[CP] The Folly of Natural Enemy
Jacobi
When Congress says they want “war” I can only assume they are joking. There can’t be that many selfish people in our Congress, after all.
Australia would tell you we have war. Portugal would tell you we have war. Argentina would tell you we have war. I can’t think of a single second that we haven’t had war for Canadian citizens to participate in. “Oh,” but the asses say, “our allies' battles to not get wiped aren’t interesting enough, they aren’t fun enough. We need a war with the UK because that’s so novel and new!”
Of course it can’t be about region bonuses. We were able to keep them before because we had the help of France to put them down and no Poland sitting right besides us to interfere. Points to anyone who can spot France on the map now. People keep pointing out to me that times have changed, Congress isn’t used to letting the CP get his way anymore…I don’t really believe that but fair enough. However, there is no excusing an inability to keep a larger context in mind when voting for a Natural Enemy. Congress should not need me to point out Poland, or a lack of France, or the fact that even today we aren’t the country we were in January.
I think True Patriot medals are really the only legitimate leg for this argument to stand on, but let’s look at it a bit closer. I’ve played with TP medals for about 30 days now, and I’ll need another 4 million or so damage just to grab one, and then 10 million after. Looking at Congress, most of them are in the same boat. So yes, in about 476 hits or about 3 full days of fighting nothing but Canadian battles, I’ll get my next TP. And then it’ll be another 7ish days of full fighting after that. Never mind I’ll spend that much in gold just to keep arming myself to do max damage, I suppose what I’m saying is that when it comes to 10 million damage intervals this war would have to go on a long, long time for it to make a significant difference.
I’m not against war. I’m against war that’s fought stupidly for stupid reasons. I’m for a war that’s planned with allied support and advice, that has a clear goal and clear purpose, which helps the common cause of Canada and Terra. This war was done on a lark, passed on a lark, and is being fought on a lark by people far too self-important to see the forest from the trees.
Things are changing, alliances are reshaping, the ground on which diplomats walk is shifting, and opportunities might come up that we can take advantage of. But that requires patience, and that requires thinking about the needs of our allies, and that requires recognizing that Canada is not a military powerhouse.
And if you can’t do that, then reevaluate what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.
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As far as the actual war goes, I’ve been impressed with the courteous and professional attitude of the British administration and I must say things go exactly as we had wished when we came up with this contingency. I’d also like to thank the Brits out there who are currently fighting to keep Canada Canadian. It is my hope that this sort of cooperation can continue on and be the start of a new chapter in UK/Canadian relations. People have moved on from bygone eras as many of my opponents have reminded me – why not countries too?
Spectre, not SPECTRE
Of course, there is the spectre of real war approaching Canada as alliances shift, and for that reason I will be asking Congress at their earliest opportunity to support closing the war with the UK status quo ante bellum. Until that happens, let’s use the opportunity we have to work on our military cohesion, see how well and fast we can close down battles, and find out what our weaknesses are. As my VP would say, winter is coming.
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Survey Response Time!
"Start some external funding (lotteries, Bank of Canada, 50/50) there is a lot of money to be made in eRep, that could go towards different projects in eCan. Bring back the Minister of Agriculture too"
I’m in the process of grabbing control of some of the orgs that are necessary to run these sorts of programs. In the circumstance I talked about above, an actual invasion, I will be doing what I can to outfit our MUs with a steady supply of hardware and raising the funds to do so. Thank you for your suggestion!
“Natural Enemy bonus is useless to an individual. There no longer is 10% bonus to Rank, nor Strength bonus. Only benefit to NE now is 10% Influence, which really doesn't add up to that much.”
Couldn’t agree more.
“This is way too short of a survey...”
I’ll try for a longer one this week!
“It would be best if we could obtain other resource bonuses.”
I would agree and I think most would too. The problem at the moment is finding a partner with whom to swap or rent (rent being my preference). What I can say to you is that, until things gel a bit more alliance wise, to have patience while we look for opportunities.
Comments, concerns, questions? Give me a shout.
Comments
True.
Don't worry Jacobi. Congress is special.
Voted, subscribed and enjoyed...i hope closer relations can be forged between our two nations as your personal conduct during the war has been above honourable. For that the eUK thanks you
Yeah.. Congress Will wait while you are planning an Epic war and you
1: suddenly disappears again.
2: planning for _months_
Yeah right
Not enough pertamaxx here. Voted anyway. UK orders are not to fight against Canada in NF&L.
