21-06-2004 10:36									#61
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quote: Originally posted by Hydro Is it just me, or is the tone of ACDG getting a little unfriendly?

No, I'm always serious. The rest of the folk seem opposite of serious.

quote: is the ACDG an exercise in blood-makes-grass-grow competitiveness?

We each play it my own way. That is my style.

quote: Originally posted by Obstructor It is him alone. Victory would be welcome, but fun is our priority.

We're all in the ACDG for our own reasons.
What's your problem with mine?
Since when did the ACDG become a police state as to our motives for playing?
I'm here to learn the GP and kick some ass.

If you are trying to boot me for my interference with 'fun',
then you simply prove how selfish (and self-righteous) you are,
and how much misguided emotions interfere with your life.
Your 'fun' interferes with my competitiveness, so why aren't you booted?
Or is Democracy here just Tyranny by Majority, with a 1 to 1 vote not only on politics, but on who gets to have a good time?

No, this ACDG is for everyone - and all motives are welcome.
It won't become a Tyranny by Majority because (I hope) we're better people than that.

	21-06-2004 10:52									#62
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I rate this troll 1/10.

	21-06-2004 11:35									#63
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Then you shouldn't have posted it.
Nice antisocial behaviour there obs.

	21-06-2004 15:19									#64
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Oh come on enigma... his rating of your troll was a far better troll because you fell for it. I'd give obstructor 8/10

	21-06-2004 16:20									#65
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My post wasn't a troll, Chaunk.

	21-06-2004 18:37									#66
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My post wasn't a troll. Enough of this fighting (although thank you Chaunk - it wasn't intended). Is there anyone yet undecided ?

	21-06-2004 19:02									#67
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Yeah, Voltaire needs a faction.

	21-06-2004 19:05									#68
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Anyone new undecided? And I know that some people are just lurking on this forum, trying to figure out whom to join. Don't be ashamed , post here.

	21-06-2004 19:13									#69
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I expect they'll all gravitate to Sparta, seeing as I bumped the thread with my application.
Stuff like that happens some time.

Shouldn't some eco-loony dance naked through this thread and post some stuff about JOIN GAIANS ?

	21-06-2004 21:05									#70
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I'm still considering joining the game, although I'm not sure I count as new.

	21-06-2004 21:15									#71
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Do you mean that you are not entirely sure that you will participate in any form?

	21-06-2004 22:48									#72
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Greetings, Minute Mirage. For those who are unaware, MM was probably the most active and effective member of the University in the just-ended demo game.

Assuming you do decide to join this iteration of the democracy game, I hope you're able to find a faction. The Data Angels seem like a good choice -- we are the most research-minded of this whole bunch, and to top it off we are efficient -- we "salvage" the research of other factions so that our scientists need not duplicate their time-consuming labors. If you want a faction where you can have a strong voice in the decision-making, where we don't have a huge number of experienced players already, the Angels should be a good bet as well.

Welcome to the third SMAC Democracy Game, and good luck making your choice.

	22-06-2004 06:50									#73
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"Most Research Oriented?!"

*SCOFF SCOFF SCOFF*

My dear coleagues, as we all know Reserach Grants are expensive and only a vibrant Economy like that of Morgan industries can generate the nessary Capital to fund cutting edge Research or furnish state of the art facilites. And as for the Data Angels blith disregard for intilectual property rights I can tell you with no hesitation that such tactics will soon cause a talent to losse all standing in Chirons scientific comunity.

	22-06-2004 06:59									#74
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Ah, but research what?

Only by joining the Spartan Federation can you satisfy that longing; scratch that itch; slake that thirst - for pure unfettered military research.

By focusing on armor and weapons research, we will be the first faction to build a Planetbuster - come and give in to the dark side, MM - you know you want to.

Be our Star Wars Commander-in-Chief and control a vast array of Orbitals - Defence Pods, Flechette Defense Systems, Geosynchronous Survey Satellites, and show all of Chiron that Sparta is not to be messed with

pfc Googlie (formerly web technician at Morgan Datalinks)

	22-06-2004 07:35									#75
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quote: Originally posted by Googlie Ah, but research what? pfc Googlie (formerly web technician at Morgan Datalinks)

A very good question from someone whose rank is considered cannon fodder.....

From the Gaian perspective, to look down from a hillside and know why all the trees in the forest below grow to the same height, and to know what caused the great coastal dead zones that plagued Old Earth in the early 2010's, and to know how to prevent that from occuring on Planet. Finally, to know the biological/chemical process that creates cultivated foods such as cheeses and spirits, and how to manipulate the involved bacterial genomes such that they become time bombs upon contact with a sentient's digestive tract.... These are the things the Gaians can offer in the research arena, and much more! For no one else can boast the depth of understanding that we do into the genetic makeup of the human mind, and how to create shortcuts towards the next step in Human Evolution, the Empath!
Many avenues. You need only sign up with the Gaians.


Lord Darsnan

Gaian High Command

	22-06-2004 07:47									#76
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Or you can just join the mods and overlook the endless squabbling.

	22-06-2004 09:07									#77
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quote: Originally posted by obstructor Do you mean that you are not entirely sure that you will participate in any form?

Yes, that's what I meant. I'll probably see how the game gets started.

quote: Originally posted by Enigma_Nova Or you can just join the mods and overlook the endless squabbling.

Being a mod is the last thing I want.

	22-06-2004 10:05									#78
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You could always run for mod then give your job to me.

	22-06-2004 19:58									#79
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Enigma, you are changing.

	22-06-2004 20:11									#80
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quote: Originally posted by Minute Mirage Yes, that's what I meant. I'll probably see how the game gets started.

Yes! That's the spirit!

These threads may not have convinced me of anything, but this faction chest-pumping nonsense (as long as it's SHORT) is great value to read

	22-06-2004 20:42									#81
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quote: Originally posted by Darsnan A very good question from someone whose rank is considered cannon fodder.....

Ah - you're making an assumption (and you know the classic definition of to assume)

pfc in fact stands for:

personal favorite (of) Corazon

(remember I fathered her child in the Spartan Chronicles - or was that Dee's????)

G.

	22-06-2004 20:46									#82
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That was Dee's child Googlie.

	22-06-2004 20:58									#83
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quote: Originally posted by Voltaire Somehow I had a feeling this might happen, not the Spartans dissolving, but the drop in enthusiasm and activity. Everyone is really excited before the game beings, but once it is underway people seem to drop like flies.

And the game hasn't even STARTED yet. If and when it does one of us will be sure to PM you to let you know we should watch what happens.

There will always be a drop-off right after the game starts. Interest wanes until interesting stuff happens - like contact with another faction, AI or human. Seen it time and again. You just need a few hardcore people to keep things going until the interesting bits, when you can hope to attract people back. I have (and am) on both sides of that coin.

	22-06-2004 21:43									#84
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quote: Originally posted by obstructor That was Dee's child Googlie.

(At least someone read and remembered Julia)

	22-06-2004 21:51									#85
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I loved that chronicles.

	22-06-2004 21:59									#86
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Yeah - I really need to get with Hydro and we'll finish it. Vel shames us in resurrecting his City of Hope and finishing that one (it was dormant for 3 years)

	23-06-2004 02:42									#87
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Goog - I've got a Project for us. It will take 300 mins, and supply crawlers aren't allowed: a SC redux (to summarize the early volumes for new readers), then closing the epic it a fitting and spectacular manner. PM me and let's get started! You should be back in a Spartan frame of mind by now, I'd think...

Hydro