Turn 98, 610BC

[nbarclay]

I think we could spin the propaganda better if GoW breaks the NDA on Feudalism if we offer peace in-game immediately. GoW would not have the danger of an ongoing war to use as an excuse.

[Aeson]

Did we sell a Barracks (Bolderberg/Tornado) and upgrade the Vet Sword in Arashi?

[Aeson]

Wouldn't it look a bit fishy if we have a war going on for 1 turn with them... and then turn up with an obviously Leader rushed wonder?

[nbarclay]

Like we really needed a one-turn war with GoW for that when we have Vox to pick on?

Yes, we sold Bolderberg's barracks; that let us upgrade a vet and a regular instead of just a vet, the price being that we may have to build a pike or Med. Inf. there instead of a WC in order to avoid producing a regular.

[asleepathewheel]

Originally posted by Aeson
Wouldn't it look a bit fishy if we have a war going on for 1 turn with them... and then turn up with an obviously Leader rushed wonder?

In RL, or with more than 5 teams, yes.

but

who would think that happened? Vox? They are going to be missing 25% of their army when they get the turn.

RP? They know exactly what and why GoW did.

ND? Well, who knows what they think about anything

Lego? Well, who knows what they are thinking. Did we get a screenshot with the leader being produced? Anyway, they know we are at war with vox, who would pull those shenanigans when they already have targets to hit?

[nbarclay]

I'm going ahead and offering peace. We've held the turn long enough.

[Velociryx]

Sounds good bud....we don't need to be involved in two wars at the same time anyways....not that GoW can do much, but still....offer the peace. Perhaps they'll not be so hasty with their next landing....

-=Vel=-

[asleepathewheel]

helluva turn guys, wish I could have participated even minimally

[nbarclay]

Turn sent.

[Aeson]

It will be most interesting to see how Vox spins this, and if we get any mention in "The Trappings of War"...

[Arrian]

So what was our decision (if any) with regard to OUR spin on this (if any)?

-Arrian

[nbarclay]

I suspect that we'll decide when and if someone comes up with a proposed post that the team likes.

[DeepO]

Peace to GoW: I'm not sure. You didn't accept the offer, right? That leaves a lot open for discussion between us and GoW.

I don't like that we appear weak in their eyes, and I also don't like that they got exactly what they wanted, being a war with us, to get Bob or Vox believe they attacked. I don't buy it that it would be an opportunistic war, to try to get a hold on Bob.

One thing is for sure: any next deal we are going to have with them will need to be protected to avoid double crossing. And if they dare to sell Feud before the NDA is gone, it was the last deal they had.

Also, we should prepare a diplo message that the price for peace at least includes revoking the Sea RoP. If they sail further into our borders, they are at war again. We have to somehow punish them...
If we ask for any compensation, we should ask for their WM. They have explored a large part of Lego/s borders by now,and we would get an update on the roads and other improvenements from Vox. They won't give cash anyway

DeepO

[nbarclay]

I did go ahead and accept our end. I think that makes the offer a lot stronger, and presenting an offer where all GoW has to do to restore the peace is click "Accept" makes a joke out of any claims they might make that the war "forced" them to renege on the NDA.

[DeepO]

true... probably best. At least they can't say we don't want to be friends...

DeepO