PBW - Newbie Galactic Combat II Crisis Forum.

Greybeard · #1 March 14th, 2003, 06:26 PM

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 · #2 March 14th, 2003, 06:40 PM

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 · #3 March 14th, 2003, 07:54 PM

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

Martuk · #4 March 14th, 2003, 08:43 PM

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 · #5 March 15th, 2003, 07:29 PM

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)

Ragnarok · #6 March 15th, 2003, 08:02 PM

It's sad to see this game go down the drain, so to speak. As a replacment I had a fun time trying to figure out the empire I was running and basically start from scratch.

It's really a shame that a couple people who can't stand losing, or love cheating, can bring the game to its end with hardly any effort.

Ruatha · #7 March 15th, 2003, 08:09 PM

I'm not totally convinced all of them where aware of what they where doing.
Take Stalin who runs the CCCP for example. I don't see anything pointing to him playing more than one empire.
To build an alliance based upon out of game considerations might be considered bad style but that's not cheating. Still the end of this game will be the same, together they are unstoppable and it's just a matter of time.
In any other game I host I'll be more clear in stating what is allowed and what is not before the game starts.
And I'll be checking up on all replacements after this.

Still, it was good having the chance to host a game. And it was fun interactioning with you all, you too Rags, you fitted in well in your role as the Earth Alliance.