I'd like to add that BigAndScary has really progressed as a player, and I am very glad that I didn't have to deal with his current tactics forty turns ago. Because I would have lost the game, hands down.
Y'know, I learned something today. If your supercombatants are with an army that throughly thrashed, they'll retreat even when they're winning.
All those gems and equipment. Plus there's that huge naga economy to deal with. However, my nation's still in good shape, albiet behind all the other ones. Should I continue?
Hosting has been postponed 48 hours to give players a chance to discuss the state of this game. I won't terminate the game until there is a strict consensus.
Hm, this game may end for another reason; I tried to play turn 96, but the game just conked out on me without a word. It's only when I haven't loaded the map right that I see that kind of program shutdown, but I can't help but think it has to do with the new patch.