Proest

No. Not even Umbrella. Oh, you meant Crymson.... :v

That's a great achievement to reach 120 members -- actually, anything above 20 these days. I still think you should have gone with the DORN acronym for the funny side of it all. Congratulations though.

How did you feel when Longbowe stopped using the TOP vHost and switched to the Koreaboo vHost? Did you enjoy his thread he posted on the TOP forum?

You should pick an alliance that has a theme you like and it'd help if you browsed the CN Wiki to read up on any potential alliances you are interested in. It also usually is a plus if you visit the forums that the alliance(s) you are interested in have -- it can tell you a lot about them. As noted above, there's differences between sanctioned and non-sanctioned alliances as well.

If it's an alliance or something, I don't see what the issue would be. You'd probably be better off putting it in your sig (may want to double check the rules, though).

It's a wonderful peace pipe; my people have been smoking it since the 17th of January. You too can indulge in the peace pipe by joining Umbrella! :v The above aside, I believe historically speaking, there of course has been resentment by others for the actions Umbrella and/or Doom House have taken against them or their friends, yes. However, politically speaking, the current war was just opportunistic. Which as I said in my prior post, I don't mind. I realise that at some point, everyone "gets theirs" in terms of payback and karma and such. Umbrella did make diplomatic efforts towards other alliances in a bid to be our own entity and plot our own future -- obviously the lead up to this war seemed inevitable as December gave way to January and people wanted a war, some how, some way. What I'm simply saying though is that the common throw around by the opposition that it's payback is on one hand, fine. But it smells of hypocritical actions when taken in context of how the war started. Honestly though, at this point, I don't think even the reasoning is beginning to matter to most of anyone anymore. I'm just the type that likes to have clear reasons for the events that transpire. As for the build up, well, that was rather obvious. Everyone builds up before the end of the year in anticipation of the annual winter war.

Professional blogger.

The problem with your statement is that you link the actions of Umbrella carrying out an internal tradition against a rogue nation of ours that was attacking Anarchy Incorporated with the past deeds of Doom House vs. New Pacific Order & Co., your statement could not be any more off base than it is at that point. Let's get the traditional cards in a counter-argument off the table first: No, I am not excusing any past wars Doom House as a collective entity, Umbrella, Mushroom Kingdom and Goon Order Of Negligence and Sadism may have carried out by themselves or in tandem in separate engagements. No, I am not arguing 'might makes right' or 'might makes wrong' or any other variation of the same. No, I am not arguing about tactics. Quite frankly, I am rather tired of the beating of the dead horse here, by all sides of the spectrum in this realm. And, quite frankly, I don't care if the opposing side disagrees with me, that's the beauty of not having to care. However, here are some facts that the folks on the opposite like to ignore: i) Blood In Blood Out (BIBO) is a tradition that Umbrella has unofficially upheld for quite awhile (sometimes not, sometimes in full force) against those that agree to it ii) Attacking Puppets was coordinated within Umbrella as a purely BIBO action and was meant to last for the traditional time period iii) Attacking Puppets was not meant as a slight towards Anarchy Incorporated; however, the lot on the other side wanted it to be as such (which is cool) iv) The war was started against Umbrella on false pretenses which were later clarified as false by Brehon himself as just wanting war (which is again, cool) v) Nobody actually means most of anything they ever say in the political world here, which is the essence of politics anyway vi) None of the past actions of Umbrella or Doom House actually have anything to do with the current war, despite people trying to link it as a revenge You see, the thing about politics, you have to be able to successfully sell your version of a story and make yourself believable. We all know the current war has nothing actually to do with past wars or even to do with Puppets himself; the war against Umbrella was just an opportunity -- which I again state, is totally cool. I don't actually mind that fact at all to be really honest. But to argue that it has anything to do with the past and not to do with just simple opportunity is rather disingenuous. I find the heavy irony in the many threads/posts around here to be so ironic that anyone reading them has had their iron supplement for the year. The "coalition" fighting against Umbrella and company use one pretense to declare war, then throw in additional reasons (saying it's karma, etc), prove the pretense was a lie, then call out Doom House for those very same actions in the past. Again, I actually think war for simple opportunity is pretty cool and don't mind it at all. Because I really hate politics and the lying and fake friendships that goes with it. But let's call a spade a spade here; this is the Ironic War. Not the Equilibrium War. The actions of the lot of you are incredibly hilarious and the attempt at clever word usage and dense verbal attacks make everyone look less than intelligent. Prior to this war, Umbrella made serious diplomatic attempts with Brehon and we wanted to try and do things in a way that was unique to us in the foreign affairs realm, we reached out, we did things we thought would be good. In the end, war is the mainstay of the realm and it's what most always want, so war seems inevitable unless people truly agree with you. Putting our often playful internal attitude aside, I've personally found that when our government says something, we generally mean what we say. And it's up to the foreign entities that be to interpret and engage it with an open mindset. But let's at least stop one thing here, shall we? Let's stop pretending this current war is anything but an opportunistic attack on an alliance that many saw as a peace mode loving, stats hugging alliance and an opportunity to have some fun. For the record, I am not Umbrella Government. I am merely a member and hold diplomatic positions. Thank you for reading. Regards, Cuba

Thanks guys. The major downside is that now the bills for all of it are going to come in.

I am sure most do not actually care that I left activity and my alliance (though was later asked to stay for internal purposes) back in October, however, as I've been around here since August of 2006 and I do know quite a few folks around here, I thought I'd give a general update on my health and what's going on with me. In October I stated that I would be leaving our world due to external reasons -- having cancer. I am very appreciative of everything I have been granted in life and despite set-backs in my personal life within the last few weeks, I did overcome my cancer after having surgery in January. I am cancer free and it feels superbly awesome. Numerous individuals across the community have expressed concern that I was dying from my illness due to disappearing for extended periods of time -- so to stem those beliefs I figured I'd give this update. My associates in Umbrella have been absolutely fantastic and have made me felt missed in my times I've been away -- for that, I am sincerely loving of Umbrella. My former long-time alliance mates in Nordreich have been wonderful to me as well, especially Zeppelin (though I am sure he would contest this statement and say he doesn't care. :v) Right, well, I notified Umbrella of these developments in the middle of January, however due to other events occurring in my life (girlfriend, pregnancy, etc) I still have to step away, but of course I am still around when able to be. Thank you for the words of support to those that bid me well in October and since then. I would make a graphic to show my appreciation but I am too tired to reach into PS/Illustrator to make something.

Okay, so I decided to check my communiques from the fringes of my peaceful territory and noticed bright flashes in the distant sky and the lamentations of many; I am thankful that the ever wise and intelligent Cheyenne chose his idol he chose as the mascot of his declaration, because I, Proest, the leader of Outer Europe am also a loyal worshiper of the same. I saw your worship and felt compelled to dispatch mine artists and render you this gift as a token of appreciation from the citizenry of Outer Europe and the heart of Proest; The Oracle of Umbrella, Leader of the Umbrellreich, Benevolent Dictator of Aloofly Despondent Acting Troupe "The Real Cuba; Fall of CubaQuerida" and all things whimsical and odd. I shall keep watch for your Cuba Libre Signal. I have altered mine shrine to befit this wondrous occasion: Fake Edit: I am crying inside, not because I can not be with you, but because you can not be with me.

[quote name='Aeros' timestamp='1358800270' post='3082535'] This war is not going to end in a Stalemate. One side is going to win. Time will tell which one it will be. Peace mode only has the potential to prolong a conflict beyond its natural time. [/quote] You guys really bought too much stock in your bad portfolio here. There is no "natural time" for a war to exist, it can go on and on for as long as either side is willing to let it. With the top tier of our alliance still having plenty of money and the ability to buy back up out of range of those we knock down, I'd say things aren't as clear as some would like them to be.

Offer some support to Admin: [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=114924]He asked a question.[/url]

Umbrella does have quite a chunk of money compared to many of the spy reports I've seen of nations from the opposite side. It'll be interesting to see who starts running out of the piles of money first.

I would think that if you messaged a game moderator and informed them of the situation then you would have faster results with this and likely would be resolved in your favour. But that's just my assumption.

[quote name='HM Solomon I' timestamp='1358829621' post='3082950'] For some reason, all search functions have been disabled. I can't even see what users are online or the Recent Topics and Blog Entry boxes on the right-hand side. [/quote] Alliance pips and player credentials have also disappeared, to add to your post.

A little bit of satire is needed from time to time, and I'm going to be ending my contributions in this current war on the public level with this. [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/thepuppetmaster.gif[/img] If you can't chuckle at that then I don't know what it'd take. Have fun and enjoy the war folks.

[img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/plentiful.gif[/img] Figured it'd be nice as a GIF as well. Eh, back to bed.

[quote name='D34th' timestamp='1358752272' post='3081973'] NATO is the table and INT and ODN is playing with each other in them? Sounds nasty. [/quote] Kinky. [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/fundingtwo.png[/img] EDIT: Fix. Some traditional semi-MSPAINT junk.

[img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/puppeteer.gif[/img] Another contribution of mine. Take it as you will.

[quote name='Rotavele' timestamp='1358685393' post='3080919'] Just a few flags I made. [img]http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/5117/tatteredumbrella.png[/img] [img]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8839/flag3.png[/img] [img]http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7991/flag2f.png[/img] [/quote] I do like the first one, it looks like wallpaper.

I also made one for Anarchy Inc., it's a generic propaganda sig. Use it if you like it. [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/anarchywar.png[/img] Version II: [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/anarchywar-1.png[/img] Uh, now just seven more to go and I'm done barring some miracle event.

[quote name='Tom Riddle' timestamp='1358604002' post='3079889'] [img]http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8792/umbdoctor.png[/img] [/quote] Lol. I made both versions of that one with and without the M.D., clever though. I've been working on some graphics this morning and somewhat this afternoon (busy day, sorry). [img]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r245/Optronix32/biboumblighting.png[/img] I have a few more I'm finishing, I'll upload those probably later today or tomorrow.

I'm going to be here to make graphics. Give me a day.

[quote name='D34th' timestamp='1357935911' post='3074879'] Since my presence was requested I have to say: NEW, I told you so. [img]http://i45.tinypic.com/34gq2oo.gif[/img] Now I wonder, who will be the next? [/quote] I have broken my retirement because I feel a crime against the Russian language has occurred here in this thread. Please, D34th, do not ever use Russian letters to spell English words ever again. Even if it's supposed to look "commie" for some sort of miscue of hilarity. It's a crime against the Russian language. Improper usage of letters that spell words in another language mixed in with words of another language. Such awfulness. Good day to you sir!