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LA Pythium reports seeing the forces of Lanka on our border. Our hydras are aware of the situation and ready in case hostilities should break out.

Pity Utgard
 

D3.
Mages beware. Magic bounces off Utgard giants like water on Gortex. We eat books.

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Nothing but heavy cavalry everywhere. Not even foreign dominion. Bandar Log is in balance with its surroundings.

Hummmmmm....

(and since we can't go THOG SMASH! like Utgård, we'd suffer from D3. So we won't pity them)

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Indy provs are pitifully easy in this game. As I suppose it should be, for a mega-game.

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It really depends where http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif You know, some people got indie elephants nearby http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Lingchih, c'moon, not everyone has the best recruitable heavy infantry of the game. Markatas still get slaughtered by... well, even Hoburg militia. :p

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EA Ulm reporting...sad news

IT'S A SINGLE BLACK CANDLE ON THE EDGE OF GREAT ULMMAYEEHA(that's our nations new name...)

Whomever it is...I shall smite/treat you with/to cookies...


Choose wisely..

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Hmm... where are you?

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Wouldn't you like to know...black candle guy...yeah, I'm on to you...you and your tricks...I'm on to all of you...

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

PM me if you like, as much as I'd like to paint a target on myself for that damn arrow spell(targeted or random? such a newb) and others momma didn't raise no fool...hey look a doom horror, wonder if he likes cookies, I'll ask...

Anyway, I'm not that worried, I'm sure the mighty Conan, prophet of EA ULM will "smite" any that come close, and his mighty horde of shamans will make many the eye tingle with their "flying shards"...oh yeah, watch out world...

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And up go the staling counts!

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we have had very few stales so far. Only 1 in the past 2 turns.

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Also Ma Man is not really in the game. Ma Man is the arena cash cow.

Heh! Later on in the game, can't Ma Mans gems be included in the arena prize purse?

In fact 1st deathmatch +1000gps as already stated.

2nd deathmatch same + 1/2 Ma Mans gems.

3rd deathmatch and everyone thereafter, whatever Ma Man has of value, money, gems, magic items (via luck) etc...

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Now that sounds tempting. If the gems were included in the prize, I might even be tempted to go fight.

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You think that GoRed hydra would win?

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If you are lucky, you need only one win for the prize.
If you are more lucky your combatant will fight cripled markata scout. So, even GoR Hydra has a chance. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

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Shouldn't it remain 50% of gems? In this way, the actual purse continues to slowly grow, where if you throw them all in the third, the fourth will be a somewhat smaller reward.

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Yes Jim, could do it that way instead.

Probably never have a deathmatch now and with the clam nerf no one will ever be able to wish for one... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

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Also, this just in-

EA Agartha, whoever you are since you are not listed in the first post of the other thread, you are trespassing.

I would have preferred to keep this communique private, but you will not be allowed to hold a province next to Gath's capital. We will be claiming that territory this turn, you would be wise to retreat your army so as not to lose it.

If the province is not undefended this turn, Gath will have no recourse but to consider this an act of war. There will not be a second warning.

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Darkwind, you staled! I was kidding. I was not going to attack you. Do not even know where you are, plus I am a nice guy, and rarely attack anyone early. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

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Oh my. Well, at least I have even more gold for the Bamk of Ulm to use, and I'm not at war (as far as I know), so I didn't lose any vital provinces or anything. How did I forget Kingmaker?! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/Sick.gif

Edit: Now I remember! I did the turn, but forgot to send it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

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Well for magic I think M1 is a bit overpowered.. I think M2 should give +1 and M3 +2

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Are you my neighbor? Do you not want to die?

I don't really care who I kill first (or second, or third), but bribes will be taken into account, and more serious offers of longterm mutual aid will also be considered. I always prefer to have allies, although I'll wait until I prefer to better know the strengths of potential allies before I commit.

-- The frendly neighborhood Niefels

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The races/players have been updated on this thread.

EA Agartha - nozshand

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Ah, thank you Xi. I really didn't want everyone to have to see me get so heavyhanded, but for some reason thought there wasn't a version of the list on this thread. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

But, Gath has a proud history, and will not be encroached upon by uncouth cave dwellers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/redface.gif

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I am definitely open to suggestions as to how the arena prize is worked out. I was also thinking Man's gems would make a good contribution to the prize. I think perhaps they should be converted to pearls first though, otherwise the prize would be especially beneficial to nature nations.

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I think (1 pearl x number of turns) + the 1000gp for the winner (or a formula making gold scaling too, like 500gp + 50xtrn + 10 pearls + 1/2xtrn) would be a good amount. Giving all Man's gems (2,5 pearls per turn = an hundred by turn 40) would be too much. I'd also like a reward, say half, for the finalist *if he defeated more opponents than the winner* (sometimes the winner is just the lucky guy killing the champion who defeated all others).

Now I'd like to add a condition : reward is halved if the winner don't get the trident, or is a shapeshipting unit able to unequip it. The main disavantadge of the DM is to have to risk your champion in the next match, so people avoiding it should be less rewarded.

