SE4 Rating System

Joachim · #1 September 20th, 2003, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slynky:
Game news:

KOTH Gandalph vs Joachim - Though both players are in the Ratings system, this game was never reported as a Ratings game. I hope this is correct (assuming from the length of the game, it probably started before the Ratings system did)

Started the game way before the Ratings system began. I never reported it and I assume Gandalph did not as we never discussed it.

geoschmo · #2 September 21st, 2003, 01:51 AM

Yeah, put me down for another loss in the Ratings game 2 against Gandalph.

I really don't understand how I got so bad at this game. I was never the best player, but I was at least competative. Any more in every game I play I am way behind in tech and econ from the start. I suck at every aspect of the game and get my butt handed to me almost every time. The only way I win is if I get a primo starting position, and even then I find a way to lose unless the opponent has a really sucky starting spot.

It's very discouraging. I don't think I am going to play SE4 much longer.

Slynky · #3 September 21st, 2003, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Yeah, put me down for another loss in the Ratings game 2 against Gandalph.

I really don't understand how I got so bad at this game. I was never the best player, but I was at least competative. Any more in every game I play I am way behind in tech and econ from the start. I suck at every aspect of the game and get my butt handed to me almost every time. The only way I win is if I get a primo starting position, and even then I find a way to lose unless the opponent has a really sucky starting spot.

It's very discouraging. I don't think I am going to play SE4 much longer.

Geo, dude, I know how you feel. Play a game with Asmala. Then, when he beats you, he'll show you how he did it. I learned a lot from him.

Don't get discouraged...the game's too good! And you may just be having a bad run.

primitive · #4 September 21st, 2003, 02:46 AM

Congrats to Slynky: The new no. 1 ranked player in the world

Our Challenge match, with these rules:
- 5 planet start
- Full tech
- No intel
- No Stellar Manipulation
- No Talisman
- 3,000 racial points
was played on a grid map without any obvious chokepoints.

The short story: I colonized like mad. Slynky was smart enough to go straight on the attack. Game over at turn 33. Well played by Slynky.

Edit: Cosmetics

[ September 21, 2003, 01:47: Message edited by: primitive ]

geoschmo · #5 September 21st, 2003, 02:53 AM

So Primitive since you are free you want to give me a rematch? The wife is watching the Miss America pagent tonight so we might get the first dozen turns in quick.

primitive · #6 September 21st, 2003, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by geoschmo:
So Primitive since you are free you want to give me a rematch? The wife is watching the Miss America pagent tonight so we might get the first dozen turns in quick.

LOL,
Its 3.30 in the morning over here, let a poor guy sleep.

Seriously, I would love to play you again, but I have just challenged Slynky to a rematch (full tech game) on a special map. He has first choice for that game (its already on PBW). If he declines, your next in line

I'll post the details on the game in a bit (then I go to bed, I really need my beautysleep)

Slynky · #7 September 21st, 2003, 02:17 PM

It's a wicked game, Geo! I got lucky (I think). I knew he was out-colonizing me, so I only had one choice...build warships and make the colony count even again (if I could). I think people know I'm a bit methodical and defensive...perhaps it caught Primitive off guard to have me go on the offensive.

I was a good game and had good anticipation level.