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Finally some interesting read. Shameful. I'd say, thanks Queen of Hearts. You made me want to return to the PnP.
I'm Hoang's official fanboy so I'm going to be biased.
I can't see where Hoang did anything wrong here.
He may have been underhanded for planning with another tribe (Shut!) to attack RA in lace of him but there are a few points to be made on this.
1. He never broke his word of attacking RA using the Reduaram account.
2. You knew he had been defended by Shut!, he knew you knew, so it wasn't really a secret.
3. When confronted about it, not once did he deny it, in fact he gave very valid reasons as to why he did it.
4. Shut! and RA share a continent, it was either fight or roll over and play dead for Shut! - why not use Hoang's skills to their own advantage too.
The Reduaram account is in RA territory. Hoang had previous problems with RA and as you have stated, and likely wasn't alone in the opinion, you were not happy about the decision of those 2 leaving their respective tribes and coplaying.
Hoang had a right to be cautious. I believe Joe would likely have felt the same if the account was K54.
Hoang continues to play the game and along the way shows respect for allies and enemies alike.
No public bashing or bragging of his own successes.
He still well and truly has that halo over his head (machete in his hand too but that's the other side).
This thread has done nothing to change my opinion of Hoang, at all.
1. He never broke his word of attacking RA using the Reduaram account.
I'm not going to read all this... (You know why lol... Zzzzz).
But I will highlight the important parts :icon_biggrin:
Lies. He sits Mustaka and attacks us. He needs the Reduaram account to do this. How is that not using the account to attack RA? :icon_neutral:
Actualy he did. I actualy believe he was quiting :icon_cry:
All puffy eyed and upset about hoang ?
Well do something about him.
The one thing I didn't like about this whole thing is that after hoang lost some villages and was effectively dead in the water, joe leaves RA and decides to co with they guy we were just fighting. =/
I lol'd so hard when it happened.
The first time I encountered Hoang Nghiem was in W36. He posted on the public forums much the same way he used to here. There was an understated humility, a sense of integrity and decency to his posts - one that would not normally be associated with a top five player. Maybe I'm a natural cynic, maybe it was women's intuition, but I never really bought it. When I saw him post here, my spidey senses started tingling again and I wondered...
It's only been in recent days that I have found out exactly how right I am, that Hoang is not the meek and humble personality he would have you believe, but rather a vindictive player who will resort to subversive tactics to get what he wants.
"Woah, Deb, that's a big accusation," I can hear you say, but unlike some of my contemporaries (love you Ender :icon_wink I tend not to make claims I cannot substantiate with evidence.
In order to fully appreciate this endeavour, we need to take a little history lesson. As some of you may be aware, Hoang took quite the beating from RA (and to be fair, gave us quite a run for our money in return) eventually losing his first two villages and winding up effectively troop-less.
Around the same time our own Reduaram had a fight with his coplayer which resulted in him quitting and Joe being left without a coplayer. It wasn't long before it emerged that Joe would be leaving RA to coplay with Hoang.
We were assured of Joe's loyalty and that this was merely to satisfy Hoang's sense of honour, which in a way was understandable, although personally I did not and still do not approve of the decision.
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[12/11/2009 21:52:05] Joe: All I want to say is that I have decided to leave the tribe and co-play with Hoang Nhgiem. We have mutual respect of each other, and a continued fight will just farther destroy both of us. However I will never join Rumble, therefore Hoang accepted my condition of leaving RA and form a tribe of our own, this decision will help his pride in not defecting to the enemy. I will still consider myself part of RA though, even if I am not 'officially' in it.
Despite my own personal misgivings, it was all handled in a very dignified way and Joe made it quite clear that he would be available to us for support or other needs.
