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CUnknown June 15th, 2008 04:10 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Turn up!

We will be sticking to a strict 48-h policy from now on. This includes members from my own team, of course. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Basically, there will be no more extensions for anyone, short of a death in the family or something like that. The timer may still reset from time to time, if my computer has to restart. If so, we will stick to the stated time on the server, unless I post here saying otherwise.

So, basically, I'm saying that I will not mess with the game clock anymore. The time remaining on the clock is the amount of time you have. If it resets, well, I guess there will be some extra time for people in that case. Unless I state otherwise.

Another caveat -- if I lose internet for an extended period of time, of course to be fair I will extend the game clock.

IndyPendant June 15th, 2008 09:16 PM

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Well, I think advance requests of a short extension (say, by 24-48 hours) are fine, because we can all then plan around it. But random extensions without a time limit for a player that for an unknown reason (at worst, simple selfish laziness) cannot get their turn in on time, so that we have absolutely no idea when the next turn will pop? And not once or twice, but almost every turn? That bugs the hell out of me. We don't need to overcompensate in the other direction though. ; )

So may I be the first to applaud your new stance? Loudly and clearly!

I do have a related concern: the week starting June ?30th? I would like to ask that the game be switched to a 72-hour timer. That's only one extra day, and only for 2-3 turns. I'm going away for a week-long trip with only intermittent internet access, and will almost certainly stale out at least once if we maintain a 48-hour timer. Feel free to keep Quickhost on though; I will still try to make sure there are no delays!

CUnknown June 16th, 2008 12:57 AM

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That is the July 4th weekend, right? Sure, I don't have a problem with extensions for national holidays and stuff like that. I doubt anyone does. Of course not everyone lives in the US. But you get what I'm saying.

DonCorazon June 16th, 2008 01:29 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Burninator,

Before you send any more slayers to their deaths, you should know by now that the sidhe think your horror spam are cute wisps of cotton candy that make the elflings giggle.

TNN

Kheldron June 16th, 2008 07:40 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I'm also perfectly fine with short extensions requested in advance http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
There's a world between a 72h-timer once in a while and what we lived through the last two weeks...

Baalz June 16th, 2008 12:30 PM

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Quote:

DonCorazon said:
Burninator,

Before you send any more slayers to their deaths, you should know by now that the sidhe think your horror spam are cute wisps of cotton candy that make the elflings giggle.

TNN

LIMP WRIST PRIME TALKS BIG FROM BEHIND THE BODIES PILING IN PYTHIUM AND ARCOSCEPHALE. THE BURNINATOR IS NO RAGING BULL TO BE GOADED INTO ACTING OUT OF HIS PLAN, BUT WORRY NOT FOR BURNINATION SHALL COME TO THE SPARKLE FAIRY BOYS IN ERIU IN GOOD TIME. CONTINUE TO PARADE THE BODIES OF OUR SCOUTS AND PROCLAIM VICTORY, WE ARE DUELY CHASTENED.

AS TO THESE SO CALLED HARBINGERS, LET US SEE IF 150% FIRE RESISTANCE IS SUFFICIENT TO SURVIVE BURNINANTION. THE BURNINATOR IS EVEN MORE CONTEMPTUOUS OF THE RABBLE RAISED IN ARCOSCEPHALE, I CERTAINLY HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER PLAN THAN MARCHING ELEPHANTS AND ARCHERS INTO THE BURNINATOR'S PLAINS. THIS SHOULD PROVE DELECTABLE.

DonCorazon June 16th, 2008 01:56 PM

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Burninator,
You need to shave your eyebrows and get some product for your hair, not too mention some better fragrance - you smell like charred elephant.

And, don't think your six guides and psychotic ALL CAP postings scare the sidhe / we will keep listening to the Pet Shop Boys with our spiky hair and glitter jackets:


Sometimes you're better off dead
There's gun in your hand and it's pointing at your head
You think you're mad, too unstable
Kicking in chairs and knocking down tables
In a restaurant in a West End town
Call the police, there's a madman around
Running down underground to a dive bar
In a West End town

(I I I)
(Huh Huh Huh)
(I I I I)
(Huh Huh Huh-Huh-Huh-Huh)
(I-I-I-I-I-I-I-...)

