I don't think a live session would be a good use of time until after the turn 20 elections. Because the next few turns are probably going to be dominated by diplomacy due to the first regent elections.
On the subject of which:
Seriously Il Palazzo, dude, I'm not going to make any more concessions in the name of the peace. Stop sending telling Boski/Pax to come to me for a payoff. I already negotiated with you. If you want to renegotiate the deal, then we need a new, open 3-way agreement.
But frankly, given how you keep sending me demands, directly or through your ally, I'm starting to think I will pay off Pax. I'll pay him off by voting for him instead of myself in the regent election. Which means that my promise to give you the imperial fleet if elected wont matter. Sure, he'll have the fleet and he's technically my enemy, but I think he's got more grievance against you then me at this point. I spared his troops and allowed a retreat in good order on Criticorum. You got his troops killed by sending them to fight your war for you, then abruptly cutting their support. And now I'm offering him the regency (and the fleet) on a golden platter... your friendship certainly doesn't look like a prime commodity.
So, if you want to get the fleet and reward Boski/Pax for, y'know, earning your victory for you, I suggest a three way open negotiation. I could certainly make Pax happy with the firebirds, tech, ships and offices I could potentially give to him. Your vote for me is locked in and you'll only get the fleet if you can convince me to vote for myself (Which is a hard sell; I value change in this election! What does Li Halan have to offer except for two failed wars?). I'd be willing to cut a deal that leaves all three of us better off. But you need to offer something in exchange. Negotiations can't just consist of you making constant demands.
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Topic: Emperor of the Fading Suns PBEM turn 63 - closing comments and analysis (Read 88366 times)