MP: Noobs & Vets: Rise of the AI Menace. EA, BI. Game Over. Team ACGHHS wins!

[Gandalf Parker]

Probably the word "liberal". From Dictionary.com or Thesaurus.com
Not strict or rigorous, broad, flexible, tolerant.
That seems to be somewhere more than usual, and short of always.

[Stagger Lee]

I guess I should have looked at the status screen. Was there something wrong with my .2h?

[Septimius Severus]

Maerlande, nice of you to stop by and care enough to add your criticism, bear in mind that the opening post is far from exhaustive and everything in it is certainly not written in stone. I had simply asked that players simply take it easy on the delay requests till we reach turn 50 for a number of reasons that are known to the players in the game.

Rdonj, the kings of Fomoria grow homesick for our adopted Ulm. We long to return and lovingly embrace your peoples once again. Prepare your people, we expect a joyous welcome.

Caelum, you've done a bad thing, breaking those seiges. But we forgive you. We will just need to put them back in place, is all. Stop molesting Kailasa.

Pyg, hello, Hinnom. Nice to meet ya.

DrP, it seems the customers of Easy-Slay around the world are upset with your product and are demanding refunds:

Fast Forward to a time in the not too distant future:

Place: The ruins of Neifelheim.

The prisoner, clad in filthy rags, bound in chains, and bearing evidence of a severe beating, is dragged up from the dungeon beneath the ruined castle Neifel. The once proud leader of the Devas is led into the wrecked throne room and thrown face first
at the feet of the victorious triumvirate of the anti-Deva freedom coalition. Sobbing uncontrollably and uttering girlish squeals, DrPraetorious ... loses ... bodily functions ... soils himself ... to be continued ....

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by Stagger Lee

I guess I should have looked at the status screen. Was there something wrong with my .2h?

I don't see it in the backup archive, if it was received in time, Gandalf might be able to give you more information.

[Stagger Lee]

Sorry guys. I spazzed out there. I guess I never ended the turn.

Just resent the previous one. Lucky we're not at war or anything.

[rdonj]

Septimius - I think you will find ulm most welcoming of your diplomats. In fact, we expect for them to enjoy themselves so much that they stay in ulm. Permanently.

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by rdonj

Septimius - I think you will find ulm most welcoming of your diplomats. In fact, we expect for them to enjoy themselves so much that they stay in ulm. Permanently.

Just having fun with some good natured trash talk. Sometimes I think in our quest to win, we forgot about just enjoying ourselves. I have learned a great deal and have had a ball. When the game ends I shall be happy either way.

[rdonj]

Yeah, nothing wrong with that. Only problem with being happy when this game is over, is that it is poised to last for quite some time still .

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by rdonj

Yeah, nothing wrong with that. Only problem with being happy when this game is over, is that it is poised to last for quite some time still .

Well, seems that Arcane Nexus may well be a big step toward bringing the game to a conclusion by concession, at least that is what some are saying. Speaking of conclusion:

Though the Arboreans seem to have been voted highly, to answer some of the Arboreal detractors or competitive concerns, I propose bringing in Haleheim as an alternative theme:

Haleheim (Hale, a derivative of an old Norse term meaning hearty, strong, stout). A down to earth team with an emphasis on physical strength, arms, armor.:

Main thematic path: Earth

Secondary thematic path: Fire

Other associated themes: Seigecraft, forging

Recommended nations (in order of relevance): Ulm, Agartha, Machaka, Ashdod, Shinuyama, Vanheim.

After considering the matter, and though I don't like limited choice, I think it may be best to go with pre-set nations for game 2 for several reasons:

1. Preserves themes
2. Eliminates the whole nation selection process, saving time.
3. Let's Gandalf know which nations he has to work with in advance.

Consider the following hypothetical matchup(s) then:

Haleheim: Ulm, Agartha, Ashdod, Marginon (or less relative but very versatile Arco).

Sanguinarium: Abysia, Jotunheim, Pangaea, Vanheim.

Supplicants of Set: Ermor, Shinuyama, C'tis, Machaka.

Usurpers: Pythium, Bandar Log, Mictlan, Arco (or R'lyeh, MA R'lyeh is very thematic for this team and can be included with certain caveats).

This would leave Man, Eriu, T'ien Chi', to form the basis of a largely possibly Arboreal themed AI team.

Balance experts and others, comments, criticism, suggestions?

[rdonj]

Meh, you guys are always talking about conceding, but I don't see that happening. Your side still has tons of good stuff in the field.

The nation lists are looking pretty good this time around. So good job on that.