Jotunland (PBEM) - (game on!)

[WingedDog]

Originally Posted by CyborgMoses

If I recall correctly, nukes are Construction 9, and since you killed all of my researchers a couple years back, I'm not getting there any time soon.

Use "Contact Einstain" spell, this should speed you up a bit.

[chrispedersen]

Well, Arco brought his whole arsenal - and kicked my butt..
28 well kitted SC's, communions, his god, prophet - national hero- the whole nine yards. I bloodied him pretty well - but not enough.

And the silly AI declares war on *me*. I can not take him alone - he is doing soul slays that are doing over 1000 points of damage. But he can be taken.

He has 4 mystics in 163 - perfect for seeking arrows, whirlwhinds, or earth attacks.

He has a small force in 151 - perfect for remote summons - like ghost riders, call of the winds, call of the wild - anything to tie up his forces.

And of course, anything that could hurt that communion in 147. And finally again I have to beg for fire gems to blind his god....

[CyborgMoses]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

And finally again I have to beg for fire gems to blind his god....

Whoa, Arcoscephale's GOD cast that? Forwarding all my fire gems (not a lot, since I've been alchemizing them, but every little bit counts).

[CyborgMoses]

An update on the nation of Fomoria: although we remain in the humiliating position of having our capital, the only place where we can make decent casters and researchers, occupied by Arcoscephale, we have nonetheless moved forward on our personal victory condition of conquering Yomi. The army which we have managed to build through the sale of our gems to various international interests has nearly reached one of Yomi's remaining castles, and a second force to seize the worthless wastelands that form the rest of Yomi's dominion is well on its way to completion. Unfortunately, it appears that Arcoscephale is so confident in its superiority over Niefelheim that it is finally moving on these lands as well; hopefully we will be able to prevail against whatever fraction of the filthy betrayer's might it has dedicated to this task. Wish us luck, nations of the world! (Donations are gladly accepted in the lobby, even a small sum can make a difference, promotional services provided by Fomorians for a Better Tomorrow.)

[WingedDog]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

Well, Arco brought his whole arsenal - and kicked my butt..
28 well kitted SC's, communions, his god, prophet - national hero - the whole nine yards. I bloodied him pretty well - but not enough.

I think your "losing condition" is slightly exaggerated. If anyone press F3 button he would see all Niefelheim's heroes are still alive.

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

And the silly AI declares war on *me*. I can not take him alone - he is doing soul slays that are doing over 1000 points of damage. But he can be taken.

You don't border ANY AI, you border me, Hellheim and Caelum.

[chrispedersen]

Originally Posted by WingedDog

I think your "losing condition" is slightly exaggerated. If anyone press F3 button he would see all Niefelheim's heroes are still alive.

You don't border ANY AI, you border me, Hellheim and Caelum.

First, I don't think AI's matter much. But the fact that I share no borders is irrelevent to having spells cast upon.

Second: As for heroes: Niefleheim heroes were fairly well afflicted during his expansion. Being one armed and blind does not an imposing hero make.

Third: You picked up an enormous gem province. I doubt anyone truly believes I didn't defend that to the best of my ability.
Looking at the casualties proves the point.

The difference is however, that your army remains intact, and in control of the province.

Fourth: Regarding exaggeration - in this very forum you wrote that you feared that I was too strong for you, being kitted out with artifacts.

Yet two turns later, you bring 28 commanders, kitted out, and conquering a province proving:

A). You feared nothing.
B). You had your own 'artifacts'
C). Your words were merely for effect.

It is admirable that you attempt to sway opinion. Every leader should. Yet, its better the hollowness of your words isn't immediately apparent - by your own statements.

[chrispedersen]

Hey, since
1. the llamaserver is down (and we don't know when its coming up)
2. we don't know if they are patching
3. its labor day weekend - can we adjourn till Monday evening. I don't want to be surprised by a turn being due.

[WingedDog]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

First, I don't think AI's matter much. But the fact that I share no borders is irrelevent to having spells cast upon.

It is called fate, luck, DRN... whatever, but not AI.

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

Second: As for heroes: Niefleheim heroes were fairly well afflicted during his expansion. Being one armed and blind does not an imposing hero make.

Yep, here they are, screenshots of this poor crippled fellows. Donate your gems to save them from extinction.

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

Third: You picked up an enormous gem province. I doubt anyone truly believes I didn't defend that to the best of my ability.
Looking at the casualties proves the point.

The difference is however, that your army remains intact, and in control of the province.

You've brought whatever you could in little time, but not everything you've got.

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

Fourth: Regarding exaggeration - in this very forum you wrote that you feared that I was too strong for you, being kitted out with artifacts.

Yet two turns later, you bring 28 commanders, kitted out, and conquering a province proving:

A). You feared nothing.
B). You had your own 'artifacts'
C). Your words were merely for effect.

It is admirable that you attempt to sway opinion. Every leader should. Yet, its better the hollowness of your words isn't immediately apparent - by your own statements.

My atack was just an act of desperation. If I don't stop you now, I won't stop you ever, and nobody will.

[WingedDog]

Oh, by the way, I don't mind delaying turn till monday late, but why it's a labor weekend anyway? Just for my enlightment.

[chrispedersen]

Originally Posted by WingedDog

It is called fate, luck, DRN... whatever, but not AI.

Yep, here they are, screenshots of this poor crippled fellows. Donate your gems to save them from extinction.

An excellent bit of subterfuge - Excellent bait and switch. I casually noted my heros were variously afflicted and weren't really available for the battle. And you provide pictures of units that aren't in the battle.

Proof? Well, in the pictures of the heroes - it shows the background of the combat they were involved in. Notice that his *don't* show the correct background.

Excellent Grima Wormtongue!

Once again however, look at picture of #2, #4, #5. All variously afflicted. Even cherry picking your own pictures, it proves the truth of my words.

My atack was just an act of desperation. If I don't stop you now, I won't stop you ever, and nobody will.

Ah yes, the dreaded skull mentors. Truly fearsome. Yes, I must truly be overwhelming to attack you with.. SKULL MENTORS.

But since you are so in love with screen dumps....

I'll provide a few of my own.
(BTW, I didn't mean to imply his god directly cast Eyes - it was rhetorical - blinding this god meaning that he was seeing all the things we did).

#1 - His God.
#2 - just one of the many commanders he brought to the fight.
#4 - one of his 16 communion members. Communion masters are not overly impressive - yet this one did 1016 damage on one spell.

So in short, - you attacked without warning (some act of desperation) - most people pick fights they believe they will win.

You've picked up several territories and are kitted out - by your own evidence - better than I.

I'd post a picture showing you winning the fight - but I haven't figured a way to trim it to the size the board will allow - and can't afford more time at the moment.