Kirov VS Kata PBEM

[Kirov]

Don't you love it when you lose a psi battle despite overwhelming positive odds? If you ask me, I adore it.

[Kataphraktoi]

This game is usually pretty good at avoiding the civ4 nonsense of regularly losing 95%-99% battles

[Kirov]

I think both games are probably fine, it's just we half-expect win all the battles with odds 3:2. The human brain is not hardwired to fully grasp probability.

[Kataphraktoi]

3:2 is a long way from 95% 

[Kirov]

3:2 is a long way from 95% 

Yeah, but it feels like it.

Last turn for some time, need to go to the swimming pool and move my bones around a little.

[Kataphraktoi]

Dang, you beat me to our target beeline techs by 2 turns. Feels like i am always playing catchup in our games... 

[Kirov]

What do you mean, I thought you weren't going for IA?

Besides, you kinda signed up for such an opening. With Planned, Wealth and inherent Effic, the fact that I'm only 2 turns faster proves that I suck as Deedee. I'm still trying to figure out how to handle the lack of FM - heavy ICS or vertical growth with GA. But honestly, considering the faction bonuses and my recent trade, I think you're doing better than me. Relax and start making mistakes.

[Kataphraktoi]

Ah, i was not complaining. It appears my strategy will be implementable as i had planned, and yes i have almost finished Intint(this turn). Remember my strategy is to initiate a pop boom before having the IA technology

Since IntInt and IA beelines have the same number of techs, that means you beat me by 2 turns even if i was researching the same as you I think thats how it goes anyway

[Kirov]

Damn, how I'd love to counter that with Morgan ICS! Truly, I'm scared.

[Kataphraktoi]

I dont think i will end up with a big advantage even if i executed perfectly. My hope is to emerge into the midgame on somewhat even footing and take it from there. The idea is common that sparta has to go for a military attack early to win...i hope to play a builder game with more military potential than normal but not be forced into that attack-or-lose situation. I still have many things to do before that boom. Ive also made some suboptimal former decisions ill have to get worked out :/

What is scary is the idea of you pumping crawlers and hogging all the SPs 

[Kirov]

So you did decide to go FM? Make notes, at poly I claimed it's a valid idea for Santi not to get left behind, while CEO Aaron thinks it's a waste of her advantages.

[Kataphraktoi]

Its a bit debatable for sure, but i want some ecs and tech speed before i switch back to planned. There isnt any pods to pop so i dont need to keep units outside my borders. If you werent playing gaians i would have strongly pushed for high native life and pods so going planned right away would have more benefits. Maybe though, i should be in planned and using the police asap but the tech cost is so insane otherwise...i am not sure to be honest

[Kirov]

Yep, it can be either way, seems you'll be our test pilot.

[Kataphraktoi]

And also i never got so many techs(the ones leading to IA) so fast in my test games, very friendly AI

[Kirov]

Oh yes, I noticed your FM shortly after you mentioned IntInt.

Anyhow, I acquired commlink to you. Can I help you with anything?

Take your time with the turn, I'll be available later.