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[t_ras]

So compters cant atack cities and are allowed only "hand weapons"? (I think you should explain exactly what "hand weapons" is)

[Kirov]

So compters cant atack cities and are allowed only "hand weapons"? (I think you should explain exactly what "hand weapons" is)

I think it either/or, and I'm willing to try the low weapon option (I've never played it), although maybe we could up this to weapon 2. Otherwise choppers will have a hard time even killing formers (i.e. it will work effectively as a ban on choppers).

As for the settings - I'm fine with them, except I hope t_ras will help us create a map which is at least not totally random, and I'm also thinking about leaving the Spoils of War on (to give some help to the Believers faction, which in my personal opinion is weaker than both Zak and Morgan). Funbot, what do you think?

[t_ras]

Balanced map hten. no problem.

[funbot]

So compters cant atack cities and are allowed only "hand weapons"? (I think you should explain exactly what "hand weapons" is)

I think it either/or, and I'm willing to try the low weapon option (I've never played it), although maybe we could up this to weapon 2. Otherwise choppers will have a hard time even killing formers (i.e. it will work effectively as a ban on choppers).

As for the settings - I'm fine with them, except I hope t_ras will help us create a map which is at least not totally random, and I'm also thinking about leaving the Spoils of War on (to give some help to the Believers faction, which in my personal opinion is weaker than both Zak and Morgan). Funbot, what do you think?

Could you be specific Which settings you are fine with, mine or Dolgus? (diffrences are at tech stagnation, world map visible and supply pods scattered all around)

Anyway, i always though Spoils of war is rather op option for aggressive factions, so i never liked it on my games. I'd say just give it a go without it, and if it doesnt work factionwise, i will consider changing my factionpreferrence for the future PBEM mathces 

-edit- And yeh, the copters, do as u guys wish, i will adapt to which ever decision you guys end with

[Kirov]

OK, the settings which I believe we can agree on, I mixed suggestions of both of you and introduced mine:

game: SMAX
map size: standard
map type: balanced by CMN t_ras
ocean, native life, humidity and rockiness: as defined by CMN, but close to average
difficulty: transcend
victory conditions: all on (I think except the cooperative victory, as it would be too easy to ally for two players and get rid of the third one)
do or die: on
look first: up to what CMN cooks for us
techstagnation: off
spoils of war: off
blind research: off
intense rivalry: off
no unity survey: on
no unity scattering: on
bell curve: on
random faction leaders: off

House rules: I personally believe that reverse engineering and crawler upgrading are exploits, so I'd rather do away with them. Stockpile energy exploit may stay (just remind me to do that, I always keep forgetting that ).

Special rule: choppers may be equipped only with A1 or A2.

If you're OK with the above, we can talk to t_ras about the game already.  

EDIT for typos.

[funbot]

OK, the settings which I believe we can agree on, I mixed suggestions of both of you and introduced mine:

House rules: I personally believe that reverse engineering and crawler upgrading are exploits, so I'd rather do away with them. Stockpile energy exploit may stay (just remind me to do that, I always keep forgetting that ).

Special rule: choppers may be equipped only with A1 or A2.

If you're OK with the above, we can talk to t_ras about the game already.  

EDIT for typos.

I approve this 100%, including with houserule suggestions.

--edit--

did some googlying and checked the "Stockpile exploit" and, yeh, idk, i wouldnt mind if that would be banned in our game

[Dolgorukov]

I like what Kirov has proposed but would not deny the option to exercise these exploits (reverse engineering, crawler upgrading). Sure it's unfair to the poor dumb AI but hey, this particular game is about human competition, and the playing field among humans remains the same.

What about turn pushing rules? How many days before a CMN pushes a turn for an inactive player? I propose 3 days. Pushing a turn means ending it with minimum action by CMN.

[funbot]

I like what Kirov has proposed but would not deny the option to exercise these exploits (reverse engineering, crawler upgrading). Sure it's unfair to the poor dumb AI but hey, this particular game is about human competition, and the playing field among humans remains the same.

What about turn pushing rules? How many days before a CMN pushes a turn for an inactive player? I propose 3 days. Pushing a turn means ending it with minimum action by CMN.

Well i havent really used any exploits that are mentioned here ingame, sooo im pretty sure im gonna forget them when i make my turn in our game.. Soo yeh, just ban em for all i care.

3 days for pushing the button: im okay with this.

[funbot]

so how about we get this [poop] on the roll already?

[t_ras]

Is hits OK with all?

game: SMAX
map size: standard
map type: balanced
All average
difficulty: transcend
victory conditions: all on
Cooperative victory: off
do or die: on
look first: yes
techstagnation: off
spoils of war: off
blind research: off
intense rivalry: off
no unity survey: on
no unity scattering: on
bell curve: on
random faction leaders: off

No reverse engineering or crawler upgrading
No stockpile energy
Choppers may only be equipped only with A1 or A2.
Incactive turn gets pushed after 3 days. 3 pushes in a rwo= player is turned ot AI.

[Kirov]

I like what Kirov has proposed but would not deny the option to exercise these exploits (reverse engineering, crawler upgrading). Sure it's unfair to the poor dumb AI but hey, this particular game is about human competition, and the playing field among humans remains the same.

Dolgorukov, I'm not saying these exploits are all powerful or something, I just strongly believe that they run counter to the designers' intentions (if it was otherwise, these features would be accessible in a more obvious way).

t_ras, we're fine with those game setting, I think you can start fixing us with a map.

To recap factions:
Dolgorukov - Zak
funbot - Miriam
Kirov - Morgan

We play with AI, choices are up to t_ras.

So I get to watch Zak and Miriam in one game... I'm gonna enjoy this.

Gentlemen, have a nice Planetfall!

[t_ras]

You'll be playing by monday.

[Kirov]

You'll be playing by monday.

Many thanks t_ras!  I owe you one, remind me when we meet on Chiron (well, when we start our game).

[t_ras]

My pleasure (its 50 credits  )

[Kirov]

My pleasure (its 50 credits  )

No problem. Somehow it seems like a right moment to say that I've never made my Planetfall into the Garland Crater covered with jungle. I wonder how it would feel like...