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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. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">You should start in the same position as you did before. If not, please decide to play it out or (have me) re-do the map. Good luck!

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As I am having more free time, I would like to get involved in yet another game, this time with a twist. It would be a modded game, either Pirates and Nomads or Proportions, so it would be slower than your average game. (Much slower in the case of Proportions) Both mods alter the game in various fields, and they are very enjoyable experiences, and... Oh, I digress, this wasn't an advertising thread.

I am definitively not an expert with any of these mods (as if I was a seasoned player with the vanilla game), so you do not need to be knowledgeable about them and there is no string attached to the offer. If you happen to be interested, feel free to decide on the other settings, as I have chosen the mod. So is there any brave soul willing to crush me in a more peculiar game? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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I'd take that challenge but you've got around 63 points on me..

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Don't worry, I will fall quite a bit once Primitive beats me. (I don't exactly stand much of a chance now) But I will go up as soon as the 2vs2 game is taken into account though, thanks to Slynky assistance in this game.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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Oh, I was talking about the other 2vs2 game, the one with Gecko and Belisarius, and not our current one Parabolize. I would never brag around until the Other Side has surrendered, and I will definitively not boast if I lose. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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2 x 2 (Alneyan/Slynky -vs- Electrum/Parabolize) - 2404.0

Well, things are sorting out and the game looks even so far (1st place and 4th place -vs- 2nd place and 3rd place...averages out to 5 and 5).

I always like these games though I know they can be a REAL nail-biter! Full-tech and all. What's good about this sort of game, besides being able to use things you never get to use in KOTH (for example) is the wide variety of choices. I have quite a variety of ship designs already!

Win or lose, it's gonna be fun. Just don't forget, Parabolize, I have the unimaginable Alneyan with me...no telling what he might do...not as predictable with me and my satellites... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . This is his first full-tech game and he's having a ball with all the toys to play with http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif .

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Oh, if I were Parabolize or Electrum, I would rather keep a close watch on Slynky, and merely await for my League to destroy her warships on her own, as I am the best player when it comes to losing battles which should be gained. If you are nice enough, I might even considering scouting what lies *inside* a Black Hole with half my war fleet.

I don't have that many toys to play with Slynky, and for once I don't even use my Infamous Light Carriers, and I do feel naked without my reseach powerhouse behind me. Besides this, not much is going on for the moment being, but I like it this way. Perhaps we should consider a mutual alliance for prosperity and... Erh, not so I guess.

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I think we are winning in expansion but I fear some huge fleet is coming to change that. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
Mulch may not be much of a toy but it does take up a lot of space http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Hmmm, maybe I should count system availability...looking at the map, I thought we controlled more than half of it. (perhaps I need to replace my Exploration Minister http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif )

"Mulch" is ONE UGLY SHIP! I'd be ashamed to captain something like that http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif !

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Alneyan without his Infamous Light Carriers?
I just can't imagine it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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Since no one else seems to be doing it...

2 x 2 Challenge (full tech) - Alneyan/Slynky vs Electrum/Parabolize

Year: 2405.5

2 turns now and blood has filled a few systems. The initial attack Last turn saw the fleet of Parabolize victorious but with sever losses. This game him an opening to our vulnerable systems...able to go on a rampage, so to speak.

Then the ensuing turn, while he added ships to his armada, a counter attack took place in two other systems...the overwhelming victory belonging to Alneyan...who has two fleets in position for a "riot run".

Despite the large ship losses, no point positions have been changed! Parabolize, lover of full-tech games, has remained in 1st place followed (closely?) by Alneyan. My pitiful self seems to be content in Last place while Electrum, a somewhat unproven player (though his rating and skills show promise) holds 3rd place.

The next few turns could be bloody indeed as secondary lines of defense have been solidified and other frontal attacks appear to be imminent.

Big questions! Defend? Fall back? Attack? Shift forces? It's an exciting game as most any full-tech game is. The (potential) victory can shift each turn.

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2 x 2 Challenge (full tech) - Alneyan/Slynky vs Electrum/Parabolize

Year: 2406.0

Well, 5 turns since Last update and the good guys (that's Alneyan and me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif ) look to be ready for harvesting http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif . A fleet (of Parabolize's) has broken through (with another 30+ ships behind it) a critical point in the map and it looks like we have no defenses in place to stop it.

Meanwhile, in the south, my ship building efforts seem to have been slow and any turn now, Electrum (who has been very silent) will break through and then there will be double trouble.

Sigh...looks like doom for the good guys. To make things even worse, Parabolize has taken the race I beat him with on 2 other full-tech games and flaunted his ability in my face http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif . But I've always said he's a good player.

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The Righteous Alliance has been indeed suffering against the Evil, Wicked, Nasty, Perfidious, Treacherous Foes of late. (Nay, I am not biased at all, it is truly the name of their alliance according to our Minister of Propaganda)

They managed to break through, bypassing our first line of defence, and our reserve fleet is all that stands between *them* and our worlds. But worry not, for the League shall save the day in this hour of dire need. We aren't quite sure how we will repel them, but we will, or like as not, we will die in the attempt.

In short, Slynky is unfortunately right, and I am afraid I do not see any light in the distance for our Alliance. At least, I would love to see the League raising a bit in the rankings, even by a single place. Would that be too much to ask before we fall? *Smirks*

Nevertheless, we are to keep on fighting, since the very idea of surrendering is adverse to our ideals. So for the Righteous Alliance, join in the fight to repulse the foes! Stand up for the League and all she stands for in her Last stand! Rally against the enemy, for we shall be in their thrall if we were to fall in this crucial moment! Drive them back, for we shall secure the throne of my sons and daughters and... Wait, that was my testament rather than my speech... Oh yes, I meant defend your freedom and your sovereign rights! Hold them at bay, as the League has been forced to put a mortgage upon our warships in order to repay her debts and my humble hundredth palace! Erh, you will remove this part before broadcasting my speech.

