International Women's Day

I nominate Champion Nusala.
Here were early reviews about Nusala from Pinkleet on November 16 and 20, 2016 when Pinkleet started a thread to decide which Champion general we should choose:
“More powerful than an MMA in almost every situation as far as I could see,” and
“Basically Nusala can be used everywhere (great for sacking), while Vargus and Anslem are quite optional.”

Pinkleet’s thread is “Champion generals summary (level and play style) - still subject to change on test”. Pinkleet’s early assessment is correct. I take Nusala on every adventure.

Yesterday and today during Treasure of Knowledge, my Champion Anslem failed to defeat a camp. I simply loaded Nusala with knights and sent her. Both times she eliminated the remaining force without suffering a loss. Often when I am on the final castle of a huge adventure, I will simply send her with a single unit repeatedly into the final castle to whittle it down. I know when I need to finish off a camp with a second attack, or hit a camp to guarantee a large initial loss, I can send Nusala.

As for originality, hopefully this counts: I repeatedly did a quick version of Black Knights during a seasonal event. Bored, I sent Nusala alone with only recruits to see how far she could get while using the cheapest troops I can make. She completed the adventure. I learned she might only fail on the final castle. So I would send a 270 general stocked to take that final castle if necessary. I just ran it in the combat simulator to confirm Nusala with only recruits can complete a quick version of Black Knights. Here are the Recruit losses camp by camp as she completes Black Knights in the simulator: 60-81, 85-104, 72-91, 63-87, 39-56, 73-142 (middle dark castle), 55-73, 17-70, 72-111, 105-128, 75-111 (final dark castle).

I would like to nominate Lora. She has been playing since the beginning of the game, but always has time to help out others. She is usually the first reply to any questions, concerns, RT's, etc. Not only does she help her guild, but she help others as well. What a great and spectacular gal.

l would like to praise Lady_Purpleheart she has given so much to running the Guild. Time,money, effort, coaching and sharing to all the people around her both within and without the Guild. l would especially like for her to have this nomination as in real life things are not going so well but she still has the time to help others.

So wishing her all the best

My admiration goes out to my fiercest of champions; Nusala.
Having learned the rudiments of First Aid she never hesitates to charge into any camp, no matter how stoutly defended with just a single trooper... and bring the lad home again! She'll skirmish, she'll feint, she'll scout, slay and sally. There is no one more reliable or swift.

She sashayes into Wolf traps one hundred and fifty strong, tells her companion to stay back, and single-handedly slays them all! Dusts off her gloves and is ready to immediately ride onto the next challenge.

When faced with Thugs, she'll kill the first two dozen that face her without getting touched in return. If she brings her trained cavalry band (and two Elite bodyguards), they'll reliably mow down over three score of the blighters without losing a single companion!

What more can I say of her? She is what the Masters of Martial Arts hope to one day grow up to be. She rides in the vanguard of my army every where it goes and has proved her mettle more times that I can count. Faced every enemy of my realm. And proved steadfast are resolute no matter what we've faced.
Hail to my Champion; NUSALA!

My Master is Ghannima! If she sees this I will no doubt be punished but it will be justified. I met Ghan when I was fairly new to the game and she helped me even though we weren't in the same guild. It was soon after that her and Bosola joined guilds. It was soon after that that I noticed that she was in all the other tabs helping others by answering questions, giving advice, and even sharing resources. But, she also comes back to guild chat and makes us feel needed and useful and a part of the family. I do have to admit that I gave my soul to Master Ghan and that I will get a severe beating for this but it's all worth it because now it kinda tickles!!! :)

Betinaweena – Level 1 guild leader. Has been real helpful during events, explaining the requirements for the events, helping members acquire event achievements and game resources, buying items from the events. Explaining the game play. Communicates in a friendly, encouraging way.

Took me a few days to narrow my choices down to just 3, -.- not enough I could list off a wonderful handful of my favorite women on this game, but alas if I must only have 3 then here they are....Milleh84 she was my very first game mama ever meeting her on my very first day playing long long ago, she showed me not only kindness and generosity she taught me how to navigate, how to battle and most importantly how buffing buildings did not in fact use up more resources for the extra popping.

Artemissile who has become more of a sister to me than my own, she is the one that I once and hopefully never need again to hold my seat during my own struggles, she has been a wonderful recruiter and helper to all settlers out there inside and outside of the NOPE tribe. She keeps us laughing and remembering all the great Bowie songs and a few Cookie Thumpin ones that make you go there are all kinds out there to learn to love.

