New Kinda Noob game Starting

[Finalgenesis]

You'd be surprised how easy it is to slip a Vets' mind.

EA doesn't actually have many indie scout provinces, I've played in EA games enough to run into cases where players not getting a single scout prov.

I find myself building scouts from forts now and then and don't always max out mage production, especially entering mid-late game with periods of peace, no gold income growth...etc

Though really, there's no need to rationalize attacking Aby, agreements are non-binding, the specific circumstances grey enough, and the prize large enough, it certainly makes strategic sense to go for it in your shoes. So speaking from an outsider perspective I applaud, plenty of vets would jump at the chance in this circumstance, it's only a matter of time for Aby anyway I was wondering when you or Arco would make a move.

[mockingbird]

The reason why I'm being careful to present my reasoning is because I hold with the general philosophy that being a trustworthy actor will net me more advantage in the game over the long run than being an untrustworthy one.

Breaking an agreement to gain an advantage in one game is likely to cost me even more in other games if people won't trust me diplomatically.

So if I've made a mistake here, it was an honest one. I guess I attributed more ferocity to Ragnar's Wolves than was warranted.

What you say about the strategic position is true; I probably would have formally terminated my NAP with Abysia sometime soon in the proper manner. Thinking I was soon to be attacked caused me to rush my timetable and preparations, however.

[Kobal2]

Originally Posted by Finalgenesis

EA doesn't actually have many indie scout provinces, I've played in EA games enough to run into cases where players not getting a single scout prov.

That was in fact the case for Kailasa in this very game.

[Finalgenesis]

Hmmm it seems the server has stalled, a force hosting may be in order.

I think Arco should be PMed and a sub seeking process started if there's no response =/ Hopefully he'll be back, we can't really have a position like Arco stale more then 1 turn without affecting the game quality adversely.

[Groundworm]

The server hasn't stalled... I have. My apologies. Demands on my time have been greater than usual this past week, and I've been issuing postponements as I've been unable to process this particularly complex turn. I hope to have my turn sent in today.

Ragnars Wolves, who is playing Abysia, has informed me that real life events currently and indefinitely prevent him from participating in Dominions. Do we want to find a sub for him, or is he weak enough that he can set himself to AI without adversely affecting the quality of the game?

[Finalgenesis]

I think Ragnars will pass admin pass to someone, thanks for hosting the game Rags! (and good luck, was fun playing with you, hope to see you in the future)

At most a human player can do is cost Marv a little more in aby's shoes, I see no game changing impact to have them go AI.

I vote AI.

[Finalgenesis]

Any updates to what's going on? The turn deadline is up to a week already.

I've seen games die out after rotting for a week or so and surely don't wish for such a fate for this game, usually on the ball admins tries to find temp sub to prevent this.

Could we find you a temp sub to help alleviate any time commitments?

[Xanatos]

why are turns taking so long?

[Finalgenesis]

Trading for W gems, offering E, D, F

[Finalgenesis]

Won't be able to reach my game computer til just after hosting time, extended this turn by 12 hrs.