Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, halfway up the hill I always seem to get the tough ones to loose against http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif (Hi RexTorres, how is the air up there?)

I already sent a mail about settings. I'm on European time which means its 8.15 pm here right now, but I'm usually working/playing at night (too hot to even think here during daytime) so I wouldn't mind a bunch of turns right now. I'm out of town tomorrow (and have to sleep a few hours before), but should be ok again late sunday (about this time).

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, halfway up the hill I always seem to get the tough ones to loose against http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif (Hi RexTorres, how is the air up there?)

I already sent a mail about settings. I'm on European time which means its 8.15 pm here right now, but I'm usually working/playing at night (too hot to even think here during daytime) so I wouldn't mind a bunch of turns right now. I'm out of town tomorrow (and have to sleep a few hours before), but should be ok again late sunday (about this time).</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, it's getting late for you now, but when Asmala get's the game ready, perhaps I can do a few turns here from work (since they are so fast to do early http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif ).

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

Trithian Empire (Slynky) -vs- Kilrah Clan (Roanon) 2402.3

(standard KOTH but good starting planet instead of average)

Strange game, sort of. I took Ancient race this game and saw that Roanon was the next system over. In fact, I could have built an escort and moved it over his homeworld the 2nd turn. That's CLOSE!

Instead of taking a chance for a win like that, I decided it was better to play it safe and give the game a chance. Besides, who likes to win like that? So, I spent some time blockading the hole to his system instead. Turns out I could have done some serious damage because he didn't know I was "next door" (he ran a colony ship into my defenses). Better game this way, anyhow!

So...now, it's been a matter of expanding and watching the "hole" between us. Not much else to report. Roanon stayed up late playing many turns...he's from Germany...and that deserves an applause!

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

Grazic vs. Grandpakim approx 2403.5

Borders are established and I'm not liking it one bit! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif The Baron holds the central choke point which divides my territory from his. No doubt this will be a tough nut to crack but it must be cracked since its the only way through. For now, "You can't get there from here."

The Baron is embarrassing me badly with his sneaky use of mines but I think he's a little worried about my more versatile fighters. Soon (now that's a relative term http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ) I will show him the error of his ways.

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

Was it not proven or tested somewhere that all atmosphere types were more less equal? In my current KOTH game I'm finding an amazing lack of breathable planets. O2 planets outnumber my type by 2-1 so far. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flip a thousand coins David and at some point chances are good you will get a bunch of tails in a row.

Geoschmo

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

I have surrendered to RexTorres. Not much to say about this game, he blocked me to the corner and then rolled over me. I didn't provide even a trouble to Rex http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif I hope I can give more challenge to him at the next game if (when? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ) we meet.

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

I have been assigned to play against....Asmala!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

Last time I was losing right from the first contact and it just got worse before I was finished off. Will this be a chance for me to redeem myself against perhaps the most dangerous and unpredictable player in the game?

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, as Clinton might say, "I feel your pain!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

I'd tell you the secret to beating him but...I don't talk about how other people play KOTH and what I know about them. It would be unfair. Besides, I don't KNOW of a way to beat him... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . The best I can tell you to hope for is a lucky distribution of systems/planets.

As a side note, if you have followed any of the "Challenge Match" thread, where Lord Chane, Asmala, and I put forth a challenge to the best in the forum, you may see an update that shows things swinging our way. One of the main reasons is Asmala (and him being able to expand in an uncontained way).

Re: Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?
 

So, guys, we're (well, at least me) expecting updates on the KOTH Match being held in the clouds. I know it's only 5 turns in, but WHO'S winning? ( http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif )

[EDIT] You know I'm talking about Rollo and Mark, right?

[ July 20, 2003, 18:43: Message edited by: Slynky ]