Setting up IP Games XXXIX

[Baron O]

war
check on microsoft site for updates, there has been a bunch in last couple of months.
my IT guy at work says have all sorts of updates in the service packs. plus as always there are security issues with most of microsoft products that are addressed in the updates.

[DrSpike]

What OS are you using War? And what are your symptoms when things go wrong?

[Flatlander Fox]

Plenty of land?!?

The Canadian version of plenty and our's must mean two different things then.

I see your point Rah, but I made a fast run at Trade instead of MM, thinking I could pick up steam faster that way then with a few more token cities. I guessed wrong, and the lesson was noted.

[Ming]

Hey FF... doesn't playing by established and written rules make a lot of sense these days We want to make sure there are NO misunderstandings

[Flatlander Fox]

Hmmm... I guess all these times that I've lost are due to the other players getting techs at the beginning...

Good to know for this weekend...

Glad you've clarified the rules for the others who have cheated me out of victory for so long!

[rah]

Originally posted by Flatlander Fox
I see your point Rah, but I made a fast run at Trade instead of MM, thinking I could pick up steam faster that way then with a few more token cities. I guessed wrong, and the lesson was noted.

Always a tough choice. My thinking on this has changed over the last 6 months. I used to rush trade regardless of my board position. Now, if I even think I'm pinned in, MM will be my first tech after monarchy. The people here expand very quickly. A few weeks ago, I noticed an island just off my coast, and I started thinking trade bonuses and rushed MM. Rushed a ship and settler to send out only to find Berz had already settled it.

But you're right, sometimes it's the right decision, and sometimes it's not. That's why the game is still fun after all these years.

RAH
And Yes, the reason you always get beaten is because of all the host techs that I get.

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by rah

And Yes, the reason you always get beaten is because of all the host techs that I get.

Now explain, in no more than 4000 words, why it is your mastery of the game and not the free techs that defeats FF.

[Ming]

That "expert" played another game against a guy at CF... All the AI's beat him as well... He again claimed lady luck was against him...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

[rah]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Now explain, in no more than 4000 words, why it is your mastery of the game and not the free techs that defeats FF.

I'm God, he sucks.


RAH
4 words instead of 4000
Sorry FF, but I couldn't pass that line up.


And apologies to Eyes, for using one of his lines.

[Flatlander Fox]

I can dish it out and take it...

As for the "island", I saw it too, but knew it was connected, so didn't dream of trade bonuses.

You are right though about one thing: The subtle changes that the game throws at you make things fun everytime you play.

And those tech hosts have alot to do with me sucking.

[rah]

Yes, most of us here can "take it" as well as we give it, which is one of the more fun aspects of this site.

That Island I was mentioning must have been from the game the week before. The only reason I know is, I think DD was in that game so there was plenty of time to "black click" in between turns, and I saw the different continent number.
The game you're mentioning, yes I knew it was connected, I just did MM early so I could get settlers down there faster. (read, before you)

RAH

[atawa]

Originally posted by rah
A few weeks ago, I noticed an island just off my coast, and I started thinking trade bonuses and rushed MM. Rushed a ship and settler to send out only to find Berz had already settled it.

So , you should be happy as the bonus for trading with another player is a lot better then trading with yourself

[rah]

Berz had lighthouse, and wasn't letting my ships deliver unmolested. Too expensive in terms of lost ships and caravans to deliver to that island.

And the sneaky ******* encroached a city on my mainland near the island so he had a good view of approaching ships. It didn't take me long to figure out the cost benefit analysis on that one.

[-Jrabbit]

Early check-in, Ming. Good to go Friday night?

btw, i talked to guth tonight and he's in Wisconsin for the weekend ..

[Ming]

Originally posted by -Jrabbit
Early check-in, Ming. Good to go Friday night?

btw, i talked to guth tonight and he's in Wisconsin for the weekend ..

Hard to say... you are always welcome to come over. And I have enough beer thanks to yours and Guth's generosity last week...

Barry said he might make it...