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November 22nd, 2004, 06:00 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
For competetive play, use a mod that balances the costs better than the default set.
For my opinions, you can check the readme for PvK Balance mod (see link below).
There were some variations and a few possible approaches in the unmodded game, but there were many that were grossly over- or under-valued. Advanced Storage Techniques was probably the most undervalued. Combat bonuses and construction bonuses, and maintenance, were the other most important and cheap to get.
My favorite competetive setups were either my typical "all-out combat bonuses" configuration, or my "all-out swarm" configuration. In the Universe Cup, the only configuration and strategy that beat my "all-out combat bonuses" design was "all-out construction with as much combat bonuses", led by two players who were really good at rapid mass production, and good at other aspects as well. Nothing ever really defeated my swarm, but I only used it in three games.
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November 22nd, 2004, 07:35 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
What's the 'all-out swarm' configuration?
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November 22nd, 2004, 07:47 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
That would be maxxed build rate. You pump out ships twice as fast as the other guy, and overcome the combat bonuses with sheer numbers.
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November 22nd, 2004, 07:53 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
ah. Thanks.
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If I only could remember half the things I'd forgot, that would be a lot of stuff, I think - I don't know; I forgot!
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November 22nd, 2004, 08:52 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
'God-Like' Research is a must in all my games, I love to research, research, research. second to that, Maintenance, makes the resources Last alot longer.
But, don't take this 'preference' as a winning strategy, I have yet to win a game. (even against the AI)
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November 22nd, 2004, 10:09 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
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Geekdom is eternal... you will be assimilated... resistance is futile.
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November 23rd, 2004, 03:13 AM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
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David E. Gervais said:
'God-Like' Research is a must in all my games, I love to research, research, research. second to that, Maintenance, makes the resources Last alot longer.
But, don't take this 'preference' as a winning strategy, I have yet to win a game. (even against the AI)
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turtle up with mines, get all three colony techs, planet improvement techs, then attack the rest of the universe while you build your first sphereworld. On a large map.
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If I only could remember half the things I'd forgot, that would be a lot of stuff, I think - I don't know; I forgot!
A* E* Se! Gd! $-- C-^- Ai** M-- S? Ss---- RA Pw? Fq Bb++@ Tcp? L++++
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November 23rd, 2004, 09:09 AM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
LOL, I have logged quite a few hours, I'm just not 'militarily' inclined. I believe the galaxy is big enough for several races. Unfortunately the 'Other' Races disagree with this point of view.
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November 23rd, 2004, 12:59 PM
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Re: Best EMP Set Up.
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narf poit chez BOOM said:
turtle up with mines, get all three colony techs, planet improvement techs, then attack the rest of the universe while you build your first sphereworld. On a large map.
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"Turtle up" is an interesting term for that. Just how many systems will you "turtle up" in? It seems to me if you're not expanding and building more research facilities and mining colonies to support a competitive military, coming out of your shell will be painful.
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PS: I've adopted your quote in my sig —›
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Geekdom is eternal... you will be assimilated... resistance is futile.
A+ Se GdY S++ Fr- C* Cs* Sf- Ai++ Au>M! M- Mp! S@ Ss+ R! Pw+ Fq++ Nd? Rp++ G++ Mm++ Bb-- L-- Tcp
'We, the weird, chasing the pointless, for no reason at all, have been finding out things that have no effect on anything important for at least a couple days and are now qualified to chase our tails to the merriment of all watching.'-Narf et al
"Of course, you don't want to be going about handing out immortality willy-nilly, that just wouldn't be responsible." -O'Shea
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