Popular Post Buorhann Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2017 “Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.” – Jimi Hendrix TL;DR – Mensa HQ is disbanding. Like a sandstorm, Mensa HQ took over in the politics and warfare of PnW in a quick blinding movement that has arguably taken many by surprise and has directly AND indirectly changed the course of the game’s few facets of playing. In our second year of establishment, arguably our prime year, we’ve dominated the scene of military prowess and have held a strong voice (Sometimes an annoying one) in how politics play out. Initially starting off with an aggressive power holding leader in Pfeiffer and eventually going through Vanek then finally Avruch, Mensa has shifted from a villainous role to a more orderly role that wasn’t willing to take bullshit from anyone – both in allies and enemies alike. As a community, we often took the stance that as long as you were honest with us, we would be honest with you – whether you wanted the honesty or not and whether the honesty was good or bad – you got it. We were also quite vocal with our intentions too, afterall, if we wanted a war – it wouldn’t be hard to find out (With an exception or two, coughcough). No gods could best ours, no alliance could hold up to our coordination, and while we may be arrogant with that - we've held it up for a long time. There’s no doubt that many will discredit our effects or even the alliance as a whole, but all I can say is that our allies kept us around for a reason. With that said, I’d like to have some parting words as Mensa’s FA towards our allies and others. In general, each of you that has been tied to Mensa (Including UPN, SK, and BK), have been fun allies to have around. Whether we broke up due to differing perspectives or just wanting to change the game, I’d like to think both sides of the various treaties have learned a lot from the other. Guardian – You guys have been our longest allies. Starting from the horrendous, yet super fun, war in The Great VE War till now, you folks have supported us through everything. It’s crazy how awesome of allies you folks were. I’d say it’s a shame that your alliance had the leaders playing musical chairs, but I’d say it worked out great for you folks when you finally stabilized on Memph – arguably one of the wisest players in the game when he wakes up from time to time. Thank you for being with us from the beginning to the end. Syndicate – What a crazy time we’ve had establishing a dominating sphere huh? From the snek’s political scheming to the rabbit’s insane number crunching skills, you guys were a huge foundation block for our sphere. I’d say you guys have set the bar on how to establish an effective sphere and would beseech everyone who wishes to lead to look at the history of Syndicate’s leaders here. You’d learn a lot from what to do (and what not to do) here. I certainly did from both as a member of Syndicate and an ally of theirs. I have no doubt you guys will continue to succeed in whatever game your community decides to participate in. Arguably you guys have shaped this game moreso than any other in its history. Seven Kingdoms – From Tenages crazy backstabbing plan of Rose to the Gandalf fiasco, we cannot ignore the significant part you folks played in our development. While we may have some bickering here and there, we can’t hide the fact that we do respect a lot of your community. It’s a shame things ended as they did, but we’ve had some interesting times together – whether as allies or enemies. Rose – You know how much effort I had to put in to get a Mensa/Rose tie once durmij approached me about it? A LOT. There were many who weren’t willing to look past the rivalry we’ve had (And yet never fought each other directly for, heh). I’m glad that we finally got to look past our history because working with you guys have been a huge pleasure. Seriously. In the past I’ve mentioned that one of the crucial issues you folks suffered from as a coalition with your previous allies in Paragon and Covenant was the lack of good solid leadership and communication. We’ve seen first-hand how much you guys improved when things changed, both internally and externally. People can argue this, but the evidence is there. It's good to see the potential finally show itself. Viridian Entente – You guys came a long way. I miss the days of Impero’s influence as they were very interesting (And still are with his return, heh), but it seems we were destined to be the actual rivals. We’ve fought each other how many times now? 5? 6? I’d argue more times than any other alliance on alliance fights (Maybe UPN and Syndicate have more battles against each other?). It also seems both of our alliances have suffered from growing inactivity, but we can’t ignore the good fights we’ve had in the past. It’s been a pleasure. United Purple Nations – You guys supported us from the get-go, and for that, we have to hold respect for you on that despite the many, MANY, difficulties both of our alliances have had. I still remember when I was given loads of Munitions from a UPN member and told me to message her if we had any raider issues. That was my first impression coming into this game. I’m not quite sure where the differences began or how they began, but it’s been interesting to be on opposite ends. While I may personally disagree (or even dislike) a few folks you guys have, I still felt genuinely bad when things went south internally for your grand alliance – even though we’ve worked it to our advantages. It was impressive for how long UPN remained the top scoring alliance in the game, and I think you guys still hold that record? With your most recent moves, I hope you guys find stability and return to being a powerhouse. Black Knights – You guys were the most fun alliance to have around, and to even be a part of the BK alliance channel (That time when some people mistook me as a girl was priceless). I loved the theme we had going with the whole Top Gun bit on our treaty signing. Out of war, your channels were full of entertainment. During war, you guys were vicious as !