First off, I couldn't have done this without the inspiration of the Metaverse League and Wyndstar in particular. Kudos to the master!Now to the matter at hand.I finally did it. A year zero win! Granted, it was only against 1 AI and on challenging (my current level) but I'm certain that 'tough' wouldn't have been much harder. On the other hand, it was my first attempt at an 'all-labs' and 'lease instead of buy' approach, so I consider myself proud that I could do it at all.Here is the link to the character, as a proof: http://metaverse.galciv2.com/index.aspx?g=player&id=14517For all of you, who like me thought that year zero wins are nigh impossible: Try it! Read the posts about it! It is difficult, requires constant micromanagement, but I found it incredibly rewarding to see that victory screen after 25 - 30 turns. Not the way I'd like to play constantly, but as a change of pace, it's a incredible challenge.And of course, once you've accomplished your first 'Year Zero', post here and rejoice!As an edit, I now include the current top score.Attention new players! Do not be frightened by these scores! Playing a ZYW is actually really easy, and getting a score close to 30000 points takes just a few tries. These games are usually finished in less than 20 minutes, so have at it. Try the tiny ZYWs first, I find them easier and you might get the unique chance to beat players like neilo or Wyndstar.Current ZYW record holders:'expert' ZYW - Gigantic
1) 198450 points - MottiKhan
2) 119000 points - Kzinti Patriarch
3) 109500 points - neilo 'classic' ZYW - Tiny
1) 56700points - MottiKhan
2) 40600 points - Kzinti Patriarch / Magnumaniac3) 38850 points - Wyndstar
Thanks, KP and Neilo!
I had a thought and decided to re-write the step by step recipe in our private forums while doing a game. The result was this...
I only played it through once while I was writing down the steps I took. A new second place mark, but I think I'll try replaying this one to see if there was anything left on the table. To be honest, I think I squeezed every bit of life out of this one. But who knows?
Keep trying Motti... I played this one half a dozen times.
I think we're probably approaching the maximum possible score, barring a game where you get around four 1000bc anomalies in conjunction with a great planetary setup.
Sentient species taste better...
Some really nice games guys
Sorry about the name change in my metaverse characters but in light of the forthcoming release i felt some nostalgia creeping into my old bones
Nice game, KP!
I tried mine again and couldn't get any more from it. I figured as much though.
I agree that we're bumping up against the top end of the scores. The anomalies are the biggest factor anymore.
Ghostbusters, The Watcher? I haven't been keeping up with what's going on there. It might be interesting to see a new one. Personally, I'll probably just wait until Netflix has it and put it in my queue though. They just got HellboyII and Get Smart. Both are at the top of my queue, but it might be a few weeks before they send them.
Motti > http://www.ghostbustersgame.com/
New game for 2008 with voice overs from original actors!
Hence the nostalgic move to rename my little empire
Ah, a game then.
I hope this doesn't mean you'll be abandoning the Tyranny. We're leaving the light on for you there in our private forums.
Nah I will still be contributing one of my characters to your empire as promised However my main two characters will be promoting The Ghostbusters empire
A new high score!
Stop it, KP, you're tempting me to try my hand at it.
Don't fight temptation. Give in to it!
But, but!
I'm still trying to get military rating tied down-I would have had it done already but it continually perplexes and annoys me, so other things distract me-and then there's my 100% popular vote campaign in TPM08...and I was doing up an Excel chart to show Jonnan why my colonization strategy is superior to his...I've just got too many things on my plate to give in now.
Whats 20 minutes of your time going to hurt? ~cackles~
brb, saving the world.
Great game, KP!
I'd like to try to respond with one, but it might be a while before I get back and have time for a game. I'll give it a try though. I'll be leaving town in an hour or so.
For some of us old foggies, it's more like an hour or so. Gotta roll up the wheelchair, squint, find the icon, find that mouse thingy... then stare blankly at the screen for 45 minutes trying to remember what we were doing.
Bah, the world isn't in trouble...it hasn't been since it was conceived. The world's environment matching what we want it to be, or the co-existing with our own species or others however is in peril. See environmentalists aren't out to save the world...they are out to save the human race.
A new record. For now, anyway.
I played this one out 4 times. Whew!
Congrats Motti! Looks like I have some work to do!
indeed. also kudos on the character. i don't think i've ever seen that photo of Buzz Alpaca
Sup fellas. Good to be back.My new baby boy (November 8th) has kept me from conquering stuff. How is all? Still breaking records I see.
Tied for first now!
I tried playing it 4 times in hopes of breaking the record, but couldnt quite do it.
Well done, KP!
Congrats on the new bub LG!!!! Good thing you didn;t like sleep anyway.......LOL
Back from my vacation...
We now have a tie for first place, that means quite unexpectedly that Neilo temporarily holds third place!
A tie no longer!
I started with 3 precursor libraries on my homeworld, and had one 250bc anomaly. With better anomalies I'm sure I could have broken 115k.
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