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Glacier II

Wed, 27 August 2008 12:59

mlaub

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Registered: November 2003
Location: MN, USA

Glacier II Game rules

Game Play Rules:

- All starting ships must be deleted! (by deleting the design itself)
- All fuel transport hulls are banned (Meaning fuel transport for IS, and Super Fuel Transport for all races)
- The tech 0 fuel pod is banned.
- If you have IFE PRT, the Fuel Mizer is BANNED
- The best shields that can be used is the Energy 10 Shields. (AR SB's are the exception)
- No Missiles are allowed, torps are OK. (AR can use any tech Shields and missiles on SB's only)
- ALL players MUST be set to 'enemy'
- ALL players MUST have all ships battle orders set to 'attack everyone'
- No alliances, single player victory only!
- Only 1 race per player.
- NAP's, communication, and general gossip is legal.
- No tech trading allowed!
- You can try to co-operate with others in battles, but it will be tough, as your ships orders must be set to 'attack everyone'
- Chaff, Splitfleet Dodge, and �Repair after Gating� are allowed!
- Everything else on the standard Cheats list is disallowed List (Includes False Public Player scores)
- Penalties for breaking the rules will be harsh, so don't do it. If you aren't sure, ask the moderator.

Game settings are as follows:
� 12 - 16 players
� Small Universe, Packed, Then stretched to a Large (average 15-20 planet draw per player)
� Distant Player Positions
� Beginner: Maximum Minerals: Not Checked
� Slower Tech Advances: Checked
� Accelerated BBS: Checked
� No Random Events: Not Checked
� Computer Players form alliances: Not Checked
� Public Playing Scores: Not Checked
� Galaxy Clumping: Not Checked

Race designs - general restrictions.
- Population growth rate must be equal too, or less than, 8%.
- Weapons MUST be set to expensive.
- Construction MUST be set to expensive (AR can set Con to normal).
- IFE can be selected, but the Fuel Miser is BANNED
- BET Must be selected
- NAS must not be selected (AR can select NAS)

SPECIAL RACE RESTRICTIONS

HE      -  BANNED!

IT       -  Must check LSP.
PP       -  Must check LSP.
JOAT    -  Must check LSP. Must not check OBRM.
CA       -  Must check LSP. TT must not be checked, must check Mineral Alchemy
SD       -  No Detonating minefields until Y2470. (I�ll be very punitive for infractions)
SS       -  Ultrastealth Cloak is BANNED
AR       -  Can take normal Con
          -  Can take NAS
          -  Can use any shield on SB�s
          -  Can use missles on SB�s

Turn Generation
- Turn generates 5 days per week (M-F). Gen time will be 11pm CST
- No delays, except major holidays, IF requested. No, your cat�s birthday does not qualify!

Victory conditions:

Game Ends no later than Y2600, Winner determined as follows:
      - Annihilation of all other races. OR
      - 100% concensus of winner OR
      - Highest score at Y2600

Other Stuff:
- Create your race and password-protect it with a password you don't mind sharing with the moderator.
- A non-playing 3rd party moderator will verify race creation rules have been followed.
- 3rd party moderator will also check the game from time to time to ensure rules are being followed.
- If you change your password, you must inform the moderator.
- The game will be generated by moderator, checked for spacing, rule adherence, and sent to AH.
- Host is playing (me!).

Thanks!
-Matt

[Updated on: Mon, 01 September 2008 23:17]

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