Re: Easter Eggs
 

Pause is fine with me too, but I will be doing the same as Pasha =)

Re: Easter Eggs
 

I think we should pause it. 12 hours to go and a considerable number haven't played their turns.

Oh and We cave dwellers (who are sadly only able to build one cave ever /playstinyviolin) announce our offensive drive versus Mictlan; via Vanheim, and C'tis.

Actually, We have no idea where Mictlan is but we know for CERTAIN that the best amd ONLY(!) way to stop their GLOBAL DOMINATION SCHEMES is to attack Vanheim immediately.

Rathar

Re: Easter Eggs
 

Just when I withdraw from his lands too http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif.

Have fun. Watch out for the pheonix.

Re: Easter Eggs
 

Ack!!! I'm sorry I completely forgot about the pause request FAJ http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif My weekend was kind of hectic and I didnt even get back to the forums until just now.

If you like, I will delay my offensive a turn, to compensate for your staling? I really feel badly about forgetting.

Re: Easter Eggs
 

I only staled once or twice.

Its no big deal, you can keep on your offensive. I wasn't going to defend my lands anyways, only my castles. I lost a few mages to Vanheim when I could have avoided it, and I lost a province or two to Marverni and the van, but i will either recover or lose as if I hadnt staled, im sure.

Re: Easter Eggs
 

Ahhh!!!! Does that mean you did not pause the game??????

Eeeek! I assumed you did.

Re: Easter Eggs
 

Sorry, did not http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

As I said before I completely forgot. But that said, I would never pause the game without explicity stating so here in the thread (ie. "Server now paused until so-and-so"). So, always keep an eye out for a message to that effect here as it would be the rule.

Earth Gems
 

It is a sad day for the people of Marverni as the Earth Gem Crisis of '07 continues to rage unchecked through that earth-loving land. Rationing of earth gems has failed to curtail the severe shortage and the Druidic Council has become seriously concerned! To respond to the crisis, the Marverni government is now seeking international assitance. Any nation willing to trade earth gems should contact High Druid Invictus aka "The Badger" with an offer. We have many fire, air, and astral gems to barter.

Re: Earth Gems
 

If you manage to wipe me out within 10 turns, Ill convert all my gems to earth and send them as spoils of war the turn before my demise.

Rush to the holds of C'tis! I want a good last epic battle at least! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Earth Gems
 

Well I just can't stand by as Kailasa invades the rightful lands of Yomi! Especially the assassination of 4 good Onis.

Re: Earth Gems
 

Does this mean I won't be triple teamed?

Re: Earth Gems
 

Go, go, triple team powers!

Re: Earth Gems
 

I am so angry with dominions right now i can't even explain it. Why don't my units EVER do what I script them to do? Instead they choose suicide. Is it a bug? My units TRY to die.

Why is it that in essentially every game I play, the computer chooses fire shield over what I script?

Re: Earth Gems
 

I'm guessing we had a battle in this upcoming turn where your men cast fireshield, FAJ? I havent seen it yet but if so - I remember intentionally pulling my troop formations back to keep them out of your Falling Fires range. Perhaps it was just a range issue?

I can confirm when I get home and can look at my turn.

Re: Earth Gems
 

I set him to cast fire storm. Your army was full of hp 10 prot <10 guys. it would have done huge damage. Instead he cast fire shield, got diseased and ran away.

He is fire 9 and had a ton of gems on him. The only reason i can think of him not casting it is to spite me.

Re: Earth Gems
 

Your point of view is truly skewed. Those fair lands were rightfully liberated by Kailasa from the foul clutches of Lanka. It is you who chose to once again blaspheme these lands with the foul, Demonic stench of your Dai Onis by chasing away my garrisons.

Now most of your Onis are gone, their damned souls banished away to drift with the winds.

--Mumbada, High Priest of Kailasa

Re: Earth Gems
 

FAJ: I just looked at the battle and I am as confused as you. Are you 100% positive you had Firestorm scripted?

If you are then I cant think of any reason why he wouldnt cast it. The only conceivable rule that could be coming into play is the "battle too insignificant for gems" rule. But how could that be the case here with all my men and mages??

So odd. You definitely have every right to be enraged at dom3 right now.

Dwarven Hammer
 

One exclusive collector's edition Dwarven Hammer for sale! Handcrafted by the great Panethys himself. Tastefully inlaid with gold and platinum depictions of voluptous Maenads in all their wanton glory! Handle wrapped in luxurious purple velvet. It's almost too exquisite to use.

Price: 80 earth or nature gems in any combination.
Other gems or slaves may be substituted at 2:1 ratio for Astral, and 3:1 ratio for others (2 astral pearls equal 1 nature gem).

Remember, no price is too high for exclusivity!
No return no refunds, item sold as is where is, item may differ slightly in appearance from description. Please state what currency you will pay in. Item will be delivered on the turn payment was accepted.

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

Surely you are joking?

If people are in that desperate need for hammers, I will forge them for you for only 20% over cost http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

I thought he meant the unique hammer, for 50%.

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

I'll sell hammers for 10% over forge price. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

I err We err whatever own the unique hammer so no they didn't!

Big bonus hono(u)r points to Ulm for repaying a debt to Agartha despite the desperate straits they find themselves in. We had an agreement and when circumstances caused an inability to comply on their part they did their best to make things even despite their truly desperate situation/s.
Thanks!

Rathar

P.S. FAJ ow ow ow re phoenix..

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

Damn Kailasa, your misfortune costed me a good oni raider =(. "Let's raid into this undefended province ... attacked by necromancer's?! What'd you mean!"