Varneshan the Undying making his Last speech, before a grievous accident occurred to him during the coup of 2406.

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i have ended my challenge with Nodachi.

Due to the lack of turns... Last one was in Feb.

So that game can be killed... And I am the winner... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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(bump)

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2x2 Challenge
turn 2406.2

Unless someone objects I think it is time for me to surrender http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif
I dont know if the Pandora class ship is a star distroyer or not but it doesnt matter. 2 of my planets are not rioting, so from lack of resources my ~60 ships should be gone next turn.
Good game http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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ah, parabolize just so you know you can only loose a maximum of one ship per turn to low resources.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">OOPS! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif
Well even then I dont think I can win http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, for certain I have been in the "all my planets are rioting" club at times. Not sure about how many ships can be "taken" each turn because it seemed I lost several per turn. But I also remember it scrapping units as well.

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Well, I just tested it and never lost more than one ship per turn..

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That's why I said it "seemed". But, it also took units...lots of units as well. Maybe I just read over my dwindling assets and never noticed it only took one ship.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana"> <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I think I missed some updates here. One moment the 'good guys' are about to be beaten, and now Parabolize is about to surrender.

More Updates please...

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Baron, shifts in outlooks can change radically in full-tech games...especially when one wonders into a system with a ship named, "Pandora" cloaked over a star.

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And even in regular games, the situation can be changed rather quickly, as you may recall from our own game Grazic. You were winning and my Empire was going down, and only a lack of supplies in your fleets and my infamous luck managed to save the day for my League. (And even then, I had half my planets rioting in the end)

As for updates, why your Queries shall be answered next turn Grazic when we will see whether the Pandora Box will unleash a certain torpedo or a puff of smoke. And later on, you shall have the answers you are seeking for. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif (Remember, I have other tricks besides Light Carriers and the ability to detect minefields at long range. *Smirks*)

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BOOM!

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Little Alneyan and Slynky were examining their toys, when the careless Alneyan seized the Torpedo and started toying with it. Still staring at his beloved warships, Slynky did not realize what danger he was in until Alneyan asked:
"Hey, what is this shiny rattle? It looks funny, but what are all these warning signs written on it?"

Setting aside his battleGroups, Slynky raised an eyebrow and glanced at the highly explosive substance being shaken to and fro.
"Put that back where you put it! If it wasn't for the fail save, we would have had quite an explosion here and..."
"What fail save? You mean that useless trigger here?"

Following this regrettable incident, Parabolize's fleet was unfortunately destroyed as well as the toy chest of the Good Guys. However, both Alneyan and Slynky managed to survive despite the bLast, the one warding off the bLast by his ingenious schemes (caution is highly advised when being anywhere near Alneyan, especially as an ally), and the other one sheltered by his infamous beginner luck.

Erh, I was merely making a follow-up of Slynky remark about me "playing around with all the toys in a full tech game". Now we will be back to the regular programs, with a less unusual update to come.

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That's funny, just plain funny http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif .

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Don't surrender yet P, We shall yet prevail! and Hey! Who are you calling "Good Guys"! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

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Ok lets play it somemore then http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Hey Joachim,

If you arn't to buried in games we could try to put together a rematch. Hopefully I will give you a little more challenge than the Last game.

Later
Fire

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Of course - The Last game was a wash with the empire start positions.
Settings? Same as Last time?

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Hi Joachim,

Same settings are fine with me. I think I still have them if you dont remember.

Later
Fire

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">No intel, ancient or religious.
Geo's balanced map.
otherwise KOTH? was that them?

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Hi Joachim,

No events, intel, anchient race, or religion. Three Large planets, 2000 racial points, balanced map, standard KOTH settings.

Later
Fire

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Yo, Little Alneyan, got any more of those little toys? I think I'm gonna need one after getting my butt kicked down in Wurtuy! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Cool, Could someone be so kind as to set this up for us please?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Cool, Could someone be so kind as to set this up for us please? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I can set it up for you guys if you'd like. Just so you know, I'll edit starting positions to make sure you guys didn't start next to each other (and also not completely on opposite sides of the map). So...what do you 2 say?

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Fine by me Slynky.

Please send me your & Michelles e mail. I lost my email base & had to start over. I also have to send Michelle a mech list & maybe some mechs.

Later
Fire

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Hehe, hey, Fire, isn't it great that Michelle is back in MW2? I know she likes it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

michelle_evans@charter.net

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I'm going to go ahead and post a game for you guys based on your "go-ahead". If Joachim doesn't agree, I can always delete it. But, if I know him, he won't have a problem...he's a good guy, a good player, and a good sport.

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All good, thanks for setting it up Slynky. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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

Enjoy your game, guys!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Do you still have the little gif I sent you from our Koth game? just a reminder of what gets kicked. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ April 29, 2004, 21:51: Message edited by: Electrum ]

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Hi Joachim,

I had a problem getting the game to accept my data so Slynky is redoing the game.

Later
Fire

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">OK. Just as I was about to do my first turn as well!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">OK. Just as I was about to do my first turn as well! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Let's try it again (don't know what happened to the first one, though). http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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Somebody wants to play a rated game?
I'm having some more free time and will be happy to play.
About game settings, I have not preferences.

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Speaking of challenges...

I'd like to see Fire and Phoenix-D have a game. Of course, I don't know their play availability but a game is much more enjoyable when you are in a game where you are more equal opponents.

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Finals.