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PE-RA-Diplo [Little Gamers]: Desire for NE
Date:Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:08:25 +0000

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Regardless of what anyone's individual expectations or desires for
this world, I think we may all agree that it's gotten "old."

This world started with rules quite a bit different from the rules
it's ending with. It's no secret that there were communications
between the many factions in this world prior to rules changing that
influenced the direction of future endeavors.

For my part, this world's gameplay has been spoiled and reduced due to
the many different vendettas and revenge scenarios involved. Not that
there's not a place in these worlds to pursue this aspect of the game,
but the childish nature of some of the verbal or physical attacks has
turned me off from the enjoyment of it. This is my reason for agreeing
to NE, to escape from this particular combination of enemies.

I plan to join and play in other worlds but there are some individuals
that I've met in this world who I will simply avoid at all costs so
that I do not have to deal with them in the same manner this world
did.

Regardless of the age or maturity level of these players, it's a sad
fact that, just like in other online games though most notably
MMORPG'S but also in other text-based gaming, that some percentage of
players will be eventually alienated by the "griefer" type player. I
hope that my next world does not subject me to the same situations or
the same degrees of said situations.

-Michael
Ruler of Little Gamers

p.s. One final note: Asterix, while I had no specific interaction with
you in game aside from having to endure your personality, I need to
say this. If you expect to be taken seriously in anything in life, at
the very least attempt to communicate properly and make an effort to
work on your grammar and spelling. Thank you.



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PE-RA-Diplo [Asterix]: To Liitle Gamers
Date:Thu, 03 Jun 2004 15:12:48 +0000

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Dear Little Gamers, 
you are so naive, so I really believe you are are little.
This game is about war and all physical etc. attacks you've mentioned
in your edification are Ok with the current rules. Owervise you should
claim the rules violation. Sic.
About vendettas. Unfortunately this game has not support this
beautiful feature.  I have tried it several times and always failed.
This means that any nation pissed off by you, Tzu or xXx should
immidiately quit this game and never come back.
You may be happy though, you have won this game. Or is it xXx who won
it? Probably it's him. And you just have not enough guts to challenge
the big duddy? It's my best guess and it is correct, sure.
About my grammar and spelling: your 'geek language' is not my native
so I don't really care about this.

That was my last message in this RA-world,
and you'll never be disturbed by Asterix anymore.
Rest in peace and enjoy your tranquil universe without 
quarrels and enemies.


**** This is regarding the real world ****
I think that you live in barbarian country, guys. See the news from
Iraq, what the hell are you doing there? And this is not a game - it's
a real tragedy and humanitarian disaster.


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PE-RA-Announce [Moderator]: Moderator Decisions
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:39:58 +0000

Announcement from the Moderator to All Leaders in Rival Alliances:

Although technically the "New Era" movement does not have the required
number of Leaders supporting it, I am going to invoke Rule 11
(Moderator Privilege, see
http://www.powersedge.net/archives/RA/rules.htm) and send this
Universe into a New Era anyway.  Updates and direct communication with
the Universe are hereby suspended;
if you have something to add to the History please send it to me
directly and I'll take care of it.  (A reply to this email should
reach me; if not, use the address on the powersedge.net home page.) 

The history of this universe has not unfolded in anything like the
manner I had hoped for in writing the rules, and I accept my due share
of the blame for the problems with the rules and their changes. But we
need to remember that the real reason we are here is to have fun and
hopefully learn a few things. It appears there's a broad consensus
that this Universe has reached the point where it no longer does what
it's meant to do, and it's better to declare an ending and restart. 
(We are fortunate to be able to do this; the real world is not so
kind.)

I propose two new Universes to succeed this one:  the first should be
played under something like the "old rules" of the Web of Intrigue
universe (unlimited communication, maybe no other special rules).  The
second would be played starting with the current, revised rules of
this Universe, in the hope that starting with the intent and spirit of
the rules clear to everyone, we'd have more fun with it.  I would make
a few amendments: synchronized diplomacy only (no communication
outside of the game system, so that in-game alliances are real and
real-world relationships play less of a role) and alliance victory
only (no New Era wimpiness).  Both new Universes would require all-new
identities for all Leaders.  Does anyone have any additional
suggestions?

-- The Moderator 

P.S. All of you should reread the Code of Conduct.  I see Code
violations by several Leaders here.  Now, I've been playing various
games with Asterix for many years, and I know that Players who are
American often have trouble understanding him, and his style is
certainly annoying if you don't understand where he's coming from
(hint: not the U.S.), but he's not immature and it's very relevant
that he didn't grow up speaking English and doesn't live within
American cultural norms. xXx, Tzu and Gamers - reread the "Everything
in English" part of the Code: I've seen all of you at various times
leap to unwarranted conclusions and say derogatory things based only
on someone else's writing style.  But in an international roleplaying
environment, fluency with English has little to do with anything,
could be someone acting purely in-character, and certainly is not
grounds for prejudice or discrimination about the real-world person.
(You don't have to like someone, and you can react however you like
in-character within the Universe.)  Asterix - Please reread the "Each
Universe is Self-Contained" and "Everything in English" parts othe
code: I need you to lay off the personal attacks and abusive language,
and leave the real-world politics back in the real world too; we all
agreed to leave the real world behind when we entered this fantasy
Universe. (P.S. Asterix, if you want a successful revenge, you have to
learn to build up your new nation more and get allies on your side
before re-fighting an old enemy whose nation has been well-fed, partly
on your own previous regions. 
Revenge can be done, and sometimes worked, though I won't say where or
by whom. But it's not easy.)