[Solium Infernum] Hell to Pay

Games
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Current turn:44
[x]Deadbuffalo
[x]Terpsicore
[x]Bossman
[x]Sepiche
[ ]Staff Sergeant

If there are any problems getting a turn in for whatever reason, just let the rest of the group know. If there is no response via PM or email for a length of time, around 72 hours, then the remaining players will decide whether to put in an AI replacement.

Game #5: Hell to Pay
Deadbuffalo --> Cattle Horn Dudes, Naked Horse Guy
terpsicore --> Birdmen, 15th Portrait
Bossman–> All-seeing eye?, Fat Guy
Sepiche --> Three Tentacles , Fall From Heaven Guy
Roboczar–> 2 headed snake? Fire Breathing Guy replaced with AI
Staff Sergeant --> Masked Viper, 15th Portrait

Length: Normal
Size: Normal
Places of Power: Uncommon
Map Type: Acheron’s Locks

From the one game I played on this map, there seem to be a lot of natural choke points that are great for sealing off territory and places of power from your neighbors. And if the Archfiends are anything like the BBQ’s, expect a lot of lust.

Invitation is sent, PM me if you didn’t get it. If there is a problem with any of the starting legions than we can always restart on Monday post-patch.

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Sounds good.

Just one humble suggestion, but we might be better off waiting to start until Monday when Vic puts the new patch out. The biggest thing it fixes is a bug where starting legions can be underpowered sometimes.

And once we do start I’d like the symbol with the three tentacles. :)

Edit: I went with image 11 for the record.

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I sent my zero turn in, it took about 4 seconds so I figure I can do it again if you guys want to restart, but I’m ready to go as is.

I chose the 15th portrait and I’d like the fire symbol, unless that’s the same one as the tentacles in which case I don’t care about my symbol.

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Turn 1 is out, and it looks like it is going to be a mad land grab as well as relic rush. There is a +4 Tribute Roll relic and a +1 Diablolism relic that I’m certain are going to get pinched by one of the Princes or Dukes. But perhaps there is a deceit build in the running as well, which might mean that +1 deceit relic won’t last very long either. Someone is definitely going to get squeezed out from having a place of power. That shouldn’t be a problem though, because if I learned anything from the BBQ, it’s that no one in Hell likes a leader.

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Smaug (roboczar?) is cut off from the tree of woe, while the wealthier demons fortify themselves with extra legions and the +4 tribute roll relic that i’ve deduced have gone to either Smaug or Mr. Fatty (bossman?) And what relic comes out as a replacement, of course the +1 orders book.

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Yup, I’m Smaug. I’m not cut off from the Wood of the Suicides, really. I will be amazed if Staff Sergeant is able to take it with a weak starting legion. He just doesn’t have the stats (especially Infernal attack) to back it up. I do, however, and he can’t really stop me from grabbing an adjacent hex.

The +1 orders book is nice. I don’t know that I need to bid for that. I’m not in a rush, but we’ll see how it plays out.

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Good guess. Looks like Lord Smaug is indeed the proud owner of the +4 tribute relic. And the +1 order book is still on the market…

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I am largely unimpressed by Sergeant’s attempt to lock me out of the Wood of Suicides.

As restitution for his insolence and his blatant refusal to acknowledge his betters, I am demanding no less than 3 tribute cards, in order that he may show his proper deference.

If he refuses, I will be forced to declare vendetta and show him the true power of a Prince of Hell.

EDIT: (Better give me those cards or prepare for a last ditch defense of that weak ass 7HP 2/2/3 stronghold. I’m seriously not joking, haha!)

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Yeah I got screwed by starting conditions, I don’t even care really. My legion is also incapable of fighting any nearby places of power or anything really, this will be a short game for me.

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Well listen, don’t get me wrong. I like your spunk. You seem to have gotten in a little over your head, but I’m not unreasonable.

Check your PMs and maybe we can work out a deal that suits your position.

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I wouldn’t discount yourself so quickly.Things can change pretty quickly in SI. Also, you have a level 2 place of power all of 3 hexes away from your stronghold. If you can’t take it right off then you definitely can with a praetor, artifact, combat card, or some sort of ritual. Or just recruit another legion. And careful about making a deal with the devil ;)

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I think of my offer as rather magnanimous, considering the circumstances. :)

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Well that was an interesting tactic Sergeant.

You couldn’t just leave me out of your little conflict, could you? :)

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Haha. He’s the little mouse who roared.

Looks like someone picked up the +1 Orders book. Suspect it was Fatty because it sure wasn’t me.

Not that I care. :D

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Are diplomatic efforts made public to everyone?

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Only actions that are brought before the Infernal Conclave, like insults, demands and vendettas.

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Not too much free space left, but only half of the places of power are claimed. I anticipate a buildup followed by all out hostilities in many parts of Hell.

And yeah, I got the +1 orders book. I thought for sure that I would be out rolled for it by roboczar, but I guess he was too busy making demands and fitting his Chosen with the latest in Scythe technology.

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I kind of screwed myself in the PoP race by (futilely) opting to block roboczar from the Woods rather than trying to take one closer to myself. The only reason I have such high prestige is because Sepiche inexplicably accepted my insult in front of the Infernal Conclave. I’m going to have to withdraw to my Stronghold and think of a new gameplan…

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One must always endeavor to be able to back up one’s threats, that’s all I can say. The scythe was a simple practicality and +1 orders is less of an advantage than one might imagine.

I’m pleased that Sergeant has seen the error of his ways; a satisfactory conclusion has been reached. Others attempting to take advantage of his weakness will be looked upon with displeasure.

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Also, enjoy the new bazaar tax, plebians.