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[quote]the thing I find most annoying about having tech trading off is that some races won't research the alliance tech, preventing me from getting an alliance with them in spite of close relations.[/quote] Yeah, this sucks for sure. In my last game the Thalans were fairly quick to form an alliance with me and with the Drath a little bit later on, but the Torians would not budge no matter what. We four were the last ones standing; the Drath allied with the Thalans and the Thalan

I think I got the gaming bug back in 1989 or thereabouts after purchasing an [B]Amiga500[/B] computer (I still have it btw ;) ). First games played on that were the point and click [B]Sierra[/B] adventure games: [B]Space Quest III[/B] [B]Manhunter: New York[/B], [B]Manhunter: San Francisco[/B] Shortly after that I got hooked on the [B]Koei[/B] strategy games like: [B]Nobunaga's Ambition[/B] [B]Genghis Khan[/B] [B]Romance of the Three Kingdoms[/B] Th

Also on another point, be picky who you decide to share economic and research treaties with. If relations show signs of going sour (cool) with a particular race, try improving things by establishing a treaty or two with them (+,++, Our Treaties Together), but sometimes it's better to establish treaties with races that share your alignment or leaning if you want to speed up relations to "friendly"---> "close"---> "alliance". *in my reply #6, I meant to say [B]DA[/B] obviously, n

[quote]It could just be my imagination, but I think that I've probably lost more games with it off.[/quote] Whoops... can't edit! I meant to say that I've lost more games it seems with tech trading [B]on[/B].

[quote]I focus on economic, diplomatic, trade, population, and morale techs.[/quote] This is pretty much what I attempt to do also. I always try to go for a political (alliance) or cultural victory in my games. Generally speaking, research all the "yellow" techs and go for the "Galactic Showcase" and the "Restaurant of Eternity" as soon as possible, as well as establishing a "Political Capital" and the "Spin Control Center", and develop certain "trade goods", but some of these may n

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[quote]Just curious are there players older than me ? As I told I'm 58.[/quote] More than you would think! Actually, if you were to take all active players over the age of 35, from all current empires and added them to [B]The Gerontocracy[/B], well... I mean that would make us probably one of the largest empires going (next to the [B]Kzinti Empire[/B] that is ;)).

Welcome [B]KseAlis[/B].

[quote]Which race is the most fun to play in TotAm, would you say?[/quote] Although I haven't started a [B]TotA[/B] game yet, from what I've read from various posts, I'm tempted to give the [B]Krynn[/B] a try, with their strong boosts to influence and morale; but I think someone said that they lose the [B]SCC[/B] and some initial ship speed. Still, they'll probably be my first choice I reckon.

I, like most people, enjoy a little competition. The [B]Metaverse[/B] and the [B]AltMeta[/B] are two sides of the same coin as far as scoring goes, I believe. I'll be the first to admit that my skills and subsequent scores are nowhere near that of the top players, but that in no way discourages my participation and enjoyment of the game. I'll probably never attain the scores that the top players achieve, but it's nice to see that people [B]can[/B] get these monster scores nonetheles

Both [B]DL[/B] and [B]DA[/B] run fine on my old machine. [B]AMD T-Bird 1.0 GHz, 1250 DDR RAM, ATI Radeon 9550 vid. card[/B]. Mind you, I have anti aliasing set to "0", and a few graphics "bells & whistles" turned down, but I can play a large galaxy map with abundant-all with no problems. I recently could only play on medium galaxies with only 512 RAM, but with more RAM now, the game plays well. Invest in more RAM would be my advice. ;)

I purchased [B]Kaspersky[/B] A/V this year, and am happy with it. In the past I've pretty much tried them all (Trend, Norton, McAffe...). I think you have to read the reviews almost every year, as they seem to trade top spots in the rankings... what was #1 this year may be #3 the next. Since my computer is older and slower than I would like it to be (kinda like me), I usually go for the one that has the smallest "footprint" or is the least demanding on my system, resou

[quote]The biggest change will be the enhanced espionage system for DA and ToA users.[/quote] I can't wait for this one... hints please Brad! [quote]The Metaverse will also be getting some much needed love with v2.0.[/quote] I'm more than a little intrigued by this one... any guesses?

