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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I don't think it matters what the atmos is...the converter converts it to what you need to take the dome off. I've done it before but I don't remember what the other atmospheres were...but I converted them to NONE, what my atmos was at the time.

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Gas giants can't be converted to none.

EDIT: just tested. No conVersion from when it was built (2401.1) to when the colony died of a random plague event (2414.5)

[ January 01, 2004, 00:08: Message edited by: Phoenix-D ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">So you're saying only planets that CAN have an atmosphere of NONE can be converted to NONE?

I can't remember what I converted but it was in a fulltech game and I just converted a bunch of huges...didn't pay attention to what type they were.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Yes, that's what he's saying, and he is correct. Size makes no difference. Any roxck or ice planet of any size can be converted to none, but no Gas giant regardless of size can be converted to none.

[ January 01, 2004, 02:38: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

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Someone wants an 1vs1 rated game?

I have not special preferences for the game settings (well, think would not like to play a game with limited resources or full tech), then, feel free to suggest what you want.

During this month, I'll be some days out (10 days more or less), but after it, can play without problems.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Now...WHERE was that guy who asked about finite resource game... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif

[edit] Taikon. He is the one who asked.

[ January 01, 2004, 03:58: Message edited by: Slynky ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Now...WHERE was that guy who asked about finite resource game... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif

[edit] Taikon. He is the one who asked. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Yep, I remembered his post and for this wanted to say that would prefer to don't play with this setting...

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I believe we will have more luck on this thread to find out potential players Slynky rather than on the hijacked New Year thread. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

So we are on the lookout for two players to play a team game, and the other team will be made of Slynky and myself. (Slynky being the Dangerous One that is) So, if you are willing to stand up and join this challenge, please answer. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif (I know I should definitively not play yet another game, but ... well, it was Slynky's initiative, and I have always wanted to play a game with him, and... Erh...)

[ January 01, 2004, 20:23: Message edited by: Alneyan ]

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Game: Full Tech Ahead

Geo beat the pants off me! For someone who was unsure about a high tech game he sure figured it out real quick! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ January 01, 2004, 21:14: Message edited by: Nodachi ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Hehe. I think that I was very lucky. If I hadn't found your home system when i did, and had my small fleet there ready to pounce I expect your numerous space yards would have started popping out more then a few warhsips in a very few turns.

All in all a different game. I expected things to happen faster, but high tech with only one starting planet makes developing the economy harder then I expected. Like you I was building more then I could afford quite often.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">One thing I have learned is that Geo's score doesn't quite reflect his ability. We all know that the more games one gets under the belt, the truer the rating is (that factors luck in). At the current level that people are rated at, I would consider him about a 1015. All I know is this: I never take Geo for granted! He is a wildcard more than most any other player that I know.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Hehe. I think that I was very lucky. If I hadn't found your home system when i did, and had my small fleet there ready to pounce I expect your numerous space yards would have started popping out more then a few warhsips in a very few turns.

All in all a different game. I expected things to happen faster, but high tech with only one starting planet makes developing the economy harder then I expected. Like you I was building more then I could afford quite often. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Yeah, Geo, I hear ya! With SY3's, it's hard to maintain a good balance between resource growth and ship building. It's one of the reasons I like to play full-tech sometimes...it changes the way one thinks a bit and requires a bit different play than KOTH, for example. Plus, I like to have a choice once in a while of the techs I never reach in regular games. It's a good break.

Congrats, Geo!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I believe we will have more luck on this thread to find out potential players Slynky rather than on the hijacked New Year thread. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

So we are on the lookout for two players to play a team game, and the other team will be made of Slynky and myself. (Slynky being the Dangerous One that is) So, if you are willing to stand up and join this challenge, please answer. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif (I know I should definitively not play yet another game, but ... well, it was Slynky's initiative, and I have always wanted to play a game with him, and... Erh...) </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Yep, I'd like to play a game with you as my ally. Besides the general liking I have for you, I have a certain respect for your ability. I'm not as good as my rating reflects (I figure I should be around 1050 at current levels) but I think you're better than your current rating reflects.

Since we are taking on ANY pair, I would suggest we take the initiative and decide on what kind of game we want. Then let whomever decide to accept it or not. No need to allow ANY pair to accept and also have to negotiate their terms, right?

