The Syndicate

If I ever happen to be available and have the time when y'all are playing, deal me in. That's assuming my version will be compatible though -- I have all four expansions.

It's not like I have been playing this game all year or anything, don't mind me.

If it's late enough maybe.

Sure can. HD edition.

Very good chance I can finally play tonight, if y'all do it. I'll be cooped up in my lab anyway and likely in need of a break. That's still assuming a late start though.

Quin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:15 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:31 am Very good chance I can finally play tonight, if y'all do it. I'll be cooped up in my lab anyway and likely in need of a break. That's still assuming a late start though.

When's good for you?

10-11pm EST, probably.

Actually it looks like I can play earlier (now), so if anyone wants to then hello.

We're in the discord when you're ready, Epi.

I'm 100% available tonight if it happens. This time I am sure.

Ready if/when y'all are. I need to open a can on somebody.

on my way, just dealing with some stupid Steam update real quick

what's the name of the game?

[mention]MovingPictures07[/mention]

That's okay, I figured it out.

Today I went with the Britons. I've always had a soft spot for the longbowmen. If I want a min/max choice though I probably wouldn't take them.

To be fair the game was accelerated by that wacky turbo resource collection thing. It made it way too easy to jump to the Castle Age in like 12 minutes.

Yeah I'm an asshole. It was a bit late though and I had class in the morning.

If anyone wants to do this at some point today or tonight, tag me/PM me. I'll be on the computer doing other work and will probably be able to find a break for this if it's happening.

Quin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:23 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:24 pm If anyone wants to do this at some point today or tonight, tag me/PM me. I'll be on the computer doing other work and will probably be able to find a break for this if it's happening.

hi

oh hey

I can play if you can play.

We played a quick co-op game against some AI. Now Quin is getting trained.

If anyone wants to play again tonight, let me know. I can after 9.

[mention]Epignosis[/mention]
[mention]Sloonei[/mention]
[mention]Quin[/mention]
[mention]Spacedaisy[/mention]

Tag me later if it happens. I might be able.

Perhaps after the heist deadline?

If your brother thinks I'm a prick, we can play co-op. I think that's more fun anyway.

still here, still down

I opened a game room. JaggedJimmyJay's Game.

room will be open

I know a lot of those super-pros with ratings north of 1900 or so tend to love the Huns. The wood saved in the Dark Age without needing houses goes a long way toward fast-Castling, and they can obliterate anyone with their cavalry. They're not as good a civilization for a migration map though.

Quin wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:44 pm I was on an island with nothing. That sucked.

We all were. The map we randomized into was "migration", wherein each player begins with a very small island of limited resources. In the middle of the map there is a larger continent rich in resources, and typically players would have to battle over that territory to survive.

Bring it.

Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:29 am I got freaking decimated early on, by three measly knights. It was not what I would call an enjoyable experience, lol.

Protip for anyone who isn't already aware:

All units in Age of Empires are designed for specific combat situations and are favorable against different foes. For almost every unit there is at least one counter-unit, designed to perform well in that engagement. The counter-unit for all melee cavalry (the scout like and knight line) is the spearman line at the barracks. Spearmen still have some difficulty against knights (Feudal vs. Castle), but they're much more effective than militia-line units. Epignosis used this against me when I landed three knights on his island (he countered with spears).

To make this easier to view, I'll make a quick table:



*edit: I forgot to include camel units. They are quite effective against all cavalry, but little else.

If it's unclear what I mean by "line", I mean the full upgrade tree from a starting point:

Militia-line = militia, man-at-arms, long swordsman, two-handed swordsman, champion
Spearmen-line = spearman, pikeman, halberdier
Archer-line = archer, crossbowman, arbalest
Skirmisher-line = skirmisher, elite skirmisher, imperial skimisher (only available with recent expansion)
Heavy cavalry line = knight, cavalier, paladin
Light cavalry line = scout, light cavalry, hussar
Ranged cavalry line = cavalry archer, heavy cavalry archer
Camel line = camel, heavy camel, imperial camel (recent expansion only)
Castle line = civilization unique unit, elite version
Mangonel line = mangonel, onager, siege onager
Battering ram line = battering ram, capped ram, siege ram
Scorpion line = scorpion, heavy scorpion
Galley line = galley, war galley, galleon
Fire ship line = fire raft (recent expansion only), fire ship, fast fire ship
Demolition ship line = demolition raft (recent expansion only), demolition ship, heavy demolition ship
Cannon galleon line = cannon galleon, elite cannon galleon

Then of course there are monks. I find them extremely difficult to play with, but with some civilizations (especially the Spanish) they are the most powerful units period.

Anyone game for a game?

kewl cewl cool cule kule kool

There's a good chance. Tag me again when the time comes. If folks prefer we can do co-op, or I can go on my own. I don't mean to sound super conceited; I just don't want the game to be shitty for anyone.

So

I probably could tonight if it starts around 10pm EST. Otherwise I'm out through the weekend.

I can play a game if anyone's around.

[mention]Quin[/mention]

Stand by

Steam moving slow.

Quin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:59 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:50 pm @Quin

I'm here.

JaggedJimmyJay's Game is open

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:18 pm Unfortunately I still have this review to finish before I quit working for the evening, but just buzz me if you all want to get a game going and I'll reply back if I'm able.

Otherwise I'll probably be too busy this coming weekend myself, but should be available Monday or Tuesday evening if that works for anyone.

Quoting to inform MP

If we play I'll need to start within the next 20 minutes or so. I can't stay up too late.

No worries, I already understand on some level more personally than I'd like.

Room is open with 4 slots (we can do co-op, 3v1 still wouldn't be fair ).

JaggedJimmyJay's Game

The game exploded. I dunno if it was me or someone else. We'll have to try to set it up again.

[mention]MovingPictures07[/mention]
[mention]Quin[/mention]

One is open