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by the-zoidberger
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many OpenRA Matches/Games Do You Play Weekly?
Replies: 7
Views: 4923

How Many OpenRA Matches/Games Do You Play Weekly?

Hi OpenRA Community! As I watched the replay of FiveAces pummeling me during last year's tournament, it occurred to me that I probably don't half as much as stronger players, like FiveAces or Barf, do. So... here's a poll. Me? I often play one match after finishing up work... I suppose that makes me...
by the-zoidberger
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MCV Balance Playtesting
Replies: 162
Views: 139277

I'm confident to say that at least 30% of teams games are won in the first 5 minutes by deploying your MCV inside the enemy base. I've noticed a correlation between players who randomly quit/abort mid-game and players who launch an unsuccessful blitz within the 3 to 5 minutes of a game. Have other ...
by the-zoidberger
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather effects
Replies: 6
Views: 4178

- If there was lightning, clustering shock troopers together could have some interesting/comical side effects. - Spies could be more difficult to spot in heavy rain - arty fire could be blown around in heavy wind - Hurricanes would suck up troops and light vehicles - Accuracy could be diminished in ...
by the-zoidberger
Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is a 100% legal move that is frowned upon?
Replies: 8
Views: 6030

What is a 100% legal move that is frowned upon?

Question: What is a 100% legal move that is frowned upon?

Answer: After waiting 15 minutes to get a match together ---> somebody goes apeshit blitzkrieg within 3 minutes.

:)
by the-zoidberger
Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Differing Build Times????
Replies: 14
Views: 10243

I've been watching that replay and taking notes. ;-)
by the-zoidberger
Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Differing Build Times????
Replies: 14
Views: 10243

Cash flow was the issue. Case closed.
by the-zoidberger
Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Differing Build Times????
Replies: 14
Views: 10243

Differing Build Times????

I recently played a 1 vs. 1 and was beaten pretty badly. I went back to watch the replay because it seemed odd that the opposing play could build so quickly.... See below pictures that I snapped from my iPhone. Pay close attention to the Service Depot and Ore Truck build times. We each had 1 MCV and...
by the-zoidberger
Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Red Alert Global League - Public Registration - Closed
Replies: 19
Views: 19988

Players who rely on the early game light tank block have a terrible habit of leaving their ore trucks unprotected. Hijacking ore trucks from a troll never gets old :)
by the-zoidberger
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cruisers Unable to Force Fire?
Replies: 3
Views: 3446

Cruisers Unable to Force Fire?

I noticed a odd quirk during a recent game.... After getting a few cruisers in place, I was unable to force fire on an enemy's base. I could clearly see the targets, but the cruisers would not fire. After my ally's fly spy plane over the enemy's base, I could briefly target and attack the base. Is t...
by the-zoidberger
Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:56 am
Forum: Competitions and Events
Topic: Red Alert Global League - Announcement, Information, Seeding
Replies: 49
Views: 46609

I'm in the Masters' Division? Ruh roh....

:P
by the-zoidberger
Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marketingplan OpenRA part II
Replies: 30
Views: 22803

I don't think it is to late to advertize the latest release. @The-Zoidberger : can you write a newsitem that conveys OpenRA's strengths and containing links to OpenRA.net & r/OpenRA? Preferably formatted according to Redditformatting . As an active Redditor, I can handle this project. I was thinkin...
by the-zoidberger
Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marketingplan OpenRA part II
Replies: 30
Views: 22803

I'm in for helping with email newsletter and writing duties. Just let me know how and when you want me to assist. :)
by the-zoidberger
Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Creating a marketingplan for OpenRA
Replies: 47
Views: 30279

Lots of good ideas so far :) Who is willing to volunteer their expertise to help expand the OpenRA community? I know there's a lot of bright folks out there because I often get demolished in games. What if we started to assemble a spreadsheet/google doc that has areas of expertise for each contribut...
by the-zoidberger
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Creating a marketingplan for OpenRA
Replies: 47
Views: 30279

What about creating a "Player Bio" section that provides a legit and and/or humorous means to read up on your competition? There could be associated replays and such attached. The old Transformers toys has something like this and it was one of my favorite parts of getting a new toy back in the day. ...
by the-zoidberger
Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Creating a marketingplan for OpenRA
Replies: 47
Views: 30279

Couple ideas to chew on... 1) A monthly OpenaRA newsletter that has progress on new releases, top replays, tips, and other content. There can be a "share with a friend" link etc. I used to do quite a bit of email marketing and would be happy to help with such a project. 2) Work the free angle with t...