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Are we waiting for someone or are we waiting to decide if we need another restart? There hasn't been a new turn in like forever.

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This sounds like a fun game. I see that Alneyan already volunteered for the open slot, but could y'all keep me in mind as a reserve in case somebody has to drop out?

SpaceBadger

Edit: typo

[ September 21, 2003, 16:12: Message edited by: SpaceBadger ]

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I'm guessing this game is (has been) cursed. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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Didn't Slick say something about a storm?

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[edit: double]

[ September 24, 2003, 15:56: Message edited by: Loser ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That was a couple of weeks ago. Been working lotsa hours lately. Will get in my turn after work today. Sorry for the delay.

Slick.

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Thanks, Slick. Much appreciated.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh, don't get me wrong. Slick mentioned he was tight for time when the game was being discussed (a few months ago).

My point was that it has been cursed from the beginning. I think THIS game is the cause of the long PBW problem. Also, if you think about it, when this game was being discussed, that's when Gryphin got sick and "disappeared" (imagine soundtrack from "Twilight Zone"). Then the hold-up on the game by people not submitting turns for some reason. THIS game is probably the reason for Krsqk's (sp?) continuing problem.

Don't you see, PEOPLE!?!? You could be next! This game is cursed!

[ September 24, 2003, 16:08: Message edited by: Slynky ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not me, I have a circle of salt around my router.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not me, I have a circle of salt around my router.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Salt?! Are you crazy, man? That just keeps snails away. You need some REAL power to fight THIS evil force!

Beware! (if you could only see my finger wagging at all of you)

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Ah, but it's not just a ring of salt, it's a circle.

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Is Intel on in this game? I forgot. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes it it on. Now does anyone know where I can hire some good field agents? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Slick.

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Bump http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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This game is on-going. What's with the bump?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">See the "Ratings" thread. (it was bumped just for convenience)

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Gotcha.

But this game can't be rated unless everyone agrees, can it?

I don't have a problem with rating the dang thing, but there are a good number of people in it. Law of averages makes it ... foreseeable that not all may consent.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Because I make mistakes, or because people thought they notified me and didn't, I allow for a person to be enrolled as a rated player if everyone being rated agrees to it. They may decide it's OK because of his position in the game, his ranking in the game, knowing him to be an honest fellow, etc. Of course, others may decide, for various reasons, to not allow a person to join in the rated players after the game has been started.

This approach is intended to stop people from seeing the map and then saying they want to be rated. As far as I have seen, I don't think people are like that that are in the Rated system.

Bear in mind, NONE of this has to do with anyone NOT enrolled in the Ratings system (yet playing in the qame in question).

HOWEVER, it would appear that a Rated player participating in a game that he has decided NOT to be rated in might ALSO have a concern about a player requesting to be rated after the game has started. Something that I really haven't thought of till now...seeing that you are a rated player yet not participating in Anklebiters as a rated player, Loser.

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Rate me, rate it, that's fine.

Of course, I've forgotten the procedure. Perhaps saying that here is not enough?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">LOL...I'm afraid you'd need to take the same approach as Gandalf must... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif .

In all seriousness, I wish more people would click on my URL for mail in my siggy...that's the best chance I won't missed a request for a game to be rated.

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To the following players in the game:

Deccan, Geoschmo, Joachim, and Tesco Samoa.

Please respond to me via email and indicate if you think it's OK to allow Gandalph to have his empire rated in this game or NOT OK. Your decison in this matter will be kept private and a single "no" vote will end the voting.

Thank you.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Dang, I am in the game and don't coun't, but my mommy says I am special http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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I'd just like to post that I received the Last vote on allowing Gandalph to count this game as a rated game (though it had already started and many turns have been played) and the vote is unanimous in favor.

I will update the site tomorrow by adding Gandalph to the list.

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I don't mean to rock the boat, but I assumed I was going to be rated as well.

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Deccan dropped out of the game. This leaves an open spot if anyone is interested. I don't know much about his empire other then it's in 7th place out of 12.

Also Slynky, since he was rated, what effect does his dropping out have? Does this go as a loss for him, and a win for the other rated players?

Geoschmo

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I don't know, Geo. I'm not sure how much he was working with other players and how much effect that will on them. For me (and another partner), he was the third of a triumvarate (sp?). As such, I suspect it will have a significant effect on us! Especially if the AI takes over and declares war on me as happened TWICE in the Mediocrity game with other partnerships. I made a game-long pact with Deccan and have done nothing to protect my border with him. This is yet another reason I hate group games (slowness, as you know, being my other pet peeve). There is also another reason his parntnership is important to me (but I won't say here).

So...if we play on and the AI declares war on me, I'm not going to stick around like a good little boy (as I did in Mediocrity) so as not to mess the game up for other people, I'm just going to assume my game is going to fall to pieces and withdraw as well (and take the rating hit) because I won't invest lots of time into a game where the chances of doing well are slim. My time is more valuable than that.

And, I'll make a sign to hang on the front of my monitor that says, "Slynky, no matter how much fun a game may sound, do NOT join a game with more than 4 players!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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No offense Slynky but you don't leave me a lot of room to manuever. If I wait for a replacment you wont like a delay. If I don't wait for a replacment then you wont like the AI ruining your plans. Either way you might withdraw and leave me looking for another replacment.

Maybe I need to make me a sign that says "Don't accept Slynky in to any games." http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif j/k

Honestly, I hope you find a way to remain in the game. My intention is to wait at least a few days for a replacment. I prefer not to let the AI run it as well.

