Game 82

[Dr J]

Are the Dark Ones even trying in this game? Where's the smack? The chatter? The idle threats?

Elrond

[Mike Carr]

Not even trying? Turn 4 is coming up and you have accomplished nothing.The first few turns you have the advantage,what have you done?Wow,you took back Ithil,never seen that done before:rolleyes: Don't worry,we'll roll you back and there will be plenty of smack talk.

Ren:p

[Mike Carr]

Attn: Free People
I don't know if anyone told you, but you are supposed to attack us.We Dark Servants are not really nice and I'm pretty sure you guys are expected to try and kill us off or something. It's not really fair because now I have to feed and pay the thousands and thousands of troops that I recruited and they are just sitting around when they should be dead.And the Dragons, I mean my god have you ever had to clean up after one of those things.So please try and follow the story line somewhat and come catch a beating.:p

Ren the Unclean

[Mike Carr]

Attn: Neutrals of ME 82,
Check out the "Diplomacy" the FP used on Rhudaur. As far as we can tell, Rhudaur made no threatening moves against the FP.They obviously decided for him what side he will join.Please take this into consideration and defend yourselves accordingly as you may be next. :(

Ren the Unclean

[Dr J]

The Dark Ones speak with forked tongues (Doh! Big surprise there).

Rhudaur moved directly against a Free nation and we responded. We have tremendous respect for neutrality but a measured reply to aggression.

Elrond

[Mike Carr]

Really? Tell us all EXACTLY what he did as we have had little communication from him other than his suprise at your acts of aggression.From our maps he did nothing to you but I'm sure he was hiding weapons of mass destruction or something :p
Maybe not declaring himself a FP by turn 5 was an "Evil" act according to you.Please do tell us all what happened as I'm sure you have a very good reason for violating his neutrality and I can't wait to hear it.

Ren the Unclean

[Mike Carr]

I thought not. Naughty Freepies.

Ren the Unclean

[Mike Carr]

C'mon! I'm tired of talking to myself. Besides, my therepist says it's not good for me.

Ren the Unstable

[Dr J]

We were told that Arfanhil was developing weapons of mass destruction?

Actually, Rhudaur marched on Arthedain -- moving an army next to the Arthedain capital (to 1607) on Turn 1. Any way you slice it, that's a declaration of war. We asked him to explain -- no response. Turn 2 was a move deeper tin to Arthedain territory (an army at 1506) so we really had no choice but to react.

We figure the WK has naked pictures of Arfanhil or something to have Rhudaur behave so suicidally so early in the game...

Elrond

[Mike Carr]

Give me a break.
After turn 2 he was near a FP pop.By turn 5 he still had done nothing. I can see if he had 2000HC outside the Arthy capitol but come on now, those nations are so close if Sispar breaks wind Argeleb can smell it.

Ren

[Mike Carr]

You guys are really no fun. It's bad enough your being crushed on every turn, but at least make some empty threats or something. Get ready because I'm coming to knock you back to the First Age.

Ren the Utterly Bored

[Dr J]

Oh, please. We are operating with impunity in all battle theatres.

It is starting to get interesting with the neuts in the NW but other than that the Dark Ones have been as engaging as the Republican Guard.

Elrond

[Mike Carr]

See! You can do it! Just as SG how engaging we are. As a matter of fact,ask Celdrahil's head when I send it back. Or at least what's left of it.

Ren

[Dr J]

Guess we can store it next to Ji's head....

Elrond

[Mike Carr]

Yes, a tragic loss that (tear shed). However, the CL will churn out enough agents to more than make up for it. Savor the only success you've had so far, it may be your last.

Ren

[Metriath]

I suppose the once mighty Nazgul should now be called “The Seven”. It doesn’t have the same effect if you ask me.

Oh well.

[Mike Carr]

What's that? They Speak!! And that's not boasting, is it?!? My god we might have a game here. However, check yourself there killer. Yes, you managed to burn 3221 but you didn't follow up. You are in trouble in the NW as you've barely scratched the WK.(See above for your foolish attack on a Neutral) If not for a little bad luck with who moves first I'd be torching NG right now, so revel in your little victories, there likely to be the only ones.

