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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 01 January 2014 12:16

Mac1

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skoormit wrote on Wed, 01 January 2014 11:42

Tech trading would be impossible if comms are not allowed.

And will someone watch over this ?

Anyway, count me in

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 01 January 2014 13:24

XAPBob

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nmid is hosting and could watch fairly easily.

[Updated on: Wed, 01 January 2014 16:28]

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Fri, 03 January 2014 10:28

skoormit

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skoormit wrote on Wed, 25 December 2013 20:48

Seven and counting. (We have surpassed the minimum. Eight is the optimum.)

Game 2 (starting no sooner than mid-Dec):
Asmodai (for comms)
fpunderl33t (for comms)
grzeg-t (against comms)
kicks (against comms)
Mac1 (no vote registered)
XAPBob (for comms)
skoormit ("meh") (will drop if game overfills)
HOST: nmid

Option for: Tomasoid

Comms: The original post specified no-comms. One player proposed changing that to comms allowed. Two players are against that proposal. Three players are for. One players is "meh". One player has not yet expressed an opinion.

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Sat, 04 January 2014 03:27

Mac1

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I say "no comms allowed"

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Sat, 04 January 2014 09:13

skoormit

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Seven and counting. (We have surpassed the minimum. Eight is the optimum.)

Game 2:
Asmodai (for comms)
fpunderl33t (for comms)
grzeg-t (against comms)
kicks (against comms)
Mac1 (against comms)
XAPBob (for comms)
skoormit ("meh") (will drop if game overfills)
HOST: nmid

Option for: Tomasoid

Comms: The original post specified no-comms. One player proposed changing that to comms allowed. Three players are against that proposal. Three players are for. One players is "meh".

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Sat, 04 January 2014 17:49

kicks

Petty Officer 1st Class

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Registered: March 2005

"The original post specified no-comms"

when are we starting ?

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Tue, 07 January 2014 04:17

neilhoward

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If you need a tie breaker, I will join with a vote for no communications as stated in the op. I can have a race submitted in 72 hours.
edit: Ready to go. sending race file now
edit: edit: Here is an easy fix for the dispute. All players for comms may use comms, all players against comms may not. Those players that wish to communicate must declare (to all players) via in game message at 2400. Non comms players will know who to target first without using communication or messing about with diplomacy. I think that would be fascinating. A little test of the berserker hypothesis, if you will.

[Updated on: Tue, 07 January 2014 07:03]

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Tue, 07 January 2014 10:06

XAPBob

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Mixed comms/no comms game would be "interesting"

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Tue, 07 January 2014 14:14

kicks

Petty Officer 1st Class

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Registered: March 2005

Sorry but I am interested only in no comm games, that's the reason why I choosed to play this one: it was clearly stated and I am not turning the tables.

this said, my race is ready.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 08 January 2014 13:05

skoormit

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Eight players total interested.

Four players prefer no comms.
Three players prefer with comms.
One player with no preference.

The simplest approach is to split to two games (one with comms, one without).

Player list for game with no comms:
grzeg-t
kicks
Mac1
neilhoward

Player list for game with comms:
Asmodai
fpunderl33t
XAPBob

Players who will play either way:
skoormit (will drop if game overfills)

HOST: nmid (pending confirmation; it has been a while since he volunteered)

Option for: Tomasoid

If anyone wants to change their preference, let me know.

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 08 January 2014 16:40

neilhoward

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skoormit wrote on Wed, 08 January 2014 10:05

The simplest approach is to split to two games (one with comms, one without).

That changes the game quite a bit. Would these smaller games be in small packed unis then? Small Packed (right number of stars per player) could be stretched (with a remap) to restore the 2.5 stars/10000ly^2.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 08 January 2014 17:36

skoormit

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neilhoward wrote on Wed, 08 January 2014 15:40

skoormit wrote on Wed, 08 January 2014 10:05

The simplest approach is to split to two games (one with comms, one without).

That changes the game quite a bit. Would these smaller games be in small packed unis then? Small Packed (right number of stars per player) could be stretched (with a remap) to restore the 2.5 stars/10000ly^2.

Nope. Two lists of players, each waiting on six (minimum) to eight (optimum).

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Wed, 08 January 2014 18:27

nmid

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I'm just checking in after quite some time.. (Thanks for the pm Skoormit).

From what I'm seeing there is a more .. definitive tilt towards no-comm. (Kicks would not be comfortable with comms).
I feel that a fuller game would be more livelier.
So for the 3 ppl who want comms, (Asmodai, fpunderl33t, XAPBob) would you still be interested if it's a no-comms game?
or, as Skoormit suggested, we just wait for 2 games to fill up to 6 players each.

If everyone can please pm me their email ids with their forum names and race files...
or mail me on "nomoreidsleft at gmail dttt com"

My pet peeve in a no-comms game is the fear that someone might be breaking the rules (point 1) or there is a monster feeding on a noob on the other side of the universe, while I'm fighting against well matched players on my side of the universe (point 2).
Point 1 > I would prefer to keep player names anonymous along with randomising race names.
Point 2 > I announce the top 4 players (hiding the weakest 4) every 25 years?

ps - Please don't have any passwords on the game files as checking on turns becomes a massive pain irrespective of some nifty suggestions that Neil gave me for an earlier game.

