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

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds like each of you have intentionally kept distance while jockying for just the right moment or else started on opposite sides of the map. But, at 46 turns, something's gotta be brewing soon http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I wouldn't worry too much at this point http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .

I'm sure your turn number will pass mine soon enough...my game in progress for 13 days and just finished turn 12 this morning. (sigh)

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

I'm looking for a benchmark that I can guage my game progress with.

Would it be fair to say that around turn 25 or 30 that one's research level (in thousands) should start equaling the number of turns you've completed?

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

Slynky:
It all depends on the starting position and the tactics used. With a decent amount of breathables close, 30 K at turn 30 is fairly standard (I have done much more and much less in KOTH games). It all depends on available planets and how much resources you use for exploration/colonization and defence. The important thing in the first 30 turns (that is if you don't have your adversary next door http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ) is to grab as many systems as possible.

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

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's pretty much what's going on. Something will soon be happening probably. Just some things to get sorted out. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif It has been a fun match though so far.

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2 updates from Baron Grazic.

The Gecko's Spacesharks versus Grazic's EEEvil EEEmpire - Gold Koth Match.

Currently we have just passed the round 20 mark and Gecko may have the upper hand as he has taken over first place.
Only 1 battle so far, a supplyless EEEvil Frigate destroyed by a SpaceShark Destroyer, but the EEEvil EEEmpire has detected a couple of SpaceShark planets, while the EEEvil EEEmpire remains hidden.

Game should pick up quickly now that I'm back from holidays.

Grazic's Lego Empire versus Darkshado's Zanthu Federation - 1.49 Koth Match.

Turn 33 and the Lego Empire is blockading the Zanthu Federation's Home World. The Lego Ships are damaged and without supplies but reserves are on-route.
Can the Zanthu Federation defend their Home World in time?

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The battle between Gozguy and myself is at a critical point. We have had two major engagments in the preceding months, each of us being victorious in one.

To this point I have been practicing a policy of "containment" using strategically placed minefields, however he has developed the neccesary technology now to render those irrelevant.

He recently attempted a series of espionage and sabotage attacks, but our internal security uncovered his plot and executed all his agents before any significant damage could be done.

We are both building up our forces for the next battle. Likely the winner of it will be in a position to deal a serious if not fatal blow to the other.

Geoschmo

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Intelligence projects? WOW! I thought people mostly forgot those in KOTH. After all, IMHO, intel is one of the few flaws in the game.

PS: When reporting on items of interest in matches, it might be helpful for readers to know what turn you are on. (that way, one doesn't have to go search and see... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif )

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds like another good game.

Initially, when I played my first game (and got spanked by the Primitive one), I thought the game would be sort of drab considering the "low" start. One planet...average...etc. But it's quite interesting. It's slow in the beginning and therefore a bit sluggish. But interesting. AND, I think I may have an empire to be dealt with now. (of course, I COULD be wrong!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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Cheese vs. Thermodyne

The Thermolian Empire was peacefully colonizing some empty systems when we met another race. According to the recognized laws that govern galactic states, we set up some visa checking stations, and began to look for new worlds in other directions. We even sent some unarmed ships to make first contact at one of their worlds on the frontier.

Sadly, our hand that was extended in peace has been slapped away. These life forms, which are little more than plants, have attacked our colonies and tried to force their way past our border check points. They have even gone so far as to attack unarmed first contact ships. We have therefore been compelled to start fortifying our frontiers in an effort to contain the uncontrolled expansion of these evil weeds. Everywhere we send colonists, they find the systems infested with these deadly weeds. So today we have drawn a line in the sand, not one more system will we surrender to this evil empire of plants. We will contest every world; we will equip our ships with spray rigs, and drive back the uncontrolled spread of this infestation. We will meet their seedlings with mega-liters of 2-4D. And then we will bomb their home worlds with Lawn Boys.

In short, we are sparring and have both had some successes.