March 2nd, 2013, 01:13
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(March 1st, 2013, 22:02)Sullla Wrote: The alternative is running break-even research every turn, and I specifically suggested that about two months ago, only to have everyone say no. I personally hate the whole skullduggery of trying to hide information anyway; let's just play the damn game and do our best to win.
Well, things change. Early in the game, losing a beaker or two to rounding is significant, as are the other advantages of binary research (retain flexibility to change research, delay for research multipliers), and the GNP spike is small. Later, the rounding vanishes, we're set on our tech path, not adding multipliers, and the GNP spike could be large enough to scare somebody.
I think a beaker or two worth of rounding is a tiny price to pay to potentially avert making one of our rivals panic and start attacking. Remember they may not understand like we do how prerequisite bonuses induce an illusory spike in GNP.
March 2nd, 2013, 02:00
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I've actually always thought that it's harder to gauge a player's research capacity when their GNP is spiking up and down than when it's mostly linear.
March 2nd, 2013, 02:16
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I'd say let's do what's best for us (EDIT: in terms of retaining flexibility and micro plans etc). It seems like even if someone tilts now, we'd see it coming miles away and possess huge whip advantages to blunt any foolishness.
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Is there anything to stop unit gifting to avoid NAPs?
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I'd say just go for it. If any of the other teams hasn't pegged us as major competition already, I'd be very disappointed.
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Yeah I really don't think GNP hiding is going to mask the fact that we're way ahead of everyone. 
March 3rd, 2013, 01:09
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Yeah, it is kinda like decorating your tank columns like parade floats at this point. We are already really far ahead and our direct threats are competent enough to not be fooled.
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March 4th, 2013, 01:27
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The turn rolled. There is a barb spearman that appeared S-SE of Seven Tribes. C&D report later tonight.
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(March 4th, 2013, 08:03)kjn Wrote: The turn rolled. There is a barb spearman that appeared S-SE of Seven Tribes. C&D report later tonight.
Yay GW! Does it make sense to chase with axe for experience?
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