Rated Challenges Thread

#1 May 30th, 2004, 11:25 AM

Well, I see the game, so I'll just join and save you the bother.

Mark

Joachim · #2 May 31st, 2004, 01:47 AM

Did you guys want to use Geo's balance mod given the rated grudge-ness of this one?

Alneyan · #3 May 30th, 2004, 02:00 PM

I think it would be better with this mod. Its purpose is to make all systems be the same, with an equal number of planets in every one.

Besides, it will save the hassle of deciding which kind of atmosphere to pick among the teams. Otherwise, I guess Primitive and myself would have a hard time agreeing on whether to take None or something else. (I do have a poor recollection of a certain game where I went for None. *Winks at Joachim*)

Slynky · #4 May 30th, 2004, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alneyan:
I think it would be better with this mod. Its purpose is to make all systems be the same, with an equal number of planets in every one.

Not sure Mark wants to use it (he's coming back after a year off) and I know Primitive doesn't like it. Might check with them beforehand.

So, my French friend, no comments on your characticature

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#5 May 30th, 2004, 03:06 PM

I've no idea what the balance mod is, or what it does. I'd rather play without.

Alneyan · #6 May 30th, 2004, 03:09 PM

Are you speaking about the other thread? If it is so, the said footage is a wonderful "-" on my computer. But if I launch the mothballed IE, I can indeed see your malicious work.

Do not fret dear Slynky ; I shall go back to this other thread as soon as I am done plotting in another game. (Read, as soon as I can figure out something witty to throw back at a certain Slynky)

Slynky · #7 May 30th, 2004, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Mark the Merciful:
I've no idea what the balance mod is, or what it does. I'd rather play without.

A quick rundown:

It creates a galaxy with (one of) every kind of planet type and atmosphere except NONE. They are all the same size and same resource percentages. No nebulas, asteroid fields, black hole systems, etc. One asteroid field in each system...@ 300% for every resource. All planets are 100%. No moons (as there are no NONE atmospheres). So, in short, no matter what colony type and atmos you take, you are sure to have 3 dome chances in every system and one breathable. It's considered a way to remove a bit more of the luck from a game and I've played on it several times. I like the balance. Others dislike the excitement of knowing what's in each system...Primitive, for one, I believe.