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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 569<br />
| date = April 15,2009<br />
| title = Borders<br />
| image = borders.png<br />
| titletext = Eventually a UN is set up. And then a lone rebel runs down the line of flags in front of it, runs back to his base, and gets a kajillion points.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
Capture the flag (CTF) is a common way of playing games where the objective is to capture the opponents flag, while protecting your own teams flag. This comic describes a CTF server where peace has been established, and no one is trying to capture each others flags, therefore making the game pointless.<br />
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The title text refers to the line of flags common in front of UN buildings, where the flags of all the teams has been gathered. One could then quickly capture all the flags and reach a very high score.<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[Two people stand on a hill overlooking a great city. Between them and the city stands an embassy flying a red flag.]<br />
:Three years ago, the kingdom of Liate overthrew their old order and established a constitutional monarchy. Our leaders signed a treaty with their queen, and our borders were set by the Yabris Accords.<br />
:Many said war would be unending, that peace would always be a dream deferred. But today, our flag flies proudly over our embassy in their kingdom, and they walk our lands without fear.<br />
:So come, traveller. Lay down your grudges and join us in brotherhood. It is time not to fight, but to live.<br />
:[Cueball sitting at computer.]<br />
:Cueball: This is the worst capture-the-flag server ever.<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
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