The Difference Between Good and Great Players - Page 5

DrSpike · July 9, 2002, 13:07

We had a duel, and a 3 way with Dank we started the same weekend. I am back in the game now after moving house and switching ISPs. I'll icq you and when you are online we can arrange some times.

Flatlander Fox · July 9, 2002, 13:53

Strat, I should be around tonight, but if I'm not, look for me tommorrow night for sure.

Work is once again insanity, and I am not sure if I can get away long enough to catch/distribute an a$$ whuppin'.

I don't require payment if I win either.

Flatlander Fox · July 9, 2002, 22:31

After playing with the strategicking, I can only say that his slowness is greatly exaggerated...

And his barb settings are for weenies!

There will be more to follow of course...

Deity Dude · July 10, 2002, 01:44

I never said strat was slow - alot of players "slowness" is exxagerated or perpetuated myth.

I just want him to accept my challenge, or quit with the "I can beat anybody at 1x1x but the settings bore me" routine.

The challenge is out there Strat, from one Detroiter to another. I know you've seen it. So just give me the

or the

.

Which will it be???

Messer Niccolò · July 10, 2002, 06:05

I guess this will end in the Eyes vs Strat game of some weeks ago...

Ming · July 10, 2002, 08:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Messer Niccolò
I guess this will end in the Eyes vs Strat game of some weeks ago...

Nahhhh... we haven't seen Eyes in a few weeks now...
And this thread is pretty much proof that he isn't lurking, because you KNOW he would have posted in it by now if he was checking in

Messer Niccolò · July 10, 2002, 09:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Ming

Nahhhh... we haven't seen Eyes in a few weeks now...
And this thread is pretty much proof that he isn't lurking, because you KNOW he would have posted in it by now if he was checking in

that's quite a proof! ... but I'm also sure that the 50 bucks will never be delivered....

War4ever · July 10, 2002, 09:39

i am willing to believe DD would deliver the fifty

rah · July 10, 2002, 09:46

I am also willing to believe it.

atawa · July 10, 2002, 12:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Ming

Nahhhh... we haven't seen Eyes in a few weeks now...
And this thread is pretty much proof that he isn't lurking, because you KNOW he would have posted in it by now if he was checking in

He is around on zone.

I actualy made his ignore list today

StrategicKingMi · July 11, 2002, 00:55

Counter offer to Deity Dude......(its my job to make offers and never to accept the first one on the table...sorry)
Play my settings, 2 x 2 king, villiages, no lighthouse or mageleons or great wall , no city bribe, wet, warm, archi, small land, otherwise known as island settings...
Ill put up $200 to your $50 in a best of 5 series over next few weeks.....
And bye the bye, I never said I would beat everyone, every time on 1 x 1 deity... rather that I would win a majority of times simply because it is much easier to play assuming a good supply of artifically stimulants to keep you from falling asleep.

StrategicKingMi · July 11, 2002, 00:58

And of course, I have been a Metro Detriot bussines man, much like you DD, for the last 14 years and will pay in the unlikely event of an ego deflating, sucide provoking lose.
Let the battle for Michigan begin.......

DrFell · July 11, 2002, 07:57

Why don't you play two on each setting?

Hydey · July 11, 2002, 08:41

Quote:

Originally posted by DrFell
Why don't you play two on each setting?

No then they might play, keep demanding to play on the settings you can win on, not any other settings

DrSpike · July 11, 2002, 09:30

Quote:

Originally posted by StrategicKingMi
Ok, why is it that I can win on 1 x 1 deity (if I have a mental lapse and decide to play it with as much no-doze as the local 7-11 can supply me) yet you 1 x 1 deity players are helpless on a 2 x 2 king game and just wont win a game where huts and land are even or hell slightly in your favor????

A match on each setting is clearly fairest if the dispute is who is the better civver overall. But if I understand correctly DD isn't claiming that he would have a good chance in 2x2x king, but just disagreeing with strate's statement regarding 1x1x deity. Since that is the statement about which there is disagreement it is superfluous to test the rest.

Messer Niccolò · July 11, 2002, 12:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Hydey

No then they might play, keep demanding to play on the settings you can win on, not any other settings

Hydey, I guess you're going to bet $50 on the "never delivered" option

Deity Dude · July 13, 2002, 13:34

Quote:

Originally posted by DrSpike

A match on each setting is clearly fairest if the dispute is who is the better civver overall. But if I understand correctly DD isn't claiming that he would have a good chance in 2x2x king, but just disagreeing with strate's statement regarding 1x1x deity. Since that is the statement about which there is disagreement it is superfluous to test the rest.

You summed up my position perfectly.

Strat, as I expected, has made an excuse not too back up his original statement:

Quote:

Originally posted by StrategicKingMi
Ok, why is it that I can win on 1 x 1 deity (if I have a mental lapse and decide to play it with as much no-doze as the local 7-11 can supply me)

Strat, unlike you I don't claim to be the best at anything. If I did make such a claim however, I would take all comers. I don't even claim to be the best 1x1x player. If you won't play me then there is a sizable list of players out there you wouldn't play in 1x1x deity. Thus your above statement is pure BS.

Original challenge stands

Best of 3
1x1x deity
$50 bet (to cover the cost of your no-doze)
Loser delivers payoff in person.

No more excuses or counter-offers

or

War4ever · July 13, 2002, 14:46

Yeah Strat, its time to put up or shut up...... You talk a great x1x1 deity game but we have to ask ourselves if you actually play that level at all

Hydey · July 13, 2002, 19:38

If Strat accepts this challenge I'm sure DD will then follow up by accepting Strats challenge.

A chance to get your money back.

Deity Dude · July 14, 2002, 01:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Hydey
If Strat accepts this challenge I'm sure DD will then follow up by accepting Strats challenge.

A chance to get your money back.

I''m glad to see u agree that he would need a 2x2x king match to get his money back.

But lets remember what this whole thing was about. I do not claim to be unbeatable at all settings. I am pretty sure that I am below average at 2x2 king. I admit that freely.

My point of contention with Strrat is his 1x1x claims.

Strat I am not the best 1x1x deity player. If you won't play me then there are others you KNOW you will lose to. So why make such a ridiculous boast?

Original challenge stands

or

do you accept?

If not, keep your mythical 1x1x projections to youself.

PS When are u coming by for some more signs? I want commission next time.

Messer Niccolò · July 16, 2002, 05:43

Hey !!
It seems that I've chosen again the right option...

Money money money money ...

Nilat · July 16, 2002, 16:04

Quote:

fundamentalismn halves science

atawa · July 16, 2002, 16:43

And your point is?

DrSpike · July 16, 2002, 16:49

Does anyone else smell a DL?

rah · July 16, 2002, 16:50

Probably none, since I've seen this identical post in other threads. Obviously some newbie just boosting their post count.

or a DL, "Eyes, that you?"

RAH

DrFell · July 16, 2002, 16:59

Quote:

Originally posted by DrSpike
Does anyone else smell a DL?

DrFell · July 16, 2002, 17:00

Damn, wrong account.

atawa · July 16, 2002, 17:06

War4ever · July 16, 2002, 22:36

Deity Dude · July 18, 2002, 00:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Messer Niccolò
Hey !!
It seems that I've chosen again the right option...

Money money money money ...

It's definitely not about money. If you knew either me or Strat you would realize that the deliverence of the payoff "costs" alot more then the money wagered.

I'm still waiting for that answer Strat:

We all know you read this forum daily. Just give me your answer

or