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[Dutchling]

Dutchling ofc

[Duuvian]

K, I'll send an invite. I still haven't heard back from Lorre, so I guess then that whatever muster shows up is canceled until then.

[Duuvian]

Invite sent.

Also, Lorre did something very clever and had his friends surround the new player's town with occupying armies so the Valar player can't siege the new player out for being within 20 squares of him without destroying a camp and provoking it's owner. Now it appears that possibly Lorre and the Valar player are going 1-1 (Valar's player is _duq) so its a more fair fight.

EDIT: Also, to the devs: I have one bit of a request for the commander change. I think it's strange that basic cavalry commanders receive the 15% possible defensive bonus versus calvary rather than basic spearmen. This is even more true when the commander research for unit defense against cavalry is Square formations, which is traditionally an infantry defense against cavalry.

I think that either:

1: basic spears should have the 15% max unit commander bonus vs cavalry, archers 15% max vs spears, swords 15% max vs archers, cavalry 15% max vs swordsmen.

2: basic spears 15% max vs cavalry, archers vs swords, swords vs spears, cav vs archers

Of the two, I think I like the first second as it seems a little more balanced and makes a little more sense. Plus I figure since there are no horse archers in Illyriad for playable races, they are most likely a European based culture and thus they would have used shields as well as two handed weapons for their infantry, although that raises the question of why there would be no shield usage among spear troops. I suppose the archers vs swords can be explained by saying swords are two handed specialist troops while the spear users wield shields also.

EDIT2: Also, another small request for your art department. When you get around to making art icons that differentiate basic from adv cavalry for example on the barracks production screen, could you make Dwarven Packsmen (basic cavalry) artwork be of a dwarf riding a cow? It fits their description.

Also it would be cool if some work there were a bunch of different icons to choose from for your units, especially if you were free to modify them with different colors on your own and re-upload them. The base design would be like a pencil drawing you'd fill in with color. If there were a hundred of them there would be a lot of variety, especially if you were to allow those icons on the world map. It would be cool if you spotted someone's diplomats on the map to try to tell who it was by their coloring and appearance.

[Duuvian]

Well, our old friend Zork2010 is back with a reformed S&B. They have prestige boosted cities and are currently sieging Stormlord's capital. I'll have the hilarious results posted here sometime soon.

Also, if you can help, feel free too. It'll be just like the first time we fought S&B.

[Akura]

Huh. That last post got me to log back in, and now I have three of their armies inbound.

In fact, in my absence, they've destroyed my capital's army. I am NOT happy about this.


EDIT: GODFUCKINGDAMNIT, they've stolen almost all my weapons and armor at my capital. 10k in weapons and stuff plus 14k food in one go.

[Johnfalcon99977]

This looks interesting. I think I will join. And then join the Bay12 Alliance. For obvious reasons.

Edit:
Joined. Named my town "Castellum Ventum"
A cookie goes to the first person who manages to see what I did there.

[Akura]

In case anyone missed it in the alliance chat, here are my orders for dealing with the S&B situation:
1. Remove their attacks.
2. Wipe them out. All of them.


Remember, the last time we fought, we gave them quarter, under the conditions they halt offensive actions against us.

[Johnfalcon99977]

Once I join the Alliance, I plan to move my Capital to X:-653 Y:-853

Is there a problem with this arrangment?

[Duuvian]

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FW: Victorious battle against Spirit's forces at Square -336|-65 by Stormlord's forces from Stormwald
Sent By:   Stormlord [StA]
Received By:   You
Date:   6/16/2011 1:36:38 AM


> FW: Victorious battle against Spirit's forces at Square -336|-65 by Stormlord's forces from Stormwald
> Received: 16 Jun 2011 01:35
> Original Message:
Two opposing forces clash against each other.

Heavily wooded terrain spells difficulty for ranged units and cavalry. Infantry units find they have a large advantage here.

Like the attackers, these thick forests do not provide much assistance for anyone except your footsoldiers, who take great pleasure in the extra cover afforded to them.
Attackers:    Unit:    Quantity:    Casualties:    Survivors:
Commander: Lightning    [Crossbowmen] Crossbowman    1    Damaged for 17, 133 health remains.
Troops:    [Yeomen] Yeomen    1    0    1
Troops:    [Halbardiers] Halbardiers    278    49    229
Troops:    [Axmen] Axmen    1    0    1
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1713    303    1410
Troops:    [Slingers] Slingers    1    0    1
Troops:    [Crossbowmen] Crossbowmen    2    0    2
Troops:    [Packsmen] Packsmen    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McRunecow    [Runeriders] Runerider    1    Damaged for 17, 133 health remains.
Troops:    [Runeriders] Runeriders    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McBraindamage    [Axmen] Axman    1    Damaged for 17, 133 health remains.
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1    0    1


Defenders:    Unit:    Quantity:    Casualties:    Survivors:
Commander: OLD HICKERY    [Charioteers] Charioteer    1    Damaged for 100, 0 health remains.
Troops:    [Longbowmen] Longbowmen    136    136    0
Troops:    [Charioteers] Charioteers    380    380    0
Troops:    [Catapults] Catapults    15    15    0
Commander: James T Kirk    [Charioteers] Charioteer    1    Damaged for 150, 0 health remains.
Troops:    [Charioteers] Charioteers    480    480    0
Troops:    [Knights] Knights    57    57    0

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FW: Victorious battle against Spirit's forces at Square -334|-67 by Stormlord's forces from Stormwald
Sent By:   Stormlord [StA]
Received By:   You
Date:   6/16/2011 3:52:31 AM


> FW: Victorious battle against Spirit's forces at Square -334|-67 by Stormlord's forces from Stormwald
> Received: 16 Jun 2011 03:51
> Original Message:
Two opposing forces clash against each other.

