Spiralus PBW discussion thread.

[Dragonlord]

Hi all,

OK, this will be the thread in which the 7 players of the Spiralus PBW game will exchange Messages and comments. I prefer using Shrapnel for this rather than the forums at the PBW site, this site is faster and we know from our previous game (the PBW newbie thread) that other's like to keep tabs on how our game is progressing.

The Spiralus game has just started, and the first turn has been mailed out to everyone. This is my first attempt at being a game host so I hope I did not mess anything up.
As a Last minute change (as requested) I changed the unit and ship maximums, to 2500 and 400 respectively.

One small thing that worries me is that, on my first turn, I noticed I am still using a modified systemnames.txt. I'm pretty sure you guys don't see systems named Florida and such. Best case scenario, this will only mess up future negotiations since we won't know what systems we are talking about.
I wonder if I can fix this by replacing my systemnames file with the original one, have to check if I can do that mid-game.

Remember to install the Dragon shipset (from the PBW site File Library) if you want to see my ships correctly.
Email me if you have any questions about this.

[Phoenix-D]

Systemnames is only used when you make the map. We'll see the names.

I screwed up my race, and my game standing.. I withdrew to make some minor changes, then forgot to save. Result? Back to square one with the race. Oh well, they WERE minor changes.

Phoenix-D

[BeeDee10]

One mistake I am certain that Corporal BeeDee is going to make at some point is to forget to switch his path to TDM Modpack for a turn. I'm certain of this because Corporal BeeDee has already forgotten it for his very first turn.

Anyway, does anyone know what the reprecussions of such a grievous error are? Since TDM doesn't mess around much with the components, it's my understanding that there wouldn't be much of a problem. But Corporal BeeDee is nonetheless concerned about screwing things up for others.

Corporal BeeDee is also way too proud about attaining the meaningless rank of "corporal" here on this forum, and will now stop referring to himself in the third person in the future.

[Puke]

at least your not making the PFCs call you 'Sir.'

"Sir, the Private believes that any answer he gives will be incorrect, and the Sergeant will punish him more, sir!"

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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[BeeDee10]

If I did that, then I'm sure everyone over Corporal would start making me call _them_ sir. Better to not open that can of worms.

[Phoenix-D]

The only effect should be a totally disorienting change in empire graphics for you. Nothing else.

Phoenix-D