Mikey Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) My point being: how does t$ dominate a sphere, when that same sphere contains 2 alliances that have a real shot at being 1 and 2 in the near future? We know what you lot get up to behind closed doors. If people believe there's the good guys and the bad guys in this game, they're delusional. I agree with the sentiment, getting truly upset in moral terms over strictly in-game actions is quite silly and taking things much too seriously. That said, I think the concept of good and bad and rhetorical grandstanding and all that have an important place in these games. On the one hand, yes, its just a game and none of this really matters. On the other hand, there is a certain role playing element in everything we do here. Some take it farther than others, but ultimately we're all pretending to be nation rulers and play at politics in our IC interactions. I think it does make things more interesting and entertaining to talk in moral or otherwise grandiose terms on an IC level. Our DoWs and most announcements, for instance, tend to be highly embellished. Most of the more recent ones I think pretend to take place in some ASoIaF setting (though that obviously isn't the setting of this world), while older ones were still grounded in the regular game world but highly played up any ideological reasons for strife. All nonsense in that none of us believed our actions or consequences have even 1/10th the magnitude we write about, but good fun nonetheless. Part of the issue is that it can be very difficult to draw the line between what is IC and what is OOC. Personally I am quite happy that people are comfortable talking about this game as a game, and dealing with it and politics in meta terms in this forum (compared to say (That terrible game that is totally irrelevant and I shouldn't be bringing it up anyways) where we'd probably all be banned by now). The flip side though, is that with people commonly posting from an OOC and IC perspective in Alliance Affairs, is the difficulty telling which is which. When people approach it in meta terms like Roq explaining his views on stagnation or whatever, its pretty obvious. But otherwise posting about hegemonies, justice, bemoaning "immoral" actions of other players and alliances, could really go either way. The fact that this is all text with no tone of voice or physical cues makes it all the worse, especially because some people do truly view the game itself in these terms and not simply as embellishment for gameplay reasons. Edited September 23, 2016 by Mikey Quote Archduke Tyrell, Lord of Highgarden, Lord Paramount of the Reach, Warden of the South, Breaker of Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) I honestly don't understand what your point is. I understand I am not autonomous in real life but I just want to see the evidence for t$ controlling BK in any capacity beyond the influence a strong ally would have. Its just a prank bro! Given that some people really believe and post this garbage, its difficult to get across that its lighthearted banter without being able to express my tone of voice It was meant to be a satirically extreme (yet somehow frustratingly prevalent) take on working, also playing off the fact that t$ is a corporate themed alliance, therefore being a slave to corporate masters = being a slave to t$. Edited September 23, 2016 by Mikey 1 Quote Archduke Tyrell, Lord of Highgarden, Lord Paramount of the Reach, Warden of the South, Breaker of Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Titan Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 ... If believing it makes you feel better, then sure. Well considering you have been rolled twice, lost your most powerful ally, and lost over half your alliance due to internal problems, I am having trouble understanding how UPN is some great beacon of stability. And the wars you have been you have not been ready at all, implying that it wasn't even your idea to begin with. Seems to me like you guys are on Roq's wild ride and have not realized it would be best to get off yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert Name Here Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I agree, Mikey, roleplay is more than fine and some players make it really interesting. What I personally don't enjoy is the salt (again, not mentioning alliances) and I seriously doubt it does any good to the game. Because there can be constructive debate without salt. Fortunately these forums tend to have that sort of debate. I just think some people get too carried away with alliance wars tho. So what if your alliance or mine gets rekt? It's part of the game. I enjoy alliance wars immensely and I lost my 1st alliance war even tho I performed quite well. Obviously sucked to lose, but one can't enjoy AA wars if they're not prepared to lose. And that's what I believe ultimately creates a toxic atmosphere in a few threads. No one enjoys seeing their alliance being punished, but if you can't accept it, then P&W is not for you. That's why I have a lot of respect for the people who face punishment without backing out. There's no shame in trying and losing. No shame whatsoever in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Betulius Posted September 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2016 Does this shitshow really need to invade every thread? Can't we, an alliance not affiliated with either sphere, murder neutrals, again not affiliated with either sphere, without getting into a bullshit argument about sphere quality? Is nothing sacred? 7 Quote Dec 26 18:48:22 <JacobH[Arrgh]> God your worse the grealind >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Does this shitshow really need to invade every thread? Can't we, an alliance not affiliated with either sphere, murder neutrals, again not affiliated with either sphere, without getting into a bullshit argument about sphere quality? Is nothing sacred? No. The paper people need to talk about their paper in the paperless alliance anouncement about the outher paperless alliance they are attacking to make their paper more tempting to the paperless alliance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morts1 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 No. The paper people need to talk about their paper in the paperless alliance anouncement about the outher paperless alliance they are attacking to make their paper more tempting to the paperless alliance. A generalisation that in no way represents TFP. The forum seems to be mainly inhabited by a bunch of blowhards enarmored of their own importance which is why I rarely venture here 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogaden Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A generalisation that in no way represents TFP. The forum seems to be mainly inhabited by a bunch of blowhards enarmored of their own importance which is why I rarely venture here It can be fun due to the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morts1 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Nay, nay. Now that your planes are gone, we can focus solely on your ships. You might have had a nice large navy, but what did that do to your income when you didn't need it? Just the cost of steel alone must have been close to $16M. Oh you'll get some damage out before we take out that fleet, but in the long run, was it really worth having? Yup!