The New Alliance Tax

In an effort to level the playing field of KOTW by curbing the power of the Alliance, our benevolent creator will be implementing an "Alliance Tax". As a part of this new system, each Alliance will receive its own Treasury. Each Treasury will remain under control of their respective Alliances, while members can deposit gold in order to increase the Treasury's funds. During the daily maintenance, our creator will then subtract gold from the Treasury to pay for the "Alliance Tax". The tax itself will be calculated using the wealth of the 40 members of the Alliance with the most gold to form an average. This average will then be multiplied against the total number of Alliance members. If an Alliance cannot pay the tax or refuses to do so, that Alliance will lose some privileges including but not limited to Alliance invasions, Alliance defense, and faster caravan speeds. For smaller Alliances with less than 40 members, our creator will just take the wealth of the Alliance and divide it by 40. Thus, it will then be cheaper for smaller Alliances. Independents will not be affected directly by the "Alliance Tax" for obvious reasons. The new Treasury system will also be implemented for future changes and abilities like the Wonders of the World/Monuments, Exchange between Alliances, Reparations, and other economic ventures.

Clarification on the Herald Article

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A Look at Gareth Daniels and His Strong Following

Gareth Daniels seems to cater to those distressed by the wars and foster a sense of unity through a strong  figurehead who requires uncontested authority. His popularity comes at no surprise since his following is composed of mostly independents who belong to no alliance of their own. Why is it that independents want to subject themselves to a singular regime even though they remain independents primarily for their own personal freedoms?

There are two major reasons for this. First of all, independents seem to be tired of the domination of strong alliances who control the KOTW world through a political system that resembles modern party politics. They feel left out in a lot of the diplomacy and decision making. They also do not appreciate the full-scale wars that major alliances create. This leaves independents only one option for hegemony and that is through force. Second, independents are subject to a lot of raiding and "practice attacks" and "maneuvers" that alliance members are not subject to. Likewise, they do not have a strong defense system with which to protect themselves.

Gareth Daniels, therefore, panders to this disgruntled populace by removing the supremacy of the alliances and create what seems to be a more level playing field for independents. This balance, according to Gareth, can only be achieved by war, leading to his catch-phrase "war is freedom."

Is this "alliance weakening" necessary to achieve a more free and equal KOTW world? The answer is NO. Gareth's proposal will only lead unnecessary destruction and chaos. There will be tremendous infighting and a constant struggle for the position of monarch, which is what we have now except on an even worse scale. In no shape or form will this situation better itself through people like Gareth. Alliances are truly what keep balance in the game. They allow the title of King or Queen to pass quite frequently to many different, qualified people.

Care to agree or disagree? Please respond with your rebuttals!! Nicely written ones will be posted even if they disagree with the writer.

A Brief Interview With His Majesty

I had an interview with King Thavidu Ranatunga. The interview was short, but it shows how light-hearted our monarch can be.

1.) What is your top priority for your reign?

At the moment, winning the war  =P

2.) What do you think of Gareth Daniel's claim to the throne?

I think he's hilarious!

Make no mistake, His Highness is just as serious and determined as he is funny. I believe that we can expect many great things from his reign.

First Edition Post

This blog is intended to be an alternative source for news and interviews. It is also meant to end the monopoly created by the Herald (aka the Daily Ogre). I will also allow editorials and interviews written by other citizens of the KOTW world.