2    -= Twilight Imperium =- (6553) [62,40]    449    1362102    17052
                                                   vs.
10     (6562) [43,36]    265    665797    12017

Filthy. Despicable. Low. Disgusting. These are all adjectives that first come to mind when I think of 6553. 6553 provoked a family under half its nw/size by exploring planets in our core. In exchange for one measly cpff, they have jumped 3 attackers and raided mulitple resourcers and bankers in our small family. They are contenders to win the round. We are not. They asked us to stay west of a certain line and they would reciprocate. We agreed and they broke that agreement by exploring and portalling past that line. In exchange for us holding our side of the bargain, they have slapped us in the face. 6553 is not to be trusted. While I believe that some members in the family have good intentions, some of their players are clearly bad apples who have accumulated a long list of despicable actions. These players are what are ruining IC and driving newbies away.

I am especially astonished and shocked that they would go to the lengths to try to pmode several of our players and essentially ruin our round in pinwheel. If it were Milky Way, I might understand. But, pinwheel has historically been a galaxy that has been friendly to newcomers. I did not expect 6553 to push a family less than half their NW, with newcomers and returning veterans into thinking about deletion. That thought itself makes  me want to vomit. IC is a game that is barely alive as it is and farming small families like 62 don't help the cause. It is easy to farm weaklings that are overmatched in activity and experience. It is easy to take planets from the helpless. But is there any glory or honor in that? Does one feel proud when they beat up a senior citizen or a handicapped person?

6553 I am glad to expose your fam's true colors. We will fight you. Even though we are outmatched in all aspects, what can we do? They tell us to stand up to bullies and those who push us down. Even if we fail in our stand, hopefully the galaxy will judge you for your pathetic and low actions. There is nothing to be proud of in taking planets from a family less than half your nw. There is nothing to be proud of in bullying a fam with newbies. There is only shame.

Indeed it is hard to play a game for fun when some people are clearing playing a different game than you are. In 6553's case, they are playing "Thief". Because that is essentially what 6553 is doing. They are stealing planets from the poor for no justifiable reason. They are stealing the enjoyment and happiness of my family. But most importantly, they are telling the galaxy that they will use farming in order to try to win. A top family doing that is pitiful as it tells smaller families that farming is ok too. Leaders are supposed to lead by example. 6553 is setting a horrible example here for this Pinwheel round.

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