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[Finalgenesis]

You'd be surprised how easy it is to slip a Vets' mind.

EA doesn't actually have many indie scout provinces, I've played in EA games enough to run into cases where players not getting a single scout prov.

I find myself building scouts from forts now and then and don't always max out mage production, especially entering mid-late game with periods of peace, no gold income growth...etc

Though really, there's no need to rationalize attacking Aby, agreements are non-binding, the specific circumstances grey enough, and the prize large enough, it certainly makes strategic sense to go for it in your shoes. So speaking from an outsider perspective I applaud, plenty of vets would jump at the chance in this circumstance, it's only a matter of time for Aby anyway I was wondering when you or Arco would make a move.

[mockingbird]

The reason why I'm being careful to present my reasoning is because I hold with the general philosophy that being a trustworthy actor will net me more advantage in the game over the long run than being an untrustworthy one.

Breaking an agreement to gain an advantage in one game is likely to cost me even more in other games if people won't trust me diplomatically.

So if I've made a mistake here, it was an honest one. I guess I attributed more ferocity to Ragnar's Wolves than was warranted.

What you say about the strategic position is true; I probably would have formally terminated my NAP with Abysia sometime soon in the proper manner. Thinking I was soon to be attacked caused me to rush my timetable and preparations, however.

[Kobal2]

Originally Posted by Finalgenesis

EA doesn't actually have many indie scout provinces, I've played in EA games enough to run into cases where players not getting a single scout prov.

That was in fact the case for Kailasa in this very game.