Ren

[Metriath]

You are in trouble in the NW as you've barely scratched the WK.(See above for your foolish attack on a Neutral)

The Lords of Cardolan will not be defeated by the feeble nations of the Dark Servants! The Witch King is in more danger than he believes. The Noldo Elves are coming after +11 turns of constant recruiting. The Dwarves and Arthedain are also very eager to join in on the final destruction of the Western DS.

As for your lacky Rhuduar, he shouldn't have moved his armies toward my ally Arthedain so quickly. Rhudaur was either going to attack us, or his battle plans were downright insane. Anyway, no threat of war comes from this foolish nation now. Cameth Brin will be mine very soon!

The territory currently "occupied" by the Dunlendings will also fall to my armies within the next few turns. Enion's towns and villages are already beginning to rebel against him. This tyrant will be overthrown. Cardolan marches to war!

[Metriath]

What's this, no response from the DS. They must not be trying anymore:eek: .

The Lords of Cardolan find this most strange. After all, the Dark Servants have already recruited Rhudaur, the Dunlendings, and the Haradwaith into their evil dominion. The DS must have more power than they know what to do with:p .

Although, that being said, Rhudaur now lies in ashes and the Dunlendings will soon join them. I suppose their evil dominion really consists of only the Haradwaith.:cool: .

[Mike Carr]

Not even trying? You finally open your mouth to spew your filthy lies after eleven turns, don't get an immediate response so we must be giving up.:rolleyes: And as for Cardolan marching to war, the game started about 5 months ago, maybe if you marched back then you wouldn't be up the creek in the NW. On the other hand, I plan on marching right into NG and those pitiful armies flung in my path only slow, not stop the inevitable.:p

Ren

[Metriath]

The game started about 5 months ago, maybe if you marched back then you wouldn't be up the creek in the NW.

The Dark Servants seem to be growing more and more annoyed as the game progresses. Perhaps that’s because their supposedly “infallible” agents appear to be useless against the Free nations of Middle Earth. It must be so bad for the DS, that Ren the Unclean is beginning to hallucinate about the status of the Western nations.

The last I checked, the Free People were winning this tiresome war. The only real active DS nation in the West has been the Dunlendings. So far, they have taken out one of my major towns, and two of my regular sized towns. Not all that much considering the large amounts of territory I recently removed from your lackey Rhudaur.

The presence of Dark Servants in the West will come to an end very soon. The only question is, where should we send our armies first? To the Witch King? Or perhaps we should finish off Rhudaur and the Dunlendings? So many choices, so little time…

Regent Earnil &
the Lords of Cardolan

[Mike Carr]

Yes, you're right. You must be winning this game. Look at all you've accomplished. You've removed the WK from the NW,err, no wait you didn't. You kicked the Dragon Lord out of Mirk..., no wait, you penetrated deep into Mordor,umm, no that's not it.Hmmm.:confused: WAIT! I'VE GOT IT! You have managed to,as of yet, not lose! Yes, the FP must be winning.:rolleyes:


Ren (Not hallucinating, obviously seeing this game much clearer than you sir)

[Metriath]

You have managed to, as of yet, not lose! Yes, the FP must be winning.
The ring of power that Sauron gave you must finally be taking its toll. The DS are becoming increasingly delusional as the war progresses. Unless the DS nations of the West have some sort of “special” create +500 rank commander option, the West will soon fall to the Free Peoples.

Tell us, mighty Ren of your undertakings in this war. As one of the seven surviving Nazgul, you must have some interesting stories to speak of. How have the assassination attempts been going against my ally Northern Gondor?

Regent Earnil &
the Lords of Cardolan

[Mike Carr]

I guess that's what you gauge this game on, how many NG commanders are dead. I knew it had to be something strange. It's hard to tell from your maniacal speeches, you aren't suggesting that my agents should be out there killing armies comms(yet), are you? Surely you know my immediate concerns lie elsewhere, such as spilling the blood of Free troops by the thousands. I've got a clear path into NG now, maybe I can overrun a few NG comms for you.:p

Ren

[Metriath]

Surely you know my immediate concerns lie elsewhere, such as spilling the blood of Free troops by the thousands. I've got a clear path into NG now

Well, well, well. I guess the Dark Servents realized that they couldn't win this war on their own. My sources indicate that all of the neutral nations have been swayed by your lies and bribery.

The Easterlings nation has already decided to quit because of this development. This leaves Rhudaur, the Dunlendings, the Haradwaith, and the Corsairs all fighting on the same side as the evil Lord of Mordor. I suppose I can't really blame the neutrals for their weakness.

