Dolt Incognito
Sabetsu Corp
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Posted - 2008.05.02 23:13:00 -
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 Originally by: Kraknall
You really ought not be so high and mighty, dear bobbit. Let me clarify things for your alliance;
1- You were attacked by the Coalition. You were pushed back into one single region, and there was absolutely nothing you could do about it.
This news just in: BoB isnÆt completely invincible! They are û despite claims to the contrary û human. There is not a single alliance in the game that can claim to be able to hold off an unlimited number of opponents. Realistically speaking, if enough people attack you, you will lose. Simple math. Right, so weÆve discovered that no one single entity can be invincible. If no one is invincible, which one is the most powerful? Gimme your best guess û IÆll give you a cookie for the right answer.
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2- The Coalition gave up and moved on. Without opposition from them, you can now retake *some* of your space.
Highlighted the relevant bit. Despite facing an enemy with an overwhelming numerical advantage, BoB not only survived, but thrived. Their numbers didnÆt drop; they went up. Aside from RA, how many surviving superpowers can claim to have faced something like this and not folded? Any big alliance (ASCN) can blob it up and declare themselves the bestest alliance ever. But how many self-proclaimed superpowers have lasted this long, against odds this great? An earlier quote in this thread sums it up: ôA warrior's true spirit is only measured in the moment of his defeat.ö Anyone can be a NAP-train riding (Coalition) superpower. But for some mysterious reason, these superpowers crumble the moment they meet a remotely challenging foe. BoB hasnÆt crumbled û if anything, they are more powerful now than they were before.
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3- Should the Coalition reform and attack you again, you will be pushed back into your lone little region again and there will be absolutely nothing you will be able to do about it.
Should the coalition reform, they will continue the trend of losing fleet battles despite massively larger fleets. They will continue to do this until participation and membership levels drop to an unacceptable level. Then, they give up. Again.
The real question is; considering the circumstances, could anyone have done better than BoB?
The Coalition claims BoB isnÆt any good at diplomacy. They say itÆs BoBÆs fault that the numbers arrayed against them were so vast û if they had been a bit more humble, maybe they wouldnÆt have faced so many. And this is true. But in the end- did these numbers win them the war? You want to see ôgoodö diplomacy, look at the north. What is the fun in being blue to everyone around you? If youÆre a PVP alliance, you should try to like, PVP, right? BoB is living proof that with enough skill and a will of iron, diplomacy is optional.
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