"Gamey" tactics like "Rock, none" races

1FSTCAT · #1 December 20th, 2002, 06:26 AM

What does everyone think about players that use Rock, none? To me, it seems like an obvious advantage. So much so, that it almost seems like cheating, or "unsportsman-like".

What does everyone else think?

--Ed

[ December 20, 2002, 04:45: Message edited by: 1FSTCAT ]

Krsqk · #2 December 20th, 2002, 06:29 AM

Nah, the real advantage is taking tiny no-atmosphere gas giants.

I assume you mean rock/None combination. I haven't seen it used to great advantage yet. That doesn't mean it couldn't be, just that I haven't run into it.

PvK · #3 December 20th, 2002, 06:42 AM

I think we need a better explanation of the supposed abuse.

Assuming there is one atmosphere and planet type that offers more opportunities, it would be self-correcting if players know about it, because presumably more players would tend to pick that combination, resulting in more competition for it.

PvK

1FSTCAT · #4 December 20th, 2002, 06:48 AM

I wouldn't go so far as to call it an "abuse", and I did say "seems" like cheating..

It seems to me like there's always moons floating around, and they're absolutely perfect for a race that can use them... (I'm stating the obvious aren't I?)

--Ed

Quikngruvn · #5 December 20th, 2002, 07:13 AM

I don't, because Rock/None has two distinct disadvantages: fewer large and huge planets, and no breathable gas giants. Heck, I consider Ice/None almost a handicap....

Quikngruvn

Graeme Dice · #6 December 20th, 2002, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PvK:
I think we need a better explanation of the supposed abuse.

Assuming there is one atmosphere and planet type that offers more opportunities, it would be self-correcting if players know about it, because presumably more players would tend to pick that combination, resulting in more competition for it.

PvK

Rock/None has the most facility slots of its type, but is worse off in the long run because you can't get gas/none.

This thread describes this in more detail.