Armadillo - started

[Valerius]

I'm going to need some more time to complete my turn so I've delayed hosting by 13 hours.

[Amhazair]

I'm sorry to be a bother again, but how would you guys feel about another delay in the game, till friday afternoon/evening if possible? It's not that I'm absolutely unable to play, so if people prefer not to delay I'll be able to turn something in, but I am feeling a bit pressured lately, with little time off, and playing dominions is becoming something of a chore, which is a shame for such an amazing game. (not that I'm sucking up to Kristoffer in the hope he supports my proposal or anything. ) I have the day off work on friday, so an extension would allow me to relax a bit this week, and then play my turn at ease on friday. (and then the next one over the weekend)

[Meglobob]

I would like at least a 24 hr delay as well, my day off is Thursday...

Btw is anyone really bothered about winning the game? A strange question, but I just play for the fun of it.

I was saving this as a surprise but if our western alliance of myself, Pangaea and Atlantis defeats Ctis, I was going to offer Valerius or Aethyr the oppourtunity of taking the solo win, ie...step aside.

Do not take this as any doubt about my stamina to keep playing! I have done most of my turn already, any extra is just additional micro.

This game now eats 3+hrs of my time (I do it in bits, more fun) and I would prefer to devote that to new games. The first 50 turns or so are my favourite part of the game.

[Valerius]

Amhazair, of course I will delay hosting. I'll postpone it two days, to 23:25 GMT Friday. Let me know if you need more time.

Meglobob, I agree the first 50 turns are the most fun. As far as winning goes I was going to give it a shot but C'tis has outfight Atlantis and myself and I think my opportunity to catch up to you has passed.

It's kind of you to offer Atlantis or myself the win but you've been the strongest ally all along and you would deserve the win. Practically speaking, even if Atlantis and I both fought you I don't think we could win.

Amhazair and Meglobob, the two of you have played the best game and I think one or both of you deserve the victory.

[Aethyr]

Although a late-comer to this game (and a noob to boot!) I would certainly concur.

It has been quite a learning (humbling really) experience, and a real honor to play with you all.

[Meglobob]

Thanks guys, you have both been great allies!

At the moment, either myself (Caelum), Pangaea and Atlantis will defeat Ctis and then declare one of us winner or Ctis will defeat the 3 of us and win.

That will probably take another 40 turns and, 'solid turns' of effort to force the win. Probably looking at about enough, 'real life hours' to equal the 80 odd turns we have already played.

Do we want to play it out?

What do you think Amhazair?

Sometimes, I think its better to call a game then let it 'fizzle' out or the turns become a 'chore'.

[Amhazair]

Amhazair and Meglobob, the two of you have played the best game and I think one or both of you deserve the victory.

Well, I have to say you're putting up one hell of a fight. You're bleeding me for every inch of ground you give up. It's been fun.

It has been quite a learning (humbling really) experience, and a real honor to play with you all.

No need to sell yourself short. While I have indeed been able to deal with everything you sent into my lands, you've certainly made me think twice about taking you on in the water, even the little inland seas that used to be mine.

That will probably take another 40 turns and, 'solid turns' of effort to force the win. Probably looking at about enough, 'real life hours' to equal the 80 odd turns we have already played.

Do we want to play it out?

What do you think Amhazair?

Sometimes, I think its better to call a game then let it 'fizzle' out or the turns become a 'chore'.

Well, even though I'm the one most often requesting extensions, I think we should wait at least a few turns before pulling the plug. Playing a few more turns will probably show wether you're right and I'm as closely matched with your qualiotion as you think I am. Personally, I'm not convinced that is the case. This war against Pangaea and Atlantis is taking a lot of resources, and now that you have decided to join in the fun I might be heading towards my doom. In a couple of turns we might be able to clearly see that the three of you will beat me in the end, in which case we have a clear win(ning coalition) - and thus a more satisfying ending, especially for the winners of course. If it turns out that things are indeed very close and no side holds the upper hand, well we can still talk about ending it then.