[NTJedi]

Originally posted by SelfishGene:
I guess you'd hate playing with me but i wouldn't hold it against you if you betrayed me...

I would only betray you during a treaty if you broke a treaty during a previous turn or previous game. Basically the treaty holds little value knowing a blitzing ambush could arrive at anytime.

Originally posted by SelfishGene:
in fact if i gave you good opportunities to attack me with an excellent chance for success and little risk, and you declined out of some sense of honor, i would consider you, in the back of my mind, something of a fool.

You are thinking short term... not long term. It's much more valuable to have earned a long term trust with players for many future games even for games outside of dominions. Acquiring this long term trust can be priceless because the two allies can blindly trust each other knowing betrayal will not happen.

Originally posted by SelfishGene:
...if i decide at some point i'm going to attack you, in my own mind i have no problem with lies, backstabbing, and all sorts of deceit - even if i remain perfectly faithful with everyone else. After all its only logical to attack an enemy by suprise if you can!

Again this is short term thinking where you are seeking victory for this one game. Players will more readily seek treaties with those who stick true with their word. If player_A, player_B and player_C are the same strength/skill... then who is player_B more likely to make a treaty with?? Will it be player_A who has backstabbed him the Last two games or player_C who has always remained honorable to his treaties?
Also it's possible to still surprise attack someone and remain honorable to the treaties until the expiration date.

Originally posted by SelfishGene:
I think this attitude pissed off one player so badly he went and started a "No Homer" game whereby he could take out some of his frustration lol.

Personally I never get angry during a game or at work... only time I get frustrated is when I'm driving. LOL