PBW - Newbie Galactic Combat II Crisis Forum.

[Geckomlis]

For the record:
Ruatha has been, and remains, an impeccable PBW game host. For PBW to function, two elements are required: trust and fun. NGC2 has ceased to have either attribute for me, for exactly the same reasons Ruatha has stated. At this point, I believe the game is irretrievably bollixed and not worth a recovery effort.

The only reasons I have not withdrawn from the game before now is:
I wanted to provide every possible courtesy to an excellent host and my fellow, honest, players.
I wish to build a reputation in the PBW community as a consistently reliable player.

Ruatha, thank you for all your fine efforts in NGC2. I look forward to participating in any future game where you will be a host or a player.

Gecko

[Katchoo]

I may not always be the swiftest nail in the drawer, but 7 people in one game, who all live in the same, very remote part of Russia, sounds awfully wrong.

The game is still relatively new (just above 60+ turns), so I say boot 'em out. I'm willing to come in as a replacement, and i'm sure others are too.

Trust your gut, Ruatha.

[Greybeard]

I also have the utmost respect for Ruatha and he has done a great job hosting this game.

I agree with all of the remarks made by Geckomlis.

This game seems to be too far gone to be viable. It was really fun early, but not any longer. I have made partnerships with almost everyone except the "soviet block players" to fend off intel attacks every turn, and have still lost 4-5 ships to mutiny every turn. I expect that several of the players who quit did so because of the "tone" the game was taking. Even if the offenders are removed, I already have seen most of the map and know everyone's position. Most of the exploration aspect is gone.

Personally, it would be better to start a similar game with the clean players and others who would like to join. The game concept is great.

Finally, have you discussed this with Geoschmo? IIRC, it is against PBW rules for a person to have more than one account. The offenders should be Banned from PBW.

Looking forward to starting a new game...Greybeard

[Stone Mill]

So much for Perestroika.
It may be the cold war all over again!!!

But, if I may suggest:

Make lemonade out of lemons, people. What do you think of setting up another PBW game in good will, allowing a Russia vs. the US scenario, 8 vs. 8?

Kind of like when Rocky fought Ivan Drago?

[Gryphin]

I'm interested in playing either the new game or existing.

[Martuk]

Actually I'll prefer to remain neutral, I'm from Spain and I have not been affected by this alliances ... (crossing fingers) But I admit that after that accusations the game have lost most of it's interest, that is not war, but diplomacy. Martuk

[Ruatha]

Hi all.
If I don't get any information or ideas to change my mind before tomorrow sunday I will delete the game.

This discussion hasn't come up with any viable alternatives.

I'm sorry about all this and I can understand if you feel a bit upset that a game that you have played for months is cancelled, still, I see no alternatives.

I hope to see some of you in other PBW games in the future.
I'm not sure I'll start another Galactic Combat game, but as I like big maps and many players I just might.

James (Ruatha)