Patters Posted July 10, 2010 Does anyone else think this game is a complete mess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Posted July 10, 2010 This is the part I hate. Where I'm compulsively checking the game every 10 minutes, second guessing moves and freaking out before I go to bed, thinking that something is going to happen while I'm sleeping. It's also the part that makes the game fun. This particular map is strange. It's hard to decide on a strategy because you're not sure if you should be focusing on the core side or preparing the back side for an attack. In the other games, you can just stack ships on your border stars and wait it out. There isn't really a border to sit on now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 11, 2010 Can we get a call out for those out at this point? If players are OK with it? As it stands: Lollie Mcheese 55 Diggwickler the Butt tickler 2 Jake Rodkin 39 Guy Buttersnaps 16 Grand Marshall Wilfred Fizzlebang 21 Tophat Mcblasterpants 11 Bandanaman 1 Narn of the Above 0 Distinguished ParlorAce 0 Senior Spacelad 36 Darth Sluttyspud 42 CommanderJonathanBeehtovenFrakes 42 Blue for those in positions likely to win, red for those out or pretty much out of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n0wak Posted July 12, 2010 My god. There's a lot of tension in the spiral, but when it unwinds, it fucking unwinds in an explosive way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Posted July 12, 2010 Can we get a call out for those out at this point? If players are OK with it? I'm not quite sure what you mean. The players in Red just don't log in anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted July 12, 2010 I believe the ones not logging in anymore(probably being taken over by AI right now) are actually not connecting to the net. Those that seemed to stop playing aren't posting in blogs or other places as well, so there could be some technical difficulties and other issues on there end. Stuff happens, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP Posted July 12, 2010 He wants to know who they are, if that's alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted July 12, 2010 I think by eliminating some identities will help narrow down the current players; but up to you guys. Though really you guys probably have a pretty good idea who is who. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Posted July 12, 2010 Yeah, I don't know. We've still got a ways to go before someone gets 135 stars. Don't forget the whole week we'll spend chasing each other around the galaxy reclaiming stars from the person who is only 3 stars away from winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orv Posted July 12, 2010 Bandanaman is I. As my computer exploded two days after it started, and I didn't have internet for another three after that, I said f--- it. My deepest apologies for AFKing in my first (and probably last, as I just couldn't force myself to try and preserve my tiny empire) game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 12, 2010 I believe the ones not logging in anymore(probably being taken over by AI right now) are actually not connecting to the net.Those that seemed to stop playing aren't posting in blogs or other places as well, so there could be some technical difficulties and other issues on there end. Stuff happens, I guess. We had a few that missed the beginning of the game, we have 2 AI players both with 0 stars. Guessing who players are at the end of the game would be a good idea, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP Posted July 14, 2010 The longer we wait, the harder this will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joflar Posted July 16, 2010 Almost half way there! I'm anticipating when the identities of the players are revealed, since this has been an entertaining game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 19, 2010 Another update on positions: Lollie Mcheese 67 Diggwickler the Butt tickler 1 Jake Rodkin 41 Guy Buttersnaps 0 Grand Marshall Wilfred Fizzlebang 20 Tophat Mcblasterpants 0 Bandanaman 0 Narn of the Above 0 Distinguished ParlorAce 0 Senior Spacelad 8 Darth Sluttyspud 71 CommanderJonathanBeehtovenFrakes 57 I expect things will get ugly very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibs Posted July 21, 2010 Hey guys, my gran died so i was away for a while. I'm most scared to see if i'm still in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Posted July 21, 2010 Hey guys, my gran died so i was away for a while. I'm most scared to see if i'm still in there! Sorry to hear that, dibs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emonk Posted July 23, 2010 How hard is it to get in on a game of this here? I heard about Neptune's Pride from the podcast and tried it out, but in the game that I played all but one other person AFK'd after a few days. I'd really like to play this with some people that are willing to at least try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP Posted July 23, 2010 It's easy as long as you're committed to playing. I didn't post here until I saw Neptune games going. There's also the question of whether people are OD'd on this yet. The possessing nature of the game makes some burn out quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted July 23, 2010 It's easy as long as you're committed to playing. I didn't post here until I saw Neptune games going.There's also the question of whether people are OD'd on this yet. The possessing nature of the game makes some burn out quickly. The first game I played left me with severe burnout at the time, but since I got over that, I've pretty much had no downtime between games for the last few months, with no ill effects. This game has the potential to really stress you out, but once you realize that you don't actually have to constantly check it all the time, you realize you can take it a lot easier. That might mean a nonstop micromanager will get the better of you from time to time, but them's the breaks. Better to be sane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted July 23, 2010 I am not pleased that a reader has sullied the Bandanaman name yet Jake Rodkin continues to thrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP Posted July 23, 2010 but them's the breaks. Way to reveal yourself! Anyways, I'd be in favor of a smaller galaxy game. 12 player large seems primed for AFKers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted July 23, 2010 Way to reveal yourself! Likewise, I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites