Alpha Centauri 2

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri & Alien Crossfire => Command Nexus => Topic started by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 10:56:43 PM

Title: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 10:56:43 PM

Special Rules:
Players may not control more than 5 bases. Any bases conquered or stolen in excess have to be destroyed immediatly.

here's the setup:
Player one: Misotu  ;deidre;
Player two: Eadee  ;morgan;

PlanetaryOrbit: 90 Million Miles
OceanCoverage: 70-90%
ErosiveForces: Strong
NativeLife: Average (as demanded)
CloudCoverage: Average

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:02:27 PM

My usual start but this time, no pods as well   ;lol  I don't remember seeing so featureless a start in a while ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:04:18 PM

You don't get lucky these days hm? Do you want to reroll?

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:07:55 PM

I caused a fungal bloom before I could build my first base  ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:08:50 PM

Well ... it's a really crummy start  :)  Up to you, do you mind? I don't expect the jungle or anything but I'd like *something* to help me along a bit ...

Just read your next post ... yeah, go on, let's try a restart since it benefits both   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:14:44 PM

Here we go:
good luck this time ^^'

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:18:10 PM

It's very similar but it's ok. I will just have to try harder    :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:23:20 PM

Still got a VERY stupid pod at first turn, but the base site is okay this time, so lets just try it. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:27:10 PM

We have no pods   :(

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:32:33 PM

I really hope there is land to the north... there's water everywhere else :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:38:22 PM

Good for defence, water. I spotted a very nice site just to the north ... and bumped into someone else's colony pod just as I was almost there ...

This could end ... ahem ... embarrassingly  :)  BTW, I'm assuming it's the seven SMAC factions?

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:46:38 PM

Are there even any other factions? ;)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 12, 2016, 11:51:01 PM

Not really  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 12, 2016, 11:55:37 PM

I really need to focus on explore. Quite weird as Morgan.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 12:07:24 AM

I would really like a weapon   ::)

Hope you don't mind, but I turned off "always investigate monoliths" because I tend to build roads through them and it catches me out horribly! I think it's one of those settings that has to be the same for everyone in a PBEM game, which is a bit annoying.

And no, the monolith isn't in *my* territory. It belongs to my next door neighbour who is around six squares away ...  If I only were Kirov, I'd be nipping in and introducing them to Mr Pain in no time   ;lol

It's quite late here now so this is my last turn for tonight. But I am happy to play some more turns tomorrow some time late afternoon/evening if you are around? Let me know if you want to set up a time. I'll play a turn tomorrow morning anyway, if you post one.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 12:22:15 AM

Good to know about that Monolith thingy. I'd've put it on again if you didn't tell me.
There are two timeframes I can play. The first one is after 20:30 until I go to sleep. The second one depends on when my son is taking his afternoon-nap and is therefore less predictable but I'll guess around 13:00 for about two hours.

Have a good night and sleep well :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:17:48 AM

I am *such* an idiot  :slaps head:  Unbelievable. I can't explain. It's too embarrassing.

OK, well my availability tends to depend on the weather, but those sort of times are often good for me too. I'm in Portugal on GMT - I assume you're one hour ahead? And the times you mention are your local time?

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 01:00:27 PM

You sound like me realising I accidently built a farm on a flat and dry tile instead of a forest when its too late.

Local time, yes.
Its UTC/GMT+1 here. In the Summer its UTC+2

However it seems I do have some land to the north. Thats quite a relief.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 03:41:09 PM

No, no, really. Waa-aa-aay worse. I probably won't ever have the guts to own up   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 03:58:30 PM

Steered an alien artifact into another unitypod and it disappeared? xD
(of course that never happened to me *cough*)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 04:05:14 PM

Worse   :(

Although I admit chucking an artifact away would be pretty cringe-worthy   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 04:27:28 PM

left a 1pop base next to xenofungus undefended?
I just realised I did that the last three turns :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 04:34:40 PM

If that goes wrong, it's game over at the moment. So ... no.

Worse.

But you are reminding me that there are a lot of very dumb things I *haven't* done so far   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 04:46:46 PM

Declared war on yang, thinking you can rush him and forgot about his free Perimeter Defenses?

(I really don't have much left on the list of stupid things I di.... I never did... there is no list, forget that.)

Edit: last turn for now. I'll be back later.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 04:57:05 PM

I may have done that   ;lol   But not recently.

I will own up eventually   :-[  But I have to say it's a *very* impressive list of things that neither of us has ever done, Executive Producer. (Well, not more than once, anyway. OK, maybe twice. Playing while drinking can do that to you.)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 07:42:03 PM

You already noticed :D
Thats pretty alert.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 08:15:07 PM

Your title is almost more impressive than your list of possible mistakes   8)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 08:27:19 PM

*cough* possible... of course *cough*

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 08:37:08 PM

Hah. Last turn my might was "formidable", which seemed a bit over the top for a single scout.

Now I am "wanting" which just feels jolly well insulting. And not good news given the incentive for my close neighbour ...

