Hi All,

I have decided to jump back in after 5 years of being out of Stars! So here's a new game for you to sink your fangs into... let me know if you're interested!

john *dot gates at ITT *dot com

Stone Age Slaughter 1


Overview:

In this game, players will be challenged to make the most of low-end tech and possibly re-think race design fundamentals to get the best chances for success in this environment. The usual strategy of maximizing cheap weapons tech will now have competing options on the tech track because of game and race settings.

Sticks and stones can break your bones!

Special Game Rules:

1. No Tech Trading Allowed. Tech trading is FORBIDDEN in this game (no wolf/lamb trading, no scrap ships, no pop drops on allies). Tech gains through legitimate battle with enemies is of course encouraged. This is difficult to judge from afar, we are all counting on honor and pride to preserve this rule. It takes TWO to violate this.

2. No pre-game alliances PLEASE (this ruins the game for all). Temporary alliances are of course allowed as the game develops.

3. No cheating (split fleet dodge and chaff are allowed)


Game settings:

Players: 8 intermediate level (you should have at least one multi-player win… rusty old timers like me are also welcome; it’s like riding a bike I’m sure!) Advanced players welcome!

Size: Small / Dense

Slow Tech Advances

Private scores

Accelerated BBS = ON

Victory: Last man standing or by unanimous vote of remaining players.

HOST IS PLAYING

Generation Schedule: M-F until turn 30, and then to M-W-F when two or more players have requested a slowdown.

Players missing more than 5 turns will be set to inactive. PLEASE be committed to finishing the game before you join.

Special Race Requirements:

1. All races MUST take the Bleeding Edge Tech LRT
2. All races MUST take Weapons Expensive (+75% cost)
3. All PRT’s allowed with no other restrictions

PLAYERS CONFIRMED SO FAR

John G (host)
Simon S
Stephen P
Ken B
Marduk
Coyote
Mac1
Alter Ego

GAME IS FULL!

[Updated on: Tue, 18 November 2008 15:45]

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I have played a game like this before, and it is quite fun. A very nice departure from the typical.

Intermediate is the minimum level, and advanced players are welcome. I like a good challenge.

Hope you can join! Just let me know. I'm hoping to start up in a couple weeks to give players some time to figure out their race designs. There are so many ways to approach these parameters...



John

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[Updated on: Thu, 13 November 2008 07:59]

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stranger wrote on Wed, 12 November 2008 20:48

played quite a few advance/expert games around 1999 - but only about 2 games total since my kids were born.

Show your kids how to play Stars!.

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craebild wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 03:45

I am certainly interested, but I may have a PC problem in the near future. My CPU fan sounds like it has a bad bearing. I have ordered a new PC

Wow, it's true what some say "there's no overkill"...

Seriously, if that fan is of the kind that has bearings (many modern heavy-duty CPU fans don't have that kind of weakness), it should have a little port somewhere (probably concealed under a sticker) so you can pour a droplet of light machine oil in it. Voila, you fan is good for another year!

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m.a@stars wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 20:57

craebild wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 03:45 I am certainly interested, but I may have a PC problem in the near future. My CPU fan sounds like it has a bad bearing. I have ordered a new PC Wow, it's true what some say "there's no overkill"... Seriously, if that fan is of the kind that has bearings (many modern heavy-duty CPU fans don't have that kind of weakness), it should have a little port somewhere (probably concealed under a sticker) so you can pour a droplet of light machine oil in it. Voila, you fan is good for another year!

Overkill ? The PC is about 7 year old, so it needed replacement anyway. As for your comment about bearings, all high speed fans require bearings, though they are usually needle bearings rather than ball bearings.

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title=neilhoward wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 11:45 If I did not already have two games rolling, I would jump at a chance to play in this game. I volunteer to check race files/host.

I am planning to host, but I am also playing. But if you would like to volunteer to host, that would be fine too. Just remember the special game rules (no tech trading being the primary one). You probably won't have to monitor this too closely, as I find most players are honorable, but you may have to just remind everyone once in a while.

This should be a fun game, so I hope we get the slots filled soon.

If there is strong interest, I'm not opposed to hosting a second game. I hope other hosts pick up this type of game also. Helps to balance out weapons development with the rest of the techs. I wonder if we will see Yak Cruisers?

John

[Updated on: Sat, 15 November 2008 01:13]

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craebild wrote on Sat, 15 November 2008 06:07

m.a@stars wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 20:57 craebild wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 03:45 I am certainly interested, but I may have a PC problem in the near future. My CPU fan sounds like it has a bad bearing. I have ordered a new PC Wow, it's true what some say "there's no overkill"... Seriously, if that fan is of the kind that has bearings (many modern heavy-duty CPU fans don't have that kind of weakness), it should have a little port somewhere (probably concealed under a sticker) so you can pour a droplet of light machine oil in it. Voila, you fan is good for another year! Overkill ? The PC is about 7 year old, so it needed replacement anyway. As for your comment about bearings, all high speed fans require bearings, though they are usually needle bearings rather than ball bearings.

As I said, no overkill there, nothing to see, move along please.

But if a needle bearing has started to decay then indeed the fan is too old, too overworked, or both.

And magnetic bearings aren't supposed to decay, or even need oil. I had one of those, but it was not big enough for my new CPU.

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Mac1 wrote on Mon, 17 November 2008 03:39

No Trade Tech is something for me. If its possible and there are free slots i would really like to play this one. Well i dont have experience in games here, i played couple of them with my friends. I'm not a beginner and i think i can handle but its your choice. btw. thinking about some restrictions to races ? Probably CA would be really overpowered on this settings. Maybe some others too.

You are welcome to play. Send me an email at john *dot gates at ITT *dot com to confirm your contact info and for me to hold your slot, but you must be committed to playing through the end.

So far, stll only 4 confirmed players and several maybes.

No restrictions to PRT. I think anyone choosing CA PRT or any kind of monster race for that matter with these settings (against intermediate to advanced players) SHOULD expect strong opposition from a host of neighbors. So go ahead and take CA if you want.

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John, it may sound stuppid but i dont know how to write ur email .
Just in case my is maciekkl at o2.pl
Im playing till the end, no problem.

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Mac1 wrote on Mon, 17 November 2008 08:55

John, it may sound stuppid but i dont know how to write ur email . Just in case my is maciekkl at o2.pl Im playing till the end, no problem.

Hi Mac,
I'll send you an email, and you can reply to confirm.

John

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