The stars have aligned and that time of the month has come for me to peek my head and post another update. I don’t think making excuses will really help my case so let’s just get down to it.
[details=Update 03 – Furtherance]In case we forgot it’s still October.
I see my friend Hirate has something to share so let’s hear him out. He’s been more helpful up to this point.
Sadly this is still the time when we don’t have enough money to throw around at stimulating anything and I hate stalling people so I’ll refuse. There’s no drawback to this seeing as characters just offer you suggestions and these aren’t missions.
What to do next? Well, we get those four labor points every month so let’s put them to good use. I think I’ll go with the Water Mill to start. Why? You’ll see.
As you can tell positioning of the Water Mill will give those paddies a MUCH needed water so they can level up.
But wait – not a moment after I’ve confirmed the project Hirate paid me a visit.
Much appreciated and I will take you on that offer.
Our protagonist is a bit vague here, but in this particular case having assistance means that Water Mill is going to cost us 100 gold as opposed to 200. Which is tremendous at this point. Good man, Hirate.
Might as well spend the remaining labor points and play into my own hand with increased water supply by building another paddy adjacent.
I don’t think we have many more close friends so we’re on our own this time.
Before we advance time it’s only fair and proper we thank our friend for his help. I imagine Nuri brought over a fine quality sake.
And with that we advance… to war stage where we can still do nothing.
But fate had unexpected things in store for us.
NANI?!?
Wait, you’re serious. Oh god. You realize Nuri is an old fart… wait, this is a political marriage to solidify two families. Yeah, that has to be it. All things considering I am looking for a leg up and marriage arrangement is a pretty big deal. Let’s do it.
Courtesy of fictional maidens and daughters probably has something to do with and to my defense I didn’t really delay it so I can look his daughter up but rather instantly accepted. Let’s hope we find each other agreeable.
And to make things further hilarious our visit kicks in in. Hello, father-in-law. Let’s drink.
I also imagine the drinks softened up Nui to hear his friend was taking over one of the mission objectives, but it’s no big deal.
At this point all objectives have been claimed or finished, making the eventual completion of the mission inevitable. Good. Time for another step for clan Oda.
I see what you’re doing, merchant. I’ll take your gold, but temper your expectations in the future.
With that month has run out and we move on.
Nothing extraordinary to note here. At least we’re not going bankrupt.
Another month and another building season. I’ll hit up another Lumber Mill to maximize on production since we have the capabilities.
Followed by a Paddy.
This one sadly won’t be influenced by the Water Mill, but it still has above average yield and it’s a plot neighboring the river so we’re going with it.
Not to let it slip my mind, let’s check out my wife. That came out wrong.
H-hold on a min-
I said wai-
Just a secon-
ENOUGH!
So you’re telling me I’m married to a 12 year old girl? Now I know it’s a political marriage for sure. Putting that aside her stats are on the average side, but her Tactic could be useful if she ever saw combat AND her Trait Golden Touch is something we could definitely find a place for in a governing positioning. We’ll have to find out how much a role wives have to play because I frankly don’t remember, though.
While we’re at it your spouse is listed on profile page.
We can also use this chance to get to know our wife. For the arranged marriage being what it is we barely know each other.
That wasn’t meant to be creepy, I swear.
It’s not long into the month before we are once again stopped by our daimyo in person.
Thank you, my lord. It’s comforting to hear stewardship isn’t overlooked in favor of combat glory.
And our other visit panned out as well.
You speak truthfully… wife. I don’t think Nui will live long enough to see how grow into a woman, but some things never change.
As winter rolls around game has another screen effect ready.
Neat.
But even more importantly our daimyo took notice of us aka our honor has been accumulating steadily… mainly through his own contributions, alas. Still, we take what we can.
Toot the victory horn – we got promoted. Still a retainer, but clan title of Chief puts us on the same ground as our friend Hirate and will open up future advancements. Main thing to remember is that you cannot feasibly get control of a larger fiefdom until your clan conquers more territory. Which more than anything foreshadows the future.
But wait, a notice pops up.
No hard feelings. Your clan members are expected to pick up the slack because missions get a lot more complicated. Or should I say they get more goals you cannot achieve all by yourself.
Time for our regular meetup.
Whoa, so that 300 honor our daimyo gave us really must have been the catalyst for the promotion. Not that I’m complaining, mind you.
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This one is on the short side, but it packed a few punches I didn’t see coming. That’s what happens based on how you build your social network in Nobunaga’s Ambition, though. The way things are looking up I think war is unavoidable soon and I have no idea how to handle combat. Raw video? I don’t think screenshots will really do it justice or portray just how bad I am at it.
We’ll see.