Saturday, July 5, 2008
Beerstein "Beer and Pretzel" Rules
Beerstein's "Beer and Pretzel" rules are posted on the Beerstein site. Please note the two charts, Movement and Fire, did not space correctly. Line up each column under its heading and all will be right with the world. Also the game sequence is: artillery fire, infantry fire, movement, combat, and recovery. Nothing new or original here, just simple and quick to play. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Beerstein Boys Defeat Dreaded Prussians at Alesgarden
Reich Duke Wilmhelm von Beerstein is pleased to announce his brave army soundly defeated the dreaded Prussians at Alesgarden! Although all Beerstein rejoyces, the battle was hard fought and their were many casualties. Baron von Brewski was killed while leading his valiant cuirassier brigade against the Prussian heavy cavalry. His son Col. Ludwig von Brewski led his Corona Cuirassiers in a desperate charge that forced the Prussian heavy cavalry back across the ford of the River Ales. Duke Wilhelm immediately promoted Ludwig to Brigadier of his fathers beloved Cuirassiers and invested him into the Order of the Goblet. Lugwig will hence be known as the Third Baron of Brewski. Generaloffizer Mckay's transfomation of our artillery was a major factor in our victory. He was invested into the Military Order of the Golden Crown, our highest award for victory, gallantry, and daring do on the field of battle. Gen der Brigade Lothar von Blutundedonner was serious wounded while leading his third gallant charge of the Dragoons. His brigade completely routed the Prussians who managed to cross the south bridge. Duke Wilhelm was so impressed he named Lother Baron von Alesgarden and he will be forever known as "Blutundedonner of Alesgarden."Lothar was invested into the Military Order of the Golden Crown and is recovering at the Duke's hunting Lodge. Duchess Lynda is also overseeing the medical treatment of General Picklemany who was thrown from his horse. Both generals are expected to fully recover, however, General von Blutundedonner may lose the sight in his right eye. General Picklemany's Hungarians were roughly handled with two units routing. The Warsteiner Fusiliers stood like a wall and covered the withdrawal of the rest of the brigade. General Picklemany's actions were instrumental in holding the line, and was invested into the Order of the Golden Crown. Another hero was General Lista who brought his brigade up just in the nick of time to save General Picklemany's Hungarians from being overrun. General Lista was invested into the Order of the Golden Crown and named Baron von Lista. The fighting was so difficult that Baron von Lista and General Picklemany's brigades were only able to pursue the routing Prussians as far as the River Ales. Photo of this glorious victory will appear on the Beerstein blog. Enjoy!Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Reich Duke Wilhelm and the Duchess meet to welcome foreign generals.
Four Foreign Brigade Commanders have arrived to serve with the Reich Duchy of Beerstein's army in a campaign against the dreaded Prussians. The Reich Duke and Duchess have met with these brave heros and their commands. Photos are on the Reich Duchy of Beerstein blog. Enjoy!Monday, June 30, 2008
Beerstein Recruiting
There's a lovely exchange on the Empire vs. Elector blog in which Beerstein is recruiting foreign generals ... given that the intent is to resist Prussia, I hope that it will be copied here!!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Prinz Robert (the) Axe
early dawn...home of minor noble family in Wein.
A decorated carriage rolled up to the front steps, the footman had leapt off the running board even before the horses had been reigned in. This footman holding his hat and wig on with one hand dashed up the steps and pulled the elaborate ringer.
He entered the home, while the horses stamped and champed sweating in the early morning air, no one else departed from the coach which had curtains drawn closed.
From the home another servant dashed, buttoning his coat quickly he smothed his coat-tails and approached the coachman at the reigns. With practiced grace he took the lead for the horses and stood by the front of the animals, producing a few apple pieces from a pocket so as to calm the animals more easily. The coachman then got down from the front and arranged the steps for the coach door.
All stood waiting for some time.
...
Presently from within the home a woman in a simple frock dress and a young man in a red military cut coat came out to the coach. Both of them deceded the stair and bowing low before the side of the coach waited for response.
"Robert." said a womans voice from within the coach, "Come in."
The young man looked to the older one in the simple dress next to him and smiling he entered the coach.
There was little room within the coach and Robert was face to face with Marsha, the Countess Dawn at the moment he entered.
"M..Majesty." he blurted out and tried to embrace her hand as quickly as he could upon entering the coach.
"Well Robert, you have been accepted and the Empress supports your decision." She had a sour look on her face. "I do not." Then she smiled...one of those smiles that can part the clouds on a rainy day. "I will be certain to send you off properly though!" She then embraced him quickly.
Robert was smiling and enjoying the embrace, when a male throat cleared outside the coach.
"Yes Countess," Robert managed to kiss her gloved hand this time better composed.
"Go fetch your needs and I will transport you to the court and your commissioning."
Robert had a confused look, Marsha, the Countess Dawn continued.
"Go, GO. Quickly now."
The smartly dressed young man then vaulted from the coach, nodding a greeting to his father, whom now turned a pale shade on seeing Marsha; he did not interrupt the man as he dashed up the stairs three at a time flying to his chambers.
"Prince Blade." Said Marsha, the Countess Dawn holding out a scrap of paper with a bright blue ribbon attached. "This is for you."
Taking the note the older man then carefully opened the note:
Prince Blade,
By the order of the Empress, Prince Axe request for attendance with The Prince of Wales Troop Depot has been granted.
Prince Axe is to travel at once with my agent.
Maj. General Done
The elder Prince nodded curtly to Countess Dawn, knowing of her favor with the Empress, he decided to only encourage the others of the family that were now appearing to see the strange visitor, to return into the home.
Prince Blade then embraced his son Robert before he boarded the coach, as his travel trunks were loaded by the puffing footman.
