Recent content by Nylan

Yeah I thought of y'all when I saw that. It also somehow got me down the rabbit hole of Sulla's AI Survivor series...

I've found it interesting, but since I can glimpse the depth I've not been willing to fully dive in and figure it out. Funny how that works, as it's much more my speed than the later Civ entries.

Gameplay-wise you can probably not justify more than a small handful, but historically any civ that used the double-headed Eagle or formed a strong polity in Roman territory post-Western Rome collapse is justifiable historically. Keep in mind the ensuing age is about "Discovery" and the player...

If I could rephrase it, I would suggest that the feeling you have is that Civ7 appears more "eurogame" to you and less "ameritrash" (not to be derogatory - I love such games) than previous entries. I don't know that I agree, but the distinction is described in those terms by board game...

Consider this another vote of support and encouragement. I have the same nostalgia for the game and actually I think it would be a good foundation for certain research I want to undertake on AI agents.

Greetings all. Looking to dip my toes back into something with a story or roleplay bent, or perhaps to launch another NyNES. I've missed this place.

As a techie with a background in safety and complexity, you've just given me a ton of nightmare fuel. Please, no Microsoft updates.

A Man For All Markets - E.O. Thorp This guy solved Blackjack, Roulette (w/ Claude Shannon), and the pre-1990s stock market. Cool stuff.

Ore Monogatari (My Love Story) - great romantic comedy that focuses on the relationship of the unusual couple, not so much the "Will they? Won't they?"

I hope you role-played the Hlur, and I'm curious to know how that turned out. Also needs more DAoH. Hi, how are you?

Constructive interference

Many of the weaker Wabahn, recognizing their inability to compete with their neighbors, depart into the trees with their families. This results in roving pods of 30-40 who travel for the express purpose of avoiding other sentient species. It is a peculiar event that drives these groups deeply...

So what were your favorite space NESes, and why?

The Ikzil continue to develop their methods for raiding, implementing pit traps and other sneaky methods to deceive and misguide those who watch for them. This requires greater communication and coordination between groups, through visual signals and spoken word. Newer cave art shows crude plans...

Life is harsh in the mountains, even for those adapted to their climate. In order to supplement what their home can offer, Ikzil have taken to raiding the Tyumru. The most successful have struck suddenly and retreated swiftly. Some of the particularly effective groups have become so bold as to...