UK will not fight in NF&L
Good luck canada, and god bless
Jacobi, stay strong brah 🙂
On one hand Jacobi says this War is a waste and we are needed elsewhere, and on the other hand, just a few short days ago, he was saying he was trying to organize a training War with the UK - Well, if you wanted one, now you got one!
Maybe you should try being honest and keeping the Congress informed - unless you were 2 faced and talking out both sides of your mouth.....
I was liking the more simplified eCanada, though I can appreciate people want to have more depth to the game in creating ministries.I just figured eCan is too unstable to expect a program to last long that isn't privately managed.The only thing that has had staying power besides CP and Congress (both required by the in-game elections) has been the Comptroller. Let\s find out what makes that position to resilient and adopt it to other govt agencies
98% agree with what you said on the NE/war
Alaska for Manitoba in a month or two, Oil and a connection to asia for us, and a bonus the states doesnt have naturally
"war is only a good idea when i negotiate the terms"
"However, there is no excusing an inability to keep a larger context in mind when voting for a Natural Enemy. Congress should not need me to point out Poland, or a lack of France, or the fact that even today we aren’t the country we were in January."
Hahaha. Thinking Congress doesn't need everything spelled out for them. That's rich.
Quality people don't run for congress anymore because 5 gold isn't nearly enough money to deal with the idiots that get elected.
I'm on your side, jacobi I really am and I voted for you as well, but I agree with this war because it will boost our economy up as well as for those true patriot things.
the last thing congress heard from you was you were gonna ask the UK for a TW deal....not sure how a TW helps Australia, Argentina, Portugal or the rest of our allies but whatever
anyway if you want Congress on side then maybe you should let congress in on your plans or tell congress your planning something then maybe congress will support or go along with something
Anyone else think eCanada's Congress get rides to parliament in a short yellow vehicle with a stop sign attached to one side, flashing red lights and a driver who is probably an excon trying to make it on the straight and narrow?
...
no?
So it's just me?
P. Magee
a CP should be someone who tries to get the eCanadian publics blood flowing, and if you want the public to be happy fighting MPP battles then tell us why we are fighting MPP battles, keep the public up to date with how we are making a difference, even if you have to embellish it.
but I strongly believe that most people only get excited about this game, as much as one can, when your country is in direct conflict with another, even if it means a wipe, which I wouldnt have a problem with.
My apologies, crisfire, if I haven't been exciting enough for your tastes. I have been trying to live up to my stated elected goal of providing stable, level headed, and accountable government.
I guess I'm from an old school that pretty much doesn't find the actual game all that exciting to begin with, direct conflict or no.
anyone remember any great MPP battles.....
or do you remember when eCanada was wiped, when eCanada took London or when eCanada got into a war with the US
we need to give people a reason to stick around and for new players to give the game in eCanada a chance
"This war was done on a lark, passed on a lark, and is being fought on a lark..."
That's pretty much the general consensus among those on the outside looking in. It's really nice that the UK have a sense of humour & timing & are letting you hit at an empty wall.
UK much respect o7
you can provide stable, level headed, and accountable government but if the last 3 years ive played this game has taught me anything its that the mob needs to be entertained
either with scandal or war
Yeah, it's true that lots of people here want blood and/or tears to keep the gaming flowing.But that doesn't change the fact that the mob makes crappy tacticians and diplomats
btw, is it the mob controlling how the UK is reacting to our NE against them?Seems that if it was purely mob rule on both sides that we'd be battling away much stronger than the way it's going now
An informed Congress will be better playmates that's for certain. Not all of them, but just enough to get things done
Boring.
Lets just continue to lose Canadians to USA's economic bonuses and sense of adventure shall we?
Well written, Jacobi! o7
awe you used my survey reply
Jacobi you shouldn't have ❤
The war was never about TP or BH's that was only a little bonus.
It's all resources.
Does NE help with the patriot medals?
And hey, if memory serves correct, there's actually a mission that involves putting in damage for your nation in battles that is later unlocked. I can't speak for the elites of eCanada, but I know I need the TP medals. Especially with our economy, it's the only thing keeping my eBank from running into the reds.
😁😁^ As Corona said TP, economy no money can't pay workers
Ah Jacobi, this isn't the game it was when we started. They've made it so easy to be a two clicker and have set things up so that about the only thing Congress really does anymore is transfer money and vote NE resolutions. Oh yes, and try to impeach a president if Rolo's piles are acting up. Makes me wonder why I stick around.
"we have to work on our military cohesion, see how well and fast we can close down battles, and find out what our weaknesses are"
How? When? Who?
You could persuade your congress to go to war against us again. Or maybe we could do that for you. Again.
~hyuu~
I'm working on something.
Voted, subscribed o7