From one Michael to Another

I recently received a request from Michael Spanne of Spades to publish this press release. I was more than happy to oblige.

On February 16, 2008, I put forth a challenge to Michael Le Houlier of KMD. As of yesterday he rejected a personal challenge sent through a member of KMD, because I am a “military player who can only sustain himself through his alliance.” However, I am not sustained by my alliance, I have given away up to 10 million gold (Payment for my Royal Standard) to a fellow player in the not so distant past, that has been gradually returned to me. I do not think that a challenge should go unheard because of my choices in the game. I am openly declaring my challenge and if it is accepted, am willing to accept no aid from my fellow members of the Spades, whether it be defense, invasion, or monetary. Moreover, it is not outside the rights of an independent citizen to build a strong military and have a fellow citizen send gold (Even if it is not their own money). Therefore I challenge Michael Le Houlier, the so called “Defender of Independents” to a one on one battle without help or aid from Alliance members. I am even willing to temporarily leave my alliance, provided Michael follows my example and no other interferes. Given these circumstances, If this challenge goes unanswered/rejected, I will be disappointed. It would be utter hypocrisy to refuse an independent battle when you condemn alliance members for their attacks on independant citizens. The challenge has been issued.

I would like to thank Nicho Kelly personally for the chance to publish this in the terrific papers that he helps publish. I would also like to thank Elizabeth for allowing this to also be posted in the Daily Hoplite. And of course Chris for letting me post in the ever entertaining Royal Prophet =P.

I would also like to add that this is in no way an attack/threat of an attack on Dragon Knights/KMD. I have very high regards for almost every member one of their members I have been in contact with. =)