The End of Time (PBEM)

[johnarryn]

Late Age RANDOM game.
Random Map - (although i'll generate it to make it decent). Not a huge amount of water, maybe 15% of the map max (since there is only 1 water nation LA).
About 15-20 provs per player

Random Nations - Do not ask for your favorite nation. I set it on random because it makes people try new things, myself included.

Normal settings, except renaming allowed and graphs off.

thanks

Currently playing:
johnarryn (Arcoscephale)
RentaCop(Patala)- DEFEATED
cupido2 (Man) - DEFEATED
atreides (Ermor)
Dedas (Tien Chi) - set to AI
Tromper (Abyssia)- DEFEATED
Digress (Caelum)
CyborgMoses (Agartha) - set to AI
GameExtremist (Ulm)
Xelplex (Midgard)- DEFEATED
seej (Pangaea)- DEFEATED
Micah (Marignon)
Once you're confirmed as in, go ahead and send me your pretender.

[Cor]

I would like to play. Give me one-o-dem fancypants random nations.

[cupido2]

I would like to join too. Since I started playing mp-games a week ago, I can't wait to get my next turn. I hope you don't mind me of beeing on +7h (or so) time zone. Because of that a fast beginning would be, except for weekends, a bit too much for me.

[Dedas]

I would very much like to play Ulm.

[johnarryn]

This is a random nation game. Please do not ask for a nation, I will let you know what nation you've got when you decide to join.

[Atreides]

Count me in.

[Evilhomer]

Sure count me in

[RicoRico]

I'd like to join please!

EDIT:
Changed my mind: 3 months from now I'll be playing every night all night with my two other games. Realised I can't handle that!
Sorry, I am backing out
One slot freed up.

Have fun!

[tromper]

Count me in!

[RentACop]

I desire to joineth.

[CyborgMoses]

Ah, this sounds like exactly the type of game I was just wishing that I could be in, with the sole exception of PBEM being slightly inconvenient. I would appreciate it if you'd sign me up for a free slot.

[Nix]

I'll join if you still have space.

[GameExtremist]

I fit the description perfect....not a total noob but a MP noob..please let me in!!! : )

[seej]

Ill join if you still have space.

[Micah]

Sure, I'm in, looks like I've got a game opening up.

[Digress]

I would like to give it a go. Have the time to have a go at my first MP game.

[johnarryn]

Please try to make sure that your pretender is in sometime this evening, if possible (GMT-6, I believe).
Thanks.

[RicoRico]

Hi Johnarryn

did you get my PM?

[jutetrea]

If you still have space, count me in or keep me as a potential sub. Playing 2 small map newbie games atm, my first 2. Haven't even played a LA nation in SP yet, although I will be soon.

[johnarryn]

So, RicoRico can't play, and I know I gave Atlantis to someone else, but I can't remember who.

Also, EvilHomer has withdrawn, so we have an opening for Utgard. If you'd like to play as them and meet my qualifications (IMPORTANT!) then please post here and email me your pretender ASAP.
thanks

[johnarryn]

Turns are being sent out. Let me know if you don't get them.

Remember - send me your .2h file. It will help if you tell me the nation and the turn you're sending me. My .trn file i send to you goes in the game folder "theendoftime"

[GameExtremist]

Turn 1 done and sent...

[Cor]

Post deleted

[johnarryn]

Turn 2 sent out. Please have the next turn to me by 8:45 PM, EST (GMT -5).
Thanks

[Cor]

sorry about missing the turn. Having trouble with the map file.

[GameExtremist]

In the heartlands of a grey wasteland deep within the uneasy bowels of the crumbling fortress known simply as "The Keep of Ulm" A figure in dark grey robes known as Henric, High Priest of the Black Cult sat in silent contemplation, his brow was furrowed with consternation, A new age had begun it seemed the one god had disappeared and his absence was easy ...even for the magic starved peasants of Ulm to see the loss of the One Gods dominion across the lands. Sitting astride a rusted wrought iron chair Henric looked across to the battered and twisted figure laying within the grip of an equally twisted and well-used torture rack, the figure lay exhausted - broken, he was a member of a new heretical cult that had arisen "The Illuminated Ones" they called themselves, to High priest Henric's displeasure the order seemed to know more about the changes within the inner sanctum of the Black Temple then the Black Cult did.

