Beyond Alpha Centauri:::: Discussion Thread 5

[Mr. President]

You know the files that Alpha Centauri reads the factions from when you play? Those things.

[Kassiopeia]

Originally posted by Mr. President
I was thinking (hard as it may be to believe) and I remembered somebody, possibly Sprayber, suggesting a while ago that we could make Alpha Centauri faction attributes and/or files for our Beyond Alpha Centauri creations. Many would be mostly the same, of course, but it might be fun. Anybody feel like doing that?

I tried that once (Mellian suggested it IIRC) but I always had the trouble of inventing any weaknesses for the Coalition, in addition to maybe inefficiency.

The Planet rating would prolly be modified to Ecology, since Earth isn't Chiron (no Planetminds or big psychotic worm boils, at least the last time I checked).

[Sprayber]

My view on this has always been that the writer of the faction should keep in mind who they are writing for.

1. The factions cannot be the best at everything
2. The factions will have to of chaged somewhat over the centuries since Chiron and Earth
3. These are not colonial societies here. They have developed since having 4 or 5 bases on Chiron.
4. You don't have to keep up with efficiently points or when a unit is disbanded. Just be realistic and not operate as if your faction has unlimited resources.


The reason Sparta buys ships from the drones is that they see that the drones are much better and quicker at building ships then they could be. They even allow Drone workers in Spartan shipyards because of this. If the drones were enemies instead of allies, Sparta could build her own ships, but it would take longer and be a little more expensive that way.


One more thing. When are one of you guys comming up with a mod about BAC

[Mr. President]

A mod, eh? Could be fun! But I'm only good at creating faction files, and only faction text files at that. I'm not too confident with making custom planets and whatnot. I could definitely give some faction files a shot, though.

[Kassiopeia]

Sprayber (others may ignore this) - I don't have enough things to say to write a PM, but...

[Kassiopeia]

*reads Sprayber's post*

Hmmm, wasn't there a memorial day for war vets in the US this week?

[Sprayber]

Kass: Memorial Day is today


I had a double post. I'll use that to answer Frankys message and maybe to send out another message to Firaxis.

[Frankychan]

what's up y'all? Happy Memorial Day to all. I hope everyone's Summer vacation is going well!

FYI: I'm having trouble accessing my control panel for Apoly so any PM's sent to me might have to wait. I'll try accessing it at school when my summer classes start on Tuesday. Sorry!

Sprayber- Grrrr! Nah, good post!

[Kassiopeia]

Franky, my summer vacation doesn't start until next Saturday. Wait, "summer classes"? A strange concept to me.

Not to stray too far off topic, is there a dire need for something related to EC that needs to be posted?

[GeneralTacticus]

Don't think so.

[Mr. President]

Good new post. I especially liked the nineteen minutes for the fallen Unity Spartans.

Well, I've not been preparing much recently, because of school and other things. Exams are in two weeks or so, hence I might not be writing a lot for a while. You all know where to reach me if you need.

[Lonestar]

Hey y'all better do something with Protectorate interactions *Before* next wednesday, 'cause that's when I'm shipping out.

[Mr. President]

Hmm. Well, if I can get it done by then, I will. If not, then I won't. See how it goes. Since the World Cup begins on Friday, I'll have a lot of stuff to do and to watch.

[Sovereign]

Guys,

I'm back... I got all my stuff sorted out, so do expect a post or two concerning the UCS, Quantum tech development, etc.


Lonestar, I'll write a reply to your post. Sorry it took me so long, but I'll get right on it. Should we bring a quick resolution, or shall we decide to research the hferin vessel, or engage in a stand-off? Please PM me your ideas and we could try and work something out before u ship out. Doesn't make sense for both of our fleets just hang out there with no resolution or event for like a month or two until you come back.


Franky check your PM's.


Now I'm home for 3 months. Prepare yourselves for some serious stuff from the UCS


Laters,

Academician Randius Zakharov

[Sprayber]

Welcome back Sovereign.

I edited my Double post into a message to the Hive and Firaxis.

Mr. President: good luck on the exams. remember if in doubt choose B or C.