Anyone willing to accept a newbie?

Jayalin · #1 January 9th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Hullo there.

I've been a loyal fan of the series since SEII. I currently own the SEIV Gold edition, and I was hoping to get involved in some of the multiplayer action going on out there

My schedule provides me with problems if I were required to do anything like a Simultaneous game, anything where I have to remain connected for the entrity or until a save (and I'd hate to interrupt). So, if there are any PBEM games out there or starting shortly, I'd be much obliged if I could get in on it.

Also, as the subject suggests, I am indeed a newbie. Whilst I've been with the series and particular game since close to they've been around, I frankly just aren't too good at this. I know how to do pretty much anything and are well aware of the dynamics of much of the game, but frankly the AI beats me down quite easily. However, once I get into the swing of things, I hope to adapt.

Thanks, to anyone willing to let me join

Gozra · #2 January 9th, 2003, 08:14 PM

"Make Friends and Kill them" has an opening. Over on PBW you are quite welcome to join. But the game is skewed a bit. E-mail me for details if you are interested.

Pablo · #3 January 9th, 2003, 08:27 PM

If the unmodded AI beats you - well - keep on trying. Try to find counter weapons to their attacks. Read as much of this forum as you can because almost in any thread there are at least some advice or suggestions or observations but first of all - read the newbie guides. After that when you will start becomming MEE after let's say 20-30 turns, try playing with TDM or DevNull Mod AIs.
If you want real challenge - go to http://www.seiv.pbw.cc and try searching for a newbie game. Soon we're starting a game called LastHope5. This is SEIVGold game humans against unmodded AIs. Just what you're looking for. The game is just for trying some new ideas and/or racial techs and/or whatever interesting you can think of. There are already 3 players in and they are a bit experienced so if you'd need help on something - just use the diplomacy or the game's forum.
This applies to everybody. Come & join the game. If htere will be more than 10 players - just tell me

Edit: I will tell the game admin to change the description to English but there is nothing very important.

[ January 09, 2003, 18:35: Message edited by: Pablo ]

Ragnarok · #4 January 9th, 2003, 09:51 PM

Hey Pablo, so that game is humans vs. AI the whole way? Is it for newbies? I have been playing PBW for awhile now, and I am currently in 6 or 7 games. But a couple are about to finish up (for me at least) and I would like to get into a new game. I have not won a single PBW game so I guess I am still a newbit.

If ya'll don't mind I wouldn't mind joining this game. I just might learn something from it.

atari_eric · #5 January 9th, 2003, 09:57 PM

Hi, Jayalin, I'm about to become someone's Fresh Meat Entree soon too. I believe that PBW works by transferring turn files before you start and after you're done. You don't need to stay on for any length of time - you just need to D/l and U/l your turn file. I think the files are something in the 100's of K, not too bad for dial-up unless you're still running at 14400.

I tend to be a push over for the Unmodded AI as well, though lately, i seem to be getting better thanks to some tips on this site as well as #se4 on gamesnet IRC. Building a couple of space stations with spaceyards in them, cranking out Colony Ships from all three, and spreading your seed like a sports figure is a good way to up on the game early. It also seems to cause the AI to "respect" you more - they'd rather ally with you than crush you out of hand. Your Mileage May Vary, of course. You do need to be a fairly agressive player - that was my problem; I was willing to grow slowly, and the AI ate planets and excreted ships. Guess who won those games?

Keep at it though; even if you lose, as long as you learn something and/or have fun, it's not a waste of time.

Pablo · #6 January 9th, 2003, 10:08 PM

Ragnarok come & join the game! Will be nice to see you there

As you see this is LastHope5. Four games already gone (1 of them on a few turns left limit actually) and only 1 of them - defeat

That was a cluster map with DNM AIs with all bonuses for AIs and technology research at medium for us. We just couldn't get in touch with each other and then those monsters...

This is an unmodded plain SEIVGold game against AIs. Well you will see the game settings there. Come!
Edit: typos

[ January 09, 2003, 20:17: Message edited by: Pablo ]

Suicide Junkie · #7 January 9th, 2003, 10:08 PM

Yeah, PBW is basically an automated PBEM system.

There is an option for it to email you your turn; you then reply, attach your completed turn, and Poof! The rest is automatic!

Ragnarok · #8 January 9th, 2003, 11:35 PM

Alright, sounds fun. With me here you won't lose against those pesky AIs.

Well... You may lose more with me.. J/K...

Come joining I am.

Gryphin · #9 January 10th, 2003, 07:51 PM

I will be starting a PBEM game with another new player. This will be a "Learning Game" or "Open Hand" played with no passwords. The intent is I will look at their prograess and how they are doing it. They will look at mine. We will exchange notes.
I guess we could make this a PBW.
Anyone else interested or have I really gone out the airlock this time?

Krsqk · #10 January 10th, 2003, 07:57 PM

MEE in 20-30 turns? Is that possible? What am I doing wrong? You have to hit 500K in score before you can be MEE, as I understand Settings.Txt