Empires: do they attract a 'type'?

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Can I just share with you how much pleasure I get from reading some of the witty threads. Not to mention the sense of *fun* evident in many of them. And you get to read ALL sorts of personalities (some having really bad hair days). Pontius and Bongo (whatever its name is) strike the right cord: I mean, it is a game after all.

Despite the scoring anomalies (ahem) already discussed in another thread, I think the Metaverse is a *nice* idea for a non-multi player game. And the score issue is not as significant when you join an Empire and all of your score is added to the Empire. ie Every little score counts!

On the topic of Empires, is it just me, or do others have a mental image of the Empire membership? May I be *cheeky* here and say that-
Apolyton: makes me think of crusty old men sipping cognac in leather armchairs whilst debating obtuse strategical tactics they once employed in World War I board games.
European Alliance: I don't have a coherent image of their membership, but that's probably accurate.
Imperia Galactica: Sitting in a darkened room (during the day) in front of a flickering black and white TV watching endless repeats of very old SF series.
Gone Golders: Has to be The Golden Girls.
Shoot Club: Charleton Heston.
Arnor: Filled with the game makers (bow, scrape) and a few invitees who are bewildered by why they can't play their game any better or get those high scores.
Canadian Star Federation: The Canadians do try, but really...
G.R.O.S.S.: Has all the young bloods who I would want on my side if we ever did meet up with slimy aliens (rather than loving, caring, sharing aliens).
Mid-Western Confederation: Is it States or a state of mind?
Anyway, may you all prosper and have fun. Cheers. LOL
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
G.R.O.S.S.: Has all the young bloods who I would want on my side if we ever did meet up with slimy aliens (rather than loving, caring, sharing aliens).

LMAO well some would say we are long on Gonads and short on Brains. But we'll take your complement. We might even let you handle the whips in our Altarian slavepits in the Lava mines once in awhile. And of course we might even let you try some of our famous Kentucky Fried Drengin or Torian Sushi. Because well, we're just that nice.

I'm sure there may be some caring sharing aliens out there. Just not in this game.

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Can I just share with you how much pleasure I get from reading some of the witty threads. Not to mention the sense of *fun* evident in many of them. And you get to read ALL sorts of personalities (some having really bad hair days). Pontius and Bongo (whatever its name is) strike the right cord: I mean, it is a game after all.



LMAO I have bad hair every day (what little of it remains. But hey, I'm not doing that idiot looking comboverthing so common here. I shave mine. Have a wicked looking scar on it too. Makes the girls go wild. Specially my wife. Hence, it is impossible to tell when I'm having a "Bad Hair Day." Relatively speaking of course.

Say did I mention how good Misty Hyman looks in a swimsuit? OHHH CHEAP SHOT!!! BAD PONTIUS BAD PONTIUS YOU EVIL #$%##$$##$!!!!!



The Political Machine 2024
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
What cracks me up is the poll which showed the average age of GalCiv players (at least of those who answered the poll) was 33.

Now I know one 2000 year old guy can really skew the results but even so for a game that is pretty old.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
#3 by Citizen Kiwi Greg - 5/13/2003 7:48:45 AM

What cracks me up is the poll which showed the average age of GalCiv players (at least of those who answered the poll) was 33.

To be honest Greg (Well at least you have the right name) That would be in line with my expectations. Perhaps a little high but not much so. TBS players are generally older than your average gamers. The younger pups by and large are more into the RTS (diety combet) or firstperson shoot ems. Although I must admit, sometimes the the flamefest on the moo boards would suggest otherwise. That's why TBS games haven't been the most popular. We must face it, once we get over the age of 25, we no longer drive pop music, nor video game sales. Welcome to reality. Reach 25 and you become a "niche" market :D LOL
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
I am one of the people dragging the average age up!!

Its pretty old at the other game forum I frequent as well (Hearts of Iron - brilliant if you like WW II strategy) but some of them - MOO 3 is one are just juvenile (MOO 3 - what were they thinking?)
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
I am one of the people dragging the average age up!!

Its pretty old at the other game forum I frequent as well (Hearts of Iron - brilliant if you like WW II strategy) but some of them - MOO 3 is one are just juvenile (MOO 3 - what were they thinking?)

Well Moo3 is a project that went completely awry. The individuals and companies involved never appeared to be even on the same page. And 3 different bosses (Microprose, then Hasbro, then IG) was IMO definitely a contributing factor. Result: Game simply not ready when it was released and not even close. It's ye olde cut losses and go for a patch. Definitely not the worst job (that distinction belongs to system wrecking Pool of Radience fame) but IMO not up to standard. The patch may even be out. Haven't checked for two weeks I've been having so much fun here. :)
And the bottom line is, put out a substandard product, and your boards will degenerate into chaos. I disagree with ripping their boards with junk like that (totally juvenile) but these days, peeps think because they paid x dollars for something, they have a God Given Right to be a jerk.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
"Imperia Galactica: Sitting in a darkened room (during the day) in front of a flickering black and white TV watching endless repeats of very old SF series."

Heheheh nice description, although I do happen to have color TV ;)

~SDC~
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
//Apolyton: makes me think of crusty old men sipping cognac in leather armchairs whilst debating obtuse strategical tactics they once employed in World War I board games.//

LOL i'm 22 years old. So "Don't be so sure!" :p (Argh i like it - it's the only thing i like in C&C:Red Alert)

But maybe you are right if you are talking about our site.

~SDC~
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
See Ellestar, you should have joined us.

Look at our image baby and I quote.

G.R.O.S.S.: Has all the young bloods who I would want on my side if we ever did meet up with slimy aliens

OOOOOyeah baby.

:)
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
Yes but those young bloods with there itchy trigger fingers are more likely to blow you up with friendly fire. You need the strong steady hand of the Midwest to propel you to victory. We are the breadbasket of America we keep it strong. So come home to the Midwest Join up. Let's keep the Euro's from reaching #1.
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
"European Alliance: I don't have a coherent image of their membership, but that's probably accurate."

It is, anyone can join just as long as they live in Europe or are European.

Gonna take this opportunity to advertise: Join the European Alliance, it has made the fastest climb in Metaverse history.

In a couple of hours/days/weeks it'll be "climb to the Metaverse top" :) Apolyton here we come :)

G-Force
Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top
//It is, anyone can join just as long as they live in Europe or are European.//

This is just unfair IMHO.

Last time this thing happened with our (Russian, not Apolyton of course) RussBarb (Diablo II). Germans just stole our idea and all europe played for GerBarb. If you count number of people who had internet in Eurpore and in Russia, you'll see that number will differ in hunderds of times. (By the way we lose ony on several hours in a several months competition).

Now same thing happening in GalCiv - Europeans winning by sheer numbers. Well it's cheap and lame.

~SDC~
Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top
"Anyone living in Europe can join"

Well except the Turks of course. :P

See ANZAC is open entry as long as you are a New Zealander or an Aussie - very simple rules for a very simple people :)
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top
Gonna take this opportunity to advertise: Join the European Alliance, it has made the fastest climb in Metaverse history
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Uh that would be wrong. Both Midwest and G.R.O.S.S. cracked the top 10 before their first week was up with no mergers (unlike the Europeans who merged existing empires) If that's how you measure growth speed then the new combined Aussie and Kiwi empire have you beat a mile. #7 in one hour.

There are no residency requirements in G.R.O.S.S.
We are America's Empire. We are the World's empire. We are Humanity's empire. So dump your petty regional differences and join up with our posse. Our only requirement is you gotta like to subjugate aliens.

As to itchy trigger fingers my midwestern friend, Easy to correct. Slowly press the trigger so that you do not know (and thus won't flinch before it fires) when the phasor rifle will fire (avoids itchy trigger finger problems as well as false recoil problems every time) We at G.R.O.S.S. may be young but we're well aware of how to fight.