[Updated on: Wed, 08 January 2014 18:30]

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I used to curse when I got stuck in traffic... till I realised I AM traffic.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 09 January 2014 13:04

skoormit

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nmid wrote on Wed, 08 January 2014 17:27

Point 1 > I would prefer to keep player names anonymous along with randomising race names.

I concur. Anonymous player names and randomized race names prevents incidental in-game knowledge about your neighbors. ("Oh, look, it's the MumbleHeads. That's what skoormit calls his narrow-hab WM. I better watch out for an early ff horde.")

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Point 2 > I announce the top 4 players (hiding the weakest 4) every 25 years?

I disagree with this, for a few reasons.
For one, announcing the top 4 reveals the bottom 4 by inference.
For another, people are just as likely to use this information to gang up on the weak rather than to band together against the strong.
Finally, providing such an announcement decreases the importance of doing one's own scouting to make one's own assessment of the state of the universe.

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 09 January 2014 13:21

XAPBob

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Question, does the F10 report show when *other* races have broken VCs? I assime not... (obviously only relevant before the VCs are enabled)

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 09 January 2014 14:03

skoormit

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XAPBob wrote on Thu, 09 January 2014 12:21

Question, does the F10 report show when *other* races have broken VCs? I assime not... (obviously only relevant before the VCs are enabled)

IIRC, yes, the F10 report shows check marks as other races achieve VCs. People have used this feature to define a type of limited Public Player Scores, wherein the PPS checkbox is unchecked, but VCs are defined in such a way as to reveal certain benchmarks as races achieve them. For example, a VC of "Has 1 Capital Ship" might tell you who just built the first BB.

In this game, however, as currently configured, the question is moot. As soon as one race gets one VC, that race is declared the victor.

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 09 January 2014 17:29

XAPBob

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After 50 years it is anyway...

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 09 January 2014 18:36

skoormit

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XAPBob wrote on Thu, 09 January 2014 16:29

After 50 years it is anyway...

IIRC as well, the F10 report will not show checkboxes for other races before the minimum years required for victory have elapsed.

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Fri, 10 January 2014 04:26

m.a@stars

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nmid wrote on Thu, 09 January 2014 00:27

My pet peeve in a no-comms game is the fear that someone might be breaking the rules (point 1) or there is a monster feeding on a noob on the other side of the universe, while I'm fighting against well matched players on my side of the universe (point 2).

Don't fear. Confused

Just plan for it, because it will happen. Isn't that the main reason to ban comms anyway? Evil or Very Mad

[Updated on: Fri, 10 January 2014 04:45]

So many Stars, so few Missiles!

In space no one can hear you scheme! Deal

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Fri, 10 January 2014 04:58

XAPBob

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m.a@stars wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 09:26

nmid wrote on Thu, 09 January 2014 00:27
My pet peeve in a no-comms game is the fear that someone might be breaking the rules (point 1) or there is a monster feeding on a noob on the other side of the universe, while I'm fighting against well matched players on my side of the universe (point 2).

Don't fear. Just plan for it, because it will happen. Isn't that the main reason to ban comms anyway?

I presume that was in reference to point 2, not point 1...

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Fri, 10 January 2014 19:07

YoungBlood

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Pretty new to the forums and wondering whether you guys are still looking for more players?

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Fri, 10 January 2014 22:49

skoormit

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Location: Alabama

YoungBlood wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 18:07

Pretty new to the forums and wondering whether you guys are still looking for more players?

Always looking for players. If you are interested in this particular game, just say the word and I'll put you on the list. If not this particular game, keep watching the threads. I'm sure another new-player-friendly game will start up soon.

[Updated on: Fri, 10 January 2014 22:51]

What we need's a few good taters.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Tue, 14 January 2014 10:50

m.a@stars

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XAPBob wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 10:58

I presume that was in reference to point 2, not point 1...

Can't say. No-comms! Wall Bash

So many Stars, so few Missiles!

In space no one can hear you scheme! Deal

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 16 January 2014 00:01

nmid

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Should we set a deadline for all the races to come in?
Say either the 19th or the 26th?

The email id for all the races is nomoreidsleft at gmail dttttttt com

I know my minefields.. but I'm a chaff sweeper.
I used to curse when I got stuck in traffic... till I realised I AM traffic.

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Re: All the Simple Races (...All the Simple Races)

Thu, 16 January 2014 12:19

skoormit

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nmid wrote on Wed, 15 January 2014 23:01

Should we set a deadline for all the races to come in?
Say either the 19th or the 26th?

The email id for all the races is nomoreidsleft at gmail dttttttt com

We don't yet have enough players on either side of the comms fence for a full game.

What we need's a few good taters.

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