I am probably not the only one who doesn't have enough time for a full sized stars! game. This one will mean much less effort from all players. I will be playing in this game, so password your race files
Game will be generated by Ron.

# of players: 4 to 6 (6 preferred)
Skill level: Intermediate and above
Ranked: No
Version: 2.6rc4
Autohost: Yes
Turns generated: Tu/Th/Sa morning. Faster if all players are in. Possible reduction to 2 turns per week if the majority of the players wants to.
If you need a pause, just ask the host - please do so at least two days before the deadline! We will pause from Christmas to New Year's Eve.
Host is playing: No - Ptolemy is hosting this one.
Universe size: Small Normal, Distant Starting Positions
Starting conditions: ACC BBS
Victory conditions: Last Man standing or consensus
PRTs forbidden: SD (too time consuming)
There will be a penalty of 200 leftover points for CA (set to defenses) plus they may not take TT. JOAT may not take NAS and must put 100 leftover points to defenses.

Special Rules:
- no cheats (except chaff and split-fleet dodge)
- all players have to be set to "enemy"
- no alliances, no tech trading, no NAPs, no coordinated attacks
- no communication at all - ingame or outgame
- Hab must be centered (or immune) in all 3 fields

All in all - a simple, aggressive game.
The game intends to start in about two weeks. Send your race files to andreas(at)studnitz.de.

Does anyone volunteer to check the race files?


Regards,
Andreas

P.S: Game name wanted. Any suggestions?

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After long waiting for such a game I'm in, of course

@gianluca

Wizard is looking for intermediate players and above. If you don't know - even after clear advise -, what to do, may be it's better to look for a beginner-game than taking part in this game. But, of course, Wizard has to decide .

Taka Tuka

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@gianluca Wizard is looking for intermediate players and above. If you don't know - even after clear advise -, what to do, may be it's better to look for a beginner-game than taking part in this game.

Just because Gianluca has not used the forum much, do not think that he is anywhere near a beginner. He and Micha and I have played many team games together.

Hmm. I do not remember if we have ever lost. Micha?

SadlyLackingTimeToPlayStarsDancer

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Raindancer wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 03:21

Quote: @gianluca Wizard is looking for intermediate players and above. If you don't know - even after clear advise -, what to do, may be it's better to look for a beginner-game than taking part in this game. Just because Gianluca has not used the forum much, do not think that he is anywhere near a beginner.

Well, it does indeed look like a beginners post so I understand Taka Tuka's reply.
Though it's more of a language problem I guess ... With "what should I do?" Gianluca meant to ask if he was in, if he should bother to send in a race file before knowing he was in ...

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He and Micha and I have played many team games together. Hmm. I do not remember if we have ever lost. Micha?

Trying to make a count ... the two of us played some without Gianluca ... I think three games together: BiW4, Penta and Rings1? We won all three.

mch

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Hi all!
Raindancer, Eric?
Anyway please Raindancer and Micha don't spread out I'm too strong. I wouldn't see all the players against me from the beginning, all with the same idea in mind "hurry up guys kill him now before he can kills allus!"
Yes I'm expert but not as strong as Micha...
....anyway usually I join only "expert and above" games .... but this game looks so interesting to me....

Anyway, stop kidding, I'm still waiting for an answer from the Host like:
you're in, the game should start for............., current players recruited are: ..., ...., ........

best regards and thanks for the idea. still thinking for a name as asked... i.e. "Bradipos' clash"?

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Thanks Ptolemy
And: Welcome Gianluca, you may play in this game.

Current count:
1. Roman (in)
2. Taka Tuka (in)
3. Gianluca (out)
4. Jan (out)
5. wizard (out)

So just one spot left. Hurry up!
If we get the last spot filled until tomorrow, I want the race files until monday.

If there is more interest, I can host a second, similar game.


Andreas / wizard

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Hmm, looks like I'm in game Thx.

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Gianluca wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 05:36

Anyway please Raindancer and Micha don't spread out I'm too strong. I wouldn't see all the players against me from the beginning, all with the same idea in mind "hurry up guys kill him now before he can kills allus!"

Too late

Taka Tuka

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Ptolemy wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 07:20

With all players permission, I would like the turn download passwords so that when I have time I can see whats happening - I will have downtimes where I am simply looking for something to do. Ptolemy P.S. When you all think of it, please send me your .h file.

Hi Ptolemy,

I'm not shure about getting observed by another player. If we would meet in another game, you would know much more about me and my skills/strategy, than I would know about you

Taka Tuka

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Taka Tuka wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 18:40

Ptolemy wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 07:20 With all players permission, I would like the turn download passwords so that when I have time I can see whats happening - I will have downtimes where I am simply looking for something to do. Ptolemy P.S. When you all think of it, please send me your .h file. Hi Ptolemy, I'm not shure about getting observed by another player. If we would meet in another game, you would know much more about me and my skills/strategy, than I would know about you Taka Tuka

....I guess Ptolemy is not interested to your gameplay.....
his ask came just after seen "me" was in the game...


though it would be nice sending the files to Micha that is good at making animated GIFs of the game evolution. A nice snapshot of the story of the game at the end of the game
...he also has almost nothing to learn from you (I guess) and from me (surely)
though for this case it's not needed to send to Micha the files at each turn generation but it's enough to save all the turns on your HD and send them all at the end of the game. better at all.

Gianluca

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Taka Tuka wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 19:40

I'm not shure about getting observed by another player. If we would meet in another game, you would know much more about me and my skills/strategy, than I would know about you

Some cheats are possible only to detect by a third party who observs turns.
You have 2 possibilities:
1) host games where you do not participate and learn from others under excuse that you check against cheats.
2) refuse to play in same game with Ptolemy because you are so scared of his knowledge.

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C'mon guys,

I'm not interested in seeing who is playing how. I just think it would be interesting to see how this game goes. Based on the 2 first races, I think this is going to be very interesing.

I have no intention of looking at every turn - nor do I have that much free time. I just would like to look in once in a while and see what's happening.

I am VERY certain that nothing will be happening that I haven't seen before.

Look on the plus side. You all have an impartial judge available if there are any disputes.

Ptolemy

P.S. Thanks Kotk.

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GreyMatter wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 15:22

I'd like to get in... but is these still open slot in this game ?

I think, there was one slot left. Just send your race-file to Ptolemy. First come, first serve

Taka Tuka

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Ptolemy wrote on Thu, 02 November 2006 14:35

C'mon guys, I'm not interested in seeing who is playing how. I just think it would be interesting to see how this game goes. Based on the 2 first races, I think this is going to be very interesing.

Thx

Ptolemy

I have no intention of looking at every turn - nor do I have that much free time. I just would like to look in once in a while and see what's happening. I am VERY certain that nothing will be happening that I haven't seen before.

So, what are you expecting to discover?

Ptolemy

Look on the plus side. You all have an impartial judge available if there are any disputes. Ptolemy P.S. Thanks Kotk.

O.k., o.k., persuaded You all are right I don't worry about anybody. Ptolemy, you will get my files And, in March I'll look for a duell. So may be, after your first impressions you will give me the honor to duell against you, Ptolemy

Taka Tuka

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Yes, I think we may be able to arrange a duel early in the spring.

Ptolemy

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Just make a race and send it to me for verification - I will forward the race to Wizard without the password. From the first 2 races I've verified, it should be an interesting game.

I'm Roman. I already sent my race

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if there are still open slot ..then im in
race sent to Ptholemy

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