10-06-2003 22:18									#1
	Let's Screw Lego Part II Inflate your Upload Space

Yesterday night I had a short but surprising chat with ZargonX:

quote: Session Start: Mon Jun 09 23:36:01 2003 Session Ident: ZargonX Session Ident: ZargonX (~jhaddock@pcp402982pcs.mntcrm01.md.comcast.net) [23:36] [ZargonX] Master Zen, are you there? [23:36] [ZargonX] can we speak for a moment? [23:36] [MasterZen] suuure [23:37] [ZargonX] ok, some question for you: [23:37] [ZargonX] first of all; is GoW currently under contract with any nations in regards to mercenary activities? [23:38] [MasterZen] does Lego require our service? [23:39] [ZargonX] we may be interested in putting you on retainer [23:39] [MasterZen] hahaha... who may the unfortunate victim be? [23:40] [ZargonX] well, I can't say exactly at the moment... we need to do some diplomatic contacting... [23:40] [ZargonX] but, regardless, better safe than sorry [23:40] [MasterZen] is said victim within reach of the mighty mercenary armies of GoW? [23:41] [ZargonX] can't your armies reach around the world [23:42] [ZargonX] sorry, phone... one sec... [23:42] [MasterZen] np [23:46] [ZargonX] heh... my gf... just another few minutes [23:46] [MasterZen] don't worry [00:00] [ZargonX] ok, sorry, back! [00:00] [ZargonX] she was a little, ah, tipsy [00:01] [MasterZen] hehehe, aren't they all on occasion? [00:01] [ZargonX] true true [00:02] [ZargonX] anyway, back to business... [00:02] [ZargonX] so, would GoW be open to the idea of a retainer agreement? [00:03] [MasterZen] need more details... [00:04] [ZargonX] well, the basic outline, as I saw it would be this: [00:04] [ZargonX] GoW agrees to retainer fee, with a certain timeframe attached... [00:05] [ZargonX] if, during that timeframe, Lego is attacked/attacks, the agreement is activated [00:05] [MasterZen] who would attack Lego?? [00:06] [ZargonX] though, let me just ask: is there anyone GoW will NOT attack, period? [00:07] [ZargonX] another civ under contract with you, or just a close ally? [00:07] [MasterZen] well obviously we wouldn't "double contract" [00:07] [ZargonX] I know I'm being vague, but you'll have to forgive me... we have a "situation" that could really go either way at the moment... [00:08] [ZargonX] most of the team isn't even aware of it yet, as they are asleep [00:08] [MasterZen] well, let me put it this way: at this peculiar moment in time, there's pretty much no one we wouldn't attack [00:08] [ZargonX] ok, that is good for us to know [00:08] [MasterZen] though of course we'd have to analyze the situation first [00:08] [ZargonX] I was chatting with Pazner earlier this evening [00:08] [MasterZen] yes, I saw the log [00:09] [ZargonX] I do truly value our relationship very highly [00:09] [MasterZen] good, as do we [00:09] [MasterZen] like Panzer said, opposites attract [00:09] [ZargonX] we will probably have some more concrete info for you tomorrow, once we've had some team discussions [00:09] [ZargonX] and some diplomatic wranglings [00:10] [ZargonX] but, I kind of wanted to give you a "heads-up" and get the ball rolling [00:10] [MasterZen] ok [00:10] [MasterZen] I think we would most likely agree [00:10] [ZargonX] excellent [00:10] [ZargonX] we look forward to working with you! [00:10] [MasterZen] but as I said, we would of course need more details before we say a definitve yes [00:11] [ZargonX] but of course, and I will try to get them to you as soon as I can [00:11] [ZargonX] like I said, team meetings and whatnot [00:12] [MasterZen] ok [00:12] [MasterZen] If I'm not in the chat just PM or e-mail me [00:12] [ZargonX] will do! [00:12] [MasterZen] the sooner we get the details the sooner we can answer [00:12] [ZargonX] It will actually probably be one of my teammates, as I have some RL issues for the next few days [00:12] [ZargonX] but of course [00:13] [ZargonX] as for me, time for bed!

So, in summary:

1 - Obviously the suspect nation is ND as we know they landed a horseman in Lego's territory.

2 - This "retainer fee" might imply a small but significant cash flow to help with upgrades.

3 - Since we really aren't planning on going to war with ND, no problem. We simply tell ND to yank Lego's chain without provoking them TOO much...


Anyway, it's an idea (I'm not TOTALLY convinced yet though). Whaddaya think?

	10-06-2003 22:29									#2
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

Any money is good money. WE NEED UPGRADE CASH!

	11-06-2003 00:40									#3
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uh... I'm not too sure on what this plan is. Here is what I am picking out of it:

-We sign with Lego to go to war with ND if ND attacks legoland
-We attach a fee onto this service, whether ND attacks or not.
-We tell ND about it, and maybe give them some of the cash.
-ND doesn't attack Lego for the duration; we get free money.

Is this what you are talking about? If so, I think it is a good idea...

But I don't think it is screwing lego, as they give money and we ensure they aren't attacked. We just do it in a different way than they expect.

	11-06-2003 01:33									#4
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Yep, that's pretty much it

Zargon said he would send me the details, if not we'll bring it up during our Thursday chat with ND

	11-06-2003 02:29									#5
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If we can get it, fine. They said it could be activated by THEM declaring war as well, though. Im not sure we want any part of that as they could simply declare war and sit back and either b*tch that we aren't invading or watch as we create further fighting on Bob while they live in peace.

Ill bet you anything they are talking to RP on this same thing, perhaps thinking we would team with RP to eliminate ND.

	11-06-2003 04:01									#6
	Put an end to popups!

ND is gunna make us some money for free

	11-06-2003 04:51									#7
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We already beat up people for money, now we can charge protection.

Tomorrow we can break into the drug trafficing............


Guido, Nunzio, I need yuze two to go talk wit Leggo.