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Shattered
Feb 29, 2008, 01:17 AM
http://forums.civfanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171592&stc=1&d=1205745016
(props goto my fiance Jessica for this logo, shes super creative)


The Philosophers of the Legion Faction is based on the right that only the enlightened and truely brave may rule the lands. We seek expansion of our minds and logic, while crushing those of inferior intellect beneath our clubs. Our nations Way is the right Way, and all those across the world will hear, even if we have to use force to make them listen.

Our leaderhead is Alexander, his traits are Philisophical and Aggressive.

Members:
Shattered - The Enlightened One
Churchill 25 - Follower of the Way of the Fist
Ballazic - Follower of the Way of the People
Brain X - Philosopher
Bamf226 - Philosopher
Badhron - Philosopher
eddy34567 - Philosopher
The Blastoid - Follower of the Way of the Horizon Seeker
Rad_The_merchant - Philosopher
Squarg - Philosopher
Rex - Follower of the Way of Pure Order
Chazfox - Philosopher
lostcause - Philosopher
Jack D'eagle - Philosopher
genSpook - Philosopher
xlh971 - Philosopher
Seymoo - Philosopher
Joncnunn - Philosopher
Yakami - Philosopher
w00ter - Philosopher



Elections
The Enlightened One rules with the wisdom of countless ages. It is with this wisdom that he/she shall lead us into the legends of history.

The Enlightened One is elected from the current philosophers in the faction. An election within the faction will commence to decide who shall be the Enlightened One. Anyone within the faction may nominate themselves or others for election.

Faction Positions
The Enlightened One has control of both faction policy and direction, as well as all Great People.
The Enlightened One appoints his trust, and major duties to the Followers of the Way.The Followers will be chosen strictly by the Enlightened One. There are four Ways to which the followers will be selected for. They go as follows.

Way of the People: The Follower taking this path has control over the capital city and the surrounding lands. That follower seeks what to have the city produce, as well allocating citizens to work the land of our cities. He shall also be in charge of dealing directly with the citizens by announcing faction decisions. [EDIT] Another sphere of control of this way is being our faction emmisary. Should we be elected, this Way shall deal with diplomacy between our faction and the others.


Way of the Fist: The follower taking this path has dominance over all our military might. He has the right to train our soldiers in whatever method need be, whether its to better navigate the hills, or better fight archers, amoung others. It is through this followers adherence to the Way that we will make our enemies armies tremble in fear.

Way of Pure Order: The follower taking this path shall have dominance over the law and order of our great nation. It shall be this followers privelege to write up our nations laws and to be the final word in the judicial realm. He shall run the Public Forum, where all breakers of the law shall find themselves.

Way of the Horizen Seeker: The follower of this path shall be in control of our exploratory forces. His mandate is to expand our knowledge of the percieved end of the world, and what lies beyond it.(With this said, any warrior or military unit chosen by the Way of the Fist follower to explore, is passed to the Horizen Seekers control) This follower is also given the right to negotiate and deal with foreign entities, effectively becoming a foreign diplomat.

The followers can be replaced at any time by the Enlightened One.
In event of the death of The Enlightened One, one of the Followers will be chosen by faction election to be the new leader.

Membership
All are welcome in the Philosophers of the Legion. Once joined, said patrons shall be known herewith as philosphers. They shall have the privelege of joining the Followers and The Enlightened One in discussion and alteration, of our faction. All ideas made by philosophers shall be taken more seriously amoung our numbers than those by a non faction member. The Followers have the right to appoint Apprentices. These Apprentices represent the philosophers amoung us who help enlighten and guide the Way the Follower has taken. Their job is to help their supporting Follower in any ways they need help. Apprentices will most likely be appointed to Follower status over philosophers.

Faction Vision
We exist, and we realize it. There is much to know about this world, but so much is still left unseen. We must explore far and wide, both in the world and our minds, so we can achieve a higher meaning the other tribes can only clamour for. It is our understanding of existance that gives us the Right of supremacy. It is by our nations thinkers and lovers, that we shall seize the passion of victory, and spread our influence wide. We can not idle by and watch as the rest of the world grows old on its own ignorance. We must stand up for justice and logic, and crush those who seek to defy our nations glory. For truely, to have understanding, but not the will to spread it, is the greatest crime imaginable.

This is all still a rough outline. Please feel free to critique as you see fit. Also note that this is not set in stone, and if anyone ends up joining, we can discuss all grievences you might have.

Provolution
Feb 29, 2008, 03:36 PM
Looks good, a real faction that is , sire.

