[Imperial Historian]

Morgoth, on 22 November 2013 - 07:20 AM, said:

Morgoth, on 22 November 2013 - 06:58 AM, said:

I'm going to
Research - positron computers and Advanced robotics.

This leaves me at

$ 2
S 4
M 11

Upkeep - 5

I take it back. I think I'll rather

Research - positron computers and antimatter Shield (placed on top track).

This leaves me at

$ 2
S 2
M 11

Upkeep - 7

I presume you mean distortion shield, the antimissile tech?

[Morgoth]

Ah, yes, that's the one. I couldn't read the name on my phone.

[Morgoth]

I am so lonely in here all alone

[Tattersail_]

IH any clue as to what I should do this round? Signal is sporadic at best

[cerveza_fiesta]

@morgoth

Thinking pretty strongly about going for AM cannon tech.

I realize it's high-energy, but plan would be to grab a better source next round. I was debating grabbing this or the source, but I think the AM cannon will be a much scarcer tech in future rounds - and it has the advantage that I can run it on my starbases right now with the addition of a nuc. source.

[Morgoth]

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 01:16 PM, said:

@morgoth

Thinking pretty strongly about going for AM cannon tech.

I realize it's high-energy, but plan would be to grab a better source next round. I was debating grabbing this or the source, but I think the AM cannon will be a much scarcer tech in future rounds - and it has the advantage that I can run it on my starbases right now with the addition of a nuc. source.

Not a bad idea, but will you be able to hit enough to make it work? The risk is that you'll be too weak to protect against Tapper's one or two dreds.

This post has been edited by Morgoth: 22 November 2013 - 01:57 PM

[Tapper]

Morgoth, on 22 November 2013 - 01:57 PM, said:

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 01:16 PM, said:

@morgoth

Thinking pretty strongly about going for AM cannon tech.

I realize it's high-energy, but plan would be to grab a better source next round. I was debating grabbing this or the source, but I think the AM cannon will be a much scarcer tech in future rounds - and it has the advantage that I can run it on my starbases right now with the addition of a nuc. source.

Not a bad idea, but will you be able to hit enough to make it work? The risk is that you'll be too weak to protect against Tapper's one or two dreds.

I have no offensive intentions.
Which I might prove I guess by grabbing starbases later on.

[cerveza_fiesta]

The only alternative is researching non-military tech or going all-out and buying a gluon computer - which would be so useless attached to an ion cannon that I might as well not bother. If I use absolutely all my remaining resources, I could still pick up a plasma cannon, I guess - which might not be a terrible idea.

Looking at his playerboard, he can't afford to research, do the necessary upgrades, and move 2 dreads - and if I'm not mistaken his material count will be too low for anything but an interceptor. Even assuming he could take Formahaut, the prize doesn't help the fact that he'd be overbudget.


Next turn might be a totally different deal though. I'd have to bank on getting some computer tech and a source.

[cerveza_fiesta]

Tapper, on 22 November 2013 - 02:10 PM, said:

Morgoth, on 22 November 2013 - 01:57 PM, said:

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 01:16 PM, said:

@morgoth

Thinking pretty strongly about going for AM cannon tech.

I realize it's high-energy, but plan would be to grab a better source next round. I was debating grabbing this or the source, but I think the AM cannon will be a much scarcer tech in future rounds - and it has the advantage that I can run it on my starbases right now with the addition of a nuc. source.

Not a bad idea, but will you be able to hit enough to make it work? The risk is that you'll be too weak to protect against Tapper's one or two dreds.

I have no offensive intentions.
Which I might prove I guess by grabbing starbases later on.

Nice to hear. Your alliance is gonna have it's hands full with the Girl Guide Squad over to the West - best not to antagonize the pacifists.

[Khellendros]

I also have no offensive intentions against your bloc...oh, you don't care anyway, do you?

[cerveza_fiesta]

I need to have a bit more of a think about my tech research, but it's not like I'm holding anything up at this point.

I'm off to a competition for business pitches. might win 500 bucks!!

Will make sure I have my action in today so nothing is held up when Tatts returns tomorrow.

[Khellendros]

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 04:07 PM, said:

I need to have a bit more of a think about my tech research, but it's not like I'm holding anything up at this point.

I'm off to a competition for business pitches. might win 500 bucks!!

Will make sure I have my action in today so nothing is held up when Tatts returns tomorrow.

Good luck!

