I have seen this discussed here a few times, and purchased it recently. I think some others might as well. If there is enough interest, I could start a PBEM game on llamaserver. Info on llamaserver can be found here.
Newbie--5 or fewer MP games. Can be adjusted if needed if there is not enough interest.
Early Age
Vanilla, no mods.
Diplomacy-keep your word, but everyone starts off at war.
Game name: Elementalists
Map Hieronica. Download map here.
Players.
wonderloss - Pangea
ElanaAhova - Yomi
LordXia - Tien Chien
louist - Arcoscephale
EmersonPF - Abyssia
Kamamura_CZ - Hinnom
Thranite - Agartha
igorCRO - Marverni
ReuelKB - Lanka
ghostwes - Ermor
Mmm, popcorn with lots of butter and a cherry Icee. This is getting good.
No wonder, sir, you are a born arbiter! I wonder how can UN do without you
The venerable Hinnom Kohinim would like the other nations (except Yomi, perhaps?) to know that they are interested in buying Earth Gems. In return, they offer fire gems, astral pearls, gold... or blood slaves enthusiastic domestic servants trained in sanguine magic arts.
Following this thread is more fun than playing Elemental. That is all.
Hinnom started by accusing Yomi of attacking, when hinnom knew it was not so.
Hinnom expressed 'regret' at the acciddnt.
Hinnom has not, yet, sent Yomi a message indicating a possibility of discussing or negotiating..
Hinnom has posted public messages telling Yomi how i should be grateful hinnom doesn't wipe Yomi out, and cdemanding land.
Hinnom says it regrets the accidental killing of lilith and says it offers incense. But talk is cheap. If Hinnom really 'regretted' the accident, at least a good will gesture, from the more powrful side, would have been offered, not a demand for the only decent province adjacant to Yomi Home.
Well, make a real offer showing that your initial expression of regret at the 'accidental' attack was genunine - and we can negotitate. Keep posting messages about how grateful I should be because you got lucky in the order llama set our respective moves - at such an early stage- (when such an event represents 80% of an entire player's position), and not just one of several groupings and, of course, yomi would rather fight. Kick someone when they are down, and attempt to humiliate them publically, with exprressions of how generious and kind you are... and expect them to say "thank you? i think not....
"sir, sir, may i please have a bowl of porriage?" In your dreams... Hinnom. And may they become nightmares....
Earth gems? well, what do you know?
"Hinnom, Hinnom, Hinnom"
This is the noise my dog makes as it quickly eats the table scraps I throw on the ground before it.
You are thinking I am throwing a subtle insult at my neighbour in that statement, but, no really... say it aloud with me:
Still, perhaps that sound is an appropriate metaphor for what will happen in the NW quadrant if we lose Yomi too soon, alas.
Yomi will fight to the end....
Please, keep us non-players informed of all the drama that keeps taking place in your game. It is too bad we can't know the exact details of the inevitable bloodshed, but the tidbits we get promise much fun.
Lord Xia should cast the game, that would be awesome!
The Monkey Spirit bring curses to the name of Hanan'el, slayer of our most beloved King Louis! We shall gather our monkey demons from all over, and lay waste to all before us until his head be on this here pike in my courtyard. For King Louis!
Translation for non-players: Hinnom's commander Hananel won the arena battle and received a magic item of some sort
Because Hinnom really needed that extra advantage. Ahem.
Hinnom is also leading in provinces, a distressing state of affairs.
The exalted Council of Kohens would like to announce nationwide feast to celebrate the arena victory of the mighty Henan'el, son of Azazel, Brightest ray of the Sun, Horned Champion, Devourer of Infidels, Pacifier of the Backward Tribes, Sword of the Only True God, who despite entering the bloodied sands of the Arena without a single piece of armor, emerged victorious without suffering a single scratch. This happy event will take place for nine days and nine nights, and as always, guests from nations far and wide are more than welcome. We hope that Angelina's cleavage has gotten better in the meantime and that we will finally have to honor to meet her in flesh person.
The Concil would also like to express a surprise over the hateful remarks from the kingdom of Lanka over what is widely regarded as a sports event. The arena fights have a long tradition and are a celebration of virtues we all honor - strength, physical fitness and martial skill. The risks each participant take are part of the glory and admiration he enjoys. It's perhaps a bit sad some rulers take what should be seen as Fate too personally, and we hope that this event won't have negative diplomatic implications.
It is also true that the inclusion of the Lanka participant was a little surprising - when mighty Henan'el saw that cute little monkey hop over to him over the sands of the Arena, he considered it a part of a rather peculiar opening ceremony. But after the monkey started jabbing Henan'el into his ankle with a little pointy stick, screaming insults, his combat reflexes took over and he unfortunately killed the monkey with a single blow.
