The title says it all, I think I will soon be joining Silnaria, and I've heard good things about Fronen & Darka as well, but I saw the topic about 'Least liked island' and saw Atamara wasn't very popular, so I decided to make a thread about it where everyone can have their say and which is up to date, at least as of June 2013 :) .
This will be useful not only for myself, but also for others looking to join a new realm with a new character and that need an up-to-date topic concerning this.
I hope the topic will remain focussed on people describing their realms, whether there is a lot of activity in it, what the overall feel is, whether it is fun and what is currently happening in their realms.
For May 2013, Best realms to join ; Minas Leon. Now war has end so will be boring again.. Its hard to get lordship there, even if you active.. So, don't choose atamara..
If you want easy lordship (depend on which realm) but boring, go to Dwilight..
Beluaterra is special, and war just start (balance war).. We require more noble, as knight and region lord.. And you should join the republic of Fronen, there alot of potential, possibility.. Realm like Nothoi and Enweil also good to join.. Old Grekh is small, maybe boring.. Theres now war between Enweil, Fronen/ally vs riombara, small realm vs big realm..
Quote from: Terises Jr. on June 25, 2013, 01:55:18 AM
For May 2013, Best realms to join ; Minas Leon. Now war has end so will be boring again.. Its hard to get lordship there, even if you active.. So, don't choose atamara..
If you want easy lordship (depend on which realm) but boring, go to Dwilight..
Beluaterra is special, and war just start (balance war).. We require more noble, as knight and region lord.. And you should join the republic of Fronen, there alot of potential, possibility.. Realm like Nothoi and Enweil also good to join.. Old Grekh is small, maybe boring.. Theres now war between Enweil, Fronen/ally vs riombara, small realm vs big realm..
Actually Dwilight is about to go bat!@#$ insane in war. The Farronite Republic just arrested one of the Elders of Sanguis Astroism, who was subsequently released by the fundamentalist judge (couldn't think of another word to describe Halleria, although if the player of her wants to post a different word they're welcome to). Niselur looks to be trying to agitate Astrum into declaring war on them, and might attack Astrum anyways just to get something going. With Niselur having good relations with most of the western realms, and Luria Nova allied to them, it looks to be an interesting time to join Dwilight. The Farronite Republic has an open lordship available as well, to one of the richest rural regions on the continent, both in terms of food and gold.
Quote from: Wolfang on June 25, 2013, 01:23:42 AM
I hope the topic will remain focussed on people describing their realms, whether there is a lot of activity in it, what the overall feel is, whether it is fun and what is currently happening in their realms.
Kindara (Far East Island) - Quite a high engagement level throughout the nobility, and a fully active realm council. One of the largest and most powerful realms on the island, fighting alone and winning in the southern theatre of war in the larger island-wide war of the Free Realms against the Empire. Expanding rapidly, giving good chances for a regional lordship. Highly efficient military (possibly second only to Arcaea). At the discretion of the High Lord, all nobles have a right to sit in the Great Hall where as much diplomatic information as possible is sent for discussion meaning most people have a chance to contribute if they want.
Westmoor (East Continent) - A strong team ethos, meaning the nobility is close knit. The core nobility is highly engaged and works hard at new player retention, making it an excellent first realm for new players. Proud tradition of giving early advancement and access to special message groups to new nobles. A sort of 'round table' atmosphere. Geographically speaking, the smallest realm on the continent. Currently exiting a lost war with continental giant Sirion, and has a new king and an entirely new realm council. Good opportunities for new nobles to influence the future of the realm. Advancement is largely based on merit and making a contribution. Sitting in the realm capital and never speaking will definitely not get you anywhere.
Suville (Atamara) - In the past, a very quiet realm where no-one on the outside of the Military Council had any idea what was going on. Now elected a new king with big ideas to increase engagement and fun for all nobles, which is supported by the Dukes. A big realm, traditionally somewhat isolationist diplomatically speaking, but now seeking a greater involvement in island politics. Very much a realm in the middle of a transition to something new. Excellent chances for new engaged nobles to gain advancement. Actively seeking to build up greater depth of experience in the military leadership. Good chance of getting a regional lordship if you make yourself known to the Dukes/Duchesses.