So, my young friend, let's discuss what kind of game we are proposing, OK?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I believe we will have more luck on this thread to find out potential players Slynky rather than on the hijacked New Year thread. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

So we are on the lookout for two players to play a team game, and the other team will be made of Slynky and myself. (Slynky being the Dangerous One that is) So, if you are willing to stand up and join this challenge, please answer. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif (I know I should definitively not play yet another game, but ... well, it was Slynky's initiative, and I have always wanted to play a game with him, and... Erh...) </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Yep, I'd like to play a game with you as my ally. Besides the general liking I have for you, I have a certain respect for your ability. I'm not as good as my rating reflects (I figure I should be around 1050 at current levels) but I think you're better than your current rating reflects.

Since we are taking on ANY pair, I would suggest we take the initiative and decide on what kind of game we want. Then let whomever decide to accept it or not. No need to allow ANY pair to accept and also have to negotiate their terms, right?

So, my young friend, let's discuss what kind of game we are proposing, OK? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Gecko and myself, would be happy to play with you two.
About game settings, well, understand if you want to settle the terms. Anyway, I don't know what think Gecko, but I have not special preferences.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I believe we will have more luck on this thread to find out potential players Slynky rather than on the hijacked New Year thread. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

So we are on the lookout for two players to play a team game, and the other team will be made of Slynky and myself. (Slynky being the Dangerous One that is) So, if you are willing to stand up and join this challenge, please answer. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif (I know I should definitively not play yet another game, but ... well, it was Slynky's initiative, and I have always wanted to play a game with him, and... Erh...) </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Yep, I'd like to play a game with you as my ally. Besides the general liking I have for you, I have a certain respect for your ability. I'm not as good as my rating reflects (I figure I should be around 1050 at current levels) but I think you're better than your current rating reflects.

Since we are taking on ANY pair, I would suggest we take the initiative and decide on what kind of game we want. Then let whomever decide to accept it or not. No need to allow ANY pair to accept and also have to negotiate their terms, right?

So, my young friend, let's discuss what kind of game we are proposing, OK? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Gecko and myself, would be happy to play with you two.
About game settings, well, understand if you want to settle the terms. Anyway, I don't know what think Gecko, but I have not special preferences. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">No Intel?

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When you guys decide what settings you want let me know and I'll be more than happy to set it up for you. Don't forget, in a game like this, do you want your partner placed nearby and if so, how close?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks, Nodachi!

For this game, I'm thinking starting positions right beside each other (you know, two systems connected by a common warp point).

More later.

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Hi all,

Here's one finnish player, who just joined se-rating. Now I am looking for my first game. Any suggestions?

Cheers
Simplify

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Slynky, you're more than welcome! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Simplify, I've noticed that folks get a faster response if they post what kind of settings they want the game to be. Go ahead and post what you'd like in a game, heck, I might even take you up on it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Never played finite resources or full tech game and dont want to try it in my first rating game. So something basic at start.
I think I need to practice those 1 vs 1 game first, cause it seems that most of rating games are those...

Cheers

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OK, Simplify, how about a medium FQM map, 3 good planets, and high start bonus? Racial points don't matter to me. What would you like?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Sounds great! How about traits (yes/no)? 2000 racial is fine.
Anything else? We ha almost played this game, I can see. :-)

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Everything sounds good. I'd say any racial trait you want. One Last question that I forgot earlier, do you want intel? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Ok that's it. Intel on, traits on, rest in your prev. message, right?

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Great! Now if we can get someone to volunteer to set it up... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">OK. Let's go.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I won't be home from work till after 6:30 tonight so I'm not available till then. If it doesn't get done before then, I'll give it a shot.

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Thanks Slynky! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Here are the settings Slynky and I have agreed to for our team game:

- No intel
- No mines
- High tech cost
- Medium size, spiral arm, side-by-side system with ally ; warp-points anywhere in system
- No Talisman, no ruins
- 1 Good starting planet
- 2000 racial points ; both allies must take same atmosphere and colony type.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Yea.
In the past I have played SEIV games where the players were forced to throw rocks and to hit with sticks... yes and was funny too!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That's fine with me. Thx!
And Thx also for wishing me some luck. My first rating game, so I will propably need it, right? :-)

Cheers

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That's fine with me. Thx!
And Thx also for wishing me some luck. My first rating game, so I will propably need it, right? :-)

Cheers </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I don't know how good either of you are...I've never met either of you two in a game.

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SE4 Rated Challenge: Team Game is waiting for empires! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks, Nodachi http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">This request posted in the forum if anyone is interested.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">OK, guys, she's ready.

NOTE:

I used a small map instead of medium (Fyron's maps tend to be a bit bigger than the standard game); and

The game is set at standard 1.84. If you have to specify in PBW something different for an FQM map, it can be changed.

Good luck to both of you!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">And then, where is the fun? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif
I like to play under any condition (think it stimulate my brain! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif ), then, these settings are ok with me.

