Chalenge T_ras Vs Kirov

[t_ras]

I would want either large map and PK+Cyb or medium map and Hive+Uni.
Normal PBEM rules, but alow stokepile energy at end of queue.

Kirov?

[sisko]

so, you don't like the vets map?

[t_ras]

Ho, I could use it again. No problem. just in case Kirov would want to ask for other options.
In case of the vets I'll go for PK+Cyb. Im not sure it suits, but I'm allready playing the other combination.

[t_ras]

Maybe we'll make it ladder?

[Kirov]

I don't know/remember the standard maps, but that's no problem. So with stockpiling and reverse engineering on? Alright.

So, the factions are already set?

[Kirov]

t_ras, as we talk about settings and discuss atrocities with earthmichael, I noticed there's something conspicuously missing from the PBEM rules in the main thread. In all MP games I've played, the Empath Guild, and often also CBA, were banned. I believe both SPs are gamebreakers and it's one rule that's quite important to me. Can we agree not to go for EG, at least?

[t_ras]

Sure, no EG.

Are there any specific settings for 1v1 games here? Anyway, I play Roze, any other settings are up to you. On the other hand, maybe we can consider adjusting gameplay a bit? Like banning copters or crawlers or stuff like that (I don't insist and we can go vanilla SMAX, but I believe things would be more fun this way).

I like compters and crawlers, sorry.
Any way Im not a good player, so that shouldnt be a problem.

[Kirov]

No problem, I understand there's nothing you can't solve with more copters.

Is it why nobody wants to join the thread I started about a new game? Everybody loves crawlers and choppers so much? Seems I can't win against tradition.

[sisko]

Is it why nobody wants to join the thread I started about a new game? Everybody loves crawlers and choppers so much? Seems I can't win against tradition.

no. i think everybody has ongoing games. that's all.

[Earthmichael]

Is it why nobody wants to join the thread I started about a new game? Everybody loves crawlers and choppers so much? Seems I can't win against tradition.

I prefer to ban coppers myself, but I like supply crawlers.  It is the ban on crawlers that turned me away.

[sisko]

so, where do we stand here?

the rebalanced vets map is ok for both of you i think..  here's the link if Kirov wants to check it out: http://alphacentauri2.info/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=24

we usually play 2v2 factions on this map, with each player controlling 2 factions. Uni+Drones and Hive+Cycon are commons choices, but you can choose otherwise. i see t_ras wants PK+CyCon. Kirov?

[Kirov]

we usually play 2v2 factions on this map, with each player controlling 2 factions. Uni+Drones and Hive+Cycon are commons choices, but you can choose otherwise. i see t_ras wants PK+CyCon. Kirov?

Ekhm, t_ras, is it possible we played 1v1? I'm not really comfortable with running two factions. One of the most interesting things in SMAC is how they're different from each other, how you have to deal with your weaknesses and squeeze the most out of your bonuses.

And I'm not faint-hearted, but playing the Uni+Drones combo... somehow, it just seems wrong...

[t_ras]

Fine with me.
Then Ill take PK (I had not play them for a loooooooooooooooong time) and we'll have AIs.
It will prefare a larg map then.

[Kirov]

Fine with me.
Then Ill take PK (I had not play them for a loooooooooooooooong time) and we'll have AIs.
It will prefare a larg map then.

Give me Data Angels and I'm ready to go. Would you agree to Empath Guild off? Any other settings are up to you.

[t_ras]

OK EG off