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Sep 19, 2016, 18:1009/19/16
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The "Half Truth War"

I've been catching up on the goings on between the fractious factions in the phony "war".


NEITHER side, nor supporters, is telling the whole truth.  Whether by design or imperfect knowledge, the "truth" will NEVER be known.


Every coin has TWO sides and, no matter how thin, has something in the middle.


No one can see everything at once.  There is always a "point of view" bias, intended or inadvertent.


I could address many inaccuracies printed by BOTH sides, but, it would be nothing more than added flames to most and, as above, be based on imperfect knowledge.


Once upon a time, as most good Fairy Tales start out, we were mostly "friendly enemies".  The personality wars, rancor and outright animosity has done as much, or more, to destroy this game as Plarium greed and stupidity.  Once our fighting and differences were "small" and in short order worked out.


It used to be a War Game, but no longer.  It's a "Cold War" of mutually assured destruction in the image of the Nato vs Eastern Block era.  That said, it's also turned into an "out spend" the other side to "win".  The real fights are "proxy wars" and too many players are sucked into a situation they now little or nothing about just to feed a few dozen egos.  They come into the game, work hard, spend a bit of coin, get wiped out or disillusioned and quit.


Many larger, as well as long term, players are frustrated and leaving the game.


Frankly, it just isn't Fun anymore.


There is NOTHING we can do about Plarium Greed, but there is much we can do to return this to a "Gentleman's" War Game and fight it a lot more honorably than it has for the last year and a half.


These thoughts are entirely my own and I make no claim to speak for any other person, league or alliance.


Aaron, Marshal, KT3

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Sep 19, 2016, 20:2109/19/16
12/21/14
114

Well there's not much too add to both of your comments. Pretty spot on tbh.


Only 1 thing i will say is that The War has started for whatever reason, but for me i wanted to be part of it because the FUN had DIED from the game. I was bored pure and simple. The problem being Plarium has made it a game of Pay to Win, sadly :(.


To me Plarium wouldn't care if the game died tomorrow and are just milking it for all its worth. Well that's what it feels like to me
Sep 19, 2016, 20:5509/19/16
08/03/14
7

Overall, a nice post Aaron... least as far as it goes. Half truths indeed, very appropriate title for you aren't telling the whole truth either, whether "intended or inadvertent" it also comes from a 'bias'. (Not blaming you, just pointing it out)


What do I mean? It is simple... What you are referring to goes back to the 1st major war between KT and Coralition. Yes it involved egos, yes Plarium greed (which has gotten worse), yes coining on a scale I'm not sure has been matched in this war (yet) and a number of other details there is no need to rehash.

Make no mistake though, KT set the precedent... 'forged the blueprints' you might say for what is currently going on. Whether it was the spying on a previously unprecedented scale, the spending on an unprecedented scale (lets face it, Coralition wasn't really fighting KT, it was fighting Cpt. Roane who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and yes all you younger leagues, that is NO exaggeration, in fact, it was MORE than several hundred thousand), a lie based propaganda war spearheaded by the one and only "Friction" and of course the whoring out of alliances to any and all on the server.


^^^Sound familiar anyone? We are observing that even now.The only difference this time is, the Corallition is and can fight back unlike last time.

You are 100% correct about players and leagues being 'sucked into a situation they know little or nothing about" ... but they have already been advised in several well-meaning posts by various players to stay clear of this conflict. If they choose otherwise, so be it. (If you have no idea what happened to many of those smaller leagues after peace between KT and Coralition, I "strongly" advise you to find out before history repeats itself)


As I said above and I meant it, "Overall, a nice post Aaron" I just felt since you started off by listing 'both sides/factions and supporters' and "No one can see everything at once" that we really needed to see a more complete picture and include all the players in this drama ;-)

I am not sure this game can ever be a "Gentleman's War Game"... would be nice though.

And for the record, in regards to a 'Gentleman's War', Destiny 'dropped' a number of alliances just so our allies would not be dragged into this conflict.


As Aaron said above, these thoughts are entirely my own.



OMAC, (Formerly KoC2 now Destiny)


PS: I must include this caveat,  I noticed that Aaron did put "year and a half" near the end of his post which would have included the KT-Corallition war and he may have left out a more detailed explanation for brevity's sake (and to keep down confusion)

Sep 20, 2016, 03:5909/20/16
08/03/14
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perhaps......


we all agree to abandone all beacons, and agree to wipe out anyone who takes over a beacon.


let plarium see the screen shots of all the empty beacons. that should send a message. 
Sep 20, 2016, 08:1409/20/16
08/05/14
95

OMAC said:


Overall, a nice post Aaron... least as far as it goes. Half truths indeed, very appropriate title for you aren't telling the whole truth either, whether "intended or inadvertent" it also comes from a 'bias'. (Not blaming you, just pointing it out)


PS: I must include this caveat,  I noticed that Aaron did put "year and a half" near the end of his post which would have included the KT-Corallition war and he may have left out a more detailed explanation for brevity's sake (and to keep down confusion)

I'll reiterate: I said nothing about those events and for the stated reason.  Neither truth nor fiction.  It's long past time for everyone to get over it and past it.  There were MANY lies told from all sides and it's still going on today.


