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New SS game: Paranoia Thu, 08 September 2005 19:39 Go to next message
Nevski

 
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Location: UK
 New Game: Paranoia (All SS game)
Version: JRC3
7 to 12 players
Intermediate +
Medium, Sparse
Distant
Max Mins
STA
Acc BBS
PPS
Victory 50% of planets or unanimous vote
Game will run on Autohost.
Turn frequency 48 hours for turns 1 to 40
72 hours thereafter.

All players will be using this predefined SS race:

SS
IFE, ARM, ISB, UR, MA, BET, RS
Grav 0.75 to 2.72
Temp -112 to 32
Rad 48 to 84
1 in 16 initial hab
15% gr
1/900 col eff
10/10/10/4g facs
7/4/9 mines
Bio expensive, rest normal
6 pts to surface mins

Players will get to choose their own race name and symbol.

The idea of this game is to give everyone a race which is largely dependant on remote mining for long term survival. The fact it is also SS will allow for a lot of cat and mouse pirate activities. Various different strategies can be explored with this race given the unusual selection of LRTs everyone has.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Game will start 1 week after we have 12 confirmed players, or in early october if we don't get 12 by then.

Reply in this thread if interested.

Regards,

Nev

[Updated on: Fri, 09 September 2005 07:14]

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Tue, 13 September 2005 23:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mike the monk is currently offline mike the monk

 
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 Yes I'm interested. This will be my first game of stars! against other people so would only join if a few others did, so I can maybe make an alliance and at least have a buddy. But yeah sure count me in.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 14 September 2005 06:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Lord Mushroom is currently offline Lord Mushroom

 
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 This game is for intermediate or better players and most players who have never played against humans do not fall under this category.

I may, however, recommend the game "Overloaded". All skills are welcome there, but it can take weeks before it starts. Yes, I know it is a long wait. Or perhaps another game will be available soon.

I should warn you that whatever game (except a beginner game) you decide to join, you should be prepared not to win. Not winning is the best (only?) way to improve your skills, though.

Then again I might be wrong. You COULD be a very strong player who can beat the crap out of everyone, but the probability....

Good luck anyhow.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 14 September 2005 18:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nevski

 
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Location: UK
 Skill level isn't quite so critical in this game since everyone will be using the same race, and a significant part of what separates an expert from a beginner is knowing how to build a good race design. That said, knowing how to get the most out of the race you are given is also a big factor, so you won't win this game either way as a beginner! Wink

I don't mind mixing beginners and intermediates in this game if thats what it takes to get enough players together though, so don't discount the game just yet Mike.....ultimately we are all playing to have fun, and without enough players there will be no game.

Regards,

Nev

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 14 September 2005 23:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
multilis is currently offline multilis

 
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 You can always throw in an advantage for beginners if you want to mix, such as access to better but still poor scanners (that can't be traded to others)

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Tue, 20 September 2005 13:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
vonKreedon is currently offline vonKreedon

 
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 If there are still places I'd like to join.

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neogrendal is currently offline neogrendal

 
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 I'm in... if you please. And yes I have plenty of experience.

Regards,
NeoGrendal

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Tue, 20 September 2005 19:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Panos is currently offline Panos

 
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 Hi. Enlist me too.

I have some experience since 1997-1999 Smile I just found this gathering place for all the maniacs Very Happy

Could we use a better STARS! version please (RC4)? RC3 has quite a few bugs/exploits. Smile

Ta

Panos.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Tue, 20 September 2005 20:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mike the monk is currently offline mike the monk

 
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 I'm sorry but I must pull out, I have my exams/finals comming up and can't devote time to this experience. Good luck to you all!.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Tue, 20 September 2005 23:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
icebird is currently offline icebird

 
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 The changes from JRC3 to 4 are all on the host side, and Autohost uses 4. For the players, it doesn't matter which one you use. Unless I'm remembering incorrectly... Rolling Eyes

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 21 September 2005 03:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gible

 
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 It very occasionally matters...because rc4 sometimes rejects rc3 .x files

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 21 September 2005 15:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nevski

 
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 Status update: we have 5 confirmed players so far. This game will start when we have 12 confirmed players, or in early October if we have less than 12 by then.

Regards,

Nevski

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Thu, 22 September 2005 22:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Evaron is currently offline Evaron

 
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I'm someone who's played a couple of games, though they unfortunately didn't get to completion due to issues I was not responsible for (such as too many other players dropping). I have not played in quite some time though.

