Round 44 - Revision history

Sly at 17:40, 5 June 2025

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	Damdred, our draft captain and undisputed MVP of the pen, took it upon himself to write our round win story — not as a dry recap, but as a full-on Bluey episode script, staying true to our team's theme. Sly and me added our annotations for future readers and OpenDominion purists who might want to decode the references or just relive the round.		Damdred, our draft captain and undisputed MVP of the pen, took it upon himself to write our round win story — not as a dry recap, but as a full-on Bluey episode script, staying true to our team's theme. Sly and me added our annotations for future readers and OpenDominion purists who might want to decode the references or just relive the round.
	I will post here a combination of all three versions. On Sly’s Page you will find the purist form, on Damdreds the Bluey Scripts alone. Enjoy!		I will post here a combination of all three versions. On Sly’s Page [[Round_44_TraditionalStory\|(Traditional Story)]] you will find the purist form, on Damdreds the Bluey Scripts alone. Enjoy!

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Wurst's Acknowledgements

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	Damdred – You really put together one hell of a team and led with unwavering dedication. You stayed a true captain till the end—always motivating, fully engaged, and spreading that energy to every one of us. Thank you for an incredibly fun round.		Damdred – You really put together one hell of a team and led with unwavering dedication. You stayed a true captain till the end—always motivating, fully engaged, and spreading that energy to every one of us. Thank you for an incredibly fun round.


	Dan – As someone in our realm said: “Easiest round win ever for you” 😅. Just kidding. We liked having you around as our mascot, and I’d still always pack with you. :*		Dan – As someone in our realm said: “Easiest round win ever for you” 😅. Just kidding. We liked having you around as our mascot, and I’d still always pack with you. :*


	Sly – What a joy it was to pack with you. Great understanding of the game, great tactical awareness. And when I hit a low point, you were the one who pulled me out of the mud.		Sly – What a joy it was to pack with you. Great understanding of the game, great tactical awareness. And when I hit a low point, you were the one who pulled me out of the mud.


	Sizzler – My OG. I was so happy when I saw your registration and couldn’t believe my luck when Damdred drafted you. It’s always great playing with you. Your ability to read the board and to always remain calm helped me a lot.		Sizzler – My OG. I was so happy when I saw your registration and couldn’t believe my luck when Damdred drafted you. It’s always great playing with you. Your ability to read the board and to always remain calm helped me a lot.


	DaveTheGoliath – Someone I hadn’t played with before, and I totally fell in love with your style. Proactive, engaged, smart and a joy to talk to. Youre everything one could wish fron a packmate!		DaveTheGoliath – Someone I hadn’t played with before, and I totally fell in love with your style. Proactive, engaged, smart and a joy to talk to. Youre everything one could wish fron a packmate!


	Psychosophy – Thank you! I think in a way, you’re the one who sacrificed the most for this win. #6 disbanded 500 spies—you retrained 1,000. You could’ve pushed your exploring advantage, but instead, you decided to go heavy on ops eating tons of blops during our wars. Once again, it was a great pleasure to play with you. Your zealotism against McGeal after their first war on us was a constant source of joy.		Psychosophy – Thank you! I think in a way, you’re the one who sacrificed the most for this win. #6 disbanded 500 spies—you retrained 1,000. You could’ve pushed your exploring advantage, but instead, you decided to go heavy on ops eating tons of blops during our wars. Once again, it was a great pleasure to play with you. Your zealotism against McGeal after their first war on us was a constant source of joy.


	Cosula – Feels like you’re a packmate now, with how often we land together! You also went beyond your limits and played a tremendous round. Always there when it mattered—and always ready to throw some fireballs!		Cosula – Feels like you’re a packmate now, with how often we land together! You also went beyond your limits and played a tremendous round. Always there when it mattered—and always ready to throw some fireballs!


	Extravadanza – Oh boy. I often forgot you’re a new player because you showed such a great understanding of the game and insane activity. And your meme game even won you Meme of the Round. I hope we play again in the future—it was a pleasure.		Extravadanza – Oh boy. I often forgot you’re a new player because you showed such a great understanding of the game and insane activity. And your meme game even won you Meme of the Round. I hope we play again in the future—it was a pleasure.


	Dishness – Also a new player who immediately understood how the game works. You became a full-fledged member of the blop division in no time and needed little to no guidance.		Dishness – Also a new player who immediately understood how the game works. You became a full-fledged member of the blop division in no time and needed little to no guidance.


