SHAKA's FIST

Zachriel · Nov 02, 2002, 04:24 PM

There is an old Bakusu proverb,
Man is like a palm on the beach; moving with the wind of life.

SHAKA's FIST
http://www.zachriel.com/gotm12/

WARNING: Some depictions of Africans in native dress (partial nudity)!

bork · Nov 02, 2002, 05:56 PM

the best I've ever read from you,only one icon (smiley) is appropiate (5 to be specific)

Please continue with your saga Zachriel

Thunderfall · Nov 02, 2002, 09:49 PM

Good job Zachriel!

col · Nov 03, 2002, 06:21 AM

I found that quite a few of the pix weren't displaying ,Zachriel.

Otherwise excellent as usual.
Especially liked the soundtrack!

Watergate · Nov 03, 2002, 07:17 AM

Marvellous. Especially love those proverbs. Thank u 4 great entertainment. Please keep on.

Father Time · Nov 03, 2002, 09:45 AM

I must say that was a most excellent timeline! ^_^
Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more from you!

JonathanValjean · Nov 03, 2002, 08:15 PM

Great work, Zachriel! I look forward to the next chapter of your epic! Thanks for putting that much time into your work. It certainly shows. The site was quite slow, and I'm thinking that is because there are countless others viewing your excellence. All that traffic had brought the server to a crawl, but I waited patiently. When the content is as good as yours, I'll gladly wait.

Lucky Dragon · Nov 03, 2002, 10:04 PM

Nice game summary... Excellent job on the website design. One comment though: I use Netscape v7 and the background music doesn't play with that browser... just FYI.

Bismarck · Nov 03, 2002, 10:46 PM

Superb job as usual. The literary Jeanne D'Arc epic is still my favourite, but this one was colourful and inspiring.

Ronald · Nov 05, 2002, 01:36 PM

Hi Zachriel,

Excellent story, you are amazing me every month again!

Where do you get these quotes? Is there a source for them or are you making them up (great imagination if you make them up)?

What happened to the last two chapters? When I was trying to read them, I only got a picture of Lincoln and happy holloween. Something wrong with my browser or with your website?

best regards

Ronald

satchel · Nov 05, 2002, 02:58 PM

Zachriel, I've said this before, but your game stories are truly magnificent. They are an inspiring paean to the beauty of CivIII! Thanks for your hard work and thanks for sharing. I never get tired of reading them.

Hellfire · Nov 05, 2002, 04:55 PM

WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I tend to read this website at work. While I have no personal objection to it, there is some nudity on Zachriel's storyline here. If you find this objectionable please beware. Be EXTRA careful if you read this stuff at work (some people at my job would object to even "culturally acceptable toplessness" that some african women practice).

Zachriel I don't wish you to compromise your artistic integrity but if you do this again could you place a warning somewhere, like in the post here? I'd really appreciate it!

Otherwise, as usual, absolutely superb!

Zachriel · Nov 06, 2002, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronald

What happened to the last two chapters? When I was trying to read them, I only got a picture of Lincoln and happy holloween. Something wrong with my browser or with your website?

Server load has been rather heavy lately due to the unexpected popularity of Shaka's Fist. Try again. That last two chapters are worth it, I think, especially the STACK of TOTAL CONTROL.

(I have no idea where the Lincoln picture came from.

)

Zachriel · Nov 06, 2002, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hellfire
WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tend to read this website at work. While I have no personal objection to it, there is some nudity on Zachriel's storyline here. If you find this objectionable please beware.

Sorry about that. But they really do dress like that in parts of Africa, and I find it very beautiful and appropriate. Think National Geographic.

(I will consider a warning next time. Let me see Aztecs. Ripping their beating hearts out as an act of piety.

Kid: Why can't we go see the sacrifice?
Mom: Not till you do your homework.
Kid: Then can we go?
Mom: Yes, then we can go. I hear they are going to sacrifice a thousand virgins.
Kid: What's a virgin?)

Anyway, I agree that not everyone may share my "appreciation" of traditional African costumes, so I added a warning on the main page to account for varying tastes. Thanks!

Zachriel · Nov 06, 2002, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronald

Where do you get these quotes? Is there a source for them or are you making them up (great imagination if you make them up)?

