Reveilled

Just you wait. I'll win this game yet!

Ach, cheer up. It's not like I actually betrayed you. And besides, at the time I was considering it, it looked like you were going to finish up in the north far quicker than I had expected, so I was worried you would coast to an easy win. Besides, with an army in every Austrian home centre, I would say that I paid my price for that stillborn Russian alliance in blood. Once the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Now I am naught but the King of Serboslovakia. :'( <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Heh, they always fall for the crying emoticon... What made you think I was going to finish up north so quickly? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't really remember. It might have been about the time when France was NMRing and you and England seemed to be cooperating fairly well. I think I figured if that continued then I might well find myself with my back to an Anglo-German alliance before I could finish up an attack on Russia, and started to wonder if I might be better off sticking with my Russian alliance, at the very least until Turkey and Italy were finished, at which point I could take stock of the situation and decide who I should keep my alliance with at that time. Of course, it quickly emerged after that that I had been stabbed and you and England weren't so close after all, so that all quickly put paid to that idea.

Ach, cheer up. It's not like I actually betrayed you. And besides, at the time I was considering it, it looked like you were going to finish up in the north far quicker than I had expected, so I was worried you would coast to an easy win. Besides, with an army in every Austrian home centre, I would say that I paid my price for that stillborn Russian alliance in blood. Once the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Now I am naught but the King of Serboslovakia. :'(

Alright, no "I told you so"s. You were setting me up too. And no Ender didn't tell me that, it was basic logic. I'm the noob. Noobs don't last very long. It was a brilliant plan though. The only flaw was admitting that you and Deraldin had an alliance. From there, you requesting assistance in the south and Germany urging me north was only too obvious: it would have left the border I share with both of you open, then all you had to do was sweep in and destroy me from the inside out. By the time Ender tipped his hand, it was simply too late. All I could do was ride it out. ^ Well Meta, there's my monologue for your summary thingy. :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, by the time it got to the turn before you turned on me, I fully intended to honour my alliance with you over Germany. Keeping that unit in the centre of Russia scarpered my plans of an attack against you in the early stages, so I was willing to maintain our alliance at least until we'd dealt with Italy and Turkey. Yeah, I was setting you up, but I was going to wait until there was just two or three of us left. I was looking at it from the other angle, that the "noob" would be easier to control, and a good ally I could wait until the end to stab. Looks like I paid the price for that error! "

Ah, now I understand. I think. I didn't understood what you meant by the term "conscious living" before. I'd never heard such a term until now. So the question, as I understand it then, would be what the criteria are by which we can define something as being aware of both itself and its environment, independent of subconscious base instinct, yes? If that is the question, then I would have to say that I can't think of such criteria. It would be pretty difficult for anyone but the self to establish that said self is aware of itself and its thoughts. I would say that self-awareness is a nebulous concept that we can only recognise either when we see it or when we don't. It is one of those things which one cannot define adequately, but can easily concieve of. Like describing the colour red. Most people know what it looks like, but describing it is damn near impossible. I think one runs into a similar problem with Self-awareness.

It is a tough question, because you have to ask yourself that question for that is the only answer! Some might be more conscious spritually with a dualistic perspective. focused on a God. Others might look to themselves inwardly and try to understand how they tick. Why they smile when they are nervous and realize that they smile because its their subcosnscious trying to make them happy once again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't ask myself a question when I don't understand what I'm asking. And I still don't understand. What are we talking about? Are we asking what makes something concious? What makes something alive? Are we talking about free will? Intelligence? Obviously, everyone here who is managing to respond to the topic of this thread has grasped something about the topic that I don't see. That's because I don't know what the question is, not because I don't know what the answer is.

About THAT long.

Eek, that post was a bit stupid wasn't it? :"> After the shock wore off, I considered deleting that post, but it was late and I was tired. Oh well. My apologies. Besides, I really had no plans, as I was still trying to decide what course of action would allow me to live an extra turn. But I've been screwed from the beginning, haven't I? So... wanna start betting on how long it takes to finish me? :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got $50 on you going out next year. You weren't screwed from the beginning. You were screwed from the moment that Reveilled missed his turn and thus missed supporting you into Rumania. " <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Eh? I don't remember that ever happening. I remember NMRing and losing Galicia to Russia, and I remember supporting Russia into Rumania when there was no move to Rumania to support. I think I remember that happening twice. Buuut...I don't remember missing a turn before Darkside decided to attack me. She was screwed when she decided it was preferable to give Turkey the neutral centres and sacrifice her builds than to get Rumainia and all three Turkish home centres. " So how's that alliance working out for ya, Darkside? "

I'm afraid I don't understand the question. What exactly do you mean by conscious living? As far as I'm aware, I am presently both conscious and alive, so I would surmise that I am using too literal a definition for one or both of these terms.

I don't understand the point you are trying to make. Are you saying that AI opponents sue for peace? My response is: "So?". <snip> I'm not sure why you posted that in response to my comment: <snip> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think he posted that because the only option he has while at war with someone is to offer them peace.

