Let's Play: SuperPower - Page 6

Geminex · 12-27-2009, 08:18 PM

Good lord, I have to get me this game. Seems rather awesome. Aaaanyway...

On the military sector, have you considered an alliance with Finland and Sweden and then a strike against poland? It wouldn't be too capable to resistance, and it should be quite easy to foster dislike against it. It'd place you in a position where you could easily expand south and then strike either against the middle east or central europe. (This shall be known as operation Typewriter).

As for financing this shizz...

I'd expand my intelligence and research sectors, while implementing long-term supply-side policies. That is to say, invest much of the government's budget into further infrastructure improvements. The downsides of higher taxation will be offset by the multiplier effect (every dollar that the government spends will be spent again by the consumer receiving it, generating wealth continuously)...

As for your inflation? If anything it should be going down, since you're taxing the country, resulting in less income and thus in less demand. If you wanna raise it again, interest rates are good...
Alternatively you could implement some labor reforms, decrease the amount of workers, possibly by just raising unemployment benefits or lowering the minimum age for retirement. That'll raise your approval ratings again, counteracting any increases in taxation.

Back to grand strategy, once your infrastructure is awesome, your economy is stable, your research is advanced, your alliances are secure and poland's image is wrecked, (Should take a while), then you start building up your military and initiate operation typewriter.

...

But that's just my two cents.

Bob The Mercenary · 12-27-2009, 08:31 PM

o_O Gwah! One at a time people, one at a time. xD

And Mac I thought you were already in it, part of the military hivemind or something.

Current Developements as of December 15, 2001:

I managed to trick France and Belgium into signing an economic partnership under the guise of helping Belgium out of its earthquake situation. While at the same time we encountered bad news of our own. A severe drought has impaired our food production. Much of our population will be going hungry this Christmas. But, we have pulled through worse. That was a pretty big hit we took though. Took almost $15 billion to compensate. And wouldn't you know it, China adds to the hurt with a disaster of their own.

Speaking of population, we are doing awesome. If we hold steady we are looking at a .1% increase per year, which is perfection.

I'll get to work on the various trade deals you guys outlined right away. I also took the opportunity to upgrade our covert cells. We now have 1 level 1 cell, 2 level 2 cells, and 2 level 3 cells. We should be able to execute successful operations in small countries now without worry.

Flarecobra · 12-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Now, this is just me thinking....but we should also think about doing something with Denmark, no?

Tev · 12-27-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Flarecobra

Now, this is just me thinking....but we should also think about doing something with Denmark, no?

Well it is in a very good position militaristically speaking, but trade will have to wait until we finalize our ties with China and America.

Geminex · 12-27-2009, 08:37 PM

I take it my masterpiece of strategic advice was not persuasive enough and we're still going after belgium?

Cause if so, I'd recommend that we research to improve our infantry instead of our tanks (central europe=infantry paradise, tank hell) and get on the USA's good side.

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Now, this is just me thinking....but we should also think about doing something with Denmark, no?

Denmark is interesting. Perhaps we could weaken it covertly, and when the time is right strike through it towards Germany? Don't take it yet, but perhaps prepare to for a future 2-pronged assault against Germany's North.

Also: I'm an idiot. When I wrote about taking Poland I was under the assumption and we were Norway, not the Netherlands.

*Facepalm*

Bob The Mercenary · 12-27-2009, 08:55 PM

Just checked out Denmark. It would be a bloody war, but we would break them if we took them right now...and they weren't part of NATO.

May 24, 2002

Nailed down an economic partnership with the U.S., but China, Finland, and Sweden all refused them, along with cultural exchanges. Perhaps this just isn't the right time. Our generous foreign aid will eventually bring our relations to the point where we can resume talks.

I increased funding for research, infrastructure, and environment to avert any more disasters. Our economy seems to be leveling out, though I would have rather it leveled out higher. Somehow we seem to have eliminated virtually all corruption in the government. Probably through our new, more aggressive administration policies.

For a moment I thought about eliminating foreign aid and tourism altogether, but our savings would only be about $10 billion, a mere drop in the bucket. Instead I'll just hope for aggressive infrastructure spending to bring us back into the black.

[Edit] Oh, and our resource output seems to be in a death spiral, sitting at around 92% now when it was peaking before at 98%. My inner Republican says return some control of the resources to the public sector, but it's up to you guys.

[Edit2] Our covert ops are standing by whenever you guys decide on a victim.

Tev · 12-27-2009, 09:00 PM

Well if China isn't playing ball right now, see if we can't get a good deal with Japan.

Also, what African countries are on your guys' destabilization list? I'm thinking about maybe seeing if we can get an economic foothold in the area and knowing what you plan on breaking down will help me decide what I want to help build up.