Shattered
Mar 06, 2008, 01:18 PM
haha, looks like I'm going to be running an individual faction :lol:

DaveShack
Mar 06, 2008, 02:28 PM
Have no fear, we still haven't done an announcement, so the masses haven't even started arriving yet. :)

Shattered
Mar 11, 2008, 05:33 PM
^bumpity bump bump^

Ace of Gold
Mar 11, 2008, 07:09 PM
i think i might join this faction

bamf226
Mar 12, 2008, 03:06 PM
I'd like to join although I'm not entirely convinced I understand what's happening.

Shattered
Mar 12, 2008, 04:39 PM
Bamf226, you are in. :) Please ask me any questions you feel need answered.

Now, we have a few people involved now with the faction, so I have some questions for you guys. Are there any changes you would like to make? Such as the leaderhead, the faction style, etc. I created this faction for the people, not for myself, so I wont block any good ideas my fellow Philosophers might have that would improve the faction.

Ballazic
Mar 12, 2008, 05:05 PM
I would like to see maybe a way that is specific to espionage and foreign policy. A. Understanding the world a guess that ties with the exploratory way, but also in developing international relations, espionage, alliance, etc etc. B. Understanding, getting info, networking with other factions.

Shattered
Mar 12, 2008, 05:14 PM
The Horizen Walker is the Way that controls foriegn policy. As for espianoge, a good suggestion, but what Way should control it? In response to your other sentence:
A. you hit this on the nail my friend, to understand the world means to accept it as is and to deal with all in it in the manners we see fit
B. YES! you understand it well. The key to success is being informed, and listening to not just our faction, but to all the words of the public and other faction members. Coaltions will not be uncommon I would think, as two factions are more powerful than one.

Ballazic
Mar 12, 2008, 05:19 PM
Ok I understand better, Should espionage fall under the way of the horizon seeker. Because eventually we will discover the whole world. Perhap that way should change its role more to focus on discovery of whats going on in other countrys.

Perhaps the way of the people could take on the challenge of taking to other factions forming collitions.

Also are we subscribing ourselves to certain ways. Or is this a way to describe the differnt functions we want to give our faction?

Shattered
Mar 12, 2008, 05:31 PM
When I envisioned this faction, I particularly had in mind an age evolution. This means the faction shall change and be altered according to the time period we are in. The Way could change completely if need be.

Coalitions I believe should be controlled by either the leader, or the faction as a whole. This is up to the faction of course.

I use the system of the Ways because it allows each member of a way to write up what they want to do in the game, instead of the leader having complete control.

I plan on holding inner elections for the Enlightened One soon.

Ballazic
Mar 12, 2008, 05:38 PM
Ok sounds good.

Shattered
Mar 12, 2008, 07:41 PM
So I must ask, what do my fellow Philosophers want from the faction? Positions you might want and other ideas are good examples

ice2k4
Mar 12, 2008, 07:51 PM
Congratulations, your faction has been invited to the Prime Election Debate (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=267277). The Prime Election Debate is now being hosted by the Poverty's Pub Guild. It is a place for the running factions to further voice their beliefs as well as citizens to get answers.

Please read the rules in the first post before participating.

Thanks.

Badhron
Mar 12, 2008, 08:35 PM
I would like to join this faction

Ballazic
Mar 12, 2008, 09:58 PM
cool, just go to our sign up page

Ace of Gold
Mar 13, 2008, 07:35 AM
looks like were growing

Shattered
Mar 13, 2008, 12:27 PM
Yes, we grow bigger everyday! Soon, we shall use our wisdom to rise to power, and the world will be a brighter place with our guidance.

Now, people are talking about getting the game started, so its about time we organize. :)
Some things that need done:
1. Elect a leader
2. Choose a Way to follow
3. Buy some doughnuts
4. Discuss civ platform

Now, I dont want to rush anybody, but it seems like people are wanting to get the ball rolling, so we need to keep pace.

Ballazic
Mar 13, 2008, 02:45 PM
I would like to nominate Shattered as our enlightened one. He has shown leadership to get us to were we are and I belief in order to continue with that momentum that he has started we need him to be our leader.

Ace of Gold
Mar 13, 2008, 07:55 PM
i nominate shattered too. Like Ballazic said he has shown more leadership than anyone.

Shattered
Mar 13, 2008, 07:56 PM
I shall accept this nomination, and thank both Philosophers Ballazic and Churchill 25 for the support.
Moving onto other things now, I still do not know what Way each of you want to take. If you need me to elaborate, please, don't be afraid to ask. Remember, to have understanding, but not the will to spread it, is the greatest crime imaginable. So don't make me a criminal. :)

Ballazic
Mar 13, 2008, 08:51 PM
I would like to be the Enlightened of the Way of the Horizon.

