#14 - Solo Challenge [October 2023] ENDED

[montybojangles]

How much do people actually pay attention to this when playing against the automa? I've never once even glanced at it...

I usually don't pay much attention, but have looked on a few occasions. For example, if I want to do something that will earn extra points when I take an advanced tech with the 4 qic action, I might try to work out if I can set up the extra points or need to take the qic action immediately because the automa is likely to cover it.

danuer13 252 vs Automa 133

Excellent score!

I hate Ivits, I always ban them and don't play with them (this was my 3rd try all the time).

I have plans for some sort of 'favourite faction' poll for next month.

Thanks for all the posts. Score list updated.

[Gredan]

Gredan 173 vs Alptrauma 241
https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=424584659

attempted maximizing knowledge; doesn't seem appropriate here as a tactic

[LupinePrototype]

LupinePrototype 255 vs Automa 133
https://boardgamearena.com/6/gaiaprojec ... =424872192
Eco, then Terra, then AI. Advanced techs from Eco (42VP) and Terra (25VP).

My first attempt was a lot like this, but I made some suboptimal plays (231VP).
My second attempt I took 3 advanced techs (Eco, Nav and Terra), but timing those was awkward (230VP).
The one posted here was my third attempt, improving my first attempt (and learning some things from danuer13's excellent run).

[montybojangles]

Attempted maximizing knowledge; doesn't seem appropriate here as a tactic

It seems to work well on some solo challenges, but econ and terra seem to be the way to go for this one. Thanks for posting.

Advanced techs from Eco (42VP) and Terra (25VP).

Congratulations on a list-topping game. Those techs are the Ivits' dream!

Score lists updated.

[OfficerKrispy]

Officer Krispy 241 vs Automata 133

https://boardgamearena.com/8/gaiaprojec ... =425633976

First attempt at this, got 5 feds and the 2 advanced fed techs. Following most players example and went Eco then Terra then AI. Made a few suboptimal plays that I think cost me ~6 points. Fun challenge!

[PenTus]

PenTus 158
Automächtig 180

https://boardgamearena.com/7/gaiaprojec ... =425919855

Didn't managed to got 28 power and next federation - I might win in that case. Played fast game so it was manageable if I would be more careful.

[montybojangles]

First attempt at this, got 5 feds and the 2 advanced fed techs. Fun challenge!

Glad you like the challenge. That's an excellent first-time score.

PenTus 158
Automächtig 180

Thanks for posting. It's interesting to see how the Automächtig behaves different to Automa level.

Score lists updated.

[Shrpy]

Shrpy 222 vs Ultoma 181 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=427362568 - Straight Econ4 with AC rd2, 2 Aliances in rd3, then tech into TF unfortunatly Ultoma went TF as well so no 5th Aliance and no adv tech 5VP/A.

[Nigator]

Nigator 246 vs Alptrauma 241
https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=427539312
Start with lab + 2mines, focus on eco, after eco 4 took federation from terra 5 and took adv tech from eco, then took adv tech from QIC track

[montybojangles]

Shrpy 222 vs Ultoma 181

Nigator 246 vs Alptrauma 241

I enjoyed watching the replays of your games against the higher level automa, including the use of the VP/RL booster and advanced tech. Nigator, starting so far away from the Geodens was unexpected!

Score lists updated.