Armada 2526 Supernova PBEM campaigns

[Shelldrake]

Hey Shelldrake, I've been getting "Unable to create game" error messages the last few days, where the game refuses to load and I can't play my turn(s).  You having any problems on your end?  (This is in our original 2-player campaign.) 

No problems on my end. The last turn I played was turn 66 on Saturday.

[W8taminute]

Did you guys get my last turn?  I think we're on turn 13 now if I'm not mistaken.

[Shelldrake]

Did you guys get my last turn?  I think we're on turn 13 now if I'm not mistaken.

Got it yesterday and got Martok's turn today so will play when I get home tonight. Race of Machines looks like they might be a problem for us w8taminute. Your human empire is coming along nicely. Lucky you with a rich planetary system - no such luck for my Linkins. Have you encountered Martok yet?

[W8taminute]

I believe I may have not yet encountered Martok in-game.  I'll double check on my next turn. 

I was surprised to get a break on that rich planetary system.  In all my single player games with vanilla Armada I would only sometimes get a mineral rich starting planet or one within reach of my initial colony. 

Sidenote: I like the Supernova expansion and glad I got it.  It's also good to be playing with human players as well. 

[Windigo]

I just read this thread. Congrats men, you have convinced me to try this game and get into the PBEM community. Will need to wait until April to purchase the game when my fun money account gets rejuvinated.

The price of 20 dollars appears to be reasonable. Is Super Nova stand alone or do I need Armada 2526 as well??

[Shelldrake]

The price of 20 dollars appears to be reasonable. Is Super Nova stand alone or do I need Armada 2526 as well??

Windy,Armada 2526 is the base game and is needed for the Supernova expansion.

[Windigo]

Thanks ShellDrake... back to the Matrix site for info

[W8taminute]

Windy: Armada Supernova is 14.95 over at Gamersgate.  Just an FYI.  Yes you do need to purchase the base game as well.

[Windigo]

Windy: Armada Supernova is 14.95 over at Gamersgate.  Just an FYI.  Yes you do need to purchase the base game as well.

Awesome tip. Thanks.

I will say up front to the Armada players that I am one to play because I wear my TMF* badge with honour because I just love to play the games.


*TMF = Tactical Mind F**k - a.k.a.,  a wargamer dork  who doesn't care if they win because its about the wargaming style points

[W8taminute]

I'm with you on that Windy.  I do play my single player games with the intent of winning, however when I play with/against human players, it's all about looking good at being a wargamer dork.

[Shelldrake]

Hey Shelldrake, I've been getting "Unable to create game" error messages the last few days, where the game refuses to load and I can't play my turn(s).  You having any problems on your end?  (This is in our original 2-player campaign.) 

No problems on my end. The last turn I played was turn 66 on Saturday.

Martok,
If you like I can replay turn  66 and see if that gets us back on  track.

[Martok]

Martok,
If you like I can replay turn  66 and see if that gets us back on  track.

Sure, why not.  I'm uncertain as to whether the game will let you do that (since you're not the host), but it's probably worth a try. 

[Martok]

I believe I may have not yet encountered Martok in-game.  I'll double check on my next turn. 

I believe I'm located just a little north-of-center.  Where are you and Shelldrake at? 

I was surprised to get a break on that rich planetary system.  In all my single player games with vanilla Armada I would only sometimes get a mineral rich starting planet or one within reach of my initial colony. 

Heh, I didn't even realize we were playing with the "Normal Homeworlds" option disabled.  (My homeworld is Normal, so the thought never occurred to me.)  That definitely makes life a little more interesting... 

Sidenote: I like the Supernova expansion and glad I got it.  It's also good to be playing with human players as well. 

That's awesome, W8taminute; I'm glad you're enjoying it! 


To my surprise, I concur with you on the joy of playing with other humans.  I've never been a fan of multiplayer, but Armada has proved to be a major exception to this rule. 

I think it helps that most of the folks I play with (including and especially those of us here) are mostly out just to have fun.  I'm generally not the cutthroat "bloodthirsty" type, particularly in grand strategy games -- games like Mechwarrior and Command & Conquer are sometimes a different matter -- and I subsequently tend to have a strong dislike of MP matches that are played that way.  (Someday, I'll tell you about a Birth of the Federation MP match I once participated in; it rather turned me off of online gaming for a long time!) 

Anyway, I've been very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy playing Armada online with you guys.  It's definitely a blast! 

[Martok]

I just read this thread. Congrats men, you have convinced me to try this game and get into the PBEM community. Will need to wait until April to purchase the game when my fun money account gets rejuvinated.

Sweet!  We'll be here whenever you're ready.  8) 


I believe you can get the Armada Gold Edition (includes both the original game and Supernova) at GG for a reasonable price ($30-35, IIRC). 

[Shelldrake]

I believe I'm located just a little north-of-center.  Where are you and Shelldrake at? 

I am at the lower far right and w8aminute is just to my left. I suspect that we will eventually have to wage war with the Race of Machines if they keep encroaching on us.