Nero Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 They already kept cats as rat catchers during this time period aboard ships and warehouses and whatnot. Though tbh I'm not entirely sure if the cats wouldn't just catch it from the damn rats anyways. Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Wasn't it the flees on the rats that transmitted it, not the rats themselves? Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim_ Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Wasn't it the flees on the rats that transmitted it, not the rats themselves?That is the case. And now I have to find a medieval flea repellent (research?) on wikipedia aside from the usual "KILL IT WITH FIRE" bit. EDIT: can anyone suggest some good movies for me to rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphi Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hmmm... I'm sure there is some kind of traditional chemical used as flea repellant. Anybody know anything about any such substance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Current Infrastructure: 1.25Current Army: 5000 cataphracts. Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim_ Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It would appear feeding animals garlic may help with the fleas... Can anyone give me an idea of how good "Boondock saints" are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It's a good enough movie. Entertaining, atleast. Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul191600 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Everyone knows that the black plague was caused by aliens. The sour dough of the epitmous pie hungers for another's sweet lips to be dulled into a state of most irreverant humblenessTUBULAR BELLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 nooo... really? it was actually caused by rats transmiting the plague across the ships, from asia. the unimunizized Europeans didnt know what hit em. Youtube account: Earthgragonsage; currently uploading not an effing thing.[hide=Memorable Crossroads Quotes.]Reigan: NO MOOSE CAN SAVE US NOW; ...Had that been taken out of context, it would have been comical... Right now, it's terrifying.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retech Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Heh, once people are done with their plague prevention plans, just send them my way please. I haven't started rolling on it, at least until the Mongols come in. Remember that armies from plague infested lands bring plague! :D  Now to list some possible effects:Economic penalty (trade routes shut down for the most part)Social UnrestPossible Plague RiotsCult religions based on some crazy ideas about the plague which will spread the plague, yet gain followers anywaysArmies will have trouble fighting in the streets with all the dead corpses Effects that I don't want to use and why:Plague kills off large portions of armies - Not really fun to have your force decimated, when they could be decimated by the Mongols instead Master of your domain? I am Lord of the manor, Queen of the castle, King of the county! Former moderator of the original DungeoneeringFormer moderator of Ye Olde HegemonyModerator of the remake of DungeoneeringFormer Empress of the Lichten Empire (Hegemony)Former President of the United States (Hegemony)Former Emporer of Imperial Japan (Hegemony)Czarina Catherine of Imperial Russia (Hegemony  The only difference between a disagreement between friends, an argument between strangers, and a feud between enemies is the ability to reconcile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimage_a Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 How can you blame something so innocent looking.  Crete begins herding and breeding rats BEFORE they are infected by plague. An arsnal of rats are kept and then the Holy Order of the Banhammer declares that all other rats of infidels, and national rat killing week is begun, as much as 5% of the budget is spent per year on rat catchers, with 15% set aside as a bonus to be split between all the rat catchers after the first year that there are no rats anywhere on the island, except the arsnal. Extermination is expected to take three or four years. Cretian Shepard Cats are being bred to. http://www.uzzisoft..../archimage.jpegWell I knew you wouldn't agree. I know how you hate facing facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icuownage Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Well I actually researched public hygiene earlier, and maybe it will pay off.. Anyway, waiting for an update before I do anything, and my plague plan is basically shut all ports, cats can get flees from rats, and if the rat dies the flea will just... You know.. Flee. PUN \:D/ It's a REALLY big shaft.I didn't catch fire, I used the can of hairspray as a flamethrower and pointed it at my arm.how are you going to ignore my posts when I'm offering to let you live as my vassal in two weeks time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 The black plague lasted for like 300 years in western europe, while not really affecting much of eastern (even poland was unnafected, I think). Just saying. Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasignhagj Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 @Archi - What's the point of breeding the rats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim_ Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hey retech.... so when are the ottomans coming into play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 The black plague lasted for like 300 years in western europe, while not really affecting much of eastern (even poland was unnafected, I think). Just saying.It also killed 1/3rd of the population of Europe... Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retech Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Report to the Royal Courts of Europe The thirty thousand strong first wave of the Mongol invasion has wheeled around and galloped straight back over the east-west divide into Mongolia. It is rumored that there has been a leadership dispute within the Mongolian hoard, probaly after the death of an important strongman in the despotic society.  Meanwhile the plague has thus far been contained, and has not yet spread to any other country. Master of your domain? I am Lord of the manor, Queen of the castle, King of the county! Former moderator of the original DungeoneeringFormer moderator of Ye Olde HegemonyModerator of the remake of DungeoneeringFormer Empress of the Lichten Empire (Hegemony)Former President of the United States (Hegemony)Former Emporer of Imperial Japan (Hegemony)Czarina Catherine of Imperial Russia (Hegemony  The only difference between a disagreement between friends, an argument between strangers, and a feud between enemies is the ability to reconcile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim_ Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hmm that is... bad for me. Hey dusty where did you get the icon for the castle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimage_a Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 @Archi - What's the point of breeding the rats? Sketches of the new super rat are dispatched to [Trol's country] (Only open if you are Trol, thanks =)[hide][/hide] http://www.uzzisoft..../archimage.jpegWell I knew you wouldn't agree. I know how you hate facing facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hmm that is... bad for me. Hey dusty where did you get the icon for the castle?I made it, in paint. It's two colours. Lol. And my rats are better than yours Archi: Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimage_a Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 You call that a rat! THIS IS A RAT!   http://www.uzzisoft..../archimage.jpegWell I knew you wouldn't agree. I know how you hate facing facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I see you've played knoifey-ratty before, mate. Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icuownage Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm slightly worried Archi has finally cracked and is now insane. It's a REALLY big shaft.I didn't catch fire, I used the can of hairspray as a flamethrower and pointed it at my arm.how are you going to ignore my posts when I'm offering to let you live as my vassal in two weeks time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 what? this? no, he hasnt cracked yet, hes jus delved down deep into the wacky ideas to produce this uber religous country. maybe he shouldve went wih saner ideas. Youtube account: Earthgragonsage; currently uploading not an effing thing.[hide=Memorable Crossroads Quotes.]Reigan: NO MOOSE CAN SAVE US NOW; ...Had that been taken out of context, it would have been comical... Right now, it's terrifying.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archimage_a Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 The line between insanity and genius is measured only by success, and I have a feeling that history will judge me a genius, for I intend to write it. http://www.uzzisoft..../archimage.jpegWell I knew you wouldn't agree. I know how you hate facing facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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