Quote from: Foxglove on June 25, 2013, 03:49:35 AM
Kindara (Far East Island) - Quite a high engagement level throughout the nobility, and a fully active realm council. One of the largest and most powerful realms on the island, fighting alone and winning in the southern theatre of war in the larger island-wide war of the Free Realms against the Empire.
Or, from another perspective, the Southern Powerhouse Realms Who Betray Their Weaker Allies against the Honourable Realms Who Uphold Their Agreements.
Quote from: Anaris on June 25, 2013, 03:59:24 AM
Or, from another perspective, the Southern Powerhouse Realms Who Betray Their Weaker Allies against the Honourable Realms Who Uphold Their Agreements.
Like you say, very much a matter of spin ;) I use "Free Realms" and "Empire" because at least three of the rulers use those terms.
Dwilight is about to have a World War, so any realms involved should be exciting.
Niselur is a dynamic, relatively new realm with a daring king not afraid to make some interesting political moves, who has become the spark of the anti-SA movement and is about to go to war against all of the Theocracies.
Either side should be interesting, but for those who complain SA is fun killing, then here is your chance to change that. Join now or forever hold your peace, because if Niselur loses this war, then SA will smother the continent.
With Swordfell remaining neutral, I think the war could go either way and Niselur could awaken the sleeping giant of Astrum, so we need all of the nobles we can get.
Quote from: Foxglove on June 25, 2013, 04:09:52 AM
Like you say, very much a matter of spin ;) I use "Free Realms" and "Empire" because at least three of the rulers use those terms.
Yes; I've heard those, but I haven't heard Arcaea's side provide any glib descriptions to counter them.
Clearly, Arcaea needs a better PR campaign.
Quote from: Anaris on June 25, 2013, 03:59:24 AM
Or, from another perspective, the Southern Powerhouse Realms Who Betray Their Weaker Allies against the Honourable Realms Who Uphold Their Agreements.
I prefer the Southern Powerhouse who didn't feel like being dragged into a war against their other friendly neighbor whose ruler is an actual statesman instead of a propaganda spewing bully, but to each his own. :p
Quote from: Stabbity on June 25, 2013, 04:26:27 AM
I prefer the Southern Powerhouse who didn't feel like being dragged into a war against their other friendly neighbor whose ruler is an actual statesman instead of a propaganda spewing bully, but to each his own. :p
Do you deny that Kindara and Cathay were allied to—even federated with, I think—Zonasa, and then declared war without warning?
Yes. Just because Steel didn't pass those warnings on doesn't mean they didn't happen.
There were lots of warnings, but Steel just didn't convey them to his nobles. Basically, he just stopped responding to Kindara's High Lord. I know, because I saw all the relevant letters. Kindara went to great lengths to avoid a war with Zonasa, and even tried to reach out through other diplomatic channels to side-step the unresponsive Regent.
But maybe this would be better discussed in the Far East Local thread so it doesn't derail the information Wolfang wanted when he began this thread.
What are you looking for? Good RP? Promotion opportunities? Accessible leaders? Winning side? Losing side? Big battles? "Safe" realm?
Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. If you go into a realm where you get promoted without doing much, then don't expect the other nobles to do much either.
Jeez, we finally get some FEI discussion and it's in an unrelated thread.
To the OP and others looking for a good realm, Arcaea on the Far East Island is always looking for good nobles. We are a strong, active realm whose ruler (me) does his best to take care of new arrivals. We have plenty of rich estates and region lord turnover is quite regular, meaning there's plenty of opportunity for advancement. If war is your thing, Arcaea has been involved in by far the most wars in FEI in the last three years, since I joined the realm.
We're currently engaged in a very fun 4v4 continent-wide war. Our armies tour around the countryside, winning battles and looting as we go. If you want to see the sights (and then burn them down), Arcaea is for you!
Quote from: Velax on June 25, 2013, 07:29:15 AM
Jeez, we finally get some FEI discussion and it's in an unrelated thread.
To the OP and others looking for a good realm, Arcaea on the Far East Island is always looking for good nobles. We are a strong, active realm whose ruler (me) does his best to take care of new arrivals. We have plenty of rich estates and region lord turnover is quite regular, meaning there's plenty of opportunity for advancement. If war is your thing, Arcaea has been involved in by far the most wars in FEI in the last three years, since I joined the realm.
