QUOTE=threemonkeys31"First among equals". Yes, technically that is what the Roman Emperorers were. The Princeps. What is better a monarch by birth or a temporary monarch? A question much discussed by Franklin. Hamilton and Madison. So far, their judgement has stood the test of time.[/QUOTE]
*Hah, methinks that was an affectation. The Emperors were certainly not first amongst equals, they were in a class of their own, beyond even the dreaded rex. It may have been in their interest to advance the idea…
Otherwise in modern times, monarchs are mostly figureheads without real executive clout. Then again, you might say the temporary monarch here in the UK similarly lacks real executive clout :-). What is better then? The public might say the temporary monarch - far less costly in the long run, and you can put him away when you’re sick of him
Bah, all this blather. I, Arfanbrad, am First amongst Firsts. Gaze up to the light unwashed Freepies, all you can see is all you’ll be getting for an eternity of suffering and misery. Individual make choices, choices lead to actions, and actions have consequences, my little future slaves.
QUOTE=VEOBah, all this blather. I, Arfanbrad, am First amongst Firsts. Gaze up to the light unwashed Freepies, all you can see is all you’ll be getting for an eternity of suffering and misery. Individual make choices, choices lead to actions,
*Actions do have a consequence, … that is unless you run the wrong way and have to sit on your thumbs watching while the nasty freep types torch your backup barn
and actions have consequences, my little future slaves.
*I’ll leave that to madam Dominatrix Cardolan. When she hears how naughty you’ve been I’m sure she’ll show you “who da man”
Such shortsightedness shall be your downfall. I would bid you adieu monsieur in the event I miss your death, but I suspect I’ll be Nyah Nyah!'ing all over the place at that time…
QUOTE=VEOSuch shortsightedness shall be your downfall. I would bid you adieu monsieur in the event I miss your death, but I suspect I’ll be Nyah Nyah!'ing all over the place at that time…
*Your wiggly bits you will buddy. (I take it Nyah nyahing means “bleeding and weeping”
Nyah Nyah? I thought that was something we’d insist ArfaBrad cleaned up before his eviction notice is finalised… there goes the bond money
So glad there’s an interpreter on the forum. I thought Brad had turned off the spell checker. I was thinking adieu monsieur isn’t a new type of NPC and Nyah Nyah doesn’t mean “Leg up” either… apparently
QUOTE=Ditski]Winsten (the reality bringer :-)[/QUOTE
Nyah Nyah? I thought that was something we’d insist ArfaBrad cleaned up before his eviction notice is finalised… there goes the bond money
*ArfaBrad? What are you trying to say Ditto? That he’s not your full Brad? Or that’s all that will be left after this turn, ala the “Kevin Force” The power of the Kevin, all hail the Kevin…
Winsten wun toof.
So glad there’s an interpreter on the forum. I thought Brad had turned off the spell checker. I was thinking adieu monsieur isn’t a new type of NPC and Nyah Nyah doesn’t mean “Leg up” either… apparently
Too much “noise” from the Sindar - you wear out your vocal chords and throat, we won’t hear you screeching in your death throes however many moons from now that it takes. The people want to hear your screams, come now, quieten up for the people…
QUOTE=VEOToo much “noise” from the Sindar - you wear out your vocal chords and throat, we won’t hear you screeching in your death throes however many moons from now that it takes.
*Well I’ve seen alot of DS ‘Moons’ so far, but none of them have killed me Some were scary, some hurt to look at, some were just brutally ugly, but mostly they have given me a good giggle. I suppose yours might make me laugh myself to death … but there’s a bunch of mountains in the way alas. Anyway, which way is your rear? Seems like we ran at you from every direction and we all found your rear Either there’s nothing else to you, or you should stop pointing it everywhere, try using your finger to tell your troops where to go
*All these unsuccessful moons, perhaps I should lead the men in tights in a party crasher’s tour over the mountains and far away, see if it kills me. Feel like some more company?
The people want to hear your screams, come now, quieten up for the people…
*Sorry, I’m screaming, I’ve wet myself, I’ve got tears running down my face. I think I’ve lost all bodily control… the laughing is killing me
Winsten Wun Toof - man with no rear… the tights do not lie… all praise the tights…
[QUOTE=Winsten Wun Toof]QUOTE=Ditski]Winsten (the reality bringer :-)[/QUOTE
*ArfaBrad? What are you trying to say Ditto? That he’s not your full Brad? Or that’s all that will be left after this turn, ala the “Kevin Force” The power of the Kevin, all hail the Kevin…
Winsten wun toof.