The inner sanctum of the Black Temple was home to an open air courtyard that held three concentric stone circles, each stone facing the centre and hewn of volcanic rock, each a stone primitive anvil in its own right the surface flat still bearing the scars of an age ago when the Men of Ulm were masters of the Forge and anvil. In the centre of the three stone circles was a mighty monolith with a hearth and ancient anvil used to create weapons of great power in ages past. That Monolith they say had once been home to a great power skilled in the ways of Fire and Earth, it was said that it aided the masters smiths of old in the creation of arms and armour made of the black ferrous alloy known as Darksteel. For an age the Monolith had lain silent, the inner sanctum bereft of activity, empty save those of the Black Templar the keepers of the sanctum who still watched and waited...

Today however, within the ancient forge at the base of the Monolith a small spark ignited...*thump*.....coal dust from an age ago caught and nurtured the spark...giving it greater life and warmth *thump*....the small flame grew , soon small embers were present *thump thump*...

Inside the "questioning" rooms of the Black Temple Clodomir lay bleeding and battered on the iron rack he closed his eyes "the end is near...please let it be slow" then he heard the faint *thump* of power, he opened one swollen eye *thump* and looked across to his torturer, yes he had felt it too...Clodomir guessed the High priest had some knowledge of the arcane....yes the portents had been true, The Sleeping One was beginning to rouse from its slumber....its dark constructive energies no longer supressed by the One. He smiled a new age was indeed upon them.

Outside the Ruined Keep of Ulm the inhabitants to felt the dull *thump* emananting from within the keep, Farmers looked up from their ploughs fearfully, the merchants stopped mid haggle with open mouths to stare toward the ancient Keep. Stalwart and grim the people shrugged - The Inquisition would keep them safe, although many muttered a ward against magic and as if a collective mind had spoken to them, each men and women unconciously walked with a little more purpose in their step *thump thump*.

Within the shadowy winding pathways of the Black forest packs of wolves converged together and faced towards the Ruined keep, a mighty howl ran wildly through the forest, not far away two fortune tellers sat by a small fire, they looked to each other....both feeling arcane magics ebbing from them....seemingly sucked away into the nether...what was happening?

*Thump..thump...thump..*

The Sleeping Forge had awakened.

[johnarryn]

Turn 3 has been sent out.
I like the story, GameExtremist... keep it up.
Anyway, another turn will be out tonight. Make sure to get your turns in.

[johnarryn]

Turn 4 has been sent out.

[johnarryn]

The game is going to be delayed because, although I have found a replacement for Cor, Cor has yet to give me his password so the new player can take over. I apologize.

[tromper]

Bummer. Keep us posted, and thanks.

[johnarryn]

I have everyone's turn, but i'm still waiting on Cor for his password. I don't know if he's been having some technical issues or something. I guess this is why I should have had a master password. Anyhow, I need to either set Patala to AI or have a new player, because having someone able to waltz in and take Patala's capital without any fight whatsoever seems rather unfair.
Sorry for the delay everyone.

[Cor]

sorry bout that, I have sent the pass word. Brother in law returned from Iraq and we spent the weekend with him.

Sorry to delay tha game. good luck all.

[tromper]

As the Warlocks toil beneath, the sundial continues to diminish its shadowed lengths with each passing month. Portents have become increasingly common, and the forces of Brand the Unconsecrated furiously quench their armaments, preparing for the Arrival.

O'al Bar carries forth the flaming standard from the growing conflagration within the heart of The Mountain, preparing to lay waste to all those that deign worship false idols.

[johnarryn]

Turn 11 has been sent out. Please make sure to get your turns in on time... it keeps the game moving.

[CyborgMoses]

Hahaha, you sent a message warning of a coming attack to arrive on the same turn as the attack, GameExtremist? Ah, well. Incidentally, those temples of mine on either side of your shiny new province are all that's keeping Ermor's domininon from overwhelming the lands you seem to covet so much. Just so you know.

[Dedas]

Things are going well for me... I started one province away from Midgård, and the first thing I did was kill his ***** Queen PGod. Time to move to a better world. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[GameExtremist]

Sorry johnarryn stalled last turn, was out of town and didn't get back in time...

hmm what too about the "Agarthan" problem..mmm..

