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Carl wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 19:44

early conflict against humans might be rather fun...

Indeed. That's why most games seem to prefer small galaxies, or even restrict tech.

But here we want some time and elbow room for races that otherwise wouldn't stand a chance. The increased potential for grand strategy will be a bonus.

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m.a@stars wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 14:32

...But here we want some time and elbow room for races that otherwise wouldn't stand a chance. The increased potential for grand strategy will be a bonus.

Only if you're IT babysitting an AR.

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BlueTurbit wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 22:18

Only if you're IT babysitting an AR.

Eeeeek they are on to us!

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ForceUser wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 14:52]

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Lucky you, I've never been able to find an actual game. Don't think they released it here in SA

Only advantage (for me) was that it is a dual boxed set so there are two serial numbers - I'm trying to persuade a friend to play, he's fairly keen but his wife thinks he spends too much time at his PC anyway..

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I don't know any other players yet so I'll rely on your skills at matchmaking bwahahaha they also make that mistake >.>

Hmmm...

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Well nothing is set in stone. 50 planets each might be a bit much esp if we remap the universe and team game and stuff. Medium dense might also be fine

Medium dense sounds OK to me - still 45 planets per player for 8 players, but the empires should take off a bit quicker & lesser distances make the MM a bit easier.

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The turn rate is the least set in stone of probably all settings of the game. Only the first 20 or so turns will be MTWTF since there's almost nothing to do. After that it's easily changed from 24h to 48h or whatever is needed. Holidays or most reasonable requests to hold the game is also acceptable

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(GASP! AR's are awesome!

Maybe in a 3 or 4 player team but solo or with just 2 players/team? Not my cup of tea. I suspect they would be too easily killed off even with a ban on "Kill Starbase" orders.

In fact I might make that a goal ....

OK, sounds good. Count me in, please.

Thanks for the welcomes - I got the impression from rgcs that Stars! players were a very friendly bunch & looking at Autohost forums, they still are

Ciao

Carl

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Thanks for the welcomes - I got the impression from rgcs that Stars! players were a very friendly bunch & looking at Autohost forums, they still are

muahahaha! Wait until you see the NAP's they start offering you.

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BlueTurbit wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 22:18

Only if you're IT babysitting an AR.

Monsters need no babysitting.

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ForceUser wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 20:52

50 planets each might be a bit much esp if we remap the universe and team game and stuff. Medium dense might also be fine

Why play in a more cramped Medium/Dense when a Large/Normal gives just a handful more planets but with proper distances?

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AlfredWAB wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 00:09

I'm working on getting codes. Anyhow, he'd like to join me in a team game some time. Maybe this one will work.

You wouldn't be the only rusty player here, and this one will have a bit more breathing space than the usual cramped knifefights some people seem to favor.

As for getting serials, ask Ron.

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If we can find 10 players then 5 teams is also doable in a large/normal. I do agree with slightly longer travel distances but I can make the slightly more cramped of medium/dense work too on a 4 team game.

I'll put Carl up and a maybe from AlfredWAB and son

There's a lot of resources/discussions and guides around on this site and this should still work. Some stuff I gathered over the years way back when I was in school. EDIT: Unfortunately only then first 2 gudies are working :/ I'll see if I have the stuff on my home pc and maybe just post a link or mail it.

That's also how I learned, by reading everything I could get my hands on. Also a good way of learning is testing out those race builds in the same universe we are going to play in. Likely a large/normal with 4-5 teams. Get a feel for the LRT's and what each race needs or wants in a universe like that.

[Updated on: Wed, 22 June 2011 05:06]

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BlueTurbit wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 17:26

Quote: Thanks for the welcomes - I got the impression from rgcs that Stars! players were a very friendly bunch & looking at Autohost forums, they still are muahahaha! Wait until you see the NAP's they start offering you.

Wait until you see the surrender terms I offer you...

/modesty

One of the things that impressed me about rgcs was that even people engaged in bitter fighting in one or more games treated each other with so much respect and humour in the NG - partly I guess because the age-range was broader than seems apparent in postings in other forums/newsgroups concerning other games.

Cheers

Carl

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ForceUser wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 03:34

If we can find 10 players then 5 teams is also doable in a large/normal. I do agree with slightly longer travel distances but I can make the slightly more cramped of medium/dense work too on a 4 team game. I'll put Carl up and a maybe from AlfredWAB and son

Thanks, ForceUser. Really looking forward to the game; even if I end up as cannon fodder before 2500 I expect to have fun & learn a lot.

Ciao

Carl

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Carl wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 14:06

One of the things that impressed me about rgcs was that even people engaged in bitter fighting in one or more games treated each other with so much respect and humour in the NG

That was likely just diplomatic skillz practicing for later use in-game.

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m.a@stars wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 09:06

Carl wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 14:06 One of the things that impressed me about rgcs was that even people engaged in bitter fighting in one or more games treated each other with so much respect and humour in the NG That was likely just diplomatic skillz practicing for later use in-game.

Jeez, what a cynic

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Carl wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 07:06

BlueTurbit wrote on Tue, 21 June 2011 17:26 Quote: Thanks for the welcomes - I got the impression from rgcs that Stars! players were a very friendly bunch & looking at Autohost forums, they still are muahahaha! Wait until you see the NAP's they start offering you. Wait until you see the surrender terms I offer you... /modesty ... Carl

What if?

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BlueTurbit wrote on Wed, 22 June 2011 13:26

What if?

Hee

My late cat would have enjoyed playing with your puppy...

before he ate it

Carl

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ForceUser wrote on Thu, 23 June 2011 12:39

Mac1 wrote on Thu, 23 June 2011 17:42 hello every1 Count me in this game Cool, that should make 8 players. We can wait for 2 more if we want 5 teams. About the starting positions. We can have each player equal distance but next to their team mate or team mates close to each other and each team equal distance from each other. In the same cluster or in adjacent clusters. Any preferences?

Whoopee, looking set for an early kick-off

IMHO: I favour putting team members reasonably close to each other, but not adjacent - say 200 ly or so? Easy to trade tech once 100/250 gates are up. Teams should be equal distance from each other to make the start as balanced as possible.

Have you decided what the other settings like PPS & NRE will be?

Ciao

Carl

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There's room for more Teams in a Large universe.

PPS:
Random Events:

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Ok, Randoms turned on. Large normal. Here's my list of players. if everyone can please confirm also, there's still room for 2 more in the meatgrinder

Players interested (teams)
- ForceUser (1)
- m.a@stars (1)
- brian12110 (2)
- Wayne (2)
- Carl (3)
- Mac1 (3)
- AlfredWAB (4)
- Son (4)

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m.a@stars wrote on Thu, 23 June 2011 15:20

There's room for more Teams in a Large universe. PPS: Random Events:

Hi m.a

Great - 'PPS off' is good, & from what I've read browsing rgcs & SAH the MT in a large is likely to generate some rather entertaining shenannigans

I'm assuming the numbers after players' names are team assignments, is that correct?

Cheers

Carl

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Carl wrote on Fri, 24 June 2011 11:21

I'm assuming the numbers after players' names are team assignments, is that correct?

Yup, if that is agreeable. The teams are a bit static since the one team is father/son (good ) and part of the reason for this game is so tat me at m.a can play in a team

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