Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

what, like neutral? ;)

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Following this thread with concern. I don't believe I've missed a turn. Everytime I check llamaserver it says my turn file has been recieved.

Idiot proof please... Is any action required by myself.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

The nation of LA Mictaln humbly and graciously accepts the offer of peace extended by EA Mictlan. NAP 3+

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

EA Mictlan accepts as well - according to the details in my email to our younger brother.

On other subjects: MA Pangea has staled 4 of the last 5. Can a sub be found or can he be set to AI?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

EA Mictlan accepts as well - according to the details in my email to our younger brother.

On other subjects: MA Pangea has staled 4 of the last 5. Can a sub be found or can he be set to AI?

On other, other subjects: The status page for this game only shows 8 players. At least for me. LA Gath is missing completely, as are others. Anyone have an idea why?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

If they're not on Status page of Llama, that implies they've gone AI already. I'm too lazy to check in game right now though.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

You still claim to talk peace after your perposterous, perfidious, and putred actions! Your emasarries send word that one province would be the price of a lasting peace, and we agreed.

Truly you come talking peace with a gilded tounge whilest holding a dagger in your hand.

Care to explain why on the turn commencing this vacuaous peace my troops are parading the head of your so called prophet between the great temples of the one true Mictlan?

Fortunately our armies were prudently showing the flag along our borders when this betrayal occured.

You want peace! The rightful Mictlan will leave you in pieces!

I call upon the nations of Betelguese to assit in vanquishing this vile oath breaker.

Bogoffrogs has spoken.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Interesting choice of words since you attacked me first, and I have the turn file to prove it.

After you attacked I offered peace. I said that it was going to cost you *one* territory, but the cost was going to increase every turn.

Its not my fault you waited *three* turns! And now that I'm there - well you'll forgive me - but perhaps its time to enjoy the view.

As for the prophet - I can't actually stomach just running them in and killing them - so I try to get good use out of them. But I have undead hero just *dying* to be the next prophet. Well, no, thats not literally true as he's already dead. But the principle, the principle!

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I was trying to 'liberate' poor Vomi from your clutches.

As you requested, I will publically state that you attempted to make peace with me with private forum messages. Being ignorant that this was the accepted method of diplomacy I never checked my priavte messages after my brief communication with Star Shine Monarch on how to mail in my pretender, how to use mods, etc...

I had been trying to use the in game messages to conduct diplomacy. Using the in game message system I had believed we had agreed to a NAP last turn. Not knowing to check the forum message system I was unaware that further stipulations had been added for peace.

However, that said. Pratically calling me Luke Skywalker and your pathetic mewling for peace deserves a declaration of WAR

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What a shame, mictlan vs mictlan. We're all terribly, terribly sad at this turn of events. Think of all the poor virgins slaughtered at the altar and not an infidel in sight. Awful really. Tears. Big ones. I'd say my heart was bleeding but I'm afraid someone would take it for its reinvig bonus.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

virgin chick fights... Huzzah! <pulls up a chair>

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Hey!

I'm going away for easter, leaving good friday. I return Monday. Can we turn off hosting for that time? (Or maybe leave quickhosting on)....?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Chris, make sure you delete some of your messages in our box--just tried to send you one and it said you were 'full'. Happy Easter.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Ea Mictlan is looking for water breathing items, barrels of air, manuals of water breathing etc to aid with our underwater, um, exploration. And where would you rather Mictlan to explore.. underwater or above it?


Magic items to trade, and gems or gold of course.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Game politics aside, I am absolutely *amazed* at what Jim has done in this game.

113 gems / turn with 47 provinces... is more than 2.5 gems on average for EVERY SINGLE province. Unbelievable. With no plateau in site.. it just keeps going.. up.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Always get Death searched first, there are significantly more available Death sites than any other, right?

That used to be a dual edged sword, since it would hamper your diversity a bit if you got early luck with Death. Now, Monthly searches will go back over, and find what you missed in the first pass. I love it. 8 )

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Speaking on other matters, in the Dome thread Executor mentioned stacking multiple domes.

There is a bug on stacking multiple domes; as with all games exploiting bugs is against the rules. So I wanted to bring it up and makes sure people were aware of it before it became an issue in game....

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

The more expansionistic parties already have several capitals under control BTW.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

If by several you mean.. one!
Did Jim get Lanka and Pan?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

May I request an extension? I have (or will have shortly) the current turns in. However, I have been called out of town Wed/Thursday, and so would like a 36 hour extension, delaying any processing on thursday to Fri/sat?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I could really use an extra 6 hours to get this turn in properly - hope you get this in time. :o

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Dryaunda: willing to complete your trade request: Please check your messages.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Well, I managed to stale again.

