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Re: Post your Strategy Game Status
« Reply #225 on: June 17, 2012, 09:36:40 PM »
Of course we should cling to some traditions, but I used that example to show that some traditions are absolutely worthless.

And the fact that they were born into it excuses nothing. It doesn't make them deserve it. In my eyes it is just a massive injustice.

It seems to me that you really do have some negative feelings towards them. Truth be told Tobbs, not one single person on this Earth deserves anything. None of us are entitled to anything. But let me ask you this...you said you have everything you could want...a beautiful girlfriend...your in good shape, you have good grades and you have an epic computer. Has the Royal Family having certain privilages changed that in any way? Will it change it down the road?

And you haven't answered my question...were you in their shoes, would you think any differently?
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« Reply #226 on: June 17, 2012, 09:48:42 PM »
It seems to me that you really do have some negative feelings towards them. Truth be told Tobbs, not one single person on this Earth deserves anything. None of us are entitled to anything. But let me ask you this...you said you have everything you could want...a beautiful girlfriend...your in good shape, you have good grades and you have an epic computer. Has the Royal Family having certain privilages changed that in any way? Will it change it down the road?

And you haven't answered my question...were you in their shoes, would you think any differently?
Of course I would think differently. The life of luxury would have spoiled me to the bone.

And the very reason I oppose them is actually because they have that life of luxury, yet they have not done one thing to earn it, which completely goes against one of my core values in life: earn what you want. I worked my ass off with at least seven different jobs to get the money I needed for the parts that I assembled to become my computer, I worked my ass off in school to get those grades so that I could have a chance at a decent future and I've worked my ass off at the gym to get out of my overweight and get in good shape (not so sure of what to say about the girlfriend, though). I do believe I deserve these things, because I've worked for them. They have what I have times ten million and they haven't worked for any of it, and I can't respect that.

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« Reply #227 on: June 18, 2012, 12:33:07 AM »
Of course I would think differently. The life of luxury would have spoiled me to the bone.

And the very reason I oppose them is actually because they have that life of luxury, yet they have not done one thing to earn it, which completely goes against one of my core values in life: earn what you want. I worked my ass off with at least seven different jobs to get the money I needed for the parts that I assembled to become my computer, I worked my ass off in school to get those grades so that I could have a chance at a decent future and I've worked my ass off at the gym to get out of my overweight and get in good shape (not so sure of what to say about the girlfriend, though). I do believe I deserve these things, because I've worked for them. They have what I have times ten million and they haven't worked for any of it, and I can't respect that.

So you would force your own values on them? Against their will? Just because they have more than you?
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« Reply #228 on: June 18, 2012, 12:47:22 AM »
So you would force your own values on them? Against their will? Just because they have more than you?
Not sure how you made that connection. And the motive is not at all because they have more than me, that has nothing to do with this. I would be as happy as can be if they had all that stuff if they have actually earned it. They haven't, it was simply granted to them because they are apparently worth more than the rest of us combined. And how you can defend something like that is beyond me.

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« Reply #229 on: June 18, 2012, 01:16:00 AM »
Not sure how you made that connection. And the motive is not at all because they have more than me, that has nothing to do with this. I would be as happy as can be if they had all that stuff if they have actually earned it. They haven't, it was simply granted to them because they are apparently worth more than the rest of us combined. And how you can defend something like that is beyond me.

I wouldn't say they're worth more than the average citizen, not as people individually anyways. But we all have our place Tobbs. You have yours, I have mine and they have theirs. If Sweden decides to remove the Monarchy then its no business of mine, but it would sadden me.

At any rate, I'll probably not attack the Maratha Confederacy, as they're one of my few trading partners and are friendly with me. There aren't many trading opportunities left...well actually there aren't any left whatsoever. All the remaining trading ports are either filled up or conquered by someone else. Currently at war with the Iroquois, Sweden and Spain.

The Iroquois are no longer much of a threat, as I've reduced them to one territory, and I'll soon finish them off. Sweden declared war on me for some reason, not sure why, maybe they're looking for conquests. Spain I attacked because I want their Caribbean possessions, which I took. Not surprisingly they didn't want to make peace after that, so I'm thinking of taking their South American possessions, until they decide to make peace.

Russia managed to retake a little territory from Sweden, but that probably won't last long. The Dutch have taken Spanish-occupied Portugal and all but one of Spain's North African territories. Spain still has Southern Italy and Naples. Still, combine my assault on their Latin American territories with the Dutch's advance through North Africa and Italy, and I'd say they're doomed. Russia is bound to fall soon too, which means it'll just be me, the Dutch, Austria, Sweden and the Ottomans left in Europe.
« Last Edit: June 18, 2012, 01:17:31 AM by Grif101 »
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Re: Post your Strategy Game Status
« Reply #230 on: June 18, 2012, 01:28:44 AM »
That debate is best suited in the political thread, I think. I do believe we have one, If I'm not mistaken...

Hey Grif, did you take over Brazil yet?
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« Reply #231 on: June 18, 2012, 01:51:35 AM »
That debate is best suited in the political thread, I think. I do believe we have one, If I'm not mistaken...

Hey Grif, did you take over Brazil yet?

Yeah I know, but we got carried away. :P

Not yet, but I will unless the Spanish see sense.

Also an update: The Marathas declared war on me, so in retaliation I'm going to utterly destroy them.  ^-^
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« Reply #232 on: June 18, 2012, 10:33:15 AM »
Yeah I know, but we got carried away. :P

Not yet, but I will unless the Spanish see sense.

Also an update: The Marathas declared war on me, so in retaliation I'm going to utterly destroy them.  ^-^
Careful. The Marathans have a lot of resources at their disposal. I underestimated this, and as a result, my first invasion of India was a fiasco.

