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This page is created so we can more easily discuss this weekends Twilight Imperium game. Heck, we can probably keep it around so we can hopefully learn from it (gasp). Use the discussion page to discuss things relevant to TI itself, while the discussion portions in each section for something relevant only to one section. | This page is created so we can more easily discuss this weekends Twilight Imperium game. Heck, we can probably keep it around so we can hopefully learn from it (gasp). Use the discussion page to discuss things relevant to TI itself, while the discussion portions in each section for something relevant only to one section. | ||
| − | =Dreadnoughts= | + | =Current Game= |
| + | It is proposed that we play a game this Sunday, May 2. We can use this page to discuss options and make plans. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | Nobody wants to play a vanilla game for 9 hours. We have TI3 as well as Shattered Empire, and both will be utilized. What we need to determine is which variants and house rules we should use. This is where we discuss that. | ||
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| + | ===Dreadnoughts=== | ||
| + | We tried making them tougher last time, but I think we went too far. We should do one of the following: They roll two dice OR they apply their hits to non-fighter ships first. | ||
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| + | ===Setup=== | ||
| + | We can either have an independent person (like Rumi) assign us races beforehand, or we can use a system similar to this[http://www.ti3wiki.org/index.php?title=Shattered_Ascension] to decide. I like the idea of having a bid system to determine stuff. We can do that via email (or wiki) and be done before we start. Here is how it will work: | ||
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| + | 1. We randomly assign ourselves numbers from 1-x, where x is the number of players.<br> | ||
| + | 2. Each player, starting with 1, may then either choose an available race or pass and take 1 trade good, plus one trade good for each previously chosen race. This choice of race is public.<br> | ||
| + | 3. Once each player has either chosen a race or passed, each player has one opportunity to bid trade goods for starting position. Players are allowed to go into deficit, but must bid a positive integer or pass. Those who bid are allowed to choose their position on the board after seeing it, in order from highest to lowest. Tied players may negotiate or throw a die to determine order.<br> | ||
| + | 4. Starting with the player with the most trade goods, bidding on the speaker token begins. Players are allowed to go into deficit. Once you pass, you are out. Whoever wins this auction begins the game as the speaker.<br> | ||
| + | 5. Once all of this is done, if anyone has a trade good deficit, everyone adds a number of trade goods to their stock equal to the absolute value of the largest deficit. | ||
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| + | ===Distant Suns=== | ||
| + | This was fun, but it definitely adds time to the game. | ||
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| + | ===Leaders=== | ||
| + | We havent tried these yet. | ||
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| + | ===Other Ideas=== | ||
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| + | ==Food== | ||
| + | What should we have? Who wants to bring what snacks? | ||
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| + | =12-19= | ||
| + | What follows is the discussion from the game which occurred 12-19. | ||
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| + | ==Dreadnoughts== | ||
The discussion seems to be going in this direction, so here (unless there are objections) are the changes: Dreadnoughts roll 2 dice instead of 1 AND their first hit must be applied to a non-fighter if possible. | The discussion seems to be going in this direction, so here (unless there are objections) are the changes: Dreadnoughts roll 2 dice instead of 1 AND their first hit must be applied to a non-fighter if possible. | ||
| − | ==Discussion== | + | ===Discussion=== |
| − | =Distant Suns= | + | ==Distant Suns== |
We will be using Distant Suns. This means exploration and other cool stuff. We have never tried this before. | We will be using Distant Suns. This means exploration and other cool stuff. We have never tried this before. | ||
| − | ==Discussion== | + | ===Discussion=== |
| − | =Other Optional Rules= | + | ==Other Optional Rules== |
Do we want any other optional Rules like leaders etc? | Do we want any other optional Rules like leaders etc? | ||
* Dave: I vote no leaders. We have enough new variants with distant suns and modifying the Dreadnoughts. | * Dave: I vote no leaders. We have enough new variants with distant suns and modifying the Dreadnoughts. | ||
| − | ==Discussion== | + | ===Discussion=== |
| − | =Races= | + | ==Races== |
Some people want to choose races before we begin. Here is what I propose. Those of you who want to pick races, they are first come first served. Write your name next to them and somehow taunt Dieter and tell David he is retarded. Choices will not be honored if all steps are not followed. | Some people want to choose races before we begin. Here is what I propose. Those of you who want to pick races, they are first come first served. Write your name next to them and somehow taunt Dieter and tell David he is retarded. Choices will not be honored if all steps are not followed. | ||
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JASON: I dont really see a fair way to pick races beforehand, unless we do something crazy like let Amir, who has never played, pick everyones race. That could be fun. | JASON: I dont really see a fair way to pick races beforehand, unless we do something crazy like let Amir, who has never played, pick everyones race. That could be fun. | ||
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Dave: I have no problem with Rumi drawing the secret objectives and races in advance. | Dave: I have no problem with Rumi drawing the secret objectives and races in advance. | ||
| − | =Food= | + | ==Food== |
Dieter is a pussy-ass vegetarian so he is going to Gabes-Mom up our whole meal, but we live with it and instead smear him across the galaxy mercilessly. Here are the choices. Vote or get left in the dust. | Dieter is a pussy-ass vegetarian so he is going to Gabes-Mom up our whole meal, but we live with it and instead smear him across the galaxy mercilessly. Here are the choices. Vote or get left in the dust. | ||
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BJs: Pastas for a half pan are about 30, and salads for about 25. They also have Old fashioned pot roast dinner for 40 that says it serves 8-10 with mashed potato sides, veggies, and gravy. | BJs: Pastas for a half pan are about 30, and salads for about 25. They also have Old fashioned pot roast dinner for 40 that says it serves 8-10 with mashed potato sides, veggies, and gravy. | ||
| − | ==Discussion== | + | ===Discussion=== |
JASON: I think we are safest with pasta or gyros. We could get a full on real man pasta and a wussy vegetarian one so all our bases are covered, or with Gyros we can have falafel and hummus ones for the pacifists. Ben said I should eat less meat but Im probably better off dying next year around May. | JASON: I think we are safest with pasta or gyros. We could get a full on real man pasta and a wussy vegetarian one so all our bases are covered, or with Gyros we can have falafel and hummus ones for the pacifists. Ben said I should eat less meat but Im probably better off dying next year around May. | ||
Revision as of 01:30, 26 April 2010
This page is created so we can more easily discuss this weekends Twilight Imperium game. Heck, we can probably keep it around so we can hopefully learn from it (gasp). Use the discussion page to discuss things relevant to TI itself, while the discussion portions in each section for something relevant only to one section.