	This win was 100% a team win. The amount of activity, engagement, and support everyone in this group brought was something I’ve never experienced before. One person missing and we wouldnt have done it. A big heartfelt thank you to all of you.		This win was 100% a team win. The amount of activity, engagement, and support everyone in this group brought was something I’ve never experienced before. One person missing and we wouldnt have done it. A big heartfelt thank you to all of you.

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Final Phase: Snares Galore, and Realm 7

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	Sly: We went back to realm 6’s well yet again, and this hit required a ton of effort and coordination on our part to make happen as the margins were extremely tight.		Sly: We went back to realm 6’s well yet again, and this hit required a ton of effort and coordination on our part to make happen as the margins were extremely tight.
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	And that was it! Wurst was the inevitable winner.		And that was it! Wurst was the inevitable winner.


	=Wurst's Acknowledgements=		=Wurst's Acknowledgements=

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Final Phase: Snares Galore, and Realm 7

172.70.115.92: /* Twin Goblins, and Realm 12 */

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Twin Goblins, and Realm 12

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Running Away

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	Wurst: #6 had warred us earlier in the round, targeting our Lyc Explorer (Psychosophy) and Sly — probably thinking back then they had better odds ~~against them~~ than ~~against~~ a spec-heavy Goblin like me.		Wurst: #6 had warred us earlier in the round, targeting our Lyc Explorer (Psychosophy) and Sly — probably thinking back then they had better odds to win the round than a spec-heavy Goblin like me.


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	McGeal, their Lyc Explorer, was greedily expanding without proper spy coverage. So we did what we ~~do best — the classic sequence:~~		McGeal, their Lyc Explorer, was greedily expanding without proper spy coverage. So we did what we did before.

	Hit someone, push OP, snare~~, go again~~.		Hit someone (#12 Merf), push OP, snare for a back to back (#6 Lyc).
	With ~~that, and the hit on #12’s Merfolk earlier,~~ I now had a massive land lead and could build up a ton of DM.
			With those 2 hits I now had a massive land lead and could build up a ton of DM.

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Running Away

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	At this point, new contenders started popping up.		At this point, new contenders started popping up.
	#9 Goblin Al-Twix (Soup), a converting Goblin, was able to force me into some DP. But he lacked the numbers to grow further within my range. We actually considered his OP overtraining a hidden blessing — it made efficient races in other realms hesitate to send under him.		Realm 9 Goblin Al-Twix (Soup), a converting Goblin, was able to force me into some DP. But he lacked the numbers to grow further within my range. We actually considered his OP overtraining a hidden blessing — it made efficient races in other realms hesitate to send under him.

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Running Away

172.70.115.92: /* The Thorn in my Side */

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The Thorn in my Side

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The First Challenger

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	Sly: As always, my advice is to look big, as big as possible when playing FA. Even though we were barely out of the gate, we were making big moves and our amazing ops team helped us track everything. Wurst got a massive hit on the lead 9 Gobbo, Twix (Soup), who had yet to convert—and who was far from finished having a say in the round. I also then delayed a hit on an explorer in 9 Frosty Franco (who had huge drafts stacked) so that Wurst could follow, giving him back to back large hits.		Sly: As always, my advice is to look big, as big as possible when playing FA. Even though we were barely out of the gate, we were making big moves and our amazing ops team helped us track everything. Wurst got a massive hit on the lead 9 Gobbo, Twix (Soup), who had yet to convert—and who was far from finished having a say in the round. I also then delayed a hit on an explorer in 9 Frosty Franco (who had huge drafts stacked) so that Wurst could follow, giving him back to back large hits.


	2025-04-10 15:59:37 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 112 land from Al-twixander The Great (#9).		2025-04-10 15:59:37 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 112 land from Al-twixander The Great (#9).


	2025-04-11 02:59:39 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 97 land from Frosty Franco (#9).		2025-04-11 02:59:39 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 97 land from Frosty Franco (#9).


	2025-04-11 03:00:15 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 74 land from Frosty Franco (#9).		2025-04-11 03:00:15 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 74 land from Frosty Franco (#9).


	Wurst: After those takedowns, Damdred’s Orc fell a bit behind. The Revenge hit from Wreckage on Damdred sealed his fate sadly.		Wurst: After those takedowns, Damdred’s Orc fell a bit behind. The Revenge hit from Wreckage on Damdred sealed his fate sadly.


