Kingmaker admin

Here's a quick first draft. I've written the next section along with the conversion chart, and want to review it a bit longer.

KINGMAKER-BATTLELORE

The referee will first determine the number of players, selected nobles, and faction names. The players will receive an equal number of Crown Cards, and will be secretly informed of their starting draw by the referee. The players will assign cards to nobles as in the basic game, and will secretly tell the referee their starting positions on the map. All players will then receive a group message from the “herald” accurately relaying the locations of all nobles and heirs, as well as who possesses what Crown Card. The game is now ready to begin.

Turn Sequence

The first action of each turn will be to draw TWO event cards. Since movement is handled for all factions simultaneously, two cards will ensure enough chaos to wreck plans and create opportunities. The events will be announced and the results applied exactly as in Kingmaker, unless the event card is a Writ or a Free Move. If these are drawn, the referee will randomly and secretly determine which faction gets the card.

Once the Events phase is complete, players will relay their moves for the turn to the referee. This can be done in person, by phone, or by e-mail. If the players have an aim in mind other than simple point-to-point movement, they must be clear and specific. For example, it is perfectly acceptable to instruct the herald that a stack’s orders are to pursue and if able intercept/attack a particular heir or noble. Every turn’s movement will be accomplished in a randomly determined order by faction. If a faction’s heirs or nobles are intentionally intercepted prior to their move by a hostile faction, they are held in place and their move is cancelled.

Once movement is complete, the referee will confirm what players wish to attack a rival faction or conduct a siege. Sieges will be handled normally. Any nobles bottled up by a siege will have the opportunity to sally forth for a field battle if they have enough Crown Card points to prevent a “walkover”. For the purposes of this game, a field battle walkover will be called anytime the Crown Card points superiority is a ratio of 4-1 or greater. Pre-battle diplomacy is encouraged, and, if both players can be satisfied, battle is not required.

Once all conflicts are resolved, the Parliament and Coronation phases are completed. Players will then be notified of their new Crown Card, and a new turn begins.

Resolving Battles