Power's Edge: Web of Intrigue - International News for Turn 25

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From the Grapevine:

  • A secret message has leaked! One player reportedly sent this message to another:
    Hi, I am undertaking some big things with one of my neighbour and friend. I would like to take this opportunity to fortify our relationship and extend our peace agreement. Are you undertaking any way, do you have any enemies? I might assist you shall you need assistance... Sorceress Kirdel

  • A secret message has leaked! One player reportedly sent this message to another:
    Not much happening here. I am on the lookout for just causes to support. I am surprised that you chose to make peace with the you-know-who -- what were your reasons? If you seek only some extra hands to pursue true justice, let me know...

  • A secret message has leaked! One player reportedly sent this message to another:
    Care to extend our non-aggression pact to turn 40?

  • A secret message has leaked! One player reportedly sent this message to another:
    Greetings soon-to-be neighbor. I hope I can count on a peaceful border with your nation, as I consider us friends. I know you have assisted my good friend Elessar in his struggles, so I look upon you positively. I propose a peace treaty between our nations in the interest of future cooperation. Hope to hear from you soon.

  • A secret message has leaked! One player reportedly sent this message to another:
    I accept your offer. I would like to discuss some other issues/opportunities very soon: please contact me at PESchult@cfl.rr.com.

  • Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between Ubuu and Drixtar.
  • Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between Harald Hardrada and W.T.Sherman.
  • Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between Drixtar and Ubuu.
  • Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between W.T.Sherman and Drixtar.
  • Observers report seeing a diplomatic message pass between My Pretty Pony and Bynder.
  • Emissaries of The Watchers carry this message to all:
    Sherman/Hawk - Please clarify whether you still feel it is ok to attack nations based on who their leaders were in a previous life?

  • Emissaries of Mr. Potato Head carry this message to all:
    I wuld be greatful for any help, as I am getting pasted by both okavango and Golden Horde, they have the majority of their armies on my border, the rest of their regions are ripe for the taking

  • Emissaries of Harald Hardrada carry this message to all:
    Ahhh, the relief. My troops at last get to stretch their legs. I have watched Tzu try to justify his clearly treacherous backstab, but find it all rather unpalatable. I therefore consider it my right, as an honourable nations, to help correct such wrongs...

  • Emissaries of Tzu Doh Nam carry this message to all:
    A call to all nations to rise against Sherman and Hawk.... All contact welcome-friendly messages or otherwise: dschult@colgate.edu

  • Emissaries of W.T.Sherman carry this message to all:
    Tzu - it's only your own greed that is killing you now, so blame yourself :-(

  • Emissaries of Batu carry this message to all:
    Potato, I broke no treaty with you. I proposed a peace treaty between our nations, and you never replied at all. Treaties are mutual agreements, not unilateral offers. No one has been wronged here, just a simple fight.

  • Emissaries of painted dog carry this message to all:
    Mr. Potato Head, I do not understand how Khan Batu broke any treaty when none existed, an acceptance is needed finalize a treaty. Plus you attacked the Golden Horde, I have a pact with them & will fight along side my friends.

  • Explorers loyal to Harry Palmer have connected to a region belonging to Huitzilopochtli!
  • Explorers loyal to Hawk have connected to a region belonging to H. Hornblower!
  • Explorers loyal to Thakgar Bigteeth have connected to a region belonging to Bynder!
  • Explorers loyal to Huitzilopochtli have connected to a region belonging to WI-Independents!
  • Harry Palmer has renamed the region I Spy-383 as Macchu Pichu.
  • AFENG has renamed the region AFENG-394 as Bankleft.
  • Fighting! There are reports that Batu fought with Mr. Potato Head at Diplomacy!
    ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers retreat in disarray!

  • Invasion! There are reports that a massive force loyal to Harald Hardrada invaded Tzu Doh Nam at Tzu Doh Nam-204!
    ... the victorious attackers take control!

  • Skirmish! A small force loyal to Tzu Doh Nam challenged W.T.Sherman at Vedeno!
    ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

  • Battle! There are reports that Balzar attacked Elessar at Annuminas!
    ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers retreat in disarray!

  • Fighting! There are reports that AFENG fought with WI-Independents at Independent-397!
    ... the victorious attackers rename the region AFENG-397!

