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Rob

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Apr 10th 2013, 17:02:03

There is just too many variables at play here and the only way we will find out is over the next few sets. Lets just see how it goes

PS: I still think techers will be worse off, but i rather not argue about it till the cows come home :)

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Apr 10th 2013, 16:40:41

Okay, my head is starting to explode now (maybe happy hour didnt help), but Xin wouldnt the cheap start-up make early growth faster, and the compounding effect of growth on that fast start add up too? Im not sure how much effect this will have but im sure it would have an effect to negate some of the negative effects after 4k acres

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Apr 10th 2013, 16:33:34

I disagree that techers will benefit. I think the reverse is true for the reasons i stated above. To add to that:

The penalty is less before 30k thus techers can still grow to 30k maybe a few days later though. After that tech supply increases as all turns are spent teching.
However, demand will drop off faster as cashers, farmers and commies grow slower than now from that point onwards significantly and stock earlier

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Apr 10th 2013, 16:29:46

Yeah no kidding. I was building up and realized my cash just kept going up and not down! You dont even need to sell anything to fund the startup - that it ridiculous

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Apr 10th 2013, 16:27:04

He has to win next set. Its tradition.

I'm sure im screwed next set since i'm not as scientific as some here - BOTE calculations and gut feel is only going to get me so far :)

I think techers will suffer next set - less demand for tech earlier causing a steep crash, faster stocking by other strats causing food to be expensive pretty fast so techers lose more stock value, which will also make farmers stronger in relative terms.

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Apr 10th 2013, 16:12:59

I forgot completely about the changes and did my usual start-up.

Its so damn cheap to start up now!

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Apr 9th 2013, 17:04:56

I'm dont really care about the changes, as everyone will adapt.

The only thing that I absolutely dislike is that all networth records will stay, and all new sets will have lower networths. The reference points will have to start again and it will take a while before some precedence gets set

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Apr 9th 2013, 15:13:21

Where is the food? I need food or my turns will overflow in the next couple of hours!

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Apr 9th 2013, 15:12:02

So i guess i'll play a 5k techer in primary next set :p

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Apr 9th 2013, 4:07:11

I agree with h20 on this - there is no way to balance all strats across all servers.

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Apr 9th 2013, 3:09:26

Cheap military has led to high defences, requiring plenty of jets to break. But at these oil prices, i'm actually having to cash quite a few turns just to make a single attack.

I dont know how the commies can afford to grab

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Apr 7th 2013, 5:10:41

The tech market looks like its rebounding a little.

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Apr 4th 2013, 6:44:45

Def intel tech
Theo techer

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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:37:30

I sold turrets and jets for 200. They all sold. Thankfully it did or i might have possibly dropped off game A

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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:36:14

Is it just me or is there a lack of good grabbing targets this set?

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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:31:15

Edited By: Rob on Apr 2nd 2013, 3:33:17
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Mar 29th 2013, 3:58:59

I believe in life its always about milestones. We revolve around milestones as a way to keep life interesting.

1. Long term ones (promotions, kids, a nice house, that sports car etc).

2. Medium term ones (a vacation perhaps)

3. Short term ones (the weekend)

4. Then things like earth are one of the daily milestones

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Mar 28th 2013, 4:24:37

Need def and intel allies. Playing a commie indy and planning to start fast so would prefer those who intend to start fast too

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Mar 27th 2013, 16:21:52

Oh yeah thats right - you win alternate sets

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Mar 27th 2013, 6:06:16

Oldman doesn't play. He wins.

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Mar 26th 2013, 8:58:50

Actually if you pick wisely, you get suicided in a damaging way less than half the time.

Thats a 50% chance to challenge for the win which beats a 95% chance of not being in a position to even challenge.

Playing tourney just single tapping will get you maybe 30m at best

Disclaimer: All numbers are meant to be purely illustrative

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Mar 26th 2013, 7:11:12

Originally posted by Xinhuan:

Well, I bounced another attack and my Attack Success Rate is now below Rob lol.

I totally forgot to look at the Ally costs. :P

You can have it back now, Xin.
I just bounced what supposed to be my biggest hit of the day :(

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Mar 26th 2013, 3:53:18

It beggars belief that military prices are still above 120.
Still waiting for the much prophesied crash. I like when i can buy military at ~100 :)

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Mar 25th 2013, 3:25:29

Damn, h20 nudged me out by 100k net from getting a first commie win!