- Fabulous Eriu, the Glam Nation

moderation June 17th, 2008 12:24 AM

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Bump. Just a reminder for Good team to respond to emails if they're not too busy.

I'd second Tuidjy and pass on the trash talk. However I'm surprised DonCorazon would admit to listening to the Pet Shop Boys. That's guts! Or something... I guess. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

By the way, I would submit my turn earlier, except for the fact that quickhost is on. I'd prefer the ability to change details based on new communications or just things I think of later on.

CUnknown June 17th, 2008 11:50 AM

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Next game, I am going to -require- trash talk!!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Gandalf Parker June 17th, 2008 12:00 PM

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Quote:

CUnknown said:
Next game, I am going to -require- trash talk!!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Personally I love those games. I enjoy the RPG (role-playing games) talk more than the spreadsheet strategist talk.

But as a moderator this seems a good time to mention that Shrapnel prefers that the public forum NOT be used for trashtalk about individuals. Purely as a GUIDELINE (not absolute to all cases) when talk shifts from nation talking about nation, or pretender talking about pretender, into login talking directly about another login... then we will be looking at a possible moderator action.

{/moderator]
Sorry for the intrusion.
I now return you to your regularly sheduled trashtalk http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

DonCorazon June 17th, 2008 12:17 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
My perspective was this is humorous RPG - the metrosexual Eriu telling the charred Abysians they need to work on their style. Thus I addressed the Burninator, not Baalz, who I have the utmost respect for both his playing ability and personal hygiene. I guess my reference to his 6 guides may have crossed the line but again it was an attempt at humor as I am quite sure he will crush me here.

Anyway, Eriu is happy to go back in its quiet cave and sing the Pet Shop Boys to ourselves.

Baalz June 17th, 2008 12:51 PM

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THE BURNINATOR SCOFFS AT ERIU'S DECISION TO GO BACK INTO THEIR CLOSET, RAINBOW COLORED TAIL BETWEEN THEIR LEGS. THE BURNINATOR HAS IMPERVIOUSLY THICK MAGMA SKIN AND WAS QUITE AMUSED.

DonCorazon June 17th, 2008 12:56 PM

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The Sidhe are very sulky. We will be listening to Boys Don't Cry all day.

moderation June 17th, 2008 01:04 PM

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Please reply to the latest emails Goods. Also, Tuidjy, please respond soon. It looks like the game will host at 13:08 Eastern US Time, or 17:08 GMT.

Baalz June 17th, 2008 06:13 PM

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THE FLAMES CONSUME ALL. NEITHER ANGLES NOR ALLIES ARE ABLE TO SAVE PYTHIUM. THE SMOLDERCONE BELCHES BLACK SMOKE AS HARBINGER FEATHERS FUEL OUR FURNACES. THE SCHOLARLY PACHYDERMS FLEE AT TOP SPEED FROM THE BORDER AS THE CATAMITES IN ERIU FIND DEEPER CAVES TO HIDE IN. WILDFIRE SPREADS ACROSS THE PLAINS OF DEATH, AND THE WORLD BURNS.

moderation June 17th, 2008 11:58 PM

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From now on, the Sibyls have decreed that all official Arcoscephale press releases will be conducted in Lolspeak.

http://icanhascheezburger.files.word...l-grievous.jpg

Rathar June 18th, 2008 02:06 AM

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Don't forget the special communication rules present folks!

Die Nation X, Die!

Baalz June 22nd, 2008 09:45 AM

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THE BURNINATOR IS DISPLEASED BY REPORTS THAT WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ARE BEING STOCKPILED IN SHINUYAMA. THIS THREAT CANNOT BE IGNORED DESPITE THE JOYS OF BURNINATING THE FOOLS IN THE WEAKLING LANDS. LET THE BAKEMONO LEARN HOW TO LOOK FOR ROCKS TO HIDE UNDER AS TROGDOR IS UNLEASHED!

Rathar June 22nd, 2008 04:03 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I am on a working vacation till the 1st so my apologies if my inability to communicate is even more incommunicatible.

Rathar June 23rd, 2008 10:08 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
El server seems to be down atm, alas!

CUnknown June 24th, 2008 12:35 AM

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It is? It shouldn't be..