This game will not last that much longer. Even I realize that a 14 vs. 10 nation ratio against the Free Peoples is a no win scenario. In the meantime, I will take pleasure in watching the Dunlendings be masacred by our Free People armies.

Regent Earnil &
the Lords of Cardolan

[Mike Carr]

No, delusional one, it was probobly your extremely poor diplomacy. I don't care what you want to claim here on the forum, we all know what you guys did to Rhu was foolish, you attacked a neutral without provocation. Say whatever you want but he did nothing to you. As far as the Easties go, you say he quit but he's moving aggressively at Mordor. 14 to 10? Well, according to you it will be 12 to 10 soon and that's not so bad. Unless, of course, you're already setting the stage for the excuse phase before you drop.:p

Ren

[Metriath]

No, delusional one, it was probobly your extremely poor diplomacy. I don't care what you want to claim here on the forum, we all know what you guys did to Rhu was foolish, you attacked a neutral without provocation….Unless, of course, you're already setting the stage for the excuse phase before you drop.

Delusional?!! The Dark Servants seem to be obsessed about the goings on with Rhudaur. Let’s try to go over things one last time for those who are reading this for the first time: The movement of Rhudaur’s army towards Arthedain during the first couple of turns of this game could only have been interpreted as an act of aggression by this player. If he had even tried to get in touch with the Free Peoples, we would have left him alone. We even warned the Rhudaur player that we would ATTACK him if he didn’t explain his military movements.

He chose not to for some reason.:(

So, on turn 4, it was finally decided by myself and the Noldo that we should remove the threat of Rhudaur for the time being. Mission accomplished.:cool:

I can understand why the Duns turned DS – they saw a perfect opportunity to strike against us. The Haradwaith too saw an opportunity to gain power. However, the goings on in the North does not explain the choices of allegiance by the Corsairs. I can only imagine that the Corsairs player is hoping to be number 1 in this game. After all, his victory points seem to indicate that the Corsairs are indeed the most successful nation in the game. It seems fitting somehow, that none of the neutrals currently allied to the DS, informed the Free Peoples of there new diplomatic stance.:rolleyes:

Did the DS in some way, hope to surprise the Free Peoples by sudden military action by the neutrals? A very interesting tactic.:p

As for the Free Peoples dropping out of this game? You wish!!! Facts being facts, of the 25 nations involved in this war, there are currently 11 nations allied to the Free Peoples, and 14 nations allied to the Dark Servants. I’m not sure any team has ever emerged victorious against such staggering odds. As such, I will not blame any of my teammates if they do decide to drop from this game. All I know is this: The Dunlendings will soon be in the same position as Rhudaur…in ruins. Southern Arnor will soon belong to the Free Peoples once again. Nothing will stop us.:D

[Arthedain73]

In old game 88 the FP were outnumbered 12 to 6 and still won.

[Mike Carr]

Not obsessing with Rhuduar, just making a point about the Neutrals. If someone is on the fence, not leaning either way, don't you think that your inappropriate actions may have swayed them? And by the way, I DON'T want you to drop. I want to crush you like the bugs that you are. YOU were the one crying about the odds against you and how the game would be over soon, read your own posts.

Ren


PS- Keep insulting the Neutrals, I'm sure no one will take it with them to the next game they see you in.:rolleyes:

[Metriath]

Not obsessing with Rhuduar, just making a point about the Neutrals. If someone is on the fence, not leaning either way, don't you think that your inappropriate actions may have swayed them?

That’s very interesting Ren. Especially considering the other neutrals all seemed to agree with our attack on Rhudaur at the time.

Also, I’m not for one moment complaining about the odds being against the Free Peoples in this game. Although the odds are indeed against us, Arthedain73’s comments clearly indicate that even the underdog can emerge victorious eventually.

Regent Earnil &
The Lords of Cardolan


PS. If the neutrals are really this sensitive to our flames and idle commentary, then they should say so. It wouldn’t do for anyone to have hurt feelings after all.:rolleyes:

[Mike Carr]

Ok, I think we've about worn that subject out. Perhaps you'll run into a little luck and we'll have something else to talk about, otherwise we'll discuss the terms of your surrender in about 7 - 10 turns.:D

Ren

[Belethain]

The clanging of his steel boots echoed through the halls of the palace. The soldier was all but spent as he burst through the doors of the throne room. Belethain sat next to the throne, even though as steward of Dunland while Enion was away destroying Cardolan, it was his right to sit in the grand chair, he still held it in awe. The soldier fell before him panting, and clutching a nasty wound. Belethian glimpsed the broken shaft of a Noldo arrow jutting from the bleeding hole in the mans fine steel armor.

