Should the Hive join the Anti-Drone Crusade ? (and save the ACDG)

[Jamski]

Mead, I understand that you were not part of the first ACDG, but the CPU and PEACE members are old friends of many of us. The Drones are "outsiders" who take no part in the game except to post "turn sent" Our only loyalty to them is a promise made by the chairman.

I say its time to ditch the chairman. He's about to ruin the game for all of us.

As soon as the CPU open a save where they are attacked by Drone and Hive forces they will surrender, end of game.

If you're not enjoying the ACDG, quit now and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

-Jam

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by Jamski
Mead, I understand that you were not part of the first ACDG, but the CPU and PEACE members are old friends of many of us. The Drones are "outsiders" who take no part in the game except to post "turn sent" Our only loyalty to them is a promise made by the chairman.

I say its time to ditch the chairman. He's about to ruin the game for all of us.

As soon as the CPU open a save where they are attacked by Drone and Hive forces they will surrender, end of game.

If you're not enjoying the ACDG, quit now and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

-Jam

You know what, if the CPU is going to be a poor sport and attempt to blackmail us into attacking the Drones with threats of ending the game so be it, frankly if they are lowly enough to do that I really have no sympathy toward them whatsoever.

[Jamski]

Its not blackmail you fool, its realism. Its no fun for them to play on a game that is clearly lost.

-Jam

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by Jamski
Its not blackmail you fool, its realism. Its no fun for them to play on a game that is clearly lost.

-Jam

Then the game has come to its completion.

[Jamski]

A completion. You have no feel for the web a game spins, the infinite conclusions that hang in the air.

Nothing is sadder than the end of a well played game, even in victory the tragedy is unbearable.

-Jam

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by Jamski
A completion. You have no feel for the web a game spins, the infinite conclusions that hang in the air.

Nothing is sadder than the end of a well played game, even in victory the tragedy is unbearable.

-Jam

But it must end, you can only delay the inevitable for so long.

[Jamski]

Sadly, yes. But this won't be "winning" this will just be bludgeoning the opponents to death while they turned their head.

I don't want the game to end while it CAN still be balanced.

-Jam

[Micha]

Originally posted by Jamski
(..)
The Drones are "outsiders" who take no part in the game except to post "turn sent" Our only loyalty to them is a promise made by the chairman.

I say its time to ditch the chairman. He's about to ruin the game for all of us.

As soon as the CPU open a save where they are attacked by Drone and Hive forces they will surrender, end of game.

If you're not enjoying the ACDG, quit now and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

This statement has made me finally vote "NO". It´s an empty statement, a personal attack on the Chairman and just generally whining.

Sorry to say that, but I wholeheartedly oppose your opinion, Jamski.

However, let´s not allow our different opinions to harm a drinking friendship . PROST

[Micha]

Oops, I inadvertently hit "reply with quote" instead of "edit". Sorry.

[Jamski]

PROST Micha.

It may be an attack, but it is true. This millitary action will be the last action the Hive makes.

Goodbye ACDG

-Jam

[Micha]

There will come other DGs
The essential characteristic of life is it´s finity. Better we accept the unevitable... Artifically prolongening a lifespan might not be the better solution.

I also don´t believe the CPU will give up that easily. They will put up a fight and may even manage to stall the war by inviting the AI to join their fight. There´s still the possibility that we might fail, although it seems very small now.

Many of the other team´s players look forward to the next demo game, at least it seems that way when you read through the public forum. If this game was about to end, we would all be united again and start a new game. I can´t see the problems you speak of, Jam...

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by Micha
There will come other DGs
The essential characteristic of life is it´s finity. Better we accept the unevitable... Artifically prolongening a lifespan might not be the better solution.

I also don´t believe the CPU will give up that easily. They will put up a fight and may even manage to stall the war by inviting the AI to join their fight. There´s still the possibility that we might fail, although it seems very small now.

Many of the other team´s players look forward to the next demo game, at least it seems that way when you read through the public forum. If this game was about to end, we would all be united again and start a new game. I can´t see the problems you speak of, Jam...

Excellent point. This game will end eventually, and to be quite honest I think we should try to end it in the best interests of the Hive, siding with the Drones seems in our best interests, and if the game is to end now if we side with the Drones so be it. There will be other ACDG's.

[Jamski]

I just didn't imagine the game would end like this, in acrimony and hatred. There will be no joy in the victory, and great bitterness in the defeat.

-Jam

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by Jamski
I just didn't imagine the game would end like this, in acrimony and hatred. There will be no joy in the victory, and great bitterness in the defeat.

-Jam

Speak for yourself. I for one will be toasting to the good fortunes and success of the Hive/Drone alliance. If it is a victory without bloodshed all the better.

[Micha]

Originally posted by Jamski
I just didn't imagine the game would end like this, in acrimony and hatred. There will be no joy in the victory, and great bitterness in the defeat.

-Jam

Acrimony? Hatred?
Aren´t you exaggerating a bit too much?

I see it that way:
When the game started, everyone had the chance to join the team he wanted to be in. Then everyone worked more or less for the good of the respective faction. Now the best one is about to win, because the others have missed their chance.

The CyCons have backstabbed PEACE, almost annihilated them, forced Uni into defacto submission and are now trying to split the last remaining alliance. They went a harsh and brutal course, maybe it´s now time for the bill.

PEACE was an excellent roleplaying faction, and despite their "friendship" they were invaded by the CyCon aggressors. They will applaude our victory.

Uni had faced immense activity problems and now has been swallowed by CyCon. They just clinge to existence and deserve being invaded for the incompetence they have shown in game affairs.

Drones, especially Buster, have tought Kody and thus made it possible for us to become as powerful as we are. It´s them who shared their knowledge with us, and it is immense knowledge as I want to add.
They have supported us by all means, and now we get the opportunity to proof that we were worth the efforts. Let´s not backstab our only ally, and the only honorable team still alive.