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Kilotov of DokGthung 
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Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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Points: 723
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 Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 16:59 |
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*takes a few hits and passes on*
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<Squill>
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Joined: 26 Jun 2011
Location: South Africa
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Points: 218
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 16:51 |
Oh- yeah... park an army there.... That will help Meagh's "emissaries" as well as start petty disputes. A "chill out" policy is in order.
*Squill passes the bong.
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Tordenkaffen
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Joined: 16 Oct 2010
Location: Denmark
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Points: 821
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 16:25 |
Why dont you just park a small troop on the tile you wish to harvest? Not only is harvesting a miiniscule part of getting income, but the caution that is being shown a few fleabittin mules over and over is rediculous.
Bottom line is - your caravans are your own problem - you dont want them hurt, then leave them at home.
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"FYI - if you had any balls you'd be posting under your in-game name." - KP
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StJude
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Joined: 12 Jun 2011
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Points: 568
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 16:08 |
 Darkwords wrote:
It is not the bumping, but the ruse and aggresive behaiviour after contacting those that bump.
Personnaly I agree with Kumo on this, if a newbie is aggressive when you politely contact them, then they will clearly become a problem neighbour in the future, so some tough love is required in teaching them the etiquette of the game.
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I should have clarified my response better.
We only have one side of the story here and tone is often misconstrued in text. While Meagh may think his initial outgoing mail is polite, the recipient might not see it that way and may have in their mind that this player is claiming to own something on the map that is clearly a free-for-all.
To me, the very fact that a mail was sent implies ownership of a node and I myself would have likely replied with a mail that said something that could be interpreted as "Bugger Off".
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Darkwords
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Joined: 23 May 2011
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Points: 1005
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 15:46 |
StJude wrote:
I don't get this.
In a game where the playerbase is increasing daily at a fair clip, we are going to see more and more competition for resources. To me, resources are fair game and just because you have a caravan there harvesting doesn't mean you own it.
I am like Kilotov, if I have a new expansion and I need iron or wood, a gathering I go.
I have yet to send an IGM to a player saying "How Rude!" or "HEY, I WAS HERE FIRST /nerdrage". Competition for these renewable nodes are inevitable, a lot of people just accept that and go on their way.
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It is not the bumping, but the ruse and aggresive behaiviour after contacting those that bump. Personnaly I agree with Kumo on this, if a newbie is aggressive when you politely contact them, then they will clearly become a problem neighbour in the future, so some tough love is required in teaching them the etiquette of the game.
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Darkwords
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Joined: 23 May 2011
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Points: 1005
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 15:43 |
<Squill> wrote:
Just ignore the bumpings, I began in norweld and buming was part of the game. |
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lol.... "childish giggle"
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<Squill>
Forum Warrior
Joined: 26 Jun 2011
Location: South Africa
Status: Offline
Points: 218
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 15:35 |
Just ignore the bumpings, I began in norweld and bumping was part of the game. Yes, even if they bumped you at a harvest spot next to your city. When I was small I admit that I bumped many people, and got bumped many times myself. It was not because of bad intentions, it was only because I was'nt paying enough attention; I think everyone should take that aproach, it's just alot easier... Edited for obvious reasons.
Edited by <Squill> - 22 Sep 2011 at 16:19
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StJude
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Joined: 12 Jun 2011
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Points: 568
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 15:19 |
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I don't get this.
In a game where the playerbase is increasing daily at a fair clip, we are going to see more and more competition for resources. To me, resources are fair game and just because you have a caravan there harvesting doesn't mean you own it.
I am like Kilotov, if I have a new expansion and I need iron or wood, a gathering I go.
I have yet to send an IGM to a player saying "How Rude!" or "HEY, I WAS HERE FIRST /nerdrage". Competition for these renewable nodes are inevitable, a lot of people just accept that and go on their way.
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Kumomoto
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Joined: 19 Oct 2009
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Points: 2224
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 15:04 |
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We are a newbie friendly game. But that does not extend to rude behavior! If they persist on doing this, I'd slaughter some of their caravans. They'll wise up quite quickly...
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Albatross
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Joined: 11 May 2011
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Points: 1118
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Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 11:17 |
Is there any 'firm but fair' strategy; a measured approach? Could you [addressed to all] communicate that it's plain bad manners to be aggressive, and threaten to, say, thieve resources and only give them back after a period of non-aggressive behaviour? Also say "we could be freinds, and I can help with resources", as the carrot.
The newbie protection is only limited to a few days, and I believe this protection is intended to help newbies get going, rather than to protect aggressors who are punching above their weight.
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