A new month, a new solo challenge. You are to play the Terrans versus the automa of the month, the Itars (select the 'Automa of the month' button), on the Random map. Check that the seed in the automa score panel is 17067888. It is important that you read the Rules section for more details, especially if the seed is not 17067888.
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!
As ever, thank you to everyone who tried the challenge and posted scores. There was a nice variety of games. And I'm declaring joint champions for January's challenge, Nigator for their Alptrauma game and top-scoring kespie.
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 (Itars).
2nd step: Select the difficulty you think you can handle.
3rd step: Select the faction Terrans. Check that the seed is 17067888 (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 Itars faction card (as you would for a normal game) >> Set the custom seed (17067888 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Terrans.
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!
As ever, thank you to everyone who tried the challenge and posted scores. There was a nice variety of games. And I'm declaring joint champions for January's challenge, Nigator for their Alptrauma game and top-scoring kespie.
There's elite rank for the top 5 players and cadet rank for everyone else.
- kespie 205 vs 132 Automa - https://boardgamearena.com/4/gaiaprojec ... =470494126 - Ac opening, up science, then some Nav/Gaia/AI. Went for nav advanced tile.
- danuer13 204 vs Automa 129 - https://boardgamearena.com/1/gaiaprojec ... =471650326 - AC second round, getting advanced tech from nav in the 5th round
- CanBeSarcastic 194 vs Ultoma 164 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=478597145 - RL + 4m opening. Academy second round. Got Adv Tech on top of Nav in the 4th.
- jgpaladin 177 vs Automa 129 - https://boardgamearena.com/11/gaiaproje ... =476193004 - 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.)
- Skynetseven 167 vs Automa 129 - https://boardgamearena.com/gamereview?table=473497495
- The_benniboy 160 - Automachtig 152 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=474074070 - focus on economy and Gaia.
- Jaydash 144 vs Automa 135 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=480511683 - Tried to focus on science and skipped the planetary institute all together.
- condekind 143 vs Automa 132 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=470467141
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 (Itars).
2nd step: Select the difficulty you think you can handle.
3rd step: Select the faction Terrans. Check that the seed is 17067888 (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 Itars faction card (as you would for a normal game) >> Set the custom seed (17067888 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Terrans.
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!
