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Re: Beginner Rematch Fri, 15 December 2017 15:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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We have waited a long time to start. I suggest that we start a game with 3 players. Either that or wait for a 4th beginner, or 2 more experienced players so we have 3 beginngers and 3 experienced. Let me know what you prefer.

We can always start the game with 3 players and if we get more players, we can start a 2nd game.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sat, 16 December 2017 14:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AngeLwitcH is currently offline AngeLwitcH

 
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An equal amount of experienced would be ideal. I'm happy to start with 3 beginners though if necessary. How about everyone else?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sun, 17 December 2017 17:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
talkingbologna is currently offline talkingbologna

 
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I have a couple suggestions. First, let's wait till at least January 2 for a solid start date. People will have more time who might be able to join, and it'll just be easier on us who have already signed on. Second, we could always have a tiny king of the hill turn free for all. If we only have one experienced player, it could be 3 vs 1 till the 1 is dead, then we work vs each other. I prefer to ally, though. Somehow, it just seems more fun to have a partner in galactic domination. This being a beginner game, either way could net some considerable experience.

Or we could play just the three of us, as suggested. This is my favorite option.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 18 December 2017 14:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AngeLwitcH is currently offline AngeLwitcH

 
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I agree, 3 of us unless an experienced person joins, 2nd Jan to start is OK with me in the evening though as I will be back at work then.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Fri, 22 December 2017 18:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mrvan is currently offline mrvan

 
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I might be interested in playing. I never played against humans, so I should match the target group...

I'll be able to get in my turns until end of January but will have to ask for a break as I travel to the US. Probably won't get any turns in between 25 and 30 January. If that's no problem, I would like to see how far I get Smile

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sat, 23 December 2017 04:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AngeLwitcH is currently offline AngeLwitcH

 
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OK with me, how about everyone else?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sun, 24 December 2017 21:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
talkingbologna is currently offline talkingbologna

 
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You'll definitely be playing again after that, though, right?

Edit: You said 30 planets per player. 4 interested players making that 120 planets, could I assume small/normal? I'd like to know to accurately test my race.


[Updated on: Sun, 24 December 2017 21:49]

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 25 December 2017 11:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Inquisitor80 is currently offline Inquisitor80

 
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hey guys. sorry for bad news on Christmas, however i broke my arm a few days ago.
this makes using the computer very difficult.

so sadly i need to bow out

sorry again



- Inquisitor80
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Re: Beginner Rematch Tue, 26 December 2017 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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In the interest of getting this game off the ground, I am setting a racefile deadline of Jan 1st.

If we get mostly beginners, it will be a beginner only game. If we get enough beginners and experienced players, it will be a mixed game. I will size the universe based on how many racefiles I receive.

I know that makes it harder to plan your race design. I would plan your design based on not having experienced players, since it looks like we have mostly beginners interested.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Tue, 26 December 2017 15:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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mrvan wrote on Fri, 22 December 2017 18:23
Probably won't get any turns in between 25 and 30 January.


That shouldn't be a problem, we can take that week off.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sat, 30 December 2017 13:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
talkingbologna is currently offline talkingbologna

 
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That sucks, Inquisitor. I hope your heal is complete, like sometimes when it's even stronger than before it broke. Too bad we won't be facing each other this time. Twisted Evil

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sat, 30 December 2017 15:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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talkingbologna wrote on Sun, 24 December 2017 21:36
You'll definitely be playing again after that, though, right?

Edit: You said 30 planets per player. 4 interested players making that 120 planets, could I assume small/normal? I'd like to know to accurately test my race.


Yes, if we get 4 players, that would be a good assumption.

But we might have to play with 3 players. And I don't think a tiny universe is a good idea, so in that case we would go small sparse, which will play different.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sat, 30 December 2017 17:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
talkingbologna is currently offline talkingbologna

 
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Thank you. I assume no teams, also?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sun, 31 December 2017 12:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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talkingbologna wrote on Sat, 30 December 2017 17:24
Thank you. I assume no teams, also?


These are the rules regarding cooperation:

Only one ally shall be set to friend, all others set to enemy.
Battle orders shall be set to "attack who = enemy."
Technology may be exchanged only with an ally.

Though if we end up with just 3 players, we will have to change this to everyone set to enemy to avoid a 2 on 1 situation from the start.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Sun, 31 December 2017 17:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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I have racefiles from:

talkingbologna
AngeLwitcH

Still need race files from:

mrvan
???

Please get me racefiles soon. If we get 3-4 players, we will start ASAP.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 01 January 2018 07:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mrvan is currently offline mrvan

 
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Busy testbedding, will get you the file asap!

Edit: sent! Will there be a fourth player?


[Updated on: Mon, 01 January 2018 08:50]

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 01 January 2018 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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mrvan wrote on Mon, 01 January 2018 07:41

Will there be a fourth player?



At this point, it is unlikely I think. There are 3 beginner players that have posted interest. The others backed out.

I can wait a few days for a 4th player, it would balance the game a little better I think. But at this rate, if we don't start some games for you guys, you will always be beginners.

Should we let the one experienced player in who showed interest (ludek)?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 01 January 2018 15:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AngeLwitcH is currently offline AngeLwitcH

 
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I'm happy to let ludek play as well, could teach us n00bs a few things Razz

[Updated on: Mon, 01 January 2018 15:30]

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 01 January 2018 16:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
talkingbologna is currently offline talkingbologna

 
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Sure, 4 would be better, anyway.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Mon, 01 January 2018 17:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mrvan is currently offline mrvan

 
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I have no objection.

Maybe give him some sort of handicap (150 pts defense, weap expensive, ..?)

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Re: Beginner Rematch Tue, 02 January 2018 16:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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mrvan wrote on Mon, 01 January 2018 17:07
I have no objection.

Maybe give him some sort of handicap (150 pts defense, weap expensive, ..?)


Yes, the last game had handicaps for experienced players. It was 150 points set to defenses. They also had W set to expensive.

That is good enough I think. We will give him a few days to respond.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Tue, 02 January 2018 17:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
photon

 
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So about 15 years ago when Usenet was still a thing I played one competitive game (and lost). Can I sign up as the fourth beginner?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Tue, 02 January 2018 18:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ManicLurch is currently offline ManicLurch

 
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photon wrote on Tue, 02 January 2018 17:25
So about 15 years ago when Usenet was still a thing I played one competitive game (and lost). Can I sign up as the fourth beginner?



Yes, please get me a racefile as soon as you can and you can be our 4th player.

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Re: Beginner Rematch Thu, 04 January 2018 14:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
photon

 
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Testing one now. Presuming it's medium universe, AccBBS with standard or distant player positions?

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Re: Beginner Rematch Thu, 04 January 2018 14:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
mrvan is currently offline mrvan

 
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From OP:

Game settings are as follows:

- Distant players position
- AccBBS
- random events on

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