Politics in Space Empires 101

[AMF]

OK, I'm working it, sending out this info and Queries to the other players, getting things going again. Thanks for your help...we'll see what happens...

Originally posted by geoschmo:
That's fine. I think he is since he hasn't responded to your email Queries. But if you all want someone different as game owner let me know.

Geoschmo

[trooper]

Just digging this old post to say that this PBW game is great. I'm having lot of fun playing it. Other players may confirm...

Sky Marechal Brunwick
Citizen Federation
"We have the guns,
we have the ships,
and we will win !"

[AMF]

I also enjoy it greatly, but I am curious/concerned about the politics of it...'nuff said.

thanks,

Alarik

Originally posted by trooper:
Just digging this old post to say that this PBW game is great. I'm having lot of fun playing it. Other players may confirm...

Sky Marechal Brunwick
Citizen Federation
"We have the guns,
we have the ships,
and we will win !"

[Joachim]

Originally posted by alarikf:
I also enjoy it greatly, but I am curious/concerned about the politics of it...'nuff said.

thanks,

Alarik

Curious / concerned? Why and How??

(No this is not the Dei Secret Service trying to find stuff out )

[trooper]

What political problems ? I've got very good relations with my powerful allies and crush my weakest neighbours, nothing strange about that...

Nether met your race Alarikf... You are hiding in a corner of the galaxy ?

[AMF]

Well..."concerned" was not the right word to use. Let me say instead...contemplative...

From a political point of view, I have come to suspect that this game displays a textbook case of balance of power. Form MY vantage point, there was a large power bloc in the beginning of the game that pulled ahead in terms of resources, tech, etc...Then, as time went on, I suspect that the other powers realized this and got together to form one or more counter-power-blocs. Which is very satisfying for those of us who are students of international relations to observe.

However, from a gameplay point of view, I have come to the opinion that this is why people restrict tech trades and, in some cases, limit "partnerships" to two powers only.

It's all very fascinating to me.

And, I fear what the future will bring in the game...beign a race of extremely peaceful and cooperative types that is...

thanks,

Alarik

Originally posted by trooper:
What political problems ? I've got very good relations with my powerful allies and crush my weakest neighbours, nothing strange about that...

Nether met your race Alarikf... You are hiding in a corner of the galaxy ?

[trooper]

Alarik, is the game on autoturn ?

I think we don't have to wait for players who are unable to play their turn in 52 hours anymore.
Let's speed things up.

[ March 24, 2004, 11:21: Message edited by: trooper ]