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#pwawards @Fraggle

1. Logs were shared elsewhere of the poaching attempt. 2. BK stated in the logs above that they were entering because of any action taken against GS which entered despite having no tie to the conflict. Also note, BK is on the side of the global conflict trying to force Grumpy to sign paper because it enters wars due to "friendship" the likes of which were justified here.

1) The losing side is being asked to give it up or keep fighting. They can give it up and then plot and scheme to war parties to get it back. Or just bring it back when they're in a position to defend themselves if attacked over it. 2) Who are the top alliances involved? I created this coalition but TEst is not large does that mean we don't get a seat at the table in the war we were one of the two main catalysts for? The large part of the terms given by several other contributing alliances are largest cosmetic/post related terms, nothing detrimental to an alliances well-being. Who are you to say someone who fought hard along side a side does not get a voice at the table? Who are you to suggest that 2 alliances get to speak for several whom they may have no ties to? You've never been in a situation where a coalition, not a bloc is fighting I take it, at least in a leadership position. If you had you'd realize how idiotic your sentiment is. 3) Peace talks have been going for a long time, a cease fire only helps the losing side keep the pressure off of them and gives morale to hold out longer. Why not keep holding out when you're not getting hit? You can have a refund on your 2 cents.

Too lazy to make a meme out of it, but congrats to Knightfall™ for being the first war in Orbis History to surpass $1 trillion in total damage!

As we've already said, the failed merge proposal really hasn't bothered us as much as you might like to think - whilst ultimately it would have been neat to see (especially considering ever since we initially protected you we've been under the impression we both had a similar outlook), it's not some sort of huge devastating blow. We're just amused at how it ended with Arthur just leaving the chat without a word after we asked a pretty harmless question regarding "unforseen opportunities" that meant they were no longer planning to head down the paperless alliance route. I guess we know what this was now - upgrading that protectorate agreement, so I'm not really sure why that was cause to immediately stop talking to us. On an aside: "[Camelot] weren't as obsessed with the forums" Guess not really caring means we're obsessed... As for the "paperless friends" comment, our issue is more how you went about it, not that it happened. Speaking from the perspective of someone who has been in paperless alliances in government and as a member for a large portion of their time in this game, getting involved in a fight that doesn't directly concern you often comes with a lot of consideration - if you decide to commit to, say, defending an alliance you're friends with, you take on the knowledge that you should fully expect to be countered. Roz Wei did this in 2016(?) against Rose for the 168-whatever day war knowing full well that by trying to help a friend (t$ in that case) we'd be countered (only we didn't expect everyone on the opposing side to take an opportunity to hit us :P). In this instance, Goon Squad had no treaty with Camelot or their protectorate we hit until they sent a 'counter' attack (after wars with Camelot/their protectorate had already started) seemingly in order to make it look like they had a 'paper' treaty to legitimise attacking us. Our retaliation against Goon Squad resulted in BK stepping in to their defence which seemed rather odd. [EDIT: Hodor put this much more succinctly a couple of posts above] Perhaps you misunderstand what "paperless friends" means, Epi? It certainly doesn't usually mean creating a physical treaty in game when you want to get involved in a war. Just do it as is and accept for the most part that it's generally going to be considered an aggressive action, and dealt with as such.

i blame @Vexz she started it all smh #blameValinor

Seeing as someone was kind enough to provide award icons for each of the categories, I've added the awards in-game for nations and alliances. Some of the categories are negative, so if anyone would like an award removed from their nation/alliance page, just let me know. Easiest way is to shoot me a message on Discord, but a PM here or in-game will work as well. Also, it was a lot of manually entry setting up the awards, so if I have made any mistakes (incorrect icon, award assigned to wrong person, missing award) please let me know about that as well. And I should probably just add in that I did not facilitate or participate in these yearly awards at all; they were community run and a "for fun" thing. Someone has put them on every year, and I have added awards in-game in the past when someone has taken time to create the awards (for everyone.) I believe last year no one made award icons, so none were added in-game.