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« Reply #233 on: June 18, 2012, 11:28:26 AM »
Careful. The Marathans have a lot of resources at their disposal. I underestimated this, and as a result, my first invasion of India was a fiasco.

They've put up a decent fight, but I've taken Satara, Goa and Behar so far, splitting the Confederacy in two. Ahmendnaegar is completely undefended, and the East Indian Coast only has a small army defending it. For all intents and purposes, Maratha is doomed. Still, Satara's population is completely against me, both the lower classes and nobility...which means I'm likely going to have to deal with rebellion from that region.

Sweden made peace with me, though for some reason they're trying to get me to pay them ridiculous sums of money, for a trade agreement. Spain has lost all of its North African possessions, and only has Naples and Southern Italy left in Europe. Morocco, Poland-Lithuiania and Courland have also regained their independence. The Italian States destroyed my first trading fleet, so with my Steam Ships and First and Second Rates, I'm going to tear the Italian Navy a new a-hole as compensation.

All that and despite my heavy remilitarization, those economic upgrades are paying off considerably...Britain is a very wealthy nation right now.
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« Reply #234 on: June 21, 2012, 11:46:52 AM »

Scandinavia keeps growing, and Castille keeps crumbling. They've even made Powhatan their capital instead of Toledo because of my constant attacks. Austria is gently-carressed as well. And once I conquer the Iberian peninsula, I think I'm gonna carve a path into northern Asia, and see if I can inherit the French throne while I'm at it.
« Last Edit: June 21, 2012, 02:45:27 PM by Tobbs »

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« Reply #235 on: June 22, 2012, 06:04:00 AM »
*considers choosing Sweden in Civ 5*
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« Reply #236 on: June 22, 2012, 07:49:28 AM »
*considers choosing Sweden in Civ 5*

Don't think Sweden is a playable nation in Civ 5. :P

Anyways, the Marathas continue to fall before me, but their raids on my trading ports is a pain in the ass. Spain actually did something useful for a change and took Florida and the Cherokee Territory from me...temporarily. Florida was quickly retaken, and I'm currently sending an army to retake the Cherokee Territory. After I retake my lost territory, I'm going to launch a counter-offensive into Spanish Latin America, and utterly destroy them. The Iroquois have been vanquished completely, so I can demilitarize the North and focus my military efforts in the South. Europe seems to be stabilized, as there's been no more territorial conquests by either power, even Courland; Poland-Lithiuania and Morocco have managed to hold on to their newly regained independence.

Had to put down a few rebellions in Satara and Ahmednaeger, which seemed to pacify them.

And Tobbs...for some reason your homeland seems to think it can extort money out of me, in exchange for trade. If this keeps up I'm going to use my navy to disabuse them of that notion. :P
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« Reply #237 on: June 22, 2012, 12:36:40 PM »
Don't think Sweden is a playable nation in Civ 5. :P
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« Reply #238 on: June 23, 2012, 04:56:00 AM »
Ahem.


I never saw Sweden in my Civ 5's list...
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« Reply #239 on: June 23, 2012, 04:58:23 AM »
I never saw Sweden in my Civ 5's list...
Sorry, I just realized it's one of the civs included in the Gods & Kings exp pack. They're really not present in the vanilla game.
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« Reply #240 on: June 23, 2012, 08:27:44 AM »
Hey Mike, how is Gods and Kings?

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« Reply #241 on: June 23, 2012, 11:38:04 AM »
Hey Mike, how is Gods and Kings?
Just installed it. Didn't fiddle with it yet.

Most of the new stuff is listed here:
http://civilization.wikia.com/wiki/Gods_and_Kings
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« Reply #242 on: June 24, 2012, 04:52:49 AM »
Just installed it. Didn't fiddle with it yet.

Most of the new stuff is listed here:
http://civilization.wikia.com/wiki/Gods_and_Kings

Surprised they didn't use Hannibal for Carthage...guess he was overused.

Also, glad to see they included my ancestor Attila.  :sorcerer:
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« Reply #243 on: June 24, 2012, 05:41:33 AM »
Surprised they didn't use Hannibal for Carthage...guess he was overused.

Also, glad to see they included my ancestor Attila.  :sorcerer:
Apparently Huns and battering rams are a nasty mix. :D
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« Reply #244 on: June 24, 2012, 05:45:03 AM »
Apparently Huns and battering rams are a nasty mix. :D

Are you kidding? No one would be able to stop them. :P
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« Reply #245 on: June 24, 2012, 05:57:41 AM »
Are you kidding? No one would be able to stop them. :P
Read this review:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/06/review-gods-kings-is-an-essential-civilization-expansion/

Right at the end there's this:
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    Your face when the Huns bring up one of their battering rams and take down a city almost instantly
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« Reply #246 on: June 24, 2012, 06:59:15 AM »
Read this review:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/06/review-gods-kings-is-an-essential-civilization-expansion/

Right at the end there's this:I lol'd. :D

So getting this and creating a Hunnic Empire at some point. :P
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« Reply #247 on: June 24, 2012, 08:47:54 PM »
You also rolled with Sweden Mike? I also happened to choose Sweden for my 1st game of Gods and Kings.  :D

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« Reply #248 on: June 24, 2012, 08:59:59 PM »
You also rolled with Sweden Mike? I also happened to choose Sweden for my 1st game of Gods and Kings.  :D
Didn't start the game just yet. >:D

I intend to, just for kicks. Or perhaps I'll choose the most outlandish leader...
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« Reply #249 on: June 24, 2012, 09:08:02 PM »
Didn't start the game just yet. >:D

I intend to, just for kicks. Or perhaps I'll choose the most outlandish leader...

The Celts would seem to fit the outlandish bill...
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