It was shortly after this that I first saw Hoang's true colours emerge. Knowing that we were likely to strike, given the circumstances, he had the following to say to Russki:
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[21:57:29] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: russki
[21:57:34] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i will tell you this
[21:58:00] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: If you decide to attack us, i will retaliate
[21:58:04] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: cause i have to
[21:58:11] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: and im not alone like you guys think
[21:58:32] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: if you want to waste more troops and nobles on me
[21:58:35] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: you are welcome
[21:59:08] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: but if i were you i wont be wasting my troops while a war is going on
[22:00:01] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: take my word or not
[22:00:05] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: its up to you
[22:00:09] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: thats what a leader is about
[22:00:31] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i done so much dmg to Red while having next to nothing i can do it again
:icon_eek: Hardly the same humble Hoang we've seen on the forums. Rather it reeks of arrogance and smugness. I was a little shocked to say the least. Add that to the fact that he admitted he was just "playing along" with the truce Joe had negotiated:
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Reduaram on 18.11. at 18:53
have you even know what russki said when he left? did he agreed that he will have our truce? or he just stormed off and say he will attack and give us hell? (also calling me name.. but that was with pervis)
I just play along with the truce cause Joe feels guilty and dont want to fight with you guys cause he consider you guys as friends. If russki still have the convo and then please ask him to send you it cause i cant find it myself.
techinically i dont break promises (even there no deal to begin with cause russki did not agreed), i promised joe that i wont use his account to fight RA .. so i dont, i respect him and his decisions even though knowing you guys would have eaten us alive if you have the chance.
We always knew that Hoang controlled shut! as they, not Rumble, were the ones who stacked him on our first attempt to take his main. Within a few days of the coplay beginning, we started to see incoming from their new "neutral" tribe along with incoming from shut!.
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[2:20:49] russki says: Any idea why dracolord is attacking us?
[2:21:27] Joe says: (think)
[2:21:48] Joe says: he is taking the wall down for when i send my train
[2:22:17] Joe says: jk
[2:22:18] Joe says:
[2:22:19] Joe says: umm
[2:22:28] Joe says: I dont know why he sent you attacks
Joe plays dumb, but it becomes quite apparent at this stage that the Hoang tribe is no longer neutral and we begin to wonder if they are working for Rumble.
No sooner does the thought cross our minds than intel (which I cannot share for fear of compromising my source) comes in confirming that Pervis does indeed still control Hoang.
Muldeh gets confirmation from the horses mouth:
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[12:12:45 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶: i still talk with rumble and work with rumble and still a rumble
But because I need to satisfy my own personal curiosity I have to question Hoang on all this.
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Queen of Hearts today at 10:02
Why don't you just join Rumble? I know you're still working for them. I have chat logs of Pervis saying he'll have you do things. We know you're helping shut! etc etc etc. So why keep up the charade?
Is it Joe trying to maintain a shred of integrity that's stopping you?
Reduaram today at 10:15
i have agreed not to join back to Rumble on the account cause of Joe, its not fair on him if we join Rumble, im a team player, i dont just quit my account and co-play Joe cause of points, i did it cause i wanted to co-play Joe, im always belong to a tribe once i joined unless they treat me bad and i did make it clear to Joe that i wont jeopadised his account for my own selfishness but I still opose RA as you are a threat in the K, sooner or later you will go for me again
If i had joined RA i would do exactly the same for RA, one thing i would never do is betray some one for my own good (stuck up really but thats me)
hoang nghiem
PS: its a scandal what we did but we accept our consequences.
Queen of Hearts today at 10:51
Hmmm, I understand that, it just seems contradictory to what Joe initially said, which I also understand. It seems counter-intuitive for your account if nothing else. You're helping shut, while he's sending support against them. Wouldn't it be better to either A) pick a side or B) remain directly AND indirectly neutral?
Reduaram today at 10:57
A) i cant pick a side cause Joe wont join rumble and I Cant join RA on moral ground.
B) if i remain neutral i will be wiped later in game as RA will grow and we always remain a good target for you to pick on, i have to move early by tatically/ polically involved so i can hinder RA growth, to get myself ready. As long as we are in K44, RA always remaining a threat for long term.