	2025-04-13 06:34:34 Wreckage (#6) invaded fellow dominion Muffin, grand larceny, 20 years (#4) and captured 69 land.		2025-04-13 06:34:34 Wreckage (#6) invaded fellow dominion Muffin, grand larceny, 20 years (#4) and captured 69 land.


	Sly: We were confused by this as Wreckage had pushed huge OP and had much better hits available for more land, but in a classic MERF-realm fashion, desire for revenge outweighed pure improvement/winning chances. Team mcgeeal became an enemy, and we would later exact payment.		Sly: We were confused by this as Wreckage had pushed huge OP and had much better hits available for more land, but in a classic MERF-realm fashion, desire for revenge outweighed pure improvement/winning chances. Team mcgeeal became an enemy, and we would later exact payment.


	Our goal was to finish winning the fast race as soon as possible. Main threats a week in appeared to be 12 Halfer Ulysses (Erix), 9 Lyc (Sugarjon), and Wreckage still training high OP. There were a lot of second tier guys too hanging around still.		Our goal was to finish winning the fast race as soon as possible. Main threats a week in appeared to be 12 Halfer Ulysses (Erix), 9 Lyc (Sugarjon), and Wreckage still training high OP. There were a lot of second tier guys too hanging around still.


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	=Final Phase: Snares Galore, and Realm 7=		=Final Phase: Snares Galore, and Realm 7=
	Sly: We felt comfortable (maybe except for Wurst) going into the final phase of the round. Yes, 7 looked very strong, but I felt they were simply too far behind at this point to pose a serious danger without EXCESSIVE feeding, which seemed nearly impossible since everyone had been forced to defend Wurst’s OP already.		Sly: We felt comfortable (maybe except for Wurst) going into the final phase of the round. Yes, 7 looked very strong, but I felt they were simply too far behind at this point to pose a serious danger without EXCESSIVE feeding, which seemed nearly impossible since everyone had been forced to defend Wurst’s OP already.


	We started a gameplan of making a snare hit on a realm, then having Wurst leave the guard for a war BF into the same realm afterwards, then rejoining guard. It worked well.		We started a gameplan of making a snare hit on a realm, then having Wurst leave the guard for a war BF into the same realm afterwards, then rejoining guard. It worked well.


	2025-05-05 21:30:26 Can't skip leg day when you have no legs!!! <3 Unicorse (#4) has declared WAR on Don't even think about it (#5).		2025-05-05 21:30:26 Can't skip leg day when you have no legs!!! <3 Unicorse (#4) has declared WAR on Don't even think about it (#5).


	2025-05-06 04:59:08 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 273 land from Timothy Tebowington (#5).		2025-05-06 04:59:08 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 273 land from Timothy Tebowington (#5).


	2025-05-07 04:59:10 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 213 land from Tony Dickerson (#5).		2025-05-07 04:59:10 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 213 land from Tony Dickerson (#5).
	Final Episode Title: "Revenge Redux"		Final Episode Title: "Revenge Redux"

	~~Episode Length: 11 minutes (Season Finale)~~

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	[Opening Scene – Realm Wall of Fame (Treehouse Loft)]		[Opening Scene – Realm Wall of Fame (Treehouse Loft)]
	The kids are taping up stickers of their biggest hits. Winton’s name is everywhere—each one labeled like Pokémon cards:		The kids are taping up stickers of their biggest hits. Winton’s name is everywhere—each one labeled like Pokémon cards:
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	Sly: We went back to realm 6’s well yet again, and this hit required a ton of effort and coordination on our part to make happen as the margins were extremely tight.		Sly: We went back to realm 6’s well yet again, and this hit required a ton of effort and coordination on our part to make happen as the margins were extremely tight.


	2025-05-11 00:41:08 GI Joes are for kids. OD is a game for cartoon dogs. (#4) has declared WAR on Cobra Rising (#6).		2025-05-11 00:41:08 GI Joes are for kids. OD is a game for cartoon dogs. (#4) has declared WAR on Cobra Rising (#6).


	2025-05-11 00:50:38 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 316 land from Keel-Haul (#6).		2025-05-11 00:50:38 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 316 land from Keel-Haul (#6).


	2025-05-12 00:37:46 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 231 land from Skidmark (#6).		2025-05-12 00:37:46 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 231 land from Skidmark (#6).

	We warred realm 7 for the first time as they were the clear late-round threat, doing damage anywhere and everywhere we could with the army of explorers at our disposal. They had a bunch of possible threats: a strong Orc (kongb), Icekin (Lud), up-and-coming WE (Faith), and a Nomad (mdk) who I was concerned would BF into Wurst’s range and then pump GN/temps to limit him while the Orc/Icer hit under us. I thought it was curious at the time that they decided to use the Orc to push 5:4 OP, which effectively meant he would never send again unless he left a ton of OP home. The Icekin basically did the opposite, training enough DP to at times defend Wurst fully and kept hitting with the OP he had. Personally I would’ve been more afraid of the opposite~~, but Lud/Faith explained: [waiting for their explanation]~~
			We warred realm 7 for the first time as they were the clear late-round threat, doing damage anywhere and everywhere we could with the army of explorers at our disposal. They had a bunch of possible threats: a strong Orc (kongb), Icekin (Lud), up-and-coming WE (Faith), and a Nomad (mdk) who I was concerned would BF into Wurst’s range and then pump GN/temps to limit him while the Orc/Icer hit under us. I thought it was curious at the time that they decided to use the Orc to push 5:4 OP, which effectively meant he would never send again unless he left a ton of OP home. The Icekin basically did the opposite, training enough DP to at times defend Wurst fully and kept hitting with the OP he had. Personally I would’ve been more afraid of the opposite.

	We calculated that Wurst only needed one more BF to be clear of their future 8k finisher Gobbo explorer Dark Mines (Gorgh).		We calculated that Wurst only needed one more BF to be clear of their future 8k finisher Gobbo explorer Dark Mines (Gorgh).


	2025-05-13 15:35:26 GI Joes are for kids. OD is a game for cartoon dogs. (#4) has declared WAR on There can be no peace (#7).		2025-05-13 15:35:26 GI Joes are for kids. OD is a game for cartoon dogs. (#4) has declared WAR on There can be no peace (#7).

	2025-05-17 02:58:34 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 230 land from Barack SWOLEbama (#12).		2025-05-17 02:58:34 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 230 land from Barack SWOLEbama (#12).


	And that was it! Wurst was the inevitable winner.		And that was it! Wurst was the inevitable winner.

	Wurst's Acknowledgements
			=Wurst's Acknowledgements=

	Damdred – You really put together one hell of a team and led with unwavering dedication. You stayed a true captain till the end—always motivating, fully engaged, and spreading that energy to every one of us. Thank you for an incredibly fun round.		Damdred – You really put together one hell of a team and led with unwavering dedication. You stayed a true captain till the end—always motivating, fully engaged, and spreading that energy to every one of us. Thank you for an incredibly fun round.

	Dan – As someone in our realm said: “Easiest round win ~~ever”~~ 😅. Just kidding. We liked having you around as our mascot, and I’d still always pack with you. :*		Dan – As someone in our realm said: “Easiest round win ever for you” 😅. Just kidding. We liked having you around as our mascot, and I’d still always pack with you. :*

	Sly – What a joy it was to pack with you. Great understanding of the game, great tactical awareness. And when I hit a low point, you were the one who pulled me out of the mud.		Sly – What a joy it was to pack with you. Great understanding of the game, great tactical awareness. And when I hit a low point, you were the one who pulled me out of the mud.

	Sizzler – My OG. I was so happy when I saw your registration and couldn’t believe my luck when Damdred drafted you. It’s always great playing with you. Your ability to read the board and to ~~strategize was critical~~.		Sizzler – My OG. I was so happy when I saw your registration and couldn’t believe my luck when Damdred drafted you. It’s always great playing with you. Your ability to read the board and to always remain calm helped me a lot.

	DaveTheGoliath – Someone I hadn’t played with before, and I totally fell in love with your style. Proactive, engaged, smart and a joy to talk to. Youre everything one could wish fron a packmate!		DaveTheGoliath – Someone I hadn’t played with before, and I totally fell in love with your style. Proactive, engaged, smart and a joy to talk to. Youre everything one could wish fron a packmate!

