Augustus Autumn Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 OOC: For real this time. I hit the post button accidentally, hit edit, had a nice post all edited in, hit the completed button but alas, nothing. Hope the suspense has paid off, my sincere apologies to Vivi and the mod staff for the errant thread. Tonight promises to be a major night in this unfolding war. According to the popular rumor some alliances will be joining the fray. Should they do so other alliances will follow suit either tonight or tomorrow in launching counter offensives designed to halt the charge. This war will escalate and, in many ways, set the pace for the coming year. We stand on the brink of 2010 and, in many ways, this shall truly mark the beginning of a new age. In the pursuit of this conflict there are some things worth considering. First, your conduct. When you say things, be it within these hallowed forums or via direct communications with other national rulers, do remember that what you say and how you conduct yourself will impact that person and how they view both you and your alliance. While many of us purport not to care about the opinions of others our masters (mine, if I had any) would often care to disagree. Your words, your actions will come back to haunt your alliance regardless of whether or not you post a little quip to the effect of "my words are mine and mine alone". If you are truly ronin then yes, this is true. Many of you are not. Remember that. Second, take a moment to consider what the other person has said. All too often venerable rulers like to speak and too often they dislike listening. Take the time, have the patience and the courtesy to give a fair response to the question posed or the comment returned to you. Miscommunication has been hailed as one of the repeat reasons that fine alliances have drifted apart, that friends have become enemies and that conflicts have escalated from the impersonal to the personal. During these coming days tempers will flare and nerves will be tested. When you are in your palace, your command bunker or at your holiday pagoda take the time to refresh yourself, look at the horizon and then respond to what some else has said before saying something potentially foolish. Third, remember that your actions have consequences. It has been proven that the inhabitants of the Cyberverse have long memories. No doubt the ridicule I receive from many for posting this will be referred to time and again in the coming months. I accept that. In doing so, I hope that each and every one of you treats their words and their actions with the gravity that they warrant. What you do will be remembered. Think on how you would like that to be. Finally, remember that at the end of the war there will come a time for rebuilding and reconciliation. Your shattered populations will be birth more children, your tall towers will be reconstructed and the technological base of your empires will be restored. Think carefully on how this will happen. Shall you pillage the conquered and run the risk of breeding further hatreds? Shall you help them and attempt to gain new friends despite having clashed with guns and swords and nuclear fire? This is worth considering along with the inevitable joinings of treaties and new pacts that shall emerge. I hope that you take the time to read this, ponder it and consider it as we move into the new year. This is truly a brave new world. To The Phoenix Federation, Athens, Ragnorok, \m/ and the Global Order of Darkness, the responsibility has been taken by you to show the rest of us the way. To the others that join this war, that responsibility will shift onto your shoulders as well. Set the tone, set the climate and perhaps this war will see the emergence of the better 'verse we all know is out there. Fight well, fight honorably, and may you find solace at the end of this path. o/ Tokugawa Mitsukuni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogdanSin Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) 1st......... Oh and uh, cool story. Edited December 29, 2009 by BogdanSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Autumn Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 1st.........Oh and uh, cool story. You clearly missed the point. A more shocking example could not have been given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwich Controversy Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Tonight promises to be a major night in this unfolding war. According to the popular rumor some alliances will be joining the fray. Should they do so other alliances will follow suit either tonight or tomorrow in launching counter offensives designed to halt the charge. This war will escalate and, in many ways, set the pace for the coming year. We stand on the brink of 2010 and, in many ways, this shall truly mark the beginning of a new age. [citation needed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelchael Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Very interesting viewpoint, where can I subscribe to your newsletter? Edit: This is how I respond to motherly scolding and long-winded reminders that actions have impacts, etc. Edited December 29, 2009 by Nelchael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I don't get why everyone is so excited about a curbstomp, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 [citation needed] Uh, I swear I saw the same line in a Miley Cyrus song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tushar Dhoot Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Good post. Unfortunately, those who it applies to will not read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penkala Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Oh, Okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Suttler Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 No one is more ronin than Toku. But as it was said before, most people will overlook these honest facts, simply because they are encased within their own bubble of conflict and scheming. Alas, that's the way the world goes 'round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiizn Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nicely written. I hope people take the time to read it all the way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorponok Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Words have repercussions, actions have consequences, but the way you choose to travel is up to you. Have fun guys and gals, this is a new year and this is just a game . Enjoy the pillaging and spoiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfEmpty Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) I sense a massive tech raid. Still mosquitos gotta eat I guess. Edited December 29, 2009 by HalfEmpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfbone Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Uh, I swear I saw the same line in a Miley Cyrus song. What were you doing listening to miley cyrus ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mongol-Swedes Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 "Is this a DoW? No? Lame." *click* - Projected response of countless users. Anyway, saw the New Hegemony coming. It's all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Greenberg Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I don't get why everyone is so excited about a curbstomp, but whatever. People just want war. During the noCB War, people were excitied than too, and that was a bigger curbstomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Shall you pillage the conquered and run the risk of breeding further hatreds? Shall you help them and attempt to gain new friends despite having clashed with guns and swords and nuclear fire? This is worth considering along with the inevitable joinings of treaties and new pacts that shall emerge. There's no one likely to defend TPF that I'd consider being friends with. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoppistan Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) -snip- Righteous Edited December 29, 2009 by Kzoppistan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 People just want war. During the noCB War, people were excitied than too, and that was a bigger curbstomp. Not if the numbers I'm seeing are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltus Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Okay, cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Greenberg Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Not if the numbers I'm seeing are correct. Doesn't matter. Point is, people just want war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Autumn Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Very interesting viewpoint, where can I subscribe to your newsletter?Edit: This is how I respond to motherly scolding and long-winded reminders that actions have impacts, etc. People tend to need reminding. I'm only too happy to oblige both in verbalizing and in demonstrating. Good post. Unfortunately, those who it applies to will not read it. The forms, unfortunately, must be observed. Hopefully people will not turn into hypocrites or develop memories of convienience suddenly, especially in the case of Zero Hour. No one is more ronin than Toku. Perhaps except for the alliance of the same name (but that's another debate and one I might enjoy with Airme sometime). I'd also argue Opethian did it first and by and far has shown the way but that's how it goes. Anyway, saw the New Hegemony coming. It's all the same. Let's hope not. I'm working on becoming more of an optimist. However, you may very well be correct. There's no one likely to defend TPF that I'd consider being friends with. Just sayin'. I was referring more to the people you'll fight alongside today who you may end up turning tables on at a later date. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneLOL Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I agree with Shogun Tokugawa's assessment of this whole spiel. I am one of those that people might look upon with dismay, due to my conduct, past and present. I, as well as others, should heed this sage advice that has been given. [ooc] Regardless of what side of the treaty web you're on, I'll have a drink with you, so, don't be shy [/ooc] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermanaslovakia Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Toku smells very badly. I once was sitting next to him on a train and I swore it was a dead body, but then it moved and spoke to me. I have never been more afraid in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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