Solium Infernum lives!

[Archinerd]

I just sent a PM with the join code. I think it should let you into the lobby.

The side effect of me setting up the lobby is that I got to choose my Archfiend first. Sorry if you all were banking on Belial.

That's fine. I was kind of hoping the game would allow us to bid on them or something though.

[AWS260]

I chose Andromalius, who is very pretty and therefore you should definitely trust them. Definitely.

[El Guapo]

I joined, as Lilith. If you oppose me it basically means that you hate women.

[baelthazar]

I joined, as Lilith. If you oppose me it basically means that you hate women.

Hate BIRD women.

"I love all of you and wish none of you harm. I have no aspirations to the throne and just want to have a good time." (Smiles in Belial)

[AWS260]

The downside of this new version is that unlike original SI, my laptop can't run it, so I won't be able to take turns during the workday.

[El Guapo]

The downside of this new version is that unlike original SI, my laptop can't run it, so I won't be able to take turns during the workday.

Sounds like someone who is not ready to be archdemon.

[WYBaugh]

The downside of this new version is that unlike original SI, my laptop can't run it, so I won't be able to take turns during the workday.

Sounds like someone who is not ready to be archdemon.

[Archinerd]

I'm officially in the game now as Erzsebet. I think one of you jerks must have borked my join game ritual.

[AWS260]

The first turn, and people are already looting my vault? The nerve.

[Zarathud]

You can't trust anyone these days.

[baelthazar]

The first turn, and people are already looting my vault? The nerve.

Those fiends! Errr.... I mean...

[Zarathud]

If you never have it, you can’t lose it.

[LordMortis]

Where's the AAR? Where're the pictures?

[baelthazar]

Where's the AAR? Where're the pictures?

While this would be awesome, I can’t think of a way to do this that wouldn’t show everyone hidden information about the game!

[AWS260]

I'll try to take and crop some screenshots at the beginning of the next turn, to show the map for easier following-along.

[LordMortis]

[Zarathud]

Very happy to see turns process last night. Not much going on now, but my intentions in claiming territory are purely peaceful and defensive. I have a nicely defensive location, so any thoughts of conquering me are foolish.

Just keep away from my stronghold and territory, and we can co-exist a while.

[El Guapo]

Other than restricting the movement of other players, is there any benefit to holding empty cantons? Just wondering if there's some bonus to prestige or anything else from having a big domain. Obviously a benefit to cut other players off from being able to reach Pandaemonium or a PoP, of course.

[Archinerd]

Other than restricting the movement of other players, is there any benefit to holding empty cantons? Just wondering if there's some bonus to prestige or anything else from having a big domain. Obviously a benefit to cut other players off from being able to reach Pandaemonium or a PoP, of course.

Prestige is awarded for territory claimed.... But I don't remember how the math works.

[Zarathud]

There is no benefit, let me collect them all!

[AWS260]

No screenshots today, because SI has co-opted the Steam's screenshot button (F12) and now it opens a feedback form.

[El Guapo]

ok, which a-hole played the tribute corruption event?

[El Guapo]

Also, is there an explanation available about how praetor dueling works? As far as I can tell, each praetor picks a move, that has a number as well as some type of ability, often a bonus against a specific other type of move in a rock-paper-scissors kind of way. Is it generally whoever has the higher ultimate number wins?

Also how does bribery work in praetor fights? It appears that the high bidder (if anyone) gets a bonus in the fight...but how much of a bonus?

[Zarathud]

Easy, surrender and your Praetor lives.

[AWS260]

Like every other time I've played SI, I am pretty sure that I have permanently f*cked myself by misplaying these early turns.

[baelthazar]

Like every other time I've played SI, I am pretty sure that I have permanently f*cked myself by misplaying these early turns.

Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. (Smiles in Belial)

[El Guapo]

I now have two legions! Phear me.

[AWS260]

I had two legions. Now I have one.

[Archinerd]

I'm getting my butt kicked.

[baelthazar]

I'm getting my butt kicked.

It's still pretty early.

[hepcat]

I just finished my first game against the AI. So I THINK I’m starting to understand how it all works.

[AWS260]

I'm getting my butt kicked.

That's exactly what a scheming archfiend would say to deflect attention.

[El Guapo]

I am offended that you all voted the infestation into my territory.

[baelthazar]

I am offended that you all voted the infestation into my territory.

Yeah, and they appeared between both of us, how nice.

[El Guapo]

I am offended that you all voted the infestation into my territory.

Yeah, and they appeared between both of us, how nice.

There are worse events, though. At least the hell hounds (or striders or whatever they're called) can be useful in training up legions.

[Zarathud]

You would think that….

[baelthazar]

When I was trying to win the tutorial game, the AI exiled/excommunicated me. That was pretty devastating.

[AWS260]

I still can't figure out how to take a screenshot, but for the viewing public, here's a summary of who's who, with current prestige totals on turn 15:

AWS260 - Andromalius, 31
El Guapo - Lilith, 22
Archinerd - Erzsebet, 10
Zarathud - Astaroth, 42
Baelthazar - Belial, 76

A spoilered summary of my situation:

Spoiler:

I hold no places of power. Those within reach of me have already been taken.

I had two legions, but the one I had purchased was destroyed by an event, so I'm down to my starting legion. It's not a very good legion - high Infernal skill, but not enough hit points to survive long enough to use it.

I am heavily invested in Charisma. This would be great if we were playing the original Solium Infernum, where Charisma was far and away the most important trait. But this new SI is better balanced. Charisma is no longer OP, and it doesn't do anything to help you take places of power or win fights in the field.

I'm pretty sure that there's no way I can win, already. And so I've sent a message to Zarathud to float the idea of becoming his blood vassal.

[LordMortis]

Windows PrintScreen or CTRL-PrintScreen or Alt=PrintScreen? and then paste into an editor, like bitmap? That's what I do. But if it's a hassle, don't worry about it. You don't need to do chores just for my benefit.

[Zarathud]

How the hell is Belial getting all that prestige? Are you all rolling over at his feet?