A decorated carriage rolled up to the front steps, the footman had leapt off the running board even before the horses had been reigned in. This footman holding his hat and wig on with one hand dashed up the steps and pulled the elaborate ringer.
He entered the home, while the horses stamped and champed sweating in the early morning air, no one else departed from the coach which had curtains drawn closed.
From the home another servant dashed, buttoning his coat quickly he smothed his coat-tails and approached the coachman at the reigns. With practiced grace he took the lead for the horses and stood by the front of the animals, producing a few apple pieces from a pocket so as to calm the animals more easily. The coachman then got down from the front and arranged the steps for the coach door.
All stood waiting for some time.
...
Presently from within the home a woman in a simple frock dress and a young man in a red military cut coat came out to the coach. Both of them deceded the stair and bowing low before the side of the coach waited for response.
"Robert." said a womans voice from within the coach, "Come in."
The young man looked to the older one in the simple dress next to him and smiling he entered the coach.
There was little room within the coach and Robert was face to face with Marsha, the Countess Dawn at the moment he entered.
"M..Majesty." he blurted out and tried to embrace her hand as quickly as he could upon entering the coach.
"Well Robert, you have been accepted and the Empress supports your decision." She had a sour look on her face. "I do not." Then she smiled...one of those smiles that can part the clouds on a rainy day. "I will be certain to send you off properly though!" She then embraced him quickly.
Robert was smiling and enjoying the embrace, when a male throat cleared outside the coach.
"Yes Countess," Robert managed to kiss her gloved hand this time better composed.
"Go fetch your needs and I will transport you to the court and your commissioning."
Robert had a confused look, Marsha, the Countess Dawn continued.
"Go, GO. Quickly now."
The smartly dressed young man then vaulted from the coach, nodding a greeting to his father, whom now turned a pale shade on seeing Marsha; he did not interrupt the man as he dashed up the stairs three at a time flying to his chambers.
"Prince Blade." Said Marsha, the Countess Dawn holding out a scrap of paper with a bright blue ribbon attached. "This is for you."
Taking the note the older man then carefully opened the note:
Prince Blade,
By the order of the Empress, Prince Axe request for attendance with The Prince of Wales Troop Depot has been granted.
Prince Axe is to travel at once with my agent.
Maj. General Done
The elder Prince nodded curtly to Countess Dawn, knowing of her favor with the Empress, he decided to only encourage the others of the family that were now appearing to see the strange visitor, to return into the home.
Prince Blade then embraced his son Robert before he boarded the coach, as his travel trunks were loaded by the puffing footman.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Military Maneuvers ... part one
Gideon Lewdon, newest Knight of Marie Teaser, surveyed the columns moving in the valley below.
His task was to break the Altmoranian siege of Oldmütz, currently being lead by their young arch-duke jungmeister "Fritz".
The fortifications would easily hold for the summer, whether or not they could weather all of autumn or into winter was another question altogether.
The Altmoranian attempt at storming had not worked and now siegeworks were in progress, ultimately the Altmoranians were also not ready for an extended siege it would seem as their heavy ordinance was not in place and the supplies for keeping such a large force static were going to have to run thru some mountain passes.
This was where Brigadier Lewdon came in, Maj. General Done had set him the task of harrassing these supplies. First the Hussars would have to work with local Jagers and Grenzer formations in determining the routes of Altmoranian supplies. Once these were found then his new columns could be brought into action!
His task was to break the Altmoranian siege of Oldmütz, currently being lead by their young arch-duke jungmeister "Fritz".
The fortifications would easily hold for the summer, whether or not they could weather all of autumn or into winter was another question altogether.
The Altmoranian attempt at storming had not worked and now siegeworks were in progress, ultimately the Altmoranians were also not ready for an extended siege it would seem as their heavy ordinance was not in place and the supplies for keeping such a large force static were going to have to run thru some mountain passes.
This was where Brigadier Lewdon came in, Maj. General Done had set him the task of harrassing these supplies. First the Hussars would have to work with local Jagers and Grenzer formations in determining the routes of Altmoranian supplies. Once these were found then his new columns could be brought into action!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Interesting developments
Over on the EvE blog, there's been some interesting discussion about the Ottoman situation.
Now I've had another interesting idea ....
From the Baron V. Kluggelhande, representative of Frankszonia ....
Now since the real trouble obviously originates from the Grand Wazoo of Instant Bull, why don't we search for a connection with the P'Shaw of I Ran of Purses?
Also, I suspect that the Sultanate would be vulnerable to the agitations of provocateurs among not only the various subjugated peoples, such as the Geeks, but also among the various regional Bey and Beylerbegs who might find a bit of creative confusion in "complying with Imperial commands" quite profitable and liberating.
On the other hand, we must guard against the nefarious schemes of the Elector whose heretical leanings might lend itself to using the Turks in his own ambitions ... further, I suspect that we need to be alert for the ambitions of local potentates, such as Hesse-Homburg, siphoning away the Imperial forces for their own aggrandizement.
Now I've had another interesting idea ....
From the Baron V. Kluggelhande, representative of Frankszonia ....
Now since the real trouble obviously originates from the Grand Wazoo of Instant Bull, why don't we search for a connection with the P'Shaw of I Ran of Purses?
Also, I suspect that the Sultanate would be vulnerable to the agitations of provocateurs among not only the various subjugated peoples, such as the Geeks, but also among the various regional Bey and Beylerbegs who might find a bit of creative confusion in "complying with Imperial commands" quite profitable and liberating.
On the other hand, we must guard against the nefarious schemes of the Elector whose heretical leanings might lend itself to using the Turks in his own ambitions ... further, I suspect that we need to be alert for the ambitions of local potentates, such as Hesse-Homburg, siphoning away the Imperial forces for their own aggrandizement.
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