Are you tough enough to be the "King of the Hill"?

[Slynky]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Geoschmo vs Cheeze 2401.8

You must be mistaken Minister. I am by no means as expert in the scientific fields as you are, but intelligent plants? How can this be possible? How could plants have evolved the ability to use tools and construct space ships?

LOL @ Geo.

Hey, Geo, you live TOO far north to have the proper respect for KUDZU! That single word will answer the above question.

[geoschmo]

I have heard of it. I heard you don't have to actually build houses in some places down there. Just lash some poles together for a frame and come back in a few days and cut holes for the windows.

Geoschmo

[Slynky]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
I have heard of it. I heard you don't have to actually build houses in some places down there. Just lash some poles together for a frame and come back in a few days and cut holes for the windows.

Geoschmo

I think you have a good grasp of the situation...

In all seriousness, I read somewhere that Kudzu in optimal conditions can grow nearly a foot a day.

And back to "space plants"...now you know how intelligent plant life evolved...

[Slynky]

Gandalph -vs- Slynky 2405.1



(I figured a map might make it more interesting, so...)

Orange is Slynky and green is Gandalph.

Starting fairly close to each other, I tried to cut his exploration and colonizing off down through points 1 and 2. This was unsuccessful as shared points 1 and 2 early in the game.

With significant events ocurring around turn 40 (or so), I took control of point 1 while he took control of point 2.

But not without harmful effects. Gandalph lost a significant part of his fleet in his bid to take control (and glass planets) at point 1. I was able to take good control of that system by doubling back my fleet and killing the rest of his fleet.

Meanwhile, he wiped me like a raw booger at point 2. I had to scramble to prevent any further incursions northward from that point.

While all this was going on, I kept up my exploration/colonizing efforts. This gave me a good share of the galaxy (you can see by the map).

Not sure Gandalph's frame of mine but he seemed to let the areas we fought in stay the way they were and make an effort to expand to the west (toward point 3). We shared some systems there (2) and he had a fleet with several warships and "full mine-sweeping" capabilities moving with his MANY colony ships. But I was already entrenched enough to defend the first planet he attacked (point 3). His warships were killed attacking a planet with 5 platforms. (I think he had bad luck in movement as his ships moved into range of MY platforms but not in range of his weapons AND, I hit 100%). This left about 8 colony ships and 5 sweepers without a guard...so they are huddling over a planet of his (that I assume have mines).

In another area, I captured a colony ship of his and moved his breathers to a juicy planet of mine that was converted from 6 facs to 30 facs (142% minerals!).

In the most recent turns, I have begun an assualt on his planets into point 2.

For the first time in the game, I have become more relaxed and feel more confident. With over 100k research and 70 (superior, I think) ships, I think a victory might be waiting for me. Of course, ANY good player should be wary of a "killer" fleet that could show up at any turn.

The whole game, BTW, has only had DUCs (and a few missiles) for ship weapons. In fact, I just now upgraded to DUC 5s! (A much different game than I played with Mark the Merciful).

[geoschmo]

Geoschmo vs Cheeze 2402.5

No maps yet. Too early in the game and don't want to give away too much information.

A little bit of action the Last couple turns. Cheeze got to meet my Herbacide class fighters. They do a nice job "mowing down" his ships. Got a couple more colony ships, and a couple of escorts.

I was not thinking much about the escorts until I saw the design. Boarding parties. Aha! Trying to get some easy colony tech are we? Hehe. Might have worked too if I hadn't had my fighters and missle frigates around. Now that I know what's going on I'll have to make sure my colony ships have an escort.

Speaking of my missle frigates. One took out a UF colony ship, but took heavy damage to his ramming tactics. I guess my captains are too stupid to stay out of ramming range even though their missles would easily allow them to do so. Ah well.

Lost one fighter squadron to a UF minefield. Not unexpected, but I had to try it anyway to see if he had mines yet.

Geoschmo

[primitive]

"Pulsating music, lots of horns and drums. The camera flies low over a barren landscape, strange animals roam the plains, small volcanos and tarpits are everywhere. Music rises to a crescendo, heavy chanting are added, as the camera takes a spin around a mud village where brute half-men dances around a bloodstained altar. Camera moves on to a half built (or half demolished) stone castle and flies in through an open hole in the wall, and comes to rest at a huge barbarian pacing the floor. Music toned down and fading to the sound of his steps."

