Robert Can't
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Since Argentina's been closed I think we need a new thread for Argentina related discussion.
IOT Organisational and Discussion Thread
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NedimNapoleon
Weird Little Human
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Because merit is never actually merit.
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Bowsling
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IOT Diplomacy is here!
Terrance888
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A world where everyone keeps a framed picture of Moran Freeman. Where biker Mormans attack and mankind reach the moon via cannon. Where standard cavalry and sailed airships struggle across the steppes for the control of the World Island. Where republicanism is corrupt, monarchy is tight, opportunity for success endless, and that for painful death even more so.
Even I'm not sure what it is, but check it out!
Even I'm not sure what it is, but check it out!
mechaerik
Tuturuu!
what in the hell
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
I have no idea either.
Thorvald of Lym
A Little Sketchy
Marmot Developer's Diary #555
Spy Games
If you can dream it, you can screw it up. The sky's the limit when it comes to espionage, but of course the difficulty of missions is proportionate to... well, the mission. I won't get into any specific operations except for one: we of Dawn of &c. realized that every single game to employ spies has neglected the most important, and most basic task of all: Building a network.
In addition to the number of real employees and department funding, intelligence strength relies on the competence and depth of established overseas connections. One does not simply walk into a bank and make off with the year's budget; penetrating the upper echelons of power requires time and dedication, while attempting to incite popular unrest relies less on spy-v-spy than on how better you know the mood of the citizens than their own government. In the ever-shifting political seas, keeping information up-to-date, on both your own people and your foes', is crucial... lest you tread the path of Pahlavi.
But beware punching too far above your weight: the right agent compromised at the wrong time can blow your whole ring, setting you back to Square 1. It might even provide your enemies valuable information into your weak spots. The larger the net, the better the intel, but also the more vulnerable to a sting.
Peace out.
Spy Games
If you can dream it, you can screw it up. The sky's the limit when it comes to espionage, but of course the difficulty of missions is proportionate to... well, the mission. I won't get into any specific operations except for one: we of Dawn of &c. realized that every single game to employ spies has neglected the most important, and most basic task of all: Building a network.
In addition to the number of real employees and department funding, intelligence strength relies on the competence and depth of established overseas connections. One does not simply walk into a bank and make off with the year's budget; penetrating the upper echelons of power requires time and dedication, while attempting to incite popular unrest relies less on spy-v-spy than on how better you know the mood of the citizens than their own government. In the ever-shifting political seas, keeping information up-to-date, on both your own people and your foes', is crucial... lest you tread the path of Pahlavi.
But beware punching too far above your weight: the right agent compromised at the wrong time can blow your whole ring, setting you back to Square 1. It might even provide your enemies valuable information into your weak spots. The larger the net, the better the intel, but also the more vulnerable to a sting.
Peace out.
Ailedhoo
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The Imperium secret police will make it "Allo Allo!"
Tani Coyote
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I have been meaning to revamp espionage myself, actually, make it so it's like Civ 3 and you actually have networks in each country...
But, I suppose I'll let everyone else beta test the idea so I have a tried and tested model to use later on.
But, I suppose I'll let everyone else beta test the idea so I have a tried and tested model to use later on.
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
Only posting once this time.
I don't know. Creativity isn't really my thing. Is second in a series of freeform story telling. It has some rules and suggestions to avoid the nuclear hellfire that was What? You expected something well thought out?.
Mysteriously floating islands. Nuclear space whales and ravenous pterodactyls. Airships a-plenty. Constant, low-level warfare. Diesel Punk'd to the max. Technological expansion and societal revisionism. Racial discrimination. Radical states. And one radical State in particular...
I don't know. Creativity isn't really my thing. Is second in a series of freeform story telling. It has some rules and suggestions to avoid the nuclear hellfire that was What? You expected something well thought out?.
Mysteriously floating islands. Nuclear space whales and ravenous pterodactyls. Airships a-plenty. Constant, low-level warfare. Diesel Punk'd to the max. Technological expansion and societal revisionism. Racial discrimination. Radical states. And one radical State in particular...
Lighthearter
President of the United States
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DEFEAT
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"I couldn't stop playing." ~ Me, about something else altogether
"10/10. Now will you let me go?" ~ The reviewer I kidnapped
The company that brought you IOTCW2 and IOTE2 proudly presents:
SUPERIOT: A Superhero and Supervillain IOT
MANAGE
a Justice League or Legion of Doom, from lowly agents to godlike superbeings.
BUILD
a bastion of justice/nefarious lair with nuclear reactors, training rooms, armories, laboratories and more.
UNDERTAKE
missions across a futuristic United States to recruit new supers, thwart enemy plans, and even annihilate opposing organizations.
CUSTOMIZE
your supers - are they martial artist gadgeteers, superpowered flying nigh-gods, or even just a guy with a lot of goons?
SERVE
the masses as a champion of justice, or your own selfish interests as a power-hungry supervillain.
DEFEAT
the autocratic anti-super regime, either in the name of freedom or your own personal gain.
"The perfect superhero experience." ~ A. Guy
"I couldn't stop playing." ~ Me, about something else altogether
"10/10. Now will you let me go?" ~ The reviewer I kidnapped
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Sounds fun! Will play.
JohannaK
Heroically Clueless
Judging by that last review, I think I know which side LH would choose. 
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