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morts1 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 The forum seems to be mainly inhabited by a bunch of blowhards enarmored of their own importance which is why I rarely venture here Ogaden & Betulius being exceptions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A generalisation that in no way represents TFP. The forum seems to be mainly inhabited by a bunch of blowhards enarmored of their own importance which is why I rarely venture here Im confused nothing in that quote was directed at you'r little neutral thingy. I just called you paperless cause you dont have any paper, dont se how that warrents any salt at all.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Paper alliances are the worst. There is too much to burn when you have paper. Sadly, airplanes apparently do melt steel ships. What I find rather interesting is that we (The Fighting Pacifists) have dropped 30k points and are still in the top 15 alliances.Some real point disparity with the upper alliances, I guess. That's all I've got to comment on, as ideologies are stupid to argue about as no one will change sides. Although it's really painful watching my cities drop in infrastructure. I've lost 2,252.91 infra to Wrathaz/El Commander (He was also 1000 points above me at the start of this, so that was fun.) and another 1379.26 to Evenstar/Thalmor. Feels bad man, getting hit by nations with way more cities than you have. It's what it is though. Good job TEst. Edited September 24, 2016 by Spontane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatkitteh Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 ... If believing it makes you feel better, then sure. Eh, they clearly never been in UPN. UPN was a nice place for my 8 months. Quote :sheepy: :sheepy: Greatkitteh was here.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Titan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Eh, they clearly never been in UPN. UPN was a nice place for my 8 months. Then why did you leave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morts1 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Im confused nothing in that quote was directed at you'r little neutral thingy. I just called you paperless cause you dont have any paper, dont se how that warrents any salt at all.... Only the first sentence was directed at your paperless comment. The second sentence was an observation on the forum as a whole. You decide for yourself which category you belong in, inane or to the point. Now greatkitteh has invaded the topic acknowledging her? contributions are shitposting. That's what i am talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatkitteh Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Only the first sentence was directed at your paperless comment. The second sentence was an observation on the forum as a whole. You decide for yourself which category you belong in, inane or to the point. Now greatkitteh has invaded the topic acknowledging her? contributions are shitposting. That's what i am talking about. Hi, Hi! Quote :sheepy: :sheepy: Greatkitteh was here.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Only the first sentence was directed at your paperless comment. The second sentence was an observation on the forum as a whole. You decide for yourself which category you belong in, inane or to the point. Now greatkitteh has invaded the topic acknowledging her? contributions are shitposting. That's what i am talking about. If everyone would just ignore GK we could get on with our own quality shit posting. And im still tasting alot of salt in your Cool-Aid. Not sure why you would be so insulted that i basicly gave your political stance an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatkitteh Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 If everyone would just ignore GK we could get on with our own quality shit posting. You did a good thing today Quote :sheepy: :sheepy: Greatkitteh was here.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landontom Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Prefontaine getting a little warmonger-ish right? So, when are you gonna hit t$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prefontaine Posted September 24, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2016 Prefontaine getting a little warmonger-ish right? So, when are you gonna hit t$? Clearly hitting two alliances for one round of war each is warmongering you complete and total moron. I'm sorry your side is unable to get their own heads out of their own asses enough to beat an alliance on multiple occasions. That doesn't mean we're gonna do it for you. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert Name Here Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Prefontaine getting a little warmonger-ish right? So, when are you gonna hit t$? You're not supposed to hit your own protectorate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Avalanche Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Prefontaine getting a little warmonger-ish right? So, when are you gonna hit t$? I take this as a CB to hit Valyria, Boss. EDIT: Crap. Only three in range. Edited September 25, 2016 by Lo Pan Quote Beer. Damn Good Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morts1 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 And im still tasting alot of salt in your Cool-Aid. Not sure why you would be so insulted that i basicly gave your political stance an upgrade. Just messing with you man. As I said Only the first sentence was directed at your paperless comment. The second sentence was an observation on the forum as a whole. Forget the rest, inane wasn't even what I was originally talking about. I love a bit of debate when people are debating just for the sake of it, but there others who pontificate, thinking they are infallible like the pope. In the Dark Ages they actually had 3 competing popes at one stage - P&W has a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidude45454 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 So basically you're debating for the hell of it? That destroys whatever credibility you had in the first place. Let's be honest here, that was a terrible analogy. And to be fair, you do think quite highly of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Avalanche Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I love a bit of debate when people are debating just for the sake of it, but there others who pontificate, thinking they are infallible like the pope. In the Dark Ages they actually had 3 competing popes at one stage - P&W has a lot more. Internet gaming a nation tends to create a lot of infallible doctrine and roleplay by narcissists. Quote Beer. Damn Good Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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