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  1. In case you haven't heard, The Knights Radiant has been on a quest. A quest to help bring a more interesting state of affairs to Orbis. The "politics" in Politics and War have become a stale rerun of bipolar arguments. The "war" in Politics and War has become completely absent for most. This isn't healthy for TKR, nor is it healthy for Orbis at large. As the #1 alliance in the game, we hold a certain responsibility to lead by example and work to bring about something new. As a result, we've been speaking with alliances all around this wonderful place to drum up support. Not for friends to become enemies. Not for enemies to become friends. But support for a cause bigger than individual alliances. Support for an Orbis with less paper, more political intrigue, and more small scale conflict. We have found that many alliances agree with this ideal. Some have taken it upon themselves to begin the process of evolving Orbis. We applaud the actions by R&R, Dark Brotherhood, Rise of the Undead Mob, Nuclear Knights, Seven Kingdoms, Knights Templar, and Rose in helping to facilitate this effort. We hold nothing but respect for those friends who have stood with us, fought in the trenches with us, and joined our causes. Friendships are not easily forged, nor are they easily forgotten, but in order to bring about the ideal Orbis we envision, tough decisions must be made. To that end, TKR has given notice of cancellation of our MDoAP to Guardian. This is TKR's oldest treaty, dating back more than 2 years and we sincerely thank them for standing by us. We've been through a lot together, more than could ever be stated here, but we look forward to what the future holds for us both. We find it necessary to address a growing narrative that has been floating around the OWF regarding whether or not our withdrawal and subsequent dissolution of the sphere is legitimate or whether it is simply a trap to lure unsuspecting alliances into an unfavorable situation. To that, we say this: the largest contributing factor to our decision is hope for a more interesting and politically fluid Orbis, both for our alliance and the community at large. We understand the role our alliance has played up in contributing to this situation but we also recognize that we are not alone in the actions that led us to this current political climate. Henceforth, we will not stand for any form of hegemonic gameplay nor will we stand by and allow anyone to take advantage of our commitment to change. We do not subscribe to the idea of "proving" our commitment to change by weakening ourselves with pointless wars with our former associates. Circumstances change and conflict may come naturally but we reject it being a prerequisite for anyone to consider these sequences of events legitimate. That being said, we encourage you to follow in our footsteps and join our movement. Seek out new relations, make your own sphere with like-minded alliances. If your ideas for change needs a bit of cred in order to get off the ground, shoot us a message and we'll see what we can do to help. Cultivating a more dynamic Orbis is our ultimate goal. It is our expectation that with these changes, TKR can be a part of pursuing an Orbis environment where war can more freely happen, where it isn't necessary to consolidate power, and where alliances are less constrained by the tangled web we've woven for ourselves. TKR is ready to welcome this new Orbis. We are willing to defend this ideal as far as is needed and hope to forge relationships with others who share this ideal. We know we cannot do this alone but are hopeful the collective actions taken thus far are the beginnings of better times. Signed, King of the Heralds: TheCreepyLurker Herald of FA: Kayser Herald of War: Adrienne Herald of IA: SaintlyBloody Herald of Growth: Schirminator
    12 points
  2. I happen to know a thing or two about lurkers... Keno, specifically. I hear Kastor has a deal open to roll AO if you lose... Seems legit... You'll have to work out the $15M difference on your own though. A miracle. Sincerely, A Creepy Lurker PS Welcome to Orbis!
    12 points
  3. When I read the thread title I thought this was gonna be TKR declaring war on Nordic Sea Raiders.
    11 points
  4. GG, Memph's gonna single handedly roll TKR
    5 points
  5. As the good samaritan that I am, I've been delivering freshly harvested organs to local ERs. How many lives have you changed?
    4 points
  6. It doesn't matter. Trash is trash is trash.
    4 points
  7. It takes two to tango, if no one was willing to partner with SK, the move would not have led to anything. KT is helping to establish a sphere unto their selves. Where one did not exist before. That is something to promote. Edit. I would also like to add shaming IQ will not lead them to believe this move is being made in good faith. It takes time to consider moves and build trust. While I disagree with some of the skepticism that some of these moves have been viewed through, they are not entirely unreasonable. Give em some time to digest things.
    4 points
  8. Isn't Bashtion that white supremacist dude who was in T$. And Acadia. Got banned from Arrgh channel and what not....
    4 points
  9. So, Lordship seems to be out, Abbas is the new co-host. Coming back every Sunday night at 8 or 9pm. Or maybe Friday, depending on if Seeker plans to do his show. Link: https://discord.gg/snBP5dd See you there.
    3 points
  10. Dear TKR, Thank you for your kind welcome to this game. As a new player, I often feel confused about what to do, and how to proliferate myself politically. Money is rough to come by too. Raiders lurk at every corner. I feel lost, and your kindness shines as a bright beacon for me. Your offer for membership in your alliance is much appreciated. I do have a question before I make my decision however: What would I need to invest this 35 million in? How was it procured? Will I need to pay it back? It's a sizeable sum- I do not want to end up in debt for 6 months. Does your protection extend to raiders? I have been troubled by them. What would I need to do to join? I look forward to your response. Sincerely, A new player.