I hope you understand my perceptions
hoang nghiem
Queen of Hearts today at 11:02
I suppose I get that. I'm just not a fan of subversion, would much prefer incoming nobles. ;-)
Reduaram today at 11:10
i will keep my end of the bargain and stay out of RA's way (directly), unless reduaram is under attack from RA
indirectly if other players want me to help them, i am not gonna say no, cause the truth is.. without experience they have no chance against you guys =(
hoang nghiem
So basically Hoang admits to still being a part of Rumble, to helping shut! against us and to using the very same subversive tactics they have accused and condemned us for using on several occasions. And what does Hoang really think of shut!?
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[11/22/2009 5:10:07 PM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶: i only have some of them cause they good and listen.. the rest of SHut! is like any other noob
He says he promised Joe not to jeopardise his account. Maybe it's just me - but using my account to sit another (he sits Mustaka in shut!) to attack the tribe that I have pledged my loyalty to - that would be jeopardising my account. Seems to me as if Joe is being taken for the proverbial ride.
He says he accepted the co-play not for points, but because he wanted to play with Joe, when the initial discussion between them contradicts this entirely.
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[9:37:43 AM] Joe says: I dont like Rumble
[9:37:58 AM] Joe says: well, I dont like pervis and Nauz's attitudes
[9:38:11 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i dont talk to neither
[9:38:26 AM] Joe says: The one annoys me hugely
[9:38:27 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i only talk to james and lodda lol
[9:38:30 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: and the girls
[9:38:37 AM] Joe says: Celtic Mist is frustrating
[9:38:42 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: oh
[9:38:49 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: dont talk to her too
[9:38:52 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says:
[9:46:22 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i can fight back the rank 1 and own this server still if you help me
[9:46:26 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: and you know it
[9:46:38 AM] Joe says: ha
[9:46:41 AM] Joe says: I could do the same
[9:46:44 AM] Joe says: if you help me
[9:46:44 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: or else we just nobodies
Wouldn't want to be a nobody now, would we Hoang??? :icon_redface:
So what exactly is my point with this post? Well, Rumble have been trying to take the moral high ground since Ender's post (which for the record I too disapproved of) they have accused us of subversion, arrogance and general flaming.
I want the public to know that Rumble aren't as lily white as they would have you believe and indeed their most "humble" of players is really an arrogant, vindictive person who will do anything and use anyone to get back to rank one.
In Hoang's own words - "it's a scandal." :icon_biggrin:
Let the sanctimonious flaming begin. :icon_wink:
:icon_eek: Hardly the same humble Hoang we've seen on the forums. Rather it reeks of arrogance and smugness. I was a little shocked to say the least.
You talk about arrogance and smugness. Now I realise these are not the source of your dislike for Hoang, but rather that the perceived difference between his "forum persona" and the 'real' Hoang is the reason. However, I cannot see why you think this.[11/14/2009 12:43:26 PM] Dewdropdeb / Queen of Hearts says: he was indignant, arrogant and just a general ass
[11/14/2009 12:43:43 PM] Dewdropdeb / Queen of Hearts says: COMPLETELY contradictory to his forum persona
So basically Hoang admits to still being a part of Rumble, to helping shut! against us and to using the very same subversive tactics they have accused and condemned us for using on several occasions. And what does Hoang really think of shut!?
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[11/22/2009 5:10:07 PM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶: i only have some of them cause they good and listen.. the rest of SHut! is like any other noob
[11/14/2009 12:57:34 PM] Dewdropdeb / Queen of Hearts says: but I'm just the dumb blonde who seems to be the only person in RA who can snipe a freakin train but anyways
He says he promised Joe not to jeopardise his account. Maybe it's just me - but using my account to sit another (he sits Mustaka in shut!) to attack the tribe that I have pledged my loyalty to - that would be jeopardising my account. Seems to me as if Joe is being taken for the proverbial ride.
Therefore I do not see how him doing it from my account jeopardises it in any way at all.I can control Shut! and other players around me even if i am 26 points, points not matter much (even though have higher points does help abit ), the matters are respects and trust. they trusted me and i trusted them so they listen to what i said, even i made it clear to them that i will not directly involved.
Joe plays dumb, but it becomes quite apparent at this stage that the Hoang tribe is no longer neutral and we begin to wonder if they are working for Rumble.
