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Re: Hard Rocks Mon, 04 August 2008 20:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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stranger wrote on Mon, 04 August 2008 18:14

I'd prefer to avoid "dense" if possible - it sort of changes the relative use of minefields, engine settings, and so forth. I've only run a few tests with my -m race, but those were all in "normal" density galaxies. If we do decide to go dense, I'll make a tweak or two.

FWIW, I prefer the slightly longer interaction times of normal, especially with weird settings such as everyone plays a -m race.

--Mr. Strange


I couldn't agree more. Unless anyone else finds the target 36 planets/player the thing to keep, I'd rather keep the sparse or normal density, and take whichever size universe keeps us under 36 given the players we have.

As for interaction times, you do recognize that this is a game without diplomacy, yes? No contact whatsoever allowed between players.



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Re: Hard Rocks Mon, 04 August 2008 20:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I was mainly thinking of "interactions" like competing for planets, starting wars, hitting minefields, and other non-verbal stuff.

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Re: Hard Rocks Tue, 05 August 2008 05:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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skoormit wrote on Mon, 04 August 2008 16:27


I'll let everyone know when and where to send race files. Hang tight for a bit.


Sorry. Excitement. Silly hair

Of course dense would be handy, the more planets, the more you can mine. Obviously for this game strict management of minerals is the key, but if there's too few planets to mine, our economies will crash.



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Re: Hard Rocks Wed, 06 August 2008 04:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'd like to join.

I vote for a restriction of IT (100 RW points).

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Re: Hard Rocks Wed, 06 August 2008 11:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Martin wrote on Wed, 06 August 2008 03:06

I'd like to join.

I vote for a restriction of IT (100 RW points).


I've added you to the list.

Your vote is noted, and I am leaning towards agreeing with you. Let's see what other people might chime in with.



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Re: Hard Rocks Thu, 07 August 2008 10:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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skoormit wrote on Thu, 07 August 2008 02:56

Martin wrote on Wed, 06 August 2008 03:06

I'd like to join.

I vote for a restriction of IT (100 RW points).


I've added you to the list.

Your vote is noted, and I am leaning towards agreeing with you. Let's see what other people might chime in with.



Yes, set a restriction for this evil IT.
I’ve send my race file by PM. Are you receiving it?

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Re: Hard Rocks Thu, 07 August 2008 14:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dashiva wrote on Thu, 07 August 2008 09:29


Yes, set a restriction for this evil IT.
I’ve send my race file by PM. Are you receiving it?



A good majority believes penalizing IT is a good idea. I will therefore require any IT race to have 100 RW points remaining.

I do have your pm with your race file, but we are going to wait a few days for an 8th player to join. No need to send race files yet.

I will be having a friend of mine checking the race files. If anyone else not playing in the game would like to do this instead, please let me know.



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Re: Hard Rocks Thu, 07 August 2008 17:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Good news! We have 8 players on the list. Please send me race files as you finalize your designs.

Do note that I've set IT to need 100 RW points remaining.

I will forward the races on to my friend, who will verify their conformity.

When all races are in and verified, I will kick off the game and send the files to autohost.

Remember: no contact with other players during this game. This includes broadcast messages. Complete silence, please.

Get those race files in, and let's have some fun digging in hard rock.



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Re: Hard Rocks Fri, 08 August 2008 01:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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skoormit wrote on Thu, 07 August 2008 14:18

Dashiva wrote on Thu, 07 August 2008 09:29


Yes, set a restriction for this evil IT.
I’ve send my race file by PM. Are you receiving it?



A good majority believes penalizing IT is a good idea. I will therefore require any IT race to have 100 RW points remaining.

I do have your pm with your race file, but we are going to wait a few days for an 8th player to join. No need to send race files yet.

I will be having a friend of mine checking the race files. If anyone else not playing in the game would like to do this instead, please let me know.



