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  1. As an ex-battle commander with broken english, giving order to 24 guys it not that hard, group them together in different situations, call name if needed and spend more time looking at the map than the battle itself.

    Still, I do have a big advantage over others since I play a lot of dota 2 :lol:

    And my only dream is everyone in my battle are good with manual sail because sometime i put some werid orders

    I still recall the first battle you led me into the French battle line.

    Nash: "Set a course for 70 and do you see that little gap just behind Des Moins in their line? We all aim for that. Everyone!"

    All: "Everyone? That little gap would barely fit a cutter?"

    Nash: "Yes, eyes closed and full sails, we will be unstoppable."

    We crashed into their line, breaking it, had concentrated fire of most of their fleet and a few of the ships of their startled captains panicked. A great knife fight ensued before we magically with a few orders were in a line again with the right wind on the enemy fleet.

    That was some impressive stuff you pulled of.

    And yes, I had my eyes closed just before impact as I was sailing point in that battle. ????

    I still call it "the Nash-maneuver" and couldn't reproduce that kind of madness even if I tried a thousand years, although we still used it afterwards in a few battles with great success with Pietjenoob. ????

    You are one of my favorite fleetcommanders, Nash.

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  2. As an ex-battle commander with broken english, giving order to 24 guys it not that hard, group them together in different situations, call name if needed and spend more time looking at the map than the battle itself.

    Still, I do have a big advantage over others since I play a lot of dota 2 :lol:

    And my only dream is everyone in my battle are good with manual sail because sometime i put some werid orders

    Double post, sorry

  3. Because of this WOLF has three clan leaders which don't tell the line members what to think but give them access to all the information so they can build their own opinion. And I believe there are several Dutch clans as well as other nation clans that work the same. At least I hope so - I hope that the way you described it actually is the rare exception.

    Indeed.

    XIX has a board of ten shareholders.

  4. 1. Why does everybody keep spelling my name with a 'd' - this is the 5th time somebody does this...

    2. Do not quote me in a supposed hater list! - Apart from this post I have no personal problem with Pellasgos and he has been a good connection to those who fight in the west against the Spanish (whether you consider him a valid diplomat or battle commander I seriously don't care about).

    3. My problem lies with your nation and its inner problems not any captains in particular!

    4. Stop writing me mails about your inner situation! - Though I offer to help mediate should you desire to fix this I don't care about your inner problems and who is supposedly right until that happens. My offer still stands however and I seriously suggest you get this sorted out until the new map hits us or we as an alliance will have a crappy start into the day.

     

     

    There is a sharp division in the British nation too JollyRoger. Always has been. Just like in the Dutch Nation, just like in other nations. People that always fight, people that do stuff without consent of the majority and people that just don't give a fuck. I find it troublesome that, just because there is a vocal Dutch thread from a rather eccentric Dutch player, people of other ingame nations seem to think that it is only a Dutch Nation problem. Think again, look around. Don't be naive.

     

    These threads are only giving an impression no nation wants, despite that we still fight, despite that we are defending tooth and nail. So far we are still in the game.

     

    I regret the picture this situation paints also of the hardgaming Dutch defender and will do everything to bring focus towards the diversity, tenacity and ingenuity of the common Dutch captain that fuels the awesome fights we have in these wars. No one man, and no one thread can take that down. This goes for all the hard gaming captains of all nations to be more precise.

     

    Let's not try to mend what cannot be restored, but support those that build what can be accomplished.

     

    Thnx,

     

    LP

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  5. XIX has always taken the middle ground in the Dutch Nation discussions (and will continue to do so).

    I argue that a united nation is a utopia. The Dutch (especially you Pellasgos) are a bit more vocal about not having  it, I guess.

     

    The real question is when it becomes disrespectful, and there my Pellasos you have overstepped a line of decency too be honest. You don't need that, really. It also serves no purpose, other than generating a bit of headshaking and frowning amongst those Dutch captains that are wise enough to value the words uttered. Many in the Dutch Nation actually do not care of your internal personal vendettas as long as the ships of our Nation's captains keep sailing and the guns blazing.

     

    Stay classy.

     

    LP.

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  6. Don't get wound up over what is said, only over who says it.

     

    Pellasgos is our Dutch Nation wildcard, our own Hannibal Barca, dropping his elephants in the room. Unfocused energy that is ready to be unleashed and crush *everything* that is crossing his path, even if it creates internal troubles. 

     

    But most importantly, remember he is .... *our own*. Never forget that Dutch Nation. 

     

    Strength does not only come out of unity, but also in diversity and individual contribution and sacrifice.

     

    Creating trouble might be a strong point of this hero, but a hero he is. If we can deal with it, I'm sure our allies will do the same. The British especially, as they know their Shakespeare and understand what can happen if a nation in peril starts to cry havoc and lets slip a real dog of war! 

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  7. tbh all Dutch fleets we encountered lost badly,  include many first rates captured,    brits fleets in support give us much better fights.

     

    But pirate are not there as coordinate effort, just single clans lurking around for target and fights, we didnt pull a single flag

     

    That is because you are just that good, Vicious. No one can resist the power of [sORRY]. If only we had the kind of players you have in your clan.  :rolleyes:  :)

  8. I guess I understand politics of special events now. It seems all nations except for Dutch already got some new blueprints. Today's special event was cancelled, as Dutch were already efficiently nerfed.

