[twelve]

Well I don't know for sure if they do but I thought they did.

Edit

Yep I'm right. Double checked the expansion rules and found this


The player on the right side of the starting player chooses a species and places their Starting Sector hex in the first Starting Sector location counterclockwise from the starting player’s sector [2]. He may orient the hex freely, provided at least one of the wormholes on the hex is connected to a Middle Sector hex. Then the next player counterclockwise does the same, and so on. Finally, the starting player may orient his hex, following the same restrictions as the other players.

This post has been edited by twelve: 03 May 2013 - 03:03 PM

[Khellendros]

twelve, on 03 May 2013 - 02:44 PM, said:

D, on 03 May 2013 - 01:42 PM, said:

Galactic Council, on 03 May 2013 - 01:22 PM, said:

Initial board is up folks.

Found some time last night to edit.

Please have a close look (especially the experienced players) and make sure I did everything right.

I haven't populated homeworlds yet, and want to make sure I had all of the pieces laid out correctly for all factions first.

File size is about 3.5Mb, and it is a jpg rather than a PDF. My graphics editor is having a seriously hard time coping with the size of the file and crashes if I even move my mouse cursor near the "convert to pdf" buttton.

I still think the one-image format is the way to go. You won't be able to see the board in the spoiler tags, but on testing I found if you just open the spoiler, right click and either open the image in a new browser tab, or download it to your favourite photo viewer, then navigation is much easier.

I'm going to look at what goes into uploading such files to a google-maps type viewer online...cos it would be freaking cool if we could navigate the image as easily as satelite imagery on google.

Looks great! 2 nitpicks:

1. Pirates should only have 2 colony ships and 2 ambassadors.

2. Technically, the hex being used for Tatts' homeworld - Mu Arae - is for the Keepers of Magellan, while he picked Sentinels of Magellan. The layout is the same, but the hex is a different number. I don't think we really need to change this, it's very minor. The only impact I think it could have is that the order of battles being resolved might now be different between Tatts' homeworld and CF's homeworld. Theoretically, this could make a difference if Tatts was in a battle in both those places and the results of the first made them change their strategy in the second (RETREAT!!!), but the odds of that being a factor are really, really low I think. I wouldn't even have caught this except I recognize the name Mu Arae from last game

The thing that I noticed was Khell's homeworld orientation, I thought that at least one wormhole had to be pointed towards the GC. As it stands Khell has no wormholes pointed in that direction.

Yeah, I seemed to remember that from last game as well. But when I searched for it in the rules PDF I couldn't find anything about it. Surely it's not possible that I have missed something?!

[Khellendros]

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

[Tattersail_]

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!





You best not cheat on me Khell!

[Khellendros]

If one does have to face GC, then just turn my hex another degree clockwise.

[Khellendros]

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!


You best not cheat on me Khell!

I'm available on a first come, first served basis.

[Tattersail_]

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 03:02 PM, said:

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!


You best not cheat on me Khell!

I'm available on a first come, first served basis.

I thought you'd prefer to wait before they came? You know save yourself and all that.

[twelve]

Did a ninja edit up above.

I found where in the rules it states that at least one wormhole has to be facing a middle tier hex so you will need to adjust the alignment of the wormhole there Khell.

[twelve]

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!





You best not cheat on me Khell!

Gross!!!!

Why on Earth would I want to go anywhere near the poop chute?

[Tattersail_]

twelve, on 03 May 2013 - 03:09 PM, said:

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!





You best not cheat on me Khell!

Gross!!!!

Why on Earth would I want to go anywhere near the poop chute?

Khell bleaches

[twelve]

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:11 PM, said:

twelve, on 03 May 2013 - 03:09 PM, said:

Ganoes Paran, on 03 May 2013 - 03:01 PM, said:

Khellendros, on 03 May 2013 - 02:59 PM, said:

Also, this is the first time that I've noticed that my hex has 4, not 3 wormholes. Fuck me, eh?

