Gelion
Retired Captain
Does anyone know when the next update is?
stDarNES1: Stars!
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Oooh, this game is really neat. It'll take some time for me to understand and I'll have to jettison another game to make time but it'll be worth it.
Any newbie nation for me to take Darw? If not so, then may I have a new one if at all possible?
Thanks anyways,
*sigh* science fiction...
Any newbie nation for me to take Darw? If not so, then may I have a new one if at all possible?
Thanks anyways,
*sigh* science fiction...
@Camille: We'll see how things go in this upcoming update. I have 10 players currently... updates take the better part of a day to correlate all the data (both visible and invisible). However, the drop-out rate is currently at 20%, so we'll see who makes it through the next update! 
If I find this next update doesn't take me any longer than the others, then you can take one of the (currently) Independent Factions, or create your own.
....gee, something's telling me I should've created a larger map.
Well, that can be sorted out for stDarNES2!
If I find this next update doesn't take me any longer than the others, then you can take one of the (currently) Independent Factions, or create your own.
....gee, something's telling me I should've created a larger map.
Well, that can be sorted out for stDarNES2!
Erik Mesoy
Core Tester / Intern
No! For all our sakes, not a larger map! The timescales would get ridiculous!
How much of the update are you doing by hand, btw? It seems like you could reduce the time substantially if you could correlate the data with a better interface.
Now me, I've been taking Java courses at the university for half a year, starting my second semester now, so I could probably whip up something that takes care of data for you. You give it a name, it spews out data. In theory, it would work something like this:
>javac stdarnes.java (the c is for compile)
>java stdarnes (this is the execution)
>Oncol
Owner: Astral Sojourners
Homeworld
Population 3380000
Fleets:
7 transports
18 fighters
2 carriers
> (your input here)
(lots of data here)
The main problem would be the data structure.
So, what are you using at the moment?
How much of the update are you doing by hand, btw? It seems like you could reduce the time substantially if you could correlate the data with a better interface.
Now me, I've been taking Java courses at the university for half a year, starting my second semester now, so I could probably whip up something that takes care of data for you. You give it a name, it spews out data. In theory, it would work something like this:
>javac stdarnes.java (the c is for compile)
>java stdarnes (this is the execution)
>Oncol
Owner: Astral Sojourners
Homeworld
Population 3380000
Fleets:
7 transports
18 fighters
2 carriers
> (your input here)
(lots of data here)
The main problem would be the data structure.
So, what are you using at the moment?
Spreadsheets, text files, and MSPaint.
I'm actually working on converting everything over to the spreadsheets, because in reality the toughest thing is right now I'm flipping back and forth between multiple text files, which can get confusing.
Now that I know what to expect from modding, I'll be more prepared for my next NES.
Bottom line is, whatever I end up using has to convert nicely to forum posts. I hate when I copy and paste into a forum post, and I have to spend time making everything properly formatted. Hence the majority use of text files.
I'm actually working on converting everything over to the spreadsheets, because in reality the toughest thing is right now I'm flipping back and forth between multiple text files, which can get confusing.
Now that I know what to expect from modding, I'll be more prepared for my next NES.
Bottom line is, whatever I end up using has to convert nicely to forum posts. I hate when I copy and paste into a forum post, and I have to spend time making everything properly formatted. Hence the majority use of text files.
Kamilian
Deity
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sorry i'm so late. i'll send orders tonight and post story tomorrow
and please don't close the NES just because people seem not to give orders. it's just the beginning - people are getting into their groove. i think this NES is interesting and has a lot of potential, so keep it going. don't be discouraged by the growing pains - remember that what don't kill you will make you stronger
and please don't close the NES just because people seem not to give orders. it's just the beginning - people are getting into their groove. i think this NES is interesting and has a lot of potential, so keep it going. don't be discouraged by the growing pains - remember that what don't kill you will make you stronger
TerrisH
Mischief?
Center Point Station, Trinity System.
Emperor Misato looksd over her two fellow Emperors. "These Kalekka's disturb us they are compleatly hostile. they won't allow trade, nor even exploration of their system's beyond theirs.."
Empreor Shinji Nodded. "very true. this gose ageinst the very principle of The Trinity. They can not be allowed to continue down this path."
Emperor Michial "so we are in agreement. Misato, since you represent our millitary branch, have you decided on a course of Action yet?"