We're currently engaged in a very fun 4v4 continent-wide war. Our armies tour around the countryside, winning battles and looting as we go. If you want to see the sights (and then burn them down), Arcaea is for you!
Arcaea also takes great care of their adventurers, even avenging their mistreatment at the hands of the enemy judge!
Quote from: Eirikr on June 25, 2013, 08:26:52 AM
Arcaea also takes great care of their adventurers, even avenging their mistreatment at the hands of the enemy judge!
Fronen also have a guild to manage trade/bounty, or share anything related to adventurers.. We have commoner member from all realm except og, sint, and caelum..
DARKA @ Atamara.
We have had great war for a long time and there is no end in sight. Central alliance is having some internal troubles, prolly cause of being fedup to being "forced" to march week or 2 and getting beaten by awesome Darkans!
They claim big vicotry, they were able to destroy one recruitment center and lost half of their army, and yet few weeks of march ahead they boast how they destroyed 1 RC. Great achievment! Althougth, it was good RC, but had pretty much 0 value for warfare. It was SF center which produce like 1-3 recruits per day.
So, we have fought alone for a while against, Coria, CE, Strombran, Suville and Tara. Now Coria and Suville have pretty much given up with the war. So ther is now CE + extra duchy and Tara... and mayby this new Silnaria who we are facing.
So, come to Darka and kick MiCE on the nuts!
Then another great place to join is Ar Agyr at Beluaterra. It just not exist yet :) But will in few days. It will be small new realm with quite powerhungry King :) And good bunch of active and skilled nobles.
Disclaimer: due to a serious lack of nobles everywhere, people will over sell their realms, which is likely to lead to disappointment when you join. The last time I joined Darka, for example, they told me there were plenty of battles in the 1 vs all war. They neglected to tell me that the battles were a week's travel away, which reduces the overall amount of battles you actually get to fight drastically (not to mention that in order for you to arrive on time you have to be pretty active - don't skip a turn travelling or your trip is in vein).
I could say the same for Arcaea now, a realm which I am part of.
I guess that "being turn late" is issue with pretty much all but defending siege? You dont move, you dont get in battle.
Yes, it is true that we have to wait a while to enemy refit, then there is about 5 days of active moving to find spot where to meet enemy. Depending what our enemy achieves then we have some region mainentance and repairing time.
-Jaune
I was just giving Darka as a particular example because of my own experience with it. I'm 100% confident that everyone here is overselling his or her realm(s) to get just this extra noble. Ah, I miss the times were you had to be worthy of a realm.
Niselur, of course. The realm has been the focus of all of Dwilight through entire of June, but July is really when the fun will kick in. We're the spearhead of the strong coalition that will lead the kingdoms of the west to freedom against the theocratic oppression. We've built a massive IC storyline, have an interesting and unique realm theme and we've built a respectable army in the wake of the greatest war that Dwilight, and probably Battlemaster, will ever see. Much is at stake, but the gains we can have are definitely worth it. All those looking for a memorable BM experience and are ready to write history, set your course for Niselur. Plenty opportunities for land and battles are just on the horizon!
Quote from: Arrakis on June 25, 2013, 11:38:29 AM
We're the spearhead of the strong coalition that will lead the kingdoms of the west
Hey you can't be part of a strong coalition of realms! You have Asylon on your side, and they
hate being part of a coalition caught in a web of alliances!
Hey wait a minute.... you did realize that if you win, then you'll be the big oppressors, and Asylon will have to turn and attack you! ;D
D'Hara, Dwilight - Has been in constant warfare for years now, and will continue this way for quite a while. Central island realm spanning from coast to coast, with possessions on the western subcontinent, the eastern continent, as well as the two central isles and part of the southern isle. The realm has grown bigger than it ever anticipated possible in its wildest dreams, and lordships are easy to win, while it also has institutions to help make non-lords more important. It has a rich culture dating from way back, that gradually evolved over the years, and is the only realm with a non-reigning monarch that I know of, having a duly-elected Dragon King but being run by the Prime Minister. Having a considerable food-deficit because of its urban nature has forced it to always relate with other realms, and while it used to also impose a peace-only agenda, the realm has grown a lot more militaristic and imperialistic since it was at war with two superpowers at once and starving to the brink of destruction and still managing to get back up on their feet. They were also one of the three members of the Véinsørmoot (http://wiki.battlemaster.org/wiki/V%C3%A9ins%C3%B8rmoot/Treaty_of_the_Maroccidens), along with Terran and Barca, which is a codified federation that can speak with a common voice, but has become the dominant voice there with the implosion of Terran. Was insanely rich before the Long Winter, and population levels are finally starting to make a bit more sense again, with the townslands having pretty good production now. Considered to be overly proud and paranoid by its neighbors, particularly disliked by its imperialistic neighbors Luria Nova who have always wanted to claim the islands for themselves.