    3 points
  11. 3 points
  12. This is topic about the current HATE not spreading correctly. As delightul minister of FA of Hate loving Bamika nation I encourage you to press downvote here and on other posts made by delightful general Hit-Girl. More Hate more wealthy our citizens will become. Open your heart for spreading HATE! Thank you assassinwholes* for attention *delete assinw
    3 points
  13. dead meme don't bother selling, you won't get a good ROI
    3 points
  14. After our brave ally, Zodiac, decided to declare war on the monstrous and despicable alliance, Nordic Sea Raiders. Cornerstone has decided, after a very slim vote of 5 - 0, to declare war on the Nordic Sea Raiders. Down with the savagery, down with it. Let us tame these beasts, no longer shall we have to live with such animals. No longer shall we fear for our lives and loved ones every time we step out of our homes. No longer shall we have to feel horror every second of every day and of every year. By God's grace, we shall tame these beasts that call themselves the Nordic Sea Raiders. Signed by the Royal Court The Roi, Aristide The Grand Duc of State, Soter The Grand Duc of Commerce and Archbishop, Rache The Grand Duc of Swords, Rok Semloh The Grand Duc of Interior, ForgotPants *I had no consent from gov, may be booted from office.
    3 points
  15. i down voted but I'm self conscious about my weight so i took it back
    3 points
  16. I'm just confused cause he told me once that PoC enjoy working the low end jobs that pay min wage due to not being educated enough like white people, (yes his words) so him being "chinese" seems to me to be a huge coverup just to say whatever he wants without consequences.
    3 points
  17. This is talk about the current war on christmas.
    2 points
  18. 2 points
  19. You're doing it wrong, you have to beg for upvotes in order to achieve your goal.
    2 points
  20. Appreciate your bravery. Upvoted.
    2 points
  21. You're getting rusty Partisan.
    2 points
  22. 1/10 1 point for the effort, 0 for execution. Swing and a miss
    2 points
  23. I gave you two downvotes and an upvote because I was trying to cancel everyone else out.
    2 points
  24. Being a white supremacist or a nazi is not a prequisite to being racist. Just because Asian communities don't like blacks doesn't mean that makes them white supremacists or nazis. You calling everyone who you don't like a nazi or white supremacist doesn't make it true.
    2 points
  25. When one has been caught multiple times using slurs and advocating for the deaths of people based on inborn traits, one tends to attract the label. As do their apologists.
    2 points
  26. In the South, some Asian communities really dislike Black Americans. So who knows. EDIT: durmij isn't wrong with his statement. Idolizing isolationism is a consistent trait in white supremacy.
    2 points
  27. That's some hardcore mental gymnastics you got there.
    2 points
  28. takes one to know one we are what we eat Words speak louder than actions One man's trash is another man's treasure Give a man trash and he is fed for a day, teach a man to be trash and he can live forever once trash always trash trash, trash, makes many trash wasn't built in a day see no trash, hear no trash, speak no trash trash is cheap trash is always greener on the other side
    2 points
  29. You missed a golden opportunity to call Redarmy's mother fat and ugly and prove once and for all the split is real.
    2 points
  30. The more threads, the more down-repping.
    2 points
  31. Mod anonymity is a huge issue I for one support our secret, ideologically motivated forum police.
    2 points
  32. I like how you expect people to know what the original treaty was and what the different clauses were.
    2 points
  33. So the response to TKR is by signing an MDP? o7 Oculus.
    2 points
  34. Good luck to both. How much time were you thinking?
    2 points
  35. This is the path we must take. Thank you Guardian for being as understanding and patient as you have been. It means a lot. Let it be known the intent with which we journey onwards, towards the horizon.
    2 points
  36. Soon to be added to my wiki: How Shifty was reborn as Lucifer After the mass nuking of Pantheon, Shifty's body was heavily irradiated and slowly dying. He continued to nuke and missile strike those around him. After there was nothing, Shifty imploded and was consumed by a bright bluish white light and everything around him was slowly being pulled into space. The rift threw him into darkness and for weeks he spent his days contemplating all his actions. He saw his entire existence; the good, the bad, and that which never was. Through the darkness he saw all his potential opportunities, all of which of course, were missed. As he finally gave up and found solace in the warp, he found himself tumbling through space. Of course, it was not space, for space a cold vacuum with intense radiation. Instead, Shifty found himself surrounded by a heavy air that he found difficult to breathe, but no need to exhale. He could walk in any direction, but was weightless and there was no dimensional axis. He simply existed. There he saw himself enveloped in light and reached out. He heard a voice tell him, "this is not the end, this is but the beginning for you, it is the end for all others." He found himself born again. Shifty now arose not as Shifty Stranger, but as what he was always meant to be, the great deceiver of nations. His otherworldly origin now was not just a fluke or paranormal, but preordained and prophetic. He had returned to deliver his people as... Lucifer Morningstar
    2 points
  37. It’s called Kinetic, by order of Roquentin.
    1 point
  38. Can't say I agree with this. Then again, it is something unprecedented.
    1 point
  39. So you admit that you only made this announcement for the attention? For shame! Is this your first time here? Do you honestly expect any of these people to put in the effort to go back and find a treaty that was signed several months ago just to figure out what changes you've made to it?