Emperor Misato Smiled an Evil Smile. "I have. Useing some to the weapons Systems recoved from Quostellis Definsive net, the SJAC project has been advanced. the prototype should be constructed by the end of the year, and it should be finished testing by the end of the next year and ready for full scale production. meawhile, we shall produce some Cruiseirs here in Trinity to escorts our already produce Carriers to Quostellis, where we shall load up the SJACs, and suppress their spaceforces. we will then open negotiation's for their Planets Isolation."
"agreed."
"agreed.. Onto the Nolat System. these Blood flys could be a problem."
"very true. onve the transports return, we will dispatch soem troops to Nolat to refenforce the defenses. hopefully, they will hold."
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Pr'ator System
"what is the Status of the Other Scoutship?"
"Still In lower Solar Orbit. they do seem to be done with their servey also. we do not know which warp point they are planing to transit from yet."
"no need to wait them. all hands, prepare for Long jump."
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Emperor Misato looksd over her two fellow Emperors. "These Kalekka's disturb us they are compleatly hostile. they won't allow trade, nor even exploration of their system's beyond theirs.."
Empreor Shinji Nodded. "very true. this gose ageinst the very principle of The Trinity. They can not be allowed to continue down this path."
Emperor Michial "so we are in agreement. Misato, since you represent our millitary branch, have you decided on a course of Action yet?"
Emperor Misato Smiled an Evil Smile. "I have. Useing some to the weapons Systems recoved from Quostellis Definsive net, the SJAC project has been advanced. the prototype should be constructed by the end of the year, and it should be finished testing by the end of the next year and ready for full scale production. meawhile, we shall produce some Cruiseirs here in Trinity to escorts our already produce Carriers to Quostellis, where we shall load up the SJACs, and suppress their spaceforces. we will then open negotiation's for their Planets Isolation."
"agreed."
"agreed.. Onto the Nolat System. these Blood flys could be a problem."
"very true. onve the transports return, we will dispatch soem troops to Nolat to refenforce the defenses. hopefully, they will hold."
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Pr'ator System
"what is the Status of the Other Scoutship?"
"Still In lower Solar Orbit. they do seem to be done with their servey also. we do not know which warp point they are planing to transit from yet."
"no need to wait them. all hands, prepare for Long jump."
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Kam - don't you worry. I'm not planning on closing this NES. With the number of people involved, there's no worry, even if a couple more people drop out. I hope to see this through to its end.
To all... just a small nitpick, and you can ignore me if you want. Could a spellchecker be used on your stories, possibly? Sometimes simple spelling errors make it hard to tell what is going on.
Don't forget, orders and stories are due by 0900 EST tomorrow (Friday the 20th).
To all... just a small nitpick, and you can ignore me if you want. Could a spellchecker be used on your stories, possibly? Sometimes simple spelling errors make it hard to tell what is going on.
Don't forget, orders and stories are due by 0900 EST tomorrow (Friday the 20th).
Gelion
Retired Captain
Darwin I am still here, but with everything going on I'll leave stories and orders for this evening..... (sort of the same as Kam said). By the way do I have communications with him?!
Kal'thzar - your orders look good. Yours too, Lord Iggy.
Gelion - as long as your orders are in before 0900 tomorrow morning, that's fine. As for contact, right now you don't have contact with anyone.
Also, as I've said, I will be putting a complete list of contacts with your Faction stats on this update, so you know who you can treat with.
EDIT: I currently have orders for the following factions:
Trinity, ZIB, Astral Sojourners, Miria, Haven
Gelion - as long as your orders are in before 0900 tomorrow morning, that's fine. As for contact, right now you don't have contact with anyone.
Also, as I've said, I will be putting a complete list of contacts with your Faction stats on this update, so you know who you can treat with.
EDIT: I currently have orders for the following factions:
Trinity, ZIB, Astral Sojourners, Miria, Haven
Disenfrancised
Beep Beep
What time zone are you Darwin? I will have orders done by 6 GMT tomorrow...
Disenfrancised
Beep Beep
Good good, I was worrying my orders would delay updating 
Just so everyone knows, there will be a few changes to the rules on this update.
I have received a lot of feedback and advice (especially from experienced modders), and I'm hoping to streamline the NES to make it easier to understand, and simpler to utilize. And hopefully more fun.
See everyone in a few.
I have received a lot of feedback and advice (especially from experienced modders), and I'm hoping to streamline the NES to make it easier to understand, and simpler to utilize. And hopefully more fun.
See everyone in a few.
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