I'll see if I can keep in it if we extend the timer to 72h, but if people don't want that, then I should probably offer this position up for a sub.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I may need a delay later this week. I am going in for corrective eye surgery (lasik) on Thursday, and am not sure how long until I'm seeing well enough to play. My guess is two days.

I'll play every turn I have available Thursday morning my time (late wed night US), which means nothing will be due for at least a day, but may not be able to play turns then, and even if I can probably shouldn't be staring at a screen.

So, if we can either put a delay in then, or if the admin can keep an eye out and if I haven't got a turn in I'd really appreciate it. Obviously as soon as I'm ok I'll play turns and post.

If for whatever reason I'm not back longer than people are prepared to wait, I'll wear a stale or two - don't think I've vanished and waste time searching for an AI.

If I don't come back for ages please look up a good eye specialist for me because mine obviously hasn't done his job right!

Thanks,
Dragar

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

ChrisP,

If I counted correctly, you'd have 5 capitals out of six needed for victory - but correct me if not.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

No, thats incorrect.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Here's the capital ownership as it currently stands, as far as I know:

- EA Lanka: JimMorrison
- EA Sauromatia: JimMorrison
- EA Mictlan: chrispederson
- EA Hinnom: P3D
- EA Abysia: DryaUnda

- MA Pangaea: JimMorrison
- MA Vanheim: chrispederson
- MA Jotunheim: klagrok

- LA Abysia: Dragar
- LA Ulm: P3D
- LA Gath: chrispederson
- LA Marignon: chrispederson
- LA Mictlan: Scarlioni
- LA Utgard: Stretch

Good luck with the eye surgery, Dragar! I don't mind waiting, and we could use a sub for Jim as well.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I have asked Star to set Ulm AI.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

So I staled again..... I simply have to give this excellent to position to someone else, before it is ruined due to inactivity.

Check people you know - this is not your typical "it could be an interesting position". I LOVE this game, and wish I could have kept giving it the attention that it deserves.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

IMO we should pause this game until we find a sub for Sauromatia.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Perhaps rather than force Jim to hand off a position he has worked so hard for what would people think about increasing the hosting time 12-24 hrs?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

That's fine with me. It'd be nice if Jim could finish things out.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

24 hrs sounds good.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Do we have an admin after all?

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Yes, I just haven't heard any consensus on what people want to do.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

We really need a sub for Jim. Even if he stales this turn his position is still great. A newer player would be fine too... he could just unleash the fury on the entire world and we'd still have trouble taking him down.

I vote to pause the game until we get a replacement for Jim. I also vote to increase the turn hosting times at least until we find a replacement, if we don't wind up pausing it.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Either a new sub or extending the turn so it would suit Jim.
Definitely not an AI Sauro.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Hey Guys:

Its a little unusual for players to request a delay for a different player, one that is still involved in the game.

It is often explained that stales are part of the game, and I have seen many other players take advantage of a staling opponent.

It is unfortunate, that this discussion to delay or not to delay may well decide who wins the game. It is my personal opinion that if the game goes 20-25 more turns Sauromatia wins. Delaying the game definitely hurts my chances of winning it.

The roll of the administrator is to grant a players requests for dealing with real world problems. And to deal with players performance that is so bad that it affects the quality of the game overall. Usually this is defined by three stales in a row.

In the interest of sportsmanship, I propose to delay the game 6 hours. In the interim, I (and I suggest others) email Jim and see if he can get his turn in.

If Jim then wishes postphonements, they will be granted, just like for any player. Likewise, if Jim wishes to increase the turn processing time. Jim has logged on today, hopefully he will again.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I see back on the 5/9 Jim requested extending the game to 72 hours. I'm making that change now, unless someone objects.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I postponed the hosting another 24 hours in case we need it.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I need a few hours (say 4) delay to post my turn this evening.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Done.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Thanks, submitted in time.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Jim has staled three turns in a row, and I haven't heard from him in over a week. Nor has he gotten any takers on his subbing.

I am going to post for someone to set him to AI (and or sub).

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I'll be subbing for Sauromatia.

PM me any existing agreements, deals, threats, bribes, tributes etcetc.
Err... i'm also having trouble telling the nations apart. Any suggestions?

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The full might of Sauromatia is about to be revealed.

Jim has a history of going for artifacts, - thats probably the biggest area his stales hurt - because I suspsect someone else has picked them up.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Anyway as y'all can see, shard has graciously offered to pick up Sauromatia's position.

I will be extending the timer if he has any difficulty getting the turn in.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I should be ok with the timer, will be putting on finishing touches to my turn.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

Sorry for stalling, the conference I am at is more interesting than I suspected.

Re: Betelgeuse - Blood for the Blood Gods!! - Blood Nations CBM Single Age
 

I find today that I am going to be out of the country from Friday noon till Monday noon. I'll postphone hosting as appropriate.