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The_Fish · 15 Jul 2003, 19:39

<Spinner> Rd 10 will be all random

lovely.

ParraCida · 15 Jul 2003, 19:50

Goodness!

Scouse · 15 Jul 2003, 20:09

At the moment, that's the only good thing I've heard about round 10 so far.

Lupin · 15 Jul 2003, 20:21

don't worry be happy
woohoohoooohooho....

Lerxst · 15 Jul 2003, 20:22

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Originally posted by Scouse
At the moment, that's the only good thing I've heard about round 10 so far.

I have to slap me for that, but I again agree fullheartly with Scouse...

das_experiment · 15 Jul 2003, 20:27

You will say that untill you land in the gal i was in in r8.

Structural Integrity · 15 Jul 2003, 21:13

In round 10 there will be more emphasis on solo-play. Personal skill will count more towards your score than your alliance and galaxy connections (so Spinner hopes to achieve with his new design). If you can't deal with that you should get back to playing monopoly with your little brother while manipulating the cards a tad because you're a poor loser.

Toop · 15 Jul 2003, 21:20

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Originally posted by Structural Integrity
In round 10 there will be more emphasis on solo-play. Personal skill will count more towards your score than your alliance and galaxy connections (so Spinner hopes to achieve with his new design). If you can't deal with that you should get back to playing monopoly with your little brother while manipulating the cards a tad because you're a poor loser.

My alliance is the only reason I'm still playing.

Structural Integrity · 15 Jul 2003, 21:25

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Originally posted by Toop
My alliance is the only reason I'm still playing.

Why? Because they are good friends? Or because they can save your ass when you mess up?
If they are good friends, can't you just hang out with them on IRC, like people do in #forums or so?

das_experiment · 15 Jul 2003, 21:26

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Originally posted by Structural Integrity
In round 10 there will be more emphasis on solo-play. Personal skill will count more towards your score than your alliance and galaxy connections

how can i not do good then :P

Hicks · 15 Jul 2003, 21:30

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Originally posted by Structural Integrity
Why? Because they are good friends? Or because they can save your ass when you mess up?
If they are good friends, can't you just hang out with them on IRC, like people do in #forums or so?

Loyalty to those friends and the feeling that you don't want to let them down by not playing is why most us play. That's where Spanner's biggest mistake is going to be he actually thinks play Planetarion for the ship stats and gameplay

The majority of people's opinions with the limited information that us peons get is that Round 10 is sounding wank.

TeraHertz · 15 Jul 2003, 22:42

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Originally posted by Structural Integrity
In round 10 there will be more emphasis on solo-play. Personal skill will count more towards your score than your alliance and galaxy connections (so Spinner hopes to achieve with his new design). If you can't deal with that you should get back to playing monopoly with your little brother while manipulating the cards a tad because you're a poor loser.

hey, monopoly rocks!

If they want more solo play, then they should abolish galaxies all together.

Lerxst · 15 Jul 2003, 22:46

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Originally posted by Hicks
Loyalty to those friends and the feeling that you don't want to let them down by not playing is why most us play. That's where Spanner's biggest mistake is going to be he actually thinks play Planetarion for the ship stats and gameplay

You obviously talk about the "old" PA, the PA you are used to. The PA you co-created by playing it and working in an alliance which evolved in they way it did because of the "old" PA.
I really don't know how this game will look like in r10 and I have no clue about all the new features. But at least I do not say "Bah - all this will kill the game". The game for sure will evolve in another direction. If "good" or "bad" is something we only can judge afterwards. For the time being we all can stick to the "love it or change it - if you cann't change it - leave it". And you all can change it as you all have done so in the past. If you say this game is not about the stats and gameplay, then you have more control over the game than Spinner! USE YOUR POWER!

Btw - if the game evolvs in a direction where an average "n00b" or "lowbie" can enjoy it without being in a "decent" alliance, and ppl cannot be bashed into oblivion (as I experienced 3 times - was no fun anymore after the 5th week of constant incs without any chance to do something about it) just by bad luck, it will surely evolve in a more friendly direction.

Finally - I personally would welcome more "game" and less "profession" in PA

Scouse · 15 Jul 2003, 22:47

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Originally posted by das_experiment
You will say that untill you land in the gal i was in in r8.

I seriously doubt your round 8 galaxy to be any worse than either (I exiled once) of my galaxies this round, and I'm still completely for randoms.

hAl · 15 Jul 2003, 23:04

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Originally posted by Lerxst
I have to slap me for that, but I again agree fullheartly with Scouse...

Banned · 15 Jul 2003, 23:31

[Inquiry as to why private galaxies would be preferrable]

TeraHertz · 15 Jul 2003, 23:51

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Originally posted by Banned
[Inquiry as to why private galaxies would be preferrable]

I'm curious, [PM me what the species of animal you were referring to is.]

Private is better because you're with your mates who are similarly active, or at least active until the point when you're never attacked. The "man alone" style of play takes too much time. You have to be a total deciple of PA to play like that.

See that key left of "A"? Try toggling it, you're appears to be stuck.

The_Fish · 16 Jul 2003, 00:00

I am not for random, or private, but a mix of both. Spinner wont listen though

TeraHertz · 16 Jul 2003, 00:06

Yeah, mixed would be good. Maybe 6 private, 6 random or something. One person to watch out each night, + hopefuly one of the randoms would too.

TeraHertz · 16 Jul 2003, 00:08

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Originally posted by Banned
[Inquiry as to why private galaxies would be preferrable]

For those who are wondering Mr Banner Full Caped a rather offensive remark, and our posts were edited by a moderator.

ParraCida · 16 Jul 2003, 00:13

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Originally posted by TeraHertz
For those who are wondering Mr Banner Full Caped a rather offensive remark, and our posts were edited by a moderator.

Maybe if you weren't such an utter tit he wouldn't have too.

TeraHertz · 16 Jul 2003, 00:14

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Originally posted by ParraCida
Maybe if you weren't such an utter tit he wouldn't have too.

Hmm, if I'm a tit, then you make us the pair.

Leshy · 16 Jul 2003, 00:16

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Originally posted by TeraHertz
For those who are wondering Mr Banner Full Caped a rather offensive remark, and our posts were edited by a moderator.

And here I was thinking the Last edited by Leshy under the post was enough of a giveaway!

ParraCida · 16 Jul 2003, 00:19

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Originally posted by TeraHertz
Hmm, if I'm a tit, then you make us the pair.

*TeraHertz bludgeons ParraCida to death with his wit.

TeraHertz · 16 Jul 2003, 00:23

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Originally posted by Leshy
And here I was thinking the Last edited by Leshy under the post was enough of a giveaway!

heheh, its hard to spot on at hi res though, some people might not have spotted it

Cochese · 16 Jul 2003, 00:49

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Originally posted by TeraHertz

Private is better because you're with your mates who are similarly active, or at least active until the point when you're never attacked. The "man alone" style of play takes too much time. You have to be a total deciple of PA to play like that.

Private is also worse for some of those reasons.

Atul · 16 Jul 2003, 00:56

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Originally posted by Cochese
Private is also worse for some of those reasons.

private brought the round with most players in pa history

Leshy · 16 Jul 2003, 01:03

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Originally posted by Atul
private brought the round with most players in pa history

Free accounts brought the round with most players in pa history.

Cochese · 16 Jul 2003, 01:04

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Originally posted by Atul
private brought the round with most players in pa history

I wouldn't attribute the universe size to private galaxies in r4.

There were alot of planets because the game was free, and to a lesser extent, because you could cheat like mad and get away with it.

Scouse · 16 Jul 2003, 12:27

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Originally posted by Atul
private brought the round with most players in pa history

That's a terrbily simplified view. As already mentioned it was being free what brought the most planets. There's plenty of reasons as to why randoms are better than private, but I won't rehash them for the tenth time here since the decision has already been made, and Spinner won't be persuaded otherwise, thank God.

Toop · 16 Jul 2003, 12:59

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Originally posted by Structural Integrity
Why? Because they are good friends? Or because they can save your ass when you mess up?

Because they are good friends.

Quote:

Originally posted by Structural Integrity
If they are good friends, can't you just hang out with them on IRC, like people do in #forums or so?

That's exactly what I'll do

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