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Phoenix D, pity about that, I was looking forward to locking horns with an Arizonan as revenge for that Lil' Ditty's bar on Phoenix!

Let's start with 5 of us on a medium galaxy - will give us a chance to lock and load a bit first

Question - like most Brits, I do not have broadband - I only have a dial up connection at a bout 45,333 bps and I pay for my calls - is this going to be a huge drain on my phone bill? how big are these files?

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GT,
The games "should" filt on a diskette. Can you upload them from work?

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GrowlTigga,
Responding to your erstwhile comment on the "Disturbing Facts" thread re:
"Ah, a confession at Last - Le Chevalier du Gryphin admits that he has prior experience of the Space Empire series before Le Chat bashing session starts"
With my post in the "How Old Are You Thread"
"While looking for a web site on “Star Fire” the paper Version, I found SE III. "
You must be very tired and maybe preocuppied with worry about someone finding the Avon lady, (who ever is in the garage).
Then again, this could be a feint to make me think your memory is not as rententive as I belive. Well, it isn't working. I know you too well. Cunning GT.

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Dear old Gryphin (emphasising the "old" in that sentence)

As to who is buried under the garage floor, may I quote the great bard on that on 'chop, chop, chop - I am an engine of destruction!' - I have been taking some practical advice from Mac on this.

As to my memory being lacksadaisical, who are you? you should understand that everytime I open my eyes, I see a bright new world!

You should also expect that when one realises that they play SEIV as if it were a great space opera, can thrash the AI on any setting, but then comes across the cold understanding that any human player is going to beat them, dissemination and subterfuge become your only weapons

Put it this way, even my cats are able to beat me on SEIV

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The reason your cats do is because you, "let the wookies / kittys win"

where do the wookies come into it? the cats win because Growltigga Jnr is a superb strategist, Nutmeg is a diva when it comes to ship design and planetary management

the question is: How often to you open your eyes?

My eyes are always open - lawyers, like snakes, never blink

Disseminate as you will. I susspect we of the forum as wise to your tactics

How little do you know, how little do you know, "wheels within wheels, a pattern so grand and complex"

I see you now place value in macs resezarch and advice. A Most interesting change in you

One must respect the aged and frail, besides, Mac has some really good website links following his research

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Of Space Empires and Being Single Again
Filled with sound and fury, signifying nothing.
I have to admit that the time spent playing SE III, (20 plus hours a week), was more a symptom than a cause of what lead gettting ditched by my X. Still it was a very important symptom and if you find yourself doing it, definatly look around and find out why. I am very serious here. Maybe if someone had hit me over the head with the evidence I would still be married and would not have spent the Last 3 years in emotional H***.

That said, I now have a sweetheart that, (among other things), wants to learn Space Empires and will be a formidable opponent.

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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Gryphin:
...the time spent playing SE III, (20 plus hours a week), was more a symptom than a cause of what lead gettting ditched by my X...

...That said, I now have a sweetheart that, (among other things), wants to learn Space Empires and will be a formidable opponent.<hr></blockquote>

Don't underestimate the power of similar interests (or "the force" *sorry*). I know that's the reason my wife and I have put up with each other lo these ten years! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Honerable GrowlTigga&lt;
So, you agree with me. It is ok, a few people in the world do.
The reason your cats do is because you, "let the wookies / kittys win"
the question is: How often to you open your eyes?
Disseminate as you will. I susspect we of the forum as wise to your tactics.
I see you now place value in macs resezarch and advice. A Most interesting change in you.

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Hmm, Sunday morning and I am stuck in the office again http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif

Hmm, now suffering from withdrawal symptoms from SEIV and mood swings going up and down like a honeymoon duvet

Hmm, I have never thought I would miss being beaten by the Cue Cappa


Hmm http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

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Hmmm, Sunday afternoon and I am still in the office...

How come the Cantina is so quiet over the Last couple of days? have everybody moved on to another bar and not told me?