[johnarryn]

Hosting may be slightly delayed on this turn as there have been some problems with a few .2h files...

[johnarryn]

One other announcement... i'm going to be starting a random-nation EA game fairly soon... thought i'd open up the game to people who I know get their turns in quickly (itll be another 24 hr host game, hopefully). Let me know if youre interested... send a PM. Thanks!

[Atreides]

Just wanted to send a salute out to Seej (Pangaea). I noticed he went AI this turn and wanted to say he fought well and with honor, but fortunate positioning and resources allowed me to move quickly and strike at his capital. You will be missed Seej, your valiant defense on the plains outside your fortress and the bravery of your troops will not soon be forgotten.

[johnarryn]

Sorry for the delay, everybody... ill be hosting this evening

[CyborgMoses]

My internet service has disappeared; depending on the reason, it might take a day or two to get reconnected. If you folks would be willing to wait, I'd appreciate it.

[CyborgMoses]

Never mind, everything's taken care of.

[CyborgMoses]

Damn, Ermor's dominion is making things hard on my forces. Would anyone be interested in selling some supply items?

[tromper]

hahaha, I'd be interested in you, CyborgMoses, remembering to pay attention to what I said ten turns ago, pally. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

By the way, great job atreides! As this is my last turn and all, I'd like to say I had a great time messing around with you as you conquered my weakly held provinces while keeping others off your back. Amazing.

Good luck Caelum and Marignon, looking forward to reading updates.

*wave*

[CyborgMoses]

What, you mean how you said that I should fight a two-front war, with one of my opponents the most powerful nation in the game? Yeah, I'm still thinking "I'll pass" was the best decision.

[Hellboy]

tromper said:
By the way, great job atreides! As this is my last turn and all, I'd like to say I had a great time messing around with you as you conquered my weakly held provinces while keeping others off your back. Amazing.


Actually, you've been playing against me (Hellboy) for the last 5 turns now. Not that there's been a significant change in policy, atreides gave me quite clear guidance! You lucked out (well, in a relatively speaking), in that the computer ignored my movement orders last turn <grrrr>. Anyhow, good fight, knocking me off your capital was a good move, and took me by surprise, from there you certainly did an excellent job of minimizing Ermor's gains from your territory.



CyborgMoses said:
Damn, Ermor's dominion is making things hard on my forces. Would anyone be interested in selling some supply items?

Well, that's what its there for right? Seriously, by atreides direction I left that line of indies that was lying between us so that you could create your own little "dominion buffer zone". Dam nice of us Ermorites, donchya think? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

BTW, atreides comes back in around 5 more turns, so don't anyone think you can pull anything over on the sub (and that includes you, Caelum!)

[Digress]

Just thought we would thought we pop over and see what was going on in the land of the walking dead. I will admit what we found was a bit of surprise. Those walking corpses of yours trudge here there and everywhere and suddenly there is this army on your doorstep, it is (and will remain) quite disconcerting.

[johnarryn]

Ah, yes... I forgot to post that atreides was going on vacation for 10 days... as Hellboy said, he should be back in about 5... how many of us will be left by then?
=)

[tromper]

I can't stop laughing as I replay this 'final' battle. Hellboy is laughing as well, I'd hope. It's irritating that I have to play another turn though. *wink* One more I guess.

Prepare well, all the same, Caelum/Marignon.

[GameExtremist]

Has the latest turn been sent yet.....just checking, I wouldn't want to miss one http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

To many interesting things happening http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[johnarryn]

No, ive had to delay... ill try to host this evening.

[johnarryn]

Sorry for the late hosting... I have some personal issues going on right now that are going to slow down hosting to 48 hrs... this should only be for a week or two... please still try to get your turn in on time, but the game may move a little slower.
thanks.

[GameExtremist]

Ulm sacrificed nearly 2 hundred troops in exchange for the death of nearly 950 undead.

Only a 1000 to go....we can do that http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Dedas]

The heroic troops of T'ien Ch'i are placing their bodies in the path of the undead horde to save their masterm the king of Arcoscephale, from a horrible fate. The soldiers do not believe they will be returning to join their families alive (maybe as zombies but not alive).

