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

here is a link

[url=http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=005074#000000]http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=005074#000000[/ URL]

Ok so maybe Ice Methane does suck.

[ October 09, 2003, 11:09: Message edited by: DavidG ]

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

The default KOTH map is small spiral isn't it? Does the choice of quadrant type affect the planet type ratio?

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

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Same goes for me. He was my first KOTH game and before the game, he sent several emails giving tips on empire design for KOTH. Then, in our full-tech challenge (that he posted), he sent several more considerations take into account in case I didn't have much experience with a full-tech game.

So, I'd have to echo your comments, Joachim.

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

Stop it guys, you are making me all mushy.

For the game VS Joachim; I just saved myself 60 turns of boredom, and since it’s a bottom of the hill game, I really don’t risk much. Don’t believe for a second I would have done that near the top http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

And for our full tech game Slynky. You did not heed my advise and crushed me anyway, so the advise might have been of dubious quality http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Then something different but related: Ancient race and KOTH
For my Last 2 games I have chosen Ancient tech, something which seems to be quite the fad in KOTH games. It seems well worth the points, and when winning is important it is stupid not to take it. But I have one comment: Its Booooooorrriiiiing.

Gone is the apprehension of guessing where your opponent is located. Gone is the trepidation of sending a colonizer/explorer on a one way trip, not knowing if it will reach a suitable planet before it runs out of gas. Gone are the .....fun.

So, for all my future KOTH games, I will suggest a no Ancient tech rule.

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

Ahhh, the Primitive one...always having to choose between being bored boring or winning... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif .

(of course not boring and winning...doesn't get any better than that, does it guys?)

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

K.O.T.H. Gecko (Andromedam Invaders) vs Parabolize (Banana Republic)
KOTH Wins/Losses: Gecko 3/5 and Parabolize 2/1
KOTH Defaults + No Intel
Tesco Samoa Map
SE4 Ratings Game
Game Date: 2403.3

First Contact
The first place score has bounced back and forth between Leader Gecko and Evil Person Parabolize. The empires are closely matched in regards to setup, with Parabolize putting more weight on Characteristics and Gecko placing a greater emphasis on Advanced Traits. The shooting has not yet begun…

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

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm with you Primitive. It's more fun to have to explore and discover the galaxy.

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

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm with you Primitive. It's more fun to have to explore and discover the galaxy.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I was not sure before, but now I have to agree. Ancient Race is a killer app.

[ October 12, 2003, 19:48: Message edited by: geckomlis ]

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

Gecko v Parabolize
turn: 59
i surrender to Gecko. i was pushed into my corner and could never get out. Gecko had a cool race but i am lost as to why he had his aggressiveness and defensiveness set at what they were.
Put me back at the bottom of the hill.

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

I have conceded.
Asmala, please make RexTorres the new king and remove me from the hill.
I am taking a break from KOTH.

The King is dead, long live the King.