There are many programmers that exist beyond your tiny bubble. Like the ones that coded the war stat website, Rose's automated system, Reqiuems ability to track aars and applicants(I don't forsee trades being much of a stretch for it), and I'm sure there are plenty of other projects I dont know about The point is, the ability to produce it is there, and yet they have not programmed it. The community seems to believe, for the most part, that this bot is unethical. You di not have to agree with that, but you di need to drop the arrogant persona and acknowledge your bubble is not the only thing in the world capable of anything.

Alliance of the Year: Black Knights - I can agree Most Powerful Alliance: Black Knights - I can agree Best Military: Black Knights - I disagree but still valid option Best Rookie Alliance: Camelot - Wrong, it's TGH Best Flag: New Pacific Order - I disagree but it's too subjective Best War Flag: Black Knights / New Pacific Order - I disagree and the fact that CKD is last gives an idea Most Active Alliance: Black Knights - It's a stupid award because if I have to pick the most active alliance I don't go for big alliances, but if we are talking about highest number of active players I have to agree, who wins the awards has the highest number of active players Most Honourable Alliance: New Pacific Order - Wrong because the right option is no one, or Arrgh since they are loyal to rum Most Improved Alliance: Acadia - NG is still there so nothing improved Best Diplomatic Team: New Pacific Order - I can agree Best Economic System: The Syndicate - Impossible to vote this award and it's stupid anyway Best Recruiting Staff: New Pacific Order - I disagree but we can go with this Best Propaganda Staff: Black Knights - I disagree but still valid option Best Alliance Growth: Polaris - Sorry? Best Forums: New Pacific Order - I disagree because my forum > any other forum (and forums > slack/discord) Alliance Most Likely to Succeed in 2019: Black Knights - #1 spot +1 doesn't exist so it's the wrong option Most Immoral Alliance: Camelot - Oh c'mon Most Controversial Alliance: Arrgh - Oh c'mon Best Alliance for New Players: Black Knights - I can agree Most Missed Alliance for 2018: Mensa HQ - I agree Best Re-started/Re-branded alliance of 2018: Terminus Est - I agree Player of the Year: Leo the Great - I still need a definition for player of the year, if you say it's the leader of the alliance on the #1 spot I have to agree, but it's that the definition? Most Powerful Player: Leo the Great - I can agree Best Alliance Leader: Leo the Great - it's basically a popularity contest so yes? no? who cares Most Controversial Player: Alex - Always Alex Most Dynamic Player: Dynamic - Easiest award ever Best Player Sig: Gorge - Who cares Best Player Avatar: Leo the Great - Every option is good, who cares Best OOC Poster: Alex - lol, I expected Shifty Best IC Poster: Fraggle - I disagree but I can agree Nicest Player: The Emperor - Meh Funniest Player: TheNG - I can agree Most Active Player: Roquentin - Who else? Playing 150 nations is not easy Player Most Likely to Achieve Greatness in 2019: Leo the Great - Again, can't be someone who is already up there Player Most Likely to Achieve Greatness in 2020: TheRebelMan - Half of the players who voted will not be here in 2020, do we really need this award? Best Wall of Text: Rozalia's Deleted Threads - tl;dr Best P&W Forum Topic: Knightfall War Stats - I can agree Biggest Controversy: The Continued Existence of The Commonwealth - Why people woted this? I don't get it Funniest Event: Charlie Recreating the Naked John Lennon Photo - I don't remember this one Most Entertaining Discord Channel: Politics & War - DISCORD = BAD Best Treaty Announcement: War Boys II - I don't remember Best Declaration of War: CoS DoW on Guardian - I can agree Biggest Meme: Arrgh - What? Largest E-Peen: TheNG - Nope, NG has a tiny peen Best Villain: Alex - Always him Most Hated Poster: MinesomeMC - I disagree but he's up there I guess Most Missed Player (Player that has gone inactive/quit): Dobby/Thorin/Alex the Great - Not Roz? Worst Alliance of the Year: The Commonwealth - May not be the best but there are a lot of worse alliances Worst Military of the Year: The Knights Radiant - Delicious tears of all those players we kicked in the ass Worst Diplomatic Move: TKR Refusing Peace in Knightfall - I don't understand why it was an option Most Inactive Large Alliance: The Knights Radiant - Delicious tears of all those players we kicked in the ass part 2 Alliance Most Likely to Fail in 2019: The Commonwealth - Fail like disband? I disagree Worst Player of the Year: Sweeeeet Ronny D - Same for best player but in this case I really don't understand Worst Princess of the Year: Kastor - Self made award Worst Alliance Leader of the Year: TheNG - As usual Worst Treaty of the Year: Guardian/Commonwealth - Why? Can anyone explain? Worst Forum Poster: Element - Not the most constant but the one with the highest peak Worst Nation Setup: Fraggle - If it's the worst why is #1? Worst Fighters of the Year (must have fought in 2018): The Commonwealth - Too many people don't understand the award, it's not less fighters, is worst fighters Alliance Most Likely to get Rolled in 2019: New Pacific Order - With the current situation is the less likely

