Sophistry - (Finished) Winner DrPraetorious!

[Velusion]

EarthRaver said:
i hate been cursed,who to avoid so they can have less chance of been cursed and i want to ask how to prevent affictions?any hints?

Check out the Dominions3 FAQ that has a section on avoiding being cursed:
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...b=5&o=&fpart=1

However if you use a combat pretender assume he will probably be cursed eventually. Not much you can do to avoid that.

[BigDisAwesome]

What Velusion said.
If you use a combat pretender, eventually he's gonna die. It's always sad when it happens, but it's gonna happen.

[EarthRaver]

and guys how do i find a reliable ally to make alliance with?

[BigDisAwesome]

Be a people person. You'll figure it out.

[Sandman]

I'll play. I don't want Ulm.

[Baalz]

Heh, diplomacy is quite a deep subject that you might have better luck posting in the general forum, but FWIW most people tend to make a good faith effort to follow through with agreements - BUT...

some people just plain don't
some people are in multiple games and forgot what they agreed to
some people have a different opinion on the details of what they agreed to

and finally

Many people are playing for a win so always remember that most alliances will not last longer than they benefit both partners insofar as they're both trying to win.

So to sum it up, you'll have no problem finding reliable allies as long as you're strong enough to have a big stick, but not so strong that you look like you're about to win. Outside of that having high expectations of your allies is just going to be a frustrating experience.

Obviously I speak in generalities, so take it for what it's worth.

[Jazzepi]

EarthRaver said:
and guys how do i find a reliable ally to make alliance with?

The best advice I can give is to talk to people as much as possible. The silent guy that just establishes a 3 turn NAP and then never says anything is an easier person to betray then the guy you've been chatting friendly with for the past 15 turns.

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Jazzepi

[tibbs]

I love Velusion's games so I MUST sign up! I have no preferences.

[BigDisAwesome]

tibbs said:
I love Velusion's games so I MUST sign up! I have no preferences.

I'm gonna take this moment to thank you also Velusion.
You're a helluva host. If you ever find yourself in Ohio, drinks are on me.

[Salamander8]

BigDisAwesome said:

I'm gonna take this moment to thank you also Velusion.
You're a helluva host. If you ever find yourself in Ohio, drinks are on me.

I'm still new to the MP scene, but this will be my 3rd game you are hosting Velusion. If you ever come up near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, give us a yell. Loving these games.