They are real, traditional Proverbs and Sayings of Africa.

I wanted to depict Shaka as a man of learning and wisdom. Having unified the African people, I thought the fictional Shaka could draw together the knowledge of the various tribes. Just the names of the tribes -- the Bakusu, the Nilotic, the Luyia, the Bateke, the Tumbuka -- add a lot of flavor to the storyline.

He, who learns, teaches.

Shaka's Wisdom

col · Nov 06, 2002, 06:32 AM

Wonderful stuff. You really get a feel for each culture and that adds so much to the accounts. I love the pix and sayings....

Of course you ought to go back and play GOTM 1-4 so we can read those accounts too!

I read it at work - sneaking behind the monitor as per ususa. Got funny looks when the drums started.

cgannon64 · Nov 06, 2002, 04:47 PM

Zachriel, how do you manage to get all of those proverbs and cultural tidbits? I must say, your last two reports have been your best so far.

(At least now you are using threads to advertise, not just individual posts

)

CG

Skyfish · Nov 07, 2002, 01:31 PM

SUPER SITE GREAT WORK !

I secretly suspect you are the musician as well...but I am probably wrong !

Please play GOTM 1 to 4 and tell some more great stories !

PLEEEAAAASE !

Merci beaucoup du fond du coeur,

Jim The Hick · Nov 12, 2002, 10:57 AM

your website kicks butt....very entertaing! I didn't think I could be so enthralled by a game account.

Zachriel · Nov 19, 2002, 06:23 AM

The story of Shaka's Fist also depicts Shaka's Spear, Shaka's Shield, Shaka's Eyes and Shaka's Hand Outstretched. But the story is entitled Shaka's Fist. Why?

Shaka's Fist was told to make the point -- a point that experienced players and students of history know -- when you commit to war, you must commit totally. You must gather all your strength, risk all your strength, and pledge your Civilization to the success of your attack.

If you piecemeal your attacks, then when you are repulsed, the enemy will heal, will promote, and will reinforce. Be patient. Gather your strength. If you do, then when war does come, your soldiers will suffer less -- and just as important, your citizens, new and old, will be able to enjoy the fruits of your victory.

Create an army to match your ambitions and you will succeed.

Nov 02, 2002, 04:24 PM	#1
Zachriel Kaiser Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,250	There is an old Bakusu proverb, Man is like a palm on the beach; moving with the wind of life. SHAKA's FIST http://www.zachriel.com/gotm12/ WARNING: Some depictions of Africans in native dress (partial nudity)! Last edited by Zachriel; Nov 19, 2002 at 06:31 AM.

Nov 02, 2002, 05:56 PM	#2
bork Chieftain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Da Lowlands Posts: 17	amen the best I've ever read from you,only one icon (smiley) is appropiate (5 to be specific) Please continue with your saga Zachriel

Nov 02, 2002, 09:49 PM	#3
Thunderfall Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NY, USA Posts: 12,767 Images: 1543	Good job Zachriel! __________________ Thunderfall Weight: 1.0 Value: 161 Cast When used Shock Damage 1 to 25 points on Touch

Nov 03, 2002, 06:21 AM	#4
col Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sunny Scarborough Posts: 5,809	I found that quite a few of the pix weren't displaying ,Zachriel. Otherwise excellent as usual. Especially liked the soundtrack! __________________ Extensive research has shown that ... ... sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

Nov 05, 2002, 01:36 PM	#10
Ronald King Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York, PA Posts: 953	Hi Zachriel, Excellent story, you are amazing me every month again! Where do you get these quotes? Is there a source for them or are you making them up (great imagination if you make them up)? What happened to the last two chapters? When I was trying to read them, I only got a picture of Lincoln and happy holloween. Something wrong with my browser or with your website? best regards Ronald __________________ 1.27f 1.22 Wenn die Sonne der Kultur niedrig steht, werfen selbst Zwerge einen Schatten. Karl Kraus

Nov 03, 2002, 07:17 AM	#5
Watergate Chieftain Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 25	Marvellous. Especially love those proverbs. Thank u 4 great entertainment. Please keep on.

