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[Online Strategy Game] Oil Empires

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by m_cable, Apr 14, 2007.

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  1. Greg M

    Greg M Member

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    OK...so that's what Guard Dogs are for. Good to know. Looking at the unit tables under HELP/FAQ, I'm confused about a few things:

    TT - ??
    P - ??
    C - Carry Amount
    HP - Hit Points
    ATK - Attack
    DEF - Defense
    SP - Spy
    D - Spy defense
    SA - ??
    B - ??
    AA - Anti aircraft
    DR - ??
    DL - ??

    Any clue what these categories are??
     
  2. m_cable

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    If you hover over the columns it gives you the title. I'm not logged in so off the top of my head:

    TT- How long it takes train the unit.
    P- Population cost, i.e. how many slots it takes up for your max units
    SA- Sabotage
    B- Bombing
    DR- Don't remember
    DL- Distance Loss, something to do with units that are far away from a structure not being able to protect it.
     
  3. Greg M

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    I feel stupid now. DR is defense range. Looks like we've got a few people moving along pretty well. Should we look at taking on another cartel in a couple of days?? Maybe start with one that's a little weaker than us.
     
  4. m_cable

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    Well we should put that up for a vote. See what everyone says.

    Question for all team members:

    Should we go after a cartel in the next couple of days, or should we build up a bit more?
     
  5. ToyCen428

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    Question guys:

    I can't make threads, but I need serious help. Moving into a small garage apt. and I see 2 outlets Ive never SEEN before in my life. Anyone know what kind of OUTLETS these are?????

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  6. famicom

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    That 3-prong outlet looks like an outlet for a Dryer. Not sure about the last one..
     
  7. ToyCen428

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    lol.... my friend said same thing, thing is, there isnt a air vent.
     
  8. SaFe

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    Toss me an invite. User name is Jsnow
     
  9. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    The first one is a 220, similar to a Dryer outlet but with a different interface. Probably for an old-school type window AC unit. You could change out the outlet and put in a dryer-type outlet and cut a hole into the wall for a dryer vent.

    The second one is a VERY old-school telephone jack.

    Needless to say, they're both useless to you and you should ignore them.
     
  10. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Hey guys- a few of us are using the Cartel Message system under Messages>Cartel. Might be better for coordinating cartel attacks down the road especially if we get bigger. It's not like this message thread is private. I'm sure an enterprising rival cartel could find it and read all of our stratagies.
     
  11. ToyCen428

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    Funny thing is, right beside the Dryer-like outlet, is a AC unit... but its plugged into another regular outlet via an extension.... is there a converter out there so I can have it plugged in to that dryer-like outlet? ( a 3 prong converter to a 220)
     
  12. l3uddhab0y

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    What happends if you dont check in at :20 or check in a few minutes late, do you still recieve your cash?
     
  13. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    NO- Most Window AC Units are 110v. 220v is old school for big old honkers from back in the day intended to cool an entire house. Your AC is 110v. This doesn't jive with 220v. Don't try to rig it up or anything like that. You could seriously hurt yourself or start a fire, etc. Like i said before, just ignore it. Put a piece of tape over it if it's really bothering you.
     
  14. brozef

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    Yeah if you don't collect, the cash piles up in the building until you do collect. Watch out, though, if you don't collect your cash has the chance to get stolen. So, if you're going to be away for a while, beef up your defense a little.
     
  15. l3uddhab0y

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    I figured out what I did wrong, I built my oil pumps,storage facility and distrubtion connected verticle and not horizontal. Is there any way to moved them, or do I have to destroy and rebuild?
     
  16. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    It just builds up. But if you go out of ceasefire, your uncollected cash will be vulnerable to being stolen. Make sure you build an outpost or military base close by and stock it up with militia or infantry before you go out of ceasefire.

    I've had over a million over the past couple days just waiting for me to collect. I think that might change tomorrow morning since I've attacked and robbed every one of my neghibors out of ceasefire mode today, and some of them have already built outposts/bases. I can see some reprisals coming.
     
  17. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    It doesnt matter which direction you build them in. I suggest you read this short GUIDE.

    The gist is- pump-storage-distribution. You have to click on each one and tell it where to go or it goes to the HQ by default, and make sure you click SAVE.

    Destroying what you've built isn't really an option.
     
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    I'm getting pretty bored with this -- I think I might attack Kam for fun...
     
  19. m_cable

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    Damn that big ass picture is annoying. I wanted to post a cartel message, but i want it on a new page, so here's a couple filler posts.
     
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    Filler post:

    I can't get enough of these Dear sister parodies. I laugh every single time.

    <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mLW963ewcq8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mLW963ewcq8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
     

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