On the up-side, my tragic mistake is about to be corrected next turn. Planet-willing.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 08:49:19 PM

I'm not that enthusiastic about Planet-willing any more. I used three turns to pop an unitypod... only to trigger a xenofungal bloom that cuts of my Scout with a Xenofungus-Tower -.-

Edit: Where do you already get that power-level from? It doesn't show me any statistics yet :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 08:58:17 PM

Bummer on the xenofungus. On the might stuff, I am now "wanting" rather than feeble. I'm not sure that's an improvement.

I'm getting it from the central panel. I think it doesn't display the general faction info until MY 2120, but if you click on the "i" button it will give you info on your faction only.

Enjoy :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 09:03:20 PM

Thank you!

Of course I forgot to check in all the hurry of getting my turn done xD

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 09:08:44 PM

I know the problem  :D

University just discovered SotHB

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 09:13:24 PM

doesn't work for me.
I only get:

mission year

econ
psych
labs

Maybe you have to meet the first other faction before this works?

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 09:27:24 PM

Yes, that might be true. I haven't been playing MP enough recently to know, I just noticed that it was insulting my might   ;lol

Things are moving very slowly over here ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 09:37:32 PM

Ha! My bases work BOTH on an enormous rate of 1 mineral / turn! We will transcend soon xD

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 09:42:53 PM

Good to know it's not just me   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 10:05:01 PM

Almost 20 years on Planet, still no sign of other survivors of the Unity-crash. I think we should just claim ownership of the whole planet.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 10:11:50 PM

Sez you, the Capitalist with blissful peace and quiet going on ...

I've got an AI baying for blood at my door!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 10:19:48 PM

Well, I hope it turns out well for you. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 10:25:30 PM

Thanks for your good wishes  :P  What I really need, right now, is a native life army. Yup, that would definitely sort it.

Oh yeah, that's right.

We haven't seen a single worm yet. Bugger.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 10:33:28 PM

I wish I could say the same. We do get mass-discount already.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 10:38:59 PM

See, that's just totally what we're saying.

They got lost. Poor things. Send them over here and we will look after them   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 10:43:43 PM

We have some communication issues here... but as soon as these are settled... I promise.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 10:48:07 PM

Great stuff. We're counting on you Comrade Capitalist   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 10:55:19 PM

Omg... those stats.

Z is going crazy, and Santiago is leading in military and wealth though she is leading the weakest of all factions overall? It seems to me noone has any military that must be taken serious so far.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 10:58:36 PM

I certainly don't, that's for sure   :(

This is going to end badly ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:03:26 PM

Don't you Sparta on me!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:09:03 PM

OK. But ... but ... they are big and menacing and right next door!

We're doomed.

Doomed I tell you!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:12:38 PM

No worries, now Miriam is military leader ...

... and weakest faction overall.



... is this some kind of bad joke?

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:17:36 PM

Not from where I'm standing, no    ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:21:41 PM

Well... I lost my scouting unit.

Strangely thats a relief since my base production is now doubled :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:25:36 PM

That made me laugh. I keep thinking Kirov would have 14 units out exploring and would probably have duffed over the nearest AI by now.

Sometimes I feel so ... inadequate.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:28:57 PM

Now I'm concerned that he conquers so hard in another game that he invents dimensional portals in Turn 50 and swaps his troops right into our game :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:34:17 PM

My god you're right. It's exactly the kind of strategy he'd come up with, damn him!

We must be on our guard.

Well, I already am on my guard of course. My scouts are pointing their pointy sticks. Meaningfully. At the very, very close and not very friendly neighbour.

Gulp.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:38:00 PM

We'll prepare...

We make a movie with exactly this storyline... and if he comes over into this dimension we sue him for copyright infringement!

Edit:  8)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:41:43 PM

He won't care. He'll bring planet busters and call them things like "household shelf" and "harmless old garden rake".

That sort of thing.

I can't help the paranoia at this point. The mindworms are still scarcer than rocking horse s**t round here and I could really do with some back up ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 13, 2016, 11:49:42 PM

That moment when your Colonypod made it through 4 tiles of xenofungus into the PERFECT position for a base and you realise that damn tile is Rocky...   :-\

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 13, 2016, 11:57:06 PM

Oh that's bad. That's very bad.

Bit like the moment when you send your little pod out hopefully for four turns - and hit the sea. And then you realise that you're so hemmed in that you don't actually have room for that third base because the only remotely viable square is covered in fungus   :(

Gotta love SMAC eh?  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 12:03:27 AM

Its true love, since I still love it even if it doesn't show me its love for me. ^^

However I messed up another move with that pod, I think I'll better go to bed now. So this is my last turn for tonight.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 12:11:59 AM

I'm so desperate now that I'm moving an unescorted pod through fungus. So what's the betting my first mindworm is about to appear? Heh.

G'night Eadee

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 12:15:06 AM

Have a good night too.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 10:00:18 AM

And here we go:

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 10:09:17 AM

We finally have great weather again here so we're off for a walk and will be in and out all day but I'll be looking in from time to time ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 10:13:24 AM

Doing RL-studies for the weather paradigm huh?