"Sir, the Free have musted a counter attack against us."

Belethain looked more than a little surprised... "Really," he said, " After all this time they finally managed to find there asses with two gauntlets and a torch? How many did they bring? Surely its not that left ove rrabble from Cardolan."

" Well sir, a cardolan army is in the field, but we are mor concerned about the large Noldo and Dwarf forces."

Belethain's mirth quickly faded. " Dwarves you say, but the dark ones assured us that when they broke out of Mordor the Dwarves would be too busy in the east to bother us, curse those Wraithes. Oh well. Whats a few hundred elves and dwarves."

" Its worse than that sir, They are but a days ride away and we estimate there strength at anywhere between 7 to 10 thousand. The elves and humans are no worry but the dwarves are already burning one of our northern camps, and our inablity to recruit a dragon will hurt our defense. The bridge will soon be back up at the Tharbad ruin and they will have free access to our capital. If we cannot secure a backup soon will we be done in...

Belethain looked sadly at the throne.

" This is trouble indeed"

[Metriath]

A heavy mist covered the plains of Dunland in the early morning hours of what was sure to be a major turning point in the war of the wraiths. Lady Miriel II, leader of the remaining Cardolan armies, surveyed the scene in front of her. To the east, no more than 5 leagues distance, lay the ancient city of Larach Duhnnan, the current capital of the Dunlending despot Enion.

A scout came forward just then and relayed news to Miriel II that the Dunlendings had for some unknown reason, moved the majority of their armies out of Larach Duhnnan into the surrounding countryside. Could it be true? Had the Dunlending commanders simply handed this war to Cardolan without so much as even leaving a decent garrison behind to guard their lands?

"Very good. Begin to divide the cavalry and infantry divisions into tight formations," commanded Miriel II. "We will free the populace of Larach Duhnnan from Dunlending tyranny at day break. To War!"

[Metriath]

Misery, misery, misery.

That’s what you’ve unleashed by insulting the Free Peoples. I must admit, that assassinating Pelendur and Haladar IV was a good test of the DS’ collective skill against my nation. Two 40 ranked commanders, terminated in 13 turns…I’m really impressed.:rolleyes: Now I find two DS armies on my capital for me and my allies to destroy. I guess the evil ones never learn.

How’s your Dunlending lackey holding up after last turn? Losing three characters in one turn has to be tough. Don’t worry, the bodies of Aonghas, Elharian, Vestril, and even Paddro of Rhudaur, will now decorate the walls of the newly redesigned Cardolan provincial capital of Larach Duhnnan.:p

Regent Earnil,
the Supreme Ruler of Cardolan.

_____________________________________
When diplomacy fails…the ass kicking begins

[Mike Carr]

Hey Earnil,
You kind of obsessed about us not killing NG's army commanders earlier. I just want to make you happy, so where should I send the corpses?:)

Ren

[Metriath]

No t.v. and no beer makes Homer something, something...

Don't worry about it Ren,

The Dunlending characters I just wiped out more than make up for your puny assassinations.

Regent Earnil
- Ren's enemy to the West:cool:

[Belethain]

Not to belittle your achievement at my capitol...but bragging about killing my 40 commander, a 50 mage who has done nothing but sell food ALL game and my newest emissary( 39 emissary, good bonus on creation, wasted though) isnt really brag worthy, espescially as they were all even challenges that could have gone either way...

Capturing Larach Duhnnan is brag worthy however and my hat is off to you, you just squeaked by my blocking army, and I payed the price.

One turn ealrier and you would have eliminated me, as it took my Dark allies a little while to lend me Pectoral to get my mountain city/castle up and running. The big surprise was the North Gondor army, Pelargir is about burn and he had time to send troops, prescious cavalry no less, to attack me. I am the least important Nation in the game. It looks suspiciously like the last desperate attempts of team wanting to eliminate SOMEBODY before they drop.

