Well, I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing... but I'm user mattmoss, town of Kalista, at 25,29.
You are a prime candidate for membership in NPAX. Have you considered all the possible benefits which could accrue for you?
No, I've not considered it, as I was still trying to figure out how my little town of nothing was bleeding $$$. (It seems to be wages, so I fired a few workers.)
What are all the possible benefits that could accrue for me? :P
EDIT: Oh, and my island has crystal or something... can't harvest any yet until I research something or other....
You'll want to research Wealth - its in the economic tree, which also gets you the Warehouse... which helps you out by keeping things safe in the event of a raid while we're squishy and weak and far away from everybody else with their military might.
tomblag in game, I'm in dire need of crystal. Willing to trade 1:1 sulfur. Blag town on island Chosios 19:48 I'm looking to join NPAX, I think you need dip points correct?
Embassies, yes; you're MUCH closer to WPAX, though. You should join up with them.
tomblag in game, I'm in dire need of crystal. Willing to trade 1:1 sulfur. Blag town on island Chosios 19:48 I'm looking to join NPAX, I think you need dip points correct?
Hmm, you don't appear to be all that close to NPAX really. You're a hop and a skip away from us here on the southern rim of WPAX. I'm a crystal island for the record, but lack Expansion so can't send trade ships to you. In the future though I may be able to lend a hand.
Well, I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing... but I'm user mattmoss, town of Kalista, at 25,29.
You are a prime candidate for membership in NPAX. Have you considered all the possible benefits which could accrue for you?
No, I've not considered it, as I was still trying to figure out how my little town of nothing was bleeding $$$. (It seems to be wages, so I fired a few workers.)
What are all the possible benefits that could accrue for me? :P
EDIT: Oh, and my island has crystal or something... can't harvest any yet until I research something or other....
I think a tangible sample of benefits should become quite clear in a short period of time. Look to the seas!
As far as early game money goes, let it bleed. Don't build any military yet; you don't have anything much worth stealing. Each researcher costs 12, each person sitting idle in town earns 4. Just make sure you don't run out of money completely (all the researchers would stop working and go idle instead) and you'll be fine.
Zen Vulgarity; I can't accept you because there aren't enough diplomacy points at the moment. Waiting on Whitey9 to tell us how much of what he needs to upgrade his embassy.
And regarding money; seriously, money is not an issue after the first week. I'm finding it difficult to spend the money I earn per hour on buying all the resources from everyone around me.
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Zen VulgarityWhat a lovely day for teaSecret British ThreadRegistered Userregular
edited April 2008
Alright.
But, yeah. I have an issue with money. I have -500 income.
I think a tangible sample of benefits should become quite clear in a short period of time. Look to the seas!
As far as early game money goes, let it bleed. Don't build any military yet; you don't have anything much worth stealing. Each researcher costs 12, each person sitting idle in town earns 4. Just make sure you don't run out of money completely (all the researchers would stop working and go idle instead) and you'll be fine.
Well, I'd be happy to join NPAX... although as it's currently past midnight, I think I want to sleep first, then breakfast, a bit of work, and then maybe NPAX. Gotta keep priorities...
I readjusted my workers so I have some income now with fewer researchers.... which is fine, since that makes current research time longer, but since I'll be sleeping, I don't need it to be done immediately.
FYI NPAX, I'm currently blockading the town of Gorenya vas on our island at 32:24. So just thought you should know in case you try and attack him.
He's got a lot of gold holed up and obviously not doing much with it, plus I believe I can use him marble better than he can so, I'm going to relieve him of it.
Why the hell would you want better than a level 1 port if you're a militaristic asshole like me.
Because you have overwhelming force on your side in the way of defensive ships and phalanxes, and thus can justify the added luxury of faster load times for your ships. My ports tend to spend 3-5 hours a day loading, and sometimes I have other cities waiting for those resources.
The key to money is growth. The key to growth is wine. Especially with the EPA wine island which gives out a ridiculous amount of wine at the moment because it's so upgraded.
