Tis the old theorem in international relations about dealing with capabilities versus intentions.
Much of realpolitik is based upon preparations to go to war against those powers who are most capable, rather than only against those who are your enemies.
Intentions can change overnight, capabilities change slowly.
Hence, the world can change suddenly in times of revolution. Look at the shock the European allies recevied when suddenly the Russians underwent a bolshevik revolution in 1917. Overnight, the relatively great capabilities of the Russians went from being a friend to being a foe.
There are many examples of this in human history...
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Originally posted by Chris Blagdon:
I think this Councils been a fantastic bit of role play. This is similar to how medi evil kings were. In thos days, as in the game, possesion is nine tenths of the law. Very often if you wanted rid of a noble you granted huge tracts of land to them the sit back and watch the envy of other nobles go to work in the ensuing bunfight.
There are more ways than just combat to win a game. The territory gift to themolians may well prove to be another Version of the trojan horse. This gift has altered the play balance but so the did the japanese when they bombed pearl harbour. It brought the Americans in to the war and so tipped the scales. This is life my friends. And we can always have a good punch up to solve any disagreements :-)))))
I'm really enjoying this game it has had sooo many twists and turns.
Thankyou everyone.
Meanwhile back at HQ.........
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