SMAX PBEM Wanted

[jtsisyoda]

Trying to play my first SMAX PBEM. Anyone interested?

[Rubin]

I'm interested! I just started my very first PBEM (SMAC). Maybe now I can get a chance to play Aki Zeta-5?

[jtsisyoda]

Cool, Rubin... since you're the veteran (I've played zero to your one), how do we do this? If you want Aki, I'll go old school with Zak.

[Rubin]

Haha, jtsisyoda I've checked a bit:

Dreifels site has some hints on how to start a PBEM game.

We should agree on a ruleset, play order (and maybe more) and look for a CMN to set up the game (fair starting conditions, passwords etc.). I believe 4 players are required for optimal gameplay. Remember to post your e-mail.

You can reach me at: Rubin_Datalinks @ Hotmail DOT com

[Gufnork]

I'm interested in joining this one as well. I'd like to try Pirates, I need to improve my water play.

[jtsisyoda]

Sure thing, Gufnork.

We could go with Dreifels rules if you want.

Another post I saw gave a suggestion of forbidding the underhanded tactic of creating a small undefended base in your territory for the sole purpose of letting it revolt so you can probe it after it belongs to someone else. That was a long sentence but hopefully it makes sense.

I don't know the standard way of finding a CMN. Wait for one to read our post and volunteer?

Play order doesn't matter to me. Random is fine.

How about Transcend/Large/Average everything else? No Aliens?

Reach me at jtscheidt (at) hotmail

[Gufnork]

I think I'd prefer standard map in PBEM. Takes too long for things to happen otherwise.

I don't know the standard way of finding a CMN. Wait for one to read our post and volunteer?

Worked for me last time. But there are a few people who are usually kind enough to do it if I've understood it correctly. I'm guessing we could ask one of them.

As for rules, take a standard version and say any obvious abuse is illegal, like your example (only works if someone plays the drones though).

[jtsisyoda]

Hey, Gufnork, are you going to give us fair warning about how experienced you are, or do we have to find out the hard way?
Standard size is ok with me.
There's a guy on another site waiting for a game. Is it bad manners to post there, referring him to this site?

[Rubin]

jtsisyoda, maybe this other guy is also a member here. Check the member list and maybe send a PM?!?

[jtsisyoda]

Never mind, he only has SMAC, not SMAX.

[H0bbes]

I'd be happy to set up a game for you guys. Let me know when you've figured out the details & the final player line-up.

You can email me on: jcrocombe@aardvark.net.au

Hobbes

[Gufnork]

jtsisyoda: Well, I've never played a real MP game (we've never gotten to conflict), the game I play with Rubin is my first PBEM game. I'm very good at SP though, but that's not the same.

H0bbes: Thanks a bundle. The plan worked perfectly, just sit on our arses and they will come.

[Zalek]

I would like to join to smax game

[Rubin]

It seems we have 4 players:

jtsisyoda - University (jtscheidt @ hotmail DOT com)
Gufnork - Pirates (perhenri @ dd DOT chalmers DOT com)
Rubin - Consciousness (Rubin_Datalinks @ Hotmail DOT com)
Zalek - Hive (zalek @ interia DOT pl)
AI - Deirdre
AI - Santiago
AI - ??? (Roze or Lal?)

H0bbes - CMN (jcrocombe @ aardvark DOT net DOT au)

Zalek, what faction do you prefer?

(Edit: Faction updates including e-mails. FYI.)

[Zalek]

Hive, Hive, HIIIIVVVVEEEEEEE