Correspondance thread - Realms Beyond

GeoModder · January 10, 2009, 07:11

Checking for a response from Imperio, I found a message from Realms Beyond instead.

Well Met Rabbits,

We have met in game and so I would like to say 'hello'. We have heard (in-game) that you are at war with PAL. We would be interested to gather information on your dealings with PAL as you have had longer and more detailed contacts with them.

Is there any thing else that you would like to discuss ... trade / comments / etc.

Cheers,

Ruff
Your Voice to the Realms Beyond Team

Who likes to be designated as RB diplomat?

And more important, how much do we tell them?

Chuckman · January 15, 2009, 20:45

Realms Beyond,

Thank you for the generous gift of technology. Being able to strike at our enemy accurately from a distance has greatly improved our morale. We also welcome the travels into our lands of any of your citizens, whether simply explorers or merchants who wish to engage in trade.

Our own situation is less than good. The nation known as PAL attacked us while we were in the middle of a negotiated agreement. Our survival will most likely depend on us finding a protector and benefactor. That benefactor would earn our loyalty and devotion toward the demise of PAL.

We have already started negotiations toward such an arrangement with one nation. But if that should fall through we would consider calling Realms Beyond our liege. Would you be open to such discussions?

Rabbit

GeoModder · January 15, 2009, 23:54

Nicely composed.

It is, however, borderline truth. Thing is we were fully prepared to attack PAL and would have done so if they didn't counterattack us first.

And I know they don't know that for sure (yet).

Anyone else who has something to add or wants something to remove from this draft?
If not, I'll sent it by Saturday.

theViking · January 16, 2009, 00:22

Originally Posted by Chuckman

Realms Beyond,

We have already started negotiations toward such an arrangement with one nation. But if that should fall through we would consider calling Realms Beyond our liege. Would you be open to such discussions?

Rabbit

I would have worded this more like :

We have already started negotiation with one nation but are open for more suggestions and ideas if you are interested.

ChrisiusMaximus · January 16, 2009, 03:14

yes vikings edit is good

RobWorham · January 16, 2009, 03:22

Chuckman's message with theViking's edit!!!

RobWorham · January 16, 2009, 03:32

In light of Imperio's latest reply, I think we should lose the last paragraph altogether.......

theViking · January 16, 2009, 04:02

Rob ,

GeoModder · January 16, 2009, 05:18

Zoid · January 16, 2009, 05:45

ChrisiusMaximus · January 16, 2009, 17:31

aye

GeoModder · January 18, 2009, 08:46

Realms Beyond,

Thank you for the generous gift of technology. Being able to strike at our enemy accurately from a distance has greatly improved our morale. We also welcome the travels into our lands of any of your citizens, whether simply explorers or merchants who wish to engage in trade.

Our own situation is less than good. The nation known as PAL attacked us while we were in the middle of a negotiated agreement. Our survival will most likely depend on us finding a protector and benefactor. That benefactor would earn our loyalty and devotion toward the demise of PAL.

This has been sent.

RobWorham · January 19, 2009, 11:59

Just in from Realms, so VERY interesting news.......

Dear Rabbits,
we are interested in a stable world in balance.
To find back to that balance we are happy to help friends in need.
However, you must understand, that our explorers have traveled a very far distance to speak to you on this fine day.
Any direct military intervention from Realms Beyond is therefore not practicable.
That is not to say we can't help you otherwise.
If your Spearman "Forest Gum" were to attack the PAL war chariot 1W+1SW (at 95+% odds) he might find a very rewarding sight, namely PALs undefended Holy City, especially considering your Great Caerbannog Chariot is nearby, which should be able to reach it with your +1 movement promotion.

You might want to consider such action to even out the score a bit.

On a different topic, would you please be so kind as to point us into the general direction of the legendary Banana civ? We are keen to see their big pyramid.

RealmsBeyond

RobWorham · January 19, 2009, 11:59

Just in from Realms, so VERY interesting news.......

Dear Rabbits,
we are interested in a stable world in balance.
To find back to that balance we are happy to help friends in need.
However, you must understand, that our explorers have traveled a very far distance to speak to you on this fine day.
Any direct military intervention from Realms Beyond is therefore not practicable.
That is not to say we can't help you otherwise.
If your Spearman "Forest Gum" were to attack the PAL war chariot 1W+1SW (at 95+% odds) he might find a very rewarding sight, namely PALs undefended Holy City, especially considering your Great Caerbannog Chariot is nearby, which should be able to reach it with your +1 movement promotion.

You might want to consider such action to even out the score a bit.

On a different topic, would you please be so kind as to point us into the general direction of the legendary Banana civ? We are keen to see their big pyramid.

