POLL -- Who do we fight AFTER France?

Togas · August 23, 2002, 15:38

We at the Foreign Ministry do not want to create or accept any treaties with nation that we intend to attack. There are possible deals that can be made with both Greece and America, and there are also good reasons to attack them both.

This poll is unofficial, but it will help advise us.

Please vote and also post the reason why you made that selection.

Thank you,

--Togas

This poll will expire in three days.

UnOrthOdOx · August 23, 2002, 15:42

Tough to decide. Depends on how Greece is fairing, and whether we have Chivalry. But, I say America. They are week, easily defeated, and have another lux, iron and horse.

Vlad Antlerkov · August 23, 2002, 15:51

Yanks. If we get Chivalry in time, I'd consider attacking the Greeks instead. Hopefully, by then, the Brits and Aztecs will still be at war with the Greeks, so they may be softened a tad-- enough for our Knights to have few troubles.

wervdon · August 23, 2002, 16:01

America for sure unless our french war ends up putting us in another war, or we get sneak attacked.

After that either Germany or Greece depending on the situation. But definately not before we have a sizable knight army, preferably backed by some form of artillery.

GodKing · August 23, 2002, 16:04

I said give peace a chance. Mostly because I suspect that we will not have much of a military once the conflict with france is over.

I wouldn't be upset if we go after america though.

Kloreep · August 23, 2002, 16:16

Abstain for now. With the war against the French still to be fought, and the Greek wars just beginning, there's no way to tell right now. We should definitely conquer America soon, unless someone attacks us; whether or not Greece is a viable target will depend on what happens during the next several turns. (IE, what we get out of the war, what our losses are, etc.)

DAVOUT · August 23, 2002, 16:33

America, as a training ground well situated for our army ; then Greece if Germany is busy with the Azteks.

OPD · August 23, 2002, 16:36

I thought this was going to be a poll about who to attack seriously next, not to just confirm the small skirmish we'll be having with the US.

Harovan · August 23, 2002, 16:42

America and Greece. In that order. Hence both.

Robber Baron · August 23, 2002, 17:24

The Americans first, definitely. We need to firm up our claim to that general region -- and if we don't move against them soon, somebody else will, and scoop up valuable real estate quite easily.

Then possibly the Greeks.

With one caveat: I have a weird suggestion that might be worth discussing. Now that Persia has built the Pyramids, its growth rate is going to accelerate dramatically. IF (and probably only if) we could find a powerful civ willing to ally with us against Persia (one that would offer a genuine military contribution in the form of a second front), perhaps it would be worth taking on the Persians, to trim them down a bit.
Not that I relish the prospect of taking on immortals.

Is this idea crazy? I'm just worried that unless someone moves against the Persians soon, they are going to grow truly large and formidable.

Aggie · August 23, 2002, 17:37

We should finish the americans. Then we will have to build a knight army. In the best of worlds I would want 20 knights for an all out assault on greece when we do assault them. Of course I am saying this as a private person when I write not a SMC, since Uber will soon be back, Long before the decision will be made. Still we could build warchariots(if we don't intend to use them before some are upgraded). Then upgrade some, not all to knights. I would once again appeal for a horseman force so we have a rapid response ability. I don't want chariots for this because we don't want a golden age yet.
Aggie

adaMada · August 23, 2002, 17:39

Def. America first.

After them... we'll see

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-- adaMada

trickey · August 23, 2002, 19:30

who ver is weakest. but for sure, we cant fight without chivalry.

Reddawg · August 23, 2002, 19:52

Do we really want Apolytonia to be a nation perpetually at war?

We are not in a position to support sustained wars without out infrastructure and public works suffering. We are already behind in development as it is... I say we need a term of piece! At least two turnthreads... that doesn't mean let the military fall apart, but just... not overextend.

I vote for peace. The statistics support this decision ;-P

Epistax · August 23, 2002, 20:01

Think of declaring war on america as adding a few more barbarians.

Apocalypse · August 23, 2002, 20:02

America, unless some other Civ seems incredibly vulnerable.

jdd2007 · August 23, 2002, 20:37

we should get rid of America, then greece, or persia.

trickey · August 23, 2002, 20:52

America will most likely sill be one of the weakest ( if not the weakest civ) , so they seem to be the easy choice to attack

Vitreous Humor · August 23, 2002, 23:41

I voted no one but America will probably be abled to be conqured by the units from the French war. After that?

America and France were attacked because they provided quicker and larger returns than clearing jungle. Any war on Greece or Persia would require a massive build up of forces. I feel the resources required would be better off improving our cities, which are little more than villages or towns surrounded by jungle.

Persia however has a few settlers/ units moving through our teritory so if things we go bad we end up fighting him anyway.

Epistax · August 23, 2002, 23:55

I feel we should attack america next, not only for the land grab, but to keep them in check. They are expanding, however small they are now. We don't want them to be powerful enough to get anyone to attack us.

cdinkle · August 24, 2002, 00:23

I feel we should focus our cities on improvements to make our people more happy and have less corruption. Expansion wouldn't be such a bad idea too, maybe even a colony on Uber Isle (yes, this has already been suggested, and also, has this already been decided upon?).

War after the French, IMO, shouldn't even come into consideration until the late Medievil Age or the early Industrial Age. Till then we should focus on the bare minimum of defense in our cities, and the expansion and improvement of our nation.

Thats just my opinion though.

MrWhereItsAt · August 24, 2002, 08:46

America should be an extension to the French campaign, but after that I cannot say what I would like us to do until after these wars. This may be 20 turns or more before the (hopeful) end of America, and things have a tendency to change significantly in this time (Russia got the GL after a few turns last time).

civman2000 · August 24, 2002, 09:09

war with america followed by long period of peace

Panag · August 25, 2002, 14:51

hi ,

persia and germany , just to make sure they dont become to strong , ...

after the current war , and when we get a "nice" veteran army

have a nice day

Ninot · August 25, 2002, 15:27

id like to make that statement now....
no one!

GePap · August 25, 2002, 17:02

I think the question has been answered for us.

I am surprised but not too much by how things are going. We have been growing aggressively militarily, and finally the A.I. reacted (probably because they are done wth REX phase) to the growing gEgyptian threat to world peace and security.

Thud · August 25, 2002, 21:14

Doh! Meant to vote for building, but voted for Greece. Ah, well, at least that option doesn't feel so left out now.

kring · August 26, 2002, 10:54

I agree with GePap. The AI has seen our aggressive ways as a threat and decided to act. We have now attacked two civs, and are being attacked by two new civs. I guess people thought we could turn on our former friend (France) with no diplomatic backlash.

Shiber · August 26, 2002, 10:58

I suggested that we upgrade our warriors before we declare war on France but nobody listened!

GhengisFarb™ · August 26, 2002, 11:00

Quote:

Originally posted by Shiber
I suggested that we upgrade our warriors before we declare war on France but nobody listened!

I heard you and agreed, but I didn't expect THIS to happen either.