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  1. Congrats to all - of course, you're just setting the stage for Sippy to become President again on the eve of the next global war...
  2. Indeed, all the best to each of you. It had been ages since I'd visited your forums, despite all the best intentions. Now I feel like part of the problem...
  3. Congratulations, Muddog and Organization XIII. So do you have something special planned for the momentous occasions of hitting 13 members and (eventually) 13 months?
  4. Congratulations and great success! (I always feel silly wishing "good luck" in a situation in which "luck" so clearly plays a minor role compared to skill, will, and commitment.)
  5. Congratulations on your continued growth and prosperity! So the new charter won't take effect for another two months - i.e. when you're twice as old as you are now?
  6. Found the fish/lumber replacement: Ruler name: Chimpmasterflash Nation name: Chimponia Link: [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=323777"]Chimponia[/url]
  7. Our Lumber/Fish just bailed out so we have an opening!
  8. I demand that you go to war as frequently as possible so that we keep getting to see that war flag! Both flags are covered in awesome sauce, but the squirrel really sells it. Oh and congratulations on teh othar accomplishments...
  9. nobrow has been on vacation - I'm bumping this topic for him!
  10. Can we hit 2 million at 2 years? Here's to a growing and prosperous Menotah!
  11. [quote name='TheDave' date='26 June 2010 - 10:59 AM' timestamp='1277564345' post='2350972'] I switched from Monarchy to Democracy for this test and my collection remained identical and my environment did not change - thats with no border walls. [/quote] TheDave - Border walls are only one way to affect your environment. I see that you have water (bonus 1) and you have no coal, oil, or uranium to provide environment penalties. What was your environment before the switch to democracy? Was it already the best you could get? - i.e. 3.40 (1 + today's GRL of 2.40). Not saying that's definitely what happened, but it's a strong suspicion...
  12. [quote name='NoLaurelTree000' date='25 June 2010 - 08:36 PM' timestamp='1277512601' post='2350502'] i suspect that the land bonus with a monarchy outweighs the bonus to environment i receive from a democracy. [/quote] I see that you have 5 border walls... It's possible that you are already maxed out on the environmental reduction bonuses before the enviro benefit for Democracy is taken into account. The best you can get is 1 more than the GRL, right?
  13. knighta and I are both in the same alliance (Menotah) so take that as you will in evaluating our opinions! In no particular order: (a) Trades - Yes, a circle is a long term commitment to trade with a specific group of people (only) so that everyone in the group gets a desired set of resources. Compare this to running individual trades on your own, which will constantly need to be replaced. A GOOD circle is stable and so doesn't need to change members often. Even better, a GREAT circle has a good person who takes responsibility for it - whether a member or an alliance trade coordinator, who will lead the effort to fix problems or replace dropouts. The CN Utilities site knighta linked is fantastic for figuring out what resources work well together and what their effects are (and for lots of other stuff) but it won't actually help you find a trade. You can look in the Trading Harbor forum here in the CN Forums, which is a big free-for-all marketplace. Or if you look to join an alliance, ask the recruiter how they handle trade assistance, and how long you might reasonably have to wait to get placed somewhere. Personally, I wouldn't reroll in your position - gold and lead aren't great but they work very well together (they are 2/3 of the needed resources for Microchips, which is a nice bonus resource that fits well into a number of popular circles). If you had mismatched resources - i.e. ones that fit into two different bonus resources that do NOT commonly go together, like wine (for affluent population) and water (for beer) - then I'd strongly suggest thinking about a reroll! (b) Alliance - definitely join an alliance but do some research. Figure out what YOU want to do (and what you're most likely to do whether you want to or not). For example, if you think you're likely to go inactive for long periods because of unavoidable real life stuff, there are alliances you won't want to join because they want very active members. If you're serious about growing your nation, a good alliance will give you advice on how to do so efficiently, assistance in making trades and tech deals to foster growth, provide security and backup if you get raided or get into some other difficulties, and generally give you the kind of interaction and cameraderie that makes the whole process of nation-building more fun! Don't go strictly by the amount of startup cash an alliance offers. Honestly, startup cash is relatively trivial in the long run (my opinion only). If you do choose an alliance that gives you aid, make sure you understand what "strings" are attached. You may have to pay it back if you leave within a certain period. You may have to spend it exactly how they instruct, etc. Most alliances will expect their members to be willing to go to war at least to defend the alliance or your alliance-mates if attacked. If you're NEVER willing to fight, your options are somewhat limited. Think carefully about what you're willing to do FOR your alliance and talk to recruiters about that and what they expect. Tip: Some recruiters may not be ready for detailed questions - don't judge the whole alliance by that, but be wary of joining an alliance that can't or won't spend some time with you answering questions during recruitment. Hope that helps!
