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

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:14

beanspoon

Chief Warrant Officer 3

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Registered: June 2008

Guys I'm really sorry but I may have to sit this one out. Hyper-v is a totally different beast to Windows Virtual PC and I'm currently unable to either connect the virtual machine to the internet or access a USB device from it. I don't want to hold anyone up, so please continue with the setup process and if anything changes I'll let you know.

The goat whats YOU.

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

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:22

Inquisitor80

Warrant Officer

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beanspoon wrote on Tue, 13 May 2014 10:14

Guys I'm really sorry but I may have to sit this one out. Hyper-v is a totally different beast to Windows Virtual PC and I'm currently unable to either connect the virtual machine to the internet or access a USB device from it. I don't want to hold anyone up, so please continue with the setup process and if anything changes I'll let you know.

could you capture your race paramitters and mail them to the host? who can then in theory put them into a file?
the set up time may allow you to come online ??

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

Tue, 13 May 2014 19:50

Lieutenant

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Location: Alabama

beanspoon wrote on Tue, 13 May 2014 10:14

Guys I'm really sorry but I may have to sit this one out. Hyper-v is a totally different beast to Windows Virtual PC and I'm currently unable to either connect the virtual machine to the internet or access a USB device from it. I don't want to hold anyone up, so please continue with the setup process and if anything changes I'll let you know.

Drat!

Don't worry, though, I'll put you one the list for the next game.

dlrichert has submitted a race file (as the first alternate player).

I will begin creating the universe now. Remapping and searching for a balanced map takes time, and I am at a work conference this week, so it might take a day or two.

What we need's a few good taters.

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

Wed, 14 May 2014 22:29

beanspoon

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Messages: 182
Registered: June 2008

Inquisitor80 wrote on Tue, 13 May 2014 17:22

could you capture your race paramitters and mail them to the host? who can then in theory put them into a file?
the set up time may allow you to come online ??

Unfortunately even if I did this I wouldn't be able to get the game files to and from the virtual pc each turn. Currently it exists as a completely isolated system. For some reason they're removed the option to link USB drives to the virtual PC in Hyper-V and for some reason whenever I try to set up a virtual switch to use the internet, both my actual PC and my virtual one lose connection.

I'll keep working on it, and hopefully figure it out before the next game comes around.

The goat whats YOU.

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

Thu, 15 May 2014 04:25

m.a@stars

Commander

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beanspoon wrote on Thu, 15 May 2014 04:29

For some reason they're removed the option to link USB drives to the virtual PC in Hyper-V and for some reason whenever I try to set up a virtual switch to use the internet, both my actual PC and my virtual one lose connection.

Wasn't there a way to share files between the VM and the Host system? Some kind of virtual folder or something? Sherlock

After a bit of googling around:
General idea
How-to 1
How-to 2

Troubleshooting Q-A

[Updated on: Thu, 15 May 2014 04:34]

So many Stars, so few Missiles!

In space no one can hear you scheme! Deal

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

Sat, 17 May 2014 16:55

Lieutenant

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Location: Alabama

skoormit wrote on Tue, 13 May 2014 18:50

...
I will begin creating the universe now.
...

...and then everything went to heck. Lost most of my internet access at the conference, missed my return flight home (my fault, mostly), surprise guests at home last night so no time to catch up on Stars, and now I finally have a chance to catch my breath.

So, bear with me. I've finished everything I can, other than that one player has a corrupt race file. I have emailed that player. Once I have a working race file, I should be able to ship the files to Ron in less than an hour.

Game coming soon. We hope.

What we need's a few good taters.

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

Sat, 17 May 2014 20:13

Inquisitor80

Warrant Officer

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Registered: February 2004
Location: The dark places in betwee...

re-made my race file, and emailed

- Inquisitor80
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We must move forwards not backwards, upwards not forwards, and always twirling, twirling, twirling toward freedom.

Game On

Sat, 17 May 2014 23:03

Lieutenant

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Location: Alabama

Game files submitted to SAH. You should all receive an email with your SAH password when the game is created in SAH. At that point you can download your .m file, play your turn, and upload your .x file. When all .x files are in for the first turn, I will take the game off of hold.

Remember, all, that this is a no-comms game. I'm your host, so send me an email or pm if you have any in-game questions or need to request a hold.

Thanks, all, and have fun!

What we need's a few good taters.

