2nd Forum Only Diplomacy

[Netstrider]

you could just make a PC neutral with an ambassador then take it with military.   You still get the production and can control the defense you are fighting.  Btw skeletons work wonders for this kind of tactic since they recover from all attrition at the end of the turn.

Yes, that would be a totally BORING and UNINTERESTING way to get some experience for your troops. Not INTERESTING and EXCITING like having a tourney

My suggestion was in part to liven up what is likely to be another slow forum diplomacy game with lots of banter but not much action.

But at least it did provide some education for players, so thanks for your post in that regard.