Have fun and enjoy the day :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 02:47:03 PM

We did, thank you. Lunch on the beach.  8)

You know, the really terrible thing about this game, quite apart from wondering when my neighbours will make their move, is having to look at the mess I made of it every time I open the game.

I hear there are people who think quite deeply before playing their turns. I wonder if I should try it   ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 07:59:41 PM

Usually I use the time other players take to do their turns to think things through.

Then when its my turn I open it enthusiastically and do not think about the plans I made. Usually I remember them as soon as I upload the turn for the next player xD

Then there are turns like this one, where I only do one thing. Click "End Turn". ^^'

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 09:43:08 PM

 :)  I have turns like that in other games ... but in this one I am too busy running in one direction and then running back in the other   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 09:48:10 PM

Well... at least you get around  ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 09:52:37 PM

For now. That could change   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 09:57:56 PM

I'm getting really concerned about Z. I hope we'll be able to catch up.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 10:08:07 PM

 ;lol

Believe me, my dear friend, when I say that you are nowhere near as concerned about Zak as I am.

You can 100% trust me on that. Solid gold.

 ;aaa

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 14, 2016, 11:26:40 PM

oh my...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 14, 2016, 11:40:57 PM

Yup  :)

He's located in the crater and has got me pinned against the coast with land for two bases, three at a push and I wouldn't think twice in a normal game but with a limit of five bases it's a tricky one. I think I've got no choice, but I still won't be able to put that third bases down for around 10 turns. I could see land east of my capital - but turned out there is a one-channel sea gap that I can't cross unless I head off a long way into Uni territory which is looking like a very bad idea right now ...

And although there is quite a lot of fungus, I still haven't seen a single mindworm!

We press on  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 12:08:05 AM

Well, finally I got units again that I can move.
However I also got my first drone riots going.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 12:15:51 AM

Look on the bright side. You have double my pop, even if they are badly behaved   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 12:27:06 AM

Oh, and native life wants to participate too... got a spore launcher that starts bombarding.

What a weird start ^^'

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 12:36:29 AM

Finally some native life. Oh great! It's a teeny spore launcher, the most useful unit in the game. Imagine my joy   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 08:27:28 AM

Now you can harrass Z by destroying his tile improvements!
I always wished that alien units would be treated like privateers in colonization, noone but the owner gets to see to whom they belong.

No turn yet since I'm at university, waiting for my exam to start. Sorry

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 10:18:06 AM

No problem, you have more important things on your mind   :) Good luck!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 04:47:40 PM

here's the turn, I'll comment later ^^

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 05:00:30 PM

Hope it went well  :)  (the exam, not the game!)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 05:24:11 PM

No it didn't, but that was no bad thing. It was exactly how I expected.
The problem is this exam was only about the second half of the semester and I was sick almost all of that time, so I didn't really know what to expect in the exam. I did good at the exam of the first half however.

I was in that exam to get an idea of what I have to learn for the uh... re-exam? (I don't know how its called in english). However I still studied from the notes of another student, so I was able to catch the meaning of the questions.

Long story short:
Now I know what to prepare for march :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 05:46:18 PM

 :(  Well, it's good to be philosophical about these things and have a plan   ;b;  The term is "retake". It's used particularly in the context of  recordings (films, music for example) and examinations. Both a noun and a verb.  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 06:13:27 PM

Oh, thank you. I think I heard it before in context of films but I never thought about it in terms of exams. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 06:21:15 PM

It's a useful term   :)  But I wish I spoke a second language as well as you   ::)

Zak has units headed my way. Things are not looking so hot  :(  Good job we have our mighty spore launcher   ;lol ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 07:33:27 PM

well, next turn I'm gonna defend my colonypod with a former from mindworm attacks... speaking of desparation.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 09:11:09 PM

That is desperate. Bummer. Because I am hoping you will send your charging knights, out of the fungus crying "at the last, god willing, we will defend the right" to save me.

Just, you know. Hoping.  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Buster's Uncle on February 15, 2016, 09:20:21 PM

...Somebody's really taken being an MPrincess to heart, apparently...

 ;notes; Where are the simple joys of maidenhoood  ;notes;

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 09:26:20 PM

Well yes. Wot's the point otherwise. I *need* to be rescued here, Buncle. You just haven't seen the situation!   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 09:29:56 PM

Well, I sent a charging colonypod out of the fungus, but not to rescue you. That'll have to wait a little longer :(

On the good side, the mindworms didn't follow and attack me.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Buster's Uncle on February 15, 2016, 09:42:56 PM

Quote from: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 09:26:20 PM

I *need* to be rescued here, Buncle.

;notes; Guinevere, Guinevere/ Who will saave Guinevere?  ;notes;

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 10:40:43 PM

Lanceloteadee, of course  :D  I'm counting on it   ;lol

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 10:46:32 PM

Here you go Eadee. It's ok, I'm not *really* expecting you to ride in on your charger. Which is why I have just researched impact weapons  ;rockon

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Buster's Uncle on February 15, 2016, 10:53:07 PM

The Simple Joys of Maidenhood by Julie Andrews (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T81CQfOcX5E#)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 10:56:37 PM

Guess I can stop researching mindwormback-riding then.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 11:09:09 PM

Absolutely not! One still appreciates the simple joys of maidenhood, and a knight on mindworm-back has * tremendous* appeal. Trust me  :)

The soundtrack is much appreciated Buncle, and has made me far more receptive to Eadee's no-doubt-imminent succour.

