What is the ethical thing to do?

[mpjh]

Another suggestion:

Agree to not attack each other, just build troops, go for the longest standing game on CC, become famous for being idiots. Then party with W, he will be available. I hear he is going to fund the Idiots Hall of Fame, and you could be the first inductees.

[Iliad]

And if you cannot renegotiate, i.e., one players wants absolute adherence to the ridiculous interpretation of the truce, what do you do?

Well, you'll have to bring something more to the table. It's becoming increasingly clear in the modern world that throwing your military might around has plenty of unexpected consequences, and that diplomacy is the only way forward.

I am sure the other ruler is honourable and will try diplomacy.

[The1exile]

I think if you were going to break the truce, maybe you should have called it something else, like a mutual benefit agreement, or maybe an armistice. Not anything as binding as an actual promise to spare his men the ravages of dice inflicted warfare.

[mpjh]

And if you cannot renegotiate, i.e., one players wants absolute adherence to the ridiculous interpretation of the truce, what do you do?

Well, you'll have to bring something more to the table. It's becoming increasingly clear in the modern world that throwing your military might around has plenty of unexpected consequences, and that diplomacy is the only way forward.

I am sure the other ruler is honourable and will try diplomacy.

Yes, you are correct, so long as he wins in the end.

[e_i_pi]

The point of a truce is mutual survival during a period of the game where you both run the risk of being wiped out if you don't stop fighting. That threat comes from without, ie - another player. Once that player is gone, so is the truce. The truce wouldn't have existed without the other player being the threat. There's nothing dishonourable about breaking a truce once it's down to 2 players as the truce no longer holds any value. Besides, have you not heard the saying "Alls fair in love and war" ?

[DaGip]

Truces are for weaklings...

"Conan! What is best in life?"

"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women!"

"That is good..."

[jonesthecurl]

Maybe the point is this: never make an alliance which can survive long enough to cause this problem.
Had you made this pact with me, I would expect it to end with the elimination of all the other players.
Being an honourable chap, I might make sure that you understood this via game chat and maybe a PM too (after all, PM can't be secret diplomacy if there's nobody to be secret from).
I would say " I assume the deal's off, right?"
No reply = agreement.
Agreement = agreement
Reply which says "No, we must wait x more rounds" = wait x more rounds.
If he other guy reneges after agreeing, foe them, post here the details, and start a flame in FW.

Prob solved?

[jonesthecurl]

btw I never would make a pact for x rounds.
If I make a pact (rare) it will be "until there's just two players".
Or it will be limited - eg " I will never attack you in Brazil from North Africa if you agree the reverse. Elsewhere on the board we are not necessarily friends." Note that this does not even prevent us from attacking said territories from another direction - and when one can do so, the other guy is probably about to die anyhow.

[King_Herpes]

So, I made a truce with another player for 5 rounds. But by the third round, it was only us two left in the game. I don't know what to do. If I don't attack blue, he'll get a huge bonus and I'll lose. But if I do, I'll break the truce! What should I do? I'm so torn - I've been destroying things in my room out of anxiety!!! Please help.

I don't think you should act so quickly on this one Ink. This action could create mental set backs for you later in life and possibly even make you regress into a child like state of mind. Out of fear and severe stress you could very well hide back into the memory of your childhood Id. This is a real nail biter and you may want to seek professional counseling before you listen to any of us...

It's downright dishonest to break a truce, I don't really see that as an option for him. Maybe trick your opponent into breaking the truce for you. That way you can win, keep your honor, and give him a bad rating afterwards.

You can only count your true friends on one hand Ink. It sounds as if this guy is truly in your corner. I can sense a sincere empathy in his reasoning's. Although it sounds as if he isn't taking this into as deep of a consideration as you. In which you should.

I for one, being a passive, would avoid the situation entirely. Act as if you were deathly sick and couldn't take your turns. Or if that guilt would equally eat away at your self worth, immediately go swallow a bottle of Tylenol and spend some time in the hospital. At least there you'll be alleviated of these pressures and can enjoy some peace of mind. Sure, you'll have to fill out a long stack of suicide papers and might be required to endure some additional time in a physc-ward. Point being you'll be freed from this mental torment and can pick up where you left off. I am strong on avoiding life's problems. It seems to work every time if you're clever about it. I wish you the best!

