Re: First Blood - Newbie game - Running
Mockingbird's summary view of a diplomacy gone weirdly wrong follows.
Nightfall: Hi! I'm concerned that you're advancing towards our territory.
Me: Don't worry, I'm not trying to be aggressive. But I would feel better if our border were at a strategic choke point. I will of course offer compensation for any territory you give up.
Nightfall: No, you should give up a province instead. I'll give you a token payment for it.
Me: I don't want to give up the province. How about a one-for-one province swap instead to make for better borders?
Nightfall: Your proposal makes no sense. You're obviously out to get me and will invade next turn.
Me: ???
[turn happens, I do not in fact invade]
Nightfall: You're out to get me, and I think I will have to wage war to defend myself.
Me: ??? ... Okay, how about we just settle for the border we have now? I'm happy to sign a peace treaty and leave it at that. Or will you have war between us? It's your choice.
Nightfall: You're a liar and a bully!
Me: ???
End result: Mockingbird is very confused
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