Nov 03, 2002, 09:45 AM	#6
Father Time Not just another member! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A mysterious land known as Delaware Posts: 65	I must say that was a most excellent timeline! ^_^ Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more from you!

Nov 03, 2002, 08:15 PM	#7
JonathanValjean Porschephile Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA Posts: 1,455	Great work, Zachriel! I look forward to the next chapter of your epic! Thanks for putting that much time into your work. It certainly shows. The site was quite slow, and I'm thinking that is because there are countless others viewing your excellence. All that traffic had brought the server to a crawl, but I waited patiently. When the content is as good as yours, I'll gladly wait.

Nov 03, 2002, 10:04 PM	#8
Lucky Dragon Triskaidekaphiliac Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Street, MD USA Posts: 103	Nice game summary... Excellent job on the website design. One comment though: I use Netscape v7 and the background music doesn't play with that browser... just FYI.

Nov 03, 2002, 10:46 PM	#9
Bismarck The Iron Chancellor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 249	Superb job as usual. The literary Jeanne D'Arc epic is still my favourite, but this one was colourful and inspiring.

Nov 05, 2002, 02:58 PM	#11
satchel scientific, industrious Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: at work - wishing I were civving Posts: 406	Zachriel, I've said this before, but your game stories are truly magnificent. They are an inspiring paean to the beauty of CivIII! Thanks for your hard work and thanks for sharing. I never get tired of reading them.

Nov 05, 2002, 04:55 PM	#12
Hellfire Prince Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Philly, PA Posts: 349	WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I tend to read this website at work. While I have no personal objection to it, there is some nudity on Zachriel's storyline here. If you find this objectionable please beware. Be EXTRA careful if you read this stuff at work (some people at my job would object to even "culturally acceptable toplessness" that some african women practice). Zachriel I don't wish you to compromise your artistic integrity but if you do this again could you place a warning somewhere, like in the post here? I'd really appreciate it! Otherwise, as usual, absolutely superb! __________________ Proudly revamping my sig in order to get back into the game!

Nov 06, 2002, 06:32 AM	#16
col Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sunny Scarborough Posts: 5,809	Wonderful stuff. You really get a feel for each culture and that adds so much to the accounts. I love the pix and sayings.... Of course you ought to go back and play GOTM 1-4 so we can read those accounts too! I read it at work - sneaking behind the monitor as per ususa. Got funny looks when the drums started. __________________ Extensive research has shown that ... ... sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

Nov 06, 2002, 04:47 PM	#17
cgannon64 BOB DYLAN'S ROCKIN OUT! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hipster-Authorland, Brooklyn (Hell) Posts: 18,260	Zachriel, how do you manage to get all of those proverbs and cultural tidbits? I must say, your last two reports have been your best so far. (At least now you are using threads to advertise, not just individual posts ) CG

Nov 07, 2002, 01:31 PM	#18
Skyfish Emperor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 1,212	CONGRATS ! SUPER SITE GREAT WORK ! I secretly suspect you are the musician as well...but I am probably wrong ! Please play GOTM 1 to 4 and tell some more great stories ! PLEEEAAAASE ! Merci beaucoup du fond du coeur, __________________ *"In vino veritas"*

Nov 12, 2002, 10:57 AM	#19
Jim The Hick Chieftain Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Madcity, WI Posts: 15	your website kicks butt....very entertaing! I didn't think I could be so enthralled by a game account.

Nov 19, 2002, 06:23 AM	#20
Zachriel Kaiser Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,250	The story of Shaka's Fist also depicts Shaka's Spear, Shaka's Shield, Shaka's Eyes and Shaka's Hand Outstretched. But the story is entitled Shaka's Fist. Why? Shaka's Fist was told to make the point -- a point that experienced players and students of history know -- when you commit to war, you must commit totally. You must gather all your strength, risk all your strength, and pledge your Civilization to the success of your attack. If you piecemeal your attacks, then when you are repulsed, the enemy will heal, will promote, and will reinforce. Be patient. Gather your strength. If you do, then when war does come, your soldiers will suffer less -- and just as important, your citizens, new and old, will be able to enjoy the fruits of your victory. Create an army to match your ambitions and you will succeed.

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