I've clearly been living my life the wrong way because I hadn't heard of a coffee stout till now. Going to look for one today!
P.S: to stay on topic, yay mercs!
I said nukes, resources and economy keeping the theme of the game in mind If the paper was published here on these forums and detailed how we should not nuke our neighbors, then it wouldnt break the rules I assume?
War is also a major component of the game. Let the mechanics stay untouched, if you want a new form of diplomacy, let the community come up with it or just form a megabloc.
Clearly you don't know the full story. When Dumbledore took up an AK, he gave Harry Granger an Uzi. Dumbledore's Army is a real thing. They're out there kickin ass and taking names. When will you wake up and smell the coffee?