I mentioned stars in the previous note. All men (and here I mean humanity, not just males or male identifying persons) have the stars to look at…but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides. For others, they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others still, who are scholars, they are problems to be solved. Much like the stars are different things to different people, so too are there differences between how people approach playing this game. Some people want to farm. Some build. Others have the most fun when they make war and raid.
Despite these differences, and my acknowledgement that you are free to structure your game time as you wish – I am asking for peace within the State. We must not have partisan, guerrilla attacks from each other to worry about in order to gain strength for the Clash of Zones. Do not antagonize each other with words or actions. Build farms and instead raid those for wealth. Ultimately this game is a marathon and not a sprint – do not conflate short term gain with “winning”. Peace within the state is the fastest and most productive path to longevity.
I have no desire to say, “I told you so” when other states come knocking at our door to take what is ours, and we are too weak to defend ourselves. I wish to instead to be able to take the fight to them, knowing our home is safe. If they find us fragmented, they will divide and conquer.
State 596 - Last Shelter 