Newbie Game EA (Running)

[Sheap]

On the subject of diplomacy I present "Sheap's Mini-Rant: Recommendations for Diplomacy":
1) Don't make any agreements prior to the start of the game.
2) Don't bring alliances or enemies from one game into the next.
3) Do remember to draw a clear distinction between your in-game (role playing) persona and your out of game self. This is especially important if you are planning on lying and backstabbing.
4) Don't let in-game conflicts turn into out-of-game conflicts. Don't let out-of-game conflicts turn into in-game conflicts either. Keep the wall between the game and the forums/real world.
5) Don't trade things in one game for things in another game, or use position in one game as leverage to bargain in another one.
6) If you agree to a trade that requires several steps to complete or is otherwise more than simple gems or gold, you are obligated to complete the transaction once it has begun, even if you change your mind later. If something intervenes (a third party invades the province you were supposed to give away, for instance) you must make a good faith effort to come up with a mutually agreeable settlement.

I don't speak with the force of law... but if everyone follows these rules as well as simple etiquette, the likelihood of hard feelings is much reduced.

[Sir_Dr_D]

Don't Patch the server! From what I am hearing in other thread the patch has a bug that causes horrors for no reason to attack hall of famers. This used caused Mp games to halt, and forces people to go back to the unpatched version.

[Kydorias]

Hello, I'm Kydorias and I have taken over rulership of the nation of C'Tis. Apparently the previous leadership had lapsed into several months of scaly decadence, turning their attention away from neighboring chaotic lands and instead focusing on the emerald curves of their sacred snake belly dancers.

But Sheap cracked the whip and got them moving in a cohesive manner once again before turning the reigns over to me to continue instilling some discipline in the ranks.

As far as me, this is my first MP Dom game, so I'm eager to learn some of the tricks of MP play (most likely at my detriment, hehe...). But it should be fun. I'm going to play this one honorably and with plenty of diplomacy especially since C'Tis is "restarting" quite a ways behind many of the other nations.

I look forward to working with you all in order to have a fun game!

[Kydorias]

Lord Upstreamedge of Oceania,

The forces you have amassed in your Kelp Citadel north of the C'Tis capital are at the most a direct threat to the soveriegnty of the glorious nation of C'Tis and at the very least alarming.

I can only assume the mobilization of your troops are due to an uneasiness concerning the intentions of C'Tis. Know that C'Tis possesses neither the inclination nor the desire to initiate conflict with Oceania. Should you decide to take advantage of the recent domestic unrest within the C'Tis nation and initiate military operations against C'Tis, you will find that our citizens and military are united in our determination to achieve victory.

If indeed your intentions are peaceful, know that C'Tis respects its neighbors and the soveriegnty of other nations and perhaps our futures may be cooperative and beneficial for the both of us.

Kydorias,
Supreme Leader,
Revolutionary Council of Sauros,
Glorious Nation of C'Tis

[Whollaborg]

Ill news,
Perhaps because of lack of compass vetured an army of Atlantian troops inland - and again to much disputed Bandar-Kadek, south-western port town, that has seen many battles already.

Atlantians have been warned that a dry, cold grave awaits them if they do advance further into Vanir tundra.

We Vanir truly hope that Atlantians see what's best for their prizey troops.

War with Ermor progresses in schedule and our larger divisions arrive to the border as you read this message. We do need many men to breach the Fortification that awaits holding the prize of Ermorean capital in its stony hug.

Good News,
A non-agression pact was firmly sealed between mighty nations of the Caleum and Vanheim.
This gives both time and safety to operate in the directions both feel best to concentrate.
Formal Pact was signed on the very holy ice of inland sea that Vanir calls Kianta.
The NAP can be dismantled by either side in three months time. If not dismantled the NAP stays.

-Jörund, the messenger of death and prophet of Vanherr Thanatos

[Stryke11]

Ermor remembers.

Even if utterly crushed, the few the survive will raise their progeny to seethe in hatred for Vanherr Thanatos. No matter how far and spread out they go, this alone shall unify them. Time, space, and reality are nothing compared to this.

Ermor remembers.

Those who have shed blood, even for partly selfish reasons, to ease the pressure and burden on Ermor's children. They shall be forever praised in song and their leaders shall know, should they ever stumble upon the descendents of once mighty Ermor, wherever they may be, under whomever's banner, that they will be welcomed as friends.

Ermor remembers.

In blood, dust, and fire, all will know that long after the final lights have gone out in Eldregate and seemingly all of Ermor's children have been slain, that even a victory is not a victory. Through all the planes of existence, in times past and future, the dogs of vengeance, empowered by the spirit of fallen Ermor, will nip at the heels of those who now bring treacherous and unjust war upon them. There will be no end. Through thousands of worlds, in thousands of ages, you have been marked, you have been chosen. Hell will meet you wherever your spirit chooses to arrive next.

Enjoy the fruits of your victory. Sip the sweet wine of your arrogance. But take heed, and never rest, never forget.

For Ermor remembers.

[Foodstamp]

Much debouchery is to be had in the forests of Pangaea! Women shed their very clothes to dance in the moonlit forests with the Pans of our mighty nation. Murmurs of war rumble in the distant lands, whispers of battles and clashes brought upon the winds reach our ears.

We share a border with the nation of Tien Chi to the north, and our Satyrs watch, bewildered as their mages work so seriously on crafts of the arcane. Why all this seriousness when there is so much fun to be had in this world?

The Ermorian Legions engage in a bloody war with the Vans, pounding out weapons of metals and fashioning shields to protect themselves from death and release from this grand world.

The lady of Springs comes soon, Nemain shall return to this world with a message of hope. No longer shall you humans have to be under the thumbs of false pretenders forcing their will upon you, driving your menfolk to war. When Nemain returns, the world shall be liberated from greed and the pursuit of power over fellow creatures.

A revolution is sweeping this land, this great war that is emerging shall be the last war ever fought if Nemain succeeds, for never again shall there be anyone called a Lord or Peasant in this wonderful world that is meant to be filled with life, not death and despair.

[KissBlade]

Sheap said:

3) Do remember to draw a clear distinction between your in-game (role playing) persona and your out of game self. This is especially important if you are planning on lying and backstabbing.

Heh might I point out though, if one of your games you're remembered as a lying backstabbing cutthroat player, players tend to disregard more your diplomatic advances in other games. =)