You'd like Twelve to do that wouldn't you!





You best not cheat on me Khell!

Gross!!!!

Why on Earth would I want to go anywhere near the poop chute?

Khell bleaches

And you know this how? Guess we just found out a little bit more about Tats than I really wanted to know.

[Morgoth]

Although I'm hardly surprised that Khell I'll-ruin-all-of-Morgoth's-beautiful-plans-in-mafia Endros prefers to be the receiver.

[Tattersail_]

An Idiot Abroad gave me education as to that technique, when he visited Thailand. Khell and I have been lovers a long time

[Gnaw]

Galactic Council, on 03 May 2013 - 01:22 PM, said:

Initial board is up folks.

Found some time last night to edit.

Please have a close look (especially the experienced players) and make sure I did everything right.

I haven't populated homeworlds yet, and want to make sure I had all of the pieces laid out correctly for all factions first.

File size is about 3.5Mb, and it is a jpg rather than a PDF. My graphics editor is having a seriously hard time coping with the size of the file and crashes if I even move my mouse cursor near the "convert to pdf" buttton.

I still think the one-image format is the way to go. You won't be able to see the board in the spoiler tags, but on testing I found if you just open the spoiler, right click and either open the image in a new browser tab, or download it to your favourite photo viewer, then navigation is much easier.

I'm going to look at what goes into uploading such files to a google-maps type viewer online...cos it would be freaking cool if we could navigate the image as easily as satelite imagery on google.

email it to me CF. I has an idea. Uh. madeenatales@gmail.com

[Tattersail_]

Gnaw you are being cagey!

[cerveza_fiesta]

Gnaw, on 03 May 2013 - 03:42 PM, said:

Galactic Council, on 03 May 2013 - 01:22 PM, said:

Initial board is up folks.

Found some time last night to edit.

Please have a close look (especially the experienced players) and make sure I did everything right.

I haven't populated homeworlds yet, and want to make sure I had all of the pieces laid out correctly for all factions first.

File size is about 3.5Mb, and it is a jpg rather than a PDF. My graphics editor is having a seriously hard time coping with the size of the file and crashes if I even move my mouse cursor near the "convert to pdf" buttton.

I still think the one-image format is the way to go. You won't be able to see the board in the spoiler tags, but on testing I found if you just open the spoiler, right click and either open the image in a new browser tab, or download it to your favourite photo viewer, then navigation is much easier.

I'm going to look at what goes into uploading such files to a google-maps type viewer online...cos it would be freaking cool if we could navigate the image as easily as satelite imagery on google.

email it to me CF. I has an idea. Uh. madeenatales@gmail.com

what you have planned? You want the jpg or the original vector file?

The vector file is like 250 megs (hence the crashing of my open-source editor "inkscape") so it's not really email size.

[twelve]

<sigh>

Monday is so far away. I have my gummy snacks all ready to chomp on but so very little action to enjoy.

<sigh>

[Gnaw]

cerveza_fiesta, on 03 May 2013 - 04:08 PM, said:

what you have planned? You want the jpg or the original vector file?

The vector file is like 250 megs (hence the crashing of my open-source editor "inkscape") so it's not really email size.

I'd prefer vector. You're using SVG? what size does it compress to?

As for what I have planned: is it absolutely necessary to have the image on the MzE.com website? or would a link to it's location work? I pay $8 per month for a hosted site that I have basically used solely for the email addresses since the intended company never got off the ground.

[Tattersail_]

I'm with twelve. If we are ready before Monday and people are arounD, would there be any objection to starting sooner?

[cerveza_fiesta]

I don't have time to do the board maintenance today.

Though I assume everybody wants to explore first action or buy a tech, which really doesn't affect anyone else,

so starting with Khell and going clockwise, if anybody wants to post a provisional action then go ahead. I will catch up over the weekend while I have time.