Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've been on the winning side and losing side in wars and I found being on the winning side a very empty experience while being on the losing side more rewarding. As an alliance who has tasted both victory and defeat have you had the same experience? Not empty enough to claw reps from a badly beaten alliance, I might add. Unless that is what gives you that empty feeling now? But on to your question. No, I see war as a service to your allies or a defence of my alliance. Win or lose I feel proud of the way the STA's membership handled themselves and proud of the way our alliance has defended and assisted our allies. If your alliance does its job in war and handles itself well throughout the conflict then there is no empty feeling at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezstar Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've been on the winning side and losing side in wars and I found being on the winning side a very empty experience while being on the losing side more rewarding. As an alliance who has tasted both victory and defeat have you had the same experience? Enh. I'm not sure we've found much pleasure in any of our wins or losses. To my recollection, the only war we've ever taken place in that was not in defense of a treaty partner was our second war with WAPA, and we didn't take much pleasure in that win. I mean, it was nice that we didn't lose, but there was a significant enough strength difference that there was never any question about whether we would win or lose. The only real loss as long as I've been around (creeping up on 2 years now. Wow.) was the one where Valhalla extorted a ton of money and tech from us because of old Legion related grudges. That was neither sweet nor rewarding to me, though it very well may have been to others in the alliance. So not so much to me. Maybe Tyga feels differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alterego Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Unless that is what gives you that empty feeling now? Its not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedved I Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Where do you see STA in 6 months, Economics, Defense, FA wise..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Where do you see STA in 6 months, Economics, Defense, FA wise..... Economically, I see us continuing on the path we are on. Internal tech dealing and other aid programs have seen our new members who decide to get involved in such programs grow quickly. Defence-wise. Again, I see the STA maintaining her current allies as we have a solid and reliable group of allies who share our commitment to mutual defence. I would hope to see our treaty with Silence upgraded to one of mutual defence and also see a similar level of treaty held with TIO. In Foreign Affairs, I've covered a lot of it in the defence aspect. We hope that the new FA policy announced the other day will be effective and if any alliances emerge that have principles that the STA sees as analogous to ours, then we will consider pursuing more formal relations with such an alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorConcept Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Would tyga ever eat a penguin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Would tyga ever eat a penguin? No, they are too chewy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 My Google Chrome for some reason stopped auto-logging in to your forums some time ago. I don't remember my password, so I'll probably not be logging in for a while. Not really a question, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 My Google Chrome for some reason stopped auto-logging in to your forums some time ago. I don't remember my password, so I'll probably not be logging in for a while.Not really a question, but whatever. I can reset your password if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I can reset your password if you wish. can you make it "mmmrum"? it's the same as my nation password and all my other forum passwords so it'll be easier to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwich Controversy Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Has STA yet corrected its position on the LUE civil war? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 can you make it "mmmrum"? it's the same as my nation password and all my other forum passwords so it'll be easier to remember. Sure, I'll confirm it to you on our public IRC channel just to be sure you are aware. Has STA yet corrected its position on the LUE civil war? No, we are still sitting on the fence waiting to support whoever wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehChron Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 No, we are still sitting on the fence waiting to support whoever wins. Finally, showing your true colors! I knew it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Finally, showing your true colors!I knew it!? Our true colour is white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Our true colour is white. ...with black stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) ...with black stripes. those are added later on so they aren't our true color Edited July 26, 2009 by Terminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) those are added later on so they aren't our true color Siberian Dye-Job Alliance? The truth is revealed at press conference! Back: Before, Fore: After Scandal rocks the Twinkie Palace as the Tigers' Striped secrets are laid bare! Edited July 26, 2009 by Vanadrin Failing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Siberian Dye-Job Alliance?The truth is revealed at press conference! Back: Before, Fore: After Scandal rocks the Twinkie Palace as the Tigers' Striped secrets are laid bare! lol i was just about to post that picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fingolfin Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 What are the STA's views on NPO's peace terms? Who do you predict will fight the next major war? Not looking for specific details, but many claim to already see battle lines being drawn between the major blocs, how do you guys see things shaping up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhawk Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Given some of the discussion by STA regarding TPF being threatening or making your experience on white a bad one. Could you say if that feeling has honestly been felt since I took over last year and if so could you give some of the instances and how you would have liked them handled so as to be more cooperative with your alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 What are the STA's views on NPO's peace terms? The final ones or the original ones? I'm not a fan of punishing people for using peace mode as I find it to be a legitimate tactic when at war, especially when you are on the wrong end of a one-sided war. So, while not supporting that term, it was humourous to see the NPO cry foul as they faced a taste of their own medicine. As for the final terms they accepted, I thought they were fine. The NPO was always going to get some decent reps to pay at the end of this war. Who do you predict will fight the next major war? Not looking for specific details, but many claim to already see battle lines being drawn between the major blocs, how do you guys see things shaping up? Never really thought about it but have heard the same rumours as most people have. Citatel vs SuperFriends, Citadel vs Frostbite...I think people just like to speculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Given some of the discussion by STA regarding TPF being threatening or making your experience on white a bad one. Could you say if that feeling has honestly been felt since I took over last year and if so could you give some of the instances and how you would have liked them handled so as to be more cooperative with your alliance. I, personally, have not seen any change in attitude towards the STA from TPF. As for instances, there has not been much opportunity for anything to happen between our alliances since you took over. For the most part the STA was under peace terms from the noCB War and then the Karma War started a few months after we came out of peace terms. This lack of incidents may also contribute to me not noticing any difference in attitude as there has been no opportunity for any change in attitude to present itself. The key ideological difference between our alliance as far as the white team is concerned is we do not see it as mandatory for all white team alliance to share formal treaties with each other for their to be "white unity". In fact, I think "unity" is not that desirable a situation as it involves a kind of group-think that I despise. A group-think that browbeats alliances to conform with the attitude of the majority of alliances on the trading sphere or move somewhere else. I think mutual cooperation economically is a more realistic goal for a trading sphere and it was something we had hoped to achieve through SNOW until the non-aggression element and the abuse of such a clause ended our membership there. Every discussion on "white unity" has involved the STA signing a treaty of some level with alliances we do not know and, in a worst case scenario, do not trust either. This goes against the principles of the STA and is why we have resisted such a push every time. This is not to say we are not interested in mutual cooperation and a purely economic relationship with the other white team alliances. It just means we will not ignore our own FA policy to fall into line with the expectations and demands of other alliances who seem to think they have the only say on how a white team alliance should act and who they can and cannot ally with. Edited July 29, 2009 by Tygaland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBone Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Will there ever be a day where TPF and STA hold hands and sing Kumbaya? It would be nice to be at least social, we do share white and all. Attitudes change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaland Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I have no issue with being social as my post clearly stated. Economic mutual cooperation is what all teams should aspire too rather that trying to turn their entire team into a giant MDoAP bloc. The problem is, in the past, the aliances holding the power on the white team have demanded treaties in the name of "white unity" which is not being social at all. Not to mention it is hardly uniting to try and browbeat alliances into treaties they do not want. I'd be delighted if things changed between the STA and TPF but that will require open-mindedness and people letting go of the "if you don't treaty with us you are against us" mentality that has tainted "white unity" pushes in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KainIIIC Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Here's an important slate of questions for you, especially Tyga, regarding both the furry nature of the alliance and its aesthetics: Is STA a psychobilly alliance? Or did it sell out? When shall we expect your next piece of work in stores? What is your favorite piece of material that you have written? What other alliance do you enjoy playing with the most? Is it true that "Siberian Tiger Alliance Never Dies" will be a new coined slogan by STA? How many tattoos do you have? d'oh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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