SMAX PBEM - Yoda, RedMenace

[jtsisyoda]

Uh, this thread is to sort out a SMAX PBEM with jtsisyoda and TheRedMenace... rules, contact info, blah blah.

jtsisyoda - jtscheidt at hotmail dot-com
TheRedMenace - msernatinger at hotmail dotcom

[jtsisyoda]

TRM,
Do you have any preferences for this game? Size, rules, factions, etc.?

[TheRedmenace]

I prefer to play as close to the Standard rules as possible, but I'm very flexible. I do like the AI to be tweaked, though my lazy self isn't willing to do more than randomize their personalities. I'm hearing a lot about the "Googlie Tweaked' AI, but I don't know exactly what his changed entail.

Good stuff, I'm sure. I usually play on a standard map with randomized environment and life cycle.

~Teh Red Mencae!!!1111one

[jtsisyoda]

I think Googlie does a bunch of different modifications based on what he's creating for people.

For the map, standard size is ok, and I usually go with average land, clouds, etc. I think I prefer no Aliens.

I started a previous H2H without using a CMN, with a random world. The first try stank so we just restarted after about two turns. With only two people, you can tell pretty quickly whether the start is fair. If you want to get a CMN that's cool, but if we want to get rolling, one of us could just start it and send it on.

Who picks their faction first?

[TheRedmenace]

We don't need a CMN, I prefer just a nice random map anyway, as starting from disadvantage can be interesting in its own right. You can pick first fac.

[jtsisyoda]

Yes, disadvantage can be an interesting challenge, within reason. But I know I'm not superman, so I don't need a chance to prove it by starting on a tiny desert island with two other factions. Barring something like that, let's take our chances.

I'll go with CyCon.

After you pick your faction, we can pick some AI factions. Then who should start it? I flipped a coin and won (promise! ) so I'll do it, unless you object.

As far as rules go, I think it boils down to:
Crawler upgrading? I prefer yes.
Reverse engineering? I prefer yes, but not rovers from probes.
Stockpile energy bug? I strongly prefer no.
Notify opponent when probing them? I prefer yes.

[TheRedmenace]

Alright I think I'll go drones, and you can set up whatever AIs you want.

As far as rules go,:
Crawler upgrading? I prefer NO.
Reverse engineering? I prefer YES
Stockpile energy bug? I strongly prefer NO
Notify opponent when probing them? I prefer NO

[jtsisyoda]

On second thought, probe notification doesn't make sense in H2H.

Crawler upgrading... hmmm... I really like this one. I don't consider it a cheat. Not having it favors a faction with really high industry (Drones/Hive).

I forgot to bring up difficulty level. Another H2H opponent of mine suggested that Librarian is good for H2H (speeds things up). It decreases the relative value of Domai's -1 drone, though.

In the interest of compromise... Would you rather have a) crawler upgrading on Transcend or b) no crawler upgrading on Librarian? I think either situation is fair for both sides.

[jtsisyoda]

What do you say, Red? Have a seat at the negotiation table.

[TheRedmenace]

I'll play on Trannie.

[jtsisyoda]

Ok, I tried putting everything in one place for what we're doing...

SMAX H2H

yoda - CyCon - jtscheidt at hotmail dot-com
TRM - Drones - msernatinger at hotmail dotcom
AI - Spartans
AI - Gaians
AI - PK
AI - Uni
AI - Hive

Transcend Difficulty
Standard size
Random water, natives, etc.

Crawler upgrading? YES.
Reverse engineering? YES, but not rovers from probes.
Stockpile energy bug? NO.
Notify opponent when probing them? NO.

If this looks ok, I'll kick it off.

[TheRedmenace]

C'mon Yoda, get your butt moving, you tiny green piece of -- oops this is a family friendly board!

I'm looking forward to the turn in my mail.

[rothe]

has this game started yet?

[jtsisyoda]

Yes, it started, but if you're looking for a game, maybe you'd be interested in replacing someone from another game of mine? SMAX, Hive, 2107? See this thread:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95151

[jtsisyoda]

Blut0 has taken over the Hive in the BLTT game.