26-02-2003 04:25									#1
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Discussion thread for 3750 BC.

See shots here:
http://www.apolyton.net/forums/show...135#post1765135

EDIT: updated the link to jump directly to the Turn 6 entry. -vondrack

Last edited by vondrack on 26-02-2003 at 04:34

	26-02-2003 04:29									#2
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Desert to the north, jungle to the south.

Not good...

	26-02-2003 05:06									#3
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putting a city soon, maybe our 3rd, 4 SE of Apolyton is looking more and more attractive. We do want our 2nd city west or NW though because most of our expansion will be that direction for obvious reasons.

	26-02-2003 05:08									#4
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I agree

through early exploring, looks like the majority of our cities are going to be to the Capitals West, and possibly bordering along the Jungle.

	26-02-2003 05:19									#5
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Exploring tot he West would probably be best a city about 2 or three squares to the west might be best

or one south on the edge of the jungle/river for a coastal stronghold.

	26-02-2003 05:21									#6
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Still, not as bad as the infamous GOTM5 start (or even our SPDG's start)... Maybe a city on the coast and on the other side of that river...?

	26-02-2003 07:14									#7
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My take on the situation:

A city to the 3-3-3-3 would mean a more powerful production and short-term city.

A city to the west somewhere would give us a foothold in the west from which to grow. We also wouldn't have as many shields, but the food will probably be the same, or similar.

I'm divided between the two options, though I'm starting to favor a city to the west because it's closer to the good land. The 3-3-3-3 city site won't be touched by anyone else, so we don't have to worry about that. However, we should fear encroachment on our western border.

	26-02-2003 07:18									#8
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"DanQ looked around the vast expanse... he looked north to the grueling desert. He looked south toward the inhospitable jungle... wiping the sweat from his brow, he sighed... longing to return to his hospitable home... Then he looked toward the east- rolling plains, open lands, many opportunities. And he thought."

Meanwhile, in the north, WorkerDan raised his pickaxe high above his head, then jerked it down violently, cutting into the thick earth, tearing up clods of green land. As his worker cut into the hill, Minister of Internal Affairs Togas nodded his head knowingly. "It will only be a matter of time before Apolytonia has its mine... then we will be masters of the world." He whet his pen's ink on his tongue, then noted the date and the progress... 6 turns into the great game and Apolyton was already out ahead- commanding the greatest city in the land. All others would soon fall, bowing before the great nation. Yes, victory would be sweet."

	26-02-2003 07:26									#9
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The people were discontent. Recent polls conducted by Emperor Markos deduced that approval ratings were at an all time low, 50%... He knew not what he could do to improve them- mine more- found another city- raise the luxuries rate?

He pondered his dillema, hand tapping on the table, then started as the Minister of Internal Affairs appraoched him from behind, startling him. "Our recent incomes from the recently popped hut will net us with 25 excess gold to the treasury... perhaps we should throw a 'we love the emperor day' to please the populace?" He suggested.

"No." Markos waved him off. "We cannot do that- the people must wish a 'we love the king day' themselves."

Dominae brushed back his blonde curly hair and grimaced. "Then perhaps," he considered. "We should purchase another unit... Another settler in a few turns."

Markos grinned. "Perhaps that is the way."

"We shall see." Consul vondrack entered, black cape swiviling behind his thick, well muscled form. "The people will tell us what they want- we will not decide for them or else our approval rating will drop further."

"What do you mean?" Markos inquired, head dropping slightly to the side.

"I mean-" Vondrack dropped a report on Markos' desk. "That the people have spoken- they have demanded that their units be named."

"I cannot deal with such frivolities!" Markos exclaimed, pushing the report form his desk. "I have much more important things to deal with."

"Better things than the concerns of your own populace?" Vondrack arched a black eyebrow, eyes staring daggers into Markos clear orbs.

"YES! Certainly!" Markos jumped from his desk.

"Your excellency," Dominae cautiously reached out, putting an arm on Markos' shoulder, attempting to calm the man.

"Da**it man!" Markos shook off Togas' gentle grasp. "Am I surrounded by children here! We are running an empire- not a popularity contest- who CARES about what we name the units."

"But Citizen DarkCloud has requested-" Vondrack stated, voice dripping with acid.

"What do I care what that citizen states- I have a forum- no sorry, an EMPIRE to run! Return to me in another twenty years."

"Yes, your excellency." Vondrack bowed, gathering the report up in his hands as he backed out.

Markos sank back into his seat, mumbling curses.

Last edited by DarkCloud on 26-02-2003 at 07:33

	26-02-2003 07:28									#10
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...Just a few short descriptive vignettes

	26-02-2003 07:30									#11
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So, DarkAxe for the first Warrior?

/Edit, btw Dominae is MoI. Togas is MoFA.

	26-02-2003 07:36									#12
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Actually, I'd prefer first Archer, but I don't really care anymore but, as has been noted in toher threads a Stealth Bomber or destroyer would be more appropriate

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Okay, I fixed Dominae- and changed his character and appearance to corresopnd.

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Characters
Markos G. - Embattled and sometimes nihilistic leader of a great empire.

WorkerDan- Temporary name for the worker.
DanQ- Temporary name for the first theoretical settler

Dominae- blonde curly locks, roman-style. Even-tempered.

vondrack- fiery, dark consul

DarkCloud- "idiotic citizen" as per Markos' description

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others will be added as needed

	26-02-2003 08:05									#13
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Very cool stuff DarkCloud. I look forward to reading more as our Empire begins to spread its' seed.

	26-02-2003 16:01									#14
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At least we have some rivers nearby, that will be very good land in the (far) future.
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No one else has jumped to size 2 yet.

	26-02-2003 22:36									#15
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vondrack,

Could you show the score in the Turns Reports and Summaries thread, please; it no longer appears in the turn thread.

	27-02-2003 00:44									#16
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thanks bigfree1

	27-02-2003 00:51									#17
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quote: Originally posted by DAVOUT vondrack, Could you show the score in the Turns Reports and Summaries thread, please; it no longer appears in the turn thread.

Our score or all scores? Our score is included in the summary table (lower right corner), together with our current rank (in score).

	27-02-2003 01:08									#18
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well the good thing is it looks like we made the right decision building on turn 1. We would have had to go too far for a decent city site.

	27-02-2003 01:33									#19
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quote: Originally posted by vondrack Our score or all scores? Our score is included in the summary table (lower right corner), together with our current rank (in score).

All scores - DAVOUT and OliverFA can work analytical wonders with them.

	27-02-2003 01:37									#20
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By the way, in the summaries, what does OCN mean?

	27-02-2003 02:00									#21
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quote: Originally posted by dejon All scores - DAVOUT and OliverFA can work analytical wonders with them.

Well, if only DAVOUT and OliverFA actually need them, I would prefer them having a look at the savegame - I hope they will be doing that anyway... Keep in mind, please, that every information you want me to post regularly makes preparing the summary info longer and eats more of my time.

I will try automating the procedure, hopefully arranging it so that I do not have to copy the scores manually... give me a couple of days, please, this has a low priority.

P.S.: OCN stands for the Optimum City Number.