Re: Game On

Tue, 20 May 2014 19:02

Commander

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ok, I was the 1st to submit 24 hours ago...
so where in the world is player sex?
http://starsautohost.org/games/atsr3.htm

ps - I resubmitted again, so good luck figuring out if I am player octo or player unum or .... na na na na naaaa nah!

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.

Re: Game On

Tue, 20 May 2014 23:58

CrazyBS

Petty Officer 1st Class

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Location: Portland, OR

shhhhhh. (((no talking)))

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Re: Game On

Wed, 21 May 2014 05:37

Commander

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Almost 2 days now.
Skoormit, have you been in touch with the 6th player recently?

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.

Re: Game On

Wed, 21 May 2014 14:07

Commander

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Either your email id is incorrect in the game page (or missing).. or you have a few emails in your spam folder...

Just to make sure, can you send your current email id to skoormit again>

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.

Re: Game On

Wed, 21 May 2014 16:01

Lieutenant

Messages: 665
Registered: July 2008
Location: Alabama

I was locked out of the hosting setup page (typo on my username). All is cleared up now.

I've emailed xxxxxxxxx his upload password.

[Updated on: Fri, 23 May 2014 13:40] by Moderator

What we need's a few good taters.

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

Tue, 27 May 2014 08:16

Lqdtr

Crewman 1st Class

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Registered: February 2012
Location: Ru

First game is endless. Be careful Wink

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

Tue, 27 May 2014 08:26

XAPBob

Lt. Commander

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Registered: August 2012

Quote:

First game is endless. Be careful

Fun though?

I need to catch up with that game actually... Hmm, if only game 2 would give me time.

Oh, and real life of course. That has been more than hectic recently.

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

Tue, 27 May 2014 13:08

Anonymous Coward

XAPBob wrote on Tue, 27 May 2014 14:26

Quote:
First game is endless. Be careful

Fun though?

I need to catch up with that game actually... Hmm, if only game 2 would give me time.

Oh, and real life of course. That has been more than hectic recently.

There seems to be a RL break in force currently, but I hope it ends soon. After that, the game sure could use a change of schedule.

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

Tue, 27 May 2014 16:21

XAPBob

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There have been a few, from various players...

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

Tue, 03 June 2014 12:27

Inquisitor80

Warrant Officer

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Registered: February 2004
Location: The dark places in betwee...

anybody know what happen with player 7?

- Inquisitor80
___________________________________
We must move forwards not backwards, upwards not forwards, and always twirling, twirling, twirling toward freedom.

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

Tue, 03 June 2014 17:38

Lieutenant

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Registered: July 2008
Location: Alabama

Inquisitor80 wrote on Tue, 03 June 2014 11:27

anybody know what happen with player 7?

Please do not post about the game in this thread. Any post can inadvertently give information to the other players.

What we need's a few good taters.

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

Thu, 19 June 2014 15:37

Asmodai

Officer Cadet 1st Year

Messages: 214
Registered: February 2012

Case: Slowdown to 75hrs in ATSR 2.

My vote: yes.

All players that participating in ATSR 2 are asked to vote.

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

Thu, 19 June 2014 22:38

Lieutenant

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Location: Alabama

Asmodai wrote on Thu, 19 June 2014 14:37

Case: Slowdown to 75hrs in ATSR 2.

My vote: yes.

All players that participating in ATSR 2 are asked to vote.

A public vote is inappropriate for a no-comms game.

What we need's a few good taters.

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

Thu, 19 June 2014 23:32

Commander

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In this case, I'm fine with it. (Re:Atsr2 slowdown vote).
We could do it via group email or here, as long as game specifics aren't discussed.

A discussion here is fine as a permanent slowdown has been requested a number of times, by various players, contrary to the original rules. As a player, I would say suck it up... but as a host, I have to be far more accommodating to RL life issues.

If anyone tries figuring out how big an enemy empire based on the vote, that's really speculative.
Take me for eg.. I could be number 1, but I still hate a slowdown as it breaks my rhythm. On the other hand, I could be struggling for time and I would like a breather.. or I could be simply indifferent.

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.

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

Fri, 20 June 2014 05:00

XAPBob

Lt. Commander

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ATSR2 (as player): RL trumps game play. Whoever needs the slowdown this time it might be you next time.
I can't believe I'm saying that again Wink

Just to complete the broken record imitation - this game isn't called remorseless (and even that game slowed down IIRC)

ATSR1 (as host): I have attempted to contact the players who have missed turns - no further communication will be entered into publicly (I also need to go and check their game positions)

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

Mon, 23 June 2014 12:51

ccmaster

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