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...introduce a deeper and more sophisticated battle system that relies less on who brings the bigger blob and relies more on tactical insights to win a battle. I am aware this is a coding nightmare, however, since the name is Battlemaster it sorts of makes sense to invest greatest efforts in that field.

The majority here didn't really understand my post. I am not complaining for Astrum gaining the upper hand in war or anything, but because really, they don't. It is a matter of numbers and geography and I am still quite confident that Astrum will be defeated, especially 'cause Leopold has some other plans that haven't yet been revealed. The problem is that any major plans require real people to make those plans happen. But since having a simple knight in a region is similar to finding a drop of water in the deserts this is really becoming a problem as most basic things like TOing a rural region take over a week to finish; again, the lack of players deems it no other way. It is slow, not fun and quite boring to play like that from my perspective. I do thank those that gave inspirational and also condemning posts, however, if you have any left of either do feel free to send it Leopold's way and not mine for my post was about something entirely different than bitching for in-game events.

Geronus' opinion came closest to my own. BM simply has no players left to spare, or Dwilight is not attractive enough. And yeah, I was not just hoping but also expecting that at least 10 nobles would join on each side of this war in the first few weeks. Obviously this was a gross miscalculation that I see now. However, BM always worked that way for such tense wars like this one is is a haven for the glory hunters which abound through BM universe. The latest example of Silnaria proves this formula still works, for due to good PR and the everlasting hatred for CE Silnaria has managed to gain impressive player reinforcements. I don't get it why Niselur didn't receive at least a tiny portion of that, for I believe the story is good and interesting and I am super sure that it has much more to offer than realms like Silnaria in both advancements and roleplay. In the end, it is quite same to me whether Niselur loses or wins, although normally I'd prefer to win. However, whichever way it goes I'd prefer it to be accompanied by much greater participation of many many more players than this.

Besides, no one really *hates* Astrum. We're such nice people, completely unimposing, and willing to help out everywhere.

No, you're usually seen as a boring and silent superpower that stops the northwest from having fun. Drone realm, placed there just to preserve the power of the few Church individuals. The fun part is no longer true I guess, although I have yet to see any real evidences of the fun this war triggered, at least on my part. It is cool to run around taking over regions, but it is not cool when it takes over a week to finish a takeover of a rural region just because there are too few players to hit the support-the-TO button repeatedly to make it a pleasant experience.

Or, you could interpret it as a solid condemnation of the unjust nature of the war you started for personal glory and power. ;)

Whatever it is I have to admit that it is killing my buzz. This war has been triggered with the intent to revitalize the northern part of Dwilight many cheered for, but so far the players that heeded the call so to speak, have been but minor reinforcements on Astrum's side. Niselur, Asylon and FR got the amount of players that is not even worth mentioning. The expected scope of this war can never be truly reached as long as this few players want to participate in, on either side, regardless of how unbelievable it is to me that anyone would want to pick the side of Astrum in this war. It is a general community fail IMO.

One thing I always wondered, was what is meant by "Magna Saecularibus". There are a great many possibilities given the definition of Saecularibus, and quite a few of them are very unflattering...

I don't think I've seen it being used IC ever. It is a forum thing really, and the western alliance has no realm name (even though attempts have been made to come up with one but with no success). It shouldn't be taken for granted.

Astrum's count has gone up because all the nobles from Terran are joining the crusade, and a few others from various realms.

...while Niselur's count has pretty much remained the same. This is a big wtf for me and not what I expected. For some reason Astrum is all of a sudden the most popular realm around. I wonder where all those SA/Astrum haters are, or it simply seems that the community doesn't have any players to spare anymore. In either case, it's no good for Niselur if we can't go above 20 players and this irritates me quite a bit. They say if you build it they will come. We've built it but it doesn't seem like anyone is coming.

I can only say well done to Asylon. They have made one of the most effective campaigns I've seen for a while. Taking two regions and decimating Astrum's big army. Bravo! Leopold is thrilled.

With the latest victory the war goes well for the Magna Saecularibus Alliance. So far Astrum has lost 3 region, 4th is about to fall, and now their mobile army has endured a defeat in detail which is very important. We have no illusions that Astrum won't be able to bounce back up in no time but it remains to be seen whether they can keep it up in the long term.