The ones I'd recommend (that I have chars in) are:
Swordfell (Dwilight): This realm has their capital almost completely surrounded by mountains. I would describe it as cozy. A "everyone knows everyone" kind of atmosphere. A very open realm for chars that are ambitious and likes to involve themselves. It still has several rogue regions around it that needs claiming and needs nobles to do it. Promotion-friendly. Emotions runs high a times and some characters in the realm are quite adamant about pushing for certain changes, evolving culture and so on which keeps all nobles on their toes. All in all a great realm that I'd recommend for everyone that likes to build characters, roleplay, take things to the next level etc. They are in a difficult position being surrounded by empires to an extent (but protected by the aforementioned mountains) which promotes a realm with a special culture.
Perdan (East Continent): This realm is primarily for the strategy oriented types. Most effective military machine on EC (and possibly close to all islands), fighting in a 3+ vs 1 war but still holding their own and even going on the offensive. Have a very "hands on" King that sees everyone and everything. Roleplay is generally light with some exceptions (my char is involved in some of the exceptions).
Cathay (Far East): Involved in a large island wide war against the Empire and it's minions (yes, propaganda for the win :D). The King here is also very hands on and involved in what happens. He has been known for generally rewarding ambition rather than seniority. Recently banned a Margrave because he wouldnt obey orders and there is tension between the King and the General so some drama can be found.
Silnaria (Atamara): Newly formed. In the process of regaining all it once had under the name of Coria. Might end up in war everywhere. Middle of the island position so many possbilities for fun wars. Some infighting has occured as several vikings from the Barony joined, creating a culture clash. Has some strongminded characters that keeps things interesting.
My recommendation:
Silnaria (Atamara): I play the Monarch of Silnaria, so while I am a bit biased, I am also in a position to clearly state what I believe are my realm's strengths for a player seeking a new realm. We are the most recently founded realm on Atamara, and were essentially created (through secession) by the process of eliminating those in our realm who stood in the way of progress and refused to help create an environment which cultivated new nobles positively. As such, I can state with certainty that every single lord of my realm is not only actively engaging for a new knight to interact with, but are also outspoken about what they believe in. We are a spirited group, we have many strong and unique personalities and are in the process of creating our own culture from many diverse backgrounds. We are THE center of Atamara, and will thus always be in the middle of whatever action is going on. My character, the ruler of Silnaria, is one of the most controversial figures on Atamara and has those who both despise him and those who love him. You won't get bored here, of that much at least I can assure you.
A side note: While I know many people WILL oversell their realms to gain extra nobles, I welcome any direct questions of my realm, my playstyle, etc... through private messages if you want to see if what I have said holds up. I encourage any interested in Silnaria to ask any other player who is there, and they can back up everything I have said. I believe Silnaria hosts the most active realm per total noble base on Atamara.
Silnaria is the most interesting realm I've been part of for quite a while, a tradition that is carrying over from Coria. There's a lot of interesting things happening in and around Silnaria right now, and active nobles are most welcome.
Looks like Silnaria might coerce me into a final attempt to enjoy Atamara :)
Quote from: Shizzle on June 25, 2013, 11:14:25 PM
Looks like Silnaria might coerce me into a final attempt to enjoy Atamara :)
We've got a nice shiny banner waiting for you.