[cupido2]

Say goodbye to the never really mighty kingdom of Man that hasn't won a single battle (o.k. except those 200 soldiers against 10 province defense). In about 2 turns it will be vanquished and in about 4 turns forgotten. To prevent this I will give all my gems and all my money to the one who writes the best ode to the kingdom of Man so it will never be forgotten.

[Dedas]

Let me tell you a tale of men so brave
In the forest of Man so long ago
A kingdom whose realm stretched least a mile
Their king was Cupid-o twooo

Upon noble steeds so fair and manly male
In the forest of Man so long ago
Heroes shrouded in fog and misty mist
Their king was Cupid-o twooo

A battle lost and then some more
In the forest of Man so long ago
Hundreds oh hundreds killed some men
Their king was Cupid-o twooo

The darkness crept in from shady vale
In the forest of Man so long ago
They fought and fell oh far too well
Their king was Cupid-o twooo

Now gone and lost at end of time
In the forest of Man so long ago
A tale of madness and turns turned bad
Their king was Cupid-o twooo

[Micah]

There once was a kingdom called Man,
They had a terrible plan,
Killing Micah they tried,
But they all went and died,
When Arrow Fend came to their land.

[cupido2]

Only two caring about Man? Well, after the poets of Tien Chi posted their heroic song and the evil Marignon posted their perfectly true Limerick the rest must have given up.

Very hard to decide. I would say 3/4 - 1/4. Have fun with the gems.

[Dedas]

Oh the joy. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

I didn't want to do a limerick but rather a song. The melody you have to come up with yourself as I did. He he

[Micah]

I'm not evil yet, I just started my blood research...oh, umm, don't mind those boots on all of my important old mages. Or the virgins locked up in the basement, they're just...in the witness protection program.

Whatever, Ermor's worse, blame them.

[Atreides]

I have to object Micah. I have conducted the affairs of my Empire with honor, and certainly have in no way acted "evil" Now I face five aggressors who have assaulted my lands without provocation in an opportunistic and cowardly alliance. On the other hand, the war seems to be straining their resources quite a bit. If you are looking for something vulnerable once you have finished devouring the Empire of Man, I might be able to provide you with some valuable targets.

[johnarryn]

If by "affairs of my empire" Ermor means the slaughter of Abysia and Pangaea, as well as the spread of his deadly dominion, I feel like he is indeed evil. Let the alliance last until the final vestiges of Ermor's heresy have been driven from the land!

[Micah]

I said evil, not dishonorable. I think the mass slaughter of your own civilians qualifies as such. My nation has responded to the aggression of Man and Patala after they attacked us without warning, but has otherwise been quite peaceful in regard to civilized nations. While we must admit to the use of sacrificial blood rites we feel that it is for the common good, and the beneficial dominion of our god allows the population of Marignon to grow each month, even accounting for the blood spilled by those willing to sacrifice their lives for the good of their country. We doubt Ermor can say the same.

[Atreides]

Abysia and Pangaea were the aggressors in both of those conflicts, and they died for their foolishness. As for the mass slaughter of civilians... well I've certainly never given any orders that would be detrimental to my own people. Although there are less and less as the years go by... maybe they are all packing up and leaving?

[cupido2]

Ahem... Micah: "without warning" is a lie! The noble kingdom of Man announced the attack a turn before it happend. We might have attacked but the kingdom is (yes, it still exists) honorable as it stayed true to its word in the Concours de Poetry.

[CyborgMoses]

Ooh, this is going to be my second multiplayer game in a row lost because my mages refused to cast anything except Blade Wind. Last time, it was EA Agartha spamming Blade Wind on Niefel Giants instead of fire spells, and in the climactic battle, my pretender using it instead of the freshly researched Falling Fires; this time, it's LA Agartha spamming Blade Wind on ethereal troops instead of using Fireball, Dust to Dust, Control the Dead, or the freshly researched Wither Bones, all of which would have been effective and none of which would have harmed my own troops (all my undead were on the other side of the battlefield from the ethereals).

Okay, to be fair, what's really going to kill me is Ermor bypassing my armies by going through Ulm's territory.

