Open Rated Challenge
 

I have plenty of points to "give" away. That's the enticement.

Lots of people think (or know) I win games by "luck of the draw". That's also enticement.

And, I have a game slot open. That's no big deal http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif .

So, here is the deal:

Any rated player wiht at least one completed game can take the challenge under these game parameters:

ZERO racial points to distribute;
1 good starting homeworld;
Full tech at game start;
No intel;
No Ancient trait;
No Religious trait;
No Temporal trait;
One of the "larger" Tesco maps (made for KOTH games);
And (gentleman's agreement), no "openers" or "closers".
[edit] No ruins; no AI; any other setting not mentioned like KOTH.

48-hour turns.

First person to respond.

[ December 12, 2003, 13:43: Message edited by: Slynky ]

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responding

(i lose to much http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif )

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Well, it shall be an interesting game. I made the parameters without any particular empire in mind (though I have played in a somewhat similar game...but put parameters in it that changed it a lot).

And Primitive and I have played a similar game.

So, I don't really know what I plan to do...I just thought it might be interesting.

All we need is someone to find one of the larger Tesco KOTH maps and set it up.

And I don't care what rating a person may have...if it's only a few games, then it could be a matter of a few pieces of bad luck.

I welcome you to the game! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

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Maybe Asmala or Geo can find a Tesco map and set up the game parameters for us (hint, hint http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif ).

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Slynky, go ahead and create the game on PBW and once you both are joined and have your .emp files uploaded I'll create the first turn. You can be the game owner though right?

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You know I get easily confused... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif

If I am the game owner...does that mean I will have the possibility of "cheating" (by running turn after turn at home and check out the map ahead of time...Asmala told me that could be done). If so, though I don't believe in cheating, I'd rather not put myself in a situation where it could even be questioned.

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

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Here it is.

Yep it's very easy to cheat if you know the game master password. Fortunately people here are generally sincere so it's not a big issue. But I think it's better if your opponent doesn't have to think of possible cheating.

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Ok. Actually I could have changed the game master password to something you didn't know and still made you game owner which would have avoided that problem. But if Asmala doesn't mind being game owner, so much the better. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Tks, guys, for your attention and help. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

(I didn't think about changing the master pswd, Geo)

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Grrr http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon8.gif

I'll design an empire file and upload it if people at work ever give me a break! Friday is supposed to be easier http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

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sadly i dont think we will get very many turns in today (about the time you get home i am going to gamers gathering) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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Geoschmo, how do you upload the first turn if you're not the game admin? Some nice PBW admin special feature? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I get home about 6:30. And I usually stay up late on Friday nights...but you may be gone a long time to that gathering... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif .

And depending on the gamestart, I might be able to get a few in at work.

Good luck!

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What is te first thing anyone does when they design a empire in a high tech game? Drop the intelligence right? Well for the second time I have forgotten to do just that (a full 120%). Asmala could you please remake the game http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif . Funny part is Slynky was in the other game i did this http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif .

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, it's better to check one's skills against an empire built correctly than just getting a win...so a restart is in order.

Of course, now that you have seen my empire, I wouldn't expect radical changes in yours.... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . Just put those "research" points to another Category(s)...might I suggest agg/def?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">What game was that? The 2-4-6-8 (or whatever) game?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">What game was that? The 2-4-6-8 (or whatever) game? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">yes
and yes agg/def

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I've set up a new game.

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So I see. Thanks for your trouble, Asmala http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

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Thank you http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Turn 50:

Parabolize surrenders!

I know I had you on the ropes, so to speak, with my fleet of 20 ships. What astounded me was no matter what I killed (about 25 or 20 planets and 15 or so battleships), you stayed in 1st place! WOW http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif .

You must be darn good at empire management. I ran into mineral problems a lot.

Your request for a rematch (or another game/chance) is agreed upon. It seems only fair to do this: since I posted the Last challenge and you accepted, I will take a rematch at whatever settings you decide. Fair enough?

Thanks for the game. It's tough being in 2nd place the whole game! My invading fleet was kind of a gamble since I couldn't seem to get in first place any other way.

So, let me know.

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look at my empire
I was bent on building big planets at any cost. The 13 ships you killed were just built (9% trained). I realy needed more defence than that.
I am happy with the same settings for the new game. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 19, 2003, 00:52: Message edited by: parabolize ]

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No imagination, huh? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif (just kidding) I was giving you a chance to post settings that you liked.

Then all we need is a kind soul to set us up with a game.

BTW, someone posted a message about Meson BLasters...surprised to see them?

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ya why the meson bLasters? they take to much rads for me
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, a LOT less rads than the PPBs. Check it out!

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Game's set up for you guys, enjoy! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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

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It's up and running, let me know if there's any problems.

Good luck to you both!

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Thanks, Nodachi http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .

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I shall take thine challenge, need ip, though.

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I'm a noob.

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Thanks, Ssweepy, but the original challenge was met and completed and Parabolize asked for a rematch...which is under way. If you are interested in such a game, I think Parabolize likes that style and I know a few others do as well. You might post a new message and see. Also, you said you were a noob...that's a heck of a game for a noob to get into...hehe... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif