I have had an idea for an extreme type game for a while now and I'd like some feedback on if its worth a try. In general terms, the idea is this: its an extremely small universe, with only a handful of players and some aliens. The idea is to survive for a set amount of time with only a set amount of resources with basically no chance to gain anymore. There's no cashing, no coling. Just survive and you win. Die and its over. If you'd rather discuss it privately, my icq is 109299439. Thanks.

I think I could make it for you,depending on what you sectors you need,and specs.But if everyone has same stuff I think I can edit it.Icq me we can go over it.

Sounds like a great solo game to me.

Well to rival Chess, let alone all the TIME it goes into PRESET resources, I'd suggest a game like this only more on the level of Stratego.

Have Mass resources at Game Start, only SSS ports, no way to make cash, 2 to 5 alien home worlds.
Object, to conquer the home worlds, get cash from CIT, and destroy your enemy. Play 2 teams.
Put time limit on game.

Secondary winnign objectives.
GRID maintained.
Home Worlds in possession.
KILLS and Poddings.


just a thought.

Res Judicata

Vader has a good idea, there, making a game like 100 sectors, deadends for the players, and on top of that just trying to survive. No colo on terra, basically a hard time just to get to dock. It would be a huge challenge. It would change the way everyone always plays. Its not about killing each other, its all about tryin to survive the orc run just like in Two Towers.

Would be interesting to see even the top players just trying to survive it out. With like 10 mil ore n a 10 mil figs. When there are like 1000 aliens in a 100 sector universe just pounding away at your door. Your planets a neigh immovable.

Thanks Mystic, that was kinda what I thought too. Just a different take on a TW game idea. I'm gonna work up a game, with the help of some good knowledgable TW types, and get a few going. Maybe we can get a few people trying it out and have some fun.

quote:Originally posted by MysticRain

Vader has a good idea, there, making a game like 100 sectors, deadends for the players, and on top of that just trying to survive. No colo on terra, basically a hard time just to get to dock. It would be a huge challenge. It would change the way everyone always plays. Its not about killing each other, its all about tryin to survive the orc run just like in Two Towers.

Would be interesting to see even the top players just trying to survive it out. With like 10 mil ore n a 10 mil figs. When there are like 1000 aliens in a 100 sector universe just pounding away at your door. Your planets a neigh immovable.

That's another interesting idea as well Res. Not quite what I'm proposing, but an interesting idea indeed.

quote:Originally posted by Res Judicata

Well to rival Chess, let alone all the TIME it goes into PRESET resources, I'd suggest a game like this only more on the level of Stratego.

Have Mass resources at Game Start, only SSS ports, no way to make cash, 2 to 5 alien home worlds.
Object, to conquer the home worlds, get cash from CIT, and destroy your enemy. Play 2 teams.
Put time limit on game.

Secondary winnign objectives.
GRID maintained.
Home Worlds in possession.
KILLS and Poddings.


just a thought.

Res Judicata

quote:Originally posted by MysticRain

Vader has a good idea, there, making a game like 100 sectors, deadends for the players, and on top of that just trying to survive. No colo on terra, basically a hard time just to get to dock. It would be a huge challenge. It would change the way everyone always plays. Its not about killing each other, its all about tryin to survive the orc run just like in Two Towers.

Would be interesting to see even the top players just trying to survive it out. With like 10 mil ore n a 10 mil figs. When there are like 1000 aliens in a 100 sector universe just pounding away at your door. Your planets a neigh immovable.

Some people may like a game like this, but I personally would rather not play something like it. If I wanted to play just against aliens, I would play locally.

Its just a thought, cuz its a new type of thing. Personal preference, not everyone is going to enjoy this game. Most hardcore of hardcore people wont like it, but little people like me (Small Potato) will enjoy something like this.

well Kemper, this is more about doing something different than the normal ole TW game. And its less about the aliens and more about using a set amount of resources and being a manager. We'll see if its a worthy idea.

quote:Originally posted by Harley Nuss (teamEIS)

quote:Originally posted by MysticRain

Vader has a good idea, there, making a game like 100 sectors, deadends for the players, and on top of that just trying to survive. No colo on terra, basically a hard time just to get to dock. It would be a huge challenge. It would change the way everyone always plays. Its not about killing each other, its all about tryin to survive the orc run just like in Two Towers.

Would be interesting to see even the top players just trying to survive it out. With like 10 mil ore n a 10 mil figs. When there are like 1000 aliens in a 100 sector universe just pounding away at your door. Your planets a neigh immovable.

Some people may like a game like this, but I personally would rather not play something like it. If I wanted to play just against aliens, I would play locally.

Here's an extention on the idea.

100 sectors
0 aliens
5 rogue planets all with the same defences but only one having money to make it profitable.
Given only enough resources to invade 1 rogue planet.
only alowed 1 life so you can only die once
everyone has exactly the same resourses
no dead ends
6 way warps every sector

Highly deadly indeed! I'm a new player\sysop,so surviving in a large universe is still a challenge for me,but i like that game idea.How about this?, make it as deadly as configurably possible...i mean CHOCKED full of death!,which can limit the players to certain space lanes until they have more resources to navigate more dangerous sectors.Make a feasible goal,,then title it,appropiately,The Gauntlet.;]
Now we'll see who the "skilled" players are.