Your choice.[11/14/2009 12:39:48 PM] Dewdropdeb / Queen of Hearts says: I was planning on launching nobles at 19:54
He says he accepted the co-play not for points, but because he wanted to play with Joe, when the initial discussion between them contradicts this entirely.
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[9:46:22 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i can fight back the rank 1 and own this server still if you help me
[9:46:26 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: and you know it
[9:46:38 AM] Joe says: ha
[9:46:41 AM] Joe says: I could do the same
[9:46:44 AM] Joe says: if you help me
[9:46:44 AM] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: or else we just nobodies
Wouldn't want to be a nobody now, would we Hoang??? :icon_redface:
:icon_biggrin: we try to be more dedicated and altruistic then Rumble and not quit when taking some loss (*cough*Frito Bandito*cough*). ^.^
About hoang.. well.. all i can say is:
tut-tut, not nice.
We did do something about him, but he just came back.
Take over an account in Rumble, or restart on the rim, that'd be OK, but taking over an account in RA? Outrageous!
/disclaimer, I don't mind Hoang myself, only a little annoyed that our efforts were unrewarded.
You talk about arrogance and smugness. Now I realise these are not the source of your dislike for Hoang, but rather that the perceived difference between his "forum persona" and the 'real' Hoang is the reason. However, I cannot see why you think this.
The reason why I think you are overreacting is that I believe that stating the truth about your abilities is not arrogance. Can you please explain how being a good player and admitting it equates to being arrogant? Hoang has never claimed to be a poor player on the forums, so how is it out of character for him to now talk about his abilities? In the chat with Russki, that was all Hoang did. He simply laid the facts out, and you call him arrogant for doing so. In your own words, I am a little shocked to say the least.
Now that's probably not true... but why did you say it then? I think that kind of statement is as bad, if not worse, as Hoang calling some of his 'pupils' noobs.
Now, I think this is rubbish. You seem to be indignant that Hoang is sitting and giving advice to Shut! from my account. But as far as I know, this can be done from any other account. Hoang himself said "I can and would do that even from a 26 point account on the rim".
Therefore I do not see how him doing it from my account jeopardises it in any way at all.
I play dumb huh? In my opinion, that carrys the connotation that I actually knew the truth, but was hiding it. And I resent that. I DID NOT know why Dracolord was attacking, and neither did Hoang, so stop trying to falsely cast me in a poor light with your sly comments.
Obviously there is a huge amount of anomosity towards us from some of you.
Maybe you should just enact upon your dislike and go back to this stage:
Your choice.
Hmm Joe is that a side ur picking or jus pissed at debs accusations.
And Deb in truth it is a poor topic to me it shows that you just seem vindictive
and seem to hav a grudge against Red for his decision to co Hoang.
Opinionated most likely, Truthful we shall see, How i see it 100 %
believe it or not, im alway the same, i say what i think and what i can see, so when it comes out it might comes out abit tough to take but hey if its the truth please take it up the chin, like i do. I have never lied or denied any thing i said or done. btw i thought you said something else about me earlier before you made this post deb?Hardly the same humble Hoang we've seen on the forums. Rather it reeks of arrogance and smugness.
wondering where i have this from? i do consider some RA members as friends, they are enemies as well, good to have healthy competitions cause the end of the day its just a game.(chuckle) He's a nice guy I think...
errhm... if you just take whats there out then sure .. but OMG!!! where is the rest of the convo?! Its nice for you to use just some quote and point out my personality where the whole back ground scene is disregards. ok let me filled it in:[21:57:29] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: russki
[21:57:34] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i will tell you this
[21:58:00] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: If you decide to attack us, i will retaliate
[21:58:04] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: cause i have to
[21:58:11] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: and im not alone like you guys think
[21:58:32] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: if you want to waste more troops and nobles on me
[21:58:35] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: you are welcome
[21:59:08] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: but if i were you i wont be wasting my troops while a war is going on
[22:00:01] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: take my word or not
[22:00:05] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: its up to you
[22:00:09] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: thats what a leader is about
[22:00:31] hoang nghiem ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ says: i done so much dmg to Red while having next to nothing i can do it again