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LotusLacer · 11-13-2008, 08:42 AM

do we need to build an embassy before we can join?

Timmah · 11-13-2008, 08:50 AM

I think you do because you need to have one diplomat point.

LotusLacer · 11-13-2008, 08:52 AM

ok, i think i will be able to join the alliance tomorrow, i am still researching expansion right now, so i have a couple of things to research

xtn · 11-13-2008, 11:36 AM

[75:58] red_Volks

I'd like to join the alliance, but don't even have an embassy yet.

xtn

exarkun1178 · 11-13-2008, 12:15 PM

ok, note, before building a new colony, make sure your palace and Governor residence is to the right level.

corruption it annoying...

and the upgrades are not !!! cheap!!!

Timmah · 11-13-2008, 10:09 PM

We're an Army of 3 (so far) and ranked around 411.

djo715 · 11-13-2008, 10:13 PM

pillaged my first couple towns today... That's pretty exciting.

(do you guys blockade the harbor first, then time the pillage to occur a few minutes after the harbor blockade?)

Of course once I won, I got back and started beefing up defenses... But then realized phalanxes, ships, etc cost a lot to keep up... Anyone got a good idea as to how to get more money in the game?

Cheers,
-Darryl

PS: What's the benefit of an alliance? And how do I initiate trade treaties?

Mr. Know · 11-13-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

ok, note, before building a new colony, make sure your palace and Governor residence is to the right level.

corruption it annoying...

and the upgrades are not !!! cheap!!!

exarkun1178 did you get my PM about the game?

Timmah · 11-13-2008, 11:50 PM

I haven't gone after an active target yet but as I understand it you need to blockade well in advance of your attack because you don't want them to gather resources and dash with them before you arrive with your troops.

Timmah · 11-14-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmah

I have no idea.

Just founded a new colony.
Capital- Buckeye Nation 49:29 (crystal)
town- Buckeye Grove 49:31 (sulfur)

Now add

Buckeye Corner 48:27 (Wine)

dfa2100 · 11-14-2008, 06:21 AM

Hmmm... I think I sent the message to join the alliance of all that is good and right in the world, but I don't think it worked. I'll try again.

xtn · 11-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Anybody figured out the relationship between coordinate distance and ship speed?

I mean should I only trade/pillage in my own little island grouping, or are the times still reasonable if I trade/pillage 40 coordinate units away?

xtn

exarkun1178 · 11-14-2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtn

Anybody figured out the relationship between coordinate distance and ship speed?

I mean should I only trade/pillage in my own little island grouping, or are the times still reasonable if I trade/pillage 40 coordinate units away?

xtn

not exactly.. but ive found more the 5 islands away.. it gets to be crazy log. i sent a guy some wood. it was 30 hours round trip.

ALSO, pay attention to your action points. this is my biggest hold up.
every 5th level town(5,10,15,etc) you get an additional point.

please check first post, make sure your islands are up to date.

jeavis · 11-14-2008, 06:34 PM

Lambda
72:44 - Polis - Marble

Timmah · 11-14-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfa2100

Hmmm... I think I sent the message to join the alliance of all that is good and right in the world, but I don't think it worked. I'll try again.

You're in now. Lack of operator headspace lead to the delay...

bayside blue · 11-14-2008, 07:28 PM

i used to play this game but it was too slow for me...then i found a game called tribal wars..they have diffrent speeds including a speed round that lasts about a week but you can have things completed in seconds and minutes not hours or days..same thing lots of fun too

Timmah · 11-14-2008, 09:46 PM

I played "O Game" before this and it feels similar to me. It will speed up when you start going offensive. The idea for me is to always have an attack going. So in this game you have to send out spies looking for likely targets and get some good recon.

Timmah · 11-15-2008, 03:36 AM

Chaser, I sent 600 Crystal your way. I didn't have the marble to spare.