I'd be happy to check race files if you'd prefer. Since you're playing in the game it might be better if a 3rd party sets up the game too which I could also do.

Let me know.

my email is mcdonaldjk at bigpond dot com

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Re: Hard Rocks Fri, 08 August 2008 08:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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AlexTheGreat wrote on Fri, 08 August 2008 00:44


I'd be happy to check race files if you'd prefer. Since you're playing in the game it might be better if a 3rd party sets up the game too which I could also do.

Let me know.

my email is mcdonaldjk at bigpond dot com



Excellent, and thank you.

Everyone, send your race files to the above address.



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Re: Hard Rocks Sat, 09 August 2008 03:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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One race file in so far.

Skoormit will be a player/host in this game so you will need a race password since hosts know everyone's up/download PW. If you send me an unpassworded race file I will add one & let you know what it is or you can tell me what I should set.

IMPORTANT
If you password your race file (recommended) let me know what it is since I will need it to do the setup. I will also need your email address so if you PM your race file give me that too.

Player .... race file ... email address
skoormit .. not yet ..... yes
beanspoon . not yet ..... yes
Dashiva ... not yet ..... yes (let me know if it has changed since SixPack 1)
cyph34r ... not yet ..... no
stranger .. in & legal .. yes
Martin .... not yet ..... yes (let me know if it's not same as ib C2G2)
Magic ..... not yet ..... no
Alter Ego . not yet ..... no



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Re: Hard Rocks Sat, 09 August 2008 12:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If possible I'd like to join in as well - perhaps it wont shift planet distribution too much...

Best,
-gm

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Re: Hard Rocks Sat, 09 August 2008 12:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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GreyMatter wrote on Sat, 09 August 2008 11:13

If possible I'd like to join in as well - perhaps it wont shift planet distribution too much...

Best,
-gm


I would like to keep the game capped at eight players. I'm happy to put you on a waiting list in case some players opt out before we start. If even more people are interested, the waiting list becomes the list of players for a 2nd game.



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Re: Hard Rocks Sun, 10 August 2008 03:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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AlexTheGreat wrote on Sat, 09 August 2008 18:07


One race file in so far.

Dashiva ... not yet ..... yes (let me know if it has changed since SixPack 1)

AlexTheGreat




The final version of race was sent by email.

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Re: Hard Rocks Sun, 10 August 2008 05:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sending mine to Alex now


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Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE Sun, 10 August 2008 18:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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All race files are now in except Magic.

Player .... race file ... email address
skoormit .. in & legal .. yes
beanspoon . in & legal .. yes
Dashiva ... in & legal .. yes
cyph34r ... in & legal .. yes
stranger .. in & legal .. yes
Martin .... in & legal .. yes
Magic .... not yet .... no
Alter Ego . in & legal .. yes



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Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE Mon, 11 August 2008 08:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I sent my race file to Alex

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Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE Mon, 11 August 2008 11:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The game files have been sent to Ron & you should all have your initial files since I sent them out manually.

In the meantime you can do your first turn but, of course, you won't be able to upload it until Ron has set the game up.

At that time Ron will issue you with an up/download PW.

Once the game has been set up, Skoormit will take over the hosting.

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Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE Tue, 12 August 2008 00:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The Game has started.

Skoormit, this this is your thread so I'll leave it to you to request closing of it.

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Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE Tue, 12 August 2008 08:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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AlexTheGreat wrote on Mon, 11 August 2008 23:15

The Game has started.

Skoormit, this this is your thread so I'll leave it to you to request closing of it.




Thanks for the fast, friendly, efficient assistance.


The game has started and this thread can be closed.

Good luck everyone! If anyone else wants to play with settings like these, I'm happy to host. Just get your players together and let me know.



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Topic locked (Re: Hard Rocks SETUP UPDATE) Tue, 12 August 2008 10:47 Go to previous message
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skoormit wrote on Tue, 12 August 2008 14:49

The game has started and this thread can be closed.


Done.

Have a good game!

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