Quote from: Fleugs on June 25, 2013, 09:14:09 AM
Disclaimer: due to a serious lack of nobles everywhere, people will over sell their realms, which is likely to lead to disappointment when you join. The last time I joined Darka, for example, they told me there were plenty of battles in the 1 vs all war. They neglected to tell me that the battles were a week's travel away, which reduces the overall amount of battles you actually get to fight drastically (not to mention that in order for you to arrive on time you have to be pretty active - don't skip a turn travelling or your trip is in vein).
I could say the same for Arcaea now, a realm which I am part of.
Well Niselur is only one day(2-turns) from the front.
Quote from: Frostwood on June 26, 2013, 12:24:53 AM
Well Niselur is only one day(2-turns) from the front.
Niselur currently is at war with zero realms. And while I perfectly well know that they are going to war (I'm involved in it myself, though I care nothing for Niselur), the situation at the moment is that Niselur does not even has a war going on.
Critiquing other people's assessments of their (because i'm assuming most people are here promoting their realms) is allowed. Nothing political/rivalry blabla, just critique whether or not they are overselling or not.
Err, they're all over-selling their realms. Because they think another warm body is going to help them "win". Reminds me of a farmer's market in Beijing, really. ::)
No offense to you, as I'm sure you're a great player.
I'm actually interested in knowing what you're specifically looking for, not recruiting another noble so that I can "win" BattleMaster.
Fun, opportunity, action and interaction ;) I think what most are looking for when deciding where to create a new character.
Quote from: GoldPanda on June 26, 2013, 05:50:28 AM
Err, they're all over-selling their realms. Because they think another warm body is going to help them "win". Reminds me of a farmer's market in Beijing, really. ::)
No offense to you, as I'm sure you're a great player.
I'm actually interested in knowing what you're specifically looking for, not recruiting another noble so that I can "win" BattleMaster.
Who said we're trying to
win Battlemaster? I provided several realms that were interesting, several of which aren't even my own. Dwilight is going down into an orgy of warfare since Niselur just broke their federation with the Theocracies.
I find people who accuse others of trying to win BM are just grouchy about their status quo being upset.
Join Phantaria!
We're small! But angry! And angsty!
We're involved in what looks like Dwilight's largest war ever!
Yeah!
Quote from: Wolfang on June 26, 2013, 11:20:03 AM
Fun, opportunity, action and interaction ;) I think what most are looking for when deciding where to create a new character.
So, basically, "I want my cake and eat it too". I believe you're setting the bar too high. If such a realm exists, there would be an entire subforum singing its praises 24/7.
Often times these criteria work against each other.
A fun realm will have lots of ambitious, competent young nobles. Your noble will have to compete against two or three of them for any position that opens up, assuming that the older, equally ambitious and competent nobles let one of these positions slip out of their hands in the first place. So that will hurt your "opportunity" criteria. On the other hand, realms that hand your noble a lordship just for showing up, are mostly ghost towns. If "having a pulse" qualifies your noble to a lordship, then don't expect the other lords to be capable of much more than breathing.
An action-oriented realm will have a war close to its border. In other words, your noble are going to be fighting against neighbors. Most of the interaction will be negative ones, in other words, insults shouted across the trench lines, assuming that your Marshal doesn't tell you to shut up and show proper decorum to the enemy scum that just torched your region. On the other hand, the realms with the best RP, at least in my experience, are geographically isolated realms that hardly ever fights. They have good RP because it's their only way to attract players, and good writers get promoted and rewarded instead of the good strategists and tacticians.
Yes, I'm no fun. :)
So think really hard about what you really want. Because you can't have everything, and if you join a realm expecting perfection, you're just setting yourself up for disappointment.
I find Luria Nova to be a fun realm and it continually has lordships available. We haven't had a lordship *not* available in at least a month, if not two. So you can find fun and opportunity. I'm sure its not the only realm that people find fun and still has positions easily available. Thalmarkin/Ar Agyr is probably one of those areas. In fact, Thalmarkin/Ar Agyr will probably have roleplay and battles for some time, even if they're between wars currently.
Anything on Dwilight is a good bet for realms to join. If you like to fight. Which, given the name of the game, you should.
The northern Far East is also pretty violent right now, but it's a bit more of a curbstomp.
Perhaps this off-topic discussion should be split to another topic?
Or everyone could join Astrum.:P
We are always enemies eh Thunder? :)
You can blame your King for that ;)