But just in case he doesn't pop round here in the seriously immediate timeframe, I shall have to try to find the minerals to build something equipped with impact weapons. Possibly a rover, which ... oh lookee here, I just happen to have the tech for that as well.

Minerals, however, in sufficient numbers, are more of a problem. 14 turns? Are you serious???

Looks like I'm still looking for someone to kill their kith and kin for me while I build another recycling tanks. Mebbe Zak is vulnerable to feminine charms? Whaddya think? I can always play him some Julie Andrews ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Buster's Uncle on February 15, 2016, 11:11:53 PM

I wish I could find Audrey Hepburn singing it - now there's a perfect Guinevere for you.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 11:17:18 PM

Only if she's wearing sunglasses  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 15, 2016, 11:23:51 PM

Quote from: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 11:09:09 PM

Minerals, however, in sufficient numbers, are more of a problem. 14 turns? Are you serious???

I guess its not because of support-costs? In that case you could give the units another homebase to get the minerals in this specific one up.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 15, 2016, 11:30:12 PM

No, it's not support costs. Just the general paucity of my empire, and the cost of prototyping ...  :(  My glorious campaign against the vicious University usurper is destined for an inglorious and bloody end, I wot.

That's a Julie Andrews quote, BTW.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 16, 2016, 12:00:53 AM

Had to look her name up on wikipedia to be honest  :-[

Edit: also last turn for tonight, sleep well :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 16, 2016, 12:13:39 AM

Well, it was Buncle's ironic musical offering on the subject of maidenhood that inspired me   ;lol

So while I am wearing my pointy hat and veil, gazing out over the misty hills of Avalon Planet sighing and watching for you riding in, Eadee, I have kicked off the impact prototype and trapped the Uni incursors with ZoC. It won't do, but it's the best on offer.

In other news ... I asked for green ... I got green ... and ... yes! Progenitor Psych! The tech of which dreams are made.

Gotta love blind research when up against an over-powered "quarrelsome" AI while pressed with our backs to the coast and no white knight (ahem) on the horizon.

All we wanted was to escape these shores with a little Flex-ibility. But it is not to be. G'night Eadee  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Buster's Uncle on February 16, 2016, 01:02:50 AM

Guenevere (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVMjgHFSAec=33s#)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 16, 2016, 04:47:52 PM

And here we go :)

Progenitor Psych eh?... most useful early game tech ever -.-

I honestly apologize in the name of the RNG. It had a bad day and messed up.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 11:47:24 AM

Sorry about the delay. I have just found a little bit of land I overlooked.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 01:34:50 PM

New land? Sounds promising.

I actually think I'll refrain from founding the 5th base anytime soon. I think I might need one later in a more strategic position. On the other hand, my bases won't grow beyond size 4 for quite a while, what would cap me at 16 votes.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 01:49:57 PM

Yes. I made an initial catastrophic error for which I will pay the whole game  :(  But things are looking up a bit. My might is now "formidable" which hopefully will persuade the Uni to treat me a bit more respectfully.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 04:16:10 PM

At this point I'm more concerned about Miriam. Just because Miriam is ALWAYS the biggest pain in the games I play and she is growing in power right now. :(

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 05:14:56 PM

Remind me who thought it would be a good idea to limit ourselves to five bases again?  ;lol

The University are now seething and demanding that I hand over impact weapon technology immediately. As if  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 06:08:36 PM

I said it would be an interesting idea... never called it a good one :P

However I think if Z insists on getting Impact Weapons, you should hand over that technology...

... projectiles first.  ;b;

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 06:17:41 PM

I cannot tell you how much I would like to do that    ;lol

If only I had some minerals ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 06:34:42 PM

Sorry, as a starcraft player this is all I can hear right  now:

Gonna play my turn in a few minutes.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 06:39:51 PM

:lol:  Oh, a controller after my own heart  :luv:

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 06:43:12 PM

turn 49
having dinner now, so next turn will have to wait a bit.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 06:54:57 PM

No worries. Other than Zak moving in and my might declining to "sufficient" there's nothing much happening over here! 

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 07:20:37 PM

Wow, I actually got a positive unity-pod event! Finished a building for me!  ;b;

And though I just got a new technology its still not mindwormback-riding. However, the next technology is a red one, that could be it, right?

We're also half a century on Planet now. That means most people in our colonies do not remember a time before Planetfall. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 07:50:06 PM

Aaarghh. My might is now "wanting". This is not good. I regard your comments on Miriam as insensitive, to say the least, given the power graph, unless her HQ is 8 squares from yours.

On a positive note, I have an impact rover  :)  Much good it will do me  :(

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 08:06:41 PM

It is still possible for her to be within 8 squares to my HQ... allthough there would be ocean between us in most cases.

