Diplo for TNT

[Daghdha]

I don't think it's a good idea to let TNT or Nuts have the GLib. Saves 'em way too much money. We could of course turn down sci too, wait for MIA+no-GLib Civ to finish something that the GLib Civ gets and then have them send it to us but that will not work, heh. There is too few civs to make for any trading options really, and stalling by restricting their right to sell around...I wouldn't sign that paper if I was sitting in the jumbo bookstore.

 

[Daghdha]

I just noticed Provo has changed his title to "Shadows Puppeteer". Is his ego playing tricks with him or is it just nothing? Maybe we should keep a closer eye on TNT's whereabout/trades?.........!

 

[Daghdha]

I sent a brief not on whether TNT would be interested in trading for Philo/CoL. This is the answer and why for crissake can't they speak like normal people....

We are quite interested in learning about the Celtic code of laws, though we are quite satisfied withour own Ironic philosophy. There is a minor tribe living on our lands who call themselves Iroqi. Their warriors ride around on four legged beasts called horses. We can teach your people to do this in return for a copy of your code of laws. The offer of horseback riding has been sent.

Regards,
donsig
Grand Vizeer of the Ironic People

 

[Whomp]

After our conversation with Chamnix I felt it was important to get something off to TNT.

says:
we were talking about poly and lit - i don't think it is a firm offer yet.

Just to get feelers out there I suggested this...which we should discuss if they show interest.

We could add that we will give them monarchy(assuming we want monarchy) if they will give us their free tech in the MA. If it's what we've already researched then oh well (we'd have a 67% chance it's not) but if it's something else they give it up and it allows us to beeline to cavs. What do you think?

Which Tubby responded like this...

What about Republic... They'd prolly take it, but it'll kill them in unit support and lux spending

And Tubby's email...

Dear emissaries from the great nation of all exploding things,

It has come through our entwining grapevines that you are researching Construction. After that great monument in your city of Simtex, the gods should have just immediately granted you this technology. We are coming to offer a trade for Construction once you finalize the last bits of research.

Our mystics have divined that we know some technologies that you might not have. Every tech in this most Ancient of Ages except the art of Monarchy and the aforementioned Construction are currently under our skullcaps. We are willing to make an equitable trade. We could even help get you up to speed, if the price is right.

Also, we'd like to propose a deal for your free tech of the Middle Ages. Upon Construction being researched, we could give you the art of a higher government for your free tech. Just something to be thinking about. Please feel free to offer something else that you might think is equitable

Thanks for your time,
Tubby of the Idiots

We'll see....

 

[Tubby Rower]

I finally received a reply

Greetings Shah Tubby!

We thank you so very much for your recent offer to trade fine technologies as our friends to the south refer to them, but we are currently constricted in our ability to sell construction.

Hope your war against the Greeks goes well.

TTFN

signed
donsig II
Grand Vizeer of the Ironic and Iroqi Peoples

 

[gmaharriet]

"constricted"??? What does he mean by that, I wonder?

Our war with the Greeks???? I didn't know we'd declared.

 

[Whomp]

MIA is TNT's partner...they will trade MA techs with each other (as scientifics) and become the runaway tech leaders. We have a classic dogpile scenario since TNT and Donuts are talking peace and both have given indications of strangeness. TNT and MIA will likely bribe Donut with construction and one of the two MA techs to jump on top. It may be time to call MIA's bluff and ask for peace.

 

[scoutsout]

Wow - it's been two months since we've had any diplomatic discussion about TNT?

On the last turn they showed up offering ivory. I hit escape in the game... but it might not be a bad thing if our ambassador checked in with them and asked them what they want for their ivory.

 

[Admiral Kutzov]

and there was bad blood.

The simples get angry when the long words appeared

The simples get angry when the <censored> appears.

We told the world that we have a long memory (chicks dig us for this reason)

BTW, dinsog has no friends here.

O, BTW, this a declaration of war on TNT.

I'm not good for much else but anytime, you wanna talk peace, send me a PM. Send it anywhere else or to anyone else, we consider it reason to keep going. I am your sole point of contact for the future. Live with it. Be the idiot.
@ all, sorry I'm not PC. At least I didn't post this publically
@ gma, sorry, but this carrying your child around is a pain... makes me cranky, gives me a backache

 

[gmaharriet]

@ gma, sorry, but this carrying your child around is a pain... makes me cranky, gives me a backache

Now, don't tell me YOU'RE preggers!!!

 

[Admiral Kutzov]

@ gma, if u hadn't taken advantage of me....

 

[gmaharriet]

@ gma, if u hadn't taken advantage of me....

Shshhhhhh!!!! You promised you wouldn't tell.

 

[Sir Bugsy]

More fodder for Kickbotti's Yellow Press. Zounds!

 

[Tubby Rower]

I went to go send a dispatch to TNT and this is what was in the mailbox...

We showed you ours
And you showed us yours
Now what do we do?

Are you offering ivory for gems?
Throw in a worker and you've got a deal.
We'll treat him well, he won't be a slave.

Write back soon if you want to haggle.

signed
donsig
President of the Republic of Iron
Hereditary Grand Vizeer of the Ironic and Iroqi Peoples

Dinsog is losing his mind and soon to lose his Fur

 

[Kickbooti]

I recomend a reply along these lines.

You're offer intrigues us, but we will need time to consider.
In the meanwhile, we are sending inspectors from the
Idiodic Gemalogical Institute. You will recognize them by the craze
look in their eyes and the large swords they carry.

I hear they are looking forward to the upcoming tour of your country.

Enjoy their stay.

 

[Tubby Rower]

That should be sent as a declaration of war... I wonder if we could postpone the reply until we need to declare.

 

[Kickbooti]

Sorry, I was taking my cue from the Admiral, I thought we were looking for a declaratin of war. If not, my bad.

 

[Kickbooti]

If the timing works out, and if it fits our geo-political needs of the moment, we could declare war thusly...

Most Esteemed Residents of TNT:

We humbly apologize for the offensive tone and saber-rattling nature of our last communique.

We are a passionate people, and drink sometimes makes us forget ourselves. We apologize for any distress or unease our message may have caused.

The people of KISS are, at heart, peacable farmers dedicated to the matters of religious enlightenment. We believe that amicable relatioins and open trade further these sublime pursuits and are eager to engage in discussions regarding trade and commerce.

Please, brothers, let us sit and barter. May our interaction based on mutual respect lead us both to a peacable and prosperous existence.


APRIL FOOLS!!!

We're just messing with you. We're idiots and April Fools Day is our highest religous holiday.

We're really only interested in trading blows. Soon your cheif import will be pain, while your cheif export will be the odor from your fancy silk MC Hammer pants when you soil yourselves at our approach.

Consider this a declaration of war.

Have a nice day.

 

[Whomp]

Love it!! We could send that with AK's message as their future envoy. That should get them nice and riled up.

 

[scoutsout]

Oh man - this is awesome stuff! But don't send ANY of it until after TNT sends the save to MIA. At that point it will not matter, as I am planning an in-game declaration of war on the very next turn.

Cry Havoc! And let slip the Dogs of War!