Contents
Current Game
It is proposed that we play a game this Sunday, May 2. We can use this page to discuss options and make plans.
Variants
Nobody wants to play a vanilla game for 9 hours. We have TI3 as well as Shattered Empire, and both will be utilized. What we need to determine is which variants and house rules we should use. This is where we discuss that.
Dreadnoughts
We tried making them tougher last time, but I think we went too far. We should do one of the following: They roll two dice OR they apply their hits to non-fighter ships first.
Setup
We can either have an independent person (like Rumi) assign us races beforehand, or we can use a system similar to this[1] to decide. I like the idea of having a bid system to determine stuff. We can do that via email (or wiki) and be done before we start. Here is how it will work:
1. We randomly assign ourselves numbers from 1-x, where x is the number of players.
2. Each player, starting with 1, may then either choose an available race or pass and take 1 trade good, plus one trade good for each previously chosen race. This choice of race is public.
3. Once each player has either chosen a race or passed, each player has one opportunity to bid trade goods for starting position. Players are allowed to go into deficit, but must bid a positive integer or pass. Those who bid are allowed to choose their position on the board after seeing it, in order from highest to lowest. Tied players may negotiate or throw a die to determine order.
4. Starting with the player with the most trade goods, bidding on the speaker token begins. Players are allowed to go into deficit. Once you pass, you are out. Whoever wins this auction begins the game as the speaker.
5. Once all of this is done, if anyone has a trade good deficit, everyone adds a number of trade goods to their stock equal to the absolute value of the largest deficit.
Distant Suns
This was fun, but it definitely adds time to the game.
Leaders
We havent tried these yet.
Other Ideas
Food
What should we have? Who wants to bring what snacks?
12-19
What follows is the discussion from the game which occurred 12-19.
Dreadnoughts
The discussion seems to be going in this direction, so here (unless there are objections) are the changes: Dreadnoughts roll 2 dice instead of 1 AND their first hit must be applied to a non-fighter if possible.
Discussion
Distant Suns
We will be using Distant Suns. This means exploration and other cool stuff. We have never tried this before.
Discussion
Other Optional Rules
Do we want any other optional Rules like leaders etc?
- Dave: I vote no leaders. We have enough new variants with distant suns and modifying the Dreadnoughts.
Discussion
Races
Some people want to choose races before we begin. Here is what I propose. Those of you who want to pick races, they are first come first served. Write your name next to them and somehow taunt Dieter and tell David he is retarded. Choices will not be honored if all steps are not followed.
When we get together to actually play the game, those who did not choose a race (and select randomly) will have first choice of where they want their home system to be located.
Discussion
JASON: I dont really see a fair way to pick races beforehand, unless we do something crazy like let Amir, who has never played, pick everyones race. That could be fun.
JASON: One more thing, the secret objectives are important to play styles, so I was thinking that unless anyone has an objection Rumi can randomly draw secret objectives for us and email them so we know them as well. Maybe she can randomly draw us races too?
Dave: I have no problem with Rumi drawing the secret objectives and races in advance.
Food
Dieter is a pussy-ass vegetarian so he is going to Gabes-Mom up our whole meal, but we live with it and instead smear him across the galaxy mercilessly. Here are the choices. Vote or get left in the dust.
Billy McHales BBQ: 1/4 chicken, baby back ribs, beans, carribean veggies, stuffed potatoes for about 7.89pp
Circo Mexican: Build your own taco with beef, chicken, black and re-fried beans, rice, sour cream, guac, salsa, chips 6.69pp
Fortune Chinese: Assorted appetizers, assorted sauteed vegetables, broccoli chicken, gen taos chicken, mongolian beef, shrimp lo mein, steamed rice 6.69pp
Gyro House Greek: Beef, lamb, chicken, hummus, rice, salad, pita, sauces: 7.50pp
Cha Cha Thai: Phad thai with chicken or tofu, red curry with beef, mixed vegetables in garlic, fresh rolls, rice 7.75pp
BJs: Pastas for a half pan are about 30, and salads for about 25. They also have Old fashioned pot roast dinner for 40 that says it serves 8-10 with mashed potato sides, veggies, and gravy.
Discussion
JASON: I think we are safest with pasta or gyros. We could get a full on real man pasta and a wussy vegetarian one so all our bases are covered, or with Gyros we can have falafel and hummus ones for the pacifists. Ben said I should eat less meat but Im probably better off dying next year around May.
- Dave: I can easily ask for falafel to be included in the Greek option. D20 rules!
- Corey: I vote for Greek as well. I think it has the best balance between Vegetarian and Meat options.
- Dave: I need a consensus by 4:45 Friday as I need to give the order to the restaurant by 5pm. Thanks