For 11 months an impatient Primitive have paced the floor of his palace. A number of aides are running around taking care of more menial tasks, like research and colonizing the many available planets in the near vicinity. Scouts had been sent out in all directions, but as yet there is no sign of the upstart Lordling who challenged Primitives ambition to become the King.

"The sound of another set of steps can be heard, faster and lighter"

A messager have arrived:
- Primordial one, I bear good news. The enemy have been spotted at Last. The scout sent South and East have found two small enemy colonies in the Galgamis system.

With a mighty roar, Primitive calls for an assembly of the warriors at the Great Hall.

"Camera moves from warrior to warrior, each more brutish and dirtylooking than the previous one. Before it comes to rest on Primitive sitting on a throne."

- Make my warships ready, we leave at once.
"The hall goes suddenly silent, everybody looks embarrassedly away or down. Only a wizened little man with frizzy gray hair have the audacity to meet Primitves eyes."
- Councellor Grafenfelt, what causes this strange silence ?
- O magnificently unwashed one, may I complement you on your extra pungent body odor today.
- No sucking up you little weasel, answer my question.
- There are no warships. Greatest savage.
- NO SHIPS !!! And why is that so ?
- There has simply not been time, Rancid one. We have had all our shipyards building colonizers.
- Then build me some warships FAST, or I will cut your head off and display it on the tip of my rusty (yet pointy) spear. And make them big, with big guns.
- Ehh, Those new stains on your loincloth are very becoming…
- No stalling Grafenfelt. I want my ships NOW !!!!!
- Ahh, you see stutters the little man. We do not know how to build any warships yet. Our research have all been on other stuff, like mines and theoretical sciences.
- WHAT !!! MINES !!! That’s a cowards weapon, I’ll have your head….

Luckily for the poor councillor the exchange are disturbed by another messenger.
- The enemy are spotted in the west (turn 13).

Primitive VS Lord Chane. Turn 20
We had a 3 planet start. Started probably as far apart as possible, as we met on both sides of the galaxy at approximately the same time. Divided the universe equally between us, and we are now both laying mines to protect our holdings. Luckily I remembered to do the ritual sacrifice of a goat before the game, so I got an uncanny number of large breathables in my half of the universe. Hopefully Lord Chane doesn't know that trick as it have not reached the FAQ yet

[Slynky]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Geoschmo vs Cheeze 2402.5

No maps yet. Too early in the game and don't want to give away too much information.

A little bit of action the Last couple turns. Cheeze got to meet my Herbacide class fighters. They do a nice job "mowing down" his ships. Got a couple more colony ships, and a couple of escorts.

I was not thinking much about the escorts until I saw the design. Boarding parties. Aha! Trying to get some easy colony tech are we? Hehe. Might have worked too if I hadn't had my fighters and missle frigates around. Now that I know what's going on I'll have to make sure my colony ships have an escort.

Speaking of my missle frigates. One took out a UF colony ship, but took heavy damage to his ramming tactics. I guess my captains are too stupid to stay out of ramming range even though their missles would easily allow them to do so. Ah well.

Lost one fighter squadron to a UF minefield. Not unexpected, but I had to try it anyway to see if he had mines yet.

Geoschmo

Couple of good puns in there, Geo!

Boarding parties at turn 25? Wow! I bet you have some work cut out for you.

[Slynky]

Primitive -vs- Lord Chane

I could have quoted you, Primitive, but, your book was deemed TOO lengthy... .

What I wanted to say was that THIS was the cool kind of game play that makes reading the KOTH thread fun.

I've played both of you before and, without divulging tactics, I can say without too much worry that both of you aproach the game alike. BOTH of you are warriors!

I look forward to more narrative and, the inevitable blood!

[DavidG]

LOL Nice review Primitive.

[Ragnarok]

Interesting way of putting it Primitive. I liked it alot.

Oh, and would someone care to join me on the middle of the hill? I am starting to get lonely up here and plus I have nothing to do right now. Who is close to being up here?