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    • RE: Powergrid, Container, GP and Site updates!

      @coyotte508 said in Powergrid, Container, GP and Site updates!:

      There are plenty of things on the roadmap, though which comes first is hard to say:

      Thanks for this great platform. Some of the changes to come seem really good!

      posted in Announcements
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      GROUPS

      for transparency:

      We have 5 players from the first season of this tournament. Including the 4 more experienced. Including 3 champions - putting them in one group would be unfair. Therefore, I decided that everyone would be in a separate groups. As familiar with the tournament system - they will be able to help you explain how to start the second round, etc.

      Small rule of our tournament - the last player can decide:

      Gaianator was the last to join, I don't know him, we never played together, probably. So I am asking him to complete the line-up of all groups. So Gaianator - please, can you divide players into groups below? (if you do not do it - tomorrow I will ask the next person: Mecenas). Please put each player into the groups. How will you do this? It's your decision/lottery.

      List of groups and players below:

      Players

      Gaianator, Mecenas, effaraitsch, rescod, Molfo, carioca, Snitz, DukeR, El Temblo, sharath, Markus, vizkris

      1. EuroAsia-CUP-group-A

      • ?
      • ?
      • ?
      • bardopondo

      2. EuroAsia-CUP-group-B

      • ?
      • ?
      • ?
      • lucasrrr

      3. EuroAsia-CUP-group-C

      • ?
      • ?
      • ?
      • Babbuc49

      4. EuroAsia-CUP-group-D

      • ?
      • ?
      • ?
      • ariallito

      What next ? I will send a link to the games (using private messages here, using Discord, and by e-mail). After the first game - one of the players in the group will put a new link to the second game (using game-chat).

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      Sorry, I forgot about the last rule of the Tournament:

      Take it easy, it's just a game, nothing else! :)

      ::
      ps.
      Am I right? Of course, yes!

      But ok, hmmm, let's see...

      Life vs GaiaProject.jpg

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: We definitely need shorter game times!

      If it possible I suggest update timers, or create a new option - 'challenge: express game'

      with possible settings:

      • Time per player per all game: 60 or 90 minutes

      • Additional time per move: 0 (zero) minutes

      • Game loss: after (5 or 15 or 20) minutes of inactivity

      But - to be honest - how many players will be using these special timers? There is a risk that not many, and there will be a lot of abandoned games.

      posted in Comments & Feedback
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      As the platform only offers a random order of players - we need auctions to manage the correct order of players.

      How does it work?
      EXAMPLE:

      In the first group, they met and chose the factions they would like to play:

      1. GAME 1
        Tom - player 1 - Gleens (bid 0)
        Daniel - player 2 - Firaks (bid 0)
        Slawek - player 3 - Lantids (bid 0)
        Robert - player 4 - Ivits (bid 0)

      from now on, each of the four games have the same faction order!
      P 1 - Gleens   
      P 2 - Firaks 
      P 3 - Lantids 
      P 4 - Ivits   
       
      They finished the first game after a few days with the results:
      Tom 100 vp, Daniel 120, Slawek 140, Robert 160 vp

      Next one of them has to start a new game using the same settings (timer, unlisted, etc...) entering the same seed (!!!), send it to the other three players (we need to exchange e-mails! or communications here using private messages). All four should join to the second match (of the four games)

      random players order, for example:
      2. GAME 2
      Tom (he is again first) - player 1
      Robert - player 2 
      Slawek (he is again third)  - player 3 
      Daniel - player 4

      In this case: 
      player 1 - Gleens (Tom MUST choose Gleens again)
      player 2 - Firaks (Robert MUST choose Firaks)
      player 3 - Lantids (Slawek MUST choose Lantids again)
      player 4 - Ivits (Daniel MUST choose Ivits)

      Of course Tom and Slawek can't play one more time using the same factions. They must choose - using bidding "0" - another faction!