Its just so time consuming playing a commie i dont know how you guys do it.

I must say its really strong though even in my noob-ish commie hands

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Mar 22nd 2013, 10:34:52

Hmm. You're right - i did overestimate it

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Mar 22nd 2013, 8:14:58

Thats not taking into account the higher max tech levels of the demo leading to higher income, better weapons tech and higher gains due to milstrat

Might as well play a demo from the start and get the same land in 3 grab (for similar jets) as a monarchy would in 4 grabs. Then you only lose 1 turn per day from grabs but gain in tech effectiveness and zero market commissions

And if you take spying into account - making one more attack would require at least one more spy op, maybe 2

In that case the demo actually comes out saving turns, no market commissions, higher income, higher effective military strength!

Edited By: Rob on Mar 22nd 2013, 8:19:06
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Mar 19th 2013, 3:17:37

Why is military so freaking expensive & why is the jets market empty so often

This is the 2nd time ive bought up some jets on my private market after spying!

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Mar 18th 2013, 3:58:12

I almost missed the end of this set. Woke up and saw 127 seconds left!

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Mar 16th 2013, 10:29:11

Originally posted by Xinhuan:

Well, I bounced another attack and my Attack Success Rate is now below Rob lol.

I totally forgot to look at the Ally costs. :P

At least i lead something now lol

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Mar 13th 2013, 3:52:29

One slot still available.

Anyone?

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Mar 12th 2013, 16:40:46

I think this will just be an unnecessary complication.
I'f rather see tech and offensive leeches removed first before anything else gets fixed.
Then DR can be fixed.
Then everything else.

Big rocks first.

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Mar 9th 2013, 19:46:07

Still looking. Cashers?

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Mar 8th 2013, 6:42:39

72 acres. Thats worse than exploring!

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Mar 7th 2013, 16:37:03

Def ally needed. Playing a CI

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Mar 7th 2013, 2:40:15

Pm me if interested

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Mar 5th 2013, 16:09:26

I predict oldman either wins or he doesn't.

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Mar 4th 2013, 16:19:34

Good point, blid. Off has gotta go. Tech either changes to be a % of tpt or removed altogether .

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Mar 4th 2013, 16:16:45

Rep Casher

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Mar 4th 2013, 7:40:08

Just to add on to what oldman said, it was quite a unique set - which made it enjoyable despite it being quite a miserable set for cashers.

First there was the super expensive tech prices followed by a steep crash to ~1700 which then rebounded to 2200 or so for quite a while.

Military was quite pricey too in the beginning and then became really cheap for long periods before rebounding.

Never seen such a spike in food prices and again a steep and quick fall.

Very volatile conditions making it quite interesting and unpredictable - expect for the fact oldman was always going to win :)

I'll try again next set as a Rep - its been quite a learning experience for me

Edited By: Rob on Mar 4th 2013, 7:43:40
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Mar 4th 2013, 3:36:03

While i am in agreement of removing offensive and tech allies - i think the unfair advantage extends to def allies too, albeit to a lesser extent.

I dont think def allies should be removed, but maybe the max should be 50% of your def to counteract the PS bonus and not doubling of defence.

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Mar 4th 2013, 2:57:10

How do you see that once the round is over Xin?
Gogy really screwed me over too. He stole so much tech from me I stopped counting

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Mar 4th 2013, 0:07:49

Congrats oldman for the win & everyone else!

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Mar 3rd 2013, 4:24:15

Congrats, blid. Well done!

The market in the end was brutal - i cant believe i actually bought $250 jets. I miscalculated my pm and should have destocked earlier

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Mar 2nd 2013, 7:18:50

Should have gone for it earlier then and broken 100k acres.

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Mar 1st 2013, 18:59:40

I hope to rain on your parade blid. Lets see what happens :)
Its been a good round though - i've enjoyed the uncertainty of who gets the win this round.

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Mar 1st 2013, 18:57:03

I cant believe Serenity is going to let that hit go. Which is why i didnt pick that country

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Mar 1st 2013, 18:55:47

Damn it. What about some variety guys!

Im counting on you blid! Not revising my pick