Being a while, I am not sure if I have correct version. Mine says 2.60j when I view the help. Would that suffice or do I need to try and patch it someplace? I realize this may be a poor place to ask but I'm a bit out of the loop.

If everything will work out correctly, I would be very interested in playing in any case.

Evaron

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Fri, 23 September 2005 02:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Micha

 
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Evaron wrote on Fri, 23 September 2005 04:07

Being a while, I am not sure if I have correct version. Mine says 2.60j when I view the help. Would that suffice or do I need to try and patch it someplace? I realize this may be a poor place to ask but I'm a bit out of the loop.


If you doubt if you have the latest version it's best is to download 2.60jRC4 from AH download pages: http://starsautohost.org/kn2050.htm or use this direct link ...

mch

[Updated on: Fri, 23 September 2005 02:22]

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Fri, 23 September 2005 15:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Evaron is currently offline Evaron

 
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Oh, thanks. It seemed like the files were progressing towards later versions as I went towards bottom of the page. Guess I should have looked up first. Anyways, I've updated so I will definitely be in if it is okay.

Evaron

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Sat, 24 September 2005 02:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
goober is currently offline goober

 
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Nevski wrote on Thu, 08 September 2005 19:39

New Game: Paranoia (All SS game)
...
Game will run on Autohost.
Turn frequency 48 hours for turns 1 to 40
72 hours thereafter.



Seems a bit slow given the initial amount of MM expected.

Any skipping of turns to speed it up some?

Goober.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Sat, 24 September 2005 02:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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 Interested Smile

Goober.

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Sun, 25 September 2005 06:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nevski

 
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goober wrote on Sat, 24 September 2005 07:04



Seems a bit slow given the initial amount of MM expected.

Any skipping of turns to speed it up some?




The nature of autohost is such that the turn will generate when everyone has submitted. This means the early turns are likely to go faster than 48 hours if everyone subs early. On the other hand, if someone is having difficulties early on, I don't want to lose players by using a shorter deadline. Thats why it is set at 48 hours.

Regards,

Nev

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Sun, 25 September 2005 06:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nevski

 
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Location: UK
 Status Update : We now have 7 confirmed players, which means the game is definitely go in early October. I will wait to see if we can get more (up to 12) before we start.

Current players signed up are:

Nevski
Abaddon
Von Kreedon
Neogrendal
Panos
Evaron
Goober

Regards,

Nev

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Mon, 26 September 2005 08:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lord_of_chaos is currently offline lord_of_chaos

 
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 Ok. Im in

Chaos

Ps. Can i type now my race name and flag ?
I think that Game Creator will make races right ?

Or i should create race file by myself and sent it...?

[Updated on: Tue, 27 September 2005 04:56]



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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 28 September 2005 15:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nevski

 
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Location: UK
 Okay the 8 players we have so far can choose a race name and symbol and email their races to me at nevarnDOTrichardATvirginDOTnet

Password your race files and make sure you include the pw so the races can be checked before we start.

Regards,

Nev

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 28 September 2005 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Evaron is currently offline Evaron

 
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My race file has been sent to you along with the player name, race name, password. Let me know if there is any trouble in receiving it. It should be in your inbox now.

Evaron

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 28 September 2005 22:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
vonKreedon is currently offline vonKreedon

 
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 In playtesting I'm finding the distribution of green worlds very uneven. Strategically I think this means a couple of things, but perhaps I've said too much. Whisper

[Updated on: Wed, 28 September 2005 22:11]

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Wed, 28 September 2005 22:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
FurFuznel is currently offline FurFuznel

 
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 I am here, ready for this challenge. I will generate my race and send it in tomorrow.

FurFuznel

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Re: New SS game: Paranoia Thu, 29 September 2005 04:12 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
lord_of_chaos is currently offline lord_of_chaos

 
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 I also playtested race and game parameters.
And i have few questions :

I agree with VonKreedon about greens.
Second thing : ARM + MA is strange combination. So id like to propose : ARM stays, MA off.
I think the points should be used to raising race growth.
Also im sure UR and BET are not good option. Better change it to Generalized Research and better hubs setting.

This game seems as very very very long to play.
So maybe check off Public Player Scores ?
No more Tips to strike Wink

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