Matthew Conrad

[quote name='Partisan' timestamp='1295938387' post='2599303'] This is what happens when you see f*ck alliances join forces. Over the past 2 years I've seen your new hegemony (yes, I use the world hegemony as you are no better) commit all the crimes you once opposed. We've seen flimsy CB's, spying, bullying, threatening and now we finally see the last piece of the puzzle. You have degraded yourself to be the lowest of the lowest and the worst of the worst. Even the old hegemony was better than you. During karma you rallied around the banner of 'justice'. Where is this justice now? You have lost all the respect I ever may have had for you. Your actions will not be forgotten and one day you will burn. Pacifica, You have paid for your crimes in karma, a war from which you are still recovering. I didn't think I would ever say it, but I am rooting for you. Pacifica prevails. [/quote] What is a $%&@ alliance?

This is honestly your best announcement Cortath. Congrats.

[quote name='Maleatu' timestamp='1295930528' post='2598339'] What I do get, is that your allies cannot possibly succeed in this war. Not if my attacker is the standard at which you measure yourself. [url="http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1402/newbitmapimagepn.png"]http://img405.images...tmapimagepn.png[/url] [/quote] Haha nope you still don't get the joke.

[quote name='Maleatu' timestamp='1295929447' post='2598186'] Hey voytek. Try not to mess up any staggers, m'kay? [/quote] You STILL don't get it do you?

Hello dear friends.

[quote name='ironchef' timestamp='1295920669' post='2597586'] Did Exodus do something to you in the 3 months we have existed? I ask because you seem to garner a lot of hate for an alliance that doesn't even acknowledge your existence except for when you spew your hate in every thread we are in. Let me know if we have wronged you in some way and I will do my best to remedy it. o/NV Have fun guys [/quote] I quite honestly do not remember a single other instance in which I have even posted about you guys. If you can think of one, feel free to send it over to me (I'm being serious). Given, my words were probably a bit harsh but I do find it peculiar that a Minister in your gov finds himself posting rambling insults of another alliance which hasn't exactly been going after him in any particular way.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295921121' post='2597600'] He said "They did finally score a GA win on me 3 times" last time I checked, you can win GA's launched against you too. He never said "Their GA's." So your point is null. According to the battle reports... they did not. The Spartans I am fighting are doing a good job of keeping me in anarchy. I praised them before, I continue to now. Given, I was away at update and didn't get to improvement swap and switch to defcon 1, but that was my fault. They have fought very well, kudos to them. Unfortunately, that has nothing to do with the matter we were discussing. My work here is done. Good luck NV. [/quote] Exactly, he said they, indicating their possession of the GA. As you will notice, I never said you can't win a GA launched against you, I stated twice already he implied that they were offensive GA's. I really don't know why you're leaving it up to interpretation then if you have all his battle reports (I'm assuming that you do). The matter at hand is his hilariously inflated ego which he somehow got from fighting 4k NS nations.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295920055' post='2597551'] Meh, I didn't notice the 4th was in RIA, my bad. Wow, just wow. You have no clue, do you? Each nation can do 2 attacks per day, which they did. Yesterday, and today. 3 nations x 2 attacks x 2 days = 12 GA's. Not sure of your intellectual capabilities, but that's basic math. Plus, he did 2 attacks on all 3 nations. Again, 3 nations x 2 attacks x 2 days = 12 GA's. 12 + 12 = 24. That's 3 out of 24. Which is a 12.5% success rate. I don't expect you to comprehend this, but I figured I'd try... Just win baby. I can only add, if you don't understand multiplication. [/quote] Goddamn it's like talking to a !@#$@#$ wall. He said GA's they did against him. [i]Their[/i] GA's imply it was them who launched the attacks. You do realize nations don't always use all of their GA's during the same update right? Saving 1 or 2 per nation which is good if they plan on having a stagger on him tonight. Once again, that amounts to 4-6. Lastly, you yourself certainly don't seem to be winning. You should probably take your own advice before giving it to anyone else.

[quote name='LJ Scott' timestamp='1295919123' post='2597526'] I'm not sure why it suprised anyone to be quite honest. [/quote] Yeah I remember quite the fuss to manage a suitable counter to them. It was dumb even if people thought they were infra huggers to think that they weren't one of the most competent alliances.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295917174' post='2597455'] I think the fact that he is at war with 4 Spartan nations, all coming in above his NS, and they only managed to win 3 GA's... That thing between your ears, it can come in handy once in a while. Or I can just break everything down for you. Would you like me to use smaller words too? [/quote] Did I "hit home" with that? This is getting funny. Let me explain why you are quite simply a moron. Don't worry, I'll take small steps of logic. 1. He is at war with 3 Spartan nations. I know counting isn't mandatory for membership in Exodus but please keep up. 2. 2 are defensive wars, 1 is offensive Two of those wars were declared last night before update (1 by him, 2 by Spartan nations). Actually, as a side note I'm wondering why he attacked 2 hours after update yesterday. There's really no reason given that he's not staggering except from an incompetence point of view. Then again, all I need to do is look at is his AA I suppose. Anyways, it is reasonable to conclude he's taken 4 offensive GA's, up to 6 (2 of which would be from anarchy). That means they won 3 of 4 of their GA's. Worst case is they went 3 of 6 with 2 of those made in anarchy. Yes, how [b]horribly[/b] inept of them. 3. He is bragging about his fighting prowess in the 4-5k NS range. Impressive indeed.