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Utgard get headache listening to complicated equation. Too much talk. Let all giant folk unite to wipe out little children.

-DC of Utgard, the Book Burner, Winter is Coming.

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It's turn 7! Another turn closer to the opening of the Bank of Ulm!

Also, it appears MA R'lyeh does not like being disturbed by land-dwellers. I sent a message to them, and as far as I remember, no replies. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

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What no wars yet to report?!

Where is the nefarious Dr. P's Giants? He must have started next to someone he was a bit hesitant to attack.

Meanwhile LA Arcoscephale is pursuing peace and diplomacy, backed by armored elephants, dozens of Agema, and Mind Burning Mages. Yes, Xietor is off to his typical cautious start, undeterred by the graphs.

The children's tale of the race between the tortoise and the hare that so many dominions players have forgotten is still relevant! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

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Nah, I am bigger emanation of friendliness!

And you probably have some boring starting location with uber-defensive position http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Burn bright, burn early, then go nova all before the endgame micro kicks in! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Drat, the Toasty Ones of Abysia wanted the Book Burner title. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

By the way, we have a special unit in the Kingmaker mod called the Toasty Ones. Imagine a magical flaming snowman that shoots lasers from it's eyes. Fear us! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/stupid.gif

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I must have missed it. I miss some in-game messages due to my habit of just browsing them this early. It's a bad habit from SP games.

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When do the other banks open by the way? I forgot what happened to them after all.

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Hm, still no neighbours anywhere. All of my nation must be turning blind or something. But it doesn't matter, archers can't hit the broad side of a barn anyway and astral magic is Prec 100 to begin with.

Only reason I know I'm not alone is that for one turn I saw a black candle to north-west. Little foreign dominion, I'm coming for ya!

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It's an interesting point IMHO to see alterity manifesting itself as a black candle, which symbol obviously carries the essential contradiction of Life.

BTW, my little waterpond also has some black candles & I wonder how can candles light in - even shallow - seas.

Another contradiction of Life maybe .
Oh well...

[Herode of EA Oceania]

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Funny Utgard has two very close neighbors. The ones to the north are crunchy, with shiny bronze coatings and gooey on the inside. Just have to watch out for their huge grey horses with the long noses. And they have lots of books for us to burn! Yummy.

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While I hate to do it, I am looking for a permanent sub for EA Vanheim. I know the player posted for a sub, but he obviously did not find one as EA Vanheim staled, and EA Vanheim already has 2 stales so far.

The player also stated he needs a sub for a 3 week stretch starting next Thursday. If EA Vanheim stales again tomorrow the race will be set to AI. Someone may be willing to take over EA Vanheim permanently, that is not willing to do so as a temp. sub.

If anyone knows a friend that wanted in the game, or anyone following the thread who may want to join as EA Vanheim, let me know as soon as possible so you can take over the race and get a turn in for tomorrow before they are set to AI.

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I see some wars starting already, post some battle screenies and reports!

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Well dammit..... I'm pretty sure I'd rather be playing Vanheim than Gath. Gath is FUBAR. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

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LOL.. toldya = )

Three turns of no seeing + strong neighbors = one quick exit = ).

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That's The Notorious Dr. DrPraetorious, not nefarious, notorious, get it straight X.

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Or he will come and kill you!

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nefarious, adj : extremely wicked;

I selected the word i wanted. /ducks a giant snowball.

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Why hello there Calibrated Horizons and Yazan. I'm just dandy sitting here, thanks for asking. No, I would not like you burning Ulm's towns, violating Ulm's women, and stealing Ulm's gold, thanks for asking, Calibrated Horizons, especially so close to the opening of the Bank of Ulm.

Say, Calibrated Horizons, I've heard that you've met one of Ulm's closest neighbors, a certain nation of lizardmen. They say that you've not been very friendly, to the point of ignoring their messages. Would you mind elaborating on this subject? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Hey hey! LA Boggy people and EA(I think) Monkey people! say hello to EA Ulm, please don't all rush at once to greet me, and with such nice swords and sticks too.

Yeah, just met my first fellows and I'm hoping they don't kill me, really am, as that would be a shame.

In other news, man I love luck scales, well at least in this game.

Well Xietor, if I'm unlucky you might just get your wish of war reports, mainly of the EA ulmmehyaons being killed by monkeys and the boggy people http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Here's hoping they like my fine wine and fur loin cloths...

I mean...who doesn't?

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There is war. Do not kid yourself. Players are just not reporting it.

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These mega-games can be very cut-throat. If you report you are at war, another neighbor, who might not have known you were at war, may take that opportunity to stab you in the back.

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The demon kings and rightful rulers of the land of the dead hereby declare war on the world of the living.

- Tatsu Bosatsu, voice of Fudo, lord of Yomi, Hell on Earth.

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The oni of Yomi will appreciate donations for the dead. Just bury your gold with the deceased and the slain, and your contributions will be cared for in the halls of Emma-Ho and his incarnation Fudo.

Tsunekage, voice of Tatsu Bosatsu, viceroy of Fudo, lord of Yomi