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HeadHoncho · 01-08-2016, 01:13 AM

OOC: I think all you have to do is resolve to launch a major attack on your own, and then see if your ally or allies will support you after the fact, if you even need it. I definitely believe that the format tends toward inertia, but then that could reward someone who takes the initiative.

mafmiller · 01-08-2016, 01:46 AM

DA - RA, DW, BL & GI

My friends,

The only possible enemies that we could all attack in concert without breaking agreements (or close relationships) would be:
AN, EL, UN and WI.
I'm not suggesting any particular course ... just trying to provide some clarity.

Thoughts?

Roris

Vulkar · 01-08-2016, 01:57 AM

OOC: I think the inertia is more the result of the format combined with a player community unaccustomed to the format, than the format itself. I think once folks are used to it you'll see a whole different style and strategy from players than what we saw from the outset of this one and the soundness of an aggressive strategy will prevail just as it does with most games.

mafmiller · 01-08-2016, 02:03 AM

OOC -
Yes, in retrospect, I would have played this differently. Also, it was a little bit of a disadvantage to arrive to the party after several relationships had already been made.
It's still fun, though.

HeadHoncho · (This post was last modified: 01-08-2016, 02:04 AM by HeadHoncho.)

OOC: I'm having fun. Smile

And the early interlocking NAPs are a feature of any Alamaze game that has diplomacy in it, IMO.

DuPont · 01-08-2016, 03:16 AM

OOC - I'm having a total blast with this game - I love the format! I'm not a big fan of lots of NAPs in ordinary situations, anyway, so I didn't sign too many and I think most of them have expired by now. I tend to think that the best way is not to announce your attack ahead of time - just do it and then look around for allies. I think this is actually a bit more 'fair' than when two or more kingdoms land on another one with both feet at the same time. This way the kingdom under attack at least can prepare for the second attack and try to line up allies of their own. This is what I had expected the WI to do and I'm still kind of nonplussed that it didn't happen.

HeadHoncho · 01-08-2016, 03:21 AM

OOC: LT is clearly trying something novel with WI in this game, given his excellent writing in 301. I don't think it will end up generating a positive result for him, but hey, we all try new things from time-to-time, and sometimes (or often) it's more about the fun than the podium. Smile

DuPont · 01-08-2016, 04:01 AM

OOC - the podium is almost never my goal. Certainly it's not in this game. But I admire his choice to stick with how he's chosen to role-play the WI.

Vulkar · (This post was last modified: 01-08-2016, 05:21 AM by Vulkar.)

DW

OOC: If the time I spend staring at the map and scrutinizing my options, and waiting anxiously for the clock to strike noon is in any indication, I'm having a pretty good time with this game.

I have too many thoughts about the current game format, the current strategic situation, LT's silence, DuPont's boldness, etc. to share at such a late hour I'm afraid.

Thudargh · 01-08-2016, 05:03 PM

(01-06-2016, 05:44 PM)DuPont Wrote: TR-UN
Greeting, sneaky one! We want to hire you. We know you probably won't want to fight Penis Nose, but will you unleash your agents on the Old Men (for a fee?)

(UN->TR)
I am always willing to take contracts on anyone! To be clear, they may choose to buy out the contract - but then that's gold not being focused against you. Make a bid and let the games begin.

Agent of Chaos