57 Begins

[57dun]

Starting it off. No artifact lore here. Now, whatever am I going to get those mages of mine to do?

Enion

[gingerprince]

Greetings all.

Here's to victory for the good guys, defeat for the bad guys, etc, etc.

Enion and fellow undecided nations, we'll be in touch.

Paul
NG 57

[Grizzly]

Hello to all.

The might and tradition of the Dwarven nation here giving introduction. I look forward to a rousing game and give fair warning to the Dark Servants. The rotting heads of orcs spitted on pikes will serve as a signpost to all enemies seeking trespass into our mountain fortresses.

GB

[Tranule]

Greetings from the Ice King. Neutrals and future Dark Servants are invited to contact the Ice King diplomats via: nbh@btinternet.com

Rgrds,

Nick
G57 IK

[retrorotty]

Haradwaith welcome emissairs from all over Middle Earth.

Michael.

[lionatus]

Arthedain calling. lets hope for a good one, and as many hits below the belt as you like please. Those of you that are neutral please get in touch with m or I can put you in touch with you're closest neighbours. lionatus@fourthco.fsnet.co.uk

Have fun

[Khamul2]

Alan, just how many games are you playing in? btw best give up now there are four tft players on the Dark Servants side, you know it makes sense.

Lewis :cool:

[lionatus]

Really, Well Ive got Winn here so thats it evened out. A long way for you to go to get to me. Dragon Lord this time maybe. Seems Im not the only one who got turned down for a neutral. Got turned down for my cavalry too. Who else you got there? Will be planning a strategy against Witch King assuming that its Andy(just in case). I knew we shouldn't have had that chat at the FTF before last. Just my luck to get Arthedain...

[57dun]

A quiet FP emailed me via this board but is not set to recieve emails himself. I'll be using this board to communicate, maybe a private message would be better?

Enion

[57dun]

Turn 1 has run. Laval came sans bonuses. Wonder how Brebeuf and Lalemant will turn out next turn? There are a couple out there trying various methods of communication. We are impressed.

Enion

[lionatus]

Mighty Dunland. It seems my envoys did not convey our contact details to you through the messaging system. The arcane machinery I have been told is called a 'firewall' has something to do with this. Indeed I sent you a message and would b glad to converse with you on matters most urgent. lionatus@fourthco.fsnet.co.uk is where you can find me. We hope to hear from you in the near future. Lionatus(Grand Marshall of the Dunedain)

[Grizzly]

Early Game takes shape. The Dragon Lord comes out swinging!...Can he sustain this pace?

GB-Dwarves

[57dun]

Thanks for the notes Arthedain, North Gondor, and the Ice King. My allegiance won't be based on a petty counting game, but quantity certainly helps us neuts filter the quality.

Enion

[gingerprince]

If the FP are ahead at two responses to one, then by all means base your allegience on a petty counting game. :)

NG

[Tranule]

I'm sure the Dragon Lord will thank the Sinda personally for their kind and generous donation of a backup capital so early in the game. Meanwhile, I'd like to thank the Gondors in advance for their plenteous donations of gold to the Ice King coffers.

Hoarmurath
IK57

[lionatus]

Quantity, Id rather hopd that I had quality. Ah well back to ellocution school for me :rolleyes:

[57dun]

Turn 2 and the typical results: challenge bonus on an Emissary. Watch, later on I'll name a commander and he'll get stealth...

Enion

[Grizzly]

Early game taking shape.

I'd love to hear from the Duns, Easterlings and Rhudaur. Please email me at BairG@nasd.com.


Greg
Dwarves

[Khamul2]

Three deaths on turn 2, that's got to hurt. One Woodmen and two Eothraim army commanders overran by glorious Dark Servant armies. Just wait until our agents get into place and there's going to be serious amounts of blood let. btw Alan our Witch king is getting worried, he still has to see most of your troops. He keeps recruiting at full pace and his army costs are soaring, he thinks you're out to bankrupt him by not attacking, tell me it isn't so. OK he's already lost a village and he's losing a town to either you or the Cardolan next turn but neither of them produce gold so he thinks they are fair swaps for Burh Fram.

