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Subject:< DC-272 Milan's call to arms >
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Author:Brutus
Posted:Sep 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm
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"...and apart for His Holiness..."

"The Pope is a chump." ~ The Pope

This message is in reply to post 12981:

Gentlemen,
I've been asked to circulate a bit of press.

Enjoy,
The White Wolf

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--- On Mon, 9/28/09, Nick Cherrier <zeclient(at)hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Nick Cherrier <zeclient(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: DC-272 Milan's call to arms
To: cloudhurler77(at)yahoo.com
Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 4:45 AM


Mr Wolf,

My orders will come in due time, however would it be possible for you to circulate the following press in the name of Milan to all player?


Gentlemen,

As we have recently seen. The evil rulers of Florence and Venice have already committed blasphemy by declare war against God. Now they betrayed Milan after a pact of non agression was agreed between us. These two powers prove that there is nothing holy, nothing safe from their evil grasp.

I was surprised but did admire the well coordinated move against me. I understand completely the drive to prevent Milan from growing too strong in the north and what was probably perceived through the proposed pact to lead to me directing what should happen in the centre.
For all the brilliantly executed move, and considering that I directly fed Florence with information about my moves, I do perceive two cracks in the stone.
1) If you had hoped to gain credibility in the begining of the game, you no longer can, as players fear those who cannot hold to a pact. Not that it is expected to be binding, but guys you barely lasted 1 year before plotting against one of your allies. Even for Realpolitik this is considered cold! lol
2) As in Physics, "nothing is gained, nothing is lost, all is transformed". What served as justification to come at blows with Milan, namlely Balance of Power, has now completely shifted. The potential that I was glancing at, is now in the hands of Florence. Milan is no longer the threat, Florence is.

Now rest assured I hold no grudges, to the contrary I applaud the skill demonstrated. Now I can only hope to regain what's mine... and I'm not going to ask 'who is with me'... for we are all alone, but rather appeal to everyone's sens of balance. For if one player shines to brightly, he risks blinding all others.


Nick, Prince of Milan

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There are 6 Messages in this Thread:


DC-272 Milan's call to arms (TheWhiteWolf) Sep 28, 04:05 am

DC-272 Milan's call to arms (chaosonejoe) Sep 28, 10:30 am

DC-272 Milan's call to arms (zeclient) Sep 28, 05:15 pm

DC-272 Milan's call to arms (Brutus) Sep 28, 05:29 pm

DC-272 Milan's call to arms (chaosonejoe) Sep 28, 09:27 pm

DC-272 Milan's call to arms (MDemagogue) Sep 29, 10:21 am

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