      Finally GAME 2 is,
      for example:
      P 1 - Gleens - Daniel (bid 0)
      P 2 - Firaks - Slawek (bid 0)
      P 3 - Lantids - Robert (bid 0)
      P 4 - Ivits - Tom (bid 0)

      VP of the second game:
      Tom 200, Daniel 120, Slawek 140, Robert 120 vp

      Total points after 2 matches:
      Tom - 300 vp (100 + 200)
      Daniel - 240 vp (120 + 120)
      Slawek - 280 vp (140 + 140)
      Robert - 280 vp (160 + 120)

      Who wins in the group? The two players with the highest total points after four games.

      They go to the final (2 best players from each group). In the second phase, the points count from zero again. Whoever scores the most points in the final wins the tournament.

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      I Gaia Pr Europe Cup.jpg

      Good luck to everyone!

      Group A: https://www.boardgamers.space/game/Euro-CUP-group-A

      P1 - Itars / Mecenas
      P2 - Gleens / bardopondo
      P3 - Bal T'aks / Wy
      P4 - Lantids / Podonok Max

      seed: Euro-CUP-group-A

      game #2 https://www.boardgamers.space/game/Euro-CUP-group-A-2


      Group B: https://www.boardgamers.space/game/Euro-CUP-group-B

      P1 - Geoden / Pyton
      P2 - Terrans / lucasrrr
      P3 - Taklons / ariallito
      P4 - Firaks / Babbuc49

      seed: Euro-CUP-group-B

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      Congratulations & big thanks to all players of the Group A for 4 difficult games!

      89 points between Bardopondo (the winner!) and Mecenas is not an enormous distance after four games, which shows how hard the fight was! There is only a 4 vp difference between PodonokMax (who won the most times in the group!) and Wy. This shows that our Tournament system is not ideal, but rules are rules.

      Bardopondo and Wy are going to the final four games. Congratulations! Start in March.

      I hope everyone will want to continue participating, but it's not mandatory. It's just a game! :)

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      Good luck all in the final!
      ::
      Euro Cup Final Group2.jpg
      ::

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      Hello!
      It's time for: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      IITorunament Eurafrasia.jpg

      'I won't win this game ?! Hold my beer, bro!' Unknown player

      Last time it took around six month, and we called it 'Euro Cup' because all the players lived in Europe. Maybe now it will be the EurAsia Cup?

      If you really understand the Gaia Project and live somewhere between Japan and Portugal - you can join.

      But... please notice: our international Tournament will last from 6 to even 12 months!!! Are you ready for something like this?

      We don't need bidding, rotation or any of the alternative variants. Because the rules are extremely fair:

      • Each player MUST play once using a faction chosen by himself and by other players: 4 games on the same map, with the same seed, using the same factions. This system means that no one is the player who got the only "strongest" or "weakest" faction.

      • We use 'auction' just as a tool. Each game each player has no negative points (bid 0). But the 'auction' must remain in order for each of the 4 games to copy the order of the factions selected in the first game.

      • you won 2 games but didn't come out of the group? It is possible. This tournament is all about the sum of the points from 4 games

      • how it works exactly? You have to check the rules of previous Tournament! Link: https://forum.boardgamers.space/topic/157/the-i-eastern-hemisphere-gaia-tournament-unofficial

      Apart from the desire to have fun we need discipline. If you want to play with us and if you meet the following criteria:

      • your 'karma' is over 70 and you don't give up games!

      • you don't ignore the chat and communication

      • you prefer only fast turn-based games (minimum 5-10 moves per day) in the hours:
        7:00 - 15:00 o'clock (Lisbon - London time zone)
        8:00 - 16:00 (Madrit - Warsaw)
        9:00 - 17:00 (Kiev)
        10:00 - 18:00 (Moscow)
        or you're from Korea and play in the evenings: 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Seoul)

      You are welcome to join fast turn-based games, each should take max two or three weeks, not more, I hope!
      The timer will run during these hours (see above!)
      Time per player per game: 3 days
      Additional time per move: 2 hours
      What does it mean? In practice each game between 7 and even 21 days.

      START: 2021, when we complete crew of minimum 8, or 12, or maximum 16 players.