Ballazic
Mar 13, 2008, 09:01 PM
Ok big question, who is in charge of science. The Tech path is huge, ie a big decision and power.

Shattered
Mar 13, 2008, 10:54 PM
I think technology is all in the hands of the Philosophers. Everyone within our enlightened hall shall have equal say in what we believe is the best course of study. The discussions of course, shall be held privately.

Ballazic
Mar 14, 2008, 12:42 AM
Ok i agree

Badhron
Mar 14, 2008, 04:30 PM
One question, does the way of the people have control over workers and settlers?

BTW, In the first post you put my name as Badhran instead of Badhron

Ballazic
Mar 14, 2008, 06:46 PM
Ya man, also are you interested in leading the way of the people

Shattered
Mar 14, 2008, 07:04 PM
sorry about that badrhon, it has been changed. and yes! the Way of the People controls workers but not settlers. Settlers shall find their place to settle based on the votes of all Philosophers. Though that Way will control the building of settlers.

Rex rgis of Ter
Mar 14, 2008, 09:33 PM
Can you clarify the role of the Way of the Pure Order?

Shattered
Mar 14, 2008, 09:36 PM
Their job is to manage the court system, which I advise having for non faction members. If we win, our faction will set up a court and the Follower of that Way will be the high judge persay. The Way of Pure Order will also be responsible for writing both in-faction laws, and demo game laws.

Rex rgis of Ter
Mar 14, 2008, 09:41 PM
In that case, I think I'm interested in the Way the Pure Order.

Shattered
Mar 14, 2008, 11:00 PM
No one yet has expressed interest in following that Way. Once a leader is officially chosen, I am sure you will find yourself walking the path of the Way of Pure Order.

Ace of Gold
Mar 14, 2008, 11:04 PM
whats the way of the fist do

Shattered
Mar 14, 2008, 11:07 PM
They have control of all non-exploring military units. They also have the power to select any upgrade they wish. The Way of the Fist will see most of its power during a war, as the unit movements and attacks are totally up to you!

Ace of Gold
Mar 14, 2008, 11:12 PM
sounds cool

Shattered
Mar 14, 2008, 11:15 PM
It is very cool. hehehe

Ballazic
Mar 15, 2008, 01:22 AM
Yay for our faction

Shattered
Mar 15, 2008, 08:05 AM
Unless there are any objectives, I shall now humbly accept the role of the Enlightened One. It is under my leadership and your guidance, that we shall bring Understanding to the world, and death to those who refuse. May knowledge grant you all peace and enlightenment.

Now, the power to appoint Followers is in my hands. So, please post any positions you would like to run, or be an Apprentice of. I shall make my decisions as best as I can, but the more active you are in the faction, the more likely you are to be chosen to follow a Way.

blastoidstalker
Mar 15, 2008, 09:47 AM
The Blastoid will be a follower or apprentice in the way of the horzion to explore and document the wonders of this world. This will work well with my job as the geographer of the mound.

Ballazic
Mar 15, 2008, 11:53 AM
The Philosopher Josiah wishes to be the follower of the way of people, If that pleases the Enlightened One

ChazFox
Mar 15, 2008, 01:37 PM
I wish to become a follower of the Philosophers of the Legion, if the Enlightened One so desires to accept me.

Ballazic
Mar 15, 2008, 02:42 PM
He will just give him a time to see your request, welcome ChazFox, your joining us will make us stronger

Rex rgis of Ter
Mar 15, 2008, 05:24 PM
Our ranks now match the tribal council!:D

Ballazic
Mar 15, 2008, 05:25 PM
We have for awhile

Shattered
Mar 15, 2008, 05:32 PM
Welcome Chazfox! You are hereby know known as the Philosopher Chazfox. May Understanding come to you my friend.

And yes! We grow larger everyday, as more and more citizens see our way is the Right way. Glory to all Philosophers!

ChazFox
Mar 15, 2008, 07:00 PM
Glad to be a part of the Philosophers :)

Strider
Mar 15, 2008, 07:54 PM
As our ally and comrade the Church expects the following from the philsopher's:

A strong push for making Giruvegan a recognized religion (Founding a religion).
Exploration to find the lost city

We wish you the best of luck in all endeavors.

Shattered
Mar 15, 2008, 08:03 PM
Do not worry Strider, as we have a great many plans on how to utilize the church. These will be annouced later, when our platform is ready.

bamf226
Mar 15, 2008, 08:37 PM
Can we follow more than one way?

