Attacking Abandoned Cities

If you notice in the war reports that I've attacked a city that is not in an alliance, not in our enemy list and wonder what is going on? How can someone strongly advocate against attacking cities unprovoked turn around and loot a city? Before you jump to the wrong conclusion let me explain...After scouting and watching a city for a long time..at least a week, and noticing no change, I typically write to them asking them to reply if they are still active in the game because it appears they are no longer playing...and that if they would reply I would not enter their city. If a day or two goes by and still no response then I have attacked abandoned cities. And every day or two I go back in again..usually only sending workers and one soldier...to carry off what the computer produces for the day.

I'm not attacking players, just abandoned cities...and if you decide to do this, I would plead that you be very very patient and notice their prestige and the level of each thing in the city...scout report...and look again in a week, and write them at least two separate days...and make sure that they are not in a guild..because even if the player is no longer active..until the alliance host dismisses them, you will likely ..more like most certainly ...cause the alliance to retaliate.

Is it a good source of extra income..yes. Is it dangerous to our reputation and safety as a peaceful alliance? Not if you do it right, with patience, and plenty of observation and correspondence...and make sure it is not a city in an alliance even if it is abandoned.

-Peace-
Injun Joe.