Your challenge is to play the Geodens versus the automa of the month, the Taklons (select the 'Automa of the month' button), on the Random map. Check that the seed in the automa score panel is 17014320. It is important that you read the Rules section for more details, especially if the seed is not 17014320.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this challenge is for you. The goal is simple: have fun and get a high score in solo mode. Thanks to the BGA set-up, you can easily compare your score, watch replays of games and learn different ways of playing a faction. (There's more guidance on how to view replays at/near the end of the May challenge.) Play serenely at your leisure: there is no timer pressure!
November was a month of quality over quantity, with kespie topping the chart. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the challenge, in such a positive manner.
There's elite rank for the top 5 players and cadet rank for everyone else.
1st step: Create a new table. Select Training or Friendly mode and Random map. Choose 1 player/Solo and click on Start game. Select the red box Automa of the month (Taklons).
2nd step: Select the difficulty you think you can handle.
3rd step: Select the faction Geodens. Check that the seed is 17014320 (in the player score panel). If it isn't, start again using the alternative starting method (below).
4th step: Play the game. Post your score(s), mentioning the chosen difficulty (see the format below).
Alternative starting method: Start the game with Random map selected >> Choose the Taklons faction card (as you would for a normal game) >> Set the custom seed (17014320 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Geodens.
Players usually insert the link of their game (you can find it on your profile – tab (x) games played) and mention which openings, tech tracks and other actions have been crucial for them (e.g. RL+2M. Economy, aiming for advanced tech tile on AI).
Ideally, use this format: YourNickname Score vs AutomaLevel Score – LinkOfTheGame – Techs focus – YourComment (e.g.: Marcus Aurelius 222 vs Ultoma 165 – www.boardgamearena.com/game=12345 – focus on Science and Terraforming until mid-game, with aim of taking advanced tile on Terraforming).
And don't forget to have fun!
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this challenge is for you. The goal is simple: have fun and get a high score in solo mode. Thanks to the BGA set-up, you can easily compare your score, watch replays of games and learn different ways of playing a faction. (There's more guidance on how to view replays at/near the end of the May challenge.) Play serenely at your leisure: there is no timer pressure!
November was a month of quality over quantity, with kespie topping the chart. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the challenge, in such a positive manner.
There's elite rank for the top 5 players and cadet rank for everyone else.
- kespie 227 vs Automa 119 - https://boardgamearena.com/4/gaiaprojec ... =447160414 - Ac opening, up eco, 3k adv tech, then up terra/AI/nav
- Nigator 219 vs Alptrauma 215 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=449776002 - started with academy + mine eco 2 nav 1. In second round research nav 2 built ts and took last orange planet. PI in third round + terra 4. scored 16 vp from mines tech and 25 from fed tech.
- Heraklejski 208 vs Ultoma 161 - https://boardgamearena.com/1/gaiaprojec ... =447198236 - PI in the first round and Economy 2. Continued Economy at second round and than Navigation, Terraforming and Ai at the end.
- Kryptor 205 vs Automächtig 140 - https://boardgamearena.com/1/gaiaprojec ... =446343731 - PI & Nav2. Upped eco & took advanced Eco tech in round 3 (+3 knowledge). Later upped Terra and KI into advanced KI tech for 20 points.
- jgpaladin 199 vs Automa 115 - https://boardgamearena.com/7/gaiaprojec ... =450958455Waited a few rounds before I went PI to invest in income. Also meant I could wait on terraforming investment.
- bk_marvel 195 vs Automa 115 - https://boardgamearena.com/11/gaiaproje ... =452747600 - PI then Terraforming and Economy followed later by Navigation and Science. QIC actions definitely help.
- danuer13 193 vs Automa 118 - https://boardgamearena.com/1/gaiaprojec ... =445817552 - Went with PI opening, nav2 -> terra5 -> nav5 -> ai5. Got two fed shields in round 3m, advanced tech from terra in round5
- Jonash87cz 192 vs Automächtig 136 - https://boardgamearena.com/6/gaiaprojec ... =449083363 - PI R1 (of course), a whole play without left academy. Eco II > Terra IV > Nav IV and then the rest.
- cowsywowzy 190 vs Automa 118 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=447235667 - PI Start into Terraform and Nav, went for both advanced tiles and shot up AI last minute for green points.
- Dispell 166 vs Automa 122
- battletoad 165 vs Automa 118 - https://boardgamearena.com/4/gaiaprojec ... =450994072 - started with PI + 4 mines, which helped me get 2 moves up the tech track round 1. focused on navigation and economy for tech tracks.
- Wilcobanjo 160 vs Automa 124 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=446045201 - Terraforming and Navigation - Push for planetary institute and Terraforming 3 ASAP
1st step: Create a new table. Select Training or Friendly mode and Random map. Choose 1 player/Solo and click on Start game. Select the red box Automa of the month (Taklons).
2nd step: Select the difficulty you think you can handle.
3rd step: Select the faction Geodens. Check that the seed is 17014320 (in the player score panel). If it isn't, start again using the alternative starting method (below).
4th step: Play the game. Post your score(s), mentioning the chosen difficulty (see the format below).
Alternative starting method: Start the game with Random map selected >> Choose the Taklons faction card (as you would for a normal game) >> Set the custom seed (17014320 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Geodens.
Players usually insert the link of their game (you can find it on your profile – tab (x) games played) and mention which openings, tech tracks and other actions have been crucial for them (e.g. RL+2M. Economy, aiming for advanced tech tile on AI).
Ideally, use this format: YourNickname Score vs AutomaLevel Score – LinkOfTheGame – Techs focus – YourComment (e.g.: Marcus Aurelius 222 vs Ultoma 165 – www.boardgamearena.com/game=12345 – focus on Science and Terraforming until mid-game, with aim of taking advanced tile on Terraforming).
And don't forget to have fun!
