Maybe this will open conversation about possibly slowing offensive Operations, however attacking the man's poetry :P I think that was a bit over the top.

As a Marshall I bowed out of the war as well, as we didn't really strike anyone and well that was done on line.  So I don't believe it is dead, the speaking on line and diplomacy.. I also though think that this war was a long time in the coming.. well before my alliance was in the mix, hence why we backed out from offensive Operations.

I think at the end of the day it's about Headquarter level, and blacksites owned.. that is true.. as that determines rank.  Each alliance has their own vision of where they want to go.. and sometimes it is more difficult to describe that vision to other Marshalls.. but then again after explaining your vision, each of must understand that may not be a shared vision by another Marshall.. just food for thought..