Attention All Diplogamers!

[deity]

I just wanna say what an absolutely brilliant and intelligent group of diplo players we have here!

The ranks of diplo has expanded enormously with all the new diplo players in this game. And there are others out there chomping at the bit to get HOTW6 started!!

Yay!

And it's also nice to know that other diplo vets like Frank are around too.

And well done ozzy and Capo on all your energy and commitment in getting it al going = great stuff.

[condor223]

I remember that 160 is in the trash.. I can move 161 and restore 160.

[Robert]

Is 1.61 already available for us? Yesterday it wasn't.
I think that it may even be possible to play cross version, since 1.61 most probably only have some localized changes.

Some people should REALLY read their Private Messages btw!

And all should put "notify by e-mail if I receive a PM" on as well.

Communication is important in this game

[Robert]

Just before I am too late, for HOTW7 (or 8...) I claim Mao Zedong

This Rooseveld thing is the worst I could ever do.
My tactics have totally changed since then

[deity]

Originally posted by CyberShy
Just before I am too late, for HOTW7 (or 8...) I claim Mao Zedong

This Rooseveld thing is the worst I could ever do.
My tactics have totally changed since then

You better post this in the other thread Cyber.

[Robert]

Originally posted by deity


You better post this in the other thread Cyber.

which thread?

[deity]

Sorry Cyber, thought you meant HOTW6?

[Robert]

counting for dummies:

0 = zero
1 = one
2 = two
3 = three
4 = four
5 = five
6 = six
7 = seven
8 = eigh
9 = nine

:P

[deity]

I just thought that 7 was closer to 6 than 5

[deity]

Originally posted by The Capo
I don't agree with Ozzy's point that you shouldn't take capitals or cities with wonders.

C'mon, that makes no sense, often the capital is the goal in wars. As far as wonders go its the same, so I don't agree with this at all and if Spain has to Spain will take capitals, take wonders, and if provoked RAZE them.

But only if it is necessary.

Like he said, bad form

But you can still do it...

[deity]

Originally posted by LzPrst
Well, its up to the individual player. but history is like that. one minute everything is hunky dory, the next the leader is dead and a new one has taken his place upsetting diplomatic relations. I find that an interesting aspect of this game.

If we were to consider the diplomatic relations as 2 separate values this would all be totally free of problems.

1. the relationship between the current rulers of two countries.
2. the ingame historical relationship between the two countries.

the first relationship is temporary and will change with new rulers. the second is the overall credibility and trustworthyness of that nation, either totally or in relationship to certain other nations.

think of it as a +/- thing. Each ruler has a certain positive or negative effect on the overall relationship between the countries. If india and germany has a (hypothetical) closeness ratio of +5, a war between them will maybe subtract -1 or more depending on the nature of the war.

I'm not suggesting that we actually make math out of this, but that we consider the overall nature over several sessions as a background for the current rulers activities. if a nation changes course drastically very often then they will be considered unstable and untrustworthy. if a nations rulers stays the course over a long time they will work up a reputation as a reliable and accountable empire.

great for the roleplaying in all ways.

Bloody good post this - good way of looking at it.

[deity]

Originally posted by NicodaMax


9 am saturday EDT will be 10 pm friday UTC. For you guys in the Neatherlands that's 12 am, for me its 6 pm and for those gringos that don't know s**t about DST it'll be 5 pm.

Let me remind you though that the official starting time (at least until now) is 11 pm UTC, which is 10 am for Deity, 1 am for the .... well, you know, one hour later. I know, that's why you said you'll wait an hour before we start.

btw, I have a dentist appointement at 6 pm on friday. I should make it just fine before 7 pm (local times fellows) but just in case I run late don't wait for me, I'll be hotjoining as soon as I get home (nice clean teeth...ouch!)

I think given the situation in the game we might just wait a few for you

[NicodaMax]

I'm just wondering, we doing this on 1.61 or 1.60? Well, I'll have both jic, but I'm running out of room

[NicodaMax]

Originally posted by deity
Like he said, bad form
But you can still do it...

This discussion sort of reminds me of a movie...

Referee - "You are here on a matter of honor. I am here to see that you settle it honorably. There will be no back-stabbing, you will not throw your blades, nor will you use weapons other than those agreed. If quarter should be asked..."
Robert Roy MacGregor - "No quarter will be asked."
Archibald Cunningham - "Or given."

or to put it simply,

"War is not nice"

[OzzyKP]

Originally posted by deity
Like he said, bad form

But you can still do it...

Yea.

Wars of trying to eliminate others or permanently cripple them I think is (or should be) outright banned. The other two things I mentioned... hopefully it won't happen, and hopefully people will use their best judgement as to what will make a fun, long lasting game for everyone involved.