I wasn't always a KT Marshal and have never been totally "in the know", even today.  Much I do not now, and did not then, condone.
Sep 20, 2016, 14:4009/20/16
Sep 20, 2016, 14:43(edited)
06/29/14
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djmoody said:

Aaron KT3 said:


Neither truth nor fiction
You missed an amazing pun opportunity "Neither truth nor Friction", which I couldn't let go to waste :)
haha - good catch
Sep 20, 2016, 23:3509/20/16
09/29/15
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OMAC said:

Overall, a nice post Aaron... least as far as it goes. Half truths indeed, very appropriate title for you aren't telling the whole truth either, whether "intended or inadvertent" it also comes from a 'bias'. (Not blaming you, just pointing it out)


What do I mean? It is simple... What you are referring to goes back to the 1st major war between KT and Coralition. Yes it involved egos, yes Plarium greed (which has gotten worse), yes coining on a scale I'm not sure has been matched in this war (yet) and a number of other details there is no need to rehash.

Make no mistake though, KT set the precedent... 'forged the blueprints' you might say for what is currently going on. Whether it was the spying on a previously unprecedented scale, the spending on an unprecedented scale (lets face it, Coralition wasn't really fighting KT, it was fighting Cpt. Roane who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and yes all you younger leagues, that is NO exaggeration, in fact, it was MORE than several hundred thousand), a lie based propaganda war spearheaded by the one and only "Friction" and of course the whoring out of alliances to any and all on the server.


^^^Sound familiar anyone? We are observing that even now.The only difference this time is, the Corallition is and can fight back unlike last time.

You are 100% correct about players and leagues being 'sucked into a situation they know little or nothing about" ... but they have already been advised in several well-meaning posts by various players to stay clear of this conflict. If they choose otherwise, so be it. (If you have no idea what happened to many of those smaller leagues after peace between KT and Coralition, I "strongly" advise you to find out before history repeats itself)


As I said above and I meant it, "Overall, a nice post Aaron" I just felt since you started off by listing 'both sides/factions and supporters' and "No one can see everything at once" that we really needed to see a more complete picture and include all the players in this drama ;-)

I am not sure this game can ever be a "Gentleman's War Game"... would be nice though.

And for the record, in regards to a 'Gentleman's War', Destiny 'dropped' a number of alliances just so our allies would not be dragged into this conflict.


As Aaron said above, these thoughts are entirely my own.



OMAC, (Formerly KoC2 now Destiny)


PS: I must include this caveat,  I noticed that Aaron did put "year and a half" near the end of his post which would have included the KT-Corallition war and he may have left out a more detailed explanation for brevity's sake (and to keep down confusion)

You said all that to say what? Oh  , That Destiny "dropped" allies so they didn't drag them in this. PLEASE You missed the whole point of this thread
Sep 21, 2016, 14:0109/21/16
Sep 21, 2016, 14:01(edited)
07/30/14
130

s.mantegna150 said:


OMAC said:


Overall, a nice post Aaron... least as far as it goes. Half truths indeed, very appropriate title for you aren't telling the whole truth either, whether "intended or inadvertent" it also comes from a 'bias'. (Not blaming you, just pointing it out)


What do I mean? It is simple... What you are referring to goes back to the 1st major war between KT and Coralition. Yes it involved egos, yes Plarium greed (which has gotten worse), yes coining on a scale I'm not sure has been matched in this war (yet) and a number of other details there is no need to rehash.

Make no mistake though, KT set the precedent... 'forged the blueprints' you might say for what is currently going on. Whether it was the spying on a previously unprecedented scale, the spending on an unprecedented scale (lets face it, Coralition wasn't really fighting KT, it was fighting Cpt. Roane who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and yes all you younger leagues, that is NO exaggeration, in fact, it was MORE than several hundred thousand), a lie based propaganda war spearheaded by the one and only "Friction" and of course the whoring out of alliances to any and all on the server.


^^^Sound familiar anyone? We are observing that even now.The only difference this time is, the Corallition is and can fight back unlike last time.

You are 100% correct about players and leagues being 'sucked into a situation they know little or nothing about" ... but they have already been advised in several well-meaning posts by various players to stay clear of this conflict. If they choose otherwise, so be it. (If you have no idea what happened to many of those smaller leagues after peace between KT and Coralition, I "strongly" advise you to find out before history repeats itself)


As I said above and I meant it, "Overall, a nice post Aaron" I just felt since you started off by listing 'both sides/factions and supporters' and "No one can see everything at once" that we really needed to see a more complete picture and include all the players in this drama ;-)

I am not sure this game can ever be a "Gentleman's War Game"... would be nice though.

