Keygen's Alien Crossfire Turns, second thread

Misotu · January 3, 2001, 16:01

Welcome to the new thread! The old thread can be found here

Keygen · January 3, 2001, 16:36

Hi Misotu. What do you mean there is a 150 posts limit?
The previous topic had 174 posts and there are some other bigger topics. Is this true? Because I hate multiple topics just for the same game.

Misotu · January 3, 2001, 17:31

Yes, there is a limit of 150 posts for a single thread. I believe it was introduced because longer threads were very slow to load and caused problems.

Sorry if you'd prefer one long thread, but seriously a new, shorter thread will load faster which is quite a help for people with slower connections. And I've included links to/from, so people can go back through the history very easily.

cheers!
- Mis

Keygen · January 4, 2001, 18:09

I think Misotu that this has to do with the size of each page and not with the size of the topic. A one page long topic with many posts would be much slower to load than a multi-page topic where the last page has just a couple of posts

. It's matter of page size and not topic size. Simple HTML stuff.
I have sent an email to MarkG asking about it. When he will reply I will know if I am right or wrong.
Thanks for the trouble, trully, but without misunderstanding, wouldn't be better to ask me first? Sorry man, I hate to criticize good will actions but I think it would be better to consult me first. Sorry

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I hope not to discouraged you from any future advice from an old SMAC PBEM player like you to a youngblood like me

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Misotu · January 4, 2001, 23:33

Well, it's all a question of taste. I used to get fed up with people posting to say "you should start a new thread, nah nah nah" without taking the trouble to do anything about it

Impossible to anticipate what will rile people, I guess ...

You're going to have to have a new thread some time. If you object to me starting it, then start a new one for yourself. No skin off my nose, and just to remove all doubt, I don't have a problem with distinguishing post number from post size. But I guess when defining a rule, post number is easier to measure ... though for the pedants among us, it still leaves room for some debate

Sorry, but I'm feeling snippy today. What a time-waste, Keygen ...
[This message has been edited by Misotu (edited January 04, 2001).]

Keygen · January 6, 2001, 07:44

quote:

Originally posted by Misotu on 01-04-2001 10:33 PMWhat a time-waste, Keygen ...
[This message has been edited by Misotu (edited January 04, 2001).]

Meaning?

I like single long topics

How many pages do you think it would be take a PBEM?
With not to much diplomacy. 40-50?

Damn long

Reggy · January 6, 2001, 14:45

2144 off to Stuntman

Have made contact with PK!

stuntman19 · January 6, 2001, 17:41

turn has been sent to Brother Black Sunrise

Keygen · January 6, 2001, 20:44

MY 2145 to Reggy.

Reggy · January 6, 2001, 23:08

2145 off to Stuntman

Keygen · January 9, 2001, 18:45

MY 2147 to Reggy.

Misotu · January 10, 2001, 01:33

Well, I think the debate has an answer Keygen. Congrats ... we now have a permanent topic posted at the top of this board as a result of your efforts.

Like I said, what a time-waste ...

Keygen · January 10, 2001, 19:12

What an achivement

MY 2148 to Reggy.

Misotu · January 10, 2001, 20:08

*That's* your idea of an achievement ???

Oh dear. Well (strokes Keygen's head and speaks in soothing tones) that's just fine then, dear.

Keygen · January 12, 2001, 20:24

You shouldn't take everything literally Misotu!
There is a word called sarcasm

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I don't see any reason why we should continue arguing for such an unimportant issue.
I told you I prefer all posts to be in a single topic. I asked MarkG about it and got my answer. We all got that answer I guess

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Well, 150 posts? Why not? Who cares!
As you said, what a time-waste

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MY 2149 to Reggy.

Reggy · January 14, 2001, 16:53

2150 to Stuntman

stuntman19 · January 14, 2001, 19:22

turn to the PK's......2150

Keygen · January 15, 2001, 01:12

MY 2150 to Reggy.

Keygen · January 15, 2001, 16:03

MY 2151 to Reggy.

stuntman19 · January 16, 2001, 10:58

2151 to the PK's

Keygen · January 17, 2001, 17:59

"Mind worms near University Base. People are paniced! Guards are ready to repulse them."

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MY 2152 to Reggy

Reggy · January 18, 2001, 00:32

2152 to Stuntman.

We will have built the world's first cruisers soon!

stuntman19 · January 18, 2001, 12:56

turn to Black Sunrise last night

Keygen · January 20, 2001, 11:44

"Breaking News!!!
Our first contact with another faction is a fact!
We the Scientists welcome the Pirates to our lands!"

Chief of Foreign Affairs.

"Mind worms have successfully been repulsed by our garrisons."

Chief of University Base perimeter defence.

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MY 2153 to Reggy.

Reggy · January 20, 2001, 20:46

2153 to Stuntman

It is true, a pirate vessel of our have sighted the University colonies. Plans underway for formal diplomatic negotiations. We also brought a gift to ensure smooth discussions!

Get out the Rum! (Hmm, not sure if those intellectual types drink, better pack some tea just in case).

stuntman19 · January 22, 2001, 01:36

2153 was sent to the PK's last night.

Black Sunrise · January 27, 2001, 10:35

At last, we recover from the side effects of our mini-population-boom, and send our move on.

Keygen · January 27, 2001, 12:31

MY 2154 to Reggy.

Reggy · January 27, 2001, 15:48

2154 To the Stuntman.

The Pirates send congrats to the Peacekeepers on the new baby!

On a sad note, one of our ship was lost at sea do to mind worms :-(

Last, the first council meeting has been initiated! See you all at the meeting.

stuntman19 · January 27, 2001, 17:51

2154 on to the Pop Booming PK's

Congrats!