Sparta-Gaian Relations part II

[Modo44]

Sounds like their inactivity is getting extremely bad.

In that case, perhaps we should call off this deal, and stick to the IntInt trade with the Angels. Hopefully they will understand this difficult situation.

[Snoddasmannen]

Originally posted by Kassiopeia
CT responds:

I don't like the part about doing it "transparent to the mods". One: There is no way to do it, not without me posting about it here, not at all. Two: it implies cheating.

I don't think he implies cheating. I think he is, just like you, suggesting we alert the mods about this. By transparent he probably means the opposite of opaque or hidden, ie: keeping the mods well informed of what we're doing.

But anyway with this:

I still do not know if we had reached an agreement regarding what to trade you for EcoEng. Far more serious than missing a potential tech trade is the seeming lack of activity among Gaians.

There's no way we should give them EcoEng pre-accepted, imo ...

[Drogue]

Originally posted by Kassiopeia
I'd be willing to appeal to the mods based on Gaian inactivity that they could cut us some slack and let us repost a replayed end turn save that has nothing else changed except this.

This won't be possible. I've already told other factions that diplomacy is not a reason for delaying the turn. Gaian activity might be, depending on the circumstances, if the turn was not already posted. However the turn is already posted, no replay will be allowed.

[Kassiopeia]

It's time for damage control now. Shall I inform the Gaians of your call, Drogue, or have you already done that?

By transparent he probably means the opposite of opaque or hidden, ie: keeping the mods well informed of what we're doing.

Ahhh, of course.

[Snoddasmannen]

The Gaians still haven't even downloaded the turn, and it was posted 35 hours ago That is some really serious inactivity on their part. What will happen to them? Will they be AI:d? Would a merger between Gaia and the Angels be possible?

[Googlie]

Originally posted by Drogue
Gaian activity might be, depending on the circumstances, if the turn was not already posted. However the turn is already posted, no replay will be allowed.

But the turn was posted as is precisely because of Gaian inactivity

We were getting no clarification as to whether to give ecol eng pre-accepted 'cos there was no-one at the other end who knew what was happening. Even Chaos Theory admiits to not knowing the tech status in his own faction

Anyhow, 'tis water under the bridge now.

I think if the Angels and Gaians could be joined it'd make for a far more balanced game

[Drogue]

Originally posted by Kassiopeia
It's time for damage control now. Shall I inform the Gaians of your call, Drogue, or have you already done that?

You can, if you so wish. The Gaian's never requested a change of save or a delay, or mentioned anything about it.

Originally posted by Googlie
But the turn was posted as is precisely because of Gaian inactivity

It would be enough if it was for their turn, and could be argued to be even on yours. But after the save has been posted, that counts as the save. It would be a replay, rather than a time extension.

[Maniac]

*BUMP*

If we're not going to attack the Gaians next turn, how about sending that message after all that requested to move their transport?

[Modo44]

No harm asking, I guess.

[Snoddasmannen]

Well, there could be some harm. If they're intent on making life difficult for us, they may intentionally move it to block our path. Our request for them to move it does give them some information.

However, the way they comply to this request will tell us so much more of the gaian intent that it is definately worth the risk.

[Googlie]

I'd wait and see if their transport is still there when we open the turn - after all, there's nothing they can do right now anyway

They might have already have moved it to allow us access - who knows?

[Maniac]

Sounds good. Btw, do you remember where's the proposed message posted? I can't find it back.

[Googlie]

It's still there (backed by a seaformer - what is it doing there - lowering that landbridge maybe?)

[Maniac]

Originally posted by Googlie
It's still there (backed by a seaformer - what is it doing there - lowering that landbridge maybe?)

An extra reason to attack the Gaians next turn? To prevent they can make themselves safe from the Hive?

[Kassiopeia]

Oi vey! Do we really want to attack the Gaians? Are they a threat? What if they ally with the Morganites? What if they drag the Angels to a war against us, forcing us into the much dreaded 3 vs. 1 -situation?