The score graphs may relay superficial information at times and so wrong conclusions are possible.
While my nation is no doubt strong it has the disadvantage that it had to sacrifice research. Research is very important as well. Why, come late to high const. or conj. and you'll find that all the artifacts are forged and all the unique summons are gone. I just reached const. 8 last turn and lo and behold I found most artificats already forged with only a few crappy ones left.
Globabls are also an important factor, of which I have 0 up and no plans of putting one up so as not to upset the rest of the nations.
And while the score graphs give me lead in gems and gold I'm followed closely by two nations and then there's a host of nations somewhat but not too much behind. As for armies, mine are mostly chaff that I recruit/summon to patrol.
Were I forced to a 1v1 war against any of the two nations closest to me in the graphs, I'm sure the war would be bitter and difficult and waste us both up. A 2v1 war against me will finish me surely -- so how strong does that make Jotun?
The HoF bit may be irrelevant, this game has a number of HoFers in top positions. All are excellent players and the differences in skill, if any, are surely minute.
A diplomatic heavy game like dominions will usually favor the nations that work together so where exactly does that put Jotun?- I'd say quite far behind.
Perhaps Pan is truly concerned about the perceived might of Jotun and perhaps its just propaganda to get the nations worked up so that Jotun would be lynched.
I think Jotun may be first in strength among equals. And yet, it may not - b/c who knows which nation hoarded all those worthy artifacts or uniques or has a tartarian factory running.
I will do some thinking on what constructive steps I may take in order to further alleviate fears of me.
My advise is to be ware of possible manipulations, separate real from perceived threats and consider who stands to gain in the long run from Jotun's fall.
And...
enjoy the game
it has become quite interesting indeed
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