    To be honest, I understand this. We're fighting against 4 nations (Spain, France, Danes and Pirates, as Swedish seem to not to engage into a fight a lot), for a long time with only a limited British help.

    If Dutch nation wasn't nerfed, game would be imbalanced. We can't have a situation where a nation attacked by 4 others can't be brought to a level of 1-port nation for a few weeks now, can we? I really don't feel treated unfair that we can't field most powerful ships in some port battles.

    ps. full disclosure - I heard about some mythical Dutch captain who acquired Heavy Rattlesnake blueprint, however since he didn't craft any ships for port battles, I prefer to treat him as a Carribean legend, "a Flying Heavy Rattlesnake Dutchman".

     

    LOL, this is the humor I appreciate a lot! Good show Vazco, I'm sure many will take the bait.  :D  ;)

     

     

    Awwwww, poor little dutch. Weren't you boasting about owning so many ports a few weeks ago?

     

     

    Need a tissue?

     

    See, here is the first.

    btw. The Dutch ain't poor. Warchests are still full and the clans report solid shipyards. If someone doesn't want a war of attrition you better think twice on attacking the Dutch, as wars against us are not cheap.  ;)

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  9. It's from a commercial, people wouldn't get it if it was in english ^^

    However, our marketing department has presented us with this draft, now we just need the green light to start production.

    2vsjdsh.jpg

    Hahaha, awesome Aegir! I think we found our internet mascot. I have my wife already knitting a cute orange spencer for that adorable fluffy honnybun purr tiger to complete the picture!

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  10. Hi Fletch67,

     

    Don't forget that the British (like the Spanish) have been targeted and at war almost continuously for months now with several other nations. That is not easy. Where "the East" despite some really hardcore wars, kept talking to each other and eventually even granted their communities a well deserved break, it made sure that there was "an ending" to a chapter of hostilities. People need endings, preferably happy ones. We all knew new wars would come and would be necessary for our playerbases to keep it fun, as much as a break is also sometimes necessary. Talks and reasoning by good people of those communities ensured that, although not everyone agreed, treaties and ceasefires held steady and fast.

     

    This has never really happened to the British or Spanish playerbase, apart from selfimposed ceasfires or eventually the Three Admiralty treaty that only lasted a short time. I for one have great respect for the British and Spanish players fighting those continual wars without end. I'm not sure I would like to play like that myself.

     

    It is also what is still missing from the alliance/diplomacy expansion and is repeated a few times by other players in this thread. Wars are great, but they need an ending (e.g. by reaching certain conditions) so a new war can start after perhaps a few days of a well deserved break. I'm sure the Devs are already thinking hard on improving on this first iteration of alliances/diplomacy. Perhaps the all out wars we are declaring now could be war declarations just for certain regions or territories in the future; who knows, but improve it will over time, I'm sure of it.

     

    Take care,

     

    LP

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  11. Several points to address here!

     

    10. The Dutch nation has a bunch of internal problems right now which shall not be mentioned any further here - until they resolve this the British nation has a hard time actually helping them which partially lead to the enemy coalitions success!

     

    Internal strife is of all times and of all nations. We (the Dutch) are like a Hydra, one head may lick you, one head may sing to you, one head may yell at you, but in times of peril I've always have seen the Dutch clans do their duty, and that is to turn the heads in the same general direction and bite back where it is needed.

     

    Yesterday a main fleet in our western fronts turned a Danish 1st rate fleet with some clever fireship tactics yet unseen on a scale like it was executed by Vasco / Pellasgos and his warriors. nlGuinnesnl of the Arse clan led a succesful defensive fleet against French agression towards Fort Oranje and a fleet of XIX and DAS defended the fake Spanish flag on Fort Zoutman and took back the regional capital Caracas as the opportunity arose. All at the same time. I'd say that is pretty good collaboration between parties of a Nation with internal problems.  ;)

     

    Strife, perhaps, worries, for sure, positivity, still there. It is not coincidence that the Dutch motto of Concordia res parvae  (Unity makes strength) was changed over the years in the motto:Je mantiendrai (We will maintain); strength does not always come out of unity, but we know it also comes out of diversity and individual contribution.

     

    Hence I will say to everyone listening:

     

    We are the Dutch Nation; in all of its diversity and impossible personae! We love this game and we love playing it with you!  ;)

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  12. Pd: Holland is having a hard time due several reasons I wont bring here.

     

     

    The Dutch are now in a pretty defensive position, but not because of the Admirality treaty, but mainly by choice. It is tough on us now, I agree, but my goodness what a fun battles you guys (French/Danes/Spanish/Pirates) are granting us. Every last Dutch fishing cutter we have is drafted into "the dreaded Dutch fireship fleet" (hi Danes) or certain keypoints are defended 'till there is no mast left standing and costly repairs and replacements start to hurt our opponents (hi Pampatar). We try to make a war against the Dutch not cheap and we give it our best to bring a (almost) non whining opponent to you with creative players and with ports that have a vulnerability that also suit our opponents to bring good (and foremost memorable) fights.

     

    The most active clans within our nation might not always agree with each other on how to achieve that, but one thing is certain, we stand united in giving you fun and know that we appreciate every battle you give us.

     

    I hope you guys will continue see us as a foolhardy but creative bunch of gamers that don't mind loosing, but still want to play to win. It is something we really are trying to work hard on within the Dutch Nation. We certainly see a lot of you guys that way in return.

     

    With respect and love,

     

    Lytse Pier

    Heer van de Rekenkamer, XIX

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