9 (French units) + 2 (squadrons in West Indies) + 4 (British casualties) = 15, no?
Edit: Crap, thought it was greater than or equal to 15, not greater than. Never mind.
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Try this again.
First, in case anybody else needs them, the text of the Brilliant Stroke cards: (spoilered for long):
105. Brilliant Stroke! (Patriots)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
All Factions to Eligible.
106. Brilliant Stroke! (British)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands. Note: Reward Loyalty is not free.
British may Trump Patriot “Brilliant Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible.
107. Brilliant Stroke! (French)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
French may Trump Patriot or British “Brilliant Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible.
108. Brilliant Stroke! (Indians)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
Indians may Trump Patriot, British or French “Brilliant
Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible
French Action:
Command: Roderigue Hortalez et Cie: Pay 8 resources to increase Patriot resources by 9.
Special Activity: Preparer la Guerre: Move 1 squadron to West Indies
Also I’m doing a weird shift this week with no internet access so should be posting in the AM and late nights.
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@admanb for Event, Limited Command, or Pass on the Economic Liberalism card.
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Indians will take limited command and will Raid from SW into NC, reducing opposition and adding a Raid token, then Plunder to steal two resources from the Patriots.
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was accepted by one-third of the
population while one-third was against it, and one-third was
neutral. Thousands of Patriots gathered and destroyed the signs
and symbols that represented the British Crown. Rioters destroyed
a statue of King George III in New York.
British Resources: 7
Patriot Resources: 11
French Resources: 7
Indian Resources: 4
Total Support: 5
Total Opposition: 7
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 4
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
Per PM the British are going to play their Brilliant Stroke to prevent the Patriots from declaring independence, so @TheColonel to play!
We received a first draft copy, and I must say this document needs some major revision. I'll send you a new version that I think you'll find better overall. My men will be along shortly.
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"All men are granted by their Creator certain inalianable rights; among these rights are life, liberty, and one Brilliant Stroke card" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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"All men are granted by their Creator certain inalianable rights; among these rights are life, liberty, and one Brilliant Stroke card" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Though it's arguably closer to the Locke reference than Jefferson's take.
Limited Command 1 - Muster in Boston
Place 6 Regulars. Place 2 Tories. Spend 3 Resources to Reward Loyalty and bring Boston to Active Support.
Limited Command 2 - Garrison in Charles Town
Move 2 Regulars from New York City, move 1 Regular from Quebec City, move 3 Regulars from Savannah to Charles Town. Activate 2 Militia.
Special Activity - Skirmish in Charles Town
Remove 2 Militia and 1 British Regular to casualties.
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French Settlers Help
After the French lost French Canada to the British in the Seven Years’
War, 80,000 French settlers stayed behind. During the American
Revolution some provided assistance and fought for the Patriots.
British Resources: 4
Patriot Resources: 11
French Resources: 7
Indian Resources: 4
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
Indians will take limited command and will Raid from SW into NC, reducing opposition and adding a Raid token, then Plunder to steal two resources from the Patriots.
@admanb Just saw this and maybe it's too late to do anything about it, but you couldn't have taken the Plunder special activity at this time. If the first eligible player does a command + special activity (as I did), the next eligible player can either take the event or play a limited command (command in one space with no special activity).
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Having reset that (and accurately given the Patriots a resource for passing) the Patriots now have 14, the Indians have 2, and there's still an active war party in NC.
Indians will Gather and place a Village in the NW.
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Benedict Arnold
He distinguished himself through acts of valor including the Capture
of Fort Ticonderoga, the Victory at Valcour Island, the Kennebec Expedition
against Quebec (including preserving the American Army
on its retreat from Canada), the Battle of Ridgefield, Connecticut
(after which he was promoted to major general), operations in relief
of the Siege of Fort Stanwix, and key actions during the Battle of
Saratoga where he suffered leg injuries that sidelined him for several
years. Frustrated with being passed over for promotion and accused
of corruption, Arnold decided to defect and opened secret negotiations
with the British. Arnold’s scheme to surrender Fort West Point to
the British was exposed. Arnold fled down the Hudson River to
the British sloop-of-war Vulture, narrowly avoiding capture by
the forces of George Washington, who had been alerted to the plot.
British Resources: 4
Patriot Resources: 14
French Resources: 6
Indian Resources: 2
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
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Continental MArines
The Continental Marine Act of 1775 of the 2nd Continental Congress
decreed: “That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of
one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers,
as usual in other regiments…that particular care be taken that no
persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but
such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to
be able to serve for and during the present war with Great Britain
and the Colonies.”
British Resources: 6
Patriot Resources: 8
French Resources: 6
Indian Resources: 2
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
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I would have played my Brilliant Stroke card then. It'd be nice to have a brief period where we can see the next card before the first eligible faction takes it's turn.
