First PBEM - TTT

[Kurvivor]

Sorry for the delay.
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[Kirov]

One of the aliens started to talk human, you may want to rush to SotHB if you need it so much. Also, I teach them Piratese so don't be surprised if they Aaarrrr you, me wenches.

[MallaxOZ]

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[Vishniac]

Not that I need the Secrets but since blind research granted me its prerequisites and I need other Discover techs, I just hope to get it first. Why let some alien scum get a free tech?

Another question: this game shall probably be heavy on diplomacy. Should we consider bilateral agreements as binding?

To the Drones 

[Peter Gray]

-> morgan

Well, without some superior authority it's free for all isn't it?

[Kurvivor]

Now - back to business.
During the launch of Unity Morgan Inc. has acquired all the trademarks with really good discounts. So, we are proud to provideto Cyborgs the colony name of "Cyborg Acme Factory" (tm)

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[Kirov]

Another question: this game shall probably be heavy on diplomacy. Should we consider bilateral agreements as binding?

What do you mean by 'binding'? Deception is always an option.

[MallaxOZ]

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[Vishniac]

What do you mean by 'binding'? Deception is always an option.

If someone propose me a cooperative victory if I pact with him, I'll probably refuse if I think he may stab me in the back sooner or later.
There are also a lot of small agreements possible about everything but confidence is of the essence.
Of course, we may prefer paranoia but I have to ask first.

To the Drones 

[Peter Gray]

-> morgan

[Kirov]

If someone propose me a cooperative victory if I pact with him, I'll probably refuse if I think he may stab me in the back sooner or later.

Darn it, yet again I agreed to an option I really did not want to; I need to pay attention to it more in the future. As it is, the co-op is on but I'm strongly against it. If you guys are determined, we can play with it on, but if I notice anyone relying on a 100% perma-alliance where everything is shared, I will feel a great distaste. Please don't abuse this rule even though it begs to be abused.

[Kurvivor]

Another uneventful year.
Sensor data indicate that activity in alien settlement has increased. Probably there is now more of them.
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[MallaxOZ]

If someone propose me a cooperative victory if I pact with him, I'll probably refuse if I think he may stab me in the back sooner or later.

Darn it, yet again I agreed to an option I really did not want to; I need to pay attention to it more in the future. As it is, the co-op is on but I'm strongly against it. If you guys are determined, we can play with it on, but if I notice anyone relying on a 100% perma-alliance where everything is shared, I will feel a great distaste. Please don't abuse this rule even though it begs to be abused.

Cooperative victory don't bother me unless it's unfair. Consider a game where one faction is dominating the world, and two other are in pain. If these two teams sign a pact against the big one, it seems fair to me.

[MallaxOZ]

  In case you've missed it, it's your turn Kirov

[Kirov]

Indeed, the last turn flew past my radar.