Maeldun's First Stand

[Misotu]

My thought exactly    They used to charge, apparently, but were confronted by angry people demanding refunds ...

OK, tried and failed to upload three times. Have zipped file - it is now *tiny* by comparison. I hope you don't mind - if it's a problem just say and I'll keep trying with the unzipped file.

[Maeldun]

Actually, that's a good idea. The 500 kb files we keep uploading here add up (~30 mb so far) and zipping the file (if you are bothered to do so) will actually make quite a difference to the poor webmaster's hosting costs as well. (Hats off to you gentlemen or ladies if you are reading this.)

[Buster's Uncle]

I'm not sure about the server burden, but I was tempted to post to express approval of .zipping saves last time.  Thanks.

[Misotu]

I didn't know that. Well that's a double-benefit then. Still very quiet over here - I really need to get off this island!

[Maeldun]

I am starting to hate mindworms. Morgan has now the best military on Planet.

[Misotu]

I haven't seen a single worm in 36 turns I don't think - unless I popped one from a pod at some point and have forgotten. 

[Maeldun]

My battle Ogre is no more. Now I have an artifact running down across the continent by itself. I hope he makes it, but I doubt it.

I've also now witnessed another University Mining Laser battling a mindworm close my positions.

[Misotu]

"Running down a continent" ... the stuff of which dreams are made     Pity about your ogre. That not healing thing is a bummer.

[Maeldun]

Moving up some colony pods.

[Misotu]

Gaian researchers discover Secrets of the Human Brain ... first! Things are looking up a bit 

[Maeldun]

Uau, congrats. Did not think any of us were going to make that. Feels good to rob the University of that advantage too.

[Misotu]

It's unusual for the Uni not to have it well before now. But I now have the means to leave my island. Finally!

[Maeldun]

Yep, you're right up there with the Uni and Morgan now, while I'm stuck in the back with Yang and Miriam.

[Misotu]

Never fear my militaristic pal. Now ... all I have to do is build a little navy and find you.

[Maeldun]

I already have 3 port cities waiting for you... Maybe I should build more inland in case those get wiped out quick by marines.