  • Skirmish! A small force loyal to Tzu Doh Nam challenged W.T.Sherman at Tsa-Vedeno!
    ... the defenders report the incident to headquarters!

  • Battle! There are reports that Shaitan attacked W.T.Sherman at Union-379!
    ... the victorious attackers take control!

  • Battle! There are reports that Ima Noob attacked WI-Independents at Independent-391!
    ... the victorious attackers rename the region Diseased-391!

  • Invasion! There are reports that a massive force loyal to painted dog invaded Mr. Potato Head at Yahtzee!
    ... the victorious attackers take control!

  • Fighting! There are reports that Batu fought with Mr. Potato Head at Guesstures!
    ... the victorious attackers take control!

  • Fighting! There are reports that Batu fought with Mr. Potato Head at Taboo!
    ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers retreat in disarray!

  • Battle! There are reports that W.T.Sherman attacked Tzu Doh Nam at Jokhar!
    ... the victorious attackers take control!

  • Fighting! There are reports that AFENG fought with WI-Independents at Independent-396!
    ... the surviving defenders cheer as the last attackers retreat in disarray!

  • Region Disconnect: The connection between Tau Baba Mundi-384 and Huejotzingo has broken. Both places now have an additional external connection possible.
  • P.E. Census Report: The gamespace now contains a total of 398 regions controlled by a total of 30 Leaders.

    The Leading Leaders on Turn 25

    (To be listed this turn, a Leader must control 10 or more Regions and be among the top 10 Leaders for a given stat.)

    Most
    Regions    		Most
    Units    		Most
    Production    		Best Regions
    (Prod./Region)    		Best Defenses
    (Units/Region)    		Maxing Out
    (Units/Prod.)
    1.H. Hornblower 20
    2.Elessar 19
    3.temple 19
    4.Kirdel 18
    5.The Watchers 18
    6.painted dog 17
    7.Huitzilopochtli 17
    8.Frobenius 16
    9.Thakgar Bigteeth 15
    10.Batu 15
    1.Elessar 439
    2.Thakgar Bigteeth 438
    3.temple 416
    4.painted dog 385
    5.The Watchers 376
    6.Ubuu 356
    7.Harry Palmer 338
    8.H. Hornblower 336
    9.Frobenius 330
    10.Mr. Potato Head 319
    1.Elessar 47
    2.H. Hornblower 43
    3.temple 42
    4.Thakgar Bigteeth 38
    5.painted dog 37
    6.Huitzilopochtli 37
    7.The Watchers 34
    8.Kirdel 33
    9.Frobenius 30
    10.Hawk 29
    1.Thakgar Bigteeth 2.5
    2.Elessar 2.5
    3.AFENG 2.4
    4.W.T.Sherman 2.3
    5.Mr. Potato Head 2.3
    6.temple 2.2
    7.Harald Hardrada 2.2
    8.painted dog 2.2
    9.Huitzilopochtli 2.2
    10.H. Hornblower 2.1
    1.Thakgar Bigteeth 29.2
    2.Mr. Potato Head 29.0
    3.Ubuu 23.7
    4.Elessar 23.1
    5.painted dog 22.6
    6.Harry Palmer 22.5
    7.Harald Hardrada 22.5
    8.temple 21.9
    9.Jaranka 21.7
    10.My Pretty Pony 21.3
    1.Ubuu 16.2
    2.Jaranka 13.0
    3.Mr. Potato Head 12.8
    4.Drixtar 12.4
    5.Harry Palmer 12.1
    6.My Pretty Pony 11.5
    7.Thakgar Bigteeth 11.5
    8.The Watchers 11.1
    9.Frobenius 11.0
    10.painted dog 10.4