As I'm doing pretty well now I really hope you're able to crush Z with this rover, now that it is prototyped you should be able to build some more quickly. I wish I could support you somehow but I neither researched flexibility (or even mobility) nor have I found any AI to trade :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 08:20:47 PM

I was only kidding, don't worry  :-*  But I wish that Zak were 8 squares away across the sea.  :(

That teeny bit of land I overlooked? The pod has malfunctioned! I have a mountain now!   :D

But only two bases so *I still need more minerals, dammit!*  Oh, and I also need that mindworm army. The one that seems to be a little, shall we say, *tardy* in making the rendezvous point just SE of Zak's main base.

Otherwise everything is totally peachy  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 08:32:14 PM

Well... I think that mountain is the compensation the RNG provides for Progenitor Psych :D

Haven't met any more mindworms so far. But I won't dispute their "tardyness".

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 08:48:23 PM

Yes ... I might even begin to believe that. This is so exciting! I have a glimpse of something ... and it ain't Zak's troops. Not yet, anyway.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 17, 2016, 08:58:39 PM

Hmm... thinking about it, I think now I could easily find out where you are. Looking at the map a few turns ago and comparing elevation levels to the current map :P

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 17, 2016, 10:48:15 PM

True  :)  And I would welcome your help with the University. So come on over!  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 18, 2016, 12:32:37 PM

Hi Eadee, just to say that the links are down site-wide after a storm last night here so we're without internet temporarily ... am sending this from a coffee bar downtown. Apologies for any delay - they usually get problems sorted reasonably quickly.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 18, 2016, 01:36:47 PM

Hey, no worries. Since I work in technical support for an internetprovider I have a sense for how long such things take usually.

Wish you good luck on that and less stormy weather.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 20, 2016, 07:25:56 AM

Well, they got it back up but everything was timing out all evening so up bright and early this morning to try to get some stuff sorted.

Remember you were expressing concerns about Miriam? You will never guess who is my next nearest neighbour  :D :D

OTOH, I am quietly confident that you'll be seeing a Gaian sail on the horizon pretty shortly my friend

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 20, 2016, 07:50:14 AM

Sails huh? You take that whole eco-stuff pretty serious  ;lol
I'm not sure if I find much time at my computer today, but I'll try to squeeze in a turn or two :)

And about Miriam: I told you!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 20, 2016, 07:55:28 AM

The sail was poetic Eadee. We Gaians have romantic souls   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 21, 2016, 09:43:34 AM

Im sorry I had the time for a turn yesterday and forgot it was my turn here -.-

btw, Miriam is going for the weather paradigm.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 21, 2016, 10:23:41 AM

No worries! I've just met a Believing recon rover. That's nice   ::)  I really hope she fell through a dimensional thing to get here  :(

I'm having to zip files to upload them, I hope that's ok. If not, let me know.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 21, 2016, 01:53:25 PM

I still didn't encounter any AI at all :/
I feel like I fall behind in technology because of that... but I'm not sure about that.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 21, 2016, 02:32:08 PM

They're not plying me with technology, I promise you. One of them hates me and the other has none and will soon hate me as well. It's the way of things  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 21, 2016, 04:51:32 PM

Well its Miriam, so.... I guess you're right.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 21, 2016, 05:18:37 PM

Certainly am  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 21, 2016, 05:22:54 PM

Well, its confirmed. I'm on an island all on my own.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 21, 2016, 05:47:33 PM

Never fear! Morgan Studios is an attractive settlement in a nice location. We will pop by shortly for a coffee, Planet-willing, bringing friendly greetings and a splendid selection of Planetary gossip to entertain you  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 21, 2016, 10:07:47 PM

Great! We at Morgan Studios think that entertainment is essential for our society to not fall apart in such hostile environments! Coffee is being prepared!

I was busy the last hours but could play a couple of turns now if you still have time :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 22, 2016, 10:39:25 AM

Sorry I missed you Eadee - already off watching the latest tale of murder and bad-tempered police work from scandinavia  :)

We are struggling womanfully against the swathes of fungus that seem to lie between us. You may have to make a fresh batch of coffee. Our ETA is going to be ... ahem ... somewhat later than we thought

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 22, 2016, 07:24:25 PM

No worries... we're kinda on an island with plenty of coffee-supply. There will be fresh coffee once you arive. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 22, 2016, 08:16:52 PM

Excellent! If we ever reach you  ::) we will be in need of refreshment.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 22, 2016, 09:49:22 PM

I can imagine ^^

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 24, 2016, 09:43:44 AM

Sorry about the delay, we were away yesterday.

Zak has an army sneaking towards me ... Luckily for me they are all 1-1-2 but still. There are a *lot* of them - 6 that I can see so far.

We have reached your coast but you are not there to welcome us  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 24, 2016, 04:36:20 PM

There seems to be only one coast guard on duty right now, but he's looking for you.

(sure you're at the right island?)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 25, 2016, 02:35:59 PM

Yup. Nearly there  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 25, 2016, 10:02:40 PM

I really hope I get my turn-rate up soon :o this week I really did take looooong to play my turns

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 25, 2016, 10:26:25 PM

No, you play very regularly, probably the fastest game I have right now so don't beat yourself up  :)

Anyway ...