[quote name='PMoses' timestamp='1295909941' post='2597239'] LoL. giving them the benefit of the doubt. They did finally score a GA win on me 3 times.. got 3 million. so they're mighty war machine can turn the wheel a half turn. [/quote] When did winning somehow turn into a bad thing? It will never cease to amaze me how someone from Exodus/GGA 0.5 has something bad to say about someone else.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295901592' post='2597035'] LOL, I'm not whining. I love a good war, and the 3 Spartan nations I am fighting are giving me that (kudos to them, and hence my well wishes). I thank them very kindly. In fact, I applauded their position in the war, and stated my content, a position that remains the same. I assumed my roll in the conversation was over at that point. I only addressed calkin when he threw a falsity. I, tend to not stand for such slander, and I called him on it. The only one whining is you about how well my remarks are hitting. And your whining just for the hell of it is certainly not worth yours or anyone else time. [/quote] Yes, I'm whining because remarks that [i]weren't even addressed to me[/i] are affecting me greatly. In fact, you got mrcalkin so good he asked me to come to his rescue!

[quote name='Vladimir Nikanor' timestamp='1295900976' post='2597018'] For the record, don't form a basis for all of the opinions of all members based on those of a few. I'm not saying you did; just making sure you don't in the future. [/quote] You're right, I meant to post [i]some[/i] of you NoR members given that there's been several but certainly not all.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295900693' post='2597010'] The worst part is, I've contributed more to this conversation than he has. And he's trying way harder. [/quote] No, not really. He's actually been giving reasons whereas constantly posting one sentence responses only degrades the discussion and is a cheap tactic in order to protect yourself from criticism. Sure, your alliance has a somewhat legitimate grievance but it's really not THAT much of a deal nor should you be that outraged. I think we both know that. Whining just for the hell of it is certainly not worth yours or anyone else time.

[quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295898853' post='2596962'] As long as they're on your side. [/quote] [quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295899906' post='2596991'] Lol, would you like to be the pot or the kettle? [/quote] [quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1295900323' post='2596999'] Irony, thy name is calkin. [/quote] Do you keep trying to post witty one liners in hope that one will eventually stick?

Coalition warfare is what it is. NOIR was created as an econ bloc first and foremost with the ODP added as a way to provide help to other black alliances in case of unprovoked attack. NOIR was never going to be used as a power bloc given it's relatively easy entrance requirements and that it stresses the need to depoliticize bloc decisions. Going on both sides of a conflict is absolutely dumb and effort would be better spent getting your allies easy surrender terms. Honestly people who complain about coalition warfare seem to often find themselves on the wrong side of one. Seriously, stop complaining about the use of strategy. Let's be honest NoR members, no one would give a !@#$ in terms of e-lawyering if you attacked Sparta. You seem to be quite eager to defend NV so do it and stop whining for whining's sake. Sparta jumps in knowing full well they're be countered pretty well and yet some of you find some sort of idiocy to further whine about.

Actually, hopefully this doesn't turn into a dick waving contest and people can peace out of this with some respect.

[quote name='mikk206' timestamp='1295847769' post='2595721'] Which ally requested that? NV is at war with wF. wF has treaties with VE and Legacy [/quote] It chained through VE most likely. They share a few common allies. Good luck guys.

Go get'em Umbrella.

Good show and good luck finding a new home.

[quote name='kevin32891' timestamp='1295762408' post='2593261'] Jeez you're dense. Don't you have to go insult people you raided or something? [/quote] I see it's gotten to the point where you have run out of "original" (lol) responses and now making entirely random insults. I mean if you're going to insult him at least try and make him feel bad or make it relevant to the discussion. I know you can do better if you try harder!

[quote name='Voytek' timestamp='1295586771' post='2588215'] Oh me oh my. [/quote] It's good to know how trustworthy STA still is!

VE are terrible, terrible people. This is a basic fact and I'm being completely objective.

This is a game changer.

[quote name='Raffaello' timestamp='1295505897' post='2585716'] All I have to say is that VEs tears are delicious. [img]http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4696/tearss.jpg[/img] [/quote] I have a feeling this will be ironic soon. Here's to hoping!