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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks bunches, my little spy buddy! Sorry to put you on the spot. I like full tech games once in a while...they give a bit of relief from KOTH style games where you don't often get a chance to "play with ALL the toys" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif .

I would say I do OK at them. But it's always a creepy feeling playing them. Scary!

There are at least 2 players out there who like this sort of game...Parabolize and Primitive. I haven't checked their combination in ranking but I suspect THEY could be a possibility.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">More updates to do http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . I had better get busy!

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I will take any open spot if you let me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif but my rating is ~991 http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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Have another update: Geo vs PD, turn 56 or so. I surrender..ship tech was on parity, but Geoschmo moved fast enough to get most of the quadrent and beat me to a critical choke point.

I held him off for a while, and even drove him out of the choke briefly, but some boarding ships and a few sneaky tricks won the day.

First time I've had a reason to successfully deply Planetary Napalm, though. And on turn 50 there was a very strange moment: two ships, both armed with DUCs. One mine one his. They killed each other..in SE4's combat system, how is that even possible?!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Ah, I was wonderign why no more turns. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

The reason both ships were destroyed was simple. My ship was set to capture your ship, and your ship had a SDD. That's how SDD is supposed to work.

Geoschmo

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">All you need is a partner with enough points to add up to a total of around 2100 points. I'm not going to quibble if you get close to the 20-point difference http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I thought I had sent enough turns in for the surrender to go through? Guess not.

Looking at the replay, it didn't seem like they were close enough to board. Hmm.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">All you need is a partner with enough points to add up to a total of around 2100 points. I'm not going to quibble if you get close to the 20-point difference http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif . </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Primitive is the only one within 20 of 1113 points http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">All you need is a partner with enough points to add up to a total of around 2100 points. I'm not going to quibble if you get close to the 20-point difference http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif . </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Primitive is the only one within 20 of 1113 points http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">How about you find any partner with a 4-digit score? That should give you some room http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .

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Anybody with a rating of 1000 or more want to play a high tech team game on my side (Slynky and Alneyan the other side)?

[ February 25, 2004, 02:29: Message edited by: parabolize ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">If you want, I'll give it a shot.

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Cool with me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif
We ready to start Slynky?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">We just need someone to put the map and game together. And since Tesco has put a hold on his maps, we should probably change to Geo's Balance Mod 1.1. Or we could have Tesco get one special set up for us.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">We just need someone to put the map and game together. And since Tesco has put a hold on his maps, we should probably change to Geo's Balance Mod 1.1. Or we could have Tesco get one special set up for us. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Whatever you think is okee dokie.
Will communications regarding gameply be allowed other than through the game? is conspiring, errr ..,conferring and planning allowed outside of game comm channels?

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Electrum (and Parabolize):

I've never prohibited email (etc.) outside the game. I've seen them but since it's not enforceable, I've never put such a restriction. So, empire design, movement, etc., can all be done however you wish...even phonecalls http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif .

We also have a decison on the new patch for this game.

So, considering the words I used against the Last map Tesco supplied, he might hesitate to make a map for me/us (he might also be too busy working on them).

Nodachi and I used to set games up in here but he's gone (or something).

Geo's always busy, so I hate to ask him. And Asmala has his hands full with KOTH.

Gryphin the "designated mapmaker" might do it.

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1.91 = good http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Fine with me.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I just gotta say, Parabolize, I bet you are really looking for a good Full Tech game, aren't you? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Not sure about Electrum but my partner is a bit new at it...could be exciting!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I just gotta say, Parabolize, I bet you are really looking for a good Full Tech game, aren't you? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Not sure about Electrum but my partner is a bit new at it...could be exciting! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">no koth game
no Ratings bash game (faster Goz http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif )
bored out of my mind!

[ February 26, 2004, 03:42: Message edited by: parabolize ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">If you want, I can set the game up for you, but I'm about to go off-line for the night. If no-one else offers, how about I set it up tomorrow?

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That would be GREAT, Baron http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif !

(of course, you'll have to burrow down a bit to see the map guidelines by now http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif )

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Hey yea I can do a map. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif You can use the other maps if every one agrees to take none or everyone agrees to not take none. I can also do stock maps as well. I enjoy making maps.

I have a great 4 player map that another game is using. But it has the balance issue of none. It is a 4 player map with each side getting 33 systems. And each team within 1 system of each other. player 1-2 vs 3-4

Actually if you play that and one player takes the none on each side. Then the map would rock. Tons of fun. The size is set up for good contact with the other side by around turn 25 to turn 40.... So some good QT with your partner. Before the outlaws move in upstairs....


If your interested in the map let me know. And I will email it to the game admin when I get home in 5 hours.

