February 22nd, 2013, 20:53
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(February 22nd, 2013, 19:55)dazedroyalty Wrote: ... nor did I ever observe someone being anything besides pleased at my efforts to speak the local language.
So you didn't practice your french in France then? 
I have finally decided to put down some cash and register a website. It is www.ruffhi.com. Now I remain free to move the hosting options without having to change the name of the site.
(October 22nd, 2014, 10:52)Caledorn Wrote: And ruff is officially banned from playing in my games as a reward for ruining my big surprise by posting silly and correct theories in the PB18 tech thread.
February 22nd, 2013, 21:50
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well france is an exception, they are rather snooty about their language. I don't know what we're gonna do when we meet that team, I don't think we have any french speakers.
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February 22nd, 2013, 21:58
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I speak French, but haven't written in while. I can do it if need be.
Kalin
February 22nd, 2013, 22:01
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ah thats good news, it may be useful.
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February 23rd, 2013, 02:41
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(February 22nd, 2013, 19:17)NobleHelium Wrote: Bigger insisted that there was no chance that we'd offend them by sending them an unsolicited Spanish message. Merovech, kjn and I all disagreed with that.
Please don't assign opinions to me that I don't hold.
Furthermore, I consider that forum views should be fluid in width
February 23rd, 2013, 02:53
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(February 21st, 2013, 21:14)Bigger Wrote: how will that offend them? They already mentioned not thinking their message was clear enough: so they restated it in a message that is most definitely not clear!
Would it offend you if someone sent you a message in English? That's silly. Just send them a message in spanish that says "we weren't exactly clear what your message meant, can you resend it in spanish?"
(February 21st, 2013, 22:53)Bigger Wrote: (February 21st, 2013, 22:48)scooter Wrote: Ok after re-reading for the 20th time it does read like a joke to me . I'm still not sure how to respond though.
You shouldnt. Let merovich or rego respond. You should stick to diplo with the teams that can speak intelligently in English :P.
just something along the lines of "CFC has been peaceful to us too. Perhaps it will be easier to get your message across in Spanish? I will be the new diplomat with your team since I can speak it fluently" <--- say that in Spanish
I don't see how they would be insulted by that - I would think they would be overjoyed not to have to use babelfish to talk to us.
(February 22nd, 2013, 11:56)kjn Wrote: (February 22nd, 2013, 09:45)Merovech Wrote: (February 22nd, 2013, 01:19)kjn Wrote: My diplo guidelines:
- Keep it simple.
- Do not make assumptions.
- Do not make fun of other teams unless you want to make an enemy.
Did I not follow these?
Too many other people pushing in other directions.
So what other assumptions were you referring to, then, if not that?
February 23rd, 2013, 03:07
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This team is like a muscle car. Powerful on the track, but we don't idle well.
February 23rd, 2013, 03:10
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(February 23rd, 2013, 02:53)NobleHelium Wrote: So what other assumptions were you referring to, then, if not that?
Assumptions on intent on the other team. If in doubt, ask.
As for communicating with the Spanish in Spanish, I very much doubt it will be seen as offensive, though it never hurts to ask first (since we had already started talking in English).
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February 23rd, 2013, 03:22
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(February 22nd, 2013, 10:04)scooter Wrote: Also, I sent a brief message back to Decebal trying to connect with him on chat. I'll keep posted on where it goes.
Goals:
1) Longer NAP that extends past our German conflict. I'm thinking something similar to CFC in length is best, maybe T170 or T180 or so. Long enough that we could take a chunk out of the German team. Obviously this would include the usual requirements with espionage and all. Culture bombing too obviously.
2) Communicate that Open Borders are not a huge priority with us. We have them with enough people that we don't need their routes. However, we're willing to sign them straight-up with scouting allowed. We're not going to pay for them, though.
3) Try to convince them not to settle a city right in our faces. However, we don't really have much leverage here or reason to be able to tell them not to do is, so I'm not sure how much I can really push this one.
We have a ton of leverage here.
1) We have fairly high power, and theirs is fairly low.
2) We have insanely high pop and have shown competence with the whip. Their pop is very low.
3) They can see us tech construction. And our tech rate is great.
4) We claim to have long NAPs with all other neighbors.
5) They don't know this yet but we're expecting to have ivory shortly.
6) We've probably come across as erratically predisposed to treat them as an enemy.
We could definitely ruin their game, secure our border, and still be in the best position in the game. They are at our mercy. In addition,
7) We can offer them OB.
8) We can offer them resources.
9) We can offer them a secure border. (Yes, IMO the deal we need so much leverage to get through is good for them too.)
February 23rd, 2013, 07:02
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(February 23rd, 2013, 03:07)Ceiliazul Wrote: This team is like a muscle car. Powerful on the track, but we don't idle well.
That sums it up very nicely!
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