Lewis

[lionatus]

Well not sure how things are gonna pan out. You know how I play, on the edge. Was hoping he'd come out to play with an early declred Rhudaur. Am not daft have blasted past Rhudaur too many times to let that little thing happen again. So am invited to a party? Great, on the way now.

[57dun]

Turn reports to neutrals have arrived from both Allegiances - and they both seem to objectively cover the same ground. Early game a bit here, a bit there, as usual. Who'se making odds on the first curse?

Enion

[Michaelj2473]

Hi all this is the Dark Lieutenants

I have moved from the UK and now live in Germany here is my new email address

Michaelj2473@aol.com

all the best, Mike.

[57dun]

Turn 3 and a quiet board. Probably a relief...

All quiet on the home front also. Finally, a commander failed an order...'bout time, I was starting to wonder if the company had me confused with someone else.. ;)

Enion

[Grizzly]

Turn 5 arrives to see the Witch King getting pounded in the far north though the Dragon Lord is holding his own. The Dog Lord has marched deep into Free territory.

The Free have rallied their troops and are preparing for the counterattack.

Rumor has reached our stone halls that the neutrals have stirred and seek to turn the tide of the war. Will the others preserve the balance?

GB

[57dun]

I've received messages from a number of players via email. Excuse the lack of replies. Busy life. I appreciate the news, though. Rhudaur and Corsairs attacking the Free Peoples it seems? I don't consider my nation to be a worth early-game "balancer" when there are Harad and Easterling superpowers still out there, so I don't take this news as decisive to my nation's direction at this time.

Enion

[Grizzly]

Come to the light Carol Ann...Come to the light...


GB
Dwarves

[lionatus]

Arthedain caling, just signing in guys. Not much to report although our risky strategy dint pay off this time around. No matter our dragon slayer in training continues on with his well erm... training.....

[Grizzly]

Turn 7 sees an unprovoked attack on the Free by both the nations of Rhudaur and The Corsairs. The arm of Sauron has grown long to bend these nations of Dunadan blood to his will, diluted though that blood may be.

There will be no mercy to these traitors, these trafficers in the Black Arts.

Rumours have surfaced that the Nazgul have taken unprovoked action on the swarthy Harad of the deep south. Perhaps this was the price demanded by the descendants of the Black Numereons, ever conscious of their avaricious nature to expand their borders. Will the Harad raise an effective defense? The mighty armies of the Free stand ready to aid the strange nomads to the south.

Rhudaur, a nation long divided by political bickering and petty squabbles, has moved it's armies north in an attempt to save the flounering hordes in Angmar. Their forces have moved west in a cowardly attack upon the proud Noldo. It is rumored that through some dark pact the armies of Rhudaur have enlisted the services of dragons!

Will the nations of Eriador find the strength to stem the tide? Will the provinces of South Gondor find the wherewithal to take the battle to the Corsairs? The councils of the Wise have huddled in the far west in an attempt to know the mind of Sauron and put an end to his tyrannical expansion.


Greg
Dwarves

[Grizzly]

It seems the Free were misguided by viscious rumors spread by the treacherous Haradrim. They have fallen under the Black Shadow of Sauron.

May they rue the day.

[57dun]

Harad and Corsairs go Dark together and they attack Gondor? How imaginative. Maybe I'll build some ships and attack Cardolan with them.

Enion the Unimpressed

[Grizzly]

Ji Indur finds himself cowed and bound. He's not infallible after all. If not for that wicked Morgul boot knife he'd find himself on the end of a fine elven blade this turn.

An interesting turn of events in the ruins after the desolation of Smaug the Magnificent.


The game has offered a few interesting twists thus far. May it continue...


GB

[lionatus]

Harad mate, why oh why. I recognise the ID. Your email address or nickname for email was the same a while ago at least. No matter, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Now we've got the neuts aligned its really game on guys.

[retrorotty]

Hey, had to go one way didn't I.

Promised myself that I wouldnt do another 12 turn neut game:-))

Can you tell South Gondor to back off a little, I'm not quite ready yet.

