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Dec 16, 2011 4:14:22 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 16, 2011 4:14:22 GMT -5
It's a fairly fun build a space empire game. Free to play and browser based so anyone can play it. I just started again after a long hiatus, from scratch. So if anyone is looking for a game to pass the time, I'd be happy to start an alliance. I'm in universe 7 and my user id is HKAdamus.
Ogame.us
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Dec 16, 2011 16:18:50 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] FractalDoom on Dec 16, 2011 16:18:50 GMT -5
I'm too afraid to check the link. Browser games ate a lot of my life at one point. UD and Die2Nite are the only two I still dare to play.
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Dec 16, 2011 18:56:45 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 16, 2011 18:56:45 GMT -5
Use CDF or another alliance name?
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Dec 16, 2011 19:53:12 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 16, 2011 19:53:12 GMT -5
Most likely, probably something like "Colonial Defense Force",
And I had a similar issue once as well Fractal, this one makes you wait so it doesn't take up much time but I understand your trepidation.
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Dec 16, 2011 21:10:09 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 16, 2011 21:10:09 GMT -5
Cosmic Defense Force?
And is there a bible of best development/play practices somewhere? (Currently pumping out Mines and Solar Collectors for energy to run the mines.)
Okay, started the alliance as DylanMakTyme.
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Dec 16, 2011 22:29:54 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Cpt. Christopher on Dec 16, 2011 22:29:54 GMT -5
I'll probably join shortly, tell me if it's any good Dash since your new to the game.
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Dec 17, 2011 5:54:16 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 17, 2011 5:54:16 GMT -5
I can't remember seeing one but it sounds like you doing the right thing, its a long term game, still very every in the universe.
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Dec 17, 2011 21:39:59 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 17, 2011 21:39:59 GMT -5
I've played a game along these lines before. Didn't last long. Noob protection didn't bridge until you could protect resources, and attacks gave me no clue as to the attacking user, so when I was getting raided too intensely to advance I zeroed the account.
It is Travian-like, except I see no in game support for allying factions. Also, the "dark matter" bonuses are silly expensive. Politics in Travian were outlandishly time-sucking, so it may be the case here as well.
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Dec 18, 2011 17:42:09 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 18, 2011 17:42:09 GMT -5
It's somewhat the case here but you get informed when fleets are headed your direction, where they're coming from and whether or not they're going to attack when they get there. And since this is a.new universe, there aren't that many high-level players although I am in the same star system as the #1 overall.
Oh, and the dark matter stuff is new at least since the last time I played in 2006.
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Dec 19, 2011 1:18:11 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 19, 2011 1:18:11 GMT -5
The policy advice I am finding is a lot like Travian, especially the "keep your fleet in transit while you are off-line" thing.
Sounds like you'll want to go for a second colony early to improve your chances.
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Dec 19, 2011 2:34:13 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 19, 2011 2:34:13 GMT -5
Yeah, they call it getting "fleet crashed" and it is infuriating.
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Dec 19, 2011 12:54:36 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 19, 2011 12:54:36 GMT -5
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Dec 19, 2011 17:16:39 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 19, 2011 17:16:39 GMT -5
Okay, I have been over most of the important factors. Unlike Travian, the game is playable because ground facilities cannot be destroyed or conquered (although moons can be destroyed, but that's not a problem). That means that a player can get pounded but not eliminated or forced off a planet. No matter how accomplished the opposition, there is always a chance to fight back into a commanding position.
A thumbs up for folks who like resource management games of dominance.
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Dec 19, 2011 17:18:26 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 19, 2011 17:18:26 GMT -5
Find a system with two open 200+ field planets and both colonize there?
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Dec 20, 2011 14:33:36 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 20, 2011 14:33:36 GMT -5
Sure, we might be lucky and find an open system that we can split
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Dec 28, 2011 19:49:03 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 28, 2011 19:49:03 GMT -5
What is our target system and planets for colonization again? Messages appear to last less than a day in Ogame.
Barring interference, I'll be ready to start Level 3 Impulse by noon tomorrow. Then Astrogation and colony ship.
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Dec 28, 2011 22:33:10 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Dec 28, 2011 22:33:10 GMT -5
System 265 is the nearest empty system, I figure that'd let us take our pick of whatever planets. Maybe I'll take 5&7 and you can take 6&8, that's the best mix until we get our astro tech up high enough.
I should.be in system by this time tomorrow unless you have any objections.
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Dec 28, 2011 22:45:05 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Dec 28, 2011 22:45:05 GMT -5
Go for it.
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Jan 1, 2012 16:52:56 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Jan 1, 2012 16:52:56 GMT -5
Founded a colony on the fifth planet, warm, breezy and slightly larger than my homeworld. How.long until you're in the area? If you need a little extra metal or crystal, I should be able to send a bit. Have you built a fleet yet? My first cruiser just rolled off the line.
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Jan 2, 2012 0:09:11 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Jan 2, 2012 0:09:11 GMT -5
I am on the 6th planet with a deuterium surplus at the moment. Will trade up to 2000 deuterium at a 2:3 ratio for crystal.
I have a dozen light fighters and seven small cargo ships at the moment. And I've dumped my metal surplus to create 32 missile launchers and a heavy laser on my home world. They have crushed everything that's shown up so far.
JDubb09, Smithenator, ATM13, fellmeier, and Aestoup69 have all failed the avoid drawing attention test, but just with probes.
Also have a nice local farm in my home system that I've been working for extra metal and crystal.
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Jan 2, 2012 23:41:32 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Jan 2, 2012 23:41:32 GMT -5
Sounds good, where do you want me to send the crystal?
Did they probe you first?
Ive got 15 LF, 5 HF, a cruiser, 11 SC and one LC. And almost all of them from bonus's or exploration
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Jan 3, 2012 5:50:18 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Jan 3, 2012 5:50:18 GMT -5
Actually now I need the deuterium to get to Level 4 Impulse.
All they've done is probe. fellmeier wasted 4 and then 5 probes trying to scan me, but the other guys succeeded.
I'm looking at Cruiser now, just need one level of Impulse Drive Tech and I'm good to go.
Exploration?
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Jan 3, 2012 6:52:35 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Adamus on Jan 3, 2012 6:52:35 GMT -5
They've been doing the same to me, their leader messaged me after I scanned Aestoup's homeworld (he did it first), just leaving them be until they send a fleet.
And yes, I've been sending my fleet on expeditions, been worthwhile everytime, I even have some dark matter because of it.
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Jan 3, 2012 7:12:30 GMT -5
Post by [CDF] Dash Dodger on Jan 3, 2012 7:12:30 GMT -5
Just sent my first expedition. Charge!!!
Same stuff, different day.
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