Shattered
Mar 15, 2008, 08:53 PM
Ahh, fellow Philosophers, the time has come and my mind is settled. After much deliberation and thought, I have finally chosen the Followers.

Way of the People: I bestow this Way upon Philosopher Ballazic. Your ideas and support have been integral to our cause, and I could think of no one better for the cause.

Way of the Fist: I bestow this Way upon Philosopher Churchill. Your bravery and fierclessness in our philosopical chats have shown me that you rightly deserve this honor.

Way of Pure Order: I bestow this Way upon Philosopher Rex. Your wit and good judgement has more than proven your right to follow this way.

Way of the Horizon Seeker: I bestow this Way upon Philosopher Blastoid. You have shown a yearn for the unknown that exceeds even mine, showing true bravery in confronting the ends of the world.

Congratulations my Followers! Now we can begin our ideas for control of our tribes! Do not forget that you all now have the power to appoint Apprentices to help you in your Way. This will help even the most quiet of our Philosophers have a say in our chosen paths.

Shattered
Mar 15, 2008, 11:57 PM
Bamf, you can not be a Follower of more than one way, though I think there wont be any objections if you get Apprenticized by two seperate followers. :)

Lost, welcome to our faction Philosopher! We will now Enlighten you with our Knowledge. May wisdom and bravery rain down on you for all of time.

lostcause
Mar 16, 2008, 12:45 AM
Thank you, Shattered! May our wisdom spread to more!

bamf226
Mar 16, 2008, 11:48 AM
I'd like to be considered for way of the horizon seeker.

Shattered
Mar 16, 2008, 08:39 PM
Churchill has informed me of his abscense for the next couple of days. So either I, or someone else, can take his responsibilities of making a military platform. If no interjects, I shall do it.

Rex rgis of Ter
Mar 16, 2008, 08:42 PM
Well in the faction laws I'm still writing, I've made the following law.

2) In the absence of a Follower one of two things will happen. Either the Follower will give control of his station to an aforementioned apprentice, or shall give control of the Enlightened One. He can then give it to another member or keep the power.
a) In the event a Follower resigns, his post shall be reassigned by the Follower to a chosen heir, or in the absence of one, to a chosen member.

There is no apprentice Churchill named as an heir. This makes you in control.

Technically these laws aren't in action yet, but it a suggestion.

Shattered
Mar 17, 2008, 03:08 AM
These are very good! Keep up the good work Rex.


Also, check out what my fiance did for us in the OP.

Radunz
Mar 17, 2008, 07:55 PM
Salute all Philosophers am Radunz, and i wish the attention of you all, has all knows, we are an strong and wisdom faction, and soon has start we may be or not be on the governament if we be i wish to coordenate the whole industrie, by setting up an Manufacturing and Commerce Concil, wich will be composed of several parts that will get all of their reports so we can make an wise decision.
The Economy watcher - someone to visit homes and ask to them what they want to buy or sell, and where they work
The production Watcher - someone to watch all small busnes made at home, that makes our economy grow and ask them wich kind of material they need
The Trade Watcher - someone to watch the trade at all, who buys or sell more, and help to subizitiate the buyng to them

Then we could help our economy doing this

If we not, well we can start getting food and recruiting poor people, then we can get them to produce stone stuff for us that we sell and build another bakery and soon we will have an personal army

and btw am aplyng for the Way of the People

Ballazic
Mar 17, 2008, 08:05 PM
Ok will i am the official follower of that way, but i would love to take you in as an apprentice. Perhaps you can be one of my chief advisors?

Radunz
Mar 17, 2008, 08:09 PM
Call me Rad The Advisor ^^ , but i need to mount my concil ok?

Ace of Gold
Mar 17, 2008, 08:33 PM
sorry for my absence, but im back now

Ballazic
Mar 18, 2008, 05:53 PM
Its good to have you back churchill

Seymoo
Mar 19, 2008, 05:09 AM
Greetings fellow philsophers

I am Seymoo, I have joined this factoin as it seems to best represent my views.

Are we alone in this world? Impossible, only a fool would think so, we may know nothing of our surroundings but that they a vast beyond our current understanding is certain, and such places cannot be empty. Who knows what our neighbours may be like, will they seek friendship, or will they seek our destruction. What should we do in the face of such uncertainty? Should we stay hidden where we are, surviving as we are, content, hoping that we are never found by those who have advanced and grown? Or do we seek to destroy our uncertainty, explore our rich and bountiful earth, discover both threats and opportunities, before they find us? There is no security without power, and there is no power without knowledge. We must seek to learn all we can of our world, and how to use it. Flint, and wood have been provided by our bountiful world, what else has it yet to yield? Who knows what Eden lies beyond the hills? Who knows what we are capable of?

