May 19th 2010, 8:19:45
I don't suicide, but it may not look like it. In fact, everything I do probably looks like suicide.
I do think the 72hr window for retaliation should be reduced. Since the game changed to 20 minute turns, there is greater advantage in getting land back and discourage grabbing if there was any to begin with. Otherwise it could be extended, but solely by the defender. That would put a great spin on the game. It would be a netgaining race of real skill then and not the imaginary "if I get this much land and don't get hit or spill $2bil and steal a couple buyouts without getting goods stuck, and snipe a few cheapies and stockpile a tonne" type of finish that everyone wants.
Personally, I like retals within 24hrs by the defender only or within 2 market sales (8hrs) by the clan. Something like this would give attackers a greater chance in keeping land and encourage tactical grabbing (and possibly develop the tactic of blocking). There's a chance to pick targets with out being retalled. It'd also develop more specialised countries within a clan to play different roles, and players will know what they are.
All this aside, there is still the need to reduce policies to permit grabbing.
Suicide labeling is wrong.
There's nothing wrong with dropping land. Although it prolly is suicide if you drop it to zero.
ziggy wtf you!????