#25 - Solo Challenge [September 2024] ENDED
Posted: 01 September 2024, 11:42
The 25th solo challenge is to play the Hadsch Hallas against the automa of the month, the Itars (make sure you select the 'Automa of the month' button), on the RANDOM map. Check that the seed in the automa score panel is 17251920. It is important that you read the Rules section for more details, especially if the seed is not 17251920.
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 2023 challenge.) Play serenely at your leisure: there is no timer pressure!
The August challenge was won by Mallumän, who successfully defended their title - many congratulations to them and everyone else who tried the challenge.
There's elite rank for the top 5 players with winning games 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 Hadsch Hallas. Check that the seed is 17251920 (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 (17251920 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Hadsch Hallas.
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 2023 challenge.) Play serenely at your leisure: there is no timer pressure!
The August challenge was won by Mallumän, who successfully defended their title - many congratulations to them and everyone else who tried the challenge.
There's elite rank for the top 5 players with winning games and cadet rank for everyone else.
- ThorAvatahar 230 vs Ultoma 166 - https://boardgamearena.com/13/gaiaproje ... =569163809 - academy first turn with max econ, second turn federation, from third turn on every turn 3qic action, with both 3qic and 2qic action in last two turns.
- Mallumän 229 vs Ultoma 166 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=557367055 - started with an academy and going up eco. Then sought to expand and gather points using the 3qic action and getting the 1vp/planet type/round advanced tech. Went up in terraforming and navigation later, and used the 2qic action.
- danuer13 202 vs Ultoma 162 - https://boardgamearena.com/13/gaiaproje ... =563495432 - A slightly better try with more QIC actions taken. Eco, nav, terra with no advanced tech, 3 feds/4 fed shields, 36 vp from end game scoring + 36 vp from research.
- Chessmaster_Hex 197 vs Ultoma 159 - https://boardgamearena.com/9/gaiaprojec ... =561883904 - left Academy and pushed science and eco. Afterwards went for terra and navi. Top of the track in science, eco, nav and terra.
- Kelindros 195 vs Ultoma 169 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=559418384 - Opened with left Academy and pushed science and eco. Afterwards went for navigation then terraforming. No advanced tile collected.
- w2_boardgames 179 vs Ultoma 166 - https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=562245706 - PI, nav2. Also advanced on economy. Rushed up later on the Terraforming track to get more different planet types and the federation token.
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 Hadsch Hallas. Check that the seed is 17251920 (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 (17251920 for this challenge), which is next to the heading 'Choose Automa Difficulty Level', and Select the Automa difficulty >> Choose Hadsch Hallas.
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!
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