The Quarterdeck - Turn Discussion Thread

[thestick]

We're inching closer and closer to the sixth University:



Next up is Alphabet, then Printing Press. Also, since Gillette isn't at war with Trolls anymore, we should probably ask for our Wine back:

Since you no longer warring with the Trolls, we would like our Wine back.

[Cornflakes]

This week and next are exam weeks for me, so I won't be doing much civ-related other then PB9.

[thestick]

Okay, message sent.

Got messages from TEAM:

I had mentioned some time ago that I would be fine with extending our NaP to t180.

Giving you the chance to do that now, if it is your wish.

Whoops, we forgot to reply. Sent a quick message saying we agree.

M3:

Sorry I let this slide, guys. I tried talking to Tasunke, but he didn't respond. I guess his war declaration answered our question, though!

[thestick]

TEAM accepted the NAP. Gillette agreed to cancel the Wines deal when it's cancellable in 3 turns.

Whipped the fifth University in San Juan. Waiting for Melaka to grow to Size 8 for the 4-pop University whip, then to start building Oxford. Our GNP is actually pretty impressive, in stark contrast to every other demographic.

[Cornflakes]

Sorry I've been rather out of this game lately. Things have been busy with school, and my civ time is all going towards PB9. Just FYI I'll be out of town most of May (Q is taking over PB9).

[thestick]

Thanks for telling me.

We got an interesting message from the Trolls:

Pirates,

Since map trading is now an option, we request that you stop scouting our territory with units. We will of course keep our own units out of your territory, in return. If you wish to exchange maps we can do that; that would let you see the territory of all the other players plus several unsettled islands in the ocean.

If you want to feel more secure that we aren't preparing to invade you, we can offer you a NAP. For example a rolling NAP with a 10-turn cancellation notice. Let us know if this interests you.

Best regards,
The Tropical Trolls

I feel that this is fine.

No scouting and a map trade sounds acceptable. Our Quechua is currently leaving your territory, it should be out in two turns.

An NAP sounds fine; however, it does not seem necessary since we do not share a common border.

I queued up Moai Statues in Port Royal, as our only major port.

[Cornflakes]

I'd be skeptical of an NAP. We are far enough away that Trolls wouldn't be able to hold their gains against TEAM. On the other hand, we have absolutely no interest in declaring war on Trolls at this stage so it might be best.

Moai is a good idea for Port Royal. Maybe we can salvage that location and turn it into something useful long term.

[thestick]

So it doesn't look like we're sitting on the fence, does this sound fine?

An NAP sounds fine.

[thestick]

Went in and snapped some pictures.
Tasunke is doing badly:






Lost a city and his army.

In other foreign news, I canceled the Wine gift out of principle. GNP is surprisingly nice:



At this rate, we might even surpass TEAM in score.

As I said earlier, Moai in Port Royal:



Going to be speeding that up with Catapult whips.

Evidence of weedy management - not farming over those Grasslands post Civil Service.

Finally, Domestic, showing that we're in the 'grow baby grow' stage.

[thestick]

Alright, I'll send the message off to Trolls.

About a thousand years too late, I realized we should be farming over Havana:



All those tiles not being worked...

In good news, next turn we whip our sixth University and begin the quest for Oxford:



And in another moment of Weed, I mistook M3's MFG spike from their Golden Age for a Power spike.