[Imperial Historian]

Ganoes Paran, on 22 November 2013 - 01:03 PM, said:

IH any clue as to what I should do this round? Signal is sporadic at best

I'd be building ships, upgrading ships, and probably attacking Khell. You need to get into some battles so you can take advantage of your extra combat point slot.

I'd probably build a crusier and a dreadnought, send one against khell and keep the other with your remaining cruiser to defend against d'rek.

Dread in 213 would make sense, as it can reach all of Khells ships, and 105 if Morgoth makes a serious push against Gnaw, whilst also covering all your tiles from d'rek if she decides to come for you. You have a lot of moves so you are quite flexible.

[D'rek]

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 04:07 PM, said:

I need to have a bit more of a think about my tech research, but it's not like I'm holding anything up at this point.

You are if it's the same tech someone else wants to research!

[Tapper]

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 02:17 PM, said:

The only alternative is researching non-military tech or going all-out and buying a gluon computer - which would be so useless attached to an ion cannon that I might as well not bother. If I use absolutely all my remaining resources, I could still pick up a plasma cannon, I guess - which might not be a terrible idea.

Looking at his playerboard, he can't afford to research, do the necessary upgrades, and move 2 dreads - and if I'm not mistaken his material count will be too low for anything but an interceptor. Even assuming he could take Formahaut, the prize doesn't help the fact that he'd be overbudget.


Next turn might be a totally different deal though. I'd have to bank on getting some computer tech and a source.

I think there's still a wrong amount of mats on my player board, fwiw/fyi

[D'rek]

Tapper, on 22 November 2013 - 04:29 PM, said:

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 02:17 PM, said:

The only alternative is researching non-military tech or going all-out and buying a gluon computer - which would be so useless attached to an ion cannon that I might as well not bother. If I use absolutely all my remaining resources, I could still pick up a plasma cannon, I guess - which might not be a terrible idea.

Looking at his playerboard, he can't afford to research, do the necessary upgrades, and move 2 dreads - and if I'm not mistaken his material count will be too low for anything but an interceptor. Even assuming he could take Formahaut, the prize doesn't help the fact that he'd be overbudget.

Next turn might be a totally different deal though. I'd have to bank on getting some computer tech and a source.

I think there's still a wrong amount of mats on my player board, fwiw/fyi

What do you think it is supposed to be?

[D'rek]

Anyways, I'm researching advanced robotics when it gets to me. Khell, I think you should save your science for a juicier tech next round, unless you plan on getting a few more science cubes down this round.

[Galactic Council]

Round 5 Action Phase

Turn 1

Tatts: Research positron computer

Gnaw the indecisive

• Research nanorobots
• $0, Sci 6, Ma 13

Twelve

• Research Tractorbeam cost 2 science. Put it on the top row
  (4$,8S,10M Upkeep -2)

IH

• Research starbases
• £3 S0 M11 Upkeep -2

Morgoth

• Research - positron computers and distortion shield(placed on top track).
• This leaves me at
• $ 2
• S 2
• M 11
• Upkeep - 7

CF


Tapper

Khell

D'rek - Provisional research advanced robotics

This post has been edited by Galactic Council: 22 November 2013 - 05:46 PM

[Galactic Council]

Galactic Council, on 21 November 2013 - 09:48 PM, said:

Tapper, on 21 November 2013 - 08:58 AM, said:

If he did not, I am at
money: 5 + 8 -13 = 0
science: 3 + 6 = 9
materials: 5 + 6 = 11

any open colony ships are to be used on materials - there's at most 1.

So your final should be:

5 + 8 - 13 = 0
2 + 6 = 8
5 + 6 = 11

Since the science was my mistake your start is what you listed:

money: 5 + 8 -13 = 0
science: 3 + 6 = 9
materials: 5 + 6 = 11

[twelve]

cerveza_fiesta, on 22 November 2013 - 01:16 PM, said:

@morgoth

Thinking pretty strongly about going for AM cannon tech.

I realize it's high-energy, but plan would be to grab a better source next round. I was debating grabbing this or the source, but I think the AM cannon will be a much scarcer tech in future rounds - and it has the advantage that I can run it on my starbases right now with the addition of a nuc. source.

CF I'd recommend the Antimatter cannon. There are only 2 available now and 4 total all game. Right now there may only be one source available but counting the tachyon source on the board there are/will be 8 sources that will be available for purchase, 3 fusion, 3 + 1 tachyon and 1 zero point.