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 12-27-2009, 09:04 PM

What about Canada? We/they have resources you can plunder.

Flarecobra · 12-27-2009, 09:09 PM

I'd say we take down Denmark. Nip that threat in the bud.

Suggest covert units first to weaken their production capability, and if possable, some of their military strength.

Gregness · 12-27-2009, 09:10 PM

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but the OP says that secretary of state is still open so I'll take it if no one objects.

12-27-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	o_O Gwah! One at a time people, one at a time. xD And Mac I thought you were already in it, part of the military hivemind or something. Current Developements as of December 15, 2001: I managed to trick France and Belgium into signing an economic partnership under the guise of helping Belgium out of its earthquake situation. While at the same time we encountered bad news of our own. A severe drought has impaired our food production. Much of our population will be going hungry this Christmas. But, we have pulled through worse. That was a pretty big hit we took though. Took almost $15 billion to compensate. And wouldn't you know it, China adds to the hurt with a disaster of their own. Speaking of population, we are doing awesome. If we hold steady we are looking at a .1% increase per year, which is perfection. I'll get to work on the various trade deals you guys outlined right away. I also took the opportunity to upgrade our covert cells. We now have 1 level 1 cell, 2 level 2 cells, and 2 level 3 cells. We should be able to execute successful operations in small countries now without worry. __________________ Bob Dole

12-27-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Now, this is just me thinking....but we should also think about doing something with Denmark, no? __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

12-27-2009, 08:55 PM	#6
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	Just checked out Denmark. It would be a bloody war, but we would break them if we took them right now...and they weren't part of NATO. May 24, 2002 Nailed down an economic partnership with the U.S., but China, Finland, and Sweden all refused them, along with cultural exchanges. Perhaps this just isn't the right time. Our generous foreign aid will eventually bring our relations to the point where we can resume talks. I increased funding for research, infrastructure, and environment to avert any more disasters. Our economy seems to be leveling out, though I would have rather it leveled out higher. Somehow we seem to have eliminated virtually all corruption in the government. Probably through our new, more aggressive administration policies. For a moment I thought about eliminating foreign aid and tourism altogether, but our savings would only be about $10 billion, a mere drop in the bucket. Instead I'll just hope for aggressive infrastructure spending to bring us back into the black. [Edit] Oh, and our resource output seems to be in a death spiral, sitting at around 92% now when it was peaking before at 98%. My inner Republican says return some control of the resources to the public sector, but it's up to you guys. [Edit2] Our covert ops are standing by whenever you guys decide on a victim. __________________ Bob Dole Last edited by Bob The Mercenary; 12-27-2009 at 09:00 PM.

12-27-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope Definitely NOT a samurai Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Location: Wherever the wind leads me Posts: 5,347	What about Canada? We/they have resources you can plunder. __________________ Lost in the Music ~ On Hiatus Tales of a Torn World ~ World Building

12-27-2009, 09:09 PM	#9
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	I'd say we take down Denmark. Nip that threat in the bud. Suggest covert units first to weaken their production capability, and if possable, some of their military strength. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them. Last edited by Flarecobra; 12-27-2009 at 09:12 PM.

12-27-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Good lord, I have to get me this game. Seems rather awesome. Aaaanyway... On the military sector, have you considered an alliance with Finland and Sweden and then a strike against poland? It wouldn't be too capable to resistance, and it should be quite easy to foster dislike against it. It'd place you in a position where you could easily expand south and then strike either against the middle east or central europe. (This shall be known as operation Typewriter). As for financing this shizz... I'd expand my intelligence and research sectors, while implementing long-term supply-side policies. That is to say, invest much of the government's budget into further infrastructure improvements. The downsides of higher taxation will be offset by the multiplier effect (every dollar that the government spends will be spent again by the consumer receiving it, generating wealth continuously)... As for your inflation? If anything it should be going down, since you're taxing the country, resulting in less income and thus in less demand. If you wanna raise it again, interest rates are good... Alternatively you could implement some labor reforms, decrease the amount of workers, possibly by just raising unemployment benefits or lowering the minimum age for retirement. That'll raise your approval ratings again, counteracting any increases in taxation. Back to grand strategy, once your infrastructure is awesome, your economy is stable, your research is advanced, your alliances are secure and poland's image is wrecked, (Should take a while), then you start building up your military and initiate operation typewriter. ... But that's just my two cents.

12-27-2009, 09:10 PM	#10
Gregness Never give up. Never give in. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034	Haven't read the whole thread yet, but the OP says that secretary of state is still open so I'll take it if no one objects.