I hope my views do indeed match those of my fellow philosphers, I have dedicated my short life so far to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, and though I would not yet call myself wise in my youth, I believe I am able to recognise those who are. I therefore do not seek high office as of yet, but merely to provide what help I can and my oppinion, may it lead our nation to greatness

Shattered
Mar 19, 2008, 11:25 AM
I am more than honored to accept you, Seymoo. Minds like yours find their true belonging, and you my fellow Philosopher, have found yours. Welcome to the faction, and may your time spent here Enlighten you, and make your life here fun. :D

Shattered
Mar 21, 2008, 03:16 PM
Our faction has posted its platform and declared our decision to run for election. Glory to the Philosophers!

Rex rgis of Ter
Mar 21, 2008, 10:40 PM
Can I suggest you update the first post with ew ways, and platform?

firewalker
Mar 22, 2008, 09:02 PM
So, what's the latest agenda of this faction?
And what is our goal?

lostcause
Mar 22, 2008, 09:12 PM
The Triad Coalition (which The Philosophers is a member of) posted their platform in the following thread.

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=268408

Shattered
Mar 24, 2008, 09:46 PM
I will update the front page soon. (sorry I am lazy sometimes)

I call for all members to d/l MiRC chat. I plan on opening a 24/7 room for Philosophers and our Triad members. I ask you all please to download this client, so we can all have realtime talks on our situation amoung other things. Thank you for your time Philosophers.

Oni of Chaos
Mar 24, 2008, 10:15 PM
I will update the front page soon. (sorry I am lazy sometimes)

I call for all members to d/l MiRC chat. I plan on opening a 24/7 room for Philosophers and our Triad members. I ask you all please to download this client, so we can all have realtime talks on our situation amoung other things. Thank you for your time Philosophers.

Link to said client please :D

Shattered
Mar 25, 2008, 12:27 PM
So the TC is offering some sort of "out-reach" program to our factions, in case they win. I see this as noble gesture, and would like to offer the same to them. I say, let them have control over our 4th city. They will have the right to produce what they feel fit to produce for our nation. Any ideas or additions yo would all like to add?

Ballazic
Mar 28, 2008, 10:22 AM
Hmm that sounds like that might work.

w00ter
Mar 30, 2008, 01:16 PM
I would like to join The Philosophers of the Legion , because I really like the goals and objectives of faction.

I'm new to the democracy game, I've played Civ since Civ3 though.

EDIT: Also posted this in the sign-up thread which I noticed later.

Shattered
Mar 30, 2008, 07:07 PM
Welcome aboard Philosopher w00ter! Glad to have you in our mighty faction.

w00ter
Mar 31, 2008, 05:08 AM
So if I understand this correctly, we are in an alliance with 2 other factions. Doesn't that interfere with our visions?

joncnunn
Mar 31, 2008, 06:44 PM
As I understand it, one of the other factions in the coalition will take care of defending us (agressively) and another will take care of the religion.
This frees us in the capital to Philosphize.

The only disadvantage I see (and it's fairly minor) is that capital will not be a holy city, but you pretty much have to start with Mystism anyway to have a good chance at that.

Vandal Warlord
Mar 31, 2008, 07:06 PM
Hello Philosophers of the Legion, I am Vandal Warlord, Weaponsmaster of the Inf. Weapons Master faction, here for propaganda reasons(I always wanted to do that:D:D:D). I am wondering if any of you would like to join my growing faction? If so please sign up on the Inf. Weapons Master sign-up forum.
Ciao.

w00ter
Apr 01, 2008, 07:37 AM
The only disadvantage I see (and it's fairly minor) is that capital will not be a holy city, but you pretty much have to start with Mystism anyway to have a good chance at that.

I guess that Confucianism would be THE religion for the Philosophers (lore wise). What do you think?


Hello Philosophers of the Legion, I am Vandal Warlord, Weaponsmaster of the Inf. Weapons Master faction, here for propaganda reasons(I always wanted to do that:D:D:D). I am wondering if any of you would like to join my growing faction? If so please sign up on the Inf. Weapons Master sign-up forum.
Ciao.


Well you didn't pick the best thread for your propaganda because we are already in the Philosophers of the Legion faction. :rolleyes:

Vandal Warlord
Apr 01, 2008, 01:40 PM
Well you didn't pick the best thread for your propaganda because we are already in the Philosophers of the Legion faction. :rolleyes:

I was looking for people to convert........

w00ter
Apr 01, 2008, 05:25 PM
:banana:Everyone take a look at the Genesis turn topic so we can discuss starting position etcetera!

joncnunn
Apr 01, 2008, 05:32 PM
Quite a nasty choice I'd say, found in place and forgo the fish needed for growth in the capital or move to the tile sugested and get the food but lose out on the Levee later.
The other I considered was where the warrior was located but that forgoes the pig as well.

