Balder

I don't post much anymore because I've been progressively getting more and more tired with the quality of membership around here. Maybe its time I poke my head out to give tribute to one of the few [s]good[/s]great ones left. People don't realize that this game isn't run by the household names but the hard work of one diplomat or the work of one Econ middle manager. Bob, you're at the top of a short list of people I'd be proud to serve with but until then I'll just heckle you to join GOD. (Zilla's getting lonely, I need another Deputy ) Also thanks for the help with that traffic ticket dude. Edit: There's a number of fine examples in this thread as to why I avoid these parts nowadays.

Sorry I missed this, I was pointed out to it a tad late. Let me know when the next one's scheduled. If anyone's ever heard of SAGACITY gaming, I'm their General Manager, AdmiralSAGA.

[quote name='Kochers' timestamp='1297396394' post='2628836'] NADC vs. ACV [/quote] ACV would win that one before you have a chance to write up some war guides .

[quote name='eyriq' timestamp='1297705755' post='2633070'] [23:16] <Xiphosis[GOD]> If it was me it'd be no terms, tbh. [23:16] <Xiphosis[GOD]> If someone hit me with an ODP or a PIAT [23:16] <Xiphosis[GOD]> They'd be put down This is good to know. [/quote] Did you find that surprising in some manner? I'll say one thing, I feel a hell of a lot more safe with Xiphosis then I do the people screaming white peace.

[quote name='Chief Savage Man' timestamp='1295768780' post='2593553'] Xiphosis discussed in detail how VE set up Polar at his request, it's not even an issue. And yes I am happy the war is going on. :3 [/quote] Come on now Chief, you're better than that. Do you really dispute that the best course of action when dealing with sensitive situations that may end up in war, is to take screenshots of the evidence for it? I may not agree with how this war started, but saying Xiphosis "set up Polar" for telling Impero to take screenshots is grasping at straws.

This announcement is a lie. Everyone knows LegendoftheSkies can't afford a desk.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' timestamp='1295672843' post='2590914'] [color="#0000FF"]Nothing to say to me, Xiphypoo? Unsurprising that someone like you would flee in the face of my superior arguments and intellect. Shall I go ahead and claim victory now?[/color] [/quote] I'm sorry but I just felt the need to point out how sad you come across lately. I'm not entirely sure how you can even compare yourself to Xiphosis. You may bark constantly and consistently (about everything), but Xiph has the bite. Stop talking about grandiose plans for future glory. If you've got a problem, come solve it and put your money where your mouth is. Otherwise you'll continue to be taken for the rambling has been you've become. Nipping at the heels of the influential doesn't bring back any prestige you may have had.

[img]http://averagecats.com/submissions/cat_uploads/a4b9bfd597156b.jpg[/img] [img]http://averagecats.com/submissions/s3imgs/computeruse.jpg[/img] Obviously given the above, this minor side-conflict can't last long.

Genesis has proven itself time and again to be an alliance of honor and principles. Good luck and GOD speed.

I love how the only time a war starts is when I'm preoccupied. Now, I'm going to shoot off a few nukes and go back to sleep. Try and keep the noise down.

[quote name='Banksy' timestamp='1295062664' post='2575683'] All it shows is that the nation is old. And you can't compare Sponge, Moo, Ivan etc because of all the rogue attacks they used to get. [/quote] Regardless, Sponge in general didn't give a damn about nation building (again need to add IIRC) so I'd say he still applies.

Sponge never had a great nation either IIRC.

Now this is a just war. The nation of Hringhorni supports such defensive actions. We will send our finest doctors to help your citizens FAN, such unprovoked attacks are disgusting in today's world and I'm glad to see you sticking up against the bullies.

[quote name='Sardonic' timestamp='1294070753' post='2561982'] Most Controversial Player: Xiphosis [/quote] While I'll certainly never deny Xiphosis is a controversial figure, I don't think he's anywhere near the top this year, we've had some pretty stupid shens.

My first act as Praetor of LoSS, since my powers nor title are listed in the charter I will put forth the following amendments to the Senate section of Article II; [quote][b]Senate: The Praetor from GOD shall serve as the head of the Senate and holds a veto power over all votes brought forth to the Senates chambers. The Praetor from GOD shall serve for life and must be appointed by the outgoing Praetor. The Praetor may be removed by a Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) of no less than 99% of the voting body. [/b] The senate consists of members representing the opinion of the alliance. They have the power to vote on any proposal put up by the general membership of the alliance (The general membership also includes the ministers and triumvirate in this case). These types of proposals include, but are not limited to the following: -Amendments to the charter -Cancellation of treaties -New treaties -Impeachment of an official Senate is the check and balance to the Triumvirate and as such can veto a decision made by the Triumvirate with a unanimous vote.[/quote] I wish a good, clean campaign to all involved.

After much thought, I humbly accept the nominations to run for LoSS' Praetor from GOD, which, I will request the title be changed to upon my election.