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

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Parabolize,

I tried e-mailing you via your mail link, but it came back. Would you please verify you address or foeward me a working one.
Thanks

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">My bad (left out the h in adelphia)

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">"2x2 Challenge" Game created on PBW, just awaiting Empire Files. One of the game settings was the same atmosphere, so please ensure you discuss your empire file with your team mate before uploading.

Tesco, If you want to send a map over, I'll take a look at it, otherwise I'll just create a standand map and add starting positions. It won't have any of your flair, but never mind. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ February 26, 2004, 21:50: Message edited by: Baron Grazic ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">My bad (left out the h in adelphia) </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I sent an email to the address on pbw.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">"2x2 Challenge" Game created on PBW, just awaiting Empire Files. One of the game settings was the same atmosphere, so please ensure you discuss your empire file with your team mate before uploading.

Tesco, If you want to send a map over, I'll take a look at it, otherwise I'll just create a standand map and add starting positions. It won't have any of your flair, but never mind. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Either way you want to go, Baron. Tesco map or generated by you. This will be a 1.91 game, I think, so...not sure if the map matters if starting points will be adjusted as below.

"1 GOOD starting homeworld;
FULL tech;
Medium-sized galaxy (around 100 systems);
No intel;
No events;
No warp openers or closers (gentleman's agreement);
Both members of a team take same atmosphere;
Map and starting points using one of Tesco's new maps and starting points set by Tesco (starting points to be beside each team member...2 here and 2 over there...hehe);
No Talisman (Religious);
ZERO racial points;
48 hour turn around time...set on automatic till such time as a player asks for an "intermission".

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Map sent

[ February 26, 2004, 22:48: Message edited by: tesco samoa ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif Thanks, Tesco!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I've taken a look at the Tesco map, and have also created a standard 'Mid-life' (99 systems, 833 planets) map and added the starting points to both.
Let me know which one you prefer, and once I receive the empire files, I'll finish setting it up.

[ February 27, 2004, 00:11: Message edited by: Baron Grazic ]

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Still mulling over empire setup http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif

As to map, just surprise us then http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">no email from Electrum http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">no email from Electrum http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">We have time. No rush.

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So we can email but can we trade empire passwords. I am happy with a yes or a no http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Email, trade passwords...up to you. Since there is no way to stop it if players want to do it, I see no point in trying.

I suspect I'll have my empire up tonight. Have to get it tweaked...hard to get my organic race with ZERO points to start with!

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Hi All,

If anybody would like to beat up on a newby I would like to get another rated game going. Either a 1 vs 1 or a team game if enough players are interested.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">G'day Fire.
I've got time for another game since my other games have slowed down. Since you suggested the game, any settings you want.

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Hi Baron Grazic,

I was thinking a game with no events or intelligence for starters. The rest of the game setting are wide open, so if you have any favorite settings bring them up. Here is my e mail address if you want to set the game up off the forum:
fireball3272@comcast.net
Later
Fire

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Sorry, can't access my email at the moment.

How about we try a Geo's Balanced map (I haven't used one before).
3 Large Planet Start, 2000 point Empire.
No Intel, Events, Ancient Race or Religous.
Otherwise standard Koth settings.
Or anything else you want.

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I havent played on a Geos balanced map either so it sounds good to me also. No events, intel, anchient race, or religous with 3 Lg planets & 2000 race points is OK. I dont know what the standard Koth settings are but it is the same for both of us so it is OK also.

If you know someone to set the game up go ahead.
Later
Fire

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Slynky, have you got time to set a game up for us?
If not, anyone else got a moment?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I can set it up. Let me know what size map and which kind later. [EDIT] and Version.

[ February 28, 2004, 13:27: Message edited by: Slynky ]

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Medium sized map. Surprise us with the lay-out. Version 1.91

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, I have the map ready and am waiting for Geo to change the Version.

In the meantime, I must tell you, I think the map will be fun! (I have a devious smile on my face http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif )

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Baron Grazic/Fire:

There she is. Enjoy that map (evil grin!)

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Was the 2x2 Challenge set-up correctly guys?

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">The is one evil map alright. I'm None un-breathers, can see 8 systems with a total of 99 planets, with NOT ONE of them being being NONE. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif
I might have to ask for a restart, unless :-
1. Fire is also None, or
2. Your intention was to give an advantange to Fire, then I'll continue. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

If this was Geo's Balanced Map v1.1, sorry Geo but it might need some more work. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Hehehehe, but Geo warned about it when he released the mod! (the generator doesn't work for "none athmosphere" races).

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Oops. Even if I did read about that, I still plead ingorance.
How about restarting the game with exactly the same settings and map except for my Race's atmosphere type?

Edit - Rank increase. Now where is that increase in my Pay packet?

[ February 29, 2004, 22:36: Message edited by: Baron Grazic ]

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I can restart. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif To be fair, please send me an email to tell me where you were on the map.