Of these choices, I'd say found in the tile sugested (1 SE) for the pigs & fish.

Shattered
Apr 01, 2008, 05:44 PM
I plan on settling either one south, or one southeast. Living between the three hills would help symbolize the Triad in its entirety. Moving to the cost would help us feed our people with fish, but would also allow me to build my palace overlooking the bluffs.

Rex rgis of Ter
Apr 01, 2008, 05:48 PM
I w say SE, as I like the idea of a coastal city. Also, what will the capital's name be?

Shattered
Apr 01, 2008, 05:56 PM
We still have to poll this amoung our members. Perhaps you could set it up Rex?

Ace of Gold
Apr 01, 2008, 06:01 PM
would our name be japanese?
although a coastal city sounds nice, i think we should get all the hills for production. move southwest. And besides we do not know what could lay beyond that silk, maybe another resource? we dont know. But of course if we move southwest we will have a shortage on food resources, leading to smaller population.

Shattered
Apr 01, 2008, 06:03 PM
No, I am going to open public discussion for our peoples name. So, I doubt it will be Japanese.

Rex rgis of Ter
Apr 01, 2008, 06:09 PM
So I'm going to start a poll in our forums and then 1 in public to get a good opinion if thats all right. Once that's complete, I think we should have an internal poll for our city's name.

Shattered
Apr 01, 2008, 06:10 PM
good good Rex, lets do this!

Glory to the Philosophers! Long live the Triad!

blastoidstalker
Apr 01, 2008, 06:16 PM
I am of the opinion of SE. The two food resources would give our city great flexability, and slavery could allow us to turn food into production (though some may object to this technique). also 1 sw would put two jungle in our fat cross.

w00ter
Apr 02, 2008, 03:29 AM
Living between the three hills would help symbolize the Triad in its entirety.

Inspired by my words, I am honoured. :king:



Lore wise I would say 1S because of the reason mentioned in the quote.

Gameplay wise, I would go for SE because of the fish and still have the river and hills in the fat cross.

Ballazic
Apr 02, 2008, 11:41 AM
We could have rolelplay significance to the tile between the three hills. We could say our coalition was made there and each of our factions get to name one hill. I just think se is the best spot, and lots of citys have significant things just outside of the city limits.

w00ter
Apr 02, 2008, 12:16 PM
We can still name the hills and just build a cottage between them or something.

Ballazic
Apr 02, 2008, 02:55 PM
excatly, or a farm, it can just be land of significant historical value

w00ter
Apr 02, 2008, 03:29 PM
By the way, the opposition is about to revolt!!! :eek:


whip or draft? :satan:

Ballazic
Apr 02, 2008, 03:51 PM
Are you sure, where did you get this info?

joncnunn
Apr 02, 2008, 06:10 PM
Assuming the city site chosen has the Pigs with the CR (such as 1 SE), I think we should beeline to AD to work them ASAP. It should work out pretty nicely, build the work boat first and then either a worker or scout (and then the other).

w00ter
Apr 03, 2008, 10:05 AM
I agree with the build order of joncnunn.

Are you sure, where did you get this info?

Just read the 'Where should we settle' poll and you can read the frustration of the other factions. The time to play the first turn has come...

Btw, how many turns will you play at 21:00 GMT, Shattered?

Shattered
Apr 03, 2008, 10:13 AM
I plan to play 1, maybe 2, depending on how many people show up in the chat

fed1943
Apr 03, 2008, 11:27 AM
Sadly, I cannot be present in this chat.
But,please,play how many turns you see fit.
About "my frustration shown in the where should we settle poll"... it
was just RPG, right?
Best regards,

ozog
Apr 04, 2008, 12:23 PM
If it pleases the Englightened one, the Triad, and Philosopher The Blastoid, I do humble ask to be apperenticed to the Way of the Spoken Word, that which was the way of the Horizon Walker. I wish to be a part of bringing out Enlightened way to those that need our wisdom most.

Lord Neil
Apr 05, 2008, 01:29 PM
OOC- I am having trouble using the private forum, about 75% of the time the page wont load and I have to refresh and this takes a bit since I am on dial-up... Is there anything I can do about it?

Rex rgis of Ter
Apr 05, 2008, 01:31 PM
I'm having trouble too.

croxis
Apr 05, 2008, 01:32 PM
"Trouble" is useless as a diagnostic tool. Please pm me with issues.

