[OOC] World in Revolution: 1861

[NarcolepticSailor]

Pasta Sentient said
I figured as such. So that means a peace treaty will be needed eventually. Just wanted it clarified. Thanks narc.

No problem, man.

Also its so damned quiet in the IRC. I'm all alone. :(

[AegonVI]

Hello? Anyone??

[null123]

TO IRC!

[thorgili]

I just realized the treaty of Saint Petersburg is not up on the list of treaties

[solamelike]

Im sure a history buff could help me here.
At this point in time 'up-to-date' militaries where using percussion cap muzzle loading rifles and cap-and-ball revolvers right?
Were smoothbore rifles still the main driving force or was the rifled barrel more common at this point?
When did self contained cartridges become the militaries go to rifles?

[AegonVI]

solamelike said
Were smoothbore rifles still the main driving force or was the rifled barrel more common at this point?

Not entirely sure, but I think these became more widespread during the ACW... I could be wrong, though

[thorgili]

Rifled barrels were used quite a lot since the invention of the Minnie ball made them easier to load and and allowed bullet to spin much more efficiently than the ball shot and then with the invention of breech loaders furthered this use basically phasing out smooth bore

[thorgili]

So at this point rifling is much prevalent among modernized armies with most non-militia units armed with percussion cap rifles and even most militias are armed with rifled guns but are not as common as smoothbores

[solamelike]

Ok thanks for that.
If anyone would like to add anything to it im sure it would be helpful not only for myself but other people.

[Outcast]

Status report: I'm in Bangkok, I am very hungover, and I still have a 12 hour flight leaving in 5 hours or so. Should be back to normal after that. Hope the rest of y'all are doing well.

[AegonVI]

Outcast said
Status report: I'm in Bangkok, I am hungover, and I still have a 12 hour flight leaving in 5 hours or so. Should be back to normal after that. Hope the rest of y'all are doing well.

Ooh. I hope you get to feelin' better Outcast... If you need a break definitely take one.

[NarcolepticSailor]

Outcast said
Status report: I'm in Bangkok, I am hungover, and I still have a 12 hour flight leaving in 5 hours or so. Should be back to normal after that. Hope the rest of y'all are doing well.

Damn man, that is one hell of a flight. Hope you enjoyed yourself.

[Kho]

Outcast said
Status report: I'm in Bangkok, I am hungover, and I still have a 12 hour flight leaving in 5 hours or so. Should be after that. Hope the rest of y'all are doing well.

Bangkok has him now...

[thorgili]

Hungover in Bangkok I'd make sure all of your limbs are in check and you have no stds a drunk night in bangkok usually end with you regretting a lot of decisions.

[Heyitsjiwon]

Gentlemen, on behalf of Siam:



I will expect the money in my Swiss bank account promptly for Outcast's safe return.

[thorgili]

Damn Pasta urged the UK this resides under your juristinciton send Connery he is the best of the bonds or myers incase we need a comedic parody

[Pasta Sentient]

We're coming, Outcast. Just hold on.

[solamelike]

Pasta Sentient said
We're coming, Outcast. Just hold on.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN !
PIP PIP CHEERIO!

[AegonVI]

So does anyone else know more or less what they want to do next year or is it just me??

[Rare]

AegonVI said
So does anyone else know more or less what they want to do next year or is it just me??

I'm just going to be like, "PEACE. EVERYONE OF YOU NEEDS PEACE."