Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

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1752 days, 13 hours, 11 minutes ago

mule

Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race specialization.

NU encourages players to specialize in fewer races or even just one race in the way points are awarded. WHY?

On all the many host sites I played at over the years it was generally understood that although we might have favorite races, a well rounded player should know as much about as many races as possible. Beyond that, I think it helps keep the game fresh and interesting for the players.

But here? Not so much. Again, I ask why? If anything, I believe playing multiple races should give one a bonus rather than a disadvantage. Sum all your race points together and give a plus factor for each additional race you play to some level - Lt. maybe?

From the site's POV, if players were more flexible games should fill faster. Players would not be looking for a game with only a specific race opening.

1752 days, 12 hours, 55 minutes ago

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

Leaderboard --> Mercenaries

1752 days, 12 hours, 38 minutes ago

sancho

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

As a side point, the current way ranks are earned results in quite experienced (in a subset of races) players entering midshipmen games where most players are beginners. This is no fault of the player - it's the way the system works, but it results in very skill-skewed beginners games - one beginners (<= Leutenant) game I am currently playing in has someone who is mentoring in another game (with good reputation there), and has several command level officers on his account!

Note - this is NOT an attack on any particular players, just a comment on the system.

1752 days, 12 hours, 25 minutes ago

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

It only matters in campaign games for advantages and higher level commander games.

But Mule you say you don't care about campaign games so you can't mean that?

Has someone hacked Mules account????

1752 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes ago

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

I also do not think the debris fields and clusters Etc. add anything to the game so I am not interested in campaign games either.
On the topic of playing various races I have to agree with /\/\ule. I find myself not bothering with races I like to play less as there is no advantage in doing so.

1752 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes ago

mule

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@martinr: LOL... no... LMAO... :)

You forget Rank also provides status. Bragging Rights! What else? Ingress into Championship games perhaps?

MJS... As usual when looking for info here, I can't find it. What does the Merc do again? I seem to remember it was only about replacements or something. Do Mercs get EXTRA achievement points applied and higher rank as I suggested?

1752 days, 11 hours, 54 minutes ago

mule

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

MJS: OK - I found it.

I think it's backwards. You are only a Lt. Merc, in spite of you various other ranks.

Lieutenant (4.33)

The Evil Empire - Supreme Commander
The Cyborg - Captain
The Fascists - Captain
The Feds - Commander
The Robots - Commander
The Colonies - Lieutenant Commander
The Crystal People - Lieutenant
The Bird Men - Ensign

1752 days, 11 hours, 50 minutes ago

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

I stopped caring about rank when I realized how poorly it correlates with playing ability. Separating rank into 11 racial ranks is far from its biggest flaw.

1752 days, 11 hours, 18 minutes ago

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I think you can only brag if you win a champions game, senior games or are a regular winner at DH or PLS etc.

Having a high rank does not mean anything especially if you area a Priv or a Crystal.

1752 days, 11 hours, 6 minutes ago

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@Martinr,

> Having a high rank does not mean anything especially if you area a Priv or a Crystal.

That depends on how you choose to play the game.

1752 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes ago

emork the lizard king

RE: Here's a discussion I think is long overdue... Race...

My experience is that when I play one race I also get better in all the races I have to fight.
Seeing the strenghts and weaknesses of a race from an opponent's perspective is very instructive.

1752 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes ago

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Yeah, what Emork said