For me it's one more reason why my strategy of not depending on other empires is a good idea. I may not win as many becuse I am doing it all myself, but others leaving doesn't devastate my plans. And when I do win it's sweeter cause I did it all myself. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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*Glances at his own sign stating "You shall not get involved in more than ten games at any given moment" and decides to post at any rate* If you would like Slynky, I could join as a temporary remplacement at the very least so there will be no additional delays. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Kidding aside, I gather the turns in Ankle Bitters are not as long to do as, say, in a game such as Galactic Combat Three? If so I believe I could join, as most of my games don't need too much time. (That is, if you exclude my own silliness when I forgot to send my turns... It happened a couple of times, but I swear I thought I had sent the turns to PBW. Is that PBW own poltergeist striking again? *Whistles innocently*)

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'd be honored if you'd join (while advertising the position as open for a permanent player).

Anklebiters is the longest of my game turns to do (not that that means much to you). It's also a modded game, so there is that additional bit of information you might want to know. It takes me about 15-20 minutes to do it (but I think I am a slower player than others).

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The replacement needed is for an ally of Slynky, not actually for Slynky. As far as how long the turns take I don't know.

If someone were running the empire, I wouldn't have a problem with the "AI should not make changes" option being set. This would prevent anything too aweful from happening if you missed the occasional turn. Having this option set for an empire where the player has left the game entirely though I think is a bad idea. As bad as the AI is it's probably better then nothing at all.

As far as it being temporary, if you want to take over go ahead. You can play a few turns and I'll keep looking for a permanent replacment. Unless you like what you see enought o change your mind that is. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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Thanks for the information Slynky, as you can see I decided to apply for the game (but I am having password issues, so I may only be able to play the next turn)

I would think I will be available for the next few weeks to come without much problem, but I may have troubles afterwards (or not). I guess we will see then.

Incidentally, It is the third game in a rather short time we are playing together if memory serves right. I swear I am not stalking you Slynky, nor spying on you, you have my word on it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif *Hint hint*

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ankle... is it not Last player standing ?

I did not know it was an alliance game.

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(eyes scan his active games list)

I can be a permanent replacement player.

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Alneyan, I have sent an email to Deccan.

Tesco, I treat pretty much all games as Last man standing. But I have not restricted anyone from forming alliances, temporary or not, in this game. As long as I am alive there will be no team victory. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif Once I am dead though, what others do is not my concern.

Gecko, Alneyan got it first. If he decides to stay I have no objection. But if he decides not to remain permanantly I will definetly let you know.

Geoschmo

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Oh, it's Last man standing alright...but forming alliances and working together helps one get closer to being the Last man. (or helps others as the case may be... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif )

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If the problem of finding a permanent replacement player comes now or later please let me know! I know some one who tried to enter our game but came too late. I can let him know quickly if you need him or not. BTW I am "Hustler" on PBW so you know.

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Hello Hustler!
I found an open slot in the game and I have offered to enter. I hope that i can enter, I think that it would be fun and it should be a challenge http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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Sorry that I have not gotten my turn uploaded http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif . I am getting this messege:

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Please try this site again later. If you still experience the problem, try contacting the Web site administrator.
As soon as the site comes back up I will get my turn in.

Re: Attack of the Ankle-Biters - Replacment player needed.
 

PBW is down:

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin...;f=23;t=010871

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Good. Now I can inslave your people http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . This should be interesting because I don't like you much anymore don't know why I just don't.

[ February 03, 2004, 21:29: Message edited by: Iansidious ]

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Gecko, were you going to take over teh Deccan/Alneyan spot on a permanent basis? Alneayan has withdrawn so you may do so. Waiting on a turn from someone in that spot so we can run the next turn.

Geoschmo

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Well, sicne Gecko has not responded, is anyone else interested in taking over this open spot? It's a pretty good empire. 9th place out of 12, but you'll have some pretty powerful friends in the game. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Sorry I could not respond earlier: I started a new job unexpectedly this past week. I will not be able to play in any more new games for awhile.

Gecko

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Sorry!!!

I am Sefter Aruna playing Hand of the almighty and I just missed my turn!! I was gone all weekend and I forgot to take my turn before I left, well the computer ended up taking it for me. I hope that all of you will forgive me for what the computer sent, I saw that there were a few wars that it called, can we setup the treaties again? Please?

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I started The Hand. How are they doing?

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Geo I might be available after a few turns http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">You want to take over Deccans open spot after your empire is dead? That's a little irregular. But I'll allow it if noone else has any objections and noone else is interested in the open spot.

But let's just wait and see what happens first shall we? You may not be going anywhere just yet.

Geoschmo

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actually it is quite common. As players would rather play against a player than the computer. I have yet to see it abused... I offer it in my games... works good...

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I just downloaded my Lastest turn in ankle-biters and ran into this problem for the first time(in ankle-biters). Before SE4 finished starting up there was a unknown value with the anti-ship warheads 1,2,3.
I looked in the data files in the ankle-biters mod and noticed the warheads weapon target was ships\sat only. I then looked in the main SE4 datd files. There it shows that the warheads can target ships,planets,drones etc. I've seen this before and fixed it with ease. I just want to make sure its ok before I mess with these files while playing on PBW. Thanks for the help http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Hustler

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I am not really sure what you are looking at, but the Mine warheads can target "Ships\Planets\Ftr\Sat\Drone" in both the stock data files and the ankle biters mod files. You can't change teh mod data files or you are going to get errors like you did. It sounds like you've got a pre-1.84 components file there. Maybe pre-gold. I don't recall exactly when the ships/sats target type was removed from the game, but it was definetly before the anklebiters mod was set up.

Geoschmo