"Gamey" tactics like "Rock, none" races

[Puke]

this is just sillyness. everything can be countered by something else, there is no fixed way to win. there are some things that are not so usefull, but there are no things that are always best to use.

Originally posted by spoon:
- Having three ship-training facilities on a sector is better than having only one.

in general yes, but not when you need the facility space for something else, or when you already have a significant advantage without training. this is the only item that i will come close to conceding.

Originally posted by spoon:
- Using PPBs in the midgame is better than using anything else.

unless someone has APBs in the midgame, or unless someone has phased shields in the midgame, or unless on person was slowed down researching mines when the other was not, or unless null space weapons are used to effect, or unless missile swarms catch someone without PD off guard. the "PPBs are the best" statement is old, tired, and just plain silly.

Originally posted by spoon:
Having 125% defense + bezerker will make you unbeatable against people unaware of how combat works.

ANYTHING is unbeatable against people unaware of how combat works. high defensive bonuses can be countered with the talisman, training, weapons with to hit bonuses, seekers, ramming (okay, maybe ramming isnt so good), or any number of other things.

Originally posted by spoon:
- Having 110% Maint Reduction is a huge advantage over people who don't realize how broken Maint Reduction is.

god, its so broken. it gives you an advantage in huge games, is worthless in small games, and is somewhat valueable to drop some points on in midsized games. I HATE those attributes that are worth spending points on, i wish spending points on maintenance reduction either did the same thing in any sized quadrant (or limited ship number, or short/long fixed-length game) or just didnt give you any benefit at all! DARN.

i appologize for my inflamitory remarks. i am a very small person. please moderate me down.