not a SEIV Olympics thread anymore

[DavidG]

Originally posted by Angeliux:
Game features are built for playing with them, not for disabling.

And options buttons are included so you can turn them off. I didn't mean to start an argument, to each his own. I only add my comments here for consideration for a future Team Canada game. Personally I am not interested in playing a game were tech trading is allowed as it adds an insane level of micro management. I would also not really like mines. 5 teamates getting together and adding 500 mines to a warp point just seems cheesy. (and would really bog down the game)

[Gryphin]

Game Specifications
I�m Trying to be fair here.
This started out as a challenge by the LT preferable to play against one team all from one nation. It evolved into being considered the SEIV Olympics. Within 24 hours a few of the Game Specs were issued by the LT.
To be fair I need to ask the LT if:
1) They are in favor of the SE Olympics concept
2) Prefer to go back to their original challenge to play against a single team from with all players from single nation.

In the case of going with SE Olympics then there may need to be a need to compromise on the Game Specifications
In the case of reverting to the original challenge then you have a greater chance of finding one team to accept on your terms.

In the event you prefer to go with your original challenge then we can start a new thread and pick up where we left off on organizing the SE Olympics with no hard feelings.

If you would like to discuss this privately please write to:
[email protected]
Note: this is not the same address as in my profile.

Thanks

[ July 04, 2003, 14:08: Message edited by: Gryphin ]

[Gryphin]

Second thought:
The Olympics are made up of many different types of challenges.
I could see games with and without various elements including possibly the full suite of the Gryphin Convention.
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[Slynky]

I think the SE Olympics (expanding it from the LT challenge) has the most possibilities for fun.

(yeah, I'm commenting though I will follow Geo's lead of helping the USA team by NOT playing)

And, of course, another hand in the pot makes it difficult to stir properly.

But...

A few random suggestions (these are directed toward a worldwide olympic style approach):

• Smaller teams make for better moving games. I'd suggest 3 at a max and possibly 2. In the case of an odd number of players wishing to represent their country, I suppose a team of 3 or 2 would be workable. Also, this would allow for more countries who can't field a team of 4 or 5 or 6.
  
• Geo's comments and suggestions are very worth listening to. A team concept with a solo addition is similar to the real olympics. It would take some more management, of course. In concert with the above comment, it would also allow a person to at least represent their country if they happen to be the only one available.
  
• Once a format (what is and is NOT allowed) is decided upon, no variations should be allowed throughout the whole challenge.
  
• If it goes olympic "worldwide", then the duration could justify a small webpage. Also, while each person is representing their country, I'd suggest a small banner graphic in each person's "signature" to signify they are a representative in the Olympic match. (I'd be glad to design it for each country using their flag integrated with a simple "splash" if there was enough interest)
  

Anyway, just some thoughts. The thread has incredible interest and activity so I couldn't keep out of it... .

[General Woundwort]

Originally posted by Slynky:
Smaller teams make for better moving games. I'd suggest 3 at a max and possibly 2. In the case of an odd number of players wishing to represent their country, I suppose a team of 3 or 2 would be workable. Also, this would allow for more countries who can't field a team of 4 or 5 or 6.

Perhaps we could do two teams of 3 from those countries that can muster the manpower (USA, UK). That way more games could be run simulaneously.

[ July 04, 2003, 19:19: Message edited by: General Woundwort ]

[Gryphin]

Unless there is signifigant objection it will be:
ALPU till September and can then be renegotiated.

[Gryphin]

BTW: This is a cool idea:

If it goes olympic "worldwide", then the duration could justify a small webpage. Also, while each person is representing their country, I'd suggest a small banner graphic in each person's "signature" to signify they are a representative in the Olympic match. (I'd be glad to design it for each country using their flag integrated with a simple "splash" if there was enough interest)

I can provide an area at windingsteam.com for a web page.

[Angeliux]

Originally posted by geckomlis:

- Players can only colonize home planet type
- No Gifts\Tributes
- No Technology Gifts\Tributes\Trades
- No Ruins on planets

Without trade & gifts game loses many team management posibilities. Lithuanian team votes that Gifts/Trade must be in game.
I think, why remove from game things that adds more complicated management (more fun).

[DavidG]

Originally posted by Angeliux:

quote:

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Originally posted by geckomlis:

- Players can only colonize home planet type
- No Gifts\Tributes
- No Technology Gifts\Tributes\Trades
- No Ruins on planets

Without trade & gifts game loses many team management posibilities. Lithuanian team votes that Gifts/Trade must be in game.
I think, why remove from game things that adds more complicated management (more fun).

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Because they add more comlicated management. (less fun) BTW I don't think trades are Banned since they cannot be. Only tech trades.

[TerranC]

Originally posted by primitive:

quote:

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Originally posted by Taera:
an ant?

Its: British AntArctic Territory.

The British Arctic Territory Flag Hoax are very funny (probably only an urband legend)

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All territorial claims made on Antartica is disregarded and unrecognized by the world.

Therefore, I won't list the British Antarctic Territories there, just like I won't list Adelie Land, or Dronning Mauds Land, whatever the heck that is.