#18 - Solo Challenge [FEBRUARY 2024] ENDED

[montybojangles]

Skynetseven 167 vs Automat 129 - is the replay this link https://boardgamearena.com/7/gaiaprojec ... =473497495 or https://boardgamearena.com/gamereview?table=473497495? Also, if I get a better score, do I update/edit this post or make new one?

Hi, I enjoyed watching the replay of your game. Both links are fine, though it's nice to see the summary: https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=473497495. If you want to add new games, it's OK to edit your post if I haven't updated the scores (leave your original post in). If I've updated the scores, it's better to make a new post.

The_benniboy 160 - automachtig 152 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=474074070 - focus on economy and Gaia.
First time I do this challenge

Thank you for trying the challenge, and doing the higher level at your first attempt. I hope you enjoyed it.

Score lists updated.

[montybojangles]

Even though I set the "ask for conversions after action" option to always, I'm not being prompted for it after the action. E.g., started the turn with power 0/1/2, converted 1pw->1c, up tech lv2 to lv3 (+3pw) ... <expected another prompt> but the turn ended immediately and the automa played.

Hi. This has now been implemented. I played a game with that option and it worked OK.

[jgpaladin]

jgpaladin 177 - Automa 129
https://boardgamearena.com/11/gaiaproje ... =476193004

Switched things up, better result, not really sure why. I didn't ever even build my PI, which seems wrong for the Terrans but apparently it's not the end-all...

AC on turn 2, moved up science twice before shifting to GP and Nav. Felt coin-starved most of the game. Only 24pts in tech (maxed GP and Nav.)

[montybojangles]

Switched things up, better result, not really sure why. I didn't ever even build my PI, which seems wrong for the Terrans but apparently it's not the end-all... Felt coin-starved most of the game. Only 24pts in tech (maxed GP and Nav.)

It's a good score. Re coin starved: I feel opening Academy with Terrans need steps up economy (or a lot of charge) to make up for the lost benefits of the resources generated by the PI.

Score lists updated. Just over a week of the challenge is left.

[CanBeSarcastic]

CanBeSarcastic 194 - Ultoma 164: https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=478597145
RL + 4m opening. Academy second round. Got Adv Tech on top of Nav in the 4th.
Upgraded to second academy on existing fed.. ran out of power for a third fed. Too spaced out. I had way more than enough power for third fed. Should have planned better to break 200.

[montybojangles]

Upgraded to second academy on existing fed.. ran out of power for a third fed. Too spaced out. I had way more than enough power for third fed. Should have planned better to break 200.

200+ is definitely on, given also you were very short of credits. No PI or 2 tokens round booster make it more difficult to connect widespread planets. Thank you for posting an Ultoma game.

Score lists updated.

[CanBeSarcastic]

Ok wanted to try something new from the high scores of 3vp/m on top of nav.
Tried for a TF route with the adv. tech on top of income "1vp/planet type" then go for level 5 TF.
This didn't beat my other score but was a fun way to play. I made some misplays not getting Nav 2 which caused me to burn some qic for distance unfortunately. But this def had some potential.
Game notes: If i would have gotten a couple 2qic actions it would have been huge (wasnt fast enough for any of them)

CanBeSarcastic 181 - Automa 138: https://boardgamearena.com/3/gaiaprojec ... =480522646#
 
1. RL + 2m (Income2 / TF1)
2. Academy, fed. (Income3.)
3. RL (Income4) Adv Tech (1vp/planet types when passing)-had four types.
4. Dug 4 times - passed 6 types.
5. Academy (Right) to get tech tile Know>PT. (Nav2, TF4, GF3+4). - Passed 7 types.
6. RL - 3vp/gf... got out 4 gaias. Level 5 TF. 2 more feds.

[Jaydash]

My first attempt at the solo month challenge thanks for organizing. Well I suppose my second since I lost my first game.

Jaydash 144vs. Automa 135

Tried to focus on science and skipped the planetary institute all together. Messed up a couple of order things that cost me dearly in the end but happy with my score! See ya next month.

https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=480511683

[montybojangles]

Ok wanted to try something new from the high scores of 3vp/m on top of nav. ...
This didn't beat my other score but was a fun way to play.

It's always nice to see players trying different things. Yes, if you can catch qic actions then that can make a big difference to a score. And as I always say, fun is good .

My first attempt at the solo month challenge thanks for organizing. ... Messed up a couple of order things that cost me dearly in the end but happy with my score! See ya next month.

Thank you for trying it and I look forward to seeing your game(s) for next month's challenge.

Score lists updated.

[montybojangles]

Many congratulations to kespie on maintaining a winning streak and to danuer13 for running the top score very, very close. A big thank you to all who took part.