Despite all that, the Kohenim recognize the bravery of the combatants who were not able to survive the event, and after the feast, we will mourn the fallen and honor their memory with prayers and incense according to our sacred customs.
Our commendation also go to the brave Tomb Guard of Wynna, whose men beaten back the invading disorganized hordes of Yomi bakemono demons once again.
Technical comment - it's not really that much of an advantage, since the item is a magical, but cursed two-handed trident, that is only slightly better than the Sword of Dawn I had before (which was also magical). Being twohanded, the commander had to put aside his shield, and since he is all but naked at the moment, I consider it a downgrade (the shield at least stopped arrows).
However, being the descendant of proud, arrogant and decadent Nephillim, Henan'el simply could not be persuaded not to take part in the event.
... while you clearly leading in gold production and army size, you forgot to add
So much for being alone.
The forces of Abysia have noted with some alarm that opposing armies from Arcoscephale now sit on our very border, massed with astonishing might. We invite them to invade if they dare, although we have shared some correspondence with the pitiful humans that suggests we need not fight. Yet. If they do choose to attack, despite their previous hospitality, they'll find that the Abysian home provinces resemble a desert: arid, hot, and full of nasty stuff like demons and salamanders. Also, a massive, terrifying Cyclops named Agres is known to roam the Abysian wildlands seeking magical sites and crushing any puny army that dares meet him in battle.
Meanwhile, to our northern soon-to-be neighbor - one of those disgusting green-bannered nations - there will be no talk of peace with you. Your provinces are ripe for oven-ification, blood hunts, and general pyromancy. You may please yourself with the knowledge that we are coming for you, and soon.
We merely seek to safeguard the Thinkers as they unravel the secrets of this world and the next. There are uncountable dangers in this world, and the Thinkers, for all their genius, are unaccustomed to battle or toil. Our troops do little more than patrol our borders!
The kingdom of Hinnom has been eying the disturbing rise of the Arcoscephale power for some time. Though they are not our immediate neighbors, we would advise those in their adjacency to attack preemptively before Arcoscephale becomes magically too powerful. As they obviously depend on their slothful philosophers for research, production of their national armored troops will be difficult for them (and that's why they depend on those over-paid mercenaries so much). Here is a chink in their armor - and if attacked decisively and fast enough, it could stem their growth while still possible. Otherwise we fear their neighbors don't have much of a future. An anti-Arcoscephale alliance would not be a bad idea either.
This latest insult from Hinnom cannot stand! We have found our sworn enemy and his name is Henan'el. Only with his head will there ever be peace between our nations. Since we doubt they will hand him over willingly, we shall have to take it by force. The Monkey Spirit and our Monkey demons will continue to pour out of Monkey City, and will not rest until our beloved King Louis' death is avenged!
FOR KING LOUIS!
-The Monkey Spirit
The chance of your cute chipmunk surviving the arena were close to nill anyway. If my Nephillim commander did not participate, that Abyssian giant would make you all flat with his mace.
Well then, Lanka, today is your lucky day. Hinnom lies directly SE of you... you should meet soon.
The Monkey Spirit has an announcement!
It is hereby declared that a bounty has been placed on the head of Henan'el! To which ever nation brings us the head of Henan'el, we will hereby send fourth a bounty of 2000 gold, 10 gems of death and 10 gems of nature. We still do believe that one of our beloved monkey demon champions will of course be the one, but anyone may try.
For King Louis!
(Proof will be in the form of his death on the HoF screen and a screenshot of him in battle getting killed)
Its so quiet here at the castle..... hardly a soul is about. And the walls are so quiet, as well. Impassable mountains block the south and west. North and east are the oh so sincere and honorable Hinnom. A quiet, tidy little stone box that waits for a visitor. Hinnom is quite good at building tombs... perhaps they would like to redecorate?
Angelina Jolie has been in a parrallel dimension known as Rehab, and thus is just now catching up on her press releases.
Not only did the Hinnom creature win, it wasn't even a challenge. Two fights, and he probably could've taken both contenders at the same time, with one hand behind his back.
Well, unlike a certain nation I could name, Arcosephale hasn't invaded anyone yet...
In other news, I am pleased to relay that I have received reports from Jennifer Aniston that the woad-painted barbarians to the west of Agarthan lands have been dealt with for their temerity. In honor of that achievement, we shall rename the commanding officer of our army--if he survived--to Jason Statham.
It is all so sad. As it often happens, if one strives for greatness and performs feats of valor, all he reaps from others is just envy, hatred and spiteful remarks.
The denizens of the territories around Pangea welcome him with open arms. Once the satyrs show them how much fun they can have, they gladly join in the revelry. The lands flourish, with crops producing more than ever before.
Is that smoke we smell to the south? Perhaps there is a bonfire. Maybe we should go see.
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