I'm a philosopher, so you will notice I like to think about core and other deep concepts.
People have always tried to figure out why there are stalemates. Usually blaming something for being unbalanced. This however, is entirely incorrect. Ideal balance actually promotes stalemates, hence why no side makes progress.
The real reason for stalemates, is that we have had a third empire. Two is fine, and four or more is also fine. The number 3 is the basic problem. It is an odd number. For example, empire A is attacking empire B, then empire C shows up. Empire C is forced to attack one empire, or split up and attack both. In either case, an equal amount of people from A and/or B are required to repel C. Thereby making it so if any side gains ground, they also start to lose ground.
Some of you may be thinking, that which ever side has better strategy/tactics/skill will pull ahead. Well, this is true, however, the more people there are the more diluted those become. This is why small fights tend to be really fun.
The reason a fourth or more isn't a problem, where as three is, is because instead empire C could attack empire D instead of A and/or B. Any odd number is less than ideal, but it's only really bad with three. Another problem does arise from adding a fourth empire though. Which is population, the more empires, the lower population becomes for each. This is why the ideal solution is to remove the third empire.
As to which empire would be best to remove, I would have to say it is the Vanu. The TR is about speed and numbers, the NC strength and damage. These are good opposing ideals that are no better than the other. VS however, is about "technology"??? Nothing about the VS is rock, paper, scissory. Also, it's hard to take an enemy seriously, when they are wearing purple and teal. We even call them "Barneys". Next thing you know, they will put out a new rainbow themed logo. Aside from that, the VS would be best to go, with all their stuff being distributed amongst the TR and NC.
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2011-02-13, 06:32 AM
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