Armadillo - started

[Aethyr]

Although a late-comer to this game (and a noob to boot!) I would certainly concur.

It has been quite a learning (humbling really) experience, and a real honor to play with you all.

[Meglobob]

Thanks guys, you have both been great allies!

At the moment, either myself (Caelum), Pangaea and Atlantis will defeat Ctis and then declare one of us winner or Ctis will defeat the 3 of us and win.

That will probably take another 40 turns and, 'solid turns' of effort to force the win. Probably looking at about enough, 'real life hours' to equal the 80 odd turns we have already played.

Do we want to play it out?

What do you think Amhazair?

Sometimes, I think its better to call a game then let it 'fizzle' out or the turns become a 'chore'.

[Amhazair]

Amhazair and Meglobob, the two of you have played the best game and I think one or both of you deserve the victory.

Well, I have to say you're putting up one hell of a fight. You're bleeding me for every inch of ground you give up. It's been fun.

It has been quite a learning (humbling really) experience, and a real honor to play with you all.

No need to sell yourself short. While I have indeed been able to deal with everything you sent into my lands, you've certainly made me think twice about taking you on in the water, even the little inland seas that used to be mine.

That will probably take another 40 turns and, 'solid turns' of effort to force the win. Probably looking at about enough, 'real life hours' to equal the 80 odd turns we have already played.

Do we want to play it out?

What do you think Amhazair?

Sometimes, I think its better to call a game then let it 'fizzle' out or the turns become a 'chore'.

Well, even though I'm the one most often requesting extensions, I think we should wait at least a few turns before pulling the plug. Playing a few more turns will probably show wether you're right and I'm as closely matched with your qualiotion as you think I am. Personally, I'm not convinced that is the case. This war against Pangaea and Atlantis is taking a lot of resources, and now that you have decided to join in the fun I might be heading towards my doom. In a couple of turns we might be able to clearly see that the three of you will beat me in the end, in which case we have a clear win(ning coalition) - and thus a more satisfying ending, especially for the winners of course. If it turns out that things are indeed very close and no side holds the upper hand, well we can still talk about ending it then.

[Meglobob]

Ok fair enough, lets play a few more turns.

[Valerius]

Sorry guys, despite the extra time I'm afraid I'll need to delay hosting for a few hours.

[Amhazair]

Ouch. That hurt.

I had expected to take horrendous losses, and loosing was a definite possibility, but I sure didn't count on such a one-sided massacre.

[Meglobob]

Just to let everyone know, I have requested a 24hr extension this turn!