Nation Challenge (attn: Dogscoff & Growltigga)

Puke · #1 December 20th, 2001, 02:23 AM

hey guys. I liked your idea of a game between the old world and us over here in the colonies, and it looks like someone has beat you to it (tho there should be room for another)

Check out the "International War" game on the PBW server, described as follows:

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Game description
Finally a game of international fighting. This is a game of 2 teams. International, i.e. europe, asia, etc. vs. North America. There will be 2 teams of 5 people. The first team to lose all its members are the losers.

When you sign up, please e-mail me and tell me where you are from, and then when everybody has joined up, I will announce what the teams are.

If there are more than 5 members applying for the team, it is a first come first serve basis, and you unfortunately will not be allowed to play. Tell your friends about this game, it's gonna be great.

No Intel

Starting resources: 100000
Starting planets: 5,
Home planet value: Good
Score display: all
Technology level: Medium
Racial points: 5000
Quadrant Size: Large
Large
Event frequency: None
Event severity: Low or none
Technology cost: Medium
Maximum units: 5000
Maximum ships: 5000
Computer players: Low
Computer difficulty: High
Computer player bonus: High
Neutral empires: Yes,

Game information
Owner:
Turn number: 2402.7
Players/max: 10/10
Last turn: Dec 17, 2001 9:33:48 PM PST
Next turn: Dec 19, 2001 9:33:48 PM PST
Turn duration: 48 hours
Turn automation: Fully automatic turns (key)
SE4 Version: Stock v1.49

I dont know who is who in the game, and the forum is not open to the public, but it is possible to check the stats. I am fairly certain that the Dominion of Canada is fighting on the side of good and right, and they are placed well enough. on the other hand, im fairly sure that the Kindom of Belgium is one of the bad guys and they are placed slightly higher. oh well, its only turn 27 so i dont need to see our guys in ranks 1 - 5 just yet.

anybody have any insider information on this game?

[ 20 December 2001: Message edited by: Puke ]

Gryphin · #2 December 20th, 2001, 11:18 PM

Growltigga,
I would be interested in a PBEM with you. You seem to have the same experiance level I do. I have about 40 or so hours into the gaame. Before that it was SE III, Empire Deluxe, Civ II,
I'll post the full list in "How old are you" formum tommorrow. I'm still writing it.
This does not constitute a challenge so much as an offer. I feel if we both enjoy it, then we both win, Scores are unimportant to me.
Are you game?

Growltigga · #3 December 21st, 2001, 02:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Puke:
hey guys. I liked your idea of a game between the old world and us over here in the colonies, and it looks like someone has beat you to it (tho there should be room for another)

[ 20 December 2001: Message edited by: Puke ]

Bugger, isn't it typical that when you come up with a good idea, some swine is already there (normally it happens when I come up with a whizzo plan for making money)

Not sure I like this concept of America vs the rest of the world - we need to differentiate and have USA vs various nations eg US vs UK etc

May be Dogscoff and I need to come up with a suitable tag team concept we can apply to this

Puke · #4 December 21st, 2001, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Growltigga:
Not sure I like this concept of America vs the rest of the world - we need to differentiate and have USA vs various nations eg US vs UK etc

you're just upset because we get all the good Canadian players and you're stuck with the Swiss.

(anyone here from Switzerland? no offense, really. i just tried to pick somewhere i didnt see anyone from.)

Growltigga · #5 December 21st, 2001, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by Puke:

you're just upset because we get all the good Canadian players and you're stuck with the Swiss.

What sport are you talking about? ice hockey? cos I am not sure the Canadians are any good at any other sport are they? (cue heavy flaming from all forum lurkers north of the US border :mad

I would rather have the Swiss personally, they are good for chocolate, fondues, the occassional laugh and large chested ladies

Growltigga · #6 December 21st, 2001, 11:59 AM

Gryphin, definately game on for a PBEM - given that I am about as useful with a computer as I am at line dancing - I am not sure how PBEM works - do you know?

Growltigga · #7 December 21st, 2001, 04:44 PM

Afternoon all, right

first off, dumbluck - well efficient response my man - you must have too much sugar in your blood stream, also hope maccie D's sausage patty doesn't give you wind

second, dogscoff - the honour of the Brits is at stake here as we really do not want another bunker hill do we - any assistance would be well appreciated.

third, gryphin - count me in for the PBEM - I will be on holiday until the new year, then in Arizona and then Madrid so we will need to kick the game off say toward the end of January. Which also gives me a little time to get the hang of the game and sus the PBEM thingy.

fourth - honour dictates that I issue a challenge before the game starts so heregoes

"Gryphin - come and have a go if you think you're hard enough" - the UK forum jockeys may understand this better

fifth - question - do you still have alien races on a PBEM or is it a simple - there's Gryphin's empire - kick him in the happysacks?

sixth - sharks??? I'll do sharks if you do skunks - I am a traditional type and will stick with the terran ship types albeit my empire is called the Solar Federation

seventh - 47? I couldn't possibly abuse such an old chap (NB Moderators - this is not flaming)

eighth - Gryphin - I should point out that I charge �150 per hour or �300 for three questions

Krakenup · #8 December 21st, 2001, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by Growltigga:
eighth - Gryphin - I should point out that I charge �150 per hour or �300 for three questions

How much do you charge for answers?

Growltigga · #9 December 21st, 2001, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by Krakenup:
How much do you charge for answers?

they come free with the deal, what's your next question?

Gryphin · #10 December 21st, 2001, 06:22 PM

Growltigga,
1st) dumbluck, Yes, thanks for a fast reply
2nd) doscuff, please remind Mister Tigga that the Red Coats won the battle of * Breeds Hill *, (It just cost them dearly)
I am saving a famous quote for an appropriate time
3rd) The end of January sounds good for me for the same reasons
4th) Challenge hereby accepted. Not only am I hard enough, but I am good enough as well, (a pun you will understand some day)
5th) As for my happy sacks, You and what armada?
5th) < broad grin > Hmm, in the USA, we derogatorily refer to Lawyers as * Sharks *. I will be using one of the easier to see ship sets.
6th) Correct, you don't have what it takes to abuse me, (maybe when you are older)
Moderators: Please allow for friendly banter between me and my young but honorable opponent.
7th) I should point out that the *check is in the mail *

I wish I could meet you in Arizona. I have photos of the area around Tucson at my website. www.windingstream.com
I put my gameing history in * How Old Are You Thread *
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