[VEO]

I've been outed, and before the turn was run even. Further evidence this will likely be a longer game than the supposed "norm". Excellent. Ed, if you're voyeuring, maybe you can get in touch and drop me some "magewar" hints... ;)

Brad for Enion

[Judas]

I just thought I'd get the banter going in this game again.....

You've just got to congratulate that Murazor don't you? That brilliant capture of Bhur Fram and ..... wait a second ..... nothing else! not even Zarak Dum (by the way angulions getting it this turn, hope he has pectoral on him).

Not to mention your skilled partner in war rhudaur - I was a bit worried to be honest with you when he declared DS but when he began chasing around lost camps with his huge armies.... enough said.

So what else to talk about...?

The strategically masterful corsairs landing in SG.... must be pretty boring without any ships? right?

Or that fact that FP armies passed through the back door so easily.... am I right that eothraim used have a MT there?

Anyway it looks bad from here..... I hope you guys aren't ready to drop..

P.S. if you didn't know rhuds losing his cap this turn... and I know where his backup is, haha - the emmies and agents are coming....

Imran.

[Voidhawk]

Yes the Eothraim *used* to have a MT in Mordor. Shame that the Easterlings stood to one side while I took it back. Still, we seem to have the threat under control & now the Easterlings have shot their bolt it's going to be interesting to see who's going to protect them.

Congratulations to the Eothraim btw. Managing to improve a MT must have taken a lot of money, particularly since they've lost two of their other ones. Not so good for NG, of course, losing Osgiliath and Pelargir like that.

Witch King still holds much of Angmar as well. Shouldn't you have taken him out by now?

In summary - no, we're not quite ready to give up yet. Are you? It would save a lot of money & you're too late to win.

[Judas]

Congratulations to the Eothraim btw. Managing to improve a MT must have taken a lot of money,



Well worth the cash - a FP MT in the middle of mordor... you should be ashamed of yourselves....



particularly since they've lost two of their other ones. Not so good for NG, of course, losing Osgiliath and Pelargir like that.



I convieniently forgot that.... it would have ruined my rant, don't you think? :o



Witch King still holds much of Angmar as well. Shouldn't you have taken him out by now?



Hold much of angmar? - a bunch of camps and Carn Dum? If thats what you mean by holding angmar I've got to congratulate old Murazor up there..... well done .... i really mean it.... well done.



In summary - no, we're not quite ready to give up yet. Are you? It would save a lot of money & you're too late to win.

Too late eh? We've got all the good artefacts and only NG is under the cosh ......

Dragon lords out of the picture (although I don't really count that as much) and rhuduars going to have to retreat into playing a character game this turn (poor guy.. I do actually feel sorry for him, what was the highlight of the game for him so far? was it threatening a camp? ).

And what happened to that curse squad? I would give you some advice (for free) that Nazgul shouldn't sit around in the same place for too long.... but I think you already learn't that the hard way...

so considering it all, yep - I think your right - we're too late ... i'm going to phone ME and drop right now :p

Imran.

[lionatus]

Arthedain calling. Dragon hunters dispatched and looking for targets. All DS armies with lizards in tow please supply details.

Where is the Witch King anyway. Have had the kettle on for months and he's still a no-show.

[Grizzly]

The war has turned hot for the Gondors but the north is largely secure save for isolated enclaves which the damned Witch King still holds. The Northmen, Easterlings and Eothraim have been making inroads and burning settlements on the eastern side of Mordor.

Can help arrive south in time to save the noble kingdoms of men?

GB

[Judas]

The war has turned hot for the Gondors but the north is largely secure save for isolated enclaves which the damned Witch King still holds. The Northmen, Easterlings and Eothraim have been making inroads and burning settlements on the eastern side of Mordor.

Can help arrive south in time to save the noble kingdoms of men?

GB

Of course it can....

Imran.

[Grizzly]

Damned Rhudaur- Still hanging around...And with that cursed dragon Itangast in tow.

I didn't even get time to clean the DS stink out of Cameth Brin before I've got to fight for it. Well, we'll sell our lives dearly.

Greg
NE/Dwarves

[Judas]

God... you DS are quiet...

Whats wrong - things not going so well?

You must be embarrased about botching up Osgilliath - threatening with a thirty commander??? whats going on?