@#$ and willing to take a beating for your fellow allies. While things have drastically changed, the history is unforgettable. Like I stated for our other usual rivals/enemies, I do hope you guys find stability and fix the holes that plagues other’s perspectives on you. You still have immense potential here. The Knights Radiant - Recently there's been some folks who have stated that you don't deserve the #1 spot. I disagree, I think you guys have earned it, but then again - not everybody gets to see the inner workings of your alliance and how your leaders are behind the scenes. The most recent wars and conflicts, you guys have been the hammer to our anvil and it was beautiful watching it in action. In all aspects of an alliance, you folks maintain some of the most necessary means of maintaining and building up an alliance. In some ways, I envy that. Dalinar/IC and Lordship, it's been a HUGE pleasure working with you two. Probably the most trustworthy individuals ever since I've gotten into this role for Mensa. You guys took our calls for honesty and held us to it, even when we had some minor disagreements - you guys listened. It's been great watching your alliance grow and developed. You've taken down notes on what works and what doesn't, and it shows. Pantheon - We were in talks to tie up a treaty and it would've been great, if we were sticking around. You guys have changed drastically since GPA's days and I wouldn't be surprised if you folks reach the #1 spot over TKR. The potential is definitely there to pull it off. In the wars we've fought together, I have been thoroughly surprised by the tenacity that Pantheon's members showed and I don't doubt that you guys will continue to expand on that ability of stubborness to refuse your enemies. Your leaders have been extremely patient with me and very understanding. That shows a strong humble base there that can carry your alliance a long way. THE Coalition - Whenever someone asked me about our sphere, I've always included you guys in the listing of alliances ever since you've supported Syndicate and then later the sphere as a whole. It was great having your leaders in our alliance chats, as they each didn't hold back from giving their opinions on various situations. Along with Guardian, you guys have been entirely supportive of our efforts, even going so far to spend your own money to keep us going without asking for any of it back. Extremely selfless friends and very loyal to the cause. I could go on about our friends and allies, but then it'll be crazy long wall ("It's not already hippo?"). We appreciate each of you for making the game interesting to us, whether as allies or enemies. What I find surprising, and had to hold back from admitting for a while, was our declining status. It was quite the hard thing to actually admit to, especially when you still maintain a strong presence in the political landscape with only 20ish regularly active members as we did with near 80. I think that’s a testament to how much of an impact we’ve had. As it is though, it’s time to hang it up. I’ve given notice to each of our allies. Each of our allies and friends have been beyond !@#$ing fantastic to work with. Thank you to each one of you. “Nothing is built on stone; all is built on sand, but we must build as if the sand were stone.” – Jorge Luis Borges Pride. Power. Pakistan. (Sidenote: Since I know this will be asked, the majority of Mensa’s community left due to radical sudden changes in the game. Many were frustrated with that. It wasn’t the changes themselves, but with our adaptation to the game’s mechanics and then having it change on us shortly after was the most frustrating factor. Whether you agree with that or not, it has clearly showed that some players dislike that. While it has improved recently, it goes to show you what happens when the damage is already done.) (Sidenote #2: I totally considered signing Lordaeron to a treaty then disbanding, but figured that would be too much. Kastor, you’re a riot and I would’ve totally signed your alliance if I could, but many just don’t trust you still. Even I don’t, but it would’ve been hilarious to see what mischief you’d get us into.) Adios Orbis. This is Hippo signing off from FA duties. (Sidenote #3: No I'm not leaving, yet, but some of us are while others are still debating on what they want to do) 44 Quote Warrior of Dio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfPCFQfOnLg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vanek26 Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2017 tl;dr This game isn't worth the effort. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryleh Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Zodiac and Mensa have fought, and it would have been likely that we would fight again... but it is still sad to see you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I never liked you, nor were your members worthy of respect. Your impact was overstated and as a whole you never lived up to the propaganda. But damn if I'm not gonna miss those dank-ass JoJo memes. o/ 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheonix Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Fun times. Good luck to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buorhann Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just now, Sargun said: I never liked you, nor were your members worthy of respect. Your impact was overstated and as a whole you never lived up to the propaganda. You know, I seriously debated between two replies to this - either "You're trolling." or "You need to make up your damn mind." I'm still debating on this. I hate you. 3 Quote Warrior of Dio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfPCFQfOnLg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yui Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Sad to see you go. But thank you for being a great unofficial ally, even if we didn't quite manage to make it official. *Packs you cakes and drinks for the journey*. Good luck for the future. <3 5 Quote Dorky Weeb One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chidz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 So my nation won't be reduced to ashes in a war with Mensa? Bueno Jk, you will be missed as one of the most influential and vocal part of our community 1 Quote Each of us bears his own Hell - Virgil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exar Kun -George Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Good luck to all of you, hope you all the best! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Brando Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Farewell Mensa ;-; *I guess I'll simply lurk on the eus forums now* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I loved Mensa, and a great deal of its membership. Its really a damn shame this happened. I'm gonna miss Mensa causing problems. So now I'm taking it upon myself to be the one to cause problems. From Ashes to ash, from dust to dust. Oh how the mighty fall. To Mensa, the mighty warrior. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalmor Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Farewell, Mensa! May your faith in Dio be strong, and may your steamrollers be full of fuel! o7 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayor Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 One of the only alliances that attacked me every time I raided them.. Mensa was good to their allies and members no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biel Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Requiescat In Pace Mensa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lordship Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Knights Radiant will be protecting the Mensa HQ alliance while they all make the transition either out of the game or whichever alliances they move to. Thanks for the kind words Buorhann, been an honor playing with you guys for 2 years now even if we weren't directly allied the whole time. May the sands of Pakistan guide you in your coming days. o7 8 Quote Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
丂ħ̧i̧₣ɫ̵γ͘ ̶™ Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 You either disband a hero or live long enough to see yourself become cancer. RIP P/W, it got a whole lot shittier and cancerous. Gonna wait for the post credits to see if there's a part 2 for Mensa 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 o/ Mensa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiber Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Dang. You guys certainly kept things interesting. It will be odd not having you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiho Nishizumi Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It is always saddening to see big players go. Your legacy will remain strong amogst friends and foes alike, even after the temple has long since been swept away. Good luck to you all in your future endeavours. P.S: Always good to see a Borges quote :p. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keza Purple Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 No S/O to Arrgh yikess, the only time I fought Mensa in the best war Hats off to you guys, *sends a package of rum* 3 Quote <Dragonk>Like I drink beer, nto it "You couldn't live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmokenny Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 This is an outrage, we still owe you nukes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack3top Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It was fun to fight with mensa last war, a memorabble war I wont forget, I wish everyone all the best in whatever decisions they make. Quote discussion before violence What I post do not represent the views of the alliance unless otherwise stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalev60 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Well mixed feelings here about that, but I guess at some-point there will always come the time when you realise there is no point in fighting the obvious darkness of Orbis slowly being lead down the shitter... Quote Charlie Chaplin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 40 minutes ago, Buorhann said: You know, I seriously debated between two replies to this - either "You're trolling." or "You need to make up your damn mind." I'm still debating on this. I hate you. itisamystery.emoji Godspeed, y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betulius Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 45 minutes ago, Buorhann said: You know, I seriously debated between two replies to this - either "You're trolling." or "You need to make up your damn mind." I'm still debating on this. I hate you. I ship it 2 Quote Dec 26 18:48:22 <JacobH[Arrgh]> God your worse the grealind >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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