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Err -- sorry, you need both Regulars and Tories in a space to build support, so Savannah is currently the only option.
Remove a militia from Massachusetts.
Jacque Turgot's Economic Liberalism
A French economist and statesman, he is today best remembered as
an early advocate for economic liberalism.
British Resources: 7
Patriot Resources: 4
French Resources: 15
Indian Resources: 3
Total Support: 5
Total Opposition: 9
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 4
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 15
Since everyone is re-eligable it's @Hedgethorn to play.
9 (French units) + 2 (squadrons in West Indies) + 4 (British casualties) = 15, no?
Edit: Crap, thought it was greater than or equal to 15, not greater than. Never mind.
First, in case anybody else needs them, the text of the Brilliant Stroke cards: (spoilered for long):
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
All Factions to Eligible.
106. Brilliant Stroke! (British)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands. Note: Reward Loyalty is not free.
British may Trump Patriot “Brilliant Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible.
107. Brilliant Stroke! (French)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
French may Trump Patriot or British “Brilliant Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible.
108. Brilliant Stroke! (Indians)
Execute two free Limited Commands and one Special Activity
in any order. Leader must be involved in at least one of the
Limited Commands.
Indians may Trump Patriot, British or French “Brilliant
Stroke!”
All Factions to Eligible
French Action:
Command: Roderigue Hortalez et Cie: Pay 8 resources to increase Patriot resources by 9.
Special Activity: Preparer la Guerre: Move 1 squadron to West Indies
@A Half Eaten Oreo for next action.
I originally misread that too and only figured out my mistake by looking at the board track.
Patriots pass.
The Declaration of Independence was accepted by one-third of the
population while one-third was against it, and one-third was
neutral. Thousands of Patriots gathered and destroyed the signs
and symbols that represented the British Crown. Rioters destroyed
a statue of King George III in New York.
British Resources: 7
Patriot Resources: 11
French Resources: 7
Indian Resources: 4
Total Support: 5
Total Opposition: 7
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 4
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
Per PM the British are going to play their Brilliant Stroke to prevent the Patriots from declaring independence, so @TheColonel to play!
Glass breaks
Though it's arguably closer to the Locke reference than Jefferson's take.
Place 6 Regulars. Place 2 Tories. Spend 3 Resources to Reward Loyalty and bring Boston to Active Support.
Limited Command 2 - Garrison in Charles Town
Move 2 Regulars from New York City, move 1 Regular from Quebec City, move 3 Regulars from Savannah to Charles Town. Activate 2 Militia.
Special Activity - Skirmish in Charles Town
Remove 2 Militia and 1 British Regular to casualties.
After the French lost French Canada to the British in the Seven Years’
War, 80,000 French settlers stayed behind. During the American
Revolution some provided assistance and fought for the Patriots.
British Resources: 4
Patriot Resources: 11
French Resources: 7
Indian Resources: 4
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
@Hedgethorn
Add two Patriot militia to Quebec.
@admanb next eligible for a Limited Command only.
@admanb Just saw this and maybe it's too late to do anything about it, but you couldn't have taken the Plunder special activity at this time. If the first eligible player does a command + special activity (as I did), the next eligible player can either take the event or play a limited command (command in one space with no special activity).
Indians will Gather and place a Village in the NW.
He distinguished himself through acts of valor including the Capture
of Fort Ticonderoga, the Victory at Valcour Island, the Kennebec Expedition
against Quebec (including preserving the American Army
on its retreat from Canada), the Battle of Ridgefield, Connecticut
(after which he was promoted to major general), operations in relief
of the Siege of Fort Stanwix, and key actions during the Battle of
Saratoga where he suffered leg injuries that sidelined him for several
years. Frustrated with being passed over for promotion and accused
of corruption, Arnold decided to defect and opened secret negotiations
with the British. Arnold’s scheme to surrender Fort West Point to
the British was exposed. Arnold fled down the Hudson River to
the British sloop-of-war Vulture, narrowly avoiding capture by
the forces of George Washington, who had been alerted to the plot.
British Resources: 4
Patriot Resources: 14
French Resources: 6
Indian Resources: 2
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
@A Half Eaten Oreo
Command only
Rally
Spending 6 resources.
The Continental Marine Act of 1775 of the 2nd Continental Congress
decreed: “That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of
one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers,
as usual in other regiments…that particular care be taken that no
persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but
such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to
be able to serve for and during the present war with Great Britain
and the Colonies.”
British Resources: 6
Patriot Resources: 8
French Resources: 6
Indian Resources: 2
Total Support: 7
Total Opposition: 6
Cumulative British Casualties (CBC): 5
Cumulative Rebellion Casualties (CRC): 6
French Prep: 16
Me to play.
Then I'll Trade in the SW.
@TheColonel to decide whether to give me any resources and then take his Limited Command or Event.
Mmkay.
French play Treaty of Alliance.