Hurley

Hurley

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Reply to Freedom Force Forum in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

An old joke but a good one for our pirate 'friends' ;) The Pirate One day a Pirate and a bartender were talking to each other in a bar. The Bartender asked the pirate "Where did ya get that peg leg from?" The Pirate responded " We were sailing the seas when a big ol' shark came up to me while I was swimmin' and bit off me leg." Later the Bartender asked "Where did you get that hook then?" The pirate responded "Well, me crew and I were in a battle an

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Reply to Freedom Force Forum in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

[quote]He waddled over; saw the drinking implement even had flipper attachments! All was well in the universe! He started into the red and waddled across to the group with Slitherin, Wild Wombat, Drop Bear and other pioneers[/quote] Ooops, forgot to also mention Bakka. Sorry. :(

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Reply to Freedom Force Forum in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

The small, feathered animal in the natty tuxedo waddled up to the building. "Freedom Force HQ, all welcome. Bar hours - unlimited" read the sign over the extra-wide doors. The penguin quacked contentedly to itself, looking forward to washing the taste of fish from his mouth with a glass (or five) of excellent Heathcote Shiraz. (Also, the prospect of sanctuary from mobs of mayhem-minded murderous marauding Drengin was half bad either!) He knocked, a gruff, yet welcoming voice, boomed, 'c

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Reply to ANZAC Empire, 'Bridging the Ditch' Thread in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Thanks Space Wombat. This time my vendetta against those Drengin fueled my ambition! From a tactics perspective, I followed some of the guidelines from the strategy guide (I think Staffa's approach I don't have it in front of me), but focussed on economic growth after the initial land grab, this let me rush purchase trade goods & wonders. (Galactice Stock Exchange was key.) I also worked hard at getting everyone else to attack the Drengin as they were the dominant civilizatio

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Reply to ANZAC Empire, 'Bridging the Ditch' Thread in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Oi! What's this [quote]Clash of the Titans[/quote] I know I have put on weight but.... :) I am about 25% of the way into another gigantic game at the momement. (No not at work!) So we shall see. I tell you what setting the Drengin to genius generates one or two very warlike episodes!

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Reply to ANZAC Empire, 'Bridging the Ditch' Thread in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Freedon Force is fine for me also. Although like Space Wombat I like Dragons. Speaking of which, Space Wombat have you read "Flight of Dragons" - Peter Dickinson, it argues dragons existed and then proceeds to explain the possible scientific background behind various dragon myths & legends. Some images are at http://members.tripod.com/~gruaglothor/fbkimg.htm

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[quote]Another thought - if you want to retain the animal metaphor: Animal House?[/quote] Food fight! I also need to make a confession, although I enjoy beer, I, like the august Drop Bear greatly enjoy, often too much, a red wine. Can't quite raise the same enthusiasm for Pinot as for a good Shiraz or Cabernet but still. There, thats better, off me chest, now "pass us that bottle Santa" to quote anotehr rock and roller.

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