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We're going to prepare this time, right?

I was hoping nobody would notice this for a few days, lol. To be honest it's pretty shit timing.

How would you suggest we go about getting prepared?

We're going to prepare this time, right?

I was hoping nobody would notice this for a few days, lol. To be honest it's pretty shit timing.

How would you suggest we go about getting prepared?

I'd think something similar to how you prepared for Z-Day in previous years, with a subforum, planning thread, etc. Then be online to make a faction ASAP once N-Day starts so people can start joining and stuff.

And yeah, timing is pretty shit. Most probably won't play as much as I did in April.

There's also the issue of whether New Hyperion goes in the same faction as Wintreath. I suspect that the non-Wintrean Hyperians, such as our Delegate, may prefer going separately... (Edit: never mind, Corcetia supports banding together.)

To be fair, Renly isn't exactly the main gay character (and neither is Loras); it's only hinted at and never actually confirmed within the main book series.

But GRRM actually has stated that the Rainbow Guard is a coincidence, though other clues (such as Renly's peach) are not.

Ain't that a peach.
And, sure, it could be an indicator to us of his homosexuality, but putting that aside, 'Rainbow Guard' has quite a bit of significance in Westeros anyway, since rainbows are very strongly associated with the Faith of the Seven, while still suggesting the 'seven bodyguards' of the Kingsguard without explicitly laying claim to the kingship. It was doubtless quite a PR coup if you ask me.
Well, if anyone had heard about it before he died, anyway.

Not to mention the main goal of simply differentiating from the plain white of the Kingsguard.

I always thought this was an expression of Renly's flamboyance and vanity, not his homosexuality. He was all about appearances, like a peacock prancing about in his gilded armor, and what's a peacock without his colors? White was just too boring for him.

Most of Renly's depiction was about the folly of focusing too much on appearances - his armor was bright green, the same shade reflected from the Blackwater. Pretty armies burn just as easily as ugly ones.

Minor quibble: 'Renly' technically won the Battle of the Blackwater, since Garlan Tyrell wearing his armor caused a great deal of Stannis' army to surrender or retreat. Without that big blow to morale, it's conceivable that Stannis might well have still pulled his ass out of the both metaphorical and literal fire.

To be fair, Renly isn't exactly the main gay character (and neither is Loras); it's only hinted at and never actually confirmed within the main book series.

But GRRM actually has stated that the Rainbow Guard is a coincidence, though other clues (such as Renly's peach) are not.

Ain't that a peach.
And, sure, it could be an indicator to us of his homosexuality, but putting that aside, 'Rainbow Guard' has quite a bit of significance in Westeros anyway, since rainbows are very strongly associated with the Faith of the Seven, while still suggesting the 'seven bodyguards' of the Kingsguard without explicitly laying claim to the kingship. It was doubtless quite a PR coup if you ask me.
Well, if anyone had heard about it before he died, anyway.

Not to mention the main goal of simply differentiating from the plain white of the Kingsguard.

I always thought this was an expression of Renly's flamboyance and vanity, not his homosexuality. He was all about appearances, like a peacock prancing about in his gilded armor, and what's a peacock without his colors? White was just too boring for him.

Most of Renly's depiction was about the folly of focusing too much on appearances - his armor was bright green, the same shade reflected from the Blackwater. Pretty armies burn just as easily as ugly ones.

Agreed that that's one of the main purposes, especially when looking at it from an out-of-character perspective. GRRM certainly makes his symbols multifaceted.

I'd think something similar to how you prepared for Z-Day in previous years, with a subforum, planning thread, etc. Then be online to make a faction ASAP once N-Day starts so people can start joining and stuff.

And yeah, timing is pretty shit. Most probably won't play as much as I did in April.

There's also the issue of whether New Hyperion goes in the same faction as Wintreath. I suspect that the non-Wintrean Hyperians, such as our Delegate, may prefer going separately... (Edit: never mind, Corcetia supports banding together.)

