Strategy Articles!

Fyron · #1 March 13th, 2003, 04:05 AM

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8.0 How to Win in SEIV by Machiavelli XLVII

ROFLMAO!

So who here is Machiavelli XLVII?

Stone Mill · #2 March 13th, 2003, 04:12 AM

Thanks, guys.

I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

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Originally posted by Fyron:
ROFLMAO! So who here is Machiavelli XLVII?

Do you have anyone in mind that would fit that description from multiplayer games? I'm hoping that that one would be a fun one to write!

Ragnarok · #3 March 13th, 2003, 04:36 AM

I'm not that great at writting articles so I'll leave that to others.

Slick, if you want, I will convert everything that is gathered together into HTML format for everyone to enjoy. I'm thinking of doing that for the FAQ too if the guys that did it do not mind it being done. But I have to ask them.

[ March 13, 2003, 17:59: Message edited by: Ragnarok ]

Master Belisarius · #4 March 13th, 2003, 04:44 AM

Really liked your work!

But think, it should be the chapter 2!

The first chapter should be somethinkg like "How to create a good *.emp file?", because think that without a decent *.emp to play, is near to impossible try to win.

After see the empire characteristics of an human player at the first contact, I know if will be a balanced game or not...

3HattedDragon · #5 March 13th, 2003, 07:53 AM

Very nice article, Stone Mill! It left me wishing you had written the others as well

As a new player, your article really highlighted how much more aggressive I could be. I have frequently found myself either wasting resources (not enough storage) or waiting around for mining facilities to build. I won't be building any escort scouts in the early turns anymore either.

Thanks!
3hd

Kamog · #6 March 13th, 2003, 08:33 AM

Excellent article, Stone Mill! Thank you, those strategies are very helpful!

Stone Mill · #7 March 14th, 2003, 12:29 AM

Cheers, mates! Pleased to hear your comments.

Rags/Slick, I really appreciate your opinions on hosting this, you did such a nice job with the FAQ. As you can see, the format is a bit different. Are you suggesting a hosted HTML page on someone's site?

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Originally Posted by MB:
The first chapter should be something like "How to create a good *.emp file?", because think that without a decent *.emp to play, is near to impossible try to win.

After see the empire characteristics of an human player at the first contact, I know if will be a balanced game or not...

I agree, and good suggestion. There is a need for discussing creating a good empire... would be logical as #1.

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Originally posted by 3HattedDragon:
Very nice article, Stone Mill! It left me wishing you had written the others as well

Well, I'm going to try and bang one article out every so often... On a few topics I have something in mind already. I should have another one up next week. On the topics for which I am not an expert, I will include strategies / ideas I've read from other players, and cite them as needed.

A Strategy Article is an inside look how a player approaches a certain aspect of the game. It is not necessarily right or wrong, or all-inclusive. I welcome anyone who wishes to try one, you can model my format, if you please. It is a neat opportunity to do a bit of creative writing. If you have an idea, or wish for me to clean it up for you, you can always send me an email or forum message, or post here.

Since this sort of thing is something I don't mind, I will continue to try an put together some decent articles. (As long as you don't get tired of my long-windedness).