Shattered
Apr 05, 2008, 01:41 PM
The page hasn't been loading for me either. I think the hosted site is down. Sorry guys.

Lord Neil
Apr 05, 2008, 02:03 PM
The page hasn't been loading for me either. I think the hosted site is down. Sorry guys.

It has loaded for me just takes a few times...

croxis
Apr 05, 2008, 02:03 PM
Erm, are these my forums or another?

Lord Neil
Apr 05, 2008, 02:14 PM
Erm, are these my forums or another?

Another Forums now go away ur confusing people :lol:

Strider
Apr 14, 2008, 06:40 PM
Factions and Guilds may now take part (as a group) in the Church of Giruvegan Gambit system. This will allow the group to earn prestige with the church.

To take part choose one of the following "gambits" that most closely aligns to your group:


Loyal
Adventurous
Intellectual
Leader

civplayah
Apr 14, 2008, 06:55 PM
As you might know, I have created a faction honor system (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=269657). Please check it out and nominate someone.

Seymoo
Apr 19, 2008, 01:14 AM
This is a copy of what I have written in my thread "URGENT!-Civil unrest", on the private forum, in case if like me you do not look at it all that much anymore due to lack of activity. Apologies to all those who read this twice.
There has recently been a lot of ill-feeling amongst some of the non-triad players and it is all well and good just putting it down to sour grapes and old players trying to keep the demogame going as a traditional one, but I think the latest threads in the CFC polls show that this isn't just isolated players. Even I, a member of the Philosophers, feel as if most decisions are taken away from my eyes.

Whatever happened to our noble plan of independent apprentices, and fora for each of the ways? Perhaps they would not alleviate the discontent, but it would make me feel a lot more capable of defending our position. I feel somehting should be done on the matter, and sooner rather than later. Are all of the principal ways still playing? I have seen very little activity from some of them.

Vandal Warlord
Apr 19, 2008, 04:54 AM
Hello Philosiphers, members of the Triad, I have now offcally begun the begining of the end for your control of DGIII. :mad::mad::mad:

REBELLION!!!

w00ter
Apr 19, 2008, 07:54 AM
Do not listen to this mad man. He is obviously one of the lower scum of society who tries to gain superior control.

Rex rgis of Ter
Apr 19, 2008, 11:22 AM
I'd like to tender my resignation as Follower of the Way of the Pure Order. I am leaving the faction.

I will delete the traces of the way to the private forum. Good luck.

Seymoo
Apr 19, 2008, 02:38 PM
Question - how many of you are still active players?

Please post a reply to acknowledge

Sorry to see you go Rex

Ballazic
Apr 19, 2008, 03:15 PM
I am active

Ace of Gold
Apr 19, 2008, 08:49 PM
im active somewhat

blastoidstalker
Apr 19, 2008, 09:41 PM
I am here and still quite active

w00ter
Apr 20, 2008, 05:51 AM
So am I.

10 chars

Badhron
Apr 20, 2008, 09:36 AM
It depends on your definition of active, I am following most of what is happening but that is about it.

w00ter
Apr 20, 2008, 09:45 AM
Btw, why did Rex leave? RP reasons? Or does it has something to do with his real live?

Vandal Warlord
Apr 20, 2008, 10:02 AM
Btw, why did Rex leave? RP reasons? Or does it has something to do with his real live?

Sorry for lurking but, rex left because he wanted to be on a neutral stand point when he began his CNN.

bamf226
Apr 20, 2008, 03:33 PM
I have not paid attention since the first 10 turns of the game. The cattiness of all the other factions really turned me off. Even though I read everything regarding the game on both the public and private forums, I still had no clue what my role was. I voted in a few polls, but it seemed like once the game started and the first city started, the game blasted off leaving the other factions feeling that our faction was completely in charge with little opportunity to give feedback. There was no roleplay aspect that I saw from anyone. A few people took charge, a few more people . .. .. .. .. .ed about us being in charge, and everyone else was left wondering what was going on.

Ballazic
Apr 20, 2008, 07:12 PM
Ya, there has been a lot of miscommunication, and you are correct we need all around better communication.

What things would you guys like to see run differnt.

I personally think we should move more of our discussion back to CFC forum, rather then our own forum.

Also I would like to see open science voting. too.

blastoidstalker
Apr 20, 2008, 07:22 PM
I am OK with an opinion poll on science tech path. But it is an opinion vote not a decision vote. If vote is divided, then we should keep with our plans. If it is obvious that we are in the minority of the vote we need to look at what we are thinking and maybe change the plans. We have to make sure things are cordinated, so out builds and stance to war need to match our techs.


I think the things that can be polled are

Archery Next?
Iron Working soon
Long term tech paths (I am not sure exactly how to put this one out there as there are so many options.)

I think they should be open poles.

Strider
Apr 20, 2008, 07:28 PM
May I propose the following to allow for better communication?

1) How is our save? thread

A thread for those who are unable to load up the save to ask questions about the game.

2) Generalized Military, Culture, and Science threads.

Long-term strategic threads used for the primary planning of Culture, Military, and Science. Citizens can refer to these threads for the overall picture.

3) Cartographer office

Just a database of pictures taken in the game (preferably with the date).

Provolution
Apr 20, 2008, 11:19 PM
What happened to our plea for "Open Border" with Spain? I have heard nothing of it in reply. I think we need a more effective way of getting out the verdict on a series of Legion decisions.

Ballazic
Apr 21, 2008, 12:07 AM
My foriegn affairs minister hasn't told me anything yet



if i don't hear anything, ill make the decision, and we are signing it

Seymoo
Apr 21, 2008, 02:59 AM
One of the plans bandied about on the private forum was a thread for each way, where he could recruit apprentices and discuss the running of his area of concern. It would also make it clear to all who is in charge of what, would serve as a route through which citizens could bring there concerns to the person making the decision and a place where they could announce plans for the next turnset.

Also I offer my own thread of "the rostrum" (although I did prattle on for far longer than I meant to in the two posts so far), or a similiar idea as a thread in which to make important announcements in RP.

blastoidstalker
Apr 21, 2008, 03:22 AM
My foriegn affairs minister hasn't told me anything yet



if i don't hear anything, ill make the decision, and we are signing it

I though posting that request in the war with Spanish Thread, end the espinage adjustment was enough.

Do you want me to start a new thread with those requests.

Ballazic
Apr 21, 2008, 01:36 PM
Sorry, I forget who does what at times, my bad.

joncnunn
Apr 21, 2008, 06:43 PM
active when online.

blastoidstalker
Apr 23, 2008, 12:19 PM
What are the plans for our builds in Arete for turnset 5?

Shattered
Apr 23, 2008, 05:41 PM
Hello fellow Philosophers! I have returned from my trip north and am now active again. I would like to thank Ballazic for filling in for me in my absence. I shall now take the reigns back and play this game. :)

Duke Blackstone
Apr 23, 2008, 07:29 PM
All Philosophers Please post in the Census

w00ter
Apr 24, 2008, 12:22 AM
Good to have you back Shattered! You have alot of reading to do since there has been a rebellion etc.

Ace of Gold
Apr 24, 2008, 09:51 AM
welcome back shattered.

Lord Neil
Apr 24, 2008, 04:20 PM
I am sorry but I feel I must resign from the faction and the demo game in general. I don't think this game is for me at the moment but I may return later or next game.

w00ter
Apr 25, 2008, 02:36 AM
I am sorry but I feel I must resign from the faction and the demo game in general. I don't think this game is for me at the moment but I may return later or next game.

You mean you got bored?

Lord Neil
Apr 28, 2008, 02:39 PM
You mean you got bored?

I have been doing other things and ya I kinda got bored.

blastoidstalker
May 05, 2008, 10:29 AM
I need to announce that I will be leaving the Philospher's Legion at this point. I have enjoyed my time here and the conversations we have had and have been proud to be a member of this faction. I feel you have done a good job welcoming and getting new members involved in the game and despiste the critisisms ran a good and fair game. This also means I will be resigning from my position as follower of the way of the spoken word, I would like to nominate Seymoo for the position if he wants it as he expressed interest before. Good Luck to you all.

Vandal Warlord
May 09, 2008, 12:42 PM
Though I am not a memeber of this faction I must ask, is this faction still alive?

Ace of Gold
May 09, 2008, 06:28 PM
i have no idea, it does not look like it, does it.

Vandal Warlord
May 09, 2008, 06:52 PM
Just a thought, I suggest either someone return life to this faction or disband.

w00ter
May 12, 2008, 01:49 PM
lol, Vandal Warlord is taking over the game and is now forcing us to disband our faction!

Btw, everyone is either on vacation or other RL business, so I guess the faction is not dead, only frozen.

Vandal Warlord
May 12, 2008, 03:14 PM
lol, Vandal Warlord is taking over the game and is now forcing us to disband our faction!

Btw, everyone is either on vacation or other RL business, so I guess the faction is not dead, only frozen.

:p notice I did not ORDER you to disband!!! Just suggestion.......