ITT People mad BK doesn’t do elawyering when it’s obvious someone is trying to use prots to escalate with an ally.

The way I see it, when an alliance sends counters to defend their protectorate they are making the offensive action. So in this case I see it as "Camelot took offensive action in defense of their protectorate". So if you respond to offensive action by meeting the attackers directly you are taking defensive action, no?

Still leaves us with 4 treaties, you'll need to cancel each one in sequence ?

"In a world getting ever so dangerous, the people must come together and protect what is rightfully theirs. Failure to do so means they don't deserve their freedoms and rights." In accordance to rising tensions throughout the Globe, Masrani Global, The Holy Britannian Empire and Canada come together and create the North American Treaty Organization, also known as NATO. Article 1) Pax Americana The Signatories agree that foreign colonization is a threat to the sovereignty of the nations and peoples of the Americas. We reserve the right to intervene in wars to guarantee the independence of all Americans. Article 2) Free Trade The Signatories agree to allow Free trade between each member and all trade restrictions between the signatories is now forbidden. Article 3) Mutual Defense(Non Chaining) All Signatories shall see an attack on one as an attack on the rest, unless a signatory joined a war aggressively and is being retaliated against. After that this agreement becomes optional. Article 4) Integrated Military Command and Intelligence Services All signatories agree to integrate their militaries with eachother to create a more effective and efficient Defense force. This is to ensure quick responses from all signatories. All intelligence services shall share intelligence concerning National Security between the signatories. Article 5) Optional Aggression Signatories must unanimously agree to any aggressive war started under the Organization now known as North American Treaty Organization, NATO. If a single signatory does not go through the process of voting for an Aggressive war through, the others are exempt from providing any assistance including defense. Article 6) Membership All Signatories must unanimously agree to allow a new member into the NATO organization. All Signatories can leave this pact by providing a 3 year(3 months IRL) Article 7) Energy Sharing(Optional) To ensure each other's national security, Signatories can opt in the NATO Energy Sharing Program which will connect each signatories energy grid to the rest of the organization and providing any excess energy to a signatory in need. Article 8. Supremacy Clause Signatories agree to uphold this agreement before any other agreements created by other parties.

Not sure what the merger had to do with a ‘forum obession’. That’s not exactly why you declined, if you want I can show you a part of the convo. Not sure on the part where I called you allies, you’re the one who offered us a secret treaty.

Didn't you guys request Empyrea to sign a super sekrit treaty?

Fraggle op pls nerf

"Paperles" *checks Empryea alliance page* Don't think that word means what you want it to mate.

Might = right come on we all know this. This is what PnW has always been and will not change under NPO/BK Rule , not sure why people dont understand that But does go to show that Camelot is not capable of protecting anyone, its BK who is protecting people.