It is getting fun though the armies I was building to send in through the back of Southern Gondor was killing me along with keeping up my defending armies, so now Im not bleeding out 34k a turn...

And yes it looks like the Noldo army will double eliminate me and the WK ( and himself maybe) at your capital, but thats cool that army had a good run... we destroyed what 3 MT and 3 towns, leaving you with 3 starting pop centers. I think you have alot of work ahead of you to break even on that score...

So I guess, Im glad to see your still in it, good game and may the best team win...

P.S. Damn your emissaries, damn them to hades.

[Metriath]

So I guess, I'm glad to see your still in it, good game and may the best team win...

An excellent sentiment. It’s always good to hear from another DS player besides the always entertaining Fire King.:p This game is really starting to get interesting.

Moreover, I find the appearance of Dunlending / Witchking cavalry armies at my capital extremely interesting. I would have thought you would have used your remaining forces against Arthedain, with such strong Noldo forces in the area.

Regent Earnil


P.S. My emissaries are not nearly as aggravating as the DS agent squads located at Metriath.

[Belethain]

Ulf Dilan steadied himself on his horse. The cold winds had begun to blow through the vale. Below this hill, one of Dunland's LAST hills, lay Larach Duhnnan. Within its walls the mighty Cardolan army slept peacefully.

Anger at that thought gave Ulf Dilan a bit of warmth. Their capitol had fallen. Elharian with all his wizardry and knowledge, hadnt forseen it or his own death. Enion had been gone for months with no word and now a report had come in that Belethain had been captured on the southern front by Gondorian dogs.

Enion had promised the Duns a great victory if they sided with the Dark One. All of Cardolan's riches would be theirs. But now Ulf Dilan sat alone on his hill. Lord of a broken kingdom. With no Dark Servants in sight to aid him.

Ulf Dilan was glad to see the sunrise, it would chase away the cold. But wait... it was not time for sunrise. A few other soldiers shambeled over, as did Eribhen.

"What manner of sorcery is this", she asked.

And Ulf Dilan smiled. And he was warmed by the knowledge that his lord and king Enion was alive and well, and he was awed by the thought that even at this great distance, he could see METRIATH BURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Belethain]

I would have thought you would have used your remaining forces against Arthedain, with such strong Noldo forces in the area.

I try to always finish one thing before I begin another. And as it turns out, they werent all that strong. I have a visit to a little Card town on the sea that I failed to threaten earlier and then its time to visit Arthedain... then the pesky elves...

[Mike Carr]

HEY!
What did you have to go and drop the bridge for:mad: Oh well, I guess I'll have to find someone else to play with;)

Ren

[LOTRPBM]

*Grumble grumble grumble* Damn gate crashers..... If you're going to visit, at least bring some chips and dip, like the Harad did....

Mark
Minas Anor Landlord (temporarily, at least.....)

[Metriath]

Clouded by the gloom of the early morning hours, Regent Hallas, lord of Dunland, bolstered his troops for what was to be a glorious battle ahead of them. “The Dunlendings are now on the run,” Hallas spoke quietly to his officers. “It will only take the subtlest of military advances to drive them across the Misty Mountains, back into the Eastern realm from whence they came.”

Truth be known, the once mighty kingdoms that made up the land of Cardolan had suffered tremendously at the hands of the Dark Servants and their underlings. Three major towns, two towns, and worst of all, the great city of Metriath had all been laid waste. Its fires could still be seen burning across the open plains. “They can be rebuilt,” Hallas muttered to himself. “Only this time, the resources of Dunland and Rhudaur shall be made available to us. We will rebuild quickly from the ashes of our enemies.”

After all, little now stood in the way of the Cardolan war machine. The latest news from the Northern realms indicated that the Witch King and Rhudaur were both in serious financial crisis. Only gold transfers from the Havens of Umbar now kept these once powerful adversaries afloat. “Once the Dunlending threat has been taken care of, we shall march against Rhudaur,” announced Hallas to his cavalrymen. “Also, I have received word from Warlord Earnil that he has taken command of a vast army in the Western realm, and will reach the Greyflood in a month’s time.”

[Metriath]

The DS may have killed Hallas and Aethelan, and even destroyed my invading army in the Dunland. The Duns may have even renamed Metriath: The Folly of Hallas. However, the war is far from over.

Earnil and his vassals have arrived at the Greyflood.:cool: