[4th] Weekly Address to Canada
Thedillpickl
Hi kids!
Sometimes pics liven up an article, sometimes they get in the way and make it confusing. Sometimes they help explain what is being related in the text. I've not went to any special trouble trying to find related images but have tried to put my effort into explanation and conveying my thoughts.
The above showing of my achievements accurately represent my current profile page. I would like to speak about a few of the awards I've achieved. If you are pressed for time please skip to the next segment.
Hard Worker
45 x 30 = 1350 days, I'm coming up on 4 years this November. When I started playing if you missed one day the counter reset and you started your 30 over again. I never missed a day back then. Sorry to say that is not the case anymore.
Congress & Country President
I know my way around Congress, nothing much to surprise me. At CP I lack polish.
FF, BH, CH, RH & SS
These can be bought for a price.
Mercenary
This takes a little planning and finesse (so you don't piss off allies).
Top Fighter & True Patriot
These come by one means, buying gold. Only an idiot pays real money to play a free game, I'm that idiot. I do admit that it makes me happy when I tank, to watch the wall go over 50% and then we win a round that was otherwise lost.
Media Mogul & Society Builder
I will likely never get Media Mogul. I don't swap subscriptions and I'm not a popular writer. The Society Builder will never happen because I don't know 10 people dumb enough to play this.
What This Means
I just wanted you to know that I play for fun. If I played to have wonderful statistics there would be more awards. Several people have more achievements. I would point out that one award which stands out is the True Patriot. I have always fought hard for my country (US, Swiss or Canada) because 'winning' makes those around me happy.
Now, on with "The Rest of the Story".
Peace
There has been some confusion of late, I will take the blame. Occasionally there is a place that the person in charge goes. Not a bad place, just a different place from those they are leading. This place is not soft and cushy, but it does lead to complacency.
I have been fully aware of our foreign affairs situation, working with our allies and friends to "make the world a better place". Unfortunately Canada's focus has been on "whack the UK". I've not been communicating properly.
The events leading up to the NE of the UK and ensuing war have been lost in the actual fighting itself. We originally declared the NE to help defend Australia as they ventured an AS into the Nordic lands to find a safe colony away from Chilean and Indonesian attacks on their home regions. The TETAS agreement between Chile and Argentina would prevent Argentina from coming to their aid.
When the UK went after Australia in northern Europe at the request of Chile several of us came together for their defense. Asgard, Israel and Canada had quite the time but eventually things settled down with Australia finding a colony in Svalbard & Jan Mayen of Norway. (Look for the big island way north of Europe.)
The point is that everything is settled but yet we are now chasing the UK around Canada with their NE wars and our RW which follow. The war is over, WayneKerr has agreed to peace with no stipulations. Our Asgard friends understand that we are done. Our LETO allies understand that we are done. Our Atlantis friends understand that we are done. We are wasting valuable resource bonuses. This is costing way more that a little VAT tax and no one says a word.
Fortunately the message is now out that we will stop this. The No NE proposal is passing and I'll Propose Peace in the morning. When the UK reciprocates the crazy running in circles will stop and we can direct damage where is will do the most good.
Regroup
Now is the time for us to assist LETO in helping Australia again. Nigeria has declared an AS on Australia. Also Indonesia still has a NE up. Currently the UK has Sorlandet set as their CotD so this does need to be watched as it's a way to get at Australia's colony.
There are other considerations with LETO allies but I will not cloud the issue with many explanations. At the moment Australia is our primary concern. They have been the best of friends to Canada and shall remain close.
To help consolidate our damage and make things easier for non-mobile fighters I've ask Congress to consider MPPs with Israel and Norway. Israel went to extreme measures assisting in the protection of Australia recently with an AS of the UK. Norway has been very friendly and I believe would be a good ally from the Asgard alliance.
So What To Do?
We will Propose Peace with the UK. If everything goes as scheduled the war will stop about the time our new CP arrives. It will then be important to follow their direction so I will not speak for them.
I would hope we'd regain our regions, rebuild our CO funding and keep a watchful eye on the horizon. We have developed a good group of friends that are willing to work with and for us. Let us not forget them now that we can help.
LETO has proven to my satisfaction that they are an alliance that listens to member countries. I have had no problems lately with any level of communication. With Dozzer as LETO SoFA and Bryan as LETO Govenor I believe Canada is well represented in and also respected by our alliance.
Final Thoughts
I would like to thank those who did the work. I would also thank those that had patience with me. There were mistakes made. Some I could not fix. The one that cost the Treasury money was repaired. Thanks to those that stood by me who helped pay for my mis-click.
I would single out klop123 for special recognition, I couldn't have done it without him. If ever there was a person that was dedicated to playing a game it is klop. Bless you sir, may your passion continue to make this game fun for you.
I would mention names of those in other countries but then I'd forget one and start a foreign incident. Which might be fun on my way out, but I've never been one for the "lulz". :ducks:
Closing Theme Music
carry on,
dill
Comments
Glorious Nigeria...this is the start of their mighty world domination campaign!
o7 always a pleasure, Sir.
It was an honour to have you lead us, sir!
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Before we start with the o7 posts I would ask that you post the booby salute!
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Your wish is my command
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Thank YOU Dilly
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Your will be done.
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o7
Hugs. ahaha No boobs though, sorry. o7
I would like to point out that many American friends lost their own gold to free the Canadian lands in the Jude Connors's Freedom Tour and many PMUs refused to assist UK in this most recent war.
Just thought I'd add that.
I remember Jude. Things will not always be for me as they are at the moment. I don't forget friends.
I don't trust this Conners fella. He seems shady.
He is, trust me. I had to deal with his crap for way too long! 😉
I know you got a bit flustered toward the end there but at least you stuck it out. Overall not a bad effort.
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"There has been some confusion of late, I will take the blame."
That's what I'm referring to in that paragraph. I became so consumed in what I was doing I forgot that not everyone was following as close nor had access to all the info I had. When Congress did not simply trot along behind by approving the first No NE proposal I misunderstood. I assumed they were telling me they wanted war, they we actually telling me they didn't understand why.
Good stuff!
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Congratulations for a good term!
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http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-mod-battle-orders-day-2-478-updated-05-20--2438080/1/20
What the hell!
Seriously, are you some kind of retard? eUK has never been interested in attacking Australia. Chile have never requested that 'we go after' Australia. Your whole reasons for attacking us are lame, nothing but lies and paranoia.
I requested something I could show my Congress that showed Canada had surrendered. I can't show them this! The lies and bullshit about us contained here will surely make em not want to finish this war!
What was the reason to go into Norway? Was it "just for fun"?
Since you post here publicly, are you removing the offer of peace from the table? If so I can reinstate the NE and let our allies know that we are at war.
For the record I've never used the word "surrender" in any of our communications. I thought we had mutually agreed that the war was pointless now. It seems I've misjudged your character.
Norway was cos we had missions from Admin and France didn't last.
The war isn't 'pointless' from our POV.
It Keeps you fighting for Assguard and not LETO and makes sure you're not free to intefere in other areas that might be crucial to our allies.
The war is more 'Meh' for us as it's been done to death, we can't hurt your economy directly like we did last time and we both know that it's Win, Win, RW Defeat, Win, RW defeat, Win, RW defeat........
Maybe you should talk to your vCP. I told him what my congress required in order to pass the No Natural Enemy. I can only tell you what way I would vote and that would be to vote yes, due to it being a boring never ending war with you guys and you have more important things to deal with this coming month. Which I said to you.
I speak to my congress before I propose anything, seeing as A) they ain't mind readers and 😎 they are the ones that have the actual power to decide things. Therefore I requested from Klop an article or something in which eCanada stated they had given up on the war and requested a peace out, so I could take that to my congress and say look, let's end this NE now.
Wayne obviously we never got the information that the UK was going after Australia from anyone in the UK, it was the consensus of our allies. and was our motivation, even if it was not true.
What does surrender mean in this game? Why are we letting egos on both sides get in the way what is best for both sides?
We can do the whole run around in circles thing again.
I have no problem saying we surrender and admitting we misjudged your motives and all us getting on with our eLives.
My big brother long ago taught me that if I did not say surrender, I would never get back up.
I surrender.
You don't need to convince me ED, you need to convince my Congress. I'm quite happy for you to peace out.
Haha hahahahahhahaha hahahhaha hahaha , that is all.
I recommend kitty pics. 😃
"When the UK went after Australia in northern Europe at the request of Chile several of us came together for their defense."
Do What?
" Currently the UK has Sorlandet set as their CotD so this does need to be watched as it's a way to get at Australia's colony."
Sorlandet (as the name suggests) is in the South of Norway. The bordering region with Oz was Nord-Norge which we took yesterday.
So then you are just punishing Norway for helping Australia?
I suppose you know nothing of a Nigerian AS also...
