Kowalski

It would be very easy to answer yes to all of those questions and be deadly serious about it. Of course it is, but we all play the game in different ways. Maybe the way NPO & IRON play the game they'd rather not have that sort of enemy. That's their prerogative.

I agree with JB - tech raiding is bad. However it's going to be done, and I think this is an attempt to create a gentlemen's agreement regarding the conduct of tech-raiders that could have been written a lot better. Something like: "While the signatories of this agreement reserve the right to tech-raid and respect the right of other alliances to do so, we wish to protect the interests of the Pink sphere by ensuring that any nations that are raided are done so in a fair manner. Any raided nations that suffer missile (cruise or nuclear), air or naval attacks, have peace offers refused after initial attacks or who are subjected to extortion, threatening behaviour or other conditions placed on peace will be able to apply to the signatories for assistance, be it diplomatic or military". In other words, we raid so feel free to do so yourselves, but we're gonna stick up for any Pink team nations if you start acting like jerks towards them.

Why give him the chance to commit a crime you know he's going to commit? That's isn't my view btw, just a hypothetical counter-argument.

You can't say "NO" and then agree with me - I'm pretty sure that "if he doesn't let those friendships interfere with his IC persona than it should not be an issue" (your version) and "If JB wants to keep his name because of the goodwill associated with it and still be able to converse with old friends and contacts made while using the name JB then no matter how many times he re-rolls he'll still be the same character" (my version) are much the same thing. Basically if he separates his new character from his old then it's cool, but as soon as he starts trading on his old name and using it to re-establish contacts or add weight to any arguments or proposals then that is not a new character.

I guess the issue is that those who have JB on their EZI lists are pretty sure that he's gonna commit the same crimes again, and I'd image the endless stream of threads like this probably doesn't help. The only way this will be solved is by someone swallowing their pride, either by the alliances releasing JB and giving him another chance against their better judgement or by JB re-rolling 'properly' as another character so that he can enjoy the game without looking over his shoulder. Don't hold your breath for either.

Maybe FAN have turned the corner? To come out of such a battle victorious and against such odds and to still remain in peace mode is a heart-warming indication of FAN's call for a more peaceful and considerate Planet Bob.

How dare you, I post in opposition to any anti-EZI or pro-FAN thread I'll have you know. Plus CR pretty much lives in the Gameplay Discussion and Question Center areas.

As usual Londo you are right, although in this particular case as far back as I can remember JB has been a frequent public critic and fervent log-dumper and I would say that he's done a lot more than just look at NPO funny. I don't know JB so can't give my personal opinion on him but I'm not surprised that he isn't liked by a number of alliances.

It isn't difficult to remain secret as a re-roll as long as you can keep your ego in check. However numerous cases have proven that going from the CN version of a C-list celebrity to a 'nobody' is too hard and the urge to burst forth screaming "Look! It's me! Adore me and love me again! Show me the attention I've missed!" is too much to resist. IP's used to track re-rolls? Do me a favour. Do you really think there are people who compare every single IP that accesses certain forums with the IP's of those on EZI lists just in case one of them happens to match. IP's are used to confirm positive ID's, the initial evidence is always the re-roll giving themselves away. I'm sure there will be "I happen to know that this does happen" or "don't be so naive, you obviously don't know what goes on" comments but if these ludicrous claims are going to be made then let's see some proof. I'm sorry but nobody is saying JB or anyone can't play CN, just wipe the slate clean and start afresh. Either that or don't act like an asshat in the first place. If JB wants to keep his name because of the goodwill associated with it and still be able to converse with old friends and contacts made while using the name JB then no matter how many times he re-rolls he'll still be the same character, and as the punishment was dished out due to the actions of his character rather than his nation it's to be expected.

Fark's lack of numbers is more than compensated for by the fact that when they roll up they have the most awesomest graphics.

Why does everything have to mean something? Just accept that some of us are shallower and less worthy than yourself and want to blow off steam once in a while.

TOG will never get peace from MHA. We expect them and their inferior nuke count to start ducking onto peace mode shortly, and from there we will keep them in an eternal war, EZI all of them and ask their Moms out for dinner and then claim to have left our wallet at home to avoid paying the bill.

You filthy swines! Luckily EB has stayed loyal so we can start sanctioning these traitorous pigs.

It's a shame this is the last issue, it's a lot more interesting than the last two and actually contains real news.

Because it is.

Oh dear.

We welcome the new members of our family into our loving bosom and let them suckle on the nipple of experience and protection.

And I go four points clear if I win. Let the games begin!

Nice work, TUF are a good group.

Congrats on getting this sorted and moving forward. Don't be afraid to settle for the #5 position though!

I can't help but feel that the alliances that VE have parted ways with and the potential future conflict that it may cause have more do with the respect they've earned and class they've displayed than what they've actually done.

Nice treaty chaps, keep up the good work. Pip pip! Also, what about Borange?

I think this could be the schism that lets TOP roll Grämlins like everyone knows they want to. Exciting stuff.

I wouldn't worry about what people say, just do what's right

While kudos has to be given to VE for doing what is right by them, I think listing specific behaviours that do not reach VE's standards required of an ally in the same post as announcing treaty cancellations is pretty poor form. I think it would've taken real balls to either give specific reasons or resist the urge to allude to them and go private channels FTW. Still, I hope this ends well. For MHA.