I did have the consolation of overrunning a Cardi army early on though. Any chance that was Hallas, Clint?
Not Hallas but no idea who it was- what turn and I can check.
I ended the game with only four characters and the Dark LT capitol being Shrel Kain for several turns after the loss of Barad Dur.
Yeh I bounced twice trying to assassinate you there…
Gothmog arrogantly went out the Black Gate
Yep t’was I - did a lot of over-running DS armies in the game… Lots of fun
Clint (player)
As a member of the Gunship game <censored>, I must only say: Cry <censored> and slip the <censored> of <censored>! The <censored> will wreck his/her/theirs/its revenge/retribution/vengance/holy spirits upon the people/orcs/dwaves/elves/whatever who dare to oppose the <censored> <censored>!
Emissary <censored> of <censored>
Clint, not sure on the turn, it was fairly early on. I was heading for the towns on the coast of Cardolan with a Rhudaur army. Doesnt matter really. It was probably about a turn or two before the Sinda marines showed up and spoiled my party. I had the graveyard encounter the turn before and ended up with a handful of Mithril weapons that I never managed to use!!
Fletch
Yeh it was a shock to see your armies in the heartland of Cardoplex - tooks turns to clear up the mess. Luckily enough I expected something cunning and underhand - well maybe… 
Clint (player)
I haven’t played in a gb game yet although I just signed up for one…the thought that comes to mind about player communication to me is that is the work of emissaries…an order could be made to pick up a message in your capital<limited to a certain number of words> then that emissary would have to take it to the capital you want the message delivered to and use a deliver message order…naturally this message would have to be written at the time of pickup and may be obsolete by the time it reaches the intended target…not sure how practical this would be as far as the game masters are concerned
Not very practical for us I am afraid. We tried limited diplomacy GB games but over half the players don’t bother sending diplos each turn - basically players who post here are keen enough (or enough time) to chat and the others don’t particularly want to chat just want to play the game. It’s a generalisation and like all such not 100% correct but pretty close.
Clint (GM)
Indeed enjoy just getting on with the GB stuff without any worries about team play and who wins either.
Vandal
I have a question on what constitutes an unknown character…if you have identified the character as belonging to an enemy nation say ten turns ago…can you safely assume that it is still an enemy charater and take action against it even if it isn’t at a friendly pop center or do you have to actually identify it the turn before the offensive action? <probably a dumb question but I like asking those the best> also starting characters…can we assume we know who they belong to?
Yes - if you are ever in doubt ask us directly though as some players just risk it and if we find out we will penalise those players.
Clint (GM)
DEATH TO MY ENEMIES!
I really need someone to trade taunts with.
Note we just need one more player to fill the game. Get in touch with your list of nations. Almost definitely filled by the end of the w/end and very likely tomorrow…
Clint (GM)
With so much discussion about what is and what isn’t allowed within the gunboat game, Clint, will you / can you put out a rulesheet with the start ups and a Q&A on all clarrifications.
Cheers
I have done and there’s one in this list somewhere as well. If you want the rules get in touch with me and I’ll send them on.
Clint (GM)
Would love to trade taunts with you Ben… Shame I have no idea which side your on…
Thomas
Gunboat 229
Originally posted by benmin18
[b]DEATH TO MY ENEMIES!
- Ben
Gunboat 229I really need someone to trade taunts with. [/b]
GB 229 ran today! Some ups and some downs. Good game to all. Just a friendly reminder for all to abide by the no-communico rules. If you talk with teammates about the game you are not only unsportsmanlike, you are scum.
And don’t even try telepathy, the long-distance charges are outrageous.
Nick
GB 229
ME 225
GB 020
I still rule.
Well-said, Gildring!
Gunboat is a game in which at the outset players make a pledge of honor not to ATTEMPT disallowed forms of communication. If you cannot make or maintain that pledge of honor, then please do not play Gunboat. There are plenty of other variants for you: Grudge, WOTR, team games, etc. that allow all the communication you wish.
That said, I have not encountered (or recognized) any acts in any of my games that violate that pledge.
Best wishes to all.
I’m number one!!!
Gunboat 229 ran again! To my allies, SEND HELP!
I don’t know if I’m helping you or killing you, but it’s a good game nonetheless.
Nick
GB 229