[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by Gregstrom

The proposed lineup didn't help. Only 1 of the 4 'nature/earth' nations actually had E access. Two of them being Man and Eriu banged a bunch more nails in the coffin.

That's because the main thematic path of the Arboreans (and hence the name) is nature, earth is a secondary path. Was also thinking of nations that with the least conflict between teams ranked lists. But as I say, I most likely don't intend to pick nations for teams, takes the fun and choice away from players and captains.

Originally Posted by Squirrelloid

My comments on lategame certainly apply to *any* MP game that lasts long enough for someone to cast Wish. And I did not mean those were the only things that saw play, just that they were the dominant strategic considerations. (I mean, if you can throw large numbers of tarts around, you can also do plenty of other things as well. But the fact that you have lots of tarts to throw around is a dominant strategic consideration both for you and your opponents).

Yes, i've no doubt Tartarians can be a major consideration in the end game, I suppose having 3 powerful and well led teams ally against you could be another major strategic consideration (and can happen with open diplomacy). There also those other high level summons and elemental royalty. There's also player skill level, team coordination, and a hundred other things. My point is the game is so much, much more.

Veteran and intermediate players in this series play a service role really. It is certainly nice to see players with an intense love of the game such as yourself. Hope that love is just not narrowly focused and I hope that is not what the whole game boils down to.

Originally Posted by rdonj

In vague relation: The king is dead! Long live the king(slayer)! The lands of ulm are safe once more.

Well, I'm sort of spent playing 3 nations, hopefully this will be the last turn of that. It will be time for me to relax soon. The lands of ulm may be free but unrest abounds. The Ulmish people are upset (wonder why). The kingslayer will soon meet his match when Fomoria returns to Ulm.