Turns of AXT011 game in Apolyton SMACX Tournament - Page 4

Tau Ceti · April 2, 2000, 14:13

Tig: But surely you are going to build the Virtual World any day now?

2127 to Misotu.

TigToad · April 2, 2000, 16:51

Well, my cash flow is finally starting to exist... and if I can get wealth going, the virtual world is probably 3 years away.. just about the time I finish all the rec commons, heh.

Tig
Turn is off to Tau..

Tau Ceti · April 2, 2000, 18:21

2128 to Misotu, the new tech leader.

Misotu · April 2, 2000, 19:55

Not for long, I don't suppose.

Last turn of the evening sent to Tig - I'm off to watch Al Pacino.

TigToad · April 3, 2000, 00:40

I have too many bases.. I have about 1/4 of my population as drones. I've tried getting my psych up as high as 30% and it doesn't help. I'm losing too much production and my rec commons are building slow cuz of the low production (except for a few bases). That and I am the only one not able to build crawlers. Games far from over I suppose... but I'm going to start falling in the standings.

Tig

Misotu · April 3, 2000, 00:46

The CC report that they have shipped a data file to the University, together with an offer that should improve their outlook on life

TigToad · April 3, 2000, 03:59

Turn is back off to Tau...

Reports today accross University Island was that the Provost was incredibly upbeat after finalizing dealings with the Morganites today. "Negotiations were tough, as they always are when you are haggling with the best and brightest economic minds on the planet, but we are pleased to say it looks like we have finalized negotiations with Tau and his followers to have a full Pact with their empire."

It is reported that the Provost was much more upbeat after tech trading than he thought he'd be. "The benefits of wealth are so great its hard to imagine turning away from them. That is, at least until we figure out how best to utilize our _knowledge_ of research facilities on this planet.

Provost TigToad

Tau Ceti · April 3, 2000, 10:31

I will be occupied with other things this afternoon, but I will try to have the next turn sent by 1800 Apolyton time. Sorry about the delay.

Misotu · April 3, 2000, 14:00

No problem - thanks for letting us know!

Tau Ceti · April 3, 2000, 17:56

With the construction of a new addition to MISE, the Merchant Exchange, Morgan Industries has established itself as the financial power centre of Planet. CEO Tau Ceti is also pleased with the new pact with the University.

Made it just in time.

Misotu · April 3, 2000, 18:52

All was quiet in Cyberland today. The people are becoming restless as our cities grow and expansion is still very slow. With confirmation of the alien presence to the south of our island, Cybergenerals made urgent representations for garrison units across the land, and particularly along the south coast.

TigToad · April 3, 2000, 19:40

Turn is off to Tau.

We of the University would like to congratulate the Morganites on their accomplishment of the Merchant Exchange.

Tig

Tau Ceti · April 4, 2000, 07:06

In a recent meeting, the Morgan Industries board of directors decided to issue shares to all Morganic citizens, starting a new 'corporate democracy'. The general assembly was held yesterday, and CEO Tau Ceti won the vote of confidence by an overwhelming margin.

It is also rumoured that Morgan Industries intends to increase its research effort, possibly at the expense of industrial production and a reduction in profits. No official comments were available today.

Misotu · April 4, 2000, 11:23

Belated congratulations to the Morganites on the Merchant Exchange. Nothing much to report that is new.

2130 sent to UoP.

Tau Ceti · April 4, 2000, 13:42

2131 to Misotu.

Misotu · April 4, 2000, 14:18

2131 to UoP

TigToad · April 4, 2000, 15:53

Turn has been passed on to Tau.

Tig

Tau Ceti · April 4, 2000, 16:36

Morganic spies report that the alien faction which calls itself the Caretakers has started a training program, intending to make a Citizens' Defense Force eventually.

2132 to Misotu.

Misotu · April 4, 2000, 18:55

Chiron Eyewitness News Report
Alpha Prime HQ was the scene of frenzied activity today, as key Functions were summoned to the Prime Function's state chambers.

The Prime Function is said to be furious at the lack of cohesion in Cybernetic strategy.

It is certainly true that the "Expansion Drive" was a miserable failure after half the island was covered in fungus. The subsequent "Breeding Drive" never seemed to get off the ground, since young Borgs prefer astrophysics to sex as a recreational activity. The current "Research Drive" has been assessed as a partial success, but it is clear that it cannot be sustained at current levels for long.

"OK, so we're having a little trouble working out which way to go" commented one Function. "Is it the end of Planet? Personally, I liked the idea of switching strategies every few turns. Kept things interesting."

The Prime Research Function, who is rumoured to be heading for obscurity in the coming reshuffle, refused to comment on the current situation, saying only "Don't blame me, I wanted to join the UoP. How am I supposed to work without a full complement of nodes?"

Attending meetings in person is almost unheard of in Cyberland, where functions meet on the net constantly. Critics of the current leadership suggest that the Prime Function has had difficulty throwing crockery via the net.

TigToad · April 5, 2000, 00:56

Turn has been passed on.

TigToad · April 5, 2000, 02:56

University base was abuzz today as word got out that one of Prime Functions Prime Functions (An in joke amongst the University set)... wished she joined the University originally.

Tig

Tau Ceti · April 5, 2000, 03:33

Nothing to report. 2133 to Misotu.

Misotu · April 5, 2000, 10:28

2133 to the University.

Tau Ceti · April 5, 2000, 18:20

2134 to Misotu. I had to reload because of a game crash.

Misotu · April 5, 2000, 21:59

In haste - next turn sent to Tig.

TigToad · April 6, 2000, 00:43

The University is pleased to report completion of the Virtual World. In a related story, the new entertainment park "University Land" has opened up at University base, inviting tourists from all other factions to come and enjoy a day learning about the joys of science in a 3D holographic atmosphere.

Provost TigToad

TigToad · April 6, 2000, 02:07

Turn has been passed along.

Impatience is going to make me lose this game..

Tau Ceti · April 6, 2000, 07:31

What annoys me is the large number of SPs that can be built now. I want them all, and I have maybe two cities that can do such a job - in about 20-30 turns.

Tau Ceti · April 6, 2000, 19:04

Ah, we all suffer from classic paranoia. Regardless of the actual game situation, we expect the others to zoom past any time. Misotu's research comment is interesting; I am running Knowledge instead of wealth just to keep my research rate up at your levels! And your infrastructure is pretty good - you are the only one to have Tree Farms built, and are average in everything else. Tig's is of course the best with all the free Nodes.

Sorry this is so late - I have been busy the last few days...

Misotu · April 7, 2000, 00:41

Yes ... the tech research rate is ridiculously fast. It's actually a pain - can't afford to let my research rate fall because you guys are really motoring, but my infrastructure just can't catch up enough to do anything sensible with all this stuff that's available ...

I've played this game pretty badly I'm afraid

Turn sent to Tig, a bit later than normal. I'm having real problems with hotmail at the moment.