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finbar · October 2, 2002, 02:32

*dons crash helmet on the basis that one is stuck between the pair of them*

Alexander's Horse · October 2, 2002, 03:06

Personally I think diplo guiding is very dubious. I can tell you for a fact that diplos do NOT lead huge armies through the front line.

About the closest any diplo would get to the front line is that point just before where ice for the GandT's is no longer available. Trust me on that

deity · October 2, 2002, 07:37

Civ is not a perfect real world analogy.

It is a representation combining sensible game play elements. Generally diplo guiding is allowed, althopugh not in Rah Rules I think so I'm easy either way.

Any other rules for this game before we proceed?

Unit bribe?

Nothing specific was agreed at the beginning but I'll accept anything the majority want.

deity · October 2, 2002, 07:40

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse

What we really need is a game where Deity and Makeo have a contiguous border.

I hope this game doesn't end in some sort of rules dispute if fighting breaks out.

LOL!

[translated]

"I hope this game ends in some sort of rules dispute if fighting breaks out."

Alexander's Horse · October 2, 2002, 19:38

Yeah right

I don't play in games where there's city or unit bribe so if there is a vote in favour of either of those, I quit.

I'm agnostic on diplo guiding. I think its a crock but I know makeo likes it

finbar · October 2, 2002, 21:14

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Yeah right

I don't play in games where there's city or unit bribe so if there is a vote in favour of either of those, I quit.

I'm agnostic on diplo guiding. I think its a crock but I know makeo likes it

I've always assumed no city or unit bribe was a house rule.

Couldn't agree more on diplo guiding.

Alexander's Horse · October 2, 2002, 21:46

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Originally posted by finbar

I've always assumed no city or unit bribe was a house rule.

It is a house rule amongst the regulars but as you know D is making a welcome special guest appearance so I thought we should get that one clear.

makeo and I played our duel last night. He sunk a lot of my ships with his lighthouse advantage but I have lots more coming his way.

finbar · October 2, 2002, 22:59

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
It is a house rule amongst the regulars but as you know D is making a welcome special guest appearance so I thought we should get that one clear.

Yeah, sorry, I forgot we had a guest in the game. He's very adept at English for his time zone, don't you think?

deity · October 2, 2002, 23:16

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Originally posted by finbar

Yeah, sorry, I forgot we had a guest in the game. He's very adept at English for his time zone, don't you think?

Ha Ha!

I'm not a guest, I'm a founding member!!

I thought you agreed with unit bribe fin?

But it is a bit dumb, I agree. So play on with AHouse Rules

... No city OR Unit bribe, that it?

deity · October 2, 2002, 23:17

BTW, Makeo says Rah Rules allows Diplo guiding...

finbar · October 3, 2002, 00:14

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Originally posted by deity
Ha Ha!

I'm not a guest, I'm a founding member!!

We voted to expel you during one of your extended absences. You've been allowed back in on a trial basis.

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I thought you agreed with unit bribe fin?

I always opposed city bribe, I was ambivalent about unit bribe, but I've come to decide that it's silly. Part of my overall problem with the power of the diplo in the game. There is, for example, absolutely no defence against a poultice of diplos swarming into a city and industrially sabotaging until they knock down the walls. Yes yes, you say, kill them before they get there or somesuch, but I think it's just a loophole in the game.

Makeo · October 3, 2002, 00:26

not that we care what rah rules are, I was just responding to your comments.

deity · October 3, 2002, 00:39

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Originally posted by Makeo
not that we care what rah rules are, I was just responding to your comments.

No you weren't, you are a trouble-maker...

Alexander's Horse · October 3, 2002, 00:41

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Originally posted by deity
BTW, Makeo says Rah Rules allows Diplo guiding...

That's only because they like to use it.

I played in a game with Deity's b*llshit "no trading" rule in force. That guy really really knows how to slow down a game.

Hydey · October 3, 2002, 18:32

Good chance I will be around tonight so I have given you 13 hours notice to organise something else to do.

Alexander's Horse · October 3, 2002, 21:20

There goes the 4 way

I might give it a miss tonight - too much civ this week. Another session could see me sleeping in the spare room

finbar · October 3, 2002, 21:41

M-hm. The birth control method finally revealed.

Alexander's Horse · October 3, 2002, 21:42

Works really well

finbar · October 4, 2002, 00:33

Just not employed oft enough.

Alexander's Horse · October 4, 2002, 00:35

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Originally posted by finbar
Just not employed oft enough.

Shut up

Mrs Horse sees all.

deity · October 4, 2002, 00:43

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
There goes the 4 way

I might give it a miss tonight - too much civ this week. Another session could see me sleeping in the spare room

We need to keep it going. I think Hydey is only free on Fri nights but not Sats? Play the 4 way on Sats?

Alexander's Horse · October 4, 2002, 01:00

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Originally posted by deity

We need to keep it going. I think Hydey is only free on Fri nights but not Sats? Play the 4 way on Sats?

I might be around Friday - I'm just not promising anything.

Why do you want to play the 4 way anymore anyway? I think the last session was decisive and makeo has won it already

deity · October 4, 2002, 01:13

You must be joking AH?

It's not like you to jump to these conclusions. It was clear in the first session that Makeo's island advantage would be a challenge with his mega trading but there's always a way. I'm on Steel next turn, Auto in a few turns... with my next growth surge on the way... Makeo and I are pretty equal on pg/techs/cities/gnp and my army is far superior with Leo, 69 modern units plus many Engineers.

This game has far to go - think strategy...

finbar · October 4, 2002, 01:41

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Originally posted by deity
I'm on Steel next turn, Auto in a few turns...

You probably should have left a couple of blank spaces in there to accommodate the ones you nick from Horse.

Alexander's Horse · October 4, 2002, 02:40

I've got steel now deity - if you have a spare diplo

Makeo · October 4, 2002, 03:10

Yeah the games already over, I'd give up if I was you guys.

deity · October 4, 2002, 03:33

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
I've got steel now deity - if you have a spare diplo

.. on it's way now...

deity · October 4, 2002, 04:52

Sorry Hydey but tonight may not work out for me - got the Horses disease..

Sat night should be fine.

Makeo · October 4, 2002, 06:29

ahaha. i guess you'll just have to play me.

Alexander's Horse · October 4, 2002, 07:26

Hey Hydey - got the local Jim's mowing guy to do my lawn today. He charged me for 4 lawns ($55) but did a nice job - not too short, no clippings, he even did the edges.