30-09-2003 07:46									#1
	GWT is now "average" to us Increase the size of your Attachments

GWT is now "average" to us in military strength, while CGN is still "weak".

It has been suggested that we should share this information with CGN.

The Consuls have decided that we need/want to hear Togas' advice on this issue before anyone is permitted to share it. Consider this fact "classified" until further notice.

We're not playing the turn until tomorrow and we can afford to delay this decision until at least then (whether to warn CGN). I'd like to see what the rest of the team might have for advice on the issue as well.

Of course, it's possible they'll see that GWT is "strong" to them and already realize what is up, but it might also possible they'll still see GWT as "average" themselves (BFM, you have any comment on this?).

Thanks everyone.

	30-09-2003 18:06									#2
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quote: Originally posted by Arnelos Of course, it's possible they'll see that GWT is "strong" to them and already realize what is up, but it might also possible they'll still see GWT as "average" themselves (BFM, you have any comment on this?).

Yes. There are several possiblities. I'll illustrate them with an example.

The line between Average and Weak is 80%, which is bascially the same as the line between Average and Strong: 125%.

Say, we have a strength of 100, GWT of 100 and CGN of 75.
This will result in:
POL-GWT: Average (100%)
POL-CGN: Strong/Weak (75%)
GWT-CGN: Strong/Weak (75%)

However, if the numbers are: we have 100, GWT has 85, CGN has 75, it'll be:
POL-GWT: Average (85%)
POL-CGN: Strong/Weak (75%)
GWT-CGN: Average (88.2%)

So, from our observations alone, we cannot tell the status between CGN and GWT.

OTOH, CGN (if they ever look at the F3 screen and its implications, that is) doesn't know anything else than the fact that GWT is within 125% of their army strength (if they're Average to them), so we can very probably provide them with more information.

Also, CGN knows more about the composition of GWT's Army (% of Spears, Horses, MIs, etc.).

The point is: If we work together with CGN, we can get a better estimate for GWT's Army strength and composition.

Let's propose to them to send us their own Army composition and an estimate of GWT's Army composition, and we can send back an estimate for the size of GWT's army.

The same trick can be repeated for CFC (as an ally) and GCA (as the target).

	07-10-2003 05:42									#3
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GWT is no longer average.

	07-10-2003 06:36									#4
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Ok, my little smilies aren't working. What are they to us now?

	07-10-2003 07:29									#5
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quote: Originally posted by donegeal Ok, my little smilies aren't working. What are they to us now?

They're now weak to us.