Ta rah! Ecological and green greetings o Misguided Capitalist. My unity foil has entered your waters and I offer friendship (at a price of course, I know all about your clever economics) and technology by way of trade. Check out the comms link - don't know what tech you have but I am obviously in great need of probes and the like given that the University still has an army sitting menacingly right on my border.

PS  I have an enormously valuable technology that allows you to build aquafarms. Bet you can't wait to acquire that one  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 25, 2016, 10:48:50 PM

AQUAFARMS! Then I can be Aquaman! Wait... who wants that?...
You got a reply to your offer :) served with fresh coffee.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 26, 2016, 12:25:39 PM

We graciously accepted your offer and have replied regarding further negotiations.

In other news ...

Our precious unity foil was attacked by an IoD that came from nowhere. It is dead  :'(  A completely unprovoked attack. Not even a pod.

:sob:

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 26, 2016, 02:19:13 PM

I'm afraid the same isle of deep did unload a bunch of mindworms right in front of Morgan Studios. :o

Replied to your request.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 26, 2016, 06:51:50 PM

Sorry about that. But I did love my little foil  :sob:

A diplomatic message was sent in-game.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 26, 2016, 10:41:25 PM

We  bemoan your loss Lady Deirdre.

Communication continues.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 27, 2016, 11:26:27 AM

We appreciate your empathy EP   :)

Negotiations continue on the tricky point of handing over vast amounts of loot per turn. Sadly three lines of text just sometimes isn't enough.

In other news:

The Morganites are performing strongly on the power graph and have double the Gaian pop, if you can believe that  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 27, 2016, 09:39:19 PM

Deirdre seems to be a better capitalist than me, triyng really hard to sell her friendship :P

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 27, 2016, 09:57:44 PM

Well no, already gave you the friendship  :)  It's the 4 energy per turn that's on the table ...

Have replied, obviously. In the meantime, am fending off both the Uni and the Believers. *Some* people have their own island ...  ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 27, 2016, 10:12:51 PM

On Earth you were the ones with your own island, so don't complain! ;)

Hope you make your stand against University and Believers. Allthough I would've thought that it must be possible to play one of the two against the other :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 27, 2016, 10:45:41 PM

It probably would be possible to do that except that I don't think they've met and I'm not actually at war with either.

But the Uni is upgrading the units it has on my border. This is going to be tedious   :)  I suppose I'll have to try something soon. But thanks for Doc Loyalty!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 27, 2016, 11:31:45 PM

Well... if there isn't any war at all... whats your problem in the first place?

I'm sure Z is upgrading these units just to show off  :P

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on February 29, 2016, 10:17:53 AM

It's more the mineral costs of production and support and the opportunity cost that is upsetting me   ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on February 29, 2016, 05:45:19 PM

70 years on Planet!   ;b;

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 01, 2016, 10:50:50 AM

We are having street parties over here   :D 

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 01, 2016, 08:08:54 PM

I have a Spore Launcher attacking from an isle of deep -.-
RIP terraforming efforts.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 02, 2016, 11:05:23 AM

I hate it when they do that  :(

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 02, 2016, 02:28:36 PM

Well... its really annoying, but it could get worse.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 03, 2016, 10:09:35 AM

Back to you ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 03, 2016, 09:50:23 PM

Oh wait...

I think I forgot to inform you I started working on the Virtual World. :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 04, 2016, 07:47:05 PM

You dog!   :D

We're still clinging on over here ... and sorry for the delay, we have been without internet for around 24 hours here  ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 04, 2016, 11:18:19 PM

"Ruff ruff!"

No worries, I have full understanding for connection issues... and, I really hope for you that it gets more stable soon.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 05, 2016, 10:14:08 AM

Still up this morning ... hoorah!  Back to you dear Chairman.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 05, 2016, 01:29:41 PM

Back to the Lady in green!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 06, 2016, 11:29:26 AM

I'm wearing blue for heaven's sake. You can see this in the immensely true to life picture that is my avatar   :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 06, 2016, 01:43:10 PM

well then...

to the Lady in blue... in the greenS!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 07, 2016, 11:29:57 AM

And back to you ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 08, 2016, 07:52:35 PM

And there's another turn :)

I apologize for not playing one yesterday. It was an exhausting day and I couldn't get myself into a mood to play... that case is pretty rare but still... it just didn't work for me yesterday.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 09, 2016, 10:08:42 AM

It's not a problem Eadee - you have to be able to take a day off whenever you don't feel like playing, otherwise it starts to become a burden (and then it's tempting to give up altogether!)  Please don't worry about it - happens to me too.    :)

Believers are doing well, aren't they? Always nice to see God's children prospering   ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 09, 2016, 12:52:25 PM

Thank you.

Miriam is doing too well in every game I play. :/
I really hope we can keep her in check until Kirov spawns out of his dimensional portals :P

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 09, 2016, 05:52:01 PM

He has dimensional portals now???   :o

Speaking of fancy equipment, we are loving your synth laser foil   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 09, 2016, 08:11:50 PM

Yeah, the laser foil will be featured in our newest production: "Planet Vertigo" Its an actionmovie about the adventures of a unit that explores the vast oceans of Planet.