I would have suggested those non-Wintrean Hyperians check our treaty, specifically the portion on which party has final authority over external affairs...unless they planned on just targeting nations within NH.

I've sent some messages out to see what we can do from the Monarchy...we'll probably still be winding down Summersend though, and there's another unannounced event on the horizon, so it's possible we may appoint somebody specifically to coordinate the event.

I would have suggested those non-Wintrean Hyperians check our treaty, specifically the portion on which party has final authority over external affairs...unless they planned on just targeting nations within NH.

Right, but it's arguable that there's some leeway in this scenario, as an easter egg minigame doesn't necessarily fall under interregional politics nor regional military, and factions are arguably not directly tied to the regional governments (but rather to the NS regions).

We actually ended up arguing with Chanku last time over that, lol. Though in that scenario it wasn't as important since you gave us your blessing after eventually logging on.

I've sent some messages out to see what we can do from the Monarchy...we'll probably still be winding down Summersend though, and there's another unannounced event on the horizon, so it's possible we may appoint somebody specifically to coordinate the event.

Another unannounced event? You mean by NS or on Wintreath?

And fortunately for our situation, this time around, regional officers can create and manage factions, so you won't necessarily have to be there when N-Day starts, or for constantly updating the WFE (or whatever the equivalent for factions is called).

Right, but it's arguable that there's some leeway in this scenario, as an easter egg minigame doesn't necessarily fall under interregional politics nor regional military, and factions are arguably not directly tied to the regional governments (but rather to the NS regions).

We actually ended up arguing with Chanku last time over that, lol. Though in that scenario it wasn't as important since you gave us your blessing after eventually logging on.

I suppose those are arguments that could be used to get around the treaty, especially if there was a faction of mostly Hyperians that claimed they weren't tied to the government. However, that would hardly build good faith or confidence in the treaty itself. When the entire premise of the treaty is that we're stronger together, it'd be quite damning for the parties to go their own way when there was a loophole to use to do so.

Edit: Wintreath dropped the ball on the last nuclear war event, but when the option is available we should want to work together within the framework of the treaty.

Another unannounced event? You mean by NS or on Wintreath?

I suppose it's not really a secret, I was just waiting for Summersend to end to start promoting it, lol. We have been invited to 10000 Islands for a weekend of spamming and chatting next weekend. It hardly requires the planning that went into Summersend, but it does require some promotion in the region.

Aaand with this, I release THIS!

Minor quibble: 'Renly' technically won the Battle of the Blackwater, since Garlan Tyrell wearing his armor caused a great deal of Stannis' army to surrender or retreat. Without that big blow to morale, it's conceivable that Stannis might well have still pulled his ass out of the both metaphorical and literal fire.

That's not a minor quibble, it's a devastating fact-punch to my entire analysis. You're completely right.
The color of Renly's armor would more likely be a symbol of Stannis' destruction by wildfire, not Renly's.

Maybe Stannis' deadly sin is envy? That would make the color green so ... poignant.

Minor quibble: 'Renly' technically won the Battle of the Blackwater, since Garlan Tyrell wearing his armor caused a great deal of Stannis' army to surrender or retreat. Without that big blow to morale, it's conceivable that Stannis might well have still pulled his ass out of the both metaphorical and literal fire.

That's not a minor quibble, it's a devastating fact-punch to my entire analysis. You're completely right.
The color of Renly's armor would more likely be a symbol of Stannis' destruction by wildfire, not Renly's.

Maybe Stannis' deadly sin is envy? That would make the color green so ... poignant.

Symbols need not mean one thing!

* Wintermoot lifts taulover up in celebration

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Actually what's on my mind now...why hasn't @taulover ever posted a picture of himself?

Actually what's on my mind now...why hasn't @taulover ever posted a picture of himself?

Um, I respect my own privacy, especially as a minor?

I didn't even have an actual profile pic on Facebook until last December.

Um, I respect my own privacy, especially as a minor?

I didn't even have an actual profile pic on Facebook until last December.

It stands out a bit in a community where everyone is pretty out there, that's why I noticed really.