      END: 2022, when the top 4 players from the qualifying groups complete the fourth game in the final group. With 16 starting players, this means a maximum of 12 games for 1 player (if it comes to the final)

      • From each qualifying group, the two players with the most points (total points from 4 games) advance to the semi-finals.

      • from 2 groups in the semi-final after four matches, analogically: the best 2 players move on, i.e. to the final group, in which they play 4 matches.

      • always a new group (4 games) counts points from zero.

      • we can also start as only 8 players. Then the maximum number of games is 8 (like in the First Tournament)

      FAQ

      What if I submit my participation but for many weeks we will not complete 8 players to start?

      8 players is the minimum and enough to run it.
      12 is a good amount. 16 is the best amount and the maximum.

      That's why I'm asking players to send me an e-mail. Then I can inform them about a possible start and ask if they are still willing. You don't want to provide an email? no problem. But in that case, check the forum here from time to time, keep in touch!

      Can the timer be longer? for example: 1 day per move?

      It's not a good idea. Each game should take a maximum of 2 or 3 weeks. If one game takes 4 or 5 weeks, then we have a serious problem.

      What if I want to drop the tournament in progress?

      If you think about it, you shouldn't join at all. We don't need dishonorable players.

      However... It should be just fun, not a sad obligation!
      If you really have to quit, then please - though finish the current game. After that someone will replace you as 'backup player'.

      I'm divorcing my fourth wife and marrying the fifth, is it possible to pause a game for 1-2 days in an ongoing game?

      Sure, just inform other players about your absence.

      Ok, guy, How to join?

      Well. Write here, or send me email: ariallito@gmail.com
      Thank you for your attention!

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      Let the show beginII.jpg

      ::
      Victory points table:
      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oGZbKS3j3W4-zEEKHsUQYvKGw5u22QyYEPpuofQWW1I

      ::
      Links to all [completed] games and the correct factions order:

      Group A seed: EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-A

      https://www.boardgamers.space/game/EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-A

      • Player 1 - Geoden
      • Player 2 - Gleens
      • Player 3 - Nevlas
      • Player 4 - Hadsch Hallas

      ::
      Group B seed: EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-B

      https://www.boardgamers.space/game/EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-B

      • Player 1 - Bescods
      • Player 2 - Itars
      • Player 3 - Bal T'aks
      • Player 4 - Lantids

      ::
      Group C seed: EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-C

      https://www.boardgamers.space/game/EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-C

      • Player 1 - Ambas
      • Player 2 - Bescods
      • Player 3 - Geoden
      • Player 4 - Gleens

      ::
      Group D seed: EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-D

      https://www.boardgamers.space/game/EurAfrAsia-CUP-Group-D

      • Player 1 - Ivits
      • Player 2 - Ambas
      • Player 3 - Itars
      • Player 4 - Lantids
      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      gaia project meme2.jpg

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament

      Congratulations to the three CHAMPIONS
      of the 'Battle for the Last Planet' !!!

      ::

      GaiaProject-II-Tournament-Podium.jpg

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • Request for visible game description (for fast games)

      Sorry, I know - always someone has a new request for you. And I asked for it a month or two ago.

      But today this beautiful platform has many new players. A lot of them can't read or haven't respect for other people or just don't understand how timers work.

      Almost every day one of my games is cancelled, because someone joined and next he dropped the game for inactivity. Why are they joining a game named 'fast' and with a short timer if they won't play? I don't know.

      I prefer only fast games: live or turn-based. I am doing what I can: namening games for example 'FAST-turn-based-EUtime' 'Fast-turn-based-max2days'
      Also I put text in chat: 'don't join if you can't play fast... Etc, etc.
      But nothing help - people don't see it or don't want to see it.

      So please - could you optionally set (not mandatory) the field for the game description, visible next to the 'join' button?

      Player description, or ready (descriptions you have made), for example:

      • Don't join if you can't play fast every day between 8am and 4pm. ATTENTION: game for max 2 days, short timer operating between 8 and 16 euro timezone.

      • Live game. Join only if you have 3-4 hours to play without long pauses.

      etcetera

      posted in Gaia Project feature request
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: Private games

      Just select the 'unlisted' option when you create a new game, and send link to your friends.

      posted in General Discussion
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      Welcome to the First Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament (unofficial)  - fast turn-based games (each game for maximum one or two weeks) including time zones from Portugal to Korea.

      Let's try to do it!

      The tournament is unofficial - it's just fun!
      It's a small Cup! - because it has to run well. 
      We need a minimum 8 players (two groups), or... 16 (four groups).

      The system I offer here has already been tested on this website and has proven to be successful: it eliminates auctions and at the same time no player is the only one to get the "worse" faction.

      Apart from the desire to have fun we need discipline. If you want to play with us and if you meet the following criteria:

      • your 'karma' is over 80 and you don't give up games!!!

      • you don't ignore the chat and communication

      • you prefer only fast turn-based games (minimum 5-10 moves per day) in the hours:
        7:00 - 15:00 o'clock (Lisbon - London time zone)
        8:00 - 16:00 (Madrit - Warsaw)
        9:00 - 17:00 (Kiev)
        10:00 - 18:00 (Moscow)
        or you're from Korea and play in the evenings: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Seoul)

      You are welcome to join fast turn-based games, each should take max one or two weeks, not more, I hope!
      The timer will run during these hours (see above!)
      Time per player per game: 1 day 
      Additional time per move: 2 hours
      Or: 3 days + 1 hour (please vote, comment)
      What does it mean? In practice each game between 2 and even 14 days.

      How many games do you need to play? Four. And if you get to the final, the next four.

      TOURNAMENT RULES:

      • If there are 8 players - we choose randomly the composition of each of the two groups (4 players) or we choose based on elo.

      • in each group one player is a guardian (starts a new game and takes care of communication)

      • After the start of the first game - everyone chooses the faction they want to play. Then, during the auction, he chooses his faction again (bid 0)

      • After the start of the second game WITH THE SAME MAP & SEED (settings: 'custom seed', no rotation) :
        Player 1 - must choose the same faction that has already been chosen by player number 1 (in the previous game)
        Player 2 - must choose the same faction that has already been chosen by player number 2 (in the previous game)
        Player 3 - etc.
        Player 4 - etc.
        Then the players choose (bid 0) a faction they haven't played yet.

      This means that each player will play 4 times on the exact same map (the same seed) in turn with each of the 4 factions (selected in the first game).

      Each group has its own seed. After four games we sum up the points. The top two players from each of the two groups advance to the final

      The 1 Eastern Gaia Tournament.jpg

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: Auction, Player Status, other changes & Plans

      What do you think about option for players to add the description of the game? For example:
      'please - don't join if you make only 1-3 moves per day'
      'only Friday and Monday - speed live game'
      etc...

      I know, is not a perfect concep... But some persons don't want play with players who make 1 move / day.

      posted in Announcements
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: Improvement to the auction ?

      @FlyingDadBomb 'I see players all the time artificially inflating their ELO because all they have to do is ensure they don't get stuck with the trash faction that they themselves put into the pool.'

      I see players all the time artificially inflating their ELO because all they have to do is just choose a very strong faction, good for beginner players, for example Ambas, and win the game against the 'weakest faction' that's good for advenced players, e.g Lantids. It's especially easy without auction.

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      @lucasrrr
      SUPER, we have 8 players! thanks you all. Today I drank too many beers;) I will put details here tomorrow.

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: New Gaia Project graphics!

      Great job! This can also encourage new players. Gaiaformer on the gaia track looks a bit like a beer bottle cap - that's exactly what I dreamed of.

      posted in Announcements
      ariallitoA
      ariallito
    • RE: The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

      @lucasrrr

      I want to play with everyone, but it's impossible :) Thank you for your lottery, it's ok!
      I will send the link to games today in the afternoon or evening.

      posted in Gaia Project
      ariallitoA
      ariallito