[quote]post here what you've just accomplished or still plan to do.[/quote] Well, since my games are few and far between, I think rather than try and spread my talents (cough) amongst 3 empires, I'm going to concentrate my future efforts on one empire for a long enough time to actually make some sort of a difference. Right now everything seems kind of like a scattered, willy-nilly approach. My goal is to go strictly for a specific style of play involving, civ.galactic or civ.so

If this relates to [B]DA[/B], then I experienced the #3 event or something very similar, causing a "good" leaning race to suddenly switch gears and go down the "evil" path. Oddly enough though, after quite some time they never developed anything close to evil as far as I could tell. I guess the A.I. never researched Xeno Ethics or something like that. Their relations didn't change at all towards me so far as I could detect, but like in [B]Dax99[/B]'s game, it didn't much matter at t

[quote]I vote nay, because I have zero of it.[/quote] Since there is a [B]Zero Year Club[/B], how about starting up a [B]Zero Karma [K]Club[/B] for those of us that will never attain enlightenment. :LOL: :SURPRISED: :( (:(

[quote]Is there a way to check influance levels by sectors ?[/quote] I'm not sure if there is a numerical value given per sector, I could be wrong here, but I can definitely see my borders of influence "grow" as I build star bases along my borders and open space where I have also built them and upgraded by adding more modules. I like seeing my areas of influence encroaching upon my neighbours' ever dwindling empire perimeters.

I haven't yet played any of the betas, but I would think that building "Terror Stars" would scare the bejesus out of the neighbours, resulting in a higher military rating for the builder, translating into more diplomatic clout and deterring others from declaring war on that builder (even if never used for it's ultimate purpose)... kind of like the way having a huge powerful navy works (R.E.S.P.E.C.T., sock it to me, sock it to me...). So... can it be used as a diplomatic weapon/flyswatt

[quote]If our "geezer gang" were much larger, you massively mighty folks might have something to worry about.[/quote] [B]GW[/B], I think that I have seen a number of newer players posting on here lately that could certainly qualify for the [B]Gerontocracy[/B], if what they're profiles reveal is true. Maybe it's time again for another recruitment drive for the [B]Gerontocracy[/B]. ;)

It seems that I may have replied to a similar post before, but hey... Favourites past and present for the PC: [B]GalCiv II (DL & DA)[/B] [B]Master of Orion II[/B] [B]X-Com UFO Defence[/B], also called [B]UFO: Enemy Unknown[/B] (I think) [B]Disciples II (Gold)[/B] [B]Age of Wonders/Shadow Magic[/B] [B]Civilization II[/B] [B]Unreal[/B] [B]Half-Life[/B] [B]Descent[/B] [B]Doom[/B] [B]Vampire T

I guess it was just a matter of time before those "Toronto Maple Laughs" started to polish up those golf clubs... ;)

[quote]ParticleWave hasnt seen the Rosie Clones yet...[/quote] Hi Piznit...will these "Rosie Clones" turn me to stone like Medusa... which reminds me of an old joke... ah, maybe another time. :LOL:

[quote]been very busy lately, you know changed careers and helping my buddy open a new bar, ONLY SEXY WOMEN NEED APPLY.[/quote] Hi [B]PlayJeff[/B]... let me know where this watering hole is, and I'll belly up to the bar! :) [quote]Ya just know a Rosie clone is going to track down the bar and start doing a strip tease in there don't you?[/quote] Er... on second thought... :SURPRISED: (:(

[quote]We have a new home too. Check the OP for the link to our new forums, there is plenty of great stuff there, including the newest Tyranny strategy....The Mumble Manoeuvre!!![/quote] Thanks [B]neilo[/B]. I'll check it out, and I see our old pal [B]playjeff[/B] is back as well. I just gotta know what "The Mumble Manoeuvre" is all about... :)

[B]Neilo[/B], maybe in the mean time someone could design a temporary medal or banner proclaiming your 250th win. Something like the MVL team banners or something to that effect. I'm not sure, was it [B]Marshall O'Neil[/B] who designed them (sorry if I'm not crediting the original artist). You could always take it down when the real medal shows up. ;) (just a suggestion)