    Strategic Status Summary for Turn 25

    Units and Production

    LeaderNationRegionsUnitsProductionProd/RegionUnits/RegionUnits/Prod
    AFENGAFENG10  152  24   2.4   15.2   6.3  
    Angus the GreatValhalla13  201  26   2.0   15.5   7.7  
    BalzarLands of Magic1  24  6   6.0   24.0   4.0  
    BatuGolden Horde15  234  25   1.7   15.6   9.4  
    BynderByn13  272  27   2.1   20.9   10.1  
    DrixtarYuxtors15  285  23   1.5   19.0   12.4  
    ElessarEndor19  439  47   2.5   23.1   9.3  
    FrobeniusThe Order16  330  30   1.9   20.6   11.0  
    H. HornblowerRoyal Navy20  336  43   2.1   16.8   7.8  
    Harald HardradaNorseland10  225  22   2.2   22.5   10.2  
    Harry PalmerI Spy15  338  28   1.9   22.5   12.1  
    HawkHawk14  296  29   2.1   21.1   10.2  
    HuitzilopochtliAztec17  312  37   2.2   18.4   8.4  
    Ima NoobDiseased15  212  24   1.6   14.1   8.8  
    JarankaTau Baba Mundi12  260  20   1.7   21.7   13.0  
    KennendrasAstoec7  157  14   2.0   22.4   11.2  
    KirdelKirdel18  316  33   1.8   17.6   9.6  
    Mr. Potato HeadParker Brothers11  319  25   2.3   29.0   12.8  
    My Pretty PonyPetunia Pasture13  277  24   1.8   21.3   11.5  
    ShaitanThe Wamphyri9  162  13   1.4   18.0   12.5  
    Thakgar BigteethTuskoids15  438  38   2.5   29.2   11.5  
    The WatchersWatchers18  376  34   1.9   20.9   11.1  
    TomasTomas9  304  23   2.6   33.8   13.2  
    TrinityTrinity2  137  8   4.0   68.5   17.1  
    TwoCoolCoolsville9  264  20   2.2   29.3   13.2  
    Tzu Doh NamPlack13  178  21   1.6   13.7   8.5  
    UbuuUbuu's World15  356  22   1.5   23.7   16.2  
    W.T.ShermanUnion12  193  28   2.3   16.1   6.9  
    painted dogokavango17  385  37   2.2   22.6   10.4  
    templeAppalachia19  416  42   2.2   21.9   9.9  

    Connections, Borders and Links

    LeaderNationRegionsNeighboring
    Players    		Established
    Borders    		Internal
    Links    		Borders
    per Region    		Links
    per Region
    AFENGAFENG10  2  2  20   0.20   2.00  
    Angus the GreatValhalla13  6  7  30   0.54   2.31  
    BalzarLands of Magic1  2  2  0   2.00   0.00  
    BatuGolden Horde15  7  9  28   0.60   1.87  
    BynderByn13  4  4  26   0.31   2.00  
    DrixtarYuxtors15  7  7  28   0.47   1.87  
    ElessarEndor19  13  18  38   0.95   2.00  
    FrobeniusThe Order16  7  8  28   0.50   1.75  
    H. HornblowerRoyal Navy20  9  15  40   0.75   2.00  
    Harald HardradaNorseland10  3  3  18   0.30   1.80  
    Harry PalmerI Spy15  8  12  32   0.80   2.13  
    HawkHawk14  6  8  28   0.57   2.00  
    HuitzilopochtliAztec17  11  12  32   0.71   1.88  
    Ima NoobDiseased15  5  6  32   0.40   2.13  
    JarankaTau Baba Mundi12  3  3  28   0.25   2.33  
    KennendrasAstoec7  1  3  14   0.43   2.00  
    KirdelKirdel18  11  14  38   0.78   2.11  
    Mr. Potato HeadParker Brothers11  5  7  16   0.64   1.45  
    My Pretty PonyPetunia Pasture13  3  4  26   0.31   2.00  
    ShaitanThe Wamphyri9  4  4  16   0.44   1.78  
    Thakgar BigteethTuskoids15  8  10  32   0.67   2.13  
    The WatchersWatchers18  8  11  36   0.61   2.00  
    TomasTomas9  6  8  18   0.89   2.00  
    TrinityTrinity2  1  2  2   1.00   1.00  
    TwoCoolCoolsville9  4  4  20   0.44   2.22  
    Tzu Doh NamPlack13  5  5  28   0.38   2.15  
    UbuuUbuu's World15  8  9  30   0.60   2.00  
    W.T.ShermanUnion12  11  13  26   1.08   2.17  
    painted dogokavango17  9  9  32   0.53   1.88  
    templeAppalachia19  12  15  48   0.79   2.53  

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