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Reply to Ildiran Empire Clan [IE] in Sins Clans Sins Forums

Actually, it's true. He even pointed it out awhile ago: reply 104: you know, this member list looks so funny...

Reply to Goldlist of Players - Player Skill Track List in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

Siddy, I only fear your homosexual tendancies, but not your game play.

Reply to Ironclad server disconnect online in game in Technical Sins Forums

Well, I wouldn't tell them to turn off alloy, I would suggest it. In order for them to turn it off, and host, the host has to have their router setup properly, go to host settings (which will kick everyone out of the game lobby), disably alloy, and rehost the game. So just be aware of the prereq. Otherwise, no, there isn't a lot you can do about it, just make sure your connection stays stable. But really, it's all just voodoo, as sometimes ICO

Reply to [Enrenchment]Why is the AI still cheating? in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

When I couldn't find a MP going during the roll out of Entrenchment, I played some comp stomps and decided to work the diplomacy side. I found it very easy to get at least one to two AI's on my side. Sometimes, I even got it so I had the unfair advantage. I personally think you don't know how to use the system. Those first few "give me money" missions are so easy. The next missions are equally laughable , "go kill 5 ships for me." Go kill a few ships, and n

Reply to why use starbases on chokepoints? in Strategy Sins Forums

[quote]The only good Choke point SB is TEC's one.[/quote] I disagree. Vasari have excellent ways of making a good choke point with a small fleet lying in wait. PJI+Subverter or Grav Bomb = gg. Also, I will keep repeating that the Kostura Cannon will help you get around ANY choke point.

Reply to why use starbases on chokepoints? in Strategy Sins Forums

My favorit tactic is to hit quick and somewhere along the lines (say 2,000 HP), fire off nano-disembler, start moving your cap, and then move the rest of the fleet to the grav well to make the jump. By the time my fleet is ready to jump, the PJI is exploding and no time is wasted.

Reply to Ironclad server disconnect online in game in Technical Sins Forums

This actually happens somewhat often, and some players are more susceptible to it than others. For instance, P5yy dropped like crazy one day. On another day, it's somebody else. My theory is the combination of the Alloy code and some freekiness of the users connection on that day (i.e., Thunderstorms) cause ICO to drop you. When it drops you, you get to play against a bunch of AIs. It occasionally happens to me, but not consistently at the same time. If the

Reply to why use starbases on chokepoints? in Strategy Sins Forums

Starbases do create choke points. To do this, you need proper positioning of PJIs, Mines, and SB(s). Then, keep a small fleet there, while your main fleet is else where. Keepling some flak around your SB is probably a good idea, along with fighter cover. Most good players will take out the PJI prior to jumping, but if they are dump enough not to take it out first, you can probably use other tricks that also don't work on skilled players, like the PJI+Grav bomb/

Reply to Ildiran Empire Clan [IE] in Sins Clans Sins Forums

I don't understand emoticons in general. Emoticons = [e digicons]:thumbsdown:[/e] . BTW, since I posted to your forum thread yesterday, your readership has gone up 10000000% percent.

Reply to Starbase upgrade balance? in Strategy Sins Forums

[quote]otherwise it would take forever vs. a 6000 points planet.[/quote] hehe, you never played me obviously. 2x planet suction...that's all I have to say about that.

Reply to Ildiran Empire Clan [IE] in Sins Clans Sins Forums

I didn't say anything against you guys. Just saying you don't have to join a clan to play competitively.

Reply to Starbase upgrade balance? in Strategy Sins Forums

My eyes!

Reply to Orgov -- completely removed from the game? in Strategy Sins Forums

There's two situations when you are Vasari and the other player is ANY race. 1) You take out the fleet first, ignoring the starbase, and when the enemy fleet is gone, you either attack the starbase outright or use your own SB. 2) The other guy has a massive fleet and SB. You build however many Kostura cannons you can, and fire all of them at the planet (or you could fire one somewhere else and skip the planet altogether). Anyway, with about 7 shots, you kill

Reply to I want to demonstrate carrier counters to you [Updated 2/27] in Strategy Sins Forums

[quote]It's like a car crash with Siddy. You know you shouldn't look, but you can't help yourself!!!![/quote] Siddy's kind of like a revolving door...

Reply to I want to demonstrate carrier counters to you [Updated 2/27] in Strategy Sins Forums

Astax, while I agree you can still win by not building carriers, you really should have a few, if for nothing else than fighter coverage. Flak vs Bombers just doesn't work. Flak vs Vasari SC also doesn't work extremely well. Also, in the end game, where you have already won, I usually spam the living daylights out of carriers equipped with bombers to make cleanup go quicker.

Reply to Goldlist of Players - Player Skill Track List in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

[quote]in that case, you must of stomped him plenty of times![/quote] I've played you twice (and won I might add), which isn't enough to rank you on. There are three players that I fear to go against: Cykur, Tyr222, and JohnJames. I would also add that with the amount of mistakes I have been making since Entrenchment has come out, I am seriously considering downgrading myself to Tier 2.

Reply to Repair platforms getting a feel for their true worth in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

The reason to have multiple repair bays is so that: Your repair bays can be repaired You can repair multiple targets at once Cover a larger area You can keep repairing during a larger battle Repair bays need Anti-Matter. If you have more repair bays, you have more Anti-Matter at your disposal.

Reply to Goldlist of Players - Player Skill Track List in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

I see this conversation going places...

Reply to I want to demonstrate carrier counters to you [Updated 2/27] in Strategy Sins Forums

Welcome back Siddy.

Reply to Using the Kol as your first Capital Ship in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

It depends on the situation, but I will either pick the Marza or Kol first. If I think I am going to get carrier spammed, then I get the Kol. If anything else, I get the Marza. BTW, as TEC you really should get a second/thrid cap by mid game.

Reply to Goldlist of Players - Player Skill Track List in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

[quote]Kinda like a big Care Bear teddy with DT tags.... [/quote] care bear teddy you say huh? I am pretty sure I don't want to see Whip in a teddy; especially since his name starts with whip.

Reply to My allies left is 2v1 Um.. Now what? in Strategy Sins Forums

[quote]Request the AI that takes over to do things, such as attack/defend certain locations on the map[/quote] Prior to v1.15, this suggestion would be laughable at best. However, the new AI is pretty decent, and will put up a good fight. Use the AI, and you will be rewarded. Also, setting up a SB with some defenses and 3 PJIs at a choke point should do wonders for you if your fleet is tied up else where. Oh, and give me karma.

Reply to What should my second cap ships be for vasari in Strategy Sins Forums

I agree with P5yy. However, I usually focus the second cap on grav bomb. That way, you can perpetually prevent an enemy cap from jumping.

Reply to The Power of Flak in Strategy Sins Forums

Flak sucks, never use it. Waste of money on research and fleet supply. /Howthe secretly goes off and starts new game, building nothing but flak.

Reply to [Request] Buff to Vasari Repair Structure - Edited 3-26-09 in Beta Feedback Sins Forums

[quote]that Vasary ships have superior base hull points (takes longer to chew their ships) superior armor in general [/quote] Here is the rankings for hull: TEC has better. Vasari is good. Advent sucks. So far, I heard that the Vasari repair bay has a longer range of effect, and a longer duration. While pluses, neither helps when your cap is getting focus fired. Try to focus fire a Kol with a repair bay and a Horoshiko going, and tell me how that