[Atreides]

Well fought CyborgMoses. I do have to say that was an interesting battle to watch. Curse those mass banishments all of you are using against me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif! I saw at least one of your mages was using wither bones which got quite the flinch out of me when I first saw it, and it certainly saved me that not all of them were using it. In any case, don't throw the towel in just yet, you've been putting up a tenacious defense on my Eastern flank, and with my forces and attention divided as it is, it's by no means over yet. And as far as sweet irony goes, Orion and his eternal knights certainly earned their pay wouldn't you agree? I think if my forces had not routed, they might have won that battle for me single handedly. Still, rally your forces! And let us see if your allies can bring a rescue force to bear.

[tromper]

I'm still having fun reading the updates. I was Abysia, long ago. And I warned many of you through diplomatic efforts that Atreides/Hellboy were going to win after rolling over Pangea and myself, yet nothing was done. Show me I'm wrong, eh? heheh http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Atreides]

Don't worry Tromper, their alliance has got me pretty well pinned down. Johnarryn and Micah are both in excellent positions to keep me contained and build their power while Im busy fending off attacks from all directions. This game will definitely go to one of them in the end because Im stuck in the mud as far as expansion and research unfortunately. Its just a matter of how much damage I do on the way out and who it's directed at, haha.

[Digress]

You think you are stuck in the mud ?

Caelum finds itself face down in the mud and copping the occasional kick in the guts.

Whatever have we done to deserve this fate ? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[CyborgMoses]

Haha, yeah, I got one Wither Bones cast. I guess all the rest of my mages thought that the death gems I gave them were for jewelry. Still, you're right, I could make a comeback. OKAY HERE WE GO HERE WE GO WHOOO

[GameExtremist]

Where did that 1700+ strong army of longdead go? I swear it was making its way through my lands a few turns ago....

Oh well time for another offensive http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[CyborgMoses]

What the... Why the heck is Marignon cutting off Ulm's troops so that they can't get at Ermor? Do we have a sudden betrayal here?

[Atreides]

My guess would be that right now, Ulm is wishing Marignon was still there http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[GameExtremist]

Wow.....6250 undead.... and the news that Arcoscephale has cowardly turned its back on the alliance...oh dear.

[johnarryn]

We note with amusement the label of "coward" being thrown in our direction... we, who have fought the longest (and, may I say, most successfully) against Ermor. Arcoscephale does not fear to fight... rather, we wish to have freedom in our movements and plans for the future; a freedom which Marignon and others have already availed themselves of.

We remain a foe of Ermor, and will no doubt continue to clash with them... though we turn our eyes to the churlish nation of Ulm as well. They may rue the day that they challenged the bravery of Arcoscephale.

[Dedas]

And what about me, master, what do you command me to do now?

[CyborgMoses]

I am really sorry for the delays of the last few days; my internet service, which is sketchy at best, completely cut out for a full three days. It just started working enough for me to post about how much Comcast sucks and run a set of turns, but I would suggest finding a substitute to take over my position, as I don't know how long this respite will last. Again, my sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

[Micah]

I know not of what Arcosephale speaks, Marignon has peacefully negotiated with her neighbors and has not taken any liberties to imperil the alliance against the undead scourge. We think it unwise to risk splintering the coalition by acting alone. We must work together in case Ermor attempts to ruin the world with their dark magic, else we may fall separately.

[johnarryn]

Man and Patala must have enjoyed "peacefully negotiating" with the several hundred Marignon soldiers sieging their castles.

Arcoscephale will take its risks on its own rather than allow Marignon to expand at its leisure while we delay Ermor.

[Micah]

I was never informed of the participation of either of those nations in the coalition. They had also been the aggressors in their war with my nation, Marignon merely answered their attacks in kind.

No matter though, we are certainly capable of sending the aid we have been giving to Arcosephale elsewhere. If you still stand against Ermor please let us know if we may be of assistance.

[Atreides]

I just wanted to apologize to everyone. I think I'm the one holding up the game right now. I am in the middle of my finals weeks and I am absolutely buried under work and studying. I have virtually no time this next week and a half for dominions, though I will try to get the current turn in. If anyone has severe objections to the game being put on hold until the 11th, please say so, or tell Johnarryn so he and I can find a temporary sub. Thanks guys, and again, sorry for the delays.

[johnarryn]

And we're moving again! Atreides got his turn in despite his dreaded German workload. I will try to keep it to 72 hours, maximum, at this point.

[lch]

Going for the Abitur, Atreides?

