What to post publicly about the war

[DeepO]

Arrian, please stop answering the Legonians! Let them speculate what they want, no need to give them anything more then strictly needed.

As to the cancellation: yes, it was a mistake of ours. I don't recall anyone mentioning it, it was just an oversight... too long ago, and we forgot to check. Never mind, we're not perfect either... and Lego won't be harmed because we declared war immediately.

DeepO

[Arrian]

Oh, sorry, ok.

edit: although I really don't think I gave anything away.

-Arrian

[DeepO]

No need to be sorry, it's just that they are easily offended, it seems. In case GoW declares war in a few hours, this might escalate very quickly...

DeepO

[vmxa1]

Go MZ: insert evil grin

[Arrian]

I don't see anyone being offended so far. Lego is reacting very calmly. Vondrack understands, for sure.

It will be interesting to see what happens when the other shoe drops (GoW's DoW).

-Arrian

[vmxa1]

It has not got ugly yet, but it will for someone. Once the war is a world wide one, someone is going to get hurt.

[asleepathewheel]

yup, either lego will be furious or we will...

[vmxa1]

It all depends on GoW. If they come in this turn with us, then we have nothing to complain about, win or lose.

If they do not come in or side against us, then we will be hucklberry (Doc Holiday). I would then move to make peace with Lego and attack GoW.

[DeepO]

MZ declared war, and took 3 IR. Those Battle Reports at least guarantee us one thing: GoW really declared war Now let's hope it's not some sharade, so we can have fun on Legoland!

I wonder how Lego is going to respond

DeepO

[asleepathewheel]

wonder how ND is going to respond more.

If I were them, I would wait until the turn after GoW lands their initial forces and....

[vmxa1]

Well that is at least not a bad thing for us that MZ hit them. Now Lego will have to do some sweating.

I am hoping that ND will see that they are best served by coming with us.

Any ships sunk is all good.

I say cry havoc and let the dogs of war loose (sorry Will).

[asleepathewheel]

I'll believe it when I see a city or two on the east change hands.

[DeepO]

yeah.... and we see Lego's infs taking a beating...

DeepO

[Arrian]

Lego posted an amusing "news" story.

I responded in kind. I gave away no information.

-Arrian

[notyoueither]

All very good so far.

Beware two things. First, vondrack, and many on Lego, stand to be hurt if this goes against them. VonD's response to GoW showed signs of emotion already. Please continue to be considerate as all have done to this point.

Second, and more ominously... GoW sank 3 or 4 iron clads. Good. That gives us zero assurance that there is no MZ evil plan afoot. We could very well sail on next turn only to have the result be a GoW and/or ND marine assault against Stormia, together with a Lego/GoW/ND fleet to sink our forces. That could result in us being taken out in a few short turns.

I am not intending to mount an arguement against continuing, full force, towards the prosecution of the Lego war. In truth we have no choice now, and have not had for some time. Rather I urge that we be gracious if victory deems fit to visit us, and maintain dignity if defeat becomes our companion.