(IR) 2nd ooc-thread of the 5th IR (open)

[Paxus Asclepius]

Melkor:

[sblock]"My armies may be smaller than that of my foes, but they are far more disciplined and capable than any mere humans could hope to be, and remember: I lead them. I, whose generalship awes gods, and whose blade has slain Demon Princes. I welcome those who will serve at my side, but it is my side that leads, not yours."[/sblock]

 

[Anabstercorian]

[sblock]"You have great plans, it seems, but where is the military might to back them? You are surrounded by more powerful neighbours from all sides, who don`t trust you or wish you well. But Gallador`s Concord and its allies can protect you from them! The time of change comes, the rivers of blood shall flow, in pain and sorrow the New Order will arise, and weak will be cleansed, devoured by the hunger of the worthy,during the long night. Will you choose the right side"?[/sblock]

Melkor:
[sblock]"That's quite enough, madam. If there is need for a mutually strengthening relationship between Gallador's Concord and the Triumvirate Rebellious, one will be formed - until that time, there is no need to come to any hasty binding relationships between us."
"For now, return to your master and know that we wish no ill will between us, but no more."[/sblock]

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

To Serpenteye, and to everyone else

I have updated the megapost. It is updated up to this post I am writing now.

There is a SERIOUS power inequity among the powers, as follows:

TOTAL IC OF AIRWHALES' POWER SO FAR: 346.2 IC (average)
TOTAL IC OF ANABSTERCORIANS' POWER SO FAR: 53.1 IC (extremely underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF BUGBEARS' POWER SO FAR: 378 IC (average)
TOTAL IC OF CREAMSTEAKS' POWER SO FAR: 180.2 IC (badly underpowered.)
TOTAL IC OF DEMON ATHIESTS' POWER SO FAR: Unknown
TOTAL IC OF DEVILISHS' POWER SO FAR: 275.2 IC (slightly underpowered. Serpenteye, take note. Also, I - knowing the Solistarim since I created them - suggest the population and IC of the Solistarim should be DOUBLED from it's CURRENT value as given above.)

TOTAL IC OF EDENA OF NEITHS' POWER SO FAR: 220 IC (underpowered.)

To rectify my own situation, I wish to claim the drow under Hempmonaland, the Baklunish lands, the Suel Imperium (if any exist), Zingia, Nippon, the Nippon Dominion, Komal, Orcreich, Upper and Lower Khanate, and the Nations of the Mare Mysticum and Lynn (this should give James pause!) (No drow exist under the Solistarim lands, since the Solistarim killed them all long ago.)
I wish to claim fully 5,000,000 drow and their servitors, boosting my power by 150 IC, giving me a starting IC of 370, which would be average for the IR.
Just a request.
I don't want more races for my power. Just more drow. (As they say, the more, the merrier!)

TOTAL IC OF ELUVANS' POWER SO FAR: 615 IC (overpowered)
TOTAL IC OF FORSAKEN ONES' POWER SO FAR: 454 IC (slightly overpowered)
TOTAL IC OF GUILT PUPPYS' POWER SO FAR: 330 IC (just under average)
TOTAL IC OF JAMES HEARDS' POWER SO FAR: 556.8 IC (overpowered)
TOTAL IC OF KNIGHT OTUS' POWER SO FAR: 640 IC (overpowered)
TOTAL IC OF MELKORS' POWER SO FAR: 289 IC (somewhat underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF NAC MAC FEEGLES' POWER SO FAR: 293.3 IC (somewhat underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF PAXUS ASCLEPIUS' POWER SO FAR: 248.4 IC (underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF RIKANDURS' POWER SO FAR: 219.9 IC (underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF THOMAS' POWER SO FAR: 238 IC (underpowered)
TOTAL IC OF VENUS' POWER SO FAR: 660 IC (overpowered)

(I was going to suggest that Venus take Komal, the (large) nation sitting opposite the bay from the country of Zeif, but now I don't know what to say)

TOTAL IC OF WILLIAMS' POWER SO FAR: 591.8 IC (overpowered)

TOTAL IC OF XAELS' POWER SO FAR: 77.1 IC (Xael needs a colossal power boost. Delrune, Calrune, and Chautosbergen should have their populations counted as separate and in addition to the Vesve population, IMO. Not that that will be enough: it won't even come close.)

TOTAL IC OF ZELDAS' POWER SO FAR: 346.2 IC (average)


It is up to you'all, and to Serpenteye, what to do here.

The Recruiting thread has a reply on it, when last I looked (and that was some while ago.) We may have a new person interested in joining the IR. I suggest people take a look.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

For some powers, it makes sense to increase population in the region; my own goblinoids, for example, could be present in almost any numbers necessary for balance, given the degree to which I can spread up and down in the mountains. For other powers, compensation could come through higher starting values of Elite PLs.

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

To Serpenteye

We have a possible new player. Radiant. He posted on your recruiting thread.
But he was overwhelmed by the huge threads.
I told him you could describe the IR in a few paragraphs, and that he should e-mail you. But I can't just put your e-mail on that thread without your permission!
Could you check it out, and see if Radiant wants to play? Maybe even put your e-mail down for him, if you want to?
I mean, it's up to you. E-mails are a serious business. I leave this in your hands to manage.

Yours Sincerely
Edena_of_Neith

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Does this IC count include the (as yet unruled upon) claim of the phoenix isles?

 

[Bugbear]

For some powers, it makes sense to increase population in the region; my own goblinoids, for example, could be present in almost any numbers necessary for balance, given the degree to which I can spread up and down in the mountains. For other powers, compensation could come through higher starting values of Elite PLs.

And might I add that those Epic PLs will give them the edge in the race for 10th level magic. Particuarly Anabstercorian and Xael. Their normal PL is very low, but I wouldn't be surprised if Serpenteye gave them enough Epic PL to take them quite a ways toward 10th level magic, if they should decide to sacrifice those epic PL.

Some of the other powers could use some tweaking of course. One could argue that My Power (378 IC) is severly underpowered with the United Kingdom (640 IC) next door. I am I too weak or is Knight Otu too strong.
A United Aeardy would be a powerhouse, I realize, so cuting back it's power most likly wouldn't be apporpriate. Increasing Nyronds Population wouldn't be very realistic solution either. Perhaps Sepenteye will give me some bonus epic PL or increase my starting IC. I don't know and won't untill he addresses Edena's post.

Personaly I would have liked to have had Aeardy split between two diferent players {Allissa & North Kingdom} for ballance reasons, but the cats out of the bag... The 3rd IR had a similar problem with Aeardy having a distinct advantage in the early part of the game. But clever playing on the part of the lesser powers resulted in Aeardy's ultimate defeat. I'm certain that the players of those powers will say that the victory was sweeter and more meaningful because they were at a disadvantage. But then again I could be wrong.

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

To those at the Nyr Dyv Conference to be:

[sblock]

Eclavdra sends a message via intermediaries to the Lord of the League of Athyr:

(spoken softly, gently)

Surely, all those lords, kings, and demigods in conference would not be bothered that a girl came?

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[James Heard]

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[The Forsaken One]

I'm dropping all my claims, I'm still extremely unsatisfied with them.

I'm claiming the red kingdom and don't give a rats ass about balance.