[quote=Pasta Sentient]
Sometimes it just comes down to the rolls as well. This is not supposed to be some hyper-realistic game. It's about the fun of all those involved and creating an enjoyable alternate history. Yeah, that means that sometimes 'realistic' details might not seem 100% logical, but does it really matter?
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If it all came down to rolls, I'll be eager to see the next update, wherein the tides grossly in favour of the Ottomans will surely not repeat themselves.