Lux Invicta intelligence

[alva]

Heard a rumour, have some inside info,

This is the place for it!

ooh, btw, no questions asked
(and seeing this is Trips team, no holds barred )

[Meshelic]

Lux Invictica Intel

LUX INVICTICA INTEL REPORT

MEMBER LIST
Trip
punkbass2000
Falconius
BigFurryMonster
CiverDan
Vlad Antlerkov
Apocalypse
Admiral PJ
BlackOut
WarriorPoet
ixnay37
jordie
MrWhereItsAt

KNOWN POTENTIAL LEADERS
Trip - Of course. Founder of Lux Invictica. Description of Trip unnecessary.
MrWhereItsAt - A self-described 'non-political' politician. Has held more Presidential posts in the C2DG and C3DG than anyone else (in history?).
Apocolypse - more info needed
BigFurryMonster - Known for in-depth statistical overlays and up to date reports on turnchats. Skilled in military statistical data gathering and tactical reads. Also respected strategist.
punkbass2000] - longtime Trip-cronie.

GOVERNMENT TYPE/PREFERENCE
Unknown. Little decisive reference is found in the threads, although from the small amount of evidence that I did find, they seem to be going for the straight-shot Democratic/Republic format.

CURRENT CIV PICK
Ottomans

STATED GOAL
To further the glory of Trip and to annihilate the rest. Straitforward as that.

[notyoueither]

Death to them I say!

But seriously, another opponent to be wary of. Very wary. Trip will be as unpredictable as a mongoose in a cobra factory.

All the others I recognize are fully capable of taking advantage of any perceived weakness.

I judge them the greatest threat. I do not say that due to some age old challenge laid down. I say it based on looking at that member list. Some of these guys have been around, and they understand fully what the game is about.

BTW, Apocalypse is a contemporary of MarkG and DanQ. He has been around civ forums for a long while. Do not underestimate him.

[Meshelic]

I think that their apparent secrecy in discussing how their government is formed (which I couldn't find facts to support anywhere but found plentiful about the other teams, including our own) is also a clue to them. They seem to have many tricks up their sleeve.

I don't know many of them because I don't recall seeing them too often in the C3DG. Which is a reason I also view the RolePlayTeam (and especially) the GloryofWar team as potentially hazardous threats.

[alva]

This is a strong team.
And if I not mistaken Admiral PJ is a formal mod-maker.

If would make a threat list:

1.lux

2.GoW
3.RPG
4.LEGO
* the space between Lux and GoW is intentional, as in head and shouders

[FrustratedPoet]

I agree that this is the best team (apart from us). They don't have the full-throttle power of the Glory of War, but (like us) will be a well balanced and intelligent Civ.

They will also be very well informed, there is a HUGE HUGE amount of DemoGame experience on this team. MWIA has been president of practically every demogame.
Apocalypse and BFM deserve respect too for their knowledge of the games.

My bet is that either us or Lux will win the game.

[zeit]

My bet is that either us or Lux will win the game.

I wouldn't share your optimistic or perhaps passimistic assumption, just because there are to many Random variables that apply, ones that even the most experience and talented player cannot predict or come out with the "best game decision" everytime, and the odds can constantly chancge. Nevertheless, i agree that this is the most dangerous team to play against, as they seem to have the most balanced mix of people from all the other opponents.

[Meshelic]

In a somewhat unrelated note, imagine when we all band together on one team to take on a different civ site. Those guys would not stand a chance at all.

But for us, I agree that we must be careful not to get too far ahead of ourselves. We have a good team here, and their is lots of potential for us. I'm waiting to see our starting location.

[FrustratedPoet]

The Apolyton DemoGame Team would be unbeatable if all the top guys turned out to play. Some of the best players here also post at CFC, though, so they wouldn't necessarily play for 'poly.

[Meshelic]

Very little is still known about these guys, other than the information we've had since the beginning....

I have a feeling that Lux Invictica is in 'radio silence' mode.

Perhaps we should follow their example as much as possible....?

[alva]

hmm, yes they are

And I agree, no more spamming

[OPD]

Re: Lux Invictica Intel

[QUOTE] Originally posted by Meshelic
LUX INVICTICA INTEL REPORT

MEMBER LIST
Trip
punkbass2000
Falconius
BigFurryMonster
CiverDan
Vlad Antlerkov
Apocalypse
Admiral PJ
BlackOut
WarriorPoet
ixnay37
jordie
MrWhereItsAt

MWIA
WIA should not be overestimated he is at least amoung the best leaders or organisers around but a great civ3 player he is not. While president he made a post in a colonization forum about never even finishing a game of civ3 and there were also times in the demo game when IMO he made bad decisions despite people telling him they were bad decisions. Overall a great leader he is but he is more in it for the interaction than the winning. He is away for a while but when he comes back he will be useful to them as he puts so much time into the game but as a strategist he should not be considered dangerous.

Apocalypse
A man with many commitments and so his contribution is likely to be limited. While a good player and possible president he may loose interest unless it is for important things. He wasn't very supportive or active while VP untill he had to take charge himself.

Trip
Obviously the danger man. High ability and commitment with the time to put alot into the game. He could just about run their whole team by himself. Also our team origins are likely to make him have a vendetta against us. Intelligent and domineering he will be very active in the technical side of things as well as the actual game and so they will be a very well organised team.

Punkbass
Famed for taking an important role then disapearing.

BFM
Good commitment and doesn't mind doing important but uninteresting work. Although not very experienced he will very much help in their organisation.

[Meshelic]

And the great OPD arrives! Welcome!

Good points here.

[Dominae]

As ambassador to Lux Invicta, I've fulfilled my first responsibility of contacting them before the game officially starts. Below is a transcript of the message I posted on their team forum (the public one, of course!). Sorry if I sound sort of self-righteous, I just wanted to make sure they know who I am...


Dominae

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Members of Lux Invicta,

Greetings and salutions! I trust your preparations for the fateful first day of the DemoGame are well under way and going well. As part of our own preparations, the diplomats of Gathering Storm have been sent out to officially contact each other team. Thus, I introduce myself:

Dominae of Gathering Storm, Ambassador to Lux Invicta.

My roles as ambassador is simple: I am to represent Gathering Storm in diplomatic relations between our teams. Rest assured that I will be honest and faithful messenger. Although my allegiance is to the great Gathering Storm, I promise to hold the opinion and will of your people in high regard.

Feel free to contact me anytime, about anything, via any channel, but know that I am sworn to report any and all communications with your team to my supervisor, the illustrious Meshelic.


May our relationship be fruitful!

Dominae of Gathering Storm
Ambassador to Lux Invicta


P.S: Please respond to this greeting before the game commences on or around December 1st.

[Meshelic]

Dominae well done! That's exactly what I was looking for in the first contact with another civ.