> So using that dood's logic. I see a newbie faction in Yellowleaf no longer
> have their 25 peasants but now has 3 flying horses. Therefore I can deduct
> that
> the person who acquired those 25 peasants is a known LotC noble. Therefore
> the
> noble with flying horses is a LotC consort thereby making him a target.
Yes.
Absolutely correct.
If I'm a member of the Rimmon Musketeers I must assume that every noble in
LotC territory is a member of LotC, and this includes Yellowleaf. The
reverse is also true. If you're in Musketeer land it's a safe bet that LotC
views you as an enemy.
I'm the biggest peace-nik in this game, but this protection of newbies whine
is not new and it's just as valid as before - meaning not at all.
This was not some sneak attack by the Lords signalling the beginning of a new
war, in which case they could be held accountable for collateral damage. No,
this is one of hundreds of attacks that occured during a 6 month long war
that has been drummed into our heads and our mail boxes via the list and the
Times countless times. It's a war zone for Christ's sake! If you don't want
to get caught up in a war, don't go to a war zone.
There are two other starting cities that have never had a reported conflict
within 10 provinces (Drassa and Greyfell), another that's been peaceful for
20+ turns (Port Aurnos) and another that, while sometimes "warm" is not
nearly as hot as Rimmon and Yellowleaf (Harn). If new players want to be
safe from the war(s) there are plenty of places to go.
Eric the Seehawk
no longer speaking for TIB