[InkL0sed]

Well, if such a high ranker says it, it must be true. Thanks for clearing that up Herpes

[owenshooter]

never make a truce. period.-0

[oVo]

Stick by your word... and negotiate a mutually agreed end to the truce.

[Dancing Mustard]

Why don't you just spam the guy's inbox with porn and gore? With any luck he'll suffer from some kind of seizure and be hospitalised for over 72 hours. If you can get that to happen then he'll just deadbeat out of the game and you'll get the win without ever having to attack.

[Frigidus]

Why don't you just spam the guy's inbox with porn and gore? With any luck he'll suffer from some kind of seizure and be hospitalised for over 72 hours. If you can get that to happen then he'll just deadbeat out of the game and you'll get the win without ever having to attack.

And he gets free porn. Win/win.

[Deadly intent]

You cant have a truce when only a 1 v 1 is left....take him out before he does you

[InkL0sed]

You cant have a truce when only a 1 v 1 is left....take him out before he does you

Why are you spamming my thread?

[Deadly intent]

You cant have a truce when only a 1 v 1 is left....take him out before he does you

Why are you spamming my thread?

Spamming your thread?...You asked the Question,i was one of many to answer....i dont understand!

[DaGip]

You cant have a truce when only a 1 v 1 is left....take him out before he does you

Why are you spamming my thread?

Spamming your thread?...You asked the Question,i was one of many to answer....whats your problem?

I must agree with Ink...you are clearly spamming this particular thread. You should knock it off before you get yourself banned. Consider yourself warned!

[Deadly intent]

I must agree with Ink...you are clearly spamming this particular thread. You should knock it off before you get yourself banned. Consider yourself warned!

I will gladly leave this thread,but could someone please explain to me why?....if i appear ignorant,it is because i am....i thought General discussion was open to everyone & a Question was asked....am i not in my right to answer?

[InkL0sed]

Dude, cut it out, it isn't funny.

[owenshooter]

inky, i hit the bat button on all of DeadlyMiscreants spammy posts. i am sorry that someone unfamiliar with the ways of the GD feels it is funny to come up from the darkness of his sub-forum and attempt to wreak havoc until his forum returns. it is dispicable!! and as far as the original question goes, i have already stated that you should never form an alliance/truce, and never, ever feed a sub-forum troll after midnight...-0

[DaGip]

inky, i hit the bat button on all of DeadlyMiscreants spammy posts. i am sorry that someone unfamiliar with the ways of the GD feels it is funny to come up from the darkness of his sub-forum and attempt to wreak havoc until his forum returns. it is dispicable!! and as far as the original question goes, i have already stated that you should never form an alliance/truce, and never, ever feed a sub-forum troll after midnight...-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fZEzszH5Ok&NR=1

[InkL0sed]

inky, i hit the bat button on all of DeadlyMiscreants spammy posts. i am sorry that someone unfamiliar with the ways of the GD feels it is funny to come up from the darkness of his sub-forum and attempt to wreak havoc until his forum returns. it is dispicable!! and as far as the original question goes, i have already stated that you should never form an alliance/truce, and never, ever feed a sub-forum troll after midnight...-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fZEzszH5Ok&NR=1

I love the insight man, thanks.

[Deadly intent]

inky, i hit the bat button on all of DeadlyMiscreants spammy posts. i am sorry that someone unfamiliar with the ways of the GD feels it is funny to come up from the darkness of his sub-forum and attempt to wreak havoc until his forum returns. it is dispicable!! and as far as the original question goes, i have already stated that you should never form an alliance/truce, and never, ever feed a sub-forum troll after midnight...-0

Right thats it....in annoyed now...Deadlymiscreants spammy posts,sub forums,the ways of the GD??? What the hell are you going on about?
What are you some form of political party or something?
Well i will tell you this now,i will not be silenced.not by the TUC,FBI the RSPCA,and certainly not by the GD!! .I am a conservative & General discussion is open to anybody so i will have my say & i think ...THAT YOU CANT HAVE A TRUCE WHEN THERE ARE ONLY TWO PLAYERS LEFT IN A GAME....ok....so put that in your pipe & smoke it cos you dont frighten me.
Just out of curiocity...are you recruiting by the wayb

[Dancing Mustard]

Right. I'm sick of watching you spam up this thread with your poor attempts at hijacking.

Post reported for non-fw flaming.