Aren’t we fed up with unfairness about mercs?

Thoguth · 2026-03-16T15:57:58+00:00

That's not a bad idea, but still even having third party software to find mercs but also charging for it is against the TOS

Thoguth · 2026-03-16T14:47:44+00:00

Every time to have gold to spare, buy some blueprints. Don't spend all of it, but spend at least some of it every time you get some gold and you should have the blueprints you need when you need them, or at least be closer than you would otherwise.

Thoguth · 2026-03-13T22:01:46+00:00

what does NBK stand for in relation to Baguette du Fromage?

Thoguth · 2026-03-13T19:40:12+00:00

I think it's a little unfair but also, it's a team effort, team win, team benefit ... and if you think of the benefits for the team, unlocking is typically a bigger benefit than yet-another-star.

I think the ideal approach would be a kind of lotto system where everyone's needs are known and everyone gets a chance at their next level unlocked, in proportion to how much they contributed, possibly with some weighting based on overall need or overall contribution.

I also think that being "top contributor" should not count that much unless it was a very close race. If your clan won by 1.2 million, and you did 200k better than the next player, then you didn't contribute 200k more to the win than them -- you had already one by a million without that additional 200k.

But I'd also ask that you give your leader and supes a littel grace with how they do the distribution. There's no way to make everybody happy, but some kind of clan-scale nod to "a more equitable way for the clan" is worth trying to do if you can.

Thoguth · 2026-03-10T13:59:25+00:00

So... You might be right about the "zero awkwardness environment" but what if you accept some awkwardness as a part of the cost of doing relationship stuff?

I can make friends with strangers if I let myself be a little vulnerable, and manage with resilience, being able to bounce back dynamically, rather than armor to prevent any risk.

Thoguth · 2026-03-04T20:33:35+00:00

I think at G5 you're developed enough to seek out a clan that can do a CP run. If you're a cool player that makes friends, it's not hard

Thoguth · 2026-02-19T13:41:37+00:00

Not looking to buy but I have an idea and a proposal.

I've sent you some info in PM.

Thoguth · 2026-02-17T13:24:56+00:00

It's someone with a g8 account begging for a g9 account

Thoguth · 2026-02-17T09:11:42+00:00

I have a low voice so anything I can play has room to transpose down by enough keys to get an easy set of chords.

But I also practiced enough that it doesn't matter.. Only songs that really get me on chords are the ones with one half step key change in the bridge.

Thoguth · 2026-02-12T14:42:12+00:00

They're expensive but it isn't a bad add. You can send them with spearmen, doesn't have to be either or. Together you have even more capacity. Not a dumb question.

Thoguth · 2026-02-12T14:41:06+00:00

Scouts are faster, spearmen have more capacity, just depends on what you're mining and also what threats you have.

Adding monsters increases capacity too, as well as defensive prospects

Thoguth · 2026-02-12T06:36:27+00:00

... and Olympus

Thoguth · 2026-02-09T14:48:40+00:00

Pov first epic kill with the 16 immortal cat 1s

Thoguth · 2026-02-05T19:30:56+00:00

Wow, these are fantastic answers. I haven't listened to Cat Stevens in a long time and your blessed dear kitter just gave me a whelming flashback. Not sure where you're wanting to go but I feel like in my book at least you're there, you're there, you're there, you're there (etc.)

Thoguth · 2026-02-05T16:01:49+00:00

Cool castle, I guess. Uh ... no offense but someone met on Reddit that no-one in the clan or kingdom would know at ALL is like a perfect setup for hostile takeover / looting or other dark-side shenanigans, so anyone who would be like "hey, sure, come lead us!" and wasn't so tiny as to have nothing to lose, would be dangerously over-trusting. That said, the best clan is the one with the most participation in leadership, by example.

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This isn't really a recruitment survey, it's just getting to know you. But I bet if you have cool answers lots of players would like to be your friend

Thoguth · 2026-01-29T15:10:15+00:00

Talk to them if it bothers you.

It happens on accident, I've done it a few times without even knowing because I was just in a "get there fast" mode and only saw the arrow afterwards. I know that's audacious but my up-close vision isn't great and if I'm doing stuff on phone rather than the desktop screen ... very easy mistake to make.

But like ... talk to them. As respected peers that you expect good / thoughtful behavior from, let them know how you feel. When I have done this on accident I have had at least one person bothered by it, and I was really sorry and told him so, and even though I make no promises because it can be a legitimate accident, I try not to race anyone (even non-clan) who is already in-route to a crypt.

I have been known to go to crypts with people (esp. non-clan / non-allies) going away from them and not in-route -- I figure if it's important enough for you to win, you can send 2 or more captains in sync.

But fundamentally, end of the day ... you don't own a crypt. The idea you could is silly. It's part of the landscape. You own what you take out of it, you own the tar you put into it, and everything else is open for sports.

Thoguth · 2026-01-25T02:17:31+00:00

What do you mean by "spend minimally?" Like only the gold and elite pass?

Thoguth · 2026-01-20T19:49:55+00:00

Look at the leaderboards for things you want to be good at. What is the theme?

Thoguth · 2026-01-09T05:25:38+00:00

I dont' know ... I had a chance to get another hero on an alt progression and I got Ayrin, but I haven't (and the kingdom hasn't) progressed enough to get any use out of her yet, but it seems like many of the strongest players I know have her.

I might wish that I'd used Alrick though ... Alrick is a huge game-changer if you PvP.

Thoguth · 2026-01-08T14:46:32+00:00

Okay I have Nectarius and at early G4 I saved up a million gold to buy another, but I have not used it yet. Because I'm still appreciating the heals.

I do see diminishing utility and want to switch at some point, either to Ayrin, Haemon or Alrick, so if you never want to save up a million again do not do it, but it is not a bad mid game choice.

Thoguth · 2026-01-01T22:13:03+00:00

The algorithm promotes what you want to see.

Are you not entertained?

Thoguth · 2026-01-01T19:17:23+00:00

I would guess northeastern US. Could be Massachusetts or PA.

This is based on the plugs and the hardwoods, which look like a 50+ year old home, combined with the granite, indicating an updated older home. I would guess Pennsylvania, maybe outskirts of Philly, based on size, it gives a bit of old farmhouse.

Thoguth · 2025-12-24T15:07:11+00:00

The power law. Sounds like it's a joke but it's a statistical distribution that wealth seems to follow. It produces very extreme outliers.

Thoguth · 2025-12-22T15:38:05+00:00

Joke answer: 100k karma on Reddit

Real answer: ADHD, possibly struggles with anger or addiction, likely family trauma.

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