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I think we shall have fun MB http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif . Well, if you consider having one planet and high tech costs fun http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif .

Oh, and this is a mineless (not "mindless") game we are in. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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SE4 Rated Challenge: Team Game is up and running. Let me know if there are any problems.

Good luck to you all! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks, Nodachi. Just got it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Slynky, who won the rematch, you or Parabolize? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm afraid I did...luckily, I think. I think Parabolize may disagree but I was sure happy to see the surrender!

I can see he is a good empire manager. Better than I am, for sure. I was in 2nd place most of the game. I had a bit of an advantage in combat (racial) but he could outbuild me like crazy! I had 33 colonys and he had nearly 100. I had (at game end) about 45 ships (about 20 of those were SY ships, sat-layers, small carriers to shuttle fighters, mining stations, or desparate destroyers...kamakazi guys). I had mineral problems the whole game and only had about 100k in storage and about 20+ going into turns. Every turn, I was converting orgs/rads (about 50k per turn) and both of those reserves were around 50k each. I had a planet builder and converted every asteroid in one of those asteroid systems and didn't get a SINGLE one to come out to my atmosphere type http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif . (I still say something is wrong with that...as in another game, I converted about 40 and never got a NONE atmosphere!).

We had a few battles before he surrendered and my fleet got cut from 24 ships to 8. But that fleet of 8 killed around 20 battleships by itself in the Last battle. I think this is what did it for me. Most every ship in that fleet finished up over 30% in experience/training. It would have been hard to kill it but only 7 ships were combat ships. And it was in his territory. But it seemed to me he could have waited for it at a warp point and gotten first shot at point blank and done some damage. Otherwise, that was the only invading fleet I had. Everything else (about 20 ships) was guarding my empire and couldn't leave because a 19-ship fleet of his was lurking around. BTW, my chief design made us of Meson BLasters and Repulser beams (hows that for a surprise?). One other note...both our wave-motion guns seemed to fail miserably...I thought they had a 30% bonus to hit?

His resources were amazing! AND, he had a lot of atmosphere converters in place in case the game went for a while...GOOD long-term thinking! When those things started completing their job (2 years), his production would have buried me!

All in all, it was an interesting game and I had to find ways to keep my empire producing while wondering where he was going to hit me...the map was so that it was hard to find places to defend my empire...I settled on 5 places but that locked me into a small resource area.

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most of my production was right next to the 8 evil ships http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif .

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Sometimes, I am too pessimistic, maybe. I can "feel" when I am winning, I think. I think everyone "feels" this. But I didn't feel it in this game. I was always hoping for more time to build my economy and WAY behind you (as I discovered). My point rating was just over 600. At your surrender, I had over 2,000! That means you doubled my score (gulp!). I couldn't build on all my SYs because of resources. In a rush, I built Kamakazi ships with warheads because I couldn't take the time to train them (thinking I needed to stop that fleet of 19 ships).

But we can discuss it all day (hehe) or not. What I meant to say is that sometimes a game comes down to a few moves. One of the luckiest for me was when your fleet of 30+ ships invaded and I killed them down to 19 including the mine sweepers. THAT was my lucky break. I didn't put mines at warp points but I had them over planets. As to the game itself, you outplayed me in empire management. Good game! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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By the way, in case it gets "lost", there is a new player called, Fire, looking for a game.

He needs a bit of "breaking in" so, a lower ranked player might be a good match for the both.

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Fire, I'll take you up on your challenge. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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SE4 Rated Challenge: Asmala vs Gecko 2406.0
Hydran Fleet surrendered to Black Hole Riders. Thanks for the game Gecko, it was a nice paced game. I was surprised you didn't build any ramming ships even though you had organic trait. Missile ships aren't very good, as you probably noticed. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Good game, Asmala. I did not really expect to win. I was mostly interested in observing your playing style. Your had some unique ship designs. As to missiles, our game was the first time that I have even built gunships in any numbers - I am still learning what works and what doesn't. The only way to do that is to play against good players and get defeated alot. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Gecko

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Hey all!
Fire and myself have agreed to a game. Could I trouble someone into setting it up for us, please.

Settings are (as pasted from my e-mail, I'm being lazy today http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ):
Quadrant:
Cluster
Medium
Warp point connected
Planets same size
Events:
None
Technology:
Low cost
All areas except Stellar Manipulation, & Applied Intelligence
Player Setup:
Resources - HIgh
Starting Planets - 3
Empire placement - evenly distributed
Score - Player can view all scores
Tech Levels - Low
Racial Points - High 5,000
Game Setup:
Maximum Units & Ships
See complete tech tree
Allow surrender
No ruins

TIA! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif