The neutral challenge

Alpha Kodiak · #28 February 6th, 2001, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by WhiteHojo:
Ok - an observation on the N.C.(Nuetral Challenge - tired of spelling it out)...

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So I started a new N.C. w/computer bonus on Low - 30 turns into it and I'm still in 12th place (Last), by a fairly large margin. So maybe I'll get my wish this time.

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You may indeed get your wish....

I started a new game and decided to give the AI a low bonus for pretty much the same reason. I got first contact with the Sergetti (sp?) on turn 37. We were naturally at war within a couple of turns. He has light cruisers with DUC 4s, CSM 3s and PDs. I have frigates (just finished researching destroyer) with DUC 2s and CSM 1s. I don't know how this is going to play out yet, but the first combat was a rude awakening.

I have played this set up a number of times and this game (turn 37) was the longest I have been left alone. I always pick the defaul large quadrant, either mid-life, spiral or galactic edge, with a high number of computer races but no neutrals. I almost envy those who get left alone for more than 100 turns.