Btw, you got an ingame transmission, including an offer.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 10, 2016, 11:11:46 AM

We have responded positively to your offer EP - and obviously our theatre-going audiences await your latest blockbuster with keen anticipation.

The University has initiated production of the Virtual World.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 10, 2016, 12:16:16 PM

Oh, I had miriams map aleady. The Believers map is actually something I'm ready to pay for in most of my games :D

I was able to open 3 Unitypods in ONE turn!!!!
Every single one was a tidal wave that shot my boat in the opposite direction of where I wanted it to go -.-

On the upside, ticket preorders for "Planet Vertigo" have gone up!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 10, 2016, 02:32:25 PM

Yes, I can understand that ...

Congratulations on the jungle EP  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 10, 2016, 09:05:13 PM

Thanks...

I.... I got some Mindworms over here for you... they're ready to embark in MorganLink 3D Vision HQ... however... I'm afraid they have other plans than shipping to your place :(

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 11, 2016, 11:36:36 AM

That sounds ominous EP   :(   In an effort to assist, a plucky Gaian foil plants kelp in Morgan territory. :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 11, 2016, 03:23:52 PM

Thanks for the help with the kelp.

Hive declared Vendetta upon Morganites. Morganites announce a pact with the peacekeeping forces.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 11, 2016, 07:36:51 PM

What? What? Can this be true? The Hive have declared Vendetta on our good friend the blockbusting Morgywood epic-maker of entertainment?

Our citizens were enraged as they believe their day-time TV viewing may be affected. (Although, if we're honest, we have our doubts about that  :ahem:). They have compelled us with street demonstrations, persuading documentaries and mighty petitions to declare Vendetta on the Hive ourselves. We support you Friend Executive Producer! Our minions cannot survive the rigours of Planet without your Inspiring Blockbusters  :)

We might even sign a treaty, if you offered us a bit of an inducement - yup, we're feeling *that* benign  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 11, 2016, 09:04:48 PM

We appreciate your involvement! We'll secure you two VIP-Tickets, for every premiere, including free escort to and from the event location, in the upcoming 500 years Lady Deirdre!

MorganLink 3D Vision Breaking News:

Believers finished the Weather Paradigm  ---  Believers started working on the Command Nexus --- Laser Foil went missing in southern ocean near University territory, assaulted by aquatic  creatures? --- Believers finished the Weather Paradigm  ---  Believers started working on the Command Nexus --- Laser Foil went missing in southern ocean near University territory, assaulted by aquatic  creatures? --- Believers finished the Weather Paradigm  ---  Believers started working on the Command Nexus --- Laser Foil went missing in southern ocean near University territory, assaulted by aquatic  creatures? ---

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 11, 2016, 09:34:20 PM

Wow. Just ... wow.

We are utterly lost for words because A) your amazing newsflash pyrotechnics are just awesome and B) we are overcome with sadness as we loved that snazzy little foil and were following its progress keenly and C) GOSH! Tickets to the premiere. What to wear? The V Westwood or the A McQueen?. Decisions, decisions.

Excuse us. We're off to look in the mirror.

VIP tickets. Just imagine  :swoon:

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 11, 2016, 10:13:29 PM

Thank you :)

We finally got rid of the spore launchers that bombarded Morgan Studios over a decade and its isle that caused three foils to sink. The Battlesite will be opened for educational purposes soon.
Meanwhile, after installing sensor arrays to ensure the safety of civilians, we proudly announce the opening of the "Morgan Wildlife Park". Enjoy the one peaceful site of Planets ecology and find your inner peace, in our newest luxury Hotel right at "Jungle Set".

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 12, 2016, 10:01:46 AM

Your Jungle Paradise is developing very nicely EP. We are awed by your entrepreneurship.

We ... er ... haven't quite worked out what to do with our place yet. So we decided to plant another couple of trees while we think about it.

Modified to add:

You may not be aware that The Lady's link to Planet is so awesome that she experiences, from time to time, prescient dreams of great power. Some of these seem to hail from other, parallel universes. Some from our own. A few, a very few, from another, mysterious dimension known to us only as "RL". But all have deep significance for we Gaians.

Last night The Lady dreamed of a new scion born to the Morgan dynasty amid great rejoicing. Envoys have been despatched to Morgan's Jungle Paradise with messages of goodwill and warm wishes.

Oh, and we also forgot to mention that our stand against the Hive menace has induced the University to offer us a Pact.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 12, 2016, 08:09:06 PM

This "RL" is indeed a secret project we started working on... once again I failed to inform you :(

However... I'm starting another secret project right now, its called "The Great Listening to my Matress".

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 13, 2016, 11:45:55 AM

 ;lol  Remember it well.

We understand that communications may be a little ... sporadic ... for a while  :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 15, 2016, 09:13:30 PM

sporadic turn!

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 17, 2016, 12:10:32 PM

Sorry about the delay EP   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 20, 2016, 08:20:25 PM

Well, I apologize for the delay as well, it'll probably get better the next weeks.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 21, 2016, 02:24:17 PM

Not a problem   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 21, 2016, 11:07:29 PM

Don't feed after midnight!

