And if they managed to do that, it would have the opposite effect, since they'd probably figure out a Beauty follower used their power on them... It would be a gamble.
[ and they're not sure it would be worth it. Mizuki sighs. ]
... I'll have to think about it some more. Sorry. But I promise you won't drop to zero. [ a pause. ] ... Is "one god having more followers than all the rest at the end" the only victory condition this game has, Tamaki-kun?
Precisely. [He shakes his head though.] It's alright, please don't apologize for taking precautions to keep yourself safe. As long as you're safe, I'm safe. That's all we have to remember.
[There's a thoughtful noise then.] As far as I know, yes. At least for determining the pantheon, though I suppose if gods fell into alignment with one another, and thereby their followers did as well...[There's a sigh.]
[ hmm. So an alliance isn't entirely out of the question, in other words. ]
Not exactly - I was just thinking that the current conditions are very difficult to win in without hurting one another. Convincing a group this large and varied to all agree on one thing, especially when they're all stressed and don't have all the facts - the more time passes, the harder it's going to be to win peacefully. I can't imagine that you and the other peaceful gods didn't realize that when you agreed and think of some kind of loophole.
...perhaps we have, though what may work with this group is hard to say. Though keep in mind, Mizuki-san, that in order for a god's vision to really come into fruition, their followers must believe in them. It isn't just about the numbers, but rather the numbers that truly wish to associate themselves with that god.
A loophole would exist if people trusted each other more, but it's as you said. People are stressed and don't have all the fact. So how do we provide them with enough fact...?
... I'll keep working on it. When you get down to it, we all share a common goal. If we just had a little bit of hope to work towards, I think we'd be all right. It's just a matter of providing that hope, like you said.
It's truly why I wish there was a guarantee that whoever won would be able to grant all of your wishes, even if they aren't as large as the winning alignment. All of you have participated. It seems unfair not to reward that sort of effort.
I'm afraid of others giving up hope, however. This game has been taxing. I know you've said we should skip the costumes and settings and the like for recruitment, but for my host week I think I'd like to proceed with that anyhow. Something to lift spirits, even if it won't necessarily lift our numbers.
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[ and they're not sure it would be worth it. Mizuki sighs. ]
... I'll have to think about it some more. Sorry. But I promise you won't drop to zero. [ a pause. ] ... Is "one god having more followers than all the rest at the end" the only victory condition this game has, Tamaki-kun?
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[There's a thoughtful noise then.] As far as I know, yes. At least for determining the pantheon, though I suppose if gods fell into alignment with one another, and thereby their followers did as well...[There's a sigh.]
Did you have another suggestion?
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Not exactly - I was just thinking that the current conditions are very difficult to win in without hurting one another. Convincing a group this large and varied to all agree on one thing, especially when they're all stressed and don't have all the facts - the more time passes, the harder it's going to be to win peacefully. I can't imagine that you and the other peaceful gods didn't realize that when you agreed and think of some kind of loophole.
[ it's not judgmental - just thoughtful. ]
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A loophole would exist if people trusted each other more, but it's as you said. People are stressed and don't have all the fact. So how do we provide them with enough fact...?
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... I'll keep working on it. When you get down to it, we all share a common goal. If we just had a little bit of hope to work towards, I think we'd be all right. It's just a matter of providing that hope, like you said.
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I'm afraid of others giving up hope, however. This game has been taxing. I know you've said we should skip the costumes and settings and the like for recruitment, but for my host week I think I'd like to proceed with that anyhow. Something to lift spirits, even if it won't necessarily lift our numbers.
Until then...we strategize.