EA Game Strolling, part 2 - send in pretenders

[johnarryn]

Zenphos, let me respond completely out of character, to avoid confusion. It was my impression (completely honestly) that we were in the process of negotiating a NAP when you attacked - I assumed we were just dickering over details... as you may have noted from my in-game communications, I was a bit surprised when you attacked. Thus, when I state that "negotiations were ongoing" this was the impression that I, as Abysia, was under. Part of this is no doubt due to relying on in-game communication, where there is always a turn lag.

I would also hesitate to characterize my eastward expansion as an attempt to "block you in and prevent you from expanding." If you meant that I was attempting to secure as much territory for myself as possible, you are of course correct. That is, after all, the entire point of the game. I was simply attempting to cordon off as great a range of provinces as could be attained. If you're implying some sort of bad faith beyond that on my part, i'm not exactly sure how to respond.

I hope that clears that up. I enjoy playing Dominions in a friendly manner, and in-character posturing aside I am enjoying this game.