User Guide

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If you are at war with a rival, he or she
might make a demand that you must satisfy
if you wish to progress in your negotiations
or might even refuse to meet with you. If
you are in a state of neutrality or better and
have not exhausted your welcome, you
progress to the D
IPLOMACY menu. Again, the
options available to you depend on your
current diplomatic state. We’ve prepared
several tables to clarify your choices. The
table below displays the gist of your
emissary’s polished phrases, the states in
which he or she is allowed to offer such
remarks, and the opponent’s probable
response. Most results are self explanatory;
the two which direct you to other menus
are expanded on below.
DIPLOMACY MENU
DIPLOMATIC OPTION WHEN OFFERED RESULT
“Consider this discussion complete.” always except war end conversation
“Suggest a permanent strategic alliance.” peace possibly sign alliance, might ask
for concession
“Suggest a permanent peace treaty.” cease-fire/neutral possibly sign peace treaty, might
ask for concession
“Request a gift from you, our gracious allies.” allied possibly receive gift, but possibly
lower ally’s esteem
“Demand tribute for our patience.” peace/cease-fire possibly receive tribute,
/neutral possibly declare war, possibly
no reaction
“Insist that you withdraw your troops.” peace possibly withdraw, possibly
declare war
“Cancel this worthless alliance.” allied end alliance, get black mark
“Have a proposal to make...” always except war go to PROPOSAL menu
“Wish to offer you a gift...” always except war go to GIFT menu
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