Out of the country

Locutus · May 27, 2002, 17:32

As some of you already know, I'll be out of the country for the next three weeks (starting 7 hours from now), for a study tour/vacation to SE Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand). So I won't be online nearly as much as I normally am. I'll try to log in from cybercafes and stuff from time to time but if there are things that require action by a staff member, don't count on me too much. Ming can be contacted for forum-related stuff, DanQ for news items and Markos for everything else...

Unfortunately I'm currently (on top of having to pack and arrange a bunch of things) also having major computer problems so I'm afraid I can't start the second Tournament

If Dale or someone else could email me an Apolyton Pack v2.0 savegame that could be used for the Tournament, I should hopefully be able to upload it and start the Tournament from Singapore.

I'm counting on my Apolyton webmail to function as expected (but I've never actually tested it so...) so I should be able to access emails sent to locutus@apolyton.net (or wouter@apolyton.net). When I'm there, I'll see if I can log on and post in this thread whenever I get the chance, so you'll get an idea of how often I will be online (in case anyone needs me anyway). I'll also see if I can get some decent pictures of the Petronas Towers for the Wonder Pack while I'm there

Well, gotta go packing again... CU all in three weeks, but hopefully sooner...

Immortal Wombat · May 27, 2002, 17:38

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I'll try to log in from cybercafes and stuff from time to time

That's determination

Good luck on the Petronas picture

Oh yeah, and have a great time!!

Locutus · May 27, 2002, 18:03

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Originally posted by Immortal Wombat

That's determination

Yeah, I'll tell you one thing: never become an Apolyton Staff Member: the hours are horrible, the pay is lousy, you don't get any days off AND you have to wash Markos's socks every other week

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Oh yeah, and have a great time!!

Thanks, I will

ZaphodBeeblebrx · May 27, 2002, 18:15

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Originally posted by Locutus
AND you have to wash Markos's socks every other week

Sheesh, I hope that he pays you a lot for that

Personally, I wouldn't touch 'em with a Ten-Foot, er Three Metre, Pole

child of Thor · May 27, 2002, 18:41

Holidays are great

Hope you have a good break and if you find yourself scribbling Slic on beer mats - you haven't been drinking enough

Could be very cultural, visits to ancient temples etc(you could hire a helicopter(use that Apolyton staff salary!!) and get that perfect isometric shot for IW for the Visible wonders

)
Anyway hope its very enjoyable.

Dale · May 27, 2002, 19:09

Have fun Locutus!

I'll send you a save file tonight to your apolyton.net box. Any particular settings everyone?

ZaphodBeeblebrx · May 27, 2002, 19:16

How about a Map with plenty of Water?

I just

those Mid-Game Naval Units!

Of course, then again, I always have to figure out what to do with all of those Drunken Sailors

Maquiladora · May 28, 2002, 03:37

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Originally posted by Dale
I'll send you a save file tonight to your apolyton.net box. Any particular settings everyone?

If its not too late to grumble, can we play on deity?

Oh and have a nice time locutus

Dale · May 28, 2002, 09:51

Okay, I've sent two save games to Locutus.

Game 1:
- Impossible/marauders
- 30% land
- 8 civs

Game 2:
- Medium/raiders
- Rest same as above

Let's see which one he picks.

To get into training for the next tournament, download the Super Apolyton Pack V2.0 from the temp file database, or from my website (link below). Stay tuned.

Oh, I've also volunteered to be the judge of this tournament so Locutus can play. So any bribes accepted eagerly, but it won't improve your ranking.

ZaphodBeeblebrx · May 28, 2002, 12:22

How eagerly?

Oerdin · May 28, 2002, 14:59

Have a great time in Thailand; it's a wonderful place to visit. Make sure you take the time to visit Changmai.

Pedrunn · May 28, 2002, 19:06

Have fun!