[quote name='Moufassa' timestamp='1294017489' post='2561295'] Ohhh yes, you just sit back and you'll see that we can win that award. [/quote] This right here ladies gentlemen, is why I no longer seriously participate in these awards. Edit: typo

I'm actually incredibly saddened by this thread. I've NEVER liked MCXA but Fresh was a man of character and class. GODspeed

Alliance Awards Alliance of The Year: Octava Orden Most Powerful Alliance: Mostly Harmless Alliance Best Military : AcTi Best Rookie Alliance: The Kingdom Of Italy Most Powerful Bloc: Checkmate Most Active Alliance: The Greenland Republic Most Honorable Alliance: North Atlantic Treaty Organization Best Economic System: Stupid Newbie Best Recruiting Staff: Gremlins Best Propaganda Staff: Prism Protection Front Scariest Alliance: League of Small Superpowers Best Alliance Growth: United Purple Nations Alliance most likley to suceed in 2011: Aloha Most Immoral Alliance: Viridian Entente Player Awards Player of the Year: Peggy Sue Most Powerful Player: Warrior Concept Best Alliance Leader: Schattenman Nicest Player: Vengashii Funniest Player: Also Vengashii Most Active Player: Archon Player Most Likely To Achieve Greatness in 2011: Ezequiel Happy New Years!

D: Florida, obviously.

[quote name='TypoNinja' timestamp='1293591821' post='2556828'] eh fair enough I was getting a little general and not all directed at you specifically. I find it hilarious that the raiding crowd will cry bloody murder about their rights being trampled on if somebody tries to stop them from raiding, and never acknowledge that the reverse works just as well, they have to trample someone elses rights to raid. I've accepted long ago that that's just how CN is, but it doesn't stop my point and laugh reflex from kicking in whenever the raiders start crying. For clarity, all my raiding objections are IC based, OOC I really have no position on the issue. It may or may not drive people away, all the evidence is anecdotal, and goes both ways. I my self got more interested in CN world politics because I was raided early in my life. It dragged me onto my alliance forums and got me involved. Then again we also see plenty of people who rage quit when raided, so who knows? But this thread, this thread is just hilarious. So much anger, over an issue that was redundant anyway. It turns out darkfall was protecting him in the first place, a fairly logical assumption considering how much cash and tech hes shipping them. People generally object to their cash flow getting jumped. I've got a consolation prize suggestion.... Tech raid the OP! [/quote] I can remember countless occasions when raiders (and raiding alliances alike) did things to the cries and bawws from your section of the world (See: CNARF). The only difference between your obnoxious bawwing back then, and the obnoxious bawwing you see now is who has the power. Sure, raiders are still relatively numerous in today's Bob, but lets be realistic; the policies and precedents in place in Cybernations are now firmly set against them. I for one wish that more nations joined this game so that WarriorConcept's posturing and grandstanding didn't get rewarded by such anger but this is the world that has been built around me, because I haven't had enough power to change it and we all have to live with what we've been given now. Also, I'm not sure if "Hey, we were protecting him but never posted it and he has nothing in his bio" really means the discussion beforehand was "redundant" because that standard of proof would be unacceptable to any Raiding alliance leader who they brought it to. The raid may stop there, but Darkfall's inability to post their own protection shows that this nation really couldn't have been all that important. As for the initial protection, I've already outlined my thoughts on that and it hasn't changed. [quote name='WarriorConcept' timestamp='1293596544' post='2556902'] [b]It's also hilarious people think this is a PR attempt when it is obviously going to piss tons of people off.[/b] [/quote] That made my point for me.

[quote name='TypoNinja' timestamp='1293580139' post='2556637'] Its not a stunt, the entire point of WC's alliance is to protect people from raiders, get them educated if necessary and move them onto an alliance. Its what he does. Think of Celestial Being as the exact opposite of a tech raiding alliance. In the IC section you can !@#$%* and moan all you want but here in the OOC section are you seriously gonna sit here and claim his play style is any less valid than anyone elses? [/quote] Your post (first and last sentences in particular) brings me back to my point earlier of overlooking the attitude and behavior of your friends while bashing the people on the other side for behaving similar. Also, I don't believe I've been "!@#$%* and moaning" so we can skip over that part which brings us to another misunderstanding. Again, I don't believe I've brought up anything about his play style not being valid, I just pointed out how obvious a PR stunt it was. If it's not an attempt at a straw man argument and you're just not addressing me, I request you do so in the future if you're quoting me so I can properly respond.

[quote name='TypoNinja' timestamp='1293574539' post='2556549'] Also, since this is an OOC section. I'm absolutely laughing my ass off at all the outrage and blue balls this has generated. Are you guys that hard up for raid targets that one guy being denied to you is that big a deal? Or did everybody forget this is an OOC section and carry all their faux moral outrage and e-thug in with them from the Alliance Announcements forum? [/quote] It's always easy it is to overlook how childish the people defending [b]YOUR[/b] opinion is. I don't see either side of the debate here as being all that mature about it. Your protectorates are pulling an obvious stunt for PR and the people who they intended to annoy, got annoyed. However, to address your comment above, yes we pretty much are that hard up for raid targets considering how quickly this game is shrinking despite the alliance count continuing its steady growth upwards. There have been numerous indications over the last two years that have pointed to the conclusion you're laughing at, the most recent of which being the NEW War which I can't see happening when the targets were ripe for the picking.

Alfred is anything but a mindless follower. He's my shnoogie-woogie bear.

Sorry Wentworth, I'm going to have to rescind your retirement for you. I believe you have something you said you'd do before you left and I'm coming too close to my last day to miss the opportunity .