It’s a case that spell checker don’t recognise the name. It’s a Case that it seem to fit (not being personally nasty). Thirdly, I have been acussed of bad spelling here on this forum… I wouldn’t want to make a liar out of anyone
That’s the BIG Kev in me
May all teh Kev’s treat teh DS with the same attitude and game violence
The Wood… do anything to get at a DS, where are they again?
*The Kev armies have been phenomenal Ditto, campaign winners I believe. Possibly the funniest part will be the Kev army that isn’t what it pretends to be… oh the tease… Live and learn, picked up some good stuff this game, what you think?
*PS I only mention these things here because it is clear - the DS have expired and only the smell remains
Winsten, were dropped to many times as a child or you just writing to see your own words? When you can write (speak) english try posting again, because your babble makes you look really simple.
QUOTE=NightsbaneWinsten, were dropped to many times as a child or you just writing to see your own words? When you can write (speak) english try posting again, because your babble makes you look really simple.[/QUOTE]
*hee hee hee Mayhap I was, and mayhap I am. I take it you’re quite used to feelings of inadequacy next to simple people then? Does that make you feel any better? The freep are handing out one beating with the ugly stick followed by another with the predictability stick and back again, you have arrived right on que :rolleyes:
*Anyway, glad to see you’re not in a coma. We do need to prod you lot from time to time though - just to make sure. Life’s kinda dull if you can’t share the joke
*Alas for tomorrow will bring you more beating of breasts, tearing of hair, and pulling of dresses over the head…
Winsten Wun Toof - Chief piggy tail puller
The Gates of Hell swing both ways
The Nazgul confusion fills all of their days…
I see, it all makes sense this is your first game. Because never is it a grossly over matched fight with the WK vs oh say 3-5 nations. Bravo…yet miraciously my capital still stands. In fact I think so do all my mtowns…I wouldnt go sniffing each others butts in victory just yet Winsten…I really wouldnt…
QUOTE=NightsbaneI see, it all makes sense this is your first game. Because never is it a grossly over matched fight with the WK vs oh say 3-5 nations. Bravo…yet miraciously my capital still stands. In fact I think so do all my mtowns…I wouldnt go sniffing each others butts in victory just yet Winsten…I really wouldnt…[/QUOTE]
My first game? I’ve played those campaigns successfully from both sides more times than I can remember these days, kinda gives me some insight into making them bleed too. The point is that you can still lose a game when you have all the advantages, just as you can win it. But to win it beautifully, now there’s a goal. Take a look at your map at WK and Rhu inc. I don’t believe we’ve fought a major engagement? Both of your armies are still intact. Alot of losses without a major fight isn’t it Loss of Mt’s isn’t the only way to lose. I could write for hours about what all that means to both our teams, but it suits me that you don’t know… and that you think I’m a cretin
*And then there’s the workings of the rest of the map which we’re pretty happy with too, but thanks for reminding me of the NW…
*One last important point, we freep are not sniffing each other’s butts, it’s all European here, just like a mooch after a goal. Anatomy not your strong point?
*Don’t drive angry!!!
Winsten Wun Toof
The Road to McDonalds is open day and night
To the toilet you’ll tiptoe, both nimble and spright
Oh, you little boyz, such anger, much filibuster, rage without a paddle and all that. Sniffing bums and mooching while driving, sheesh, enough to want to pick up a sword and run for the hills…oh wait, I’m in the hills…and they’re crawling with…
Not to mention you also lost half a dozen characters that are now pushing up the daisies (not that we want daisies besmirching Mordor)
Perhaps you havent played the game before so let me explain it to you. Freepy worms start with more armies and bigger economies than the DS. That means they do well t1-5. DS have better characters and the balance of the game swings towards us if you havent got a decisive advantage in the early game.
Elrond, back in your box and bring out Winsten. HE is your spokesman.
Some were scary, some hurt to look at, some were just brutally ugly, but mostly they have given me a good giggle. I suppose yours might make me laugh myself to death … but there’s a bunch of mountains in the way alas. Anyway, which way is your rear? Seems like we ran at you from every direction and we all found your rear