We had a TW going with Norway (which was a bad idea anyway) but they didn't have the strength to bounce us or RW off us as they were using their fights to help the Aussies.
(commendable)
The UK therefore ended the war as quickly as possible by wiping Norway but ensured they had a free region the very same day so they would have a congress.
(battle management)
We were then ready to leave and get some Resistance medals out of the deal when we got all your NE's.
(WTF Dude)
So we decided to win the war by repelling LETO and remaining in Scando. We did all that and with Sweden Wiped the war was over and then we got ready to leave, medals, etc...
(hurrah)
Assguard then NE'd our ally forcing us to stay in the region to assist.
(Fwiends)
We have nothing against the Aussies and we have friendships with many of their politicians such as Saiwun, Jon Williamson, Sherlock and the like.
Due to Geostrategic reasons they are ofc on the 'other side' but long as we stay out of each others hair then we don't hold that against them.
As for the Nigerian AS.......First we saw of it was the in-game proposal.
Whilst we may have pro-Aussie feelings we cannot help them stay on the map as;
a) They are on the 'other side'.
b) Their being in the region made other neighbours 'itchy' when we'd done nothing to them.
c) We have wars to fight of our own.
If you'd had better intel or just asked the Aus or UK CP if we were likely to tangle then you wouldn't be stuck warring us when you could be helping them.
But let's face it - helping the Aussies was the story.
In reality you just wanted a piece of the pie when you heard UK was going to be facing huge odds. Perhaps as a prelude to running again and being able to boast about wiping the UK, being stronk, fearless and a great strategic mind.
Everyone knew Nigeria were Airstriking, they had shouts asking for donations...
A Nigerian asked me , I'm led to believe he also asked many CP's around the world, who they should AS.
My answer was Ireland...
Also, Norway are a terrible choice if you want to waste CC on an MPP.
Look at their battle record, voting record and economy to see how much of a waste that would be!
If you want a decently sized ally in the region that can mix it up with the 'redcoats' then go for Sweden.
If you want to look involved but are really after access to a pool of normally unengaged fighters then go with Finland.
Already have MPP with Swedes.
Go for Finland then.
I'm sure the Norgies are keen and dedicated fighters but there are just so few of them (eRep being what it is, declining populations, poor resources........no fault of Norway etc...).
You'd be better off saving that 10K a month for a CO in an important battle then having to chuck LETO damage at them constantly or more realistically having your chaps move to fight in a RW which is the only fights they win.
10k lasts for 5 or 10 minutes in a 100 cc CO. We would have to give up our entire MPP stack to make one decent CO. So what's your point?
Also, apparently your boss has decided for Norway and Canada have a common enemy. It only makes sense that we make it easy on our selves to come at you on multiple fronts.
You tried coming at us from multiple, multiple, multiple fronts........what did that get you?
With Admin going mission crazy it's likely we'll be warring on and off with Assguard for a considerable time to complete missions.
If you want to tie Canada down to constantly reacting to another nations pursuit of mission rewards then that's for you Canucks to decide.
If I were (Still) over in Canada I'd rather be looking at extending our bonuses, going after places like India or helping our direct allies and pretty much advancing at the pace we/Canada chooses.
If there's one thing you should know about Canada, it's that we always stick up for our allies. Even at the expense of our own well being.
but you always do it so poorly.
If the aim was to stop us messing in Scando then you should of hit first in Scotland thus making us fight you for our trade routes rather then knocking Finland out.
Had you won then you could've gone straight into Scando and ejected us.
Instead you misjudged the strength and intentions of your enemy and blundered about somewhere in the middle only making a late dash North when the odds were nowhere as good and at the cost of leaving France exposed in Britttany which in turn meant we could launch into Canada without worrying about Portugal.
I dunno who decided which regions you should be attacking but I wouldn't let that person near any decision making process again.
At the end of the day, we met our objective. We may have misread UK's intentions, but when Australia's security was in jeopardy it was a risk well worth taking.
The tactics may be less than perfect, but our intentions were in good faith. That's all I came here to say.
If the objective was to prevent UK attacking Norway then that outcome was already determined before your NE.
If it was to protect Aus from being removed from Scando then you failed as they got taken out by an Airstrike whilst you were busy RWing some core region and fighting in another.
eNorway has been friendly? All 4 of them? Unlikely.
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~hyuu~
Congrats for a good job accomplish so far. I got some pop corn and I am happy. What else do I need
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I'm not feeling much peace in the above comments.
What the cluck is up with all the nastiness from eUK in the comments? Jeez... did someone piss in their tea?