[Xietor]

I will usually accept nap offers, though if I have my eye on someone's area, i will not accept one greater than 3 turns.

If you ever get an nap from me greater than 3 turns, you know you are not in my immediate plans. I never ignore anyone as I consider it rude. When someone ignores a message from me, i treat it as a declaration of war.

Recent examples-

1. I offered Vanheim a 3 turn nap in the epic heroes game-response "not interested." Next turn:I launched an attack on vanheim and now own their capital. Here is a case where vanheim's interests would have been served by accepting my offer.

2. Big Game-I offered LA Man a 3 turn nap as they have a large army on my border. No reply. I am 99.9 percent certain they are going to attack me, but I am preoccupied fighting several other nations at the time. So not much I can do to retaliate. As expected, a couple of turns later after more troops are massed, he attacks.

So silence did not serve his interest. I knew the attack was coming.

I find communication is always better than silence. Even if I am going to kill someone off, I typically let them know why. And that it is not personal. Besides being a nice guy, it also has the strategic value that if an enemy is defeated, if he respects you he may not damage his own lands to hurt your later efforts. And I have had enemies give me their gold, gems, and items with their last breath, and wish me luck in the game.