KingMaker - let the Ascension War commence!

[JimMorrison]

That picture is sweet, the fireball being launched looks like someone holding a giant lance of fire or some such.


And yeah, too bad I am not relying on any artifacts to continue my scouring of life from this war-torn world. I did just waste ~230 Death gems this last turn though, trying to get a Foul Vapors into that open global slot.

[Tichy]

clingclingclingcling

[Xietor]

I do not think you improved Helheim's chances with the Armageddons. Likely your best chance of being bailed out(or being avenged) were by Lanka and EA Mictlan, both blood nations.

But the chain Armageddon strategy is one I have not seen before. And it is interesting to see it used in a game where clams were nerfed so heavily and in the 70's. But Helheim and LA Agartha were not drained by any major wars. Just like Formoria. Some nations likely have vast stores of resources because they were allowed to avoid serious war for far too long.

LA Agartha had the inside track to winning anyway. The Armageddons just hastened the pace a bit.

[JimMorrison]

Originally Posted by Xietor

I do not think you improved Helheim's chances with the Armageddons. Likely your best chance of being bailed out(or being avenged) were by Lanka and EA Mictlan, both blood nations.

I can only assure you, I sought the assistance of the appropriate parties, before declaring the life of the world forfeit.

Zeldor is an extremely skillful diplomat, and so I had 2 reasons for the Armageddons (though I seriously did NOT cast the first 2): first, to punish the people who blamed me offhand, but second, to hasten the game. I reasoned that whether the depopulation of the world clinches LA Agartha's victory, or it allows someone else an opening to get at them - I will be happy, whatever the outcome.

I just think it's funny, that I turtled too long as Gath, and then I subbed in for someone who had a much more aggressive, and impressive start - but then had turtled for too long.

I have an interesting concept for the next mega-game. This comment is just a teaser, I'm not going to explain it yet.

[Meglobob]

Originally Posted by JimMorrison

I can only assure you, I sought the assistance of the appropriate parties, before declaring the life of the world forfeit.

Ea Mictlan was completely up for a joint attack on La Agartha by myself, Helheim and Lanka. La Agartha had recently upset me with his diplomacy.

The reason it did not happen was Lanka, who for his own reasons, refused to join in. I have had no chance to win for a long time so was completely willing to attack La Agartha and help Lanka to win, fellow blood nation and all, plus has kept his treaties meticulously.

Without Lanka joining in, a attack by just me and helheim was pointless. So we abandoned the idea and now just amuse ourselves with random destruction until a god is declared King of Kingmaker.

I think Agartha/Lanka are just having a race to the 15 capitals with an agreement not to attack each another. So they will seek to take the capitals of any, 'weak' nation around them.

The situation to me looks like only La Agartha, La Caelum, Ea Lanka and Ea Niefelheim can win now, barring any surprises.

[Xietor]

On turn 78 Xietor waves goodbye to Kingmaker. Many hours were spent on trying to make the game a fun adventure for the participants. I want to thank Llamabeast for his tireless work and his arena idea, as well as Dr P for his map contributions. Dr. P, Twan, and Llamabeast also played large parts in getting the Kingmaker mod put together.

My sub has a nation with 63 provinces, good research, and a decent position to play Kingmaker should he choose to do so. He may just want to astral travel around and cast master enslave on various armies and have some fun. who knows!

Good luck to the winner!

[Falkor]

Originally Posted by Meglobob

Ea Mictlan was completely up for a joint attack on La Agartha by myself, Helheim and Lanka. La Agartha had recently upset me with his diplomacy.

The reason it did not happen was Lanka, who for his own reasons, refused to join in. I have had no chance to win for a long time so was completely willing to attack La Agartha and help Lanka to win, fellow blood nation and all, plus has kept his treaties meticulously. (...)

Yes, I rejected two generous offers from Helheim and EA Mictlan.
Well, I don't feel good with it. Especially now, seeing LA Agartha profiting so much from the Armageddon mess (regardless of the caster).
Nevertheless, Lanka will taste the blood of Agartha soon or Later.

[Falkor]

Xietor, thanks for the work you've done by starting and moderating this game.

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[Xietor]

Hadrian now knows the identity of my sub, and the email has been changed. So I am officially out of Kingmaker. I will leave it to my sub to post his identity, and state his diplomatic intentions. He has been informed as to my current diplomatic situation, which of course a permanent sub is free to ignore.

Without revealing his identity, I will say my sub is an extremely good player, and would not take a backseat to anyone.

/cheers.

[Reay]

Xietor, thanks to for helping create this game. It has been fun so far.

It is always entertaining playing with you so I hope to see you again in MP.