Ellestar: Actually you have more numbers than they I believe though several of your numbers have yet to submit a game so it sort of evens out a bit. Were you aware they have a hit list of "European Apolyton members to convert.?"

But all that matters not. We may be few in number now, but we are growing. Bottom line. You are either G.R.O.S.S. or G.R.O.S.S. Roadkill. So be one of us. While you still can.
Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
Quote: "LMAO I have bad hair every day (what little of it remains. But hey, I'm not doing that idiot looking comboverthing so common here. I shave mine. Have a wicked looking scar on it too. Makes the girls go wild. Specially my wife. Hence, it is impossible to tell when I'm having a "Bad Hair Day." Relatively speaking of course."
...oh really. Are you sure of that description?

And for all of those post-teenagers, keep in mind that today is the best that you will *ever* look. (Except for women on the USA West Coast who just look younger the older they get). :notsure:
Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top
And for all of those post-teenagers, keep in mind that today is the best that you will *ever* look. (Except for women on the USA West Coast who just look younger the older they get).

Yup, and Misty Hyman too. :)

Actually I look much better without hair.


Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top
To PontiusBruinPilot

//Were you aware they have a hit list of "European Apolyton members to convert.?" //

And what? They have only a good name. If someone just wants to join something named 'Europe' well who cares about that? We have a site, we have a community of turn-based strategy gamer's (not just GalCiv). So, i don't think that someone wants to leave all this and join just a good-looking name. That's what kids do, and you know average age of GalCiv gamers.

~SDC~
Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top
I agree with Ellestar here, Apolyton is a real community, and spans more than one game.
About old, well, I'm just 31... but overall the description fits nicely. Though many people talk of just about anything on the boards over there.
Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
Pontius, as an soon-to-be member of the ANZACs (glory be), I WOULD be offended by your swimming jibes if I were not so busy laughing my ass of at her name... I mean, WHAT were here parents THINKING!?!.

Well, at least she has a fall back in the porno industry if things peter out in the swimming world.... LOL
Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top
What are the "American" empires?

I saw Mid West and there was a No Va (I presume Northern Virginia - oddly where I actually live!) - any others?
Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
Whatever you do, don't do a Google search for Misty Hymen.
And the other thing I am SURE that members of Apolyton Empire do (old and young) is have really long, arcane conversations about the latest mod they created on a game which just went Gold 24 hours ago. ;)
Ellestar: I do have some dark thoughts about the whole point of having a European Alliance Empire: you might as well join the Northern Hemisphere Empire or the All Other Countries in The World Other Than the USA Empire.
And think about it: is it really a French conspiracy- you know, like, today Galciv and tomorrow The World Other Than the USA? Hmmm. :notsure:
Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top
LOL - it is actually a very beautiful country (or the part I live in). And it's only for another 21 months (5 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, but whose counting?).
Reply #25 from Stardock Forums Top
And think about it: is it really a French conspiracy- you know, like, today Galciv and tomorrow The World Other Than the USA? Hmmm.

No, I just think that Impune (look at the score) knew, like the French, he needed help.
Hmm that brings up a new playfully Jibing nick for them. How bout Frenchy and the Lap Poodles? Sort of a rock band theme. It would give them some "Character"


#19 by Citizen Dead Agent - 5/14/2003 7:15:30 AM

Pontius, as an soon-to-be member of the ANZACs (glory be), I WOULD be offended by your swimming jibes if I were not so busy laughing my ass of at her name... I mean, WHAT were here parents THINKING!?!.

Well at least she's not as bad as a Texas couple (sirname Pigg) Kid's name. Ima.
Or the woman in Memphis who named her kid Placenta.

Oh I can just hear the jibes she must have gotten growing up. "Hey Hymen!! are you Misty?" She took out her anger in the water.