The link is here. I'm currently considering joining. I've started a free game, and if I like what I see in that I'll join the Liquid one.

http://np.ironhelmet.com/detail?game=37113041

EDIT: I love it. It's very intuitive and easy to learn, and yet within the first hour of gameplay I came up with a strategy to get a jump on my nearby opponents. I've signed up for the Liquid game, which I assume will be a world apart

Or a galaxy.

Second edit: I've also arranged a tech trade with my most distant neighbour, since I'm literally as far south as possible and he as far north. I think I'm in good shape. I like this game.

Bubulucu

Romania5 Posts

June 18 2012 17:30 GMT

#85

I've joined game 3 as well. I'm rather new to this game but I'll try my best!

Salivanth

Australia1071 Posts

June 18 2012 17:35 GMT

#86

I'm new too, don't worry. I'm sure a couple of us are, and many of those that aren't will only have a few weeks experience under their belt, which is like, one full game. More if you play several at once though. From what I've gathered, the game itself is very simple and easy to understand, so it's not like you'll be too outmatched in terms of builds. The diplomacy and overall strategy is the meat of the game: In a way, it feels like Neptune's Pride is almost a backdrop to gamify the strategic and diplomatic elements which is what it's about. And you don't need to be experienced at this particular game to do well at those

Selkie

United States530 Posts

June 18 2012 20:04 GMT

#87

It's so simple, in theory... anyone in game 1 can tell you that it's become a mess. There are almost 30 fleets within "my" star system, or immediately near it. I can't keep track of everything at once, I'm forced to say "this is sector 1, this is sector 2, etc", then manage each sector on its own, while keeping the flow of reinforcements to each section... while playing diplomancy games with 4 other people.

phyre112

United States3090 Posts

June 19 2012 06:46 GMT

#88

So I'm "eliminated" in game 2, having no stars remaining. How do I get out of it so I can join game 3?

CrazyF1r3f0x

United States2120 Posts

June 19 2012 07:13 GMT

#89

You can't you have to wait for someone to win the game for it to be considered "completed"

Salivanth

Australia1071 Posts

June 19 2012 08:40 GMT

#90

Wow, that kind of sucks :/ Especially considering how long a game could last. I'm definitely keeping my last slot open. (Mind you, two games is plenty for me. I tend to get kind of obsessed by these games.)

Also, in case some people in the game don't know: Game 3's started. (Yeah, I'm hurting myself here, but I'd rather a more epic game with more participants than maximising my chance of winning)

DnameIN

Poland146 Posts

June 19 2012 10:14 GMT

#91

I've just signed for new game there! Anyone can tell me how simillar it is to ol' Stars! ? I was looking for this kind of multi player turn based game for ages (I even tried to make website featuring a way to automatize Stars! multiplayer, but it seems noone is playing it anymore).

And, if someone will make new game, count me in;)

Intact

Sweden634 Posts

June 19 2012 11:38 GMT

#92

Singed for game 3 as Intact. First game be gentle haha

Intact

Sweden634 Posts

June 19 2012 21:23 GMT

#93

Playing my first game and I already love it haha, the intrigue is building fast.

Salivanth

Australia1071 Posts

June 20 2012 16:24 GMT

#94

Playing this game further, I really do appreciate it's genius. The game is literally just complicated enough to provide you with meaningful decisions on where to allocate your resources, and provide you with a forum with which to add diplomacy. Naturally, these two work well together, since one affects the other. This is also AWESOME for beginners. If we were playing, say, Master of Orion or Civilisation, I'd fall behind really quickly just from sucking at the game. In Neptune's Pride, I can make reasonable decisions: As a Starcraft player, I already know 75% of what I need to know in terms of strategy, leaving me free to compete in the diplomatic portions of the game.

EDIT: That being said, I've already figured out ways to improve my strategy next game, so it's not like it's a no-brainer. Experienced players will have an advantage. It's just: No Bronze, no matter how skilled diplomatically, can win an FFA with a bunch of Platinums. In Neptune's Pride, he can. It's just harder.

Salivanth

Australia1071 Posts

June 22 2012 16:10 GMT

#95

It's official. After 2-3 days of playing the Liquid game, I can no longer bear the slow pace of the other game. I love the Liquid game though! And I'm not just saying that because I'm winning. I just can't stand the "Oh hey, now almost nothing happens for like, two days" situation I'm in in the free game. I plotted, executed, and won a full-scale WAR in two Liquid-game days, dammit! This is a great pace, though the game does encourage me to stay up too late. "But if I wait 45 more minutes, I can resend this fleet over there!"

CrazyF1r3f0x

United States2120 Posts

June 22 2012 18:11 GMT

#96

I enjoy the slower paced ones, just because I can lackadaisically check back in twice a day; no pressure or anything.

Salivanth

Australia1071 Posts

June 22 2012 20:17 GMT

#97

Different strokes for different folks I guess. I can understand why people with less free time, or less time they want to devote, would enjoy a pace where checking in twice a day is plenty. Me, I have a lot more time to devote to the game, so I prefer a faster pace.

killa_robot

Canada1884 Posts

June 23 2012 05:42 GMT

#98

On June 19 2012 05:04 Selkie wrote:
It's so simple, in theory... anyone in game 1 can tell you that it's become a mess. There are almost 30 fleets within "my" star system, or immediately near it. I can't keep track of everything at once, I'm forced to say "this is sector 1, this is sector 2, etc", then manage each sector on its own, while keeping the flow of reinforcements to each section... while playing diplomancy games with 4 other people.

You never really did all the updates you said you would. Do you have your write up ready for when the game ends?

Selkie

United States530 Posts

June 23 2012 17:50 GMT

#99

I have most of it. At this point I'm waiting to see who wins

killa_robot

Canada1884 Posts

June 23 2012 18:54 GMT

#100

On June 24 2012 02:50 Selkie wrote:
I have most of it. At this point I'm waiting to see who wins

I'm winning in the next 10 minutes, so feel free to post it lol.

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