Expert player looking for challenge, or masochistic Newbie?
 

The Glorious Zax Empire in NGC3 at PBW is looking for a new leaderr.
The empire has some assets, some large fleets and has aquired some Talisman ships despite not being religious.
It is challanged by a very strong threeway alliance, the odds of it's long time survival seems poor, but it still has a lot of bite to give.

It is a Merchant Rock Carbon Dioxide race with superior intelligence, has advanced storage techniques and impressive maintnance and in other areas tweaked aswell.

If anyone else in NGC3 can give some more accurate information than my feeble spies have produced feel free to post here.

If you want to give it a try please go ahead!

(Newbie) Galactic Combat 3 in PBW, the first free slot for a long time in this 20 player 255 systems game!

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The Vorlon Intel network indicates that they still have some friends willing to sell and loan them resources and ships....

While I am on the other side of the Galaxy and cant speak for the 3 way alliance - would you consider a 5 turn truce to let the new player assess the situation?

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I'm not involved in the war, to far away. Only knows what loser and others have posted and what my scout ships have showed me.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, depends. If a expert player is going to take over, 5 turns might be a bit much, I'd suggest 3 turns. A masochistic newbie may be granted 5 turns... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

And I can only speak for myself. Roanon, Teal?

As to more accurate informations about the current situation of ZAX: look at this thread. The details revealed here might be interesting. Also take a look at the NGC3 story thread.

Things actually look quite grim for this empire (see thread title http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ). So we are looking for someone who wants to make the Last fight of this empire as tough as possible for it's enemies http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif .

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I'm interested in this but I'm not a very good RP player since I have neither time nor skills to write stories. Does it matter?

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Not for long I hope http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

As for the truce, I hesitate to let a few hundred ships sit around doing nothing, I have other enemies that need the attention of these ships which I hoped to be free for other actions soon. As Asmala is not really a bad player, we are already making a bad deal with this exchange http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif A few turns with limited actions might be ok though, check the turn file Asmala and tell us what you think you will need.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">No problem, Loser (former player of ZAX) hadn't time for writing stories either. That's just for the few of us who have too much time http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif .

Give us a challenging fight, that's all we ask for http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif .

[edit] Roanon, you're too fast http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif [/edit]

[ February 03, 2004, 16:03: Message edited by: Vezzra ]

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Man, you are mad. But if you're interested in this, PM me your e-mail address and I'll tell you everything.

It is complicated.

And poorly organized.

And a losing situation.

Good luck.

[ February 03, 2004, 22:19: Message edited by: Loser ]

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Loser, it doesn't matter if it's poorly organized or a losing situation. All I hope is that you have some ships so I will be able to go on the rampage! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Uh-oh, everyone fasten your seat belts http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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fastened.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

Re: Expert player looking for challenge, or masochistic Newbie?
 

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Uh-oh, everyone fasten your seat belts http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I cannot. As a cartoon character it is my duty, nay, my honer, to go hurtling through the window so that millions of children may be entertained! It is my challenge, it is my honor and my privilage! [CUE HEROEIC MUSIC!]

*an anvil falls on Narf*

*a hand extends from under the anvil and the pointing finger indicates the anvil*

AND THUS, COMEDY IS FURTHERED! VIVA LE HUMORLUTION!

i deeply apologize for any and all mangling of real heroeic scenes.

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Loser, please convert the link in your sig to use an html tag instead of the URL UBB one. The UBB tag breaks when it encounters characters such as % and can not make the hyperlink. The extreme length of it is breaking the page formatting for me. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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

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Well, I've taken over the empire now. Situation is fairly what I expected. A few systems left and a couple of ships so I can put up some resistance. However I'd appreciate a small truce so I can see what is happening and where. Loser has obviously missed turns so the log, especially combat log, is very loooong. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

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I didn't miss any turns before I quit. I'm not That Guy. I'm The Other Guy. The one that quits, but does not let turns slip. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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You've missed at least one turn since there is at least two turns' worth combat replays. About 50 or so. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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Loser did miss the turn when he quit. Not many serious combats, though.
What kind of truce for how long do you need? I have already given orders for this turn, but no serious advances. I can stop where I am for 1 or 2 turns. Your choice, what time do you think you will need? The remaining planets in systems that are already liberated will be continued to be conquered, of course.
I think Ruatha will wait for your turn before processing, if it is within reasonable time. How long do you think you will need to do this turn?