	Psychosophy – Thank you! I think in a way, you’re the one who sacrificed the most for this win. #6 disbanded 500 spies—you retrained 1,000. You could’ve pushed your exploring advantage, but instead, you decided to go heavy on ops. Once again, it was a great pleasure to play with you. Your zealotism against McGeal after their first war on us was a constant source of joy.		Psychosophy – Thank you! I think in a way, you’re the one who sacrificed the most for this win. #6 disbanded 500 spies—you retrained 1,000. You could’ve pushed your exploring advantage, but instead, you decided to go heavy on ops eating tons of blops during our wars. Once again, it was a great pleasure to play with you. Your zealotism against McGeal after their first war on us was a constant source of joy.

	Cosula – Feels like you’re a packmate now, with how often we land together! You also went beyond your limits and played a tremendous round. Always there when it mattered—and always ready to throw some fireballs!		Cosula – Feels like you’re a packmate now, with how often we land together! You also went beyond your limits and played a tremendous round. Always there when it mattered—and always ready to throw some fireballs!
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	Dishness – Also a new player who immediately understood how the game works. You became a full-fledged member of the blop division in no time and needed little to no guidance.		Dishness – Also a new player who immediately understood how the game works. You became a full-fledged member of the blop division in no time and needed little to no guidance.

			This win was 100% a team win. The amount of activity, engagement, and support everyone in this group brought was something I’ve never experienced before. One person missing and we wouldnt have done it. A big heartfelt thank you to all of you.

	This win was 100% a team win. The amount of activity, engagement, and support everyone in this group brought was something I’ve never experienced before. A big heartfelt thank you to all of you.

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	Wurst: #9 Goblin Al-Twix brought in backup: his smaller Goblin buddy Ho-Chi (Tidnab) was edging into my range. Looked like they were setting up a classic pincer.		Wurst: #9 Goblin Al-Twix brought in backup: his smaller Goblin buddy Ho-Chi (Tidnab) was edging into my range. Looked like they were setting up a classic pincer.
	I kept an eye on him and noticed he didn’t cast AC. So i pumped op and the tick before he was hittable, I dumped gem, ore, and lumber into my forge and pushed OP. Broke him AC off — by just 0.1% OP.		I kept an eye on him and noticed he didn’t cast AC. So i pumped op and the tick before he was hittable, I dumped gem, ore, and lumber into my forge and pushed OP. Broke him AC off — by just 0.1% OP.

	Later, Tidnab told me they knew I was coming the next tick and planned to bounce me.		Later, Tidnab told me they knew I was coming the next tick and planned to bounce me.

	Well... you’ve got to wake up earlier to catch an old fox.		Well... you’ve got to wake up earlier to catch an old fox.


	2025-05-02 01:28:22 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 253 land from Dwight D. EisenPOWER (#12).		2025-05-02 01:28:22 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 253 land from Dwight D. EisenPOWER (#12).


	2025-05-02 18:01:44 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 199 land from Ho Chi Minh Mochi (#9).		2025-05-02 18:01:44 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 199 land from Ho Chi Minh Mochi (#9).


	Elated by that slick hit, we made a blunder:		Elated by that slick hit, we made a blunder:
	We declared war on #12 at literally the worst possible moment.		We declared war on #12 at literally the worst possible moment.


	Their Nomad and Human looked like the most threatening endgame contenders — but they hadn’t made a hit in ages therefore sitting on low peasants, dimnishing our fireball damage. Also Sizzler just deconverted hours ago, leaving no op threat versus them.		Their Nomad and Human looked like the most threatening endgame contenders — but they hadn’t made a hit in ages therefore sitting on low peasants, dimnishing our fireball damage. Also Sizzler just deconverted hours ago, leaving no op threat versus them.

	They reacted immediately.		They reacted immediately and mutualed.
			Jboy, the Nomad, dropped mass GN + Temples and started ramping OP with noone really close to limit him now since i was oor.

	~~They mutualed~~.		Our big explorers managed to stay safe by anticipating the spike, but Sizz couldnt get enough dp in in time. Knowing he’d feed at least once, he slammed the Abandon button — and we tried to delay the incoming hit with a snare but that didn’t work because Jboy precast his racial and ac well in advance.
	~~Jboy~~, the ~~Nomad, dropped mass GN + Temples~~ and ~~started ramping OP~~.

	~~Our big explorers managed to stay safe by anticipating the spike, but Sizz was toast. Knowing he’d feed at least once, he slammed~~ the ~~Abandon button — and we tried~~ to ~~delay the incoming hit with a snare~~.		Jboy slapped him for an 85% mutual war hit and had the OP to 9h him again. Big misplay on our part.

	~~Didn’t work~~.

	~~Jboy slapped him for an 85% mutual war hit and had the OP to 9h him again. Big misplay on our part.~~

	But just when things looked bleak — #8 Dwarf (Harm) came out of nowhere and whacked Jboy with a clean 100% hit. Left himself open for a retal, but it gave us an opening.		But just when things looked bleak — #8 Dwarf (Harm) came out of nowhere and whacked Jboy with a clean 100% hit. Left himself open for a retal, but it gave us an opening.
	Jboy was still our biggest threat. We had to stop the 9h.		Jboy was still our biggest threat. We had to stop the 9h.


	The blop pack tried something i thought impossible — snaring him for nine freaking hours. It came down to the wire several times, but someone always logged in with just enough spy power to keep the snare alive and denying him the 9h.		The blop pack tried something i thought impossible — snaring him for nine freaking hours. It came down to the wire several times, but someone always logged in with just enough spy power to keep the snare alive and denying him the 9h.
	What looked like a disaster... turned into a pretty sweet turnaround.		What looked like a disaster... turned into a pretty sweet turnaround.


	2025-05-02 19:58:53 Unicorse and his loyal subjects (#4) has declared WAR on ABS-olutely I do (#12).		2025-05-02 19:58:53 Unicorse and his loyal subjects (#4) has declared WAR on ABS-olutely I do (#12).


	2025-05-02 20:59:13 We'll get you, and your little dogs too! (#12) has declared WAR on Unicorse and his loyal subjects (#4).		2025-05-02 20:59:13 We'll get you, and your little dogs too! (#12) has declared WAR on Unicorse and his loyal subjects (#4).


	2025-05-03 20:59:03 James 6. PACK (#12) invaded fellow dominion Bingo, life without parole, decapitating Calypso (#4) and captured 226 land.		2025-05-03 20:59:03 James 6. PACK (#12) invaded fellow dominion Bingo, life without parole, decapitating Calypso (#4) and captured 226 land.


	2025-05-03 21:44:24 I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat (#8) invaded James 6. PACK (#12) and captured 245 land.		2025-05-03 21:44:24 I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat (#8) invaded James 6. PACK (#12) and captured 245 land.


	2025-05-05 05:07:58 The Ancient Library has been destroyed and rebuilt by Realm (#4).		2025-05-05 05:07:58 The Ancient Library has been destroyed and rebuilt by Realm (#4).


	2025-05-05 06:00:27 Bingo, life without parole, decapitating Calypso (#4) has been abandoned by its ruler.		2025-05-05 06:00:27 Bingo, life without parole, decapitating Calypso (#4) has been abandoned by its ruler.

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	Wurst: #6 had warred us earlier in the round, targeting our Lyc Explorer (Psychosophy) and Sly — probably thinking back then they had better odds against them than against a spec-heavy Goblin like me.		Wurst: #6 had warred us earlier in the round, targeting our Lyc Explorer (Psychosophy) and Sly — probably thinking back then they had better odds against them than against a spec-heavy Goblin like me.


	But now? It was payback time.		But now? It was payback time.


	McGeal, their Lyc Explorer, was greedily expanding without proper spy coverage. So we did what we do best — the classic sequence:		McGeal, their Lyc Explorer, was greedily expanding without proper spy coverage. So we did what we do best — the classic sequence:

	Hit someone, push OP, snare, go again.		Hit someone, push OP, snare, go again.
	With that, and the hit on #12’s Merfolk earlier, I now had a massive land lead and could build up a ton of DM.		With that, and the hit on #12’s Merfolk earlier, I now had a massive land lead and could build up a ton of DM.


	At this point, new contenders started popping up.		At this point, new contenders started popping up.
	#9 Goblin Al-Twix (Soup), a converting Goblin, was able to force me into some DP. But he lacked the numbers to grow ~~into~~ my range. We actually considered his OP overtraining a hidden blessing — it made efficient races in other realms hesitate to send under him. ~~So thanks for that, Soup~~		#9 Goblin Al-Twix (Soup), a converting Goblin, was able to force me into some DP. But he lacked the numbers to grow further within my range. We actually considered his OP overtraining a hidden blessing — it made efficient races in other realms hesitate to send under him.
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	2025-04-27 14:51:10 I'm thinking about it... (#4) has declared WAR on And now you know (#6).		2025-04-27 14:51:10 I'm thinking about it... (#4) has declared WAR on And now you know (#6).