So you agree Camelot can counter for their protectorate yet, you don't believe that countering Camelot's counters is an offensive action against Camelot and therefore BK's protectorate? If you counter a counter, I would consider that as an offensive action because, if allowed to continue, then it results in repeatedly countering each other's counters which would just be a war without a declaration, yeah? Personally, I don't see why y'all would hit Camelot's protectorate in the first place, it just seems like poking the bear and asking for retaliation.

A clarifying post now that I'm back and reading up roughly on the discussions here: Early in my trip, Chris contacted me and asked if I had any issue with the yearly awards being held off-site, and I said no, that's not an issue. These awards are not hosted or overseen by me, as far as I'm concerned, it's completely community run and you should take the entire process (categories to vote in, nominations, voting, etc.) with a grain of salt. This is all just for fun anyway, it's not like winning a vote gives your nation an in-game cash boost or something. I understand the privacy concerns about using a different website, and I think it is smart to be thoughtful and forward thinking about such things. However, this is such a voluntary and unimportant aspect of the game that you can simply not participate if you're that concerned about it. I also understand the concerns about the vote being rigged, and to be honest, I have no idea whether it was rigged or not, I didn't oversee things at all. Again, take all the results with a grain of salt. While I don't really see an incentive to rig the vote (why have a vote in the first place, you could just proclaim so-and-so as [insert category] of the year in a post with much less effort) it is possible. From what I've read, the pollsters are releasing all the voting data publicly for post-validation anyway, so I imagine we'll find out whether it was rigged or not. Someone also mentioned why in-game awards weren't added for 2017 - the reason is that no one made the award icons. Because I'm not overseeing this process, I have never put in the effort to find/create icons for all of the categories, and have told the yearly award administrators that if someone creates a set of awards (for everyone, not just for the award that you won) I'll add them in-game. That happened in 2016 and 2018, but not last year, for whatever reason. Someone could go make a set of award icons now and I could go back and add the 2017 awards in-game as well. Anyway, I hope that about summarizes things. As I said in the results thread, if you received an award in-game that you don't want, just shoot me a message (Discord DM, PM here, PM in-game) and I will remove it for you (or your alliance.) I'd like to get a better voting/polling system setup in-game for a variety of purposes, and it would probably be ideal to build in voting into the game next year and do it more officially. As of now my plan is to really just work P&W full-time in the second half of this year, so I should have plenty of time to configure such a system and even administrate the awards more officially.

Congrats on your worst idea of the new year. For adding an in game reward to these you're going to catch so much shit.

You can't hate the organisers for the results of a damn poll. We've been churning these out for years, god damn its not the organisers rigging it. If you give people an option on who to vote for, and you provide in game nations with links, so they don't even need to come online on the forums, the people with the most players will statistically win every time- because there's more of them. No not all the results are accurate at all, for example BK succeeding this year? What? They already got what they want. How does one move up from the top? Polaris best growth? Not a chance in hell. But that isn't the fault of the organisers, it's a fault of the system we seem to come back to every single time. You can't be mad at IQ for winning stuff, it was only natural that the people with the most influence won.

Are you the TKR sphere version of noctis? Because you're acting about as intelligent as he is, and that's one of the meanest things I've said this week.

The real tragedy of this war is NPO nations using EMC funds to buy their own cities and ruining Roq's tiering scheme

So you dissed me did you?

Well, the hippo you speak of is actually more decent than you think. And he contributes to the community and is very involved. I used to dislike him until I actually heard him one time on one of those radio shows.

Its laughable that you mention TKR's perceived "stranglehold" on the game when IQ is now in a position to far exceed that. I don't know how you judge Military Incompetence when TKR has weathered the brunt of this mass assault and still come out on top with positive net damage and a total damage dealt amount larger than Rose, BK and t$'s combined. Sure TKR has been hurt a lot and it will most likely not be in any sort of hegemonic position for awhile, but to think TKR has "committed suicide" is rubbish and shows you don't know what your talking about. SynDIQ isn't a power bloc, and its likely those two will be the next to square up after Knightfall, but we'll see. EDIT: An yes before anyone says anything I understand that tCW isn't exactly the strongest in our sphere. But at least this war has given us a chance to do some summertime cleaning and trimming of the fat.