Cavalry comes into its own when able to strike hostile forces at will, and from unexpected directions - and nowhere is this more feasible than on open plains. Lightly armoured spear units, however, prefer terrain where there's some cover available.

Fighting defensively on open plains, cavalry draws strength from the ability to form and reform their lines of engagement depending on the direction of battle, and it is here where cavalry excels.
Attackers:    Unit:    Quantity:    Casualties:    Survivors:
Commander: Lightning    [Crossbowmen] Crossbowman    1    Damaged for 54, 83 health remains.
Troops:    [Yeomen] Yeomen    1    0    1
Troops:    [Halbardiers] Halbardiers    250    136    114
Troops:    [Axmen] Axmen    1    0    1
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1409    768    641
Troops:    [Slingers] Slingers    1    0    1
Troops:    [Crossbowmen] Crossbowmen    2    1    1
Troops:    [Packsmen] Packsmen    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McRunecow    [Runeriders] Runerider    1    Damaged for 54, 83 health remains.
Troops:    [Runeriders] Runeriders    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McBraindamage    [Axmen] Axman    1    Damaged for 54, 83 health remains.
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McAxe    [Axmen] Axman    1    Damaged for 54, 96 health remains.
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1    0    1
Commander: Urist McCowvalry + War Cow    [Packsmen] Packsman    1    Damaged for 54, 96 health remains.
Troops:    [Stalwarts] Stalwarts    1    0    1


Defenders:    Unit:    Quantity:    Casualties:    Survivors:
Commander: RIDDICK    [Charioteers] Charioteer    1    Damaged for 150, 0 health remains.
Troops:    [Longbowmen] Longbowmen    136    136    0
Troops:    [Charioteers] Charioteers    141    141    0
Troops:    [Knights] Knights    585    585    0
Troops:    [Catapults] Catapults    20    20    0
Commander: Liranth    [Wolfriders] Wolfrider    1    Damaged for 100, 0 health remains.
Troops:    [Wolfriders] Wolfriders    629    629    0

Stormlord is tearing them up, but could really use more garrison.

EDIT: I don't think so Johnfalcon, what's your name in game so I can send an invite?

[Duuvian]

Here is the reason given for the attack by zork on the Illyriad forums:

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We never liked the way things ended. our alliance was dissolved, we were forced to join other alliances, we were treated like dogs for the most part and we waited. we have rekindled hostilities to avenge those that are no longer here to do so. Snakie10009, Dapaba, i could go on.
The start of the first war was due to Noryasha Grunk. He/she was endlessly atacking a  noob alliance. when we finally had enough we fought back and lost. we were sieged to no end. we lost many cities. we are back and we are ready to fight.
Get your popcorn ready and enjoy the spectacle.

Nory! They accuse you of such things! Surely you can't allow this to stand without giving your side of the story! (because honestly I was in the West, for all I know it's true and I was the one supplying your weapons

Also, I don't see how they could accuse us of attacking a new alliance, as back then we were new too.

[Duuvian]

Funny thing to report: 



Also, Storm suggested this was a screwup on our end, and he apologizes and will repay everyone involved generously.

EDIT: A screwup only in regards to the accidental setback of allies landing on allies, which really is quite the compliment to us, thank you gentlemen. We're going to smash S&B again. Sigh.

[Johnfalcon99977]

I need to choose another location because some other guys settlement "Is ten Squares Away"
What Bull.

[Duuvian]

I need to choose another location because some other guys settlement "Is ten Squares Away"
What Bull.

Johnfalcon, have you ever heard of Masters of Magic? The game that gamers have always wanted a sequel for (see the Elemental: War of Magic thread here, as well as the Masters of Magic thread in the forums) It's graphics are terrible. The point is this: Illyriad, once you've put the amount of time I have into it, is very much like playing Masters of Magic Except with real, intelligent beings in real time with more options and better art although it takes a long time to play, as in a half hour a day for a month before you start moving beyond the beginner phase, although if you keep it on a computer or something else that can hold a web browser, you can play it for however long by keeping the window open while you do something else, maybe on a new tab or watching a movie or something. I hear Chrome works slightly better, but FF has no errors but sometimes loads slow as I think the server is in England

EDIT: http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/sta-vs-sb_topic2032_page1.html <- war

[NightS]

I think i will start playing this...

[Duuvian]

Hello, NightS. I can send an invite to our alliance StA if you send me an in game Illyriad message once you've finished the learning tutorial. Is your username NightS in the Illyriad game as well? I will send an invitation to join StA to whatever the name is, but if you'd rather send it to me in a game message that is fine as well.

It would be the portrait of an envelope or a letter, which represents your messages.

Also, I have updates for the war with S&B.

Firstly, the sieges around Stormwald are mostly cleared if not entirely. Phase two begins shortly.