I'm willing to trade wine for marble/crystal/lumber, just offer an amount and my ships will be on their way.
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Zen VulgarityWhat a lovely day for teaSecret British ThreadRegistered Userregular
NPAX currently has three free slots open, is there anyone else near us that hasn't gotten in yet?
Also: Goddamn Darian, I was just about to donate some spare wood to that quarry as well, I guess I'll throw it at the sawmill then.
Edit: Kingslayer, Genericfan, send in applications if you haven't already. You probably belong in NPAX, what with having cities on 24:22 and all.
I have a RL friend who is based on the NPAX wine island (right next to my town, Tickles). If we have a free slot and that isn't needed for a PAer then please advise
The ten hour travel time between my capital and the colony is a bit of a pain, but I'm keeping a steady stream of resources sent its way to minimise it.
I also managed to build my first embassy and have applied to NPAX, unless I did something screwy and didn't. In which case I would like to.
Uh, how do I move my military from my capital to my colony? :?
Same way you move goods.
There are two ways of moving goods, once doesn't involve the island map.
Aldo, go to the island view of where you want stuff to end up. Make sure the drop down is your capitals name then click on your colony once. You should get a menu on the side with "Transport Goods", "Move Troops", "Move Fleets".
Edit: So, two ballista ships and a couple slingers just brought me 2000 wood and 620 mable. Of course, now he's defenseless....
There are two ways of moving goods, once doesn't involve the island map.
I'm just trying to get people out of the habit of asking the most basic of questions here and expecting to be spoonfed, and give them a pointer to where it can be found so that next time they'll make the mental leap. Especially for those people lurking in the thread and thinking of playing, so they also don't get in the mindset that they shouldn't engage brain.
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TamorlaneGnnrThe Halls of MontezumaRegistered Userregular
There are two ways of moving goods, once doesn't involve the island map.
I'm just trying to get people out of the habit of asking the most basic of questions here and expecting to be spoonfed, and give them a pointer to where it can be found so that next time they'll make the mental leap. Especially for those people lurking in the thread and thinking of playing, so they also don't get in the mindset that they shouldn't engage brain.
In fact: I checked the OP, the Wiki and tried several things in game before I asked here.
That's great, and it wasn't about you personally. I didn't say "Aldo is a lazy bitch and hasn't read anything", I was just explaining why I didn't give a full blown description of how to do it like DA did. It's not that I don't want to be helpful.
All received apps to NPAX have been accepted. If you have not been accepted to NPAX, then, I have not received an app. Please remedy this on your end if you wish to join our fine establishment.
Also, I've got a colony ship on the way to 43:11 to join the marble team. Ask anyone who is on my islands, and you'll know this is a good thing, as much of my plunder gets added to the local mill and quarry. 43:11 will also be the local distribution point for your sulfur needs, so hit me in game when you are running too low. Once it's established and such.
Waiting on apps from: genericfan, kingslayer, hellbunny, zarcath, mattmoss.
Solysp/Kayne, how is the embassy situation looking? And what can we do to help you get to the 4th colony?
Map will be updated this weekend; hit the post in my sig and make sure all your colonies are listed; post or pm me details (here or ig) if they are not. Proper format is:
player name @ xx:yy / city name / resource
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You'll want to research Wealth - its in the economic tree, which also gets you the Warehouse... which helps you out by keeping things safe in the event of a raid while we're squishy and weak and far away from everybody else with their military might.
Embassies, yes; you're MUCH closer to WPAX, though. You should join up with them.
Hmm, you don't appear to be all that close to NPAX really. You're a hop and a skip away from us here on the southern rim of WPAX. I'm a crystal island for the record, but lack Expansion so can't send trade ships to you. In the future though I may be able to lend a hand.
White FC: 0819 3350 1787
We're centred around 93:62.
I think a tangible sample of benefits should become quite clear in a short period of time. Look to the seas!
