Evil Stormbringer

Reply to DA Players ... join the Dark Avatar Refuge in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

because the the metaverse doesn't discriminate between DA and DL). I do believe that it shows what game version you played on your character's profile.

Reply to So do you all like DA? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

The challenge level is way up and the old one note solutions to winning the game have been completely disrupted. Man are you right about that one! But hey, that's what makes this game so great, right?

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

That's why I want to see a Metaverse penalty for unfinished games. DNF and disqualification exist in every organized sport. They should exist in the Metaverse. What does it prove, and to whom, when players can publicly post only their good games? I agree with this completely. I've often wondered if people don't start a Meta game, save it, play it, and then check out the surrounding galaxy for the goodies. If the game takes a turn for the worse

Reply to General ? regarding AI placement during game in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

The default setting when starting the game, IIRC tight.

Reply to The Good, the Ugly, the Bad of DA in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Wow, some much needed 'heated debate' going on in here... I like it!

General ? regarding AI placement during game in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Okay, I've played about 10 games of DA so far, six of which went horribly , but my question is this. In every game, w/gigantic gal/five opponents/occasional planets;habitable planets/common stars the computer puts at least two major civs right up against my home planet. I mean literally right next door. It does this so much that I was surprised they didn't start out on my smaller PQ4 planet withi

Reply to What to Players want? in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

are you gona give him an f on his report or just send him home from school We should send you both home... gona? Whazzat? On topic however let's see if you can mod some... SPACE CARRIERS!!!!!!!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!

Reply to New Video Card Needed in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

. i'm worried that upgrading the power will create more heat, despite the fact that i'm sure dell used a very poor stock fan on the current PS. so that means i need new fans, Most ps's come with a built in fan so there shouldn't be a problem so long as you can fit it into the case.

Reply to New Video Card Needed in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

But my HP power supply is 300 watts and even though it is an ATX, I am told that the screw holes won't line up with replacement power supplies. That's a crock of crap! I have two HP's and the 700w Gamextreme slid right in and lined up no problem. I had the same issues as you with regards to buying a new card that required at least 400w so I upgraded the ps. Now I have a TON of extra juice for the future and no worries about lack of power during heavy PC

Reply to Dark Avatar on Vista in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Vista Game Explorer? Just the sound of this makes me gag. I love your random acts of regurgitation Mumblefratz... seems anything to do with Microsoft will do that to you eh?

Reply to So do you all like DA? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Yet again, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes... just buy the game. You won't be disappointed.

Reply to Do I Want Dark Avatar? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Jpinard forgot to mention that you can get the 'complete' boxed Gold set retail. It has both DL and DA and I believe a rebate slip for 10.00 if you send them your DL serial, or something to that effect. Not sure what retail pricing is but regardless, it's worth it!

Reply to DA worth it? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Hell yes it is worth it! By all means go and buy it... just remember to let everyone know you're going to be 'away' for a while.

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

Bravo Evil, for posting your losses as well as your victories. I just checked the stats of the top three empires: 2907 wins, 89 losses. My as*. I believe the EoS to be above that type of hypocrisy. Like our empire states, we ARE playing for fun... and I had a great time getting my ass kicked! I'd thought about not posting my very first game due to a loss but then I realized that would be against what the EoS stands for, wouldn't it. I agree with you Mi

Reply to Experience, and Repair Bays in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

. I'll be focusing on meta games for awhile, Yeah, me too Mistralok, as you may have, ahem, already seen.

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

I have no problems with that! Let me know what you need from me, my liege. Although you will probably have to verse me a little bit because I am having a tough time navigating over at the core and read something regarding PMing my Emperor to gain access... access to what? Are we already set up over there with our own area or what?

Reply to Large population planets pointless and impracticle in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

But in your case it seems you've been a target of SuperManipulator (or whatever is that super ability called, that can make everyone declare war on you). IIRC that should be Drath. "Damn it Jim! I'm a doctor not a bricklayer!" I never even gave that one a second thought! Considering that five out of my six games had super abilities turned on, that could have very well been the case. I was able to handle one, maybe even two 'fronts' of the war, but

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

One more reply before I go on my way... since our EoS statement is regarding scores and the 'inherent knowledge of the game', did I lose to lose? Did I try to win? Am I a DA god, or just a myth. My posted games should have been an instant reflection on our mission statement and all that it implies. Honestly Wheeloffire, how did you miss such a thing? Honestly, I played to win and made every hair pulling effort to stave off defeat, but my opening paragraph in this reply should go miles as f

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

Just looked over your scorecard, Evil. How could you log 6 gigantic map games in one weekend? I'm just waiting for someone to come along and say I fudged this... you know you want to, so come on. Maybe if I was winning the games would have lasted longer? Hee, hee, hee.

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

As far as I know, my 'medal' only shows up on the Meta page listing my character. I asked Kryo this morning about that and he figured it should show up but since they are updating for DA, who knows for sure, but I'd love the 'wounded in action' medal to show up on here! Wheeloffire, not to sound like an ass, but you honestly don't believe that I'm not having fun with this do you? As far as getting in six games, well, I played pretty much all day Saturday and Sunday (wifey poo was working/s

Reply to Empire of Standards in Metaverse GalCiv2 Forums

Hey guys, thought I'd drop a line and let you know (in case you already didn't) that I managed six Meta games over the weekend. Got my ass kicked on Normal diff of all things and I'm still scratching my head over that. It seems my old strats are pretty much useless, or at least they need modified a bit. Time will tell. Regardless, sorry if my posting losing games fudges the numbers (or am I?)for us but what will be will be. My main thing now, since I won't admit defeat, is to keep at it wi

Reply to Economy: "Why?" in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

[quote]The basic idea behind the mechanic is the belief that players should have to choose between improving their planets, building a military, and researching new techs, rather than being able to do all three at total efficiency at once. [Commander] [5 Game Winner] [Drengin] [Over 5 Battles] [Very Evil] [Obscene] [/quote] Maybe so but look at it this way. If I am a dictator in charge of a country/planet, whatever, and my goal is total domination then wouldn't my improvements/mili

Reply to Large population planets pointless and impracticle in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

One last piece of advice: If you must lower your productivity slider below 100% the AI's will have your balls sooner or later. Just saw your reply... seems like every Meta game I played forced me to drop the all mighty slider, sometimes to a whopping 25% or less. Pissed me off royally. Regardless, it seemed that once war was declared upon me, my economy tanked (and I had the 'patented' Mumblefratz econ starbase pattern)and my production slider could pre

Reply to Large population planets pointless and impracticle in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Huh? How's that? In my games I'm usually the one that starts attacking others Yes, in my games this 'WAS' the case. Now, however, no. My diplomacy wasn't bad (I can't remember the numbers, but it wasn't bad in my eyes) and trade was so-so. No sooner would I start a trade route and then bang... war. Every trade ship I had was pretty much cannon fodder for the two games that I tried extensive trade tactics. Hell, I even played one of the games with Super

Reply to DL and DA Core Ship design bug in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

It's a 'brick' hull similar in concept to my mod's blank hulls. New feature in DA. Ahhh, sweet. I thought I was losing it a little when I saw those! Thanks again!