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Dwilight / Re: How NOT to declare war

« on: April 30, 2012, 10:28:44 AM »

That courageous assault was heart-rendingly lopsided and in vain, like the Charge of the Light Brigade. Into the valley of death we rode. Good show to us; and to the other guys, well, victory itself can suffice.

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Dwilight / Re: How NOT to declare war

« on: April 24, 2012, 09:17:41 PM »

Oh, I saw both their names in the recipient list before I began typing the very first sentence, and you can be sure that my character knowingly addressed a copy of his letter to both. He's a knight, a man of the sword, not an ambassador; and he isn't about to handle an dishonorable enemy with kid gloves.

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Dwilight / Re: How NOT to declare war

« on: April 24, 2012, 07:58:46 PM »

Some of the SA faithful might wonder about the subtle references to Orris Morton and Elsebeth included in my character's request to join SA.

You see, in Summerdale, some of us couldn't think of any way to explain several hundred militia men, formerly devoutly loyal to Summerdale, all suddenly and unanimously deciding to defect to Libero without any disagreements. I mean, think of their families back home that they won't see again! Clearly, Orris has a witch in his court and has befriended devils to work this ludicrous magic upon them all. If there's a better way to rationalise IC the lingering outcome of a happily-exploited bug OOC, I can't think of one.   

Also, I guess the game mechanics allow it, but IMO it's kinda ludicrous and undignified that the enemy Queen is hiding without an army in a region swarming with enemy troops and increasingly sympathetic to the enemy. My character's only guess is that she's good at hiding in haystacks and pigpens.

Loving the game so far!

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Dwilight / Re: How NOT to declare war

« on: April 21, 2012, 01:17:23 AM »

Info regarding the militia stealing: http://forum.battlemaster.org/index.php/topic,2294.0.html


Basically, still a few bugs in the system.  They are going to be disbanded.

Two days later, and the militia remain in the province. I fear that the disband button has also become bugged up. Has anyone reported the inoperable disband button yet?

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Dwilight / Re: How NOT to declare war

« on: April 17, 2012, 06:04:01 PM »

Dorfy greetings to you all,

Yeah... now it's getting them all estates and waiting for the inevitable streak of "paused as a newcomer not likely to return". 

Probably some of us will leave. Battlemaster does have a vaguely 1990s vibe to its web interface that can intimidate the unserious. But have you seen the convoluted 1980s interface of Dwarf Fortress? The steep learning curve and the patience required? I reckon a lot of us are sticking if we find some good depth to this game.

As for this war with Libero, it looks like a lot of FUN will be had by both sides. Although, what's the deal with the militia-stealing exploit? Seems like dirty pool to a newcomer's eyes, but maybe that's just how this game is played.