Quick Question

Tricorder · #1 November 6th, 2001, 06:46 PM

Okay, I am dying to start PBW with humans for first time... I have read almost all I need to know from PBW site...

LAST QUESTION:
I am planning on using the great Aquilaeian race file already posted on PBW site section, but it is an updated one. Modpack has the Aquilaeian race set but not the updated one. If the updated one is posted on PBW, this is okay to use, right? And what if I want to use a custom designname file with this already posted race? Does this mean I have to post the whole race with my custom names file on PBW too? Thanks everyone.

Okay, I'm almost ready to start playing. Thanks everyone for all help. I can be a pain in the *** sometimes... so to continue being one... if anyone can suggest environment strategies, I would appreciate it... Rock, Gas or Ice with Oxy, Meth. or Hyd... what do you think is best strategy?

EDIT: This race file posted for public on Universal Ship Yards at Tripod so I assume is free for me to use personally. So watch out for the up-and-coming Kilrathi Clan!

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Master Belisarius · #2 November 6th, 2001, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by Tricorder:
I am planning on using the great Aquilaeian race file already posted on PBW site section, but it is an updated one. Modpack has the Aquilaeian race set but not the updated one. If the updated one is posted on PBW, this is okay to use, right?

The Last TDM-Modpack (Version 2.0 Beta), have the Last Aquilaeian AI files, and have really very very small diferences with the Version posted in PBW. In fact I consider both the same Version.
But remember that for play games in PBW, you only need the shipset, not the AI files, then, is not really important if you have the Last AI Version or not.

Also, I have a suggestion for you: always remember to change into the Empires option, after start a multiplayer game, that you DON'T WANT that the AI play a turn for you!!! If not, the AI could destroy your game!

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Originally posted by Tricorder:
And what if I want to use a custom designname file with this already posted race? Does this mean I have to post the whole race with my custom names file on PBW too?

No, you don't need to upload anything to PBW. You need to create your *.emp file, and send it to the Game Master (the guy who will start the game!), with your custom design-name file.

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Originally posted by Tricorder:

EDIT: This race file posted for public on Universal Ship Yards at Tripod so I assume is free for me to use personally. So watch out for the up-and-coming Kilrathi Clan!

Hey, of course that's free to for you use them! Also, is not a problem if you play a PBW game with the Aquilaeian shipset, but using the Kilrathi Clan as name of your empire

Tricorder · #3 November 6th, 2001, 08:43 PM

Great info, thanks very much... but what's wrong with Kilrathi / Clan as my empire name?

Master Belisarius · #4 November 6th, 2001, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by Tricorder:
Great info, thanks very much... but what's wrong with Kilrathi / Clan as my empire name?

Well... you know... the english is not my strong side! Maybe you misunderstood my words...
NOTHING is wrong with Kilrathi Clan as your empire name. You just need to create your own *.emp file, using the Aquilaeian shipset for your games.
You don't neet to upload the Kilrathi Clan to PBW as shipset, with the same pictures that currently have the Aquilaeian.
Maybe I'm missing your point.

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Tricorder · #5 November 6th, 2001, 09:33 PM

Nah, I got it.

I just like the Kilrathi from the Wing Commander game series and this set has a race portrait that looks close enough. Thanks again, lots of help there, thanks.

Master Belisarius · #6 November 6th, 2001, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by Tricorder:
Nah, I got it. I just like the Kilrathi from the Wing Commander game series and this set has a race portrait that looks close enough. Thanks again, lots of help there, thanks.

No problem.

By the way, I got the race portrait from the game Star Control 3 (Accolade), and belongs to the race "Exquivans".

Tricorder · #7 November 7th, 2001, 02:19 AM

Ah yes, cool. I remember that game. I find myself wishing that I could make my own shipset now, though. I wouldn't mind the ships to match the Kilrathi/Wing Commander ships from the games, but I really like this set until that day comes.