Got it.

I suppose the 'cooks' can respond by simply playing irrationally and sabotaging the highest rank player in the game. Over time, the high ranks may stop this behaviour?

nietzsche wrote:you can blame that on the scoring system

So the scoring system causes the veteran player to call a new player a retard, then protect another veteran just so the 'cook' loses?

I'm a new member and I have noticed a lot of talk about CC dying, player numbers dropping etc. I don't know if this is true or not, but I have definitely noticed a lot of low rank players deadbeating. So perhaps one reason why CC may be dying is that new players are giving up too soon.

I recently ...

As long as I can disable the formal truce option. It should be obvious to players when a truce is needed. It doesn't need putting into words or fixed via programming.

Recently, my brother, father, and I rejoined CC after a multi-year hiatus. We are all thoroughly impressed with the gameplay just as it is. I don't believe there is any need for new rules.

However, if you wish to add new rules, I would strongly recommend that you preserve the ability to use ...