Wow MB you had me for a moment there... 
As we wait for India to hit end turn - again, here's A4's reply to my last message:
Those last few sentences gave me a good laugh... I really don't know what's with me and E-W!
This is what I've sent them back:
As we wait for India to hit end turn - again, here's A4's reply to my last message:
Quote:Greetings DIM
We in the A4 are grateful we have reached an agreement on both sides
about the border agreement. We hope that we may continue to work
together closely.
We are indeed researching pottery ATM. Can you clarify what you meant
with 'analyzing the optimal research path for each of the alliance
members'. Does this mean that Krill is choosing the research path for
everyone?
Also, if we do let Carthage into the tech group, can our team be the
one to officially let them in? This is because otherwise they might
think we have been purposely holding back on them, which would not be
good for relations.
As intermediate, can you clarify something?
'Tricky (our intrepid explorer), will be heading southeast for a
couple of tiles, and then head due east to try and find the lake you
mentioned.'
The lake we mentioned is W of the horses (directly south of Nemedia).
Is this a typo?
Enough Talking!
WarriorKnight of A4.
Those last few sentences gave me a good laugh...
I really don't know what's with me and E-W!This is what I've sent them back:
Quote:Salutations to A4!
To further cement our relationship, and take it to the next level, we would like to offer you a NAP lasting to turn 80, or until whenever you deem acceptable.
No, ofcourse Krill is not telling us what to research. But if three of the alliance members decide to research Mathematics, you can understand this would not be optimal and indeed be counter to the very advantage of an alliance. Krill merely asks us what we'd like to research and then checks with everyone so there are no teams going for the same expensive tech. I'm sure he'll explain it to you in a better way once you meet up with him. We can already confirm you that we'll be heading to Archery and Horseback Riding next (even skipping Pottery on the way).
We have no problem with the Ottomans (or should I say Hyborians?) formally inviting Carthage into the alliance. We would appreciate if you could wait to do so until after we've met them ourselves.
You are ofcourse right about Tricky's current heading. It would seem I am seriously handicapped when it comes to differentiating between east and west, as my teammates will probably confirm to you... Tricky is obviously heading WEST...
I believe you told us Carthage won't be sending out a scouting unit until around T55? If all goes well we should meet each other by the lake you mentioned.
One a last thing, concerning your planned Gold/Sheep city. This site's third ring will overlap with our Marble city's Wheat tile. Could you give us a rough ETA when it will be founded so we can plan accordingly and not lose the tile to your ferocious culture buildup?
Best regards,
Ilios for DIM