In the event that Lurians would want such a colony such a secession would only be used because the game currently doesn't have the colony takeover in place. Were it not so, colony takeover would be used. Therefore, I don't think that it should be classified as a strategic secession when the game doesn't offer any other alternatives to make a new realm.

Arrakis-You are one clever man.  I see what your next big moves after the war will be-assuming we win. 8)

Well, Leopold has many many plans. Provided Astrum can be beaten of course. I am sure it can as soon as Niselur would receive a few extra players. The potential of Niselur is incredible, we just need them players. :)

Let's just hope Leopold survives long enough to effect some lasting change. If i were him, i would not be a hero at all – being the coward that i am.

He became a hero long before he amounted to anything. I didn't really predicted for him that he will be a leading character for events as grand as these. But I have no regrets for there is a certain appeal when you anticipate the battles knowing well that your character may die. It adds that extra touch. ;)

It lists leadership at 82% of the continent's best.

You guys forget that Karibash's unit of 149 men, 21% of the Astrumese infantry, left after suffering ~40 casualties determined to hunt after King Leopold.

It was explained in my rp that got cut off and which i didn't save. But don't worry, retreat rate is at 80% now so they'll fight to the last man.

Leopold charged the battle with 90% retreat rates, which means his leadership skills is very high. Probably one of the highest on the continent.

On the plus side, all of our nobles qualify for Lordship, and the honour gained in the battle should allow our young nobles to bring our CS up to 20k.

Finally. Was waiting for ages to have all those active people awarded with regions. Now we can finally start using 100% of our resources.

Or maybe it's that poison you used on your lance...

You caught me.  :D

Impressive battle!

This war is getting more and more interesting!

It does, especially if you consider that one of Leopold's objectives is a restoration of a Dalian Kingdom. Can't but notice your Summerdale banner there, so I couldn't resist.  :P

On another note, the fact that Terran is dissolving and that Turin and Kabrinksi infant terrible are coming to Astrum to fight against Leopold is really cool. This is why we're playing for, after all, to participate in some relevant, character-driven stories that can change the history of Dwilight for forever. Battles and all are fine really, but unless you have some real hatred between two opposite sides the wars become bleak. From Leopold's perspective, Turin will surely stir !@#$ up and add that extra ingredient, for Leopold is now deadly set on ending that old feud once and for all. Epic battles ahead, epic times for Dwilight. Hopefully next encounters will go slightly more in Niselur's favor, though. ;)

It was a great battle really. Too bad Leopold is wounded and his condition is deteriorating. Hopefully he heals soonish for based on this it depends how quickly can Niselur bounce back. Leopold has stashed away some gold for occasions like these, though, so gold shouldn't be an issue. He just needs to crawl back to the capital. :D Needless to say that battles like these, and adversity itself, is what defines the realm identity. Niselur was never threatened like this before and now it is put on a test. Will it fall down to desperation due to defeat, or will it emerge even greater than before and bring greater troops to war? Leopold knows exactly what to do to bring his Kingdom to feet again, for really, this isn't the first or the last battle of this sorts for me.

As for the battle itself, Niselur fought better than I thought it would. Church had, after all, 4k troops more,  but we've managed to wipe of their entire melee line leaving the archers alone to claim victory. Since Leopold is wounded, I can't really see for myself the aftermath of the battle, but I assume Astrum is fully equipped with healers that should restore a lot of their initial army. It was a well planned attack for the Church, but hey, I was expecting this as Zaki took over. ;) Nevertheless, I am pretty proud of Niselur's defense. A realm with 19 nobles gathering 16000 CS is a good achievement. After all, we did face the strongest realm on the continent and their lackeys from Corsanctum completely on our own.

Niselur played her cards the best she could in the opening of the war. Now is the time for our allies to do theirs. So far they have been lacking, in my opinion. I am eager to see Asylon and Farronite doing some real damage especially to Astrum. After all, Astrum is what it all boils down to. Terran is irrelevant and the fate of Dwilight will be decided in Astrumese-Niselurian front.