    1 point
  40. You’re just asking for it at this point
    1 point
  41. One of the key issues is the rules themselves. They are far too open for interpretation and are rarely ever applied evenly because of this, but rather at the discretion of the moderator/s. This means a community member can read a rule, think hes not breaking said rule, break it based on the subjective standard of the moderator or moderation team, and be warned for doing so. If you define the rules more clearly, than even if people don't agree with said rules, they know they are breaking them and have no defense against punishment for doing so. According to the Flaming, Trolling and Name Calling rules, 70% of the posts on this forum would be considered against the rules. Unless its actual harassment (which you still have to define) it should not be against the rules. Then you have the Racism and Sexism rules, which are completely open to interpretation, especially if you pay attention to politics and see the wild degree by which people define those terms. It also doesn't even mention homophobia, so I could technically go around disparaging gay people without any justifiable punishment if the moderators were actually true to enforcing the forums rules. You should clearly define what you mean by sexism and racism (and homophobia) rather than leaving the definition as vague as it is. The rules should be a clear instruction manual for the moderators to read and enforce, Another rule that is too open. Obviously some kid coming along and posting about the weather in a thread about X alliance declaring war on Y alliance is derailing the thread, but there are plenty of times when a thread naturally moves in a direction separate from the OP. Especially in the alliance affairs and general debate sections. Also the correct way to respond to this should really be to warn the person and delete the derailing posts rather than lock the entire thread. I'm not even sure how you can feasibly enforce this one. This is probably the worst rule of all. For starters, what is considered a hate group is in many cases heavily subjective\, various sources will rule differently based on their own political ideology and in some cases pure political narrative pushing. Secondly, if you aren't going to list specific hate groups you can't really expect people to know which ones you consider to be hate groups etc. At which point it becomes at the moderators discretion and that isn't a good thing. Good taste is subjective. Realistically this should just include the stuff reference under "inappropriate imagery". As for the sexual rule, this one has been historically enforced unevenly. I had a picture of a chicks butt as a my avatar for like 6 months back in 2016-2017 and it wasn't an issue, then recently Durmstrang made a DOE with some ladies without about the same lever of clothing (swimsuit area covered) and it became an issue. I think the mods messed up on that one and didn't read their own rules on the subject. This should be removed or at the very least only apply to @Alex The entire crux of the issue is you give the moderators way too much discretion over ruling on things, and this is a blank check to rule anyway they want. The rest of the rules are mostly fine, since they are clear and you can obviously know when you are breaking them. I tend to agree with @Gabranth that the no call out rule is a bad one. I understand that the proper course of action is supposed to be to contact @Alex but as hes admitted already his oversight isn't 100% on point and he can't always be reached. Moderators should have accountability.
    1 point
  42. Not quite new to the game, but new to the politics of it. Plus I was just poking fun of OP, no harm in that is there?
    1 point
  43. And in todays news of The Socialist Ottoman Empire we have: "Jeinffer, I bet you 10 bucks that this will start a large war in PnW" "Deal, Josh!"
    1 point
  44. Given that Alex deemed the last thread to be against forum rules, threads on the exact same theme are not to be allowed. The thread has been locked.
    1 point
  45. As this thread is a call-out thread to the moderators, it has been locked and warns will be given to the OP and others in violation of this rule. If you have concerns about the moderation team, please PM Alex about it. Following the rules isn't hard guys.
    1 point
  46. Current Mechanics: You can spy and engage in warfare against nations that are active (non-vacation mode) You can spy on nations regardless of range, so long as you are in an active war against said opponent If your opponent switches to vacation mode, you may still send in ground, air, naval, missile and nuke attacks against them, however, their nation is disabled and unable to retaliate against you Once said opponent switches to vacation mode, you are unable to spy said opponent Problem with current mechanic: Handicaps player's ability to fully engage in warfare against those who switched to VM during an active war Proposed Change: If an opponent switches to vacation mode, you may engage in all acts of war during the time that war is active, including espionage Why this change is necessary: It is my understanding that the purpose of allowing nations to continue to send in ground, air, naval, missile and nuke attacks against war opponents who jumped into vacation mode after being attacked is to discourage misuse of vacation mode to avoid war. Allowing nations to also spy said opponents is merely an extension of that purpose to discourage VM misuse. To be clear, I'm not advocating for any spy attacks against VM nations who have no active wars. This suggestion is only for nations that are actively engaged in a war, then decide to switch into VM.
    1 point
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