If the two remaining major powers (TC & Neifel) are not interested in playing on, then I say we retire the game.
My Tritons hate the thought of leaving the sea to fight Tartarians.
...and I didnt have much going for me *on land*, except a few unique items, weak inf. raiders and the alliance with landlubbers.
I am happy to concede victory to TC - the research race was absolutely dominated and the sheer number of troops and uber SCs (Tartarians everywhere!!) will pound any challengers.
Everz I do believe this is a competitive strategy game and it is our job to find and use strategic advantages. While there is an accusation against you of unsportsmanlike play by use of that strategy, I think if you admitted to making a mistake, then we can all move on from it and learn.
Overall, I leant a lot from the game, including:
- keep more of an eye on those players getting ahead in the mid-game, to place more pressure earlier...
- An AI nation really changes the whole game. Going AI without warning is bad form. Going AI is undesirable at any time, even with warnings. (not having a go at anyone here, just generally)
- do not use the battlefield nuke/retreat general strategies (as discussed above)
- lightning storms and stealthy elves are hurty.
If the game does not continue, I look forward to butting armies again with you all. Except that 'AI' guy - he sux!