RealmsBeyond

GeoModder · January 19, 2009, 12:15

What do you guys think? Will we take this information at value, and pursue it in 350 BC?
Fact is that PAL still has to play its turn so will be able to move the war chariot back to Heliopolis.
Small wonder that PAL is also suddenly "unanimous" in favour of peace with us.

I think we should ask a screenshot as confirmation.

And will we point them towards the Banana's? 't Might keep Realms Beyond a bit longer away from our territory...

Zoid · January 19, 2009, 13:29

Go for the holy city!

ChrisiusMaximus · January 19, 2009, 16:19

a screenie would help for sure but this does seem an opportunity to give pal a bloody nose

GeoModder · January 19, 2009, 16:53

Okay, I'll sent a "tyvm" response tomorrow, and ask if they're prepared to sent us a screenshot from the situation in Heliopolis in 325 BC.

I will also point them towards Banana. That will give them a reason to go southwest again, so Heliopolis stays within their field of view.

UnOrthOdOx · January 20, 2009, 11:13

Bah. No asking for a screeny. (coupld be seen as rude/disingenuous) Just go for it.

RobWorham · January 22, 2009, 02:39

From Geo....

Hi Realms Beyond,

Our team thanks you for the information, but unfortunately our moves were already done so we could act on it only from 350 BC onwards, while PAL still had to play its turn. So we expect this war chariot will retreat to Heliopolis.
However, it could be useful to us to confirm this situation at the onset of 350 BC. Could we therefore request a screenshot of the immediate area around Heliopolis?

As on you ongoing quest to search for the Pyramids, we advise your scout to backtrack towards Heliopolis, head south as long as you're in PAL lands and then go a few turns southeast.

With thanks,
Warbit of the Rabbits

RobWorham · January 22, 2009, 02:39

And RB's reply......

Warbit of the Rabbits,

Its a pity that your units had used their moves - it would have been a wonderful coup. We were not able to get an update of the situation at the onset of 350BC and I am not sure if we can get an update for future turns. Further, our team made a decision ages ago not to share screenshots that we are going to stick to until map trading is allowed in-game.

That said, we will try to assist your survival as we have done over the past few turns.

Thanks for the info re the Pyramids. It seems that your land mass is even more screwed than ours.

Regards,

Team RB

RobWorham · January 22, 2009, 02:40

GeoModder · January 22, 2009, 05:02

:shrug:

Zoid · January 22, 2009, 08:11

Meh...

Nugog · January 27, 2009, 06:21

Bugger

GeoModder · January 30, 2009, 11:58

This came in from Realms Beyond.

Hi Rabbits,

We'd like to help you out and noticed you lack iron working, a tech we could potentially get to you. We were wondering - what tech are you researching at the moment and what is your estimated completion date.

We recognize your temporary difficulties to maintain a competitive research rate due to your conflict with PAL, which makes coordinated research even more important.

Team RB

For those not following the turn report, we're 1 turn away from Iron Working.

Nugog · January 30, 2009, 21:17

GeoModder · February 4, 2009, 11:00

More stuff from RB. They're certainly willing, but we're simply not quite on the right tune.
They haven't met Banana yet, but we know that team is researching Calender, and once they meet them...

Hi Rabbits,

Further to our in-game chat we have some ideas and advice for you:

Firstly, we all know you're in a tech hole. So were Templars until they landed an interesting monopoly tech (Metalcasting). We propose that you do something similar, and target Calendar. We have a couple of Calendar resources to hook up, and we'll happily pay you in advance with Maths & the rest of Monarchy (in roughly 10 turns). Templars have two or three Calendar resources (and would surely give you MC in return), Imperio has none (but they do have Marble and may well be interested in the Mausoleum), but we haven't met Banana, so you'll need to fill in the blank here. You would need to go to 0% research now to stockpile cash for a run at Calendar. It's a rather left-field proposal, but desperate times means desperate measures.

We've noticed that PAL's pop has just dropped considerably, and as they've recently traded for Construction, we advise you to expect incoming Catapults.

One tip for your next city: if you can settle a city on the north coast then it will allow trades routes with our continent which would give a welcome shot in the arm to your economy.

We look forward to your feedback.

Best Regards

Team RB

Chuckman · February 4, 2009, 13:42

Originally Posted by GeoModder

More stuff from RB. They're certainly willing, but we're simply not quite on the right tune.
They haven't met Banana yet, but we know that team is researching Calender, and once they meet them...

Let's talk to Banana and see if we can stop them from reseraching Calendar.

GeoModder · February 5, 2009, 09:24

Fat chance there, IIRC they're only 8 turns away from finishing it. Besides, since this is a Terra Map game every team would like to be quick on finding a 'New World'.