The Discussion Thread at Dawn!

[Jharviss]

Understanding their people was something few kings did.  It just didn't happen.  I'm still trying to figure out my Mandrian peoples.

Hey, Mithidates, I was wondering what those little dark blue patches near the coast are?  There's one in Otahvy across from Nilburg, another at the end of the river flowing through Tescha, and another in Ruthern.  They were there in the old map and in the one you remade, but I can't quite figure out what they are.  Thanks!

[Stargate525]

They're the land holdings of the Free Captains, Jharviss.

As for understanding the people, I know that it didn't always happen, but I should at least know about murmurs of uprising before they completely take my capital. Especially since everyone in the government is elected by the people, directly or indirectly.

[amikaligula]

Perhaps doing what you're doing now, giving your people a voice will fix that, aha.  But I must say it does make the game more interesting and in this instance was pretty logical.  (I'll just wait for that comment to come back and bite me.)

I apologize for ignoring so many states, but I reason that there are quite a few who I have not heard of and/or have not heard of me.  i.e. Kashtu and Nargaq.  And others who are all but dismissed by the thinking of the Vrenas in general.

Also, I'd just like to say that you're doing a really great job running this, Mithridates.

[Jharviss]

I second Amikaligula's final statement.  Superb job.

[Wensleydale]

I third Amikaligula's final statement. Sup- oh, wait. Nevermind.

Great job, Mith!

[Stargate525]

Fourthed. My complaining really mean I enjoy it. I don't bother to complain about stuff I hate, usually my protest in that regard involves lighter fluid...

[Jharviss]

I'm under the opinion that Amikaligula deserves a "Most Likely to Have a Civil War... again" award.  That, or the "Most Interesting Way to Give Orders" award.  Both would be deserved.

[Stargate525]

Agreed. If I had to say, my nominations would be Jharviss for 'Luckiest Bastard' award and  AWF2M for 'Most Untrustworthy.'

[Atlantis]

i give myself the award for "Surving against the Auri"

[Jharviss]

That might just deserve an award.  I was quite surprised.

[amikaligula]

Indeedy.  And AWF2M definitely gets "Most Untrustworthy".  As far as the civil war goes, yes, but Stravam is practically a separate city-state at the moment anyway.  I'm having fun playing the different factions because when I do it's like I have multiple personalities and I don't know how one will react to another.  That incident at the dock got more heated when I expected.

[AllWillFall2Me]

Hey, I'm very trustworthy.
You just need to get my word.
And provide enough reason for that word.
OK, I'm devoutly mercenary. But I have values.

[Stargate525]

I've got a feeling goading Celend will either be extremely gratifying, or a horrible, horrible move.

If I'm lucky, the Archon will draw steel against someone and kill him...

[AllWillFall2Me]

No, if you're lucky, I'll kill him somehow, and start a war between Celend and myself, with myself being beaten, but celend weakened enough for you to strike a finishing blow.
If you're unlucky, I'll kill him, and somehow, you'll get blamed, and Celend will crush you.
I call killing him.
;P

[Stargate525]

The thing is, if you kill someone, I'll have to arrest and kill you. Rules of the festival, see?

What we need is for him to attack you, then you kill him. Self defense isn't punished, and the war begins.