  14. I'm very interested in this conversation. I do a lot of recruiting, and I have never used a mass mailing. I'm no angel - I wish I could spend the time to craft a perfect, witty message that was completely unique for each of the people I message. It's not possible for me. I have several core messages that I customize to the individual circumstances of the nation. So at a minimum, you get your name in the greeting, and at least one or two points specifically relating to what I can find out about you in several minutes of looking. I will never get huge numbers of recruits this way because I rarely send more than 30-40 messages a week. However, I've been very pleased with both the caliber of people who've replied and our rate of retention once they're with us. None of which is meant to suggest that others are doing it wrong. I'm just agreeing that it's possible to recruit successfully without using automated messages. I wish I knew the recruiter Wappas referred to above - sounds like he and I would get along great!
  15. Kirke - for #77, krzwhtman is back and says he lost internet all this time. I'll see if I can straighten him out and get him going. Also PMd you this info.
  16. Hi Kirke - PMd you about this in-game. Please add Zerocool http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=407009 to Circle #77 with the other Menotah guys as the Coal/Oil nation. Eternal thanks, as always, for all your crazy hard work!
  17. ARGH! Zalgo got deleted - I'll be actively recruiting an iron/wheat replacement
  18. [color="#0000FF"][size="5"][b]Date Last Updated: April 21[/b][/size][/color] Trade circles listed here were started for one or more members and applicants of [b]Menotah [/b]but are open to any nation who: [list] [*]is [b]black [/b]or willing to go black [*]is willing to commit to [b]long-term[/b] trade [*]is willing and able to trade [b]exclusively [/b]with the other members of the circle. I know that's the definition of a circle, but I'm always surprised by the folks who don't seem to know it... [*]has exactly the resources listed as [color="#FF0000"][b]needed[/b][/color]. If we need iron & silver and you have silver & pigs, don't sign up here. You can, however, PM me in-game if you meet all the other requirements above - I'll keep you on my backup list to get an early shot at new Menotah circles as they are created. [/list] Please include the number of the circle you want to sign up for in your post. Also, if you are signed up or signing up for circles elsewhere, please note that, too! [color="#2E8B57"][size="4"][b]Trade Circle 10-3: 4 BR Affluent Pop, Jewelry, Microchips, Steel w/Wheat & Uranium[/b][/size][/color] [color="#FF0000"][u][b]NEED[/b][/u][/color] Coal - holding for confirmation from Mega Ultra Turkey Fish - holding for confirmation from Mal Zilar Furs - holding for confirmation from Mega Ultra Turkey Iron - Lead - Silver - holding for confirmation from Mal Zilar [color="#2E8B57"][u][b]HAVE[/b][/u][/color] Gems - Tom Jefferson (Menotah) Gold - ScotchyMcDrinkerbean (Menotah) Oil - Pvt Joker (Menotah) Uranium - Tom Jefferson (Menotah) Wheat - ScotchyMcDrinkerbean (Menotah) Wine - Pvt Joker (Menotah) [color="#2E8B57"][size="4"][b]Trade Circle 10-4: 5 BR Affluent Pop, Jewelry, Microchips, Scholars, Steel w/Wheat - COMPLETED[/b][/size][/color] [color="#FF0000"][u][b]NEED[/b][/u][/color] [color="#2E8B57"][u][b]HAVE[/b][/u][/color] Furs - Gargonox (Menotah) Gems - Gargonox (Menotah) Gold - SnowFlake(Menotah) Lumber - sfmcrfuller Wheat - SnowFlake (Menotah) Wine - sfmcrfuller Coal - Megas Alexandros III Fish - Barbishuon Iron - Crazy People Lead - Crazy People Oil - Megas Alexandros III Silver - Barbishuon
  19. I sent messages to Christian Trojans, the guy who posted above about a Fish/Lumber guy in his alliance looking for a circle. Also PM'd deaner, the guy himself. Christian Trojans says he will get the guy to join, so I'm optimistic. I will post here when I hear from Deaner himself. [s]That would leave us looking for someone with iron/wheat.[/s] I asked him to post here to officially confirm his involvement. EDIT: 3/20 - sent out a ton of messages and got an OK from one iron/wheat guy -- asked him to post here to officially confirm his involvement. If both confirm, the circle will be complete again.
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