[Atreides]

Actually I just have an absurd foreign language requirement for my degree combined with a professor who adamantly believes that doing work for a class besides her's constitutes a severe breach of academic responsibility. In any case, I get to apologize to everyone once again. I'm done with my classes, but my computer is currently being shipped to my new home address, and I literally crashed the older PC I currently have here when I clicked the army setup screen for one of my larger hordes of undead. I should be back up and running on Wednesday or Thursday, and as Johnarryn said, we will then be to a 72 hour schedule. Again, my apologies.

[johnarryn]

Drum roll please.

I have received Atreides turn. I will host this evening, assuming I have all other turns in (at work now, don't have time to check).

[johnarryn]

Well, I would have hosted, but i was waiting on a few more turns (i should have checked earlier). Im waiting for Agartha and Tien Chi at the moment... please get the turns to me ASAP... if I don't hear anything from those players I will go ahead and host tonight.

[johnarryn]

Turn 52 out. Have it in in 72 hours at the latest.... that would be 8 pm EST on May 21st. That means everyone, Atreides.

[GameExtremist]

Despite the lag between turns over the last few weeks, I have enjoyed this game thoughly....I really can't beleive I'm still alive, oh and alliance members Ermor has his army near my lands...feel free to attack from the south...hint hint... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Atreides]

Again, I'll apologize for those lags, but I can promise that we are back on track, at least in my case. It is unfortunate that I must pass this information along to you, but that is one of many armies, and probably more devastating news, is that your only ally left in the South, Caelum, is currently being devoured by the Arcos. It's up to you and Agartha to turn me back, and I look forward to meeting your efforts.

[johnarryn]

The armies of Arcoscephale are merely conducting defensive maneuvers in enemy territory. Nothing to worry about.

However, Ermor may want to be careful about his southern flank... as it is not as secure as he seems to think....

[johnarryn]

Turn 53 was sent out yesterday. Due by Tuesday, May 22nd at 8 pm.

[Digress]

Defensive maneuvers indeed. Its massed Caelumite priests against elephants http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif Its going to be short and ugly.

[johnarryn]

Turn 54 is out.

[johnarryn]

Turn 55 out.

[johnarryn]

Turn 56 out. Finally.

[Atreides]

The Ashen Empire humbly offers their surrender to the nation of Marignon. Unfortunately, I failed to read the guide to playing LA Ermor and didn't begin to expand my magical diversity until way late, and now I can't begin to stand against Marignon's SCs. That and it is really getting soul crushing spending 5 hours on my turns. Thanks for a great game all, I actually enjoyed when I was fighting off that alliance of the 5 of you the most of any game I've played. Congratulations Micah.

[Micah]

Anyone object to calling the game then? Sounds like Arco's not willing to carry on at this point in the face of my empire of blood and fire without any allies, and I feel like I've got the game won with Ermor out of the picture.

[GameExtremist]

Um Wow!

Well Ulm will happily submit to the rule of Marignon, The BLack Cult thinks that the people of Marginon might not be too bad after all.

Yeah that was pretty crazy, I surprised that I lasted as long as I did!

In hindsight I would have taken a totally different pretender - I had a Monolith FFS! with A4D4N1.

Would have been so much better off choosing a pretender with high Blood, Death or Astral magic paths.

This was the first game I signed up to after getting into the MP scene....needless to say I've learnt quite a bit since then!

GG all, throughly enjoyed!

Unless Arco wants to continue http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Digress]

Well I for one am glad its over. Had the most accident prone mages in the early game and then the exasperating ones in the middle.

Had Enchantresses continually casting a Touch of Madness on all my priests and archers when facing hordes of undead. As soon as they fired off all the scripted spells (sometimes earlier) it was Touch of Madness, Touch of Madness - there were a couple of battles where I would have 20 priests charging into the oncoming undead rather than casting banishment

The other annoyance was having 30-odd priests bless themselves before my prophet cast divine bless - which allowed longdead horsemen to start hitting my front line before the banishments started raining down.

Urghhh ... I found this one a real grind.

[johnarryn]

Yeah, the end game on this one was going to be nasty. I was trying to navigate a "middle way" between Ermor and Marignon, who were both much stronger than me, but it would have been very hard to win. Without Ermor in the game its pretty much over. Good game, guys. Join End of Time2!

I'm very glad that im providing a way for people to get some experience in mp =)