As far as early game money goes, let it bleed. Don't build any military yet; you don't have anything much worth stealing. Each researcher costs 12, each person sitting idle in town earns 4. Just make sure you don't run out of money completely (all the researchers would stop working and go idle instead) and you'll be fine.
And regarding money; seriously, money is not an issue after the first week. I'm finding it difficult to spend the money I earn per hour on buying all the resources from everyone around me.
But, yeah. I have an issue with money. I have -500 income.
Well, I'd be happy to join NPAX... although as it's currently past midnight, I think I want to sleep first, then breakfast, a bit of work, and then maybe NPAX. Gotta keep priorities...
I readjusted my workers so I have some income now with fewer researchers.... which is fine, since that makes current research time longer, but since I'll be sleeping, I don't need it to be done immediately.
He's got a lot of gold holed up and obviously not doing much with it, plus I believe I can use him marble better than he can so, I'm going to relieve him of it.
I wish it had better than a level 1 port though.
Quicker removal of resources when someone counter-attacks.
Because you have overwhelming force on your side in the way of defensive ships and phalanxes, and thus can justify the added luxury of faster load times for your ships. My ports tend to spend 3-5 hours a day loading, and sometimes I have other cities waiting for those resources.
I'm willing to trade wine for marble/crystal/lumber, just offer an amount and my ships will be on their way.
Or I could just remove the port and let them only take 60 resources.
Oh, you can thank me for the upgrading of the Wine on my island, if anyone is on it.
o_O Pix?
Also: Goddamn Darian, I was just about to donate some spare wood to that quarry as well, I guess I'll throw it at the sawmill then.
Edit: Kingslayer, Genericfan, send in applications if you haven't already. You probably belong in NPAX, what with having cities on 24:22 and all.
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Heh yeah way to shame everyone else's donation.
You can't see anything, stupid port is all covered with some ships.
I have a RL friend who is based on the NPAX wine island (right next to my town, Tickles). If we have a free slot and that isn't needed for a PAer then please advise
Handuus @ [56:14] / Murkrow / Marble
I need an invite please.
Point Artal - 43:11 - Marble (duh).
The ten hour travel time between my capital and the colony is a bit of a pain, but I'm keeping a steady stream of resources sent its way to minimise it.
I also managed to build my first embassy and have applied to NPAX, unless I did something screwy and didn't. In which case I would like to.
You have to apply, they can't send invites to you. See the OP for how to apply.
Same way you move goods.
There are two ways of moving goods, once doesn't involve the island map.
Aldo, go to the island view of where you want stuff to end up. Make sure the drop down is your capitals name then click on your colony once. You should get a menu on the side with "Transport Goods", "Move Troops", "Move Fleets".
Edit: So, two ballista ships and a couple slingers just brought me 2000 wood and 620 mable. Of course, now he's defenseless....
I'm just trying to get people out of the habit of asking the most basic of questions here and expecting to be spoonfed, and give them a pointer to where it can be found so that next time they'll make the mental leap. Especially for those people lurking in the thread and thinking of playing, so they also don't get in the mindset that they shouldn't engage brain.
Marble is always appreciated. Your beverages are enroute.
In fact: I checked the OP, the Wiki and tried several things in game before I asked here.
I just sent all my marble to my new colony. :oops:
Shouldn't take long to replenish the stock though, so I'll send it in a few hours.
No worries. My population is currently euphoric, so probably not in the mood to build anything just yet anyhow.
Also, I've got a colony ship on the way to 43:11 to join the marble team. Ask anyone who is on my islands, and you'll know this is a good thing, as much of my plunder gets added to the local mill and quarry. 43:11 will also be the local distribution point for your sulfur needs, so hit me in game when you are running too low. Once it's established and such.
Waiting on apps from: genericfan, kingslayer, hellbunny, zarcath, mattmoss.
Solysp/Kayne, how is the embassy situation looking? And what can we do to help you get to the 4th colony?
Map will be updated this weekend; hit the post in my sig and make sure all your colonies are listed; post or pm me details (here or ig) if they are not. Proper format is:
player name @ xx:yy / city name / resource