Are you channeling Chick Publications? I love reading that stuff. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NO! NO! NOT BLACKLEAF! I'M GOING TO DIE!!!! :D I actually used Blackleaf and Elfstar the Wizard (who was a cleric, if you remember) in one of my D&D campaigns. My players, not having read the tract, didn't get it, which made my one person inside joke rather pointless.

Damn. I knew I had forgotten something.

Stupid godless scientists. They have just made this "evidence" up to cover the GREAT LIE of GODLESS EVOLUTION. If you believe their LIES, then you have turned your back on GOD! As Abraham did, you must PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD, and reject the LIES of ATHEIST SCIENTISTS. They are working for SATAN, and the CATHOLIC CHURCH! Scientists, Satan and Catholics want to use the lie of Evolution to kill true Christians who they see as inferior and must be exterminated according to the THEORY of Evolution! Even the scientists admit that it is not true by calling it a theory! A theory is a thing with no evidence! We have caught them in their lie, but the GODLESS SCIENTISTS weasel out of it because of their DISHONESTY! GOD loves you, but he will send you to HELL if you accept EVILUTION like the HOMOSEXUALS, the GODLESS SCIENTISTS, or the SATAN WORSHIPING CATHOLICS! But if you believe in GOD, accept JESUS CHRIST as your savour, and admit the truth of HARMONIOUS 4-DAY TIMECUBE, GOD will bring you into HEAVEN! AMEN.

The Ottoman Empire took control of both Hungary and Tunisia in the 1540's.

Not to mention the turks in Tunis, no? Looks like Turkey is going for his stab. I think this game might have turned into a race... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's the 1540's all over again! "

I certainly never expected to end up in Serbia, but then, I didn't expect the Turks in Budapest. Looks like I'm archduke no longer! All hail King Reveilled I of Serbia! (for six months, anyway)

WOW. Didn't see that coming. Quite a turn of events! Very interesting.

Ok, im quite confused now, was that aimed at me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Generally, a rolleyes smiley is used to signify that you think the comment to which you are responding is stupid or moronic (and usually implies you think the same of the person making the comment). So, I'd suppose that Draakh didn't understand why you appeared to be regarding his question about an english word for a song that precedes a strong drink as a stupid comment (hence ""), Mus? was also confused by it, and wondered if you were trying to be funny (hence "Indeed. Was that humor?"). Of course, I could be way off base here, but that's certainly how this mutually confusing conversation came across to me.

Umm...how about... NO.

Bah! Them Kids wouldn't know angst if it came up and depressed them in the face! Now, if you city folk want some angst, nothin' says depression like a bitter country song about Alcoholism, a broken marriage and loss of will to live! " Brain Damage (live version) - The Waifs I'm goin' out to damage my brain, But you won't come, cause you're gonna stay at home, It's no shame, every night and day, We see each other anyway, you've got to move, You've got to get away, it's a long cold night, But there'll be a better day. Wouldn't you say, Correct me if I'm wrong, we've got all the good reasons for time on our own? You see me all of the time, You see me all of the time, You see me all of the time, and I'm sayin', hey, throw me some line. Well it's him and it's her, It's this and it's that, I can feel my tyres but they're going flat, But there's no get up and go for gettin it on, we've got all the good reasons for time on our own. You see me all of the time, You see me all of the time, You see me all of the time, and I'm sayin', hey, throw me some line. It is my completely subjective opinion that songs in which the singer is meant to be unhappy with his or her life sound far more genuine when played on accoustic guitars. On an electric guitar, depressing songs generally just sound angry and aggressive to me, while a depressing song played loudly on an accoustic guitar sounds bitter, and one played quietly sounds chilling, as if the singer has either lost the will to live or is on the verge of a major homicidal psychotic break. For instance: Last Train - Travis Rain, on the brain, Now there

While I agree with the singleplayer aspect I think the multiplayer portion could be quite fun. :cool: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah, yes, the multiplayer aspect could function quite well I'm sure, but I've never been one for online gaming. If it is your cup of tea, though, I'm sure it will perform adequately. I'd suggest that we fit our players to those profiles the site gives like they are doing for Gods, but I can only imagine that such an activity would end in tears or flames. <_<

Paradox Interactive's games have to this point been universally brilliant, with complex, detailed, and intelligent strategy games (that are more than a little educational, incidentally). However, despite my rabid fanboyish tendancies towards them, I must admit that I really don't think this will work. Once computer intelligences are indistinguishable from human ones, then it might work, but until then I just don't think it will be feasable.

What if you have a large thumb? " To be honest, I really, really don't see the point. A regular sides iPod is already small enough to fit in your pocket, and I cannot think of a single instance when you wouldn't have a pocket when you wanted to listen to music no one else could hear. If you're coing out for a run and want to take your iPod, I'm sure that shorts with pockets are less expensive than that little armband. My regular-sized iPod is plenty good for me.

Ah, well, the answer there is obvious. Just put on a condom before you light up. "

"Support is cut if the unit giving support is attacked from any province except the one where support is being given." (Cutting Support, p10) Thus F NTH-ENG does not cut F ENG S RUSSIAN F Nwy-NTH.