We're ranked 370 right now.

dfa2100 · 11-15-2008, 06:35 AM

I threw 500 marble his way... but it's a 5 hour sail for me, one way. So it might take a while.

exarkun1178 · 11-15-2008, 08:29 AM

updated 11/15/2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

first post updated

so far,
Alliance Tag
=LT=

Alliance Name...
Add Lightness

Timmah
Island Saetaios [49:29] Town Buckeye Nation glass
Island Brylaos [48:27] Buckeye Corner
Island Cebios[49:31] Buckeye Grove sulfur

Djo715
Island Cywaios [47:70], Town Antenora

Dfa2100
Island Strilteios [30:57], Town Antonym
Island Kelytia [31:56] Town Synonym Grapes

Exarkun1178
Island Shoedyos [31:60] Town Adlytns Grapes
Island Lainios [32:51] Town 111R Glass
Island Moroetia [30:59] Town 1976lbs Marble
Island Trafiios [31:53] Town power to weight Sulfur

ZJChaser
Island Ataitia [46:53] Chaser

Mr. Know
Island Isseatia [58:33] Know City

LotusLacer
Island Fiekios [56:21] Eliseisfast

Neon
Island Moroetia [30:59] exige marble

Cheese boy
Island Theriaos [55:52]

Iamapoeticgirl
Island Lyeaytia [44:30] jupiter sulfur
Island Coghoos [43:30] Isis marble

xtn
Island stroodiios [75:58] red_Volks glass

Jeavis
Island Nautoos [72:44] Polis Marble

11-13-2008, 11:36 AM	#64 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	[75:58] red_Volks I'd like to join the alliance, but don't even have an embassy yet. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

11-13-2008, 10:13 PM	#67 (permalink)
djo715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 375	pillaged my first couple towns today... That's pretty exciting. (do you guys blockade the harbor first, then time the pillage to occur a few minutes after the harbor blockade?) Of course once I won, I got back and started beefing up defenses... But then realized phalanxes, ships, etc cost a lot to keep up... Anyone got a good idea as to how to get more money in the game? Cheers, -Darryl PS: What's the benefit of an alliance? And how do I initiate trade treaties? __________________ 2007 Lotus Exige S \| Aspen White \| Track Pack, LSD, Starshield, Cup Suspension, Wheels & Slicks 2003 BMW M5 - daily driver 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - T04R

11-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#71 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	Hmmm... I think I sent the message to join the alliance of all that is good and right in the world, but I don't think it worked. I'll try again. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

11-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#72 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Anybody figured out the relationship between coordinate distance and ship speed? I mean should I only trade/pillage in my own little island grouping, or are the times still reasonable if I trade/pillage 40 coordinate units away? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

11-14-2008, 06:34 PM	#74 (permalink)
jeavis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: League City, TX Posts: 123	Lambda 72:44 - Polis - Marble __________________ 2005 Elise, Storm Ti www.98Bottles.net

11-13-2008, 08:42 AM	#61 (permalink)
LotusLacer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 143	do we need to build an embassy before we can join?

11-13-2008, 08:50 AM	#62 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	I think you do because you need to have one diplomat point.

11-13-2008, 08:52 AM	#63 (permalink)
LotusLacer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 143	ok, i think i will be able to join the alliance tomorrow, i am still researching expansion right now, so i have a couple of things to research

11-13-2008, 12:15 PM	#65 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	ok, note, before building a new colony, make sure your palace and Governor residence is to the right level. corruption it annoying... and the upgrades are not !!! cheap!!!

11-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#66 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	We're an Army of 3 (so far) and ranked around 411.

11-13-2008, 11:50 PM	#69 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	I haven't gone after an active target yet but as I understand it you need to blockade well in advance of your attack because you don't want them to gather resources and dash with them before you arrive with your troops.

11-14-2008, 07:28 PM	#76 (permalink)
bayside blue Registered Loser Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: seabrook, nh Posts: 589	i used to play this game but it was too slow for me...then i found a game called tribal wars..they have diffrent speeds including a speed round that lasts about a week but you can have things completed in seconds and minutes not hours or days..same thing lots of fun too __________________ Today, I was talking to my parents about feeling insecure with my "beach body" as Spring Break keeps getting closer and closer. My dad proceeded to warn me by saying, "Don't wear a gray swimsuit. People will try to roll you back into the ocean".

11-14-2008, 09:46 PM	#77 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	I played "O Game" before this and it feels similar to me. It will speed up when you start going offensive. The idea for me is to always have an attack going. So in this game you have to send out spies looking for likely targets and get some good recon.

11-15-2008, 03:36 AM	#78 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	Chaser, I sent 600 Crystal your way. I didn't have the marble to spare. We're ranked 370 right now.

11-15-2008, 06:35 AM	#79 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	I threw 500 marble his way... but it's a 5 hour sail for me, one way. So it might take a while. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

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