Viscious Circle 3

[aaminoff]

This past turn I did not stale but Shard did, I launched a major attack which I won (barely!) killing 19 commanders, so Sauro is perhaps a bit more hosed now. Also I think at some point during the last few turns of Sauro staling Hinnom toasted the big army in Port Lolomo. So we had better set Sauro AI; I very much doubt a sub would be interested, except as a public service.

We should at least not roll forward on turns until Sauro has either been subbed or set AI.

- Alex, Helheim

[GrudgeBringer]

OK....agreed.

Do we want me to find someone to set Sauro to AI or try and find a sub?

I tend to agree with Helheim

I will extend the turn until we agree.

[GrudgeBringer]

OHHHHHHH, by the way....

Those that have looked at their turn have discovered that I cast Arcane Nexus.

I was approched (as I seem to be the Switzerland in this game) by 2 Nations who suggested that I cast it so no one else would cast it.

I don't have any axe to grind with anyone and am NOT going to give the gems to anyone. It was agreed that I would give back the gems given to me to cast it and not 1 more. it was the only way I would do it...you have my word.

You can pool your gems and try and dispel it but between the 3 of us I used a TON to cast it....I say this in all humility as I don't want you warring nations to waste your gems on something that is not going to hurt you.

Thanks Grudge

[Squirrelloid]

You know, there were 5 globals up - its a pretty good way to dissuade someone from casting AN.

Actually casting it, on the other hand, can be interpreted as a declaration of war by all the other players. I hope you thought through the ramifications of your actions.

[GrudgeBringer]

First the global that went up last ..took mine out (I had Dark skies)

So...you want someone else to cast it that your at war with...

Actually I DID think of the ramifications. I have no chance to win this and don't expect to. I exist at the grace of those around me. I don't think there is a nation left that couldn't cough and knock me out.

I am enjoying watching a number of good players with large nations and how they interact and react to each other.

I have learned more in this and NvV in 2 months than I have learned in the last year.

If you want to declare war and knock me out and someone else cast it that DOES have a chance to win, then go ahead as I am more or less watching and forging...and learning.

Its like giving Switzerland all the nukes if a world war broke out. No one has a huge advantage and you fight with what you got.

Its the reason I announced it and I also sent a in game message to everyone, just in case they don't read this forum.

That sound like I am trying to hide it or ominous to you.

Those that know me know that I NEVER break my word once given. So there is no use to ask me for gems or threaten me for gems. I am just going to accumulate gems.

And ya know what...I have never cast a major Global and...it was kinda neat. This wasn't my idea originally but I will live with it and hopefully see the end of the game.

[Kietsensei]

Even if the rephaims are looking more closely toward your nation now that you have arcane nexus, we prefer that it was you rather than a major power casting it.

I hope we will find a sub for sauro as well and agreed that we shouldn't proceed further before finding a sub or setting him to ai.

[GrudgeBringer]

Thank you Mighty Hinnom for seeing the wisdom of my actions...


I have already delayed it 24 hours...are we in agreement that we want it set AI, because if we do I can have Statttis or Frozen Lama do it for us.

Let me know your feelings.

[GrudgeBringer]

If you don't let me know what you want to do about Sauro I will have him set to AI asap.

Some feedback please.

[Lihaässä]

I believe turning leader of the game into AI changes too much of the balance. However that seems to our only option. Anyhow the turn updates take too long tome at the moment and I'm starting lose focus/interest for the game. Especially when one of my allies is seeking for a sub.

My advice - speed up! And turn players into AI. Lets get this over with!

[GrudgeBringer]

Squirrel has put a good message on the forum but I have not gotton a response....the only option I think is AI.

I will work on getting someone to set it to AI today, will announce it and will force host once it has been taken care of and eveyone has their turn in.