NGC4 PBW Game News..

[David E. Gervais]

Today, my Glorious Empire has fallen.

The Mighty Spelunkers, followers of the "Be nice untill you Die" Philosophy have reaped the rewards of divine kindness.

I have one thing to say to those who destroyed this Supreme Dynasty,.. Have you ever heard the phrase "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Well, My defeat came easy, since I was not a violent player and played a defensive game. (mines and satelites only untill the end when I built a tiny defense fleet) You only succeeded in wasting resources on someone who was not a threat to anyone in the game.

Oh well, Such is life,.. To those that remain in the game, May the best (or badist) Empire win.

Cheers!

[Roanon]

The Mighty Spelunkers, followers of the "Be nice untill you Die" Philosophy have reaped the rewards of divine kindness.

More like "Be quiet until you die" . I would have loved to get answers to my meesages, hear about your motives and desires, and maybe even try to be nice also . It's so difficult to be nice to a race that seems to be hibernating collectively...

But, who wants to be nice when playing SE ? I thought we were competing for the title Evil Overlord of the Galaxy (tm) - never seen something like Nice Overlord of the Galaxy

Thanks for bearing with us, you were a reliable fast player, maybe next time we can be nice to you too !

[Randallw]

I can but say you were my favourite type of neighbour. One who stays on his side of the border . If only more actual allies were like that.

[AMF]

Hmmm...well, we don;t want to conquer the galaxy...we're good neighbors...not ambitious like that...

More like "Be quiet until you die" . I would have loved to get answers to my meesages, hear about your motives and desires, and maybe even try to be nice also . It's so difficult to be nice to a race that seems to be hibernating collectively...

But, who wants to be nice when playing SE ? I thought we were competing for the title Evil Overlord of the Galaxy (tm) - never seen something like Nice Overlord of the Galaxy

Thanks for bearing with us, you were a reliable fast player, maybe next time we can be nice to you too !

[Roanon]

Hmmm...well, we don;t want to conquer the galaxy...we're good neighbors...not ambitious like that...

Yea... standard disclaimer Of course, it's only me - the player - who wants to conquer the galaxy.

First Speaker Roanon of the Primeval Collective is just so compassionate that he wants to give the benefit of his wise rulership to planets whose current leaders obviously lack such a wisdom. Otherwise, he is a nice chap and good neighbor, of course....

[Ruatha]

Should I declare the empire dead?

[David E. Gervais]

Should I declare the empire dead?

hmmm, I have no planets, no ships, and no population,.. hmmmm I think I am dead. so yes you can declare my empire dead.

I joined the game to have fun, and I did. It was not my intent to 'conquor the galaxy' but to see just how long I could Last without being 'agressive'. You might ask 'Why play the game if I had no intention of winning?' Well, For my first PBW with more than one opponent, I think I faired pretty well. After all 5 other empires fell before mine, so I'm not the worst, and now I can strive to be better in my next game.

One thing that was high on my priority list was to try my best to play my turns when I got my e-mail notification. (I didn't want to hinder the pace of the game.) I'm proud to say that on the posting-speed test I've been among the top three for the duration of my time in the game. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that you all were slow, (RL can and does tend to affect the rate of play) I'm just saying that I managed to achieve one of my 'hidden' goals with this game.

I had lots of fun, and I learned a few things. Besides when this game ends and there are 19 loosers I'll be a part of the 'Majority' I like that.

Have a great day, Cheers!

[AMF]

Well, actually I never really care much about conquering the galaxy, I play for the roleplaying and political aspects. They're much more fascinating to me. Otherwise, the game really does seem like just an "extremely complex spreadsheet" as someone once said. It's the interaction and the roleplayong that make it interesting for me. So, I stick by my earlier comments: my empires all reflect my personality in games - I take a very non-zero-sum, cooperative approach....of course, I have never "won" a PBW game yet, but that ain't a surprise...

Yea... standard disclaimer Of course, it's only me - the player - who wants to conquer the galaxy.

First Speaker Roanon of the Primeval Collective is just so compassionate that he wants to give the benefit of his wise rulership to planets whose current leaders obviously lack such a wisdom. Otherwise, he is a nice chap and good neighbor, of course....

[AMF]

In the affairs of sentient creatures, there inevitably comes a time when they must chose action or honor.

The Aether Lords have never sought out conflict or expansion except to defend themselves, but such a time is now upon the Aether Lords, and we will choose the path of honor, not inaction.

We Aether Lords originally came from Earth and we have long pledged ourselves to her defense should she come under attack once again. This has happened, and worse.

The Primeval Collective have committed a wide variety of crimes, chief amongst them being their treacherous breaking of their words in their devastating surprise attack upon Earth, in which they murdered not only billions of Earth citizens, but at least 50 million Aether pilgrims as well --- pilgrims who had returned to the place of humanity's origins.

We regard both of these actions --- the breaking of their word and their attack upon the Federated Worlds --- to be evil.

But the Primeval have also:
· Engaged in numerous intel operations against their " allies" for many months now
· Manipulated the human alliance into wars first with the Narn, then with the Mar-Zen so they could expand at their expense
· Devastated and destroyed other peaceful peoples as well as openly admitting their intention to conquer the quadrant entirely

If left unchecked the Primeval will eventually conquer all the sentient species in the quadrant. We call upon ALL sentient species in the NGC4 quadrant to join us to rid the world of the evil that is the Primeval Collective. While we have no desire for conquest of Primeval worlds, those who help us can most certainly avail themselves of that booty.

Though the Primeval are powerful, together we will prevail. It may be tough, but it is better to trod a hard road than to sit idly by while one is conquered beneath the tentacles of a species such as the Primeval.

The Aether fight for honor and freedom, and we call upon you all to assist us to ensure your own freedom. Because if we do not stop them now, they will come for you too, eventually.

[Joachim]

The Mar-Zen:....
Bleep.
So the foolish biological species finally realise the threat that is the Primeval. We calculate that it is too late for you too survive. The fate of the galaxy is cast.
Bleep.