Locutus · May 31, 2002, 11:26

Thanks guys

Greetings from Singapore, land of our good friend Eagle (only not now)

It's quite beautiful here, but unfortunately also a bit expensive so aside from answering my mail (Dale, check yours) you won't see me online too much. Malaysia and Thailand should be cheaper...

Well, gotta go again, CU around...

hexagonian · May 31, 2002, 11:35

...lucky stiff!!!!

Remember that this is a study trip, so no fun please

Boney · June 1, 2002, 22:22

I will be waiting with a cool beer

Oerdin · June 2, 2002, 18:00

Being in Thailand you must be waiting with a cold Singha. Then again I think Heniken has a factory their and Lucutus is Dutch so maybe he'll like Hiny better.

ZaphodBeeblebrx · June 3, 2002, 00:17

It could be worse, in the US, we keep getting Flooded with Amstel Light, Commercials.

Damn, those get Old!

BTW, I don't care what they say, it still Sucks!

Boney · June 3, 2002, 00:32

Amstel is on a heavy promotion here too. Actually I don't mind Amstel, 'cos it is much cheaper than Hiney.

There is really not a great choice of beer here, but even so there is a lot more choice than 6 years ago. Carlsberg, Becks, Mittweida, Heineken/Amstel, etc. etc.

A hot day needs an ice cold beer.

ZaphodBeeblebrx · June 3, 2002, 01:25

What, no Budweiser?

Damn, you poor guys, really are out of the Loop!

Sheesh, at least tell me that you guys have Coors!

child of Thor · June 3, 2002, 15:54

Maybe it can be considered strange but the world can survive without a 'Bud', I myself love a nice warm pint of Badger dark ale. The more bits floating in the darkness the better! Coors? they are an indie/pop band from Ireland aren't they?

Dale · June 3, 2002, 17:42

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I myself love a nice warm pint of Badger dark ale.

And THAT my friends, is why Aussies can't drink beer in England! WARM BEER INDEED!!!!

Immortal Wombat · June 3, 2002, 17:55

Warm ale, cool beer.

centrifuge · June 3, 2002, 18:17

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Originally posted by ZaphodBeeblebrx
What, no Budweiser?

Damn, you poor guys, really are out of the Loop!

Sheesh, at least tell me that you guys have Coors!

I'm from America, and no offense but to me Bud tastes the way that I imagine recycled mule piss would, give me something dark and stout anyday

Maquiladora · June 3, 2002, 18:25

.. and a babycham for the lady

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And THAT my friends, is why Aussies can't drink beer in England! WARM BEER INDEED!!!!

all i ever see over here is drunk aussies, stealing our...... cricket trophies

Dale · June 3, 2002, 18:44

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all i ever see over here is drunk aussies, stealing our...... cricket trophies

You obviously haven't seen the English "Balmy Army" in Bay 13 of the MCG during the boxing day test.

You only ever see them totally drunk, singing bad Pommy songs out of tune, and trying to pick up our scantily clad lady folk.

Maquiladora · June 4, 2002, 14:48

Yeah barmy army, i can only apologise for their disgusting behaviour

And those bad "pommy" songs? What about that kylie sort?
mind you i wouldnt mind having a duet with her

Dale · June 4, 2002, 18:08

Maq:

Yeah, she can park her slippers under my bed ANY day!!!

But you can keep Jason Donavon now.

child of Thor · June 4, 2002, 19:09

You know this thread is going way out the country too if you know what i mean

but.........you know Jason D did some good music a few years back, he ain't so bad...is he?

as to kylie, well she is getting better and better(her music too!). And Dale as for 'warm beer', well its a bit of a myth - our larger is served cool but our wonderful climate does make it sometimes nicer to drink a room temperature ale in the winter.

Immortal Wombat · June 4, 2002, 19:27

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you know Jason D did some good music a few years back,

you lost me when you started putting "Jason Donovan" in the same sentence as "good music"

hexagonian · June 5, 2002, 10:16

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Yeah, she can park her slippers under my bed ANY day!!!

Wouldn't your girlfriend get mad...

I won't tell her!