Zachriel
Kaiser
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)!
SHAKA's FIST
- Thread starter Zachriel
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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
Chieftain
the best I've ever read from you,only one icon (smiley) is appropiate (5 to be specific)
Please continue with your saga Zachriel
Please continue with your saga Zachriel
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Good job Zachriel! 
I found that quite a few of the pix weren't displaying ,Zachriel.
Otherwise excellent as usual.
Especially liked the soundtrack!
Otherwise excellent as usual.
Especially liked the soundtrack!
Father Time
Not just another member!
I must say that was a most excellent timeline! ^_^
Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more from you!
Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more from you!
JonathanValjean
Porschephile
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
Triskaidekaphiliac
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
The Iron Chancellor
Superb job as usual. The literary Jeanne D'Arc epic is still my favourite, but this one was colourful and inspiring.
Ronald
Emperor
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
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
Prince
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
Prince
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!
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
Kaiser
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
Kaiser
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
Kaiser
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
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.
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
BOB DYLAN'S ROCKIN OUT!
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
(At least now you are using threads to advertise, not just individual posts
)CG
Jim The Hick
Chieftain
your website kicks butt....very entertaing! I didn't think I could be so enthralled by a game account.
Zachriel
Kaiser
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.
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.