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

But it's such a beautiful hammer! And the "Maenads' Abandon" carving is instructional too!

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

Accidently staled last turn http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif.

Re: Dwarven Hammer
 

Yes, that quite amused me I have to admit http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Uh oh, looks bleak.
 

The noble Vanheimigian race of Vanirs sees the sun setting upon their glorious empire. The hated cave-dwellers have seized upon an opportunity to come through the back door.

Things are looking bleak for Vanheim, and also for the C'tis. We have worn ourselves out fighting in the early game, and now the vultures are swooping down on us both for easy pickings.

Alas and haroog, the Vanheimigians are scattering to the hills and their home fortress has fallen.

The king is dead! Long live the king!

Re: Uh oh, looks bleak.
 

I was wondering how that jump in provinces occured =).

Re: Uh oh, looks bleak.
 

I took all my defenders off defend. Lets get this seige over with Marverni!

Re: Uh oh, looks bleak.
 

Hahahah - but I just brought my gate cleavers to bear, FAJ!!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Astral Corrtuption!!!!
 

Ohhhhhhhhhhh man.

Neifelheim: you just signed your own death warrant! How can you not expect every player to immediately go to war with you??

Re: Astral Corrtuption!!!!
 

Yes - you all should probably wipe me out as Neifelheim now.

Since I would really like to play another game, I should point this out: This really isn't a strategy I would have chosen personally, but Solo constructed a Pretender/Domain/Strategy that was designed to cast these "un-neighborly" spells. So I've gone with it. Besides, I've never gotten to cast Astral Corruption before.

Re: Astral Corrtuption!!!!
 

Neifelheim, if I had a presence close to your nation I would immediately move to crush your empire and stick your Blood Mages' heads on pikes outside your walls.

No matter, I still declare war on you.

--Mumbada, High Priest of Kailasa

Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

I've never actually cast Astral Corruption (or been in a game where it was cast), and I was dissapointed that I didn't get any messages concerning its results.

If anyone's willing to share, what did it do? Did the sky fill with Horrors? Did the spell pass unnoticed (save for the massive ritual sacrifice)? Did puppies at least whimper?

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

horrors = bad

doubleplusungood

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Everytime a mage does something like cast a spell or forge an item, there is a chance of an attack. I had 9-10 sauromancers cast summons that turn and one was attacked by a lesser horror and died.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

EEEEEEEK!!!!

Dispel! Dispel!!! Please Dispel!

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

One of my more powerful mages was casting a powerful summons. The summoned creature arrived with a Horror who then proceeded to annhilate the summoner, his bodyguards, and several powerful magic items equipped by the summoner.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

The nation of Pangaea pledges to match any public offer of astral gem donation to any honorable and reputable nation competent and confident enough to dispel these atrocious enchantments woven by the maniacal Giants.

Any information on the location of the Giants will also be appreciated.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

We are in the middle of the map - conveniently located for any and all invasion forces. All are welcome, although invading armies will not enjoy our famous late morning meal of tea and cookies.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

I had two mages summoning and one was attacked and killed. My best mage, no less!

This outrage will not stand!!! The nation of Marverni also declares war on the Niefelheim.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Hm i begin to become a fierce enemy of CB.
Why where the forging requirements for most or all boosters increased by 1 level e.g.?

Storm - Please Pause Game?
 

Hi Ironhawk:

We're having a big storm up here in New England, and I have no power or internet at home. Any chance you could put the quickhost on pause? I cannot play my turns.

The storm is supposed to die down by Tuesday afternoon.

I will try to play my turn tonight, just in case I have power, etc.

Pasha

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

A very specific set of boosters- those IW forgot to bump up when they changed the rest of them for dom3. It's actually the last remnant of the attempt to diversify magic present in the early dom3 CB versions. But since by itself it doesn't do a lot I'm planning to remove it next version.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Hey, Marverni, anyway I can bargain for my life? My lands Have a combined 67 income, and 6 gems. Do you really need to wipe me out? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

it was a cool battle though.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Pasha: yeah I will turn quicktime off when I get home. Cross your fingers that I remember! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Nope, sorry http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Yeah that battle went really poorly, but hey thats the way things go in capital assaults. The next attack will be far less rushed and far more deadly.

I do have to say tho that I'm getting really tired of Shadow Blast in general. This is the third game where my armies have been utterly destroyed by that spell. Its begining to look like Death is actually the best combat path, not Fire/Air/Earth. Very disappointing.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Its powerful. It would certaintly be more powerful if I had any gem income http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif.

But, my prophet got about 50-60 kills scripted to cloud of death then 3 blasts <spells>. Ill pay 4 gems to do that any day. Death has proven less powerful than fire in my experiance, but fire doesn't benifit from cheap astral penetration items like Shadowblast does.

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

Ugh, penetration items. Hadnt thought of that - nice!

Re: Astral Corruption: How\'s it Doing?
 

I am also curious about the effects of the giants impressive spray of global unfriendliness as I too have never seen them in action and so far I am unimpressed and wonder why the lot of you scream so much.

I have no doubt that the losses due to these spells has been greater but these losses are not publicized because of the fact that that is "sekret" info but I and no doubt others would love to hear some generalized stuff!

The agarthan's have had a Giant and his wolfpack kill off the PD of a region I had conquered and I had a demon slay off an indy commander plus some unrest but no horrors to speak of. Of course, we are all researching atm (hoping someone makes the bad mens go away, nod nod) so..

Anyways I would love more data to decide whether those spells are worth it or not and I am thinking not!

Rathar

Edit: New rank! Woot!