Declared war, Maori said something weird

[GeneralZift]

He went and said something like
"Oh look at the big Civ leader. You think you're so hard" or something like that???
It was so out of place Is this really something they say? Is it under special circumstances?

It was a Colonial war.

 

[Goodenuf]

Full quote "Look at the big civ leader over there with the war declaration! Great job, mate. Really shows off how hard you are."

source: https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Kupe_(Civ6)

 

[GeneralZift]

Ah I did check that, I just missed it

 

[pokiehl]

It’s just some breaking-the-4th-wall humor.

I think it’s kind of corny and out of place, but I suppose it does accurately reflect a certain irreverent, sarcastic tone and slang that a modern day person living in New Zealand might use if teasing you.

(Whether that makes sense for Kupe is another question.)

 

[Alexander's Hetaroi]

It’s just some breaking-the-4th-wall humor.

I think it’s kind of corny and out of place, but I suppose it does accurately reflect a certain irreverent, sarcastic tone and slang that a modern day person living in New Zealand might use if teasing you.

(Whether that makes sense for Kupe is another question.)

The wiki says the literal translation is supposed to be him saying "chief" instead of "big Civ leader". I guess not every leader would be considered a chief, but if "chief" just means "leader" I wouldn't mind.

 

[Klaus Hergersheimer]

he should pay for his insolence

 

[Ordnael]

I've made him pay for his insolence many times, but I mostly pity him, he settles like a pigeon crafts his nest. Kupe is much better when I'm pulling the strings.

 

[Bonyduck Campersang]

I was very surprised when I encountered that text the first time as well. Feels very surreal when you're not expecting it

 

[GIO888]

As a Brit with Kiwi friends, I can personally vouch for the accuracy of the statement!

Well, for a modern Kiwi. Kupe may well have just tried to eat you.