21-06-2005 23:24									#1
	Do we try to invade the other continent soon? Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

The idea is to invade the other continent as soon as we can musted enough ships to do so. Preferably landing on, and keeping some Iron.

The reason being, they can deny us Iron unless we claim it. Which would basically mean an invasion coming from them at some point. With Tanks against Infantry, and that without Factories on our side.

We can hope the other teams will want to keep us alive and/or will be fighting each other, allowing us to snag the resource somehow. However, that depends a lot on their attitude. This is not certain.

We can also hope that an invasion succeeds, mostly because it would be an unexpected thing to do. We have, together with CoD, a pretty big standing army. All that is required, are boats (and Astronomy, coming soon). This is not certain either.

	23-06-2005 22:08									#2
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Well, thanks for the numerous responses.

Anyway, I vote yes. The reason is simple: I do not want to keep playing the game hoping other teams will be nice and let us have Iron. And, I think a surprise invasion will be fun to have, if we do it.

	25-06-2005 07:29									#3
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Sorry - I've been busy not working.

Anyway, it sounds like a grand idea. We've now got an army without a war, and war will be inevitable anyway. In my experience, the aggressor almost always seems to win, at least.

Before we throw ourselves into a new war effort, we first need to finish resettlement of Monkeyland, all the while setting up proper defenses in both areas should a counter-attack come.

As for startegy, it's simply clear that we need iron. We could ship out our army to former LL territory (if they have iron) and set up camp.

Claiming iron is basically our diplomatic excuse for settling over there. It's more than likely that they won't accept that presence. When they refuse to let us stay, we can start shooting, arguing that the lack of iron would doom us to defeat in the industrial ages.

Of course, this is all public relations, giving us justification to attack. I'm not the guy to ask about how we actually go about invading.

	25-06-2005 12:07									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Octavian X Before we throw ourselves into a new war effort, we first need to finish resettlement of Monkeyland, all the while setting up proper defenses in both areas should a counter-attack come.

Actually, we need to hurry. We should build some Horsemen to be upgraded to Cavalry (coming pretty soon, I believe), but that is about the only delay we can afford. Because once they get Riflemen, there will be no way to win an invasion (due to simple attrition).

quote: Originally posted by Octavian X Of course, this is all public relations, giving us justification to attack. I'm not the guy to ask about how we actually go about invading.

Well, you could start asking for Iron (Astronomy being a few turns away), so that we actually have the excuse.

	29-06-2005 14:26									#5
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Invade now!

It's getting boring at the peanut gallery.

I really don't know how many time I can devote for it, I'm pretty much eaten by work and spend my free time with EQ2, where they slapped the leadership of a large guild over me, which yet more diminishes my time, but I will do my best at least as consultant.

Of course public relations are the key. I suppose CoD is still our ally or at least keeps good relations? How's our stand with the other teams? Is there a possible ally in sight?

An army without purpose is silly and can be costly. Give the men something to do.

And send me a save, I'd like to take a look. (God I don't even remember the password, how sad)

	29-06-2005 14:44									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Sir Ralph Invade now! It's getting boring at the peanut gallery.

So you are lurking. I was wondering about the two icons near your avatar...

quote: Originally posted by Sir Ralph Of course public relations are the key. I suppose CoD is still our ally or at least keeps good relations? How's our stand with the other teams? Is there a possible ally in sight?

We are very close with CoD (which consists only of Krill at the moment, as far as I know). If the game lasts that long, we will probably have to kill them for the win, but not before kicking the $hit out of the other continent (or dying in the process, hehe). We might be able to get Monkey to finance us a bit, as we have won the war, and they came begging. We have very little contact with the other continent. There were tech deals, but those are in the past.

Judging by the alliance against LL, Sunshine might be a possible partner. It seems like they will be the next target over there anyway. Octavian, can you try to approach them somehow?

quote: Originally posted by Sir Ralph And send me a save, I'd like to take a look. (God I don't even remember the password, how sad)

Send me an e-mail throught the poly link (or just put your e-mail address here), and you will get it. If you want to, tell Trip to add you to the list of Python members who receive every turn...

	29-06-2005 18:40									#7
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My email is sirralph at gmx dot com. Don't forget to mention the password. And one save to get a grip about the game will do for the time being. No need to give Trip my email, I'm still officially mad at Firaxis and avoid contact as long as I can, and since Trip defected to the enemy...