Recent content by Black Cursor

Good job guys -- sorry I couldn't participate this time, but maybe next time. Onward to Imperium Two! TBC

Well shoot, I had thought that I could have a nice relaxing weekend (as opposed to last weekend) and get some MOO'ing in, but this was not to be -- more emergencies at work (gotta love Microsoft "security"). My facilities are fine, but of course I am a SME (subject matter expert) for all things...

Got it! TBC

Sorry to have to do this, but I'm going to have to ask to skip me this round. About an hour after I responded "Got it!" I got called into work to help with a problematic Microsoft Exchange 2000 migration -- seven hours and still counting. I probably won't be home until after 1 AM tonight. So the...

Yep. Got it, will play this afternoon. TBC

As far as Fertility goes, "Master of Orion, The Official Strategy Guide" has this to say, "Fertile environment planets are not only larger than normal to start with, they also increase the population growth rate of the planet by 50 percent." and, "Fertile planets receive an additional...

Which begs the question, of the several bribe options: 1) ~1000bc for improved relations 2) ~10bc/99mo for the same (but is it really?) 3) ~10-20bc/99mo to start a war Which is the better move? I know this choice is situation specific, but I'd like to see the thinking process. Be...

I was going to say if you can't fill the fifth slot then count me in -- but I plan to patch to 1.19 tomorrow and start a new huge/maso game. Ah decisions, decisions. The start DOES look good so far. :goodjob: I see now that Jaxom may claim the fifth spot, so that makes life simpler. I'll...

Proximity Infusing; Is Enough, Enough?; The Ides of November Retirement has its rewards or so it's said. These days TBC, once Grymlaird of the Realms took solace in the simple pleasures of life: quiet walks on the beaches littered with the bones of his enemies; quality time with once...

I apologize for the miscommunication; I thought that I'd made my intentions clear to pass my turn to Aviator for the finish and that he was available and willing. So in case anyone doubted, Detailed report to follow later, as I must dash... Be seeing you... ---> TBC (Too Busy...

OK. And here's a little inspiration as we wrap this one up... (From "Bomb Scare", by Vernor Vinge) ...from the liturgy of Dominance, "Ours is all that is and we rule all those who be, For we are the Dorvik, the sons of the Sands. And to those who deny our rule we...

Oh, I'm up now? Aaberg is away and not able to take his turn? Tell you what, since I'm not going to be able to get to this game until tomorrow, and since Aviator continues to be quite eager, why don't I hand it off to him and let him finish the game. Thoughts? TBC

Well... They had nothing I wanted, only Corvette Technology which was simple enough to research ourselves if we felt the need. Combined with our recent house rule of "no more trades for cash" would mean selling Battleship Technology to the Goodies for beaucoup influence points. This didn't seem...

[...continuing] July The Freighter departs Unukalhai destined for Drengin Dester. A Mining Headquarters (Military +6%) is added to our Starbase. -- We have reached the Medium Espionage milestone with all the AI. August Intelligence reports now show that the Goodies are working on the...

The Realms in Training; Wagons and Boats; Goodies Join Capital Crew Another cycle passes, another puissant Grymlaird TBC ascends the Obsidian Throne, and there is much rejoicing :nya: . Witness the following little domestic scene... Majordomo: Sire, the 50 gallons of "Enemy Blood" for your...