Or maybe its losing Cameth Brin? Rhud are you enjoying the character game yet?

And you mordorians - I still see a FP army in mordor... I thought you said it was under control....

Imran/Hallas.

[Judas]

The DS are loooserrs!

Imran/Hallas

P.S I enjoyed killing Angulion, cheers for pectoral. :D

[Grizzly]

2 Nazgûl down, 7 to go...

GB

[lionatus]

Is the WK out yet? Maybe, if not soon will be

[Grizzly]

A sad shame to see Elladan fall but live by the sword die by the sword....He served the Free well.

Shagûna must be some agent to avoid our scouts and blow right by our guards. May the worms feast upon his stinking corpse...


Greg

[Judas]

Calling all DS...... WHERE ARE YOU???

I know it been tough for you guys - i mean losing Carn Dum last turn (Witch King is out isn't he?) and this turn Morranon is going FP but why be so quiet?

Anyway since I know theres not going to be a reply so i'll do some gloating for you.

Haha we killed Elladan and got the RoW..... blah blah blah. Take that pointy ears blah blah.

(yeah i know it rubbish so you better do some gloating or i'll take it upon myself to represent you guys)

Imran/Hallas.

[retrorotty]

Were not hiding, were sneaking.

Or is it skulking?? No its sneaking, definitley sneaking.

[Judas]

Were not hiding, were sneaking.

Or is it skulking?? No its sneaking, definitley sneaking.

Are you sure you don't mean sulking??

Anyway how are you guys taking the loss of morranon? Mordor isn't looking like the formidable fortress it should be...... how many FP armies inside now? four?

So retrotrotty which position are you playing? (don't worry you won't be singled out for attention by my formidable cardolani characters :D ).

Imran/Earnil.

(yeah I know I used to write hallas but I've decided I don't really want to have my name associated with that of a pot bellied, balding man with a comb over).

[retrorotty]

We had to leave Morranon anyway, something to do with toxic gases and illegal hair pieces. You know how it is??

Would tell you my position but I'm to busy sulking, so there!!

[Grizzly]

3 Nazgûl down, 6 to go....


And Mûrazor is sitting still seemingly waiting for us.

Has the Witch King player met his end?


Greg
NE/Dw
Game 57

[lionatus]

Harad mate, maybe sitting neutral for 12 turns would have been a batter idea. Arthedain will be calling very soon 100 commanders and elite troops. Whoopee. Have no gold left so you can stop stealing now.

[Judas]

Harad mate, maybe sitting neutral for 12 turns would have been a batter idea. Arthedain will be calling very soon 100 commanders and elite troops. Whoopee. Have no gold left so you can stop stealing now.

Yeah those roughshod horsefoot massages can be rather exquisite

(Hallas told me)

[Judas]

me too with the gold thingy

none left......

[Judas]

Okay.... now for a dead list....

Dead DS Nations

Witch King - Hammered to death and forced into Bankruptcy

Dark Leiutenants - Unforced Bankruptcy

Dragon Lord - Crap beaten out him

DS nations on their Knees

Blind Sorcerer - Getting slapped all over the place by northmen and easterlings. Forming curse squad was also deprived of Akhorahil recently.

Dog Lord - No more Morranon, No more Dendra Dwar, not much action from him as well recently.

Rhuduar - Has relocated to a major town provided by Corsairs

DS nations about to be taken out

Wouldn't you like to know.........

Dead FP Nations

erm.... none

FP nations on their Knees

NG is hurting a little bit but not on his knees... a slight crouch or maybe a squat or something

FP nations about to be taken out

none.. nobody... no one near


So... times are looking tough for the DS. Are they ever going to make a comeback (or even try)? Or are they just going to sit around and get slapped?

Anyway I do have some advice.... see those armies in Mordor? what you have to do is fight them.... its pretty simple really :p .

[Judas]

Oh yeah... don't get too demoralised from that. I don't want you guys dropping..... :D

[Murazor's Mum]

Turn in tommorow.... wonder whats going to happen?

Actually I just wanted to test out my new profile. What do you reckon Ds? I love it...... especially the pic of the babe i'm going out with...

Earnil.