Rathar June 24th, 2008 02:57 AM

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1 Attachment(s)
Murphys law has reared its head and I cannot connect to any dominions server.. All other internet things are fine, no firewall etc so all I can think of atm is to send you the file and hope you get it in time and can upload it to the server..

Sorry man tis all I can think of.

of course I don't have your email so I am attaching it here.. geh

CUnknown June 24th, 2008 12:10 PM

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Don't worry Rathar, it looks like Pythium, Shinuyama, and Arco also haven't taken their turns. Why is that? Is it hard to connect? What is going on?

Kheldron June 24th, 2008 06:05 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Server is up but timer isnt

Rathar June 24th, 2008 07:44 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Aaaand today it works with nothing at all changed.. Pesky internet!

moderation June 25th, 2008 04:30 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Hmm, we might have a slight problem since Pythium's new player seems to have gone absent. We can get a temporary sub, but I'm not sure about our long term status.

IndyPendant June 27th, 2008 11:48 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Would everyone be willing to go to a 72-hour quickhost for the next week, starting next turn? My vacation starts tomorrow morning, and I may not be able to keep up with a 48-hour timer. It's basically just for the next 3 turns. ; )

CUnknown June 29th, 2008 12:02 AM

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Unless there is popular disgust for slowing down the pace of the game, we will be switching to a 72 hour hosting schedule to accomodate IndyPendant's request. Also because it's the week of 4th of July.

Go blow something up! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Zeldor June 29th, 2008 12:03 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I will be extremely disgusted by something like that. Bleh.

Kheldron June 29th, 2008 05:39 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I've got no problem with a 72h schedule but could you please host this turn BEFORE turning to a 72h timer ?
The turn was supposed to be up a few hours ago and now we're in for 70h more wait...

CUnknown June 29th, 2008 01:37 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Yeah, turn is being hosted now. Turn up!

Rathar June 29th, 2008 02:54 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I am fine with 72 hour hosting.

Kheldron, I sent you a forum PM. Sorry!!

In other news..

Ermor salutes valiant but defeated Tien-chi. Nice warring with you!

Kheldron June 29th, 2008 03:43 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I had a cd key violation beacause my cd key was used in multiple installations and it made me stall!!
I don't understand, anyone?

I use my cd key on my computer at home and at office but that's been the case from the start...

Or could it be because I started them on one and finished them on another?
WTFH

Baalz June 29th, 2008 06:28 PM

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THE BURNINATOR IS EMBARRASSED. REDOING MY TURN I RETASKED SOME RESEARCH MAGES LEAVING ME A TINY BIT SHORT OF THE CRITICAL RESEARCH NEEDED TO LEVEL A CRUSHING DEFEAT TO THE ARCOSCEPHALE FOOLS. INSTEAD OF EVEN CASTING THE FAIRLY EFFECTIVE BONDS OF FIRE ON ELEPHANTS(WHICH WORKED WELL THE COUPLE TIMES IT DID GET CAST) THE SPELLCASTING AI CHOSE TO SPAM...RAGE. THIS HAD WHAT I ASSUME WAS THE DESIRED EFFECT OF CAUSING THE BURNINATOR TO RAGE AT THE BATTLE REPLAY.

CUnknown June 30th, 2008 12:41 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Ulm must give a firm salute to Tien Chi as well. His staunch resistance to the Ermorian hoard has given the Good a chance at life. He has long defended our inner lands and he will be sorely missed.

Brave and Noble Tien Chi will live on in our hearts. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rant.gif

IndyPendant July 5th, 2008 10:23 AM

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Hmm, it turns out I didn't need the 72-hour quickhost after all. There was internet everywhere! Still, it was good to have no pressure during my vacation. Thanks guys!

It's over now except for the drive home, so I am able to go back to a 48-hour quickhost schedule again once this current turn is completed, in 4 hours or so.

CUnknown July 5th, 2008 06:34 PM

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Okay, we are back on a 48-h schedule.

CUnknown July 7th, 2008 05:36 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Grr.. I know I said I wouldn't do this anymore, but since there are 4 people who haven't taken their turns yet, and only 1 hour left on the clock, I am going to give a slight extension.

I will host at 9pm EST tonight. It is currently 4:35pm EST. That is a 3 1/2 hour extension. I hope no one minds.

Zeldor July 7th, 2008 05:44 PM

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I did the turn! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

P.S. You didn't send what you had to send after all...

