RE: Times 110

Rodgers, Robert (rrodgers@unex.ucla.edu)
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:07:54 -0800

Did someone complain a few days ago that the list was too quiet? ;)

> > > - Crossbowmen bug
> > > Why don't we get compensated for the loss of that battle.
> > > We had 150 % change of winning.
> > > "Give us back our horses you XXXX Oleg."
> > >
> > Hmmm, OK. Are you then going to compensate the Horselords for when you
> > abused the riding bug? Are you going to kill all your nobles who used
> SFW
> > without fully studying it? Please post the reports when you do so we
> are
> > all conviinced of your veracity.
>
> Good point.
>
Thanks, I thought so.

> The DIFFERENCE, however, is that when a crossbowmen bug was discovered
> only *3-4* turns previous, Greg and Tim W were pushing for a re-run. Not
> only did Rich run an unofficial re-run, he also pressured the victors to
> negotiate a settlement with the victims.
>
You are proving Greg's point here. The bug that Tim was pushing for the
re-run for was a different one. Rich ultimately decided not to reun the
turn, and suggested, not pressured, that the parties involved work something
out. I was copied on all the communication, and you'll have to trust me
that I know the difference between suggestion and pressure. That they were
able to come to an agreement says more about the persons involved than it
does about any pressure from Rich. Tim I know personally, and Mike seems
like a decent guy from his emails, so...

> How is this case different? An unknown crossbowmen bug, one side lost that
> shouldn't have, and it was realized immediately and verified in the
> detailed battle report. Why no re-run? Why no pressure for a settlement?
>
Perhaps, following my logic above, it's because of who is involved. Read
some of today's postings and make up your own mind.

Rob

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