But an alliance means that I'm forced to help a member of the alliance. If someone within the alliance attacks someone else within the alliance, I must support the one who is attacked.
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BTW, I CANNOT GROW ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, the only way to grow now is through war. Said in another way, the only way to grow is through a war you can win. You must plan your attacks and make sure you have the right allies so you don't end up with a lot of enemies fighting you.
You could also keep your current land and collect resources, so you get stronger and stronger while the rest of the nations use their resources on war.