Baalz July 7th, 2008 05:56 PM

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Quote:

Zeldor said:
P.S. You didn't send what you had to send after all...

YES I DID

Kheldron July 10th, 2008 05:20 AM

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Satyres and dryads alike wail as the flames rage through the arcane laboratory in their capital. Countless mages look stunned as their dreams are turned to ashes.
Why is fate so cruel at this point of the race...?

CUnknown July 10th, 2008 11:21 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Must be the Burninator's doing, I think you should attack him. It was a Slayer special forces unit, must have been. It's the only explanation.

Kheldron July 11th, 2008 06:07 AM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
When I compare graphs with other games I've got running in MP, I must say I'm really impressed by what QM has achieved so early in the game, especially in research.
And especially since I took Shinuyama off a MA game by turn 15 in another MP game...really nothing to compare with.

GG QM ^^

CUnknown July 11th, 2008 08:40 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
QM's strength is impressive, but we still have to play it out. Remember that the Neutrals must kill every single other player in the game to win (i.e. standard victory condition).

The Goods must only eliminate the Evils to win -- it doesn't matter if QM has 5x the number of provinces that team Good has total, if all the Evils die, the Goods win (if they still are in possession of all their starting capitals).

The Evils must destroy all of Good + Neutral to win. This admittedly seems unlikely for them at this point, although it is not as tough a victory condition as the Neutrals have.

And remember that you (Pangea) and Ryleh are also extremely tough, as seen in the score graphs. It seems like you and Ryleh still have time to do something about Shinuyama, at least to me.

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

quantum_mechani July 11th, 2008 09:23 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
Hey, now, my research may have a big edge, but that isn't as useful as it appears. Research is a capped commodity, there is only so much to have, and eventually everyone is going to get it. So really what I have is small window to take advantage of it.

As for the gems, I really don't think anyone should be that afraid of the 60 water/fire gems per turn that make about 75% of my income. This is compared to R'yleh which I am reasonably sure has a much nicer mix of gems, and without worries of dispelling either. Not to mention we are fast approaching the late game where starspawn are superior to bakemono sorcerers in almost every way.

In any case, good still has all the nuetrals beat collectivly by quite a margin.

DonCorazon July 11th, 2008 09:35 PM

Re: Global War (started!)
 
I'll have to remember the old "research is a capped commodity" spin job for the day I am leading research by a magnitude of 100x. Reassuring to know that when Eriu catches up in ~ 30 turns we'll all be even. Then. In 30 turns. If we are alive.

quantum_mechani July 11th, 2008 09:43 PM

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Heh, seriously though, what am I going to do with all this research before other people catch up? I can't exactly build a SC army with just water and fire gems, and my income of other types is pretty pathetic. Battle spell wise I've already had about the best stuff my mages can cast for quite a while and I haven't exactly been mopping up.

DonCorazon July 11th, 2008 09:55 PM

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Fair enough. As one who once had aspirations of being a leading researcher and has since been forced to take his mages out of the library and onto the battlefield just to survive, your problem is one that I wouldn't mind having. But I appreciate you making me feel better that I should not be worried. Ahem. Cheers!
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image.../beerglass.gif

Baalz July 11th, 2008 10:26 PM

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Quote:

quantum_mechani said:
In any case, good still has all the nuetrals beat collectivly by quite a margin.

INDEED, THE BURNINATOR IS AT AN ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET! MMMMM, WHAT IS COOKING NOW?

CUnknown July 12th, 2008 12:37 AM

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"Good still has all the neutrals beat collectively by quite a margin."

Umm... QM ... what are you smoking?? The only way the Goods have a chance (and we do have a chance) is that we only have to kill the Evils to win. Obviously killing all the Neutrals would be impossible for us. You three are far and away superior, even with our ability to work together. Fortunately, you three are not on a team.

Or did you mean, any -one- Neutral against the -entire- good team? Then, yeah, we still have you beat, I believe. But not by a whole lot.

If you combine our researches, we still aren't equal to you. If you combine our gem income, we still aren't equal. I don't think anyone is buying that "research isn't a big deal" or "all the gems I have suck" argument. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

But, even so, the other 2 Neutrals and the Burninator are also very strong. And as a group, Good is strong as well, so it will be interesting to see how it plays out!


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