They didn't say anything about playing turns after midnight. :o

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 23, 2016, 11:25:00 AM

Quote from: Eadee on March 21, 2016, 11:07:29 PM

Don't feed after midnight!

Surely you're not talking about the baby? Is it you who isn't allowed to eat after midnight?   :o

I see the Believers are snuggling up to your Jungle Paradise EP. We are probably going to need to deal with them at some point ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 25, 2016, 09:27:23 PM

"some point" happened this year. There is no longer a Believers base violating our territory.

And no, the baby may feed whenever he likes  ;lol
As long as it doesn't turn into a gremlin :o

edit: forgot to attach turn xD

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 26, 2016, 12:13:05 PM

Fast work EP. And no doubt your glorious campaign will form the subject of your next Blockbuster  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on March 26, 2016, 11:05:55 PM

Oh, we're thinking about a theme park at the battle site. Ride underwater-rollercoasters with an exciting view on the ruins of the sunken believers base.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on March 28, 2016, 12:36:56 PM

Perfect. They'll be queuing round the block.

In other news ... the former Gaian admiral made a critical error resulting in serious naval losses which will take years to repair. A nation mourns.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 02, 2016, 08:56:59 PM

Would you be inclined to provide us with the rights to make a proper documentary on this event? After that we'd make some fictional movies that base on this event, those movies could show the people how proud they can be of their Gaian heritage and how [Faction of your choice] corrupted one of your most trusted admirals and led those ships into their doom. Ofcourse that'd be only fiction and I'm sure your people won't be influenced too much in their political opinion of the faction in question.

Also, we announce that we plan to finish the Virtual World within the next few years.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 04, 2016, 02:41:10 PM

Oh yes please. We'd like to be in a film  ;nod  Can we be played by someone beautiful and wise and sort of serene? Say, Cate Blanchett without the ears?

Also the Gaians have begun the HGP.

Also we've been having some problems with our connection so I may be a bit slow with my turns until they get it sorted.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 05, 2016, 11:10:23 PM

We just wanted to start working on the HGP as well...

... but there are plenty of other projects to work on. I'm fine as long as Miriam doesn't get it. :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 06, 2016, 12:13:31 PM

I think she's busy with the Nexus at the moment  :)

To be honest, it's just a marker. Given 5 bases the HGP isn't really as valuable as usual. I just feel I ought to do *something*  :D

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 08, 2016, 09:11:27 AM

Completed VW.
University changed their efforts to HGP.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 08, 2016, 11:27:43 AM

Gaian scouts have encountered the Spartans and have called the Council to elect a Leader. The position is:

Lady Mis: 51 votes (including 12 from Lal and 19 from Zak)
Miriam: 26 votes
Santiago: 31 votes (including 11 from the Hive)

We hope our friends the Morganites will place their trust in our careful, planet-loving hands ...

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 14, 2016, 12:04:16 PM

Hey, I want to apologize for the delay. My mother in law is visiting us and sleeps in the room where our computers are. So at daytime I'm busy and late in the night she's already asleep...

Can't promise to get a turn done before monday.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 15, 2016, 01:14:46 PM

Absolutely no problem Eadee - we have internet issues here, plus finally some decent weather  8) so we're out and about a bit ...

Take your time   :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 21, 2016, 08:34:00 PM

Since noone we had a treaty was nominated for the Planetary Governeur, we abstained.


Also they are waiting for your turn in the january-game :)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 23, 2016, 10:43:11 AM

Well, this is probably the first and last time either of us will be Governor   ;lol

We will guide Planet in the ways of Virtuous Green Policies and World Peace.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 25, 2016, 10:45:22 PM

Managed to play another turn. :)

I'm quite happy that my turn rate recovers a bit.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 26, 2016, 11:54:18 AM

Good stuff Eadee  :)  I think this is my favourite PBEM currently ... it's very interesting having only 5 bases! And actually the endless base-spam approach depresses me to be honest.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 28, 2016, 10:06:33 PM

Well, I DO like to build lots of bases. However I also hate when they overlap :/ even when its only one tile it drives me crazy ^^'

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on April 29, 2016, 11:24:37 AM

I'm exactly the same about overlap. I *know* lots of bases close together is way more effective in MP but I just can't bring myself to do it ...   ::)

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on April 30, 2016, 10:10:48 AM

Well I still have one base left to buil (or conquer). I'm already looking for a good strategic position. (Mostly looking at hive territory  :whistle: )

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on May 01, 2016, 11:29:23 AM

Please do. They have scouts being inconvenient in the fungus around my bases so they are not in my good books at the moment. :hunter:

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Misotu on May 09, 2016, 10:43:46 AM

Just to say we're off to visit friends in Italy  tomorrow so I won't be around for about a week.

Title: Re: 5 Bases max - TTT
Post by: Eadee on May 09, 2016, 05:25:19 PM

Sorry for the delay of a week on my part. My second son got sick and was in the hospital with his mommy, so I had to take care of the older son and do everything else here.

I wish you a lot of fun and good food in Italy. Enjoy the week!