The Coalition.


Many players have the feeling that they “cannot win”. And indeed, individually, victory is nigh impossible to achieve.

What the Coalition offers is a chance for all interested to participate in a possible victory, without hardcore requirements.

I, Laureline, am gathering like-minded alliances to stake that claim.

We are NOT a peaceful coalition. Our clearly stated intent, is control of the key areas needed for final victory. While we are not peaceful however, we are not unkind nor merciless. My first action as victor was to gather my previous enemies and offer them a place within the Coalition for a possible future victory.
We offer everyone the option of staying and joining us, or taking advantage of one of our relocation packages whenever possible, or of course fighting. Nice but firm is the key.
At some point, -someone- will stake a claim in those areas. It is unlikely they will offer similar terms to ours. Neutrality is possible, simply not in specific areas near-ish shrines, and Coalition-controlled areas, and we apologize for the inconvenience, please take your seats and fasten your seatbelts until the light is turned off (or the plane crashes, whichever comes first. We'll let you know).

Not all members are required to participate in active war however. The goal is to enable all play-styles to participate without having to be hardcore.
This will be accomplished by providing clear guidelines about one or two future city construction, layout and troop creation to each member. A system should even be in place to help finance part of construction and troop creation if needed.
This will likely be the main requirement, along with a modicum of chat courtesy. We are not out to alienate people, and rudeness will not be looked upon kindly.

Each continent will likely retain current leadership as I am not looking to micromanage. While I call the final shots, I am more of a consensus leader, and take well to constructive criticism. Suggestions quite welcome, with the understanding that if I have to deal with dozens of cities and multiple continents and alliances, I am likely to make some mistakes and miss some messages. No offense meant, I promise to buy you a cookie if we ever meet
In order to avoid possible previous bad blood linked to history and names, one alliance will be created on each continent to gather those interested in joining. Alliances will be named Coalition 1, 11, 12, etc.

Each of the alliances included will be a part of one over-arching alliance, and an IRC system is in the works to enable communication.
At the end of the game (maybe 5 months out?), I (or whomever replaces me if I win the lottery and buy my own island) will create a new alliance that will include leadership of each Coalition alliances as well as those designated to control the 8 shrines. This will be a shared victory.

Active and more war-oriented members will be provided clear targets to acquire, and encouraged to establish beacheads on other Coalition continents, while more peaceful members will be protected and have light requirements, yet still be able to contribute.

Oh, a final requirement you may have noted is a willingness to endure a bit of my humor