Rated Challenges Thread

[Slynky]

Originally posted by Joachim:
Heh guys, I can host it for you if you are willing to risk a complete newb in the case of setting up a game and map and the like....

Since I am already the subject of 2 grudges , I hope there isn't a 3rd one . Besides, you're getting your satisfaction in our KOTH game...no need to find another way to get even...say...putting my starting location in a nebula .

Seriously, though, with these basic steps:

(1) Start new game
(2) Turn off ruins
(3) Gen map over and over till you find one as I described below
(4) Save it off
(5) Edit to place specific players (according to how they joned the game)
(6) Save the map and load it when actually creating the game

(7) The info on PBW is fairly straightforward on how to do it...create the game
(8) Add each of us (under admin) if you want to be nice
(9) Wait for all empires to be uploaded
(A) Follow the instructions on PBW (and settings in this thread) to start the game

[Slynky]

Originally posted by primitive:
I'm serious, but maybe would be better to set out a call for a mapmaker. What about starting a separate thread for the grudge-match since I believe few people read the challenge thread every day (should help keep Gandalph P happy too )

Could also be fun to post some updates (and a bit of trashtalk) during the game

You will notice a new thread...

[Joachim]

Suerly a red nebulae would be excellent Slynky?

Game set up, does not want me to assign people, or I cant work it out. Go to screen, put in name and empire name, hit asign and i get a file to download

Oh, and let me apologise now for the probable mistakes I will make with this process!

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

Mark

[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.

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]

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 ?

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

[Alneyan]

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]

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.

[Slynky]

Originally posted by Alneyan:
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.

That strange problem still rears its ugly head. I wonder why it afflicts you when I point to an image on the Ratings site and you can't see it yet you can see the Ratings site. Strange.