What's the deal with GoW's "offering" peace to RP?

[Cort Haus]

I'm really into turning up at Yellowknife. If we don't do something soon they'll have Muskets.

[Theseus]

Would anybody have a problem if I PMed Un0??

I want to:

1) Apologize for Aeson going off, even though he is not in GS anymore.

2) Explore, uh, possible 'relationship enhancements'.

[Theseus]

Theseus1: So, whaddya think, contact Un0?

Theseus2: Weeelllll, shouldn't you wait for the rest of team to chime in?

Theseus1: Huh?

Theseus2: You know, the rest of Gathering Storm!

Theseus1: Hmmm... interesting idea.

Theseus2: Uh, the consensus thing, remember?

Theseus1: You think they're around? Checking out the private forum?

Theseus2: Yeah, you know they are... I bet even alexman and Nathan read this.

Theseus1: NO WAY!! (?)

Theseus2: WAY!! (!)

Theseus1: Alright, we can wait a bit I guess.

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Fair Warning:

If I need to, the second that it is posted in the public PTWDG forum that the save has been sent to us, I will be posting "GATHERING THE STORM" threads in the General and Strategy forums.

(which actually could be kinda fun and devious )

[Theseus]

OK, just did one of my few ever chats (thanks sleepy and nye!)...

I want to send a PM to Un0, as follows:

"Un0:

Sorry, man, I don't know what got into Aeson in the public forum...

At the same time, please remember it ain't a GS thing... he is not GS, although most of us Strat guys (me included) automatically side with him. Bad hair day, or something.

I'm not sure how you are feeling about the PTWDG these days... I am still into it, even given the many obstacles to it being FUN.

Anyway... I have a question for you: Are you guys really Mercs?

MERCS??!!

If you are, name a price... A price for ceasing attacks on RP, and cooperating with us in dismantling ND. We may or may not be able to meet it... but we'd like to know.

I covenant here and now that we will not disclose this discussion, at this risk of forfeiture (i.e., if we, GS, disclose to the PTWDG world that this discussion has taken place, without your written approval, we will forfeit.).

Be aware, however, that we have discussed this communication with RP.

Further, in the reverse, disclosure of a confidential communication such as this will be taken most negatively.
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Aaahhhhh, screw it: Don't tell anyone, but we want you to backstab ND... possible?

[Sidenote: Yes, it's true, a little known fact, but Theseus (nee Richard Podos) was born in Salt Lake City, so I'm SSN 499.]
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{I'm not a great diplo... speak my mind as I see things}

[notyoueither]

Please do not apologise for anything, Theseus. I like UnO and all, but I think his skin is a bit too thin, and one way. Where the hell has he been when *******s like HE have been running their mouths? And how the hell could any sane human step forward and proclaim that their negotiating position with us was all his idea, and be offended that we thought it was the product of a moron?

I'm sorry, but the whole 'hurt UnO' shtick simply has a funny feeling to it.

Do I like what Aeson did? No. Do I understand why he might wanted to inflict some misery? You freakin' bet! Besides, I think he said enough to UnO on that topic, himself.

As for the rest of your message, good. I hope a new introduction is possible, though.

[OPD]

Yeah UnO can be a bit funny alot of the time. He personalizes stuff way too much.

Whether it's "taking full responsibility" for something or getting upset about something or letting everyone know how mean someone else has been.

Trying to get GoW to switch sides is still good avenue to follow, I don't know what happened in the chat, but I recall lego were hoping GoW would attack ND?

[Arrian]

What the hell did Aeson do? I saw some good shots against Ghengis, and I couldn't approve more.

Aeson

-Arrian

[Theseus]

OK, forget about the Aeson stuff...

And forget about Un0 too.

Should I (or someone) try to contact MZ?

[Arrian]

Sure, it's worth a shot at least.

-Arrian

[asleepathewheel]

What is the deal with Aeson anyway?

Does he just really not like MZ and Farb?

I wish he hadn't left us. Clearly he's getting some enjoyment out of playing with GoW.

[Theseus]

DRAFT

MZ,

I have a question for you: Are you guys really Mercs?

MERCS??!!

If you are, name a price... A price for ceasing attacks on RP, and cooperating with us in dismantling ND. We may or may not be able to meet it... but we'd like to know.

I covenant here and now that we will not disclose this discussion, at this risk of forfeiture (i.e., if we, GS, disclose to the PTWDG world that this discussion has taken place, without your written approval, we will forfeit.).

Be aware, however, that we have discussed this communication with RP.

Further, in the reverse, disclosure of a confidential communication such as this will be taken most negatively.
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Aaahhhhh, screw it: Don't tell anyone, but we want you to backstab ND...

Possible?

Theseus (bringer of maaaany goodies)



How's that?

[notyoueither]

Send it.

[asleepathewheel]

why the hell not

[Theseus]

On its way...

[Theseus]

I know this should go in the GoW diplo log, but I can't find it (and doesn't that say something?!):

MZ,

I have a question for you: Are you guys really Mercs?

MERCS??!!

If you are, name a price... A price for ceasing attacks on RP, and cooperating with us in dismantling ND. We may or may not be able to meet it... but we'd like to know.

I covenant here and now that we will not disclose this discussion, at this risk of forfeiture (i.e., if we, GS, disclose to the PTWDG world that this discussion has taken place, without your written approval, we will forfeit.).

Be aware, however, that we have discussed this communication with RP.

Further, in the reverse, disclosure of a confidential communication such as this will be taken most negatively.
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Aaahhhhh, screw it, here's the plain language: Don't tell anyone, but we want you to backstab ND...

Possible?

Theseus (bringer of maaaany goodies)

ps: I don't know if this has ever come up in GoW, but you guys might want to check out one Sir John Hawkwood... he would be your patron saint (courtesy of Gordon Dickson and the Dorsai series in science fiction, which is also an ultimate mercenary anthem).