in a friendly game? AA50-41 is the soup de jur these days.
:lol:
I do believe someone just threw down the gauntlet!
EM if it’s anything like your last game against Tim, I have my popcorn ready for a slugfest.
@Emperor:
Jermofoot-
I’ve seen you on the Political and General boards for several years, but not on any of the game boards. Do you play A&A? Care to engage in a friendly game? AA50-41 is the soup de jur these days.
:lol:
I do believe someone just threw down the gauntlet!
@Emperor:
Jermofoot-
I’ve seen you on the Political and General boards for several years, but not on any of the game boards. Do you play A&A? Care to engage in a friendly game? AA50-41 is the soup de jur these days.
I have not played in years and have only played AA original and Europe. I’ve also never played any hardcore players or really reviewed any strategies (a few for the original some years ago). Needless to say, I’d not be much of a match. More importantly, I’d like to, but I don’t have the resources to game right now (i.e. no reliable access to a computer). Thanks for the challenge.
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
Sure it does: I like forums.
I have talked about the game.
I have reviewed some of the strats written.
I have played a couple by email and maybe one or two through the forums.
I had a Pacific game lined up since I was interested in checking it out, but my laptop died right before it started and I could never get Toshiba to own up to the screw ups caused by them and their techs (and don’t have the money to pursue it legally or replace it outright).
Does that satisfy you? Or do I need to justify further why I’m still here after 4 years?
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
I only like playing games face to face. And I use the forum to bounce ideas and get information, not to play games.
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
I agree with both Jermofoot and Brain Damaged. Face to face is more fun to play. The dice rolls, the trash talk. Also the online play is very confusing for me. I may do but maybe in 4 years?
Guys I was talking about the guy in the forum who doesnt play A&A at ALL! Of course you play the games face to face. Especially A&A 50, can you imagine trying THAT online? I wouldnt touch it. It would take out all the fun.
There’s a ton of people playing Axis and Allies Anniversary edition online, I see like 10-20 games going on now. I don’t know how they do it but people are doing it.
Guys I was talking about the guy in the forum who doesnt play A&A at ALL! Of course you play the games face to face. Especially A&A 50, can you imagine trying THAT online? I wouldnt touch it. It would take out all the fun.
@cannon:
There’s a ton of people playing Axis and Allies Anniversary edition online, I see like 10-20 games going on now. I don’t know how they do it but people are doing it.
Guys I was talking about the guy in the forum who doesnt play A&A at ALL! Of course you play the games face to face. Especially A&A 50, can you imagine trying THAT online? I wouldnt touch it. It would take out all the fun.
I really don’t think you know what you’re saying. I’ve played several games of AA50 online, seamlessly. What’s different about AA50? Online playing rocks! Playing face to face, I have to get a friend over here (not easy) and play 5 hour marathons at a time, separated by weeks. Online, you can make a 10-20 minute move for a country at your leisure. There’s plenty of trash-talking if that’s what you like. And no arguing about dice landing in the wrong place and stuff. Don’t knock it 'til you’ve tried it, dudes.
I was talking about me personally. I would have difficulty in keeping track of everything. I would need to setup the board on the side to see what was going on. I’m not knocking it, I’m just saying it is very confusing for me to play it online.
@cannon:
There’s a ton of people playing Axis and Allies Anniversary edition online, I see like 10-20 games going on now. I don’t know how they do it but people are doing it.
Guys I was talking about the guy in the forum who doesnt play A&A at ALL! Of course you play the games face to face. Especially A&A 50, can you imagine trying THAT online? I wouldnt touch it. It would take out all the fun.
I really don’t think you know what you’re saying. I’ve played several games of AA50 online, seamlessly. What’s different about AA50? Online playing rocks! Playing face to face, I have to get a friend over here (not easy) and play 5 hour marathons at a time, separated by weeks. Online, you can make a 10-20 minute move for a country at your leisure. There’s plenty of trash-talking if that’s what you like. And no arguing about dice landing in the wrong place and stuff. Don’t knock it 'til you’ve tried it, dudes.
Cannon, I thought the same thing going into my first game. For me, I soon found out I didn’t need the board on the side. I guess it’s a matter of getting used to something.
Also, my reply was intended more for swiss than u :wink:
@cannon:
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
I agree with both Jermofoot and Brain Damaged. Face to face is more fun to play. The dice rolls, the trash talk. Also the online play is very confusing for me. I may do but maybe in 4 years?
Not to mention the drinking! And the strat discussions between rounds.
I noticed that with drinking the discussions strays away from strategy and more into “let’s see some action and dice rolls.”
@cannon:
Why join an Axis and allies forum and NOT play the game? That makes no sense.
I agree with both Jermofoot and Brain Damaged. Face to face is more fun to play. The dice rolls, the trash talk. Also the online play is very confusing for me. I may do but maybe in 4 years?
Not to mention the drinking! And the strat discussions between rounds.