Not lastly but following the rules of our dear BB's is Emille-II, she has become the mother that I have lost long ago, she is the one that I can lean on, learn from and embrace in the joy of motherly love, she has become the best Grandma to our merry band of settlers and keeps taking Sherm's witch towers he is tryin to win, so she keeps us laughing with her neverending spirit and light that is her.

(In case you were wondering and I can't have everyone's brain spinning I did say a handful if I was allowed to have a few more votes and not be disqualified, I would have continued with JackaNinny and Olfred as there are not many times that I must go for assistance outside my tribe of merry NOPEsters but when I do I look for them first. :D Thank you to all the ladies and the gents that put us with our crazy estrogen ways you all ROCK!!!!!)

I would like to nominate purfectkitty500
she is not one of those cats who sits purring in the corner ignoring you
rather she uses those bright blue Siamese eyes to spot every help request
then pounces on it faster than a kitten can chase its tail
her answers are always as precise as the tracks left by a cats claws
and knowledgeable on more subjects than a tabby has colors

natsue ike the rest of her loyal adorers!

I agree with jjarhead (scroll up), Lora has shaped a guild called friends through high level players helping newbies. Her island is a representation of her person: to help others. Thanks Lora.

I would have to say, Emillie-II, shes been a friend for a long time and helps any one in our guild with any thing she has.

Sue (NatSue) gets my vote also. She keeps us together as a team and makes it fun to share everything from tales to resources.

I nominate Olfred. She's a fantastic guild leader. She is very knowledgeable of TSO and shares her years of wisdom and experience with any and all players who need help. Olfred is very kind and generous, and truly wants players to excel and have fun. Additionally, her positive attitude and sense of humor always makes my day brighter.

I nominate purfectkitty500. She not only helps guildies but other players too. She would do anything for anyone if anyone needed her help. She's a very devoted player.

I would like to nominate Lady_Purpleheart. She's been very helpful and excellent at fostering a friendly guild atmosphere.

AsiaStrings :) one of the early guide makers and testers who helped make the game great in the early days

I would like to nominate Bart-tress from No Prisoners because she always thinks of others. She is kind, has a great sense of humour, and is a wonderful person. :D

I'd like to nominate Olfred. She is always so kind and helpful. She is always willing to help with advice or resources. She helps to make the guild chat fun! Always brightens my day!

I would like to nominate

NatSue

She is an extraordinary Guild Leader and deserves some recognition for her tireless efforts!

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I vote for Olfred - Hard working and dedicated player and first to 75 on Ares

After noting the exclusion of her avatar silhouette's presence in the beginning of this thread, I must stand up for the little person who is often overlooked.

I nominate:

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Witch of the Swamp

Since the beginning of TSO, Witch of the Swamp has provided players of all levels with great challenge as she welcomed generals of all types to bring their troops in for rigorous training. Witch of the Swamp grants these services with a decent reward of resources and experience and the opportunity to tour her facility on a Fast-Track pace; she provides at least one camp where cavalry (and/or other First Strike) units can exercise their skills without risk of injury. Let's not forget the way Witch of the Swamp kindly allows all her henchmen and sycophants to go before her in the line of combat, though she loves to get her hands 'dirty'. Witch of the Swamp, when properly motivated, provides the user with the opportunity for visiting some old friends --- very thoughtful, don't you think?

I affirm my nomination for Witch of the Swamp for the way that she thinks of and helps everyone she encounters - players, opposing generals/troops and her hirelings.

Dear Settlers,

The submission of nominations is now over. The mayor will choose the most original nominations submitted and if your nomination is chosen, you will receive the additional Manuscript (x2) and Tome (x1) in the mail. Thank you for your participation.

Kind regards,
BB_Odhran

Dear Settlers,

After some tough choices the Mayor has finally made his final list for the winners. He struggled a bit just picking a handful of winners and was tempted to make everyone a winner.

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The winners, in no order at all, are: daleo2012, ekalime, Eleta, WendoraRedhead, Indaliai, Raubhautz, Suts, WildflowerRose, Lysind, Emilie-II, RaeAyn, JoBeth, BigDave58, ghannima, Ed_The_Eldar, Juliavz, WyldSage, John-Axe, KirkMac, NatSue.

Thank you again to everyone who took the time to say such great things about those you nominated. The Mayor and I truly appreciated all the kind words that were shared.

Kind Regards,
BB_Odhran