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Just noticing something (beside the fact German spamming) is that The Priest said this would happen and it is!
Tier 1's all close together creates the best diplo it seems.
Tier 1's all close together creates the best diplo it seems.
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The question of whether modern humans and Neanderthals mated when they encountered each other 40,000 years ago is highly controversial. -
I'm quite happy that Mongolia survived the barbarians AND have the Pyramids - no fun in having undeveloped barbarian neighbors and no nearby juicy wonder - buildersIf Russia is uncomfortable about Germany subbing for Mongolia please say but at this stage the Mongols do not see the borders of any other civ.
Now more serious - I am ok with you subbing for Mongolia - they need that hand. But when the original player is expected to be back - is it any soon or you all have to look for a replacement?Comment
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Mongolia will be back. He asked for a tmp-sub.Formerly known as "CyberShy"
Carpe Diem tamen Memento MoriComment
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Well, that at least makes my decision of whether or not to put a lot of time into this this month to rest :/Comment
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I am never wrongOriginally posted by Germany (DoE) View Post
To be fair, part of the reason for the high scores is that two nations - Israel and Neandor - created very distinctive 'role-play' persona for themselves, which could have been done by anyone and they deserve the credit for it.
But in general, yes. Stories and diplomacy require interaction and although 'tier 1' are groaning at how densely packed they are, it means there is lots of interaction, and therefore a better breading ground for votes. Its not determinate - the folks still have to put in the effort - but I think its hard to deny its a factor.
If we are lucky, however, this bias will pass. Since soon enough - another month or two - everyone will be presssed up against neighbours, even those in more spacious territory, and thus there will be more opportunity for interaction. Although it will still be the case, I think, that there are simply more people involved in europe/middle east, so nations there have more neighbours, and so I think more people who interact with them (privately or publicly) and so more people who are likely to give them votes.
At the same time, we will start to see the real in-game penalty on the 'tier 1' nations over the next month or so. Up to now, they have probably been able to expand at the rate they would have wished anyway. But now, their expansion is stopped except through very difficult war (particualrly difficult because in many cases its capitals which are the border cities), while others have room to continue expanding.
So my guess is that in this first stage of the game, the lack of space has not hindered tier 1 in game, and has helped them in votes, but as we go on from here, they will be hindered more in game and the vote advantage will ebb away.
I hope so. It was a good idea to try to have this tiers system if it works as intended, but there is always the danger of unintended consequences.Comment
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?Originally posted by Inca (DoE) View PostFormerly known as "CyberShy"
Carpe Diem tamen Memento MoriComment
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I liked your stories, and I voted for you. But you just didn't have as much as others. Put in more time and you get more votes.Originally posted by Inca (DoE) View PostCaptain of Team Apolyton - ISDG 2012
When I was younger I thought curfews were silly, but now as the daughter of a young woman, I appreciate them. - RahComment
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I also liked the Incan stories, you got the most points I gave away for stories. (with 1 other).
You were also one of the 6 civs that got a roleplay score from. (not the best, that was Germany of course)
If you continue what you did then I will continue to vote for you.Comment
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Tier 1 civs are a bunch of antisemites.
Think you're all good at this game huh. Your "oh oh oh I belong into tier 1" arrogance will be completely gone when this game is over. Bunch of fascist nazis. Look what you did to the Incas! And now Mongolia and India.
All Tier2/3/4 civs should work together to kill you.
I call upon all 'lesser gods' (yep, that's us) to work together against these colonial antisemites racist fascists from europe!
We will overcome their evil!Comment
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Stay!Captain of Team Apolyton - ISDG 2012
When I was younger I thought curfews were silly, but now as the daughter of a young woman, I appreciate them. - RahComment
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No worries. Joan is no quitter.Originally posted by OzzyKP View Post
btw - how large an avatar are you allowed with this account?Comment
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France means that he's not an original tier1 player
France: don't be too worried by my sic (semi in character) posts in this ooc thread.Comment
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The 3rd commandment says:Originally posted by France (DoE) View PostMon dieu! I'm a sub, you know.
"Do not take the name of the Lord in vain"Comment
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No worries.Originally posted by Israel (DoE) View PostFrance means that he's not an original tier1 player
France: don't be too worried by my sic (semi in character) posts in this ooc thread. Just good fun.
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