[ February 04, 2004, 16:30: Message edited by: Roanon ]

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Well, crap. I guess I am That Guy...

Whoops.

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Roanon, I'd need a truce about 50 turns to recover but I'll be happy if you stop advancing, say, at 3-5 turns. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Yep, no serious battles. Only few ships lost (about 100) and some planets (about 50) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

I'm starting to do my turn now but it seems it'll take some time. I don't even want to think how long the turn takes from bigger players. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

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a note on my Last post: the image of whiley coyote doing the speach kept popping into my head while i was writing it and i think it makes it funnier.

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Good luck Asmala for you will need it. Having a look at the trade figures is more than enough to make me question the current status of the Zax Society. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif All our wishes our survival go to your Society on behalf of our Republic. (This Empire was said to be in a very bad situation, but it was nothing compared to the Zax. But who knows after all what sorts of tricks Asmala can pull out from under his sleeve?)

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No one listened to me when I announced the treachery of the Kilrah and suggested everyone break their alliances with them. Now everyone is paying the price. My time is limited, but seems to have been extended while the Kilrah attends to bigger fish...

Greybeard, for the Argon Confederation

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Thanks Alneyan, I will indeed need luck. I've just done my turn and I noticed that only luck beyond imagination could save the empire. I just try to set as high price to my planets as possible, but I fear they will go almost for nothing. But time will tell the price. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, we *did* listen and broke our alliances with a few selected enemies. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif Now this didn't seem to satisfy you. We are deeply depressed by this, we *are* trying to head you advices and you still are not happy with this. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Please tell us what our humble empire can do to make you happier.

And we are letting you survive because we really love your repeated announcements of upcoming galactic doom. We would miss them if you leave us. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">*thinks hard if he wants to defeat Asmala or to make him happy*
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, we *did* listen and broke our alliances with a few selected enemies. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif Now this didn't seem to satisfy you. We are deeply depressed by this, we *are* trying to heed your advice and you still are not happy with this. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Please tell us what our humble empire can do to make you happier.

And we are letting you survive because we really love your repeated announcements of upcoming galactic doom. We would miss them if you leave us. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Roanon: I'm sure that as the Kilrah leader, you would sorely miss having the Argonites to amuse you and provide planets with well built facilities for you to conquer. Your "humble empire?" could try to be honorable, as you so often claim to be. Oh, it's way too late for that http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif Our only regret is that we trusted you when you stated that you wanted to join in fighting the Nyxians together.

We are keeping our side of the agreement by fighting to the best of our ability for the benefit of others.

[This game has been fun and very educational. Thanks]...Greybeard http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Dear Greybeard, we indeed still are honoring our promises. Please note that we never promised that we would attack the Nyxian Empire. Although we have been considering it, and it was a tough decision and a close call. We then did what we always promised, and that was to enter the Nyxian/Zaxxon war. We are deeply sorry that our choice of sides did not match your implications, but we guess there are other empires that are hurt even more by this decision.

The Kilrah/Argon war is a totally independent decision, and was mostly caused by the numerous border conflicts between you and our ally, the Frost Collective - we just had to honor our promise that our humble empire would aid them against a superior foe. We really admire your spirited resistance. This confirms that we indeed have made the correct decision, and chosen a worthy foe who is not surrendering to despair when outnumbered. Someone who really is worth to find a honorable death while fighting, someone probably a real Kilrah by heart. You will always have a special place of honor in our gallery of fallen enemies - should you finally fall.

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Nothing personal, this is just business http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif You see, Warlord Roanon of the Kilrah is warrior at heart, and it is sometimes very difficult even for me to understand his decisions http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

The game is indeed a lot of fun, and it was really nice to play with and against you - and still is. I hope that you also still have some fun, sorry if I have ruined it a bit for you - I know I was not nice to you http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif . But I had to choose someone - after all, there can be only one...

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">*again, the BC comic clam*
Roanon is an immortal!

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<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Sure I am. Do you think I would do all that work to become Evil Overlord of the Galaxy (tm) if I couldn't enjoy it for unlimited time?