	2025-04-27 19:12:50 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 261 land from Keel-Haul (#6).		2025-04-27 19:12:50 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 261 land from Keel-Haul (#6).


	Then came #3 Dwarf — suddenly a real threat with solid 5:4 and a growing mod push. We saw he was gearing up for a fast acre grab, so we decided to hit him preemptively. Some good old-fashioned fireball spam later, and he never really recovered.		Then came #3 Dwarf — suddenly a real threat with solid 5:4 and a growing mod push. We saw he was gearing up for a fast acre grab, so we decided to hit him preemptively. Some good old-fashioned fireball spam later, and he never really recovered.
	Another one off the board.		Another one off the board.


	2025-04-29 19:58:15 Unicorse and his humble servants (#4) has declared WAR on We’re too old for this shit! (#3).		2025-04-29 19:58:15 Unicorse and his humble servants (#4) has declared WAR on We’re too old for this shit! (#3).

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	Sly: Wust continued to make very solid hits in his bid to run. Sizz and I managed to keep up militarily, but Wurst’s land lead would prove decisive. I dropped huge temples to catch 6 Merfolk, Deep Six (InternetFett) as well, who I thought looked very good and would be annoying later in the round if not dealt with.		Sly: Wust continued to make very solid hits in his bid to run. Sizz and I managed to keep up militarily, but Wurst’s land lead would prove decisive. I dropped huge temples to catch 6 Merfolk, Deep Six (InternetFett) as well, who I thought looked very good and would be annoying later in the round if not dealt with.


	2025-04-13 18:59:49 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 94 land from 🧟HIGANSTOLDAWIN HIGANTE GI TULI ANG DWENDE🧟 (#10).		2025-04-13 18:59:49 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 94 land from 🧟HIGANSTOLDAWIN HIGANTE GI TULI ANG DWENDE🧟 (#10).


	2025-04-16 04:45:52 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 92 land from Aaron Hernandez (#5).		2025-04-16 04:45:52 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 92 land from Aaron Hernandez (#5).


	2025-04-16 18:14:17 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 95 land from The greatest joy of magic lies in searching for it (#2).		2025-04-16 18:14:17 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 95 land from The greatest joy of magic lies in searching for it (#2).


	2025-04-18 18:59:58 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 112 land from Deep Six (#6).		2025-04-18 18:59:58 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 112 land from Deep Six (#6).


	Wurst: Two weeks in, I had a pretty massive lead — but hadn’t fully pulled the trigger yet.		Wurst: Two weeks in, I had a pretty massive lead — but hadn’t fully pulled the trigger yet.
	12 Halfer was still a constant thorn in our side, and 6 Gobbo kept overtraining OP after every hit.		12 Halfer was still a constant thorn in our side, and 6 Gobbo kept overtraining OP after every hit.

	I dropped some specs to hit Zar’s Human in #8 — the hit landed clean. Then I realized: if we can snare him, I can go back-to-back. So we pulled the team together and, for the first time this round, coordinated a snare to set up the double tap.		I dropped some specs to hit Zar’s Human in #8 — the hit landed clean. Then I realized: if we can snare him, I can go back-to-back. So we pulled the team together and, for the first time this round, coordinated a snare to set up the double tap.


	On the first send, I was technically hittable by a suicide from Erix. But we figured it was worth the gamble — Sly and Sizzler would bite chunks out of him in return, and maybe even me. Plus, our broader plan was to get Sly into the lead, so the risk felt justified.		On the first send, I was technically hittable by a suicide from Erix. But we figured it was worth the gamble — Sly and Sizzler would bite chunks out of him in return, and maybe even me. Plus, our broader plan was to get Sly into the lead, so the risk felt justified.
	Erix didn’t bite. Yet…		Erix didn’t bite. Yet…


	2025-04-21 07:59:54 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 146 land from I wish we came up with a better theme (#8).		2025-04-21 07:59:54 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 146 land from I wish we came up with a better theme (#8).


	2025-04-22 01:51:53 ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶F̶a̶i̶r̶y̶ ̶G̶a̶r̶d̶e̶n̶ Unicorse #1 (#4) has declared WAR on I wish you didn't (#8).		2025-04-22 01:51:53 ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶F̶a̶i̶r̶y̶ ̶G̶a̶r̶d̶e̶n̶ Unicorse #1 (#4) has declared WAR on I wish you didn't (#8).


	2025-04-22 04:15:12 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 126 land from I wish we came up with a better theme (#8).		2025-04-22 04:15:12 Victorious on the battlefield, Winton, 1 year, violating 50m restraining order (#4) conquered 126 land from I wish we came up with a better theme (#8).


	Wurst: Once I moved out of Erix’s range, he set his sights on our top contender: Sly’s Spirit.		Wurst: Once I moved out of Erix’s range, he set his sights on our top contender: Sly’s Spirit.


	From the sidelines, I had to watch as Sly got dragged deeper and deeper into the DP spiral. With his inefficient build, he didn’t have the staying power to outlast Erix in a slow game. So, Sly made the call: switched back to OP, took a suicide hit from Erix, and hit him right back.		From the sidelines, I had to watch as Sly got dragged deeper and deeper into the DP spiral. With his inefficient build, he didn’t have the staying power to outlast Erix in a slow game. So, Sly made the call: switched back to OP, took a suicide hit from Erix, and hit him right back.
	Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it.		Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it.


	Erix barely stayed within 75%, and his Lizard was quietly massing solid OP too. The pressure kept mounting, slowing Sly down further. Eventually, he had to throw in the towel and deconvert — joining our growing Blop squad for the late game.		Erix barely stayed within 75%, and his Lizard was quietly massing solid OP too. The pressure kept mounting, slowing Sly down further. Eventually, he had to throw in the towel and deconvert — joining our growing Blop squad for the late game.


	Sly: Erix played it really well, despite his goal being obvious to us in slowing Wurst and/or myself down specifically. There were times when he dropped specs and I thought he was surely hitting me, but he didn’t. The difficulty for me in this phase of the round was that personally I wanted to just keep hitting and not defend him, forcing him to trade ASAP, thereby removing him as a threat which would enable either Wurst or I to run earlier. But before Wurst was out of his range, the issue would be that we’d find him a hit, but him going OOR of the halfer would mean it would free Erix up to hit me without Wurst being able to benefit. So we had this back and forth where I’d make a call saying I wasn’t going to defend him, then Wurst finding a hit prompting me to push huge spec DP asap to defend him so that Wurst could hit.		Sly: Erix played it really well, despite his goal being obvious to us in slowing Wurst and/or myself down specifically. There were times when he dropped specs and I thought he was surely hitting me, but he didn’t. The difficulty for me in this phase of the round was that personally I wanted to just keep hitting and not defend him, forcing him to trade ASAP, thereby removing him as a threat which would enable either Wurst or I to run earlier. But before Wurst was out of his range, the issue would be that we’d find him a hit, but him going OOR of the halfer would mean it would free Erix up to hit me without Wurst being able to benefit. So we had this back and forth where I’d make a call saying I wasn’t going to defend him, then Wurst finding a hit prompting me to push huge spec DP asap to defend him so that Wurst could hit.


	Ultimately it all worked out, though I think I probably mishandled this situation—but give credit to Erix where it’s due. Erix ended up suiciding me after I was already dead (they wanted to be sure, fair enough I guess), but in so doing he ended up feeding both of the very nice looking dwarves… Oh, realm 6 also tried to snare me but I was online and barely got the AC cast off.		Ultimately it all worked out, though I think I probably mishandled this situation—but give credit to Erix where it’s due. Erix ended up suiciding me after I was already dead (they wanted to be sure, fair enough I guess), but in so doing he ended up feeding both of the very nice looking dwarves… Oh, realm 6 also tried to snare me but I was online and barely got the AC cast off.


	2025-04-23 04:59:28 Ulysses STACKED Grant (#12) invaded fellow dominion Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) and captured 194 land.		2025-04-23 04:59:28 Ulysses STACKED Grant (#12) invaded fellow dominion Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) and captured 194 land.


	2025-04-23 05:11:46 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 138 land from Ulysses STACKED Grant (#12).		2025-04-23 05:11:46 Victorious on the battlefield, Snickers, 6 months, Overdue DVD Rentals (#4) conquered 138 land from Ulysses STACKED Grant (#12).


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