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Velociryx is offline Velociryx
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It took me forever to figure out how to gethere, but I finally found a way in!

Chris has been writing like crazy the past three days, and wrote this note to the team:

“I am so sorry that I have not been able to spend more time with you, and be a more active participant in what has turned into truly a grand adventure. The time I did spend with you though, was absolutely unforgettable. So many keenly sharpened strategic minds in one place….how can there be anything but a resounding victory?!

As you march off to the war, squaring off this time against a larger (economically and land-wise, anyways) foe, I hope you will not mind if I make that journey with you, at least in spirit. When I heard the news, I must say that it stirred up my blood. The thrill of the hunt, the planning and precision, the discussions that surely must have raged in preparation…good stuffs, all! And I missed it.

I am sure that the plans are set at this late hour, and that is as it should be. Trust them. Trust the planners, who can squeeze an unbelievable number of shields out of even modest cities, and most importantly, trust your instincts and each other.

When the troops land, be quick about it. Do not get bogged down on the coast. Speed is your greatest ally, for the longer the war drags on, the mighty (even if largely untapped) economic potential of Lego will become increasingly harder to stand up to.

If I could offer up any advice at all on the topic, then I would simply offer up two words:

Break Stuff.

Burn, pillage, rip apart their beloved peace-time empire until it brings tears to their eyes, and do it quickly. Keep your forces moving relentlessly until absolutely nothing remains. Prettying up the ramshackle cities that survive can happen later, but if you want to win against Lego, then drive an emotional stake through the heart of their team. They LOVE their land. They are builders and perfectionists at heart. Make them cry for the pillaging. Become the raging demon they fear most of all, and that fear will paralyze them.

Set loose the storm, and in spirit, I will ride the winds of war with you….=)

-=Vel=-“

Gil

Sir Ralph is offline Sir Ralph
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Thank you Gil, and tell Vel we're with him. Get well soon, Velocyrix!

And now, fellow Stormians, take the advice of our spiritual leader (approved by Brother Ralphus ) and ... Chaaaaaaaaaarge!!!

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That is good news and good advice and we are counting on your being with us at least in spirt.

Theseus is offline Theseus

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The Vel we know and love!

Feel better, buddy.

alva is offline alva
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Hehe, that's the Vel we know and love so much

Thanks Gil, and dare I say what a fantastic job you are doing.

"On to the beaches once more !!!!!"

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Originally posted by Velociryx
Chris has been writing like crazy the past three days

It sounds like he is getting better again

Thanks for finding our forum, Gil, and Vel: You know your input and enthousiasm are always appreciated! Get well soon, and be certain we'll do the best we can to beat the odds, and have some great fun on Legoland

Just a small update (otherwise Gil has to print half the forum to find it): so far, everything is going according to plan. we're 2 turns from invasion, and apart from destroying Lego's force in Mare Nostrum, and the following counterattacks, nothing has happened. We anticipate a major naval clash just before D-day. It looks like maybe our DDs won't survive, but our trannies will. And the marines on those are what is critical for us... we most likely can't be stopped from creating a beachhead. Using settlerhopping, that should deliver our tanks to the heart of Lego's territory that same turn, hopefully taking out the FP. If that won't damage Lego, I don't know what will
(this does not mean all our problems are solved yet, but we're working on it)

Get here soon, master Vel!

DeepO

asleepathewheel is offline asleepathewheel
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Welcome, thanks for dropping by, we all appreciate it and miss his counsel.

Cort Haus is offline Cort Haus
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Thanks for the message, Vel . We hope you're feeling better. Good luck and get well soon!

Trip is offline Trip
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Arrian is offline Arrian
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Break Stuff.

Burn, pillage, rip apart their beloved peace-time empire until it brings tears to their eyes, and do it quickly.




That's the idea!

-Arrian

Theseus is offline Theseus

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Actually, I think Vel is making a very good strategic point... they are builders, so the more (and more dastardly) that we destroy, the more the will go onto a defensive posture, trying to protect what is left of what they've built.

A posture which will surely fail.

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I am not sure they are that dumb, but we are going to roll out as fast as we can in any event.

I do think they will get depressed, but who wouldn't?

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