*creaks open coffin* Any up for a game of SMAX?

[Cmr.Bob]

Hello, hello, peoples. I am the Commodore, at least, I was before I lost me old password and old e-mail address. I've played and finished two SMAX games, and played also a SMAC game that just dribbled out. But now I have a brand spankin new e-mail, DSL conection, and have at last found my old cd.

I would like to play a nice transendi-level PBEM with three others, upon the map of Planet...perhaps the first 20 turns in IP, then rest by mail, or maybe just start by mail.

Anyone up for a game?

[Chaos Theory]

Sure, I've played a few MP games and many SP games. I've
been meaning to become involved in a few PBEM games.

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By the way, I have a T1-quality connection and enough
time to at least play out 20 turns IP.

[Kirov]

Ok, I'd like to play, tho I would not able to play IP.

[Hercules]

I'll play pbem but can't play IP yet. For me Smac or Smax is fine. Can you set up the game. Many advise that 4 person 3 AI game is best in terms of turnaround

[Cmr.Bob]

Okay, we've got 4 people. What (non-Alien, of course) fraction do you chaps want to be? I'll pick last.

IP is a bit of a bear, indeed, so it'll be okay to begin via e-mail.

[Kirov]

I'm not sure yet, so I will choose third. Remember tho that three factions should have their files modified:

- Cyborgs don't have their Spoils of War ability
- Drones don't have increased chance of taking over a revolted base
- Angels should be modified due to the +4 PROBE bug (+4 PROBE equals 0, so after getting these Covert Ops facilities Angels are seriously handicaped).

As for AI's, disallow Alien factions, it's sure.

[Chaos Theory]

I'll try the pirates. Any jank tricks you want to disallow?

[Hendrik]

Hey guys! I would like to participate in any kind of game, I am available for IP play or PBEM. I would like to play as the Morganites, and we should use standard tourny rules

[Hercules]

I'll go for Angels

[Kirov]

Originally posted by Hercules
I'll go for Angels

As I wrote, it would be better for you if we change Angels' +2 PROBE factor to +1 PROBE. If you really want, we can compensate, but I personally think Angels are so good faction than it's not required.

[Cmr.Bob]

Glurk, someone have the moddified files? As I said, I've not been here for a long, long time. If we nerf the Angels starting probe, give 'em a small boon too. Kirov, do you want to be either the Borgs or the Drones? I don't, so we can ignore their problems if you don't want them.

Rules will be fairly standard:
• Communications - none till contact, obtain commlink, or build Empath Guild
• Total freedom in Design Workshop (upgrades anytime, during turn or on-field,
• Retro-engineering - OK, except for using the probe rover chassis before discovering Doc. Mobility
• SE switches "quickies" forbidden - (obviously you can experiment to see what effect various SE choices have, but cannot change, play moves, then change back in the same turn)
• Council notification - immediate broadcast to all players (Post in the thread and e-mail to all immediately by player who has called elections, citing candidates and votes. After each player's turn, post in the thread the running totals)
• Stockpiling in Qs anytime - OK
• Crawlers Upgrade anytime - OK
• Probe actions: Must choose vendetta option when probing other players, rebuke if a pactmate (OK to probe teammate at any time)
• Using the AI - Cannot use the AI to bribe on council votes nor to demand withdrawal of units
• Cannot use the right click feature for multiple drop moves to extend range (ie limited to 8 tiles unless owning the Space Elevator SP)
• Cannot use the 'set waypoint' feature for automatic worm hunting/lifecycle enhancements
• Must 'Accept' or 'Decline' an offered Pact or Treaty that the other player has indicated 'Accepted' before exiting the diplo box and playing the turn (i.e. no accepting pending treaties/pacts *after* declaring vendetta in the same turn )
• Cannot use the F4 feature (or the bases feature of the F2 screen) to change an infiltrated faction's workers to specialists

*Allied victory is disallowed, except with AI. This is a bit non-standard, but I think it will be a neat new spice to add to the mix. Pacts can, of course, be made, but only one human may win.

Tau Ceti still start up these things, BTW?

[Hendrik]

Tau Ceti is still CMNing several games, not sure if he is willing to CMN another.

[Kirov]

I thought it' possible to play old factions. I have seriously considered one of those. And we are to choose only new factions, I can play virtually any of them 'cept Cult (let's be frank, Cha Dawn sucks on MP...)

And yes, Tau Ceti's the man we should contact with.

[Chaos Theory]

"Cannot use the 'set waypoint' feature for automatic worm hunting/lifecycle enhancements"

Does this have a buggy effect or just allow a player to
not have to manually move worms?

[Cmr.Bob]

Chaos: Yes to the later.

Kirov: Yes, by all means, we're fine with playing the old fractions. I myself will do either the Spartans or the University. You can pick first though.