What you didn't hit 10 bill? Amateur.

Cant wait when TCI also protects someone

How did nobody notice this. Filip doesn't exist, he's not apart of Empy government, yet he's posting things.... #WhereIsRoyalist. #WhereIsMyHams #WhereAreTheBodies

BK just looking for another war

Dont worry we got your back.

The only awards that matter are the TKR awards and the best award went to the right person

Welp, I realized that I never finished the story of Politics and Infinity War, so better get on that quick. This day has already become grim and full of sacrifices, but still LeotheGreat continues on his quest to capture the six Infinity Alliances, and bring balance to the game. After sacrificing his daughter Silenzio to obtain the GotG Stone, the Mad Archduke now arrives at his ancient home: Obsidian Order. Once a prosperous and beautiful world, Obsidian Order was destroyed after its population and egos grew too great to manage. Unable to make the hard choices, the people of Obsidian Order tore it apart, destroying themselves and leaving Leo the only survivor. He did not desire to return home, but went there to meet his greatest servant - Roquentin. Instead, he was greeted by a group of "heroes" from the Knights Radiant attempting to stop his righteous crusade of balance. Nevertheless, they brought the fifth Infinity Alliance - the New Pacific Order - with them, so Leo did not lose hope. A great battle ensued, in which each was struck down one by one until only their greatest warrior, Lordship, remained! And so with that, LeotheGreat left the rabble behind, and left to find the final Infinity Alliance and finish his quest....

Thanks retard lol

And then you got this guy..... And even worse, he's a mod.... Outright bullying people... This the kind of mod you want representing your game/business @Alex ?? Wow, how mature of you. Get lost, get out of my thread kid.

I did.

Actually yes. Learn to read and comprehend, idiot.

Ok if you want a solution. Then there should be zero human input on who "deserves" each award. Have a tracking system that records all of the statistics of every action and activity through the entire year and issue the awards based on that. As one said previously, best alliance growth.. Well, which alliance statistically grew the most? That can definitely be measured. But what do we measure it by? Score, number of cities, or number of players or do we have one category for each of those? Best military... Okay, all the wars that took place over the year calculate their total damage. The one that issued the most damage, bingo... There's your damn solution, not that difficult. Now you gotta put your money where your mouth is because the stats I've seen show that a good 90% of the current poll standings are accurate, so I guess you might even disagree and say that's rigged too. So no, there will never be a solution...because admit it..you don't really want a solution, you want the win for yourself regardless.

It's also not Mensa's job to pay it back either, but it was under consideration.

Then we wouldn't have the crazy dramatic entertainment!

Last I saw, one of those targets hasn't logged in since the 5th ( Even till now ) and one of the other targets hasn't logged in 7 days as of now - I think there was 3 targets the raiders of ours in Mensa hit, the inactive one ( Codius ) getting dogpiled on for his inactivity. Looking at the alliance as it is, 8 of the 17 members are either inactive or wait a couple of days before logging in ( There's two "last active in 3 days" and the rest are beyond that ). Saying they are still active is stretching it, at least in regards to the targets raided. Not that this really matters, honestly. What matters is that Hereno wanted Pfeiffer to pay reps his way, and Pfeiffer wanted to pay the reps back his way. This is where you, as a leader, look at the position your alliance is in and consider the decisions here ( Just like how we may have to consider the PR hit we took here ). There was nothing saying that Pfeiffer had to pay the reps, he was doing it out of consideration, but when talks go south... we know the rest of the story.

He's talking about Tsar Oskar, who was in a different alliance that raided everybody in lower score ranges.

Why would anybody expect you to explain yourself?

I'm actually going to tell you that you're wrong on that. We attacked because orders were given to do so after Pfeiffer was attacked. Size didn't matter.

I'm not sure who's worse. Us in Mensa coming out of the wood work and being all Mensa, or BoC members following Mensa around like a bunch of groupies.