And for the record, in regards to a 'Gentleman's War', Destiny 'dropped' a number of alliances just so our allies would not be dragged into this conflict.


As Aaron said above, these thoughts are entirely my own.



OMAC, (Formerly KoC2 now Destiny)


PS: I must include this caveat,  I noticed that Aaron did put "year and a half" near the end of his post which would have included the KT-Corallition war and he may have left out a more detailed explanation for brevity's sake (and to keep down confusion)

You said all that to say what? Oh  , That Destiny "dropped" allies so they didn't drag them in this. PLEASE You missed the whole point of this thread

He got you to read all that and then point out AGAIN that Destiny did the honorable thing .......so I would say that is MISSION ACCOMPLISHED by OMAC.

Very well spotted though. Id give you 2 thumbs up if i could!!

Sep 21, 2016, 14:5209/21/16
Sep 21, 2016, 14:58(edited)
01/12/15
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Oh, btw. I know nothing about all this war and whatnot. And don't wanna get dragged into it, not that I'm gonna be of much use anyway lol


Just wanna say. if you wanna know the truth, you have to consider what EVERYONE was saying is TRUE. Point of view, bias and all that can be filtered if you really wanna know it.
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Sep 22, 2016, 08:4909/22/16
10/04/13
3759

Sifr said:




Oh, btw. I know nothing about all this war and whatnot. And don't wanna get dragged into it, not that I'm gonna be of much use anyway lol


Just wanna say. if you wanna know the truth, you have to consider what EVERYONE was saying is TRUE. Point of view, bias and all that can be filtered if you really wanna know it.

Too late, you spoke so now you're in the flame war as much as everybody else :P

There certainly are multiple different points of view in the war that each have some merit.  But there are also people involved who continue to blatantly lie even when everyone in the room knows they are lying and there is concrete evidence sitting right at their feet. 
Sep 24, 2016, 09:4409/24/16
10/03/15
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Aaron KT3 said:

I've been catching up on the goings on between the fractious factions in the phony "war".


NEITHER side, nor supporters, is telling the whole truth.  Whether by design or imperfect knowledge, the "truth" will NEVER be known.


Every coin has TWO sides and, no matter how thin, has something in the middle.


No one can see everything at once.  There is always a "point of view" bias, intended or inadvertent.


I could address many inaccuracies printed by BOTH sides, but, it would be nothing more than added flames to most and, as above, be based on imperfect knowledge.


Once upon a time, as most good Fairy Tales start out, we were mostly "friendly enemies".  The personality wars, rancor and outright animosity has done as much, or more, to destroy this game as Plarium greed and stupidity.  Once our fighting and differences were "small" and in short order worked out.


It used to be a War Game, but no longer.  It's a "Cold War" of mutually assured destruction in the image of the Nato vs Eastern Block era.  That said, it's also turned into an "out spend" the other side to "win".  The real fights are "proxy wars" and too many players are sucked into a situation they now little or nothing about just to feed a few dozen egos.  They come into the game, work hard, spend a bit of coin, get wiped out or disillusioned and quit.


Many larger, as well as long term, players are frustrated and leaving the game.


Frankly, it just isn't Fun anymore.


There is NOTHING we can do about Plarium Greed, but there is much we can do to return this to a "Gentleman's" War Game and fight it a lot more honorably than it has for the last year and a half.


These thoughts are entirely my own and I make no claim to speak for any other person, league or alliance.


Aaron, Marshal, KT3

well said
Sep 24, 2016, 12:4209/24/16
Sep 24, 2016, 22:27(edited)
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BIOHAZARD

Too late, you spoke so now you're in the flame war as much as everybody else :P

So you are promoting these flame wars? Another great post from a disgraced Forum mod.

Sep 24, 2016, 15:0009/24/16
12/18/14
1835

Trentos said:


BIOHAZARD

Too late, you spoke so now you're in the flame war as much as everybody else :P

So you are promoting these flame wars? Another great post from a disgraced Forum mod.

Flame Wars serve a purpose and are amusing if nothing else - two words for ya "chill pill"

http://prntscr.com/cltfvb  <>


plus you totally missed the context of Biohazard's comment which was made in "good fun" not in a negative way which you are trying to make it

BiohazarDModerator
Sep 24, 2016, 22:2909/24/16
10/04/13
3759
Trentos said:

BIOHAZARD

Too late, you spoke so now you're in the flame war as much as everybody else :P

So you are promoting these flame wars? Another great post from a disgraced Forum mod.

Of course, as long as people follow the rules flame wars are fun.  And I question your repeated use of the term "disgraced", no matter how many times you claim otherwise I feel as full of grace as ever XD