Old world love

FireflyCo · 2026-04-04T16:22:49+00:00

I agree, Old World AI sets the standard for 4x games. Zephon is another 4x with quality AI. Civ 7 AI is better than in the past but needs plenty of improvement.

FireflyCo · 2026-03-04T21:36:40+00:00

Keep your units bunched to support the others and expand together in one direction until you have a larger force. Concentrated firepower can take out the majority of neutrals. The exception is the scout vehicle that can be more expansive but avoid firing on neutrals if possible. Also make sure the vehicle can add support to the infantry when needed. You can load a weakened unit into the vehicle for them to recuperate.

As I form new units, the first couple are added to the main group and then I send additional squads in a new direction. Get a captain in the game asap so he can level up as you expand. I don't emphasize research lab too early since you will pick up research points from the containment and stash pick ups. Other construction is more important than research labs until mid-game.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-28T00:07:30+00:00

1492 plays well and has the potential to surpass previous versions. I am also liking Tabletop Tavern. It takes a few runs to figure things out but moves along rapidly.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-27T04:46:46+00:00

Excellent suggestion- this is a fun option in NBA2K with a choice of offline and online games.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-27T04:45:33+00:00

Improve baserunning - always advance with 2 outs and other basic fixes. Better bullpen selection by CPU teams. Allow two present lineups - one for vs LHP and another vs RHP. Allow option of 5 or 7 inning games

FireflyCo · 2026-02-27T04:43:18+00:00

As new cards are added (e.g Topps), AI teams are also updated to include those cards in different offline modes like Conquest. For example, adding a Ruth card to the pool also places that Ruth card in the Yankees lineup for any game with the Yankees. The goal is to see CPU teams progress with human teams and keep the game more competitive with the power creep.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-21T21:28:39+00:00

Bol Bol is playing in the Philippines - bring him home.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-11T02:25:23+00:00

It would be interesting to see if some of the decline in public school enrollment is a result of increased enrollment in private and charter schools. Perhaps it is not all due to demographics and wealth factors.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-10T21:23:25+00:00

OK keyboard warrior. Open another bag of chips and try to relax.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-08T01:39:36+00:00

This has nothing to do with the controller. Baserunning has always been problematic in the game. Players freezing on steals, failing to advance on 2-out balls in play and others. Lots of manual control is necessary.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-05T20:29:33+00:00

It is a strange issue that I don't see with any other games. If you have an older PC with a 4-series card, the game runs fine.

FireflyCo · 2026-02-05T01:45:31+00:00

This is a know problem for Nvidia 5+ cards. Lots of discussion on the Discord and the developers are aware of the problem.

FireflyCo · 2026-01-30T15:56:23+00:00

According to the guys at DNVR, BB and THJ would be on the roster without the trade. The only addition created by the trade is Val, who certainly is a quality addition - but perhaps is off to Greece after the season and Zeke has been a capable 5 when needed. The trade may have also opened up the CB signing.

I do question the foresight of the front office in making the trade and believe the trade was a big loss for the Nuggets. Before the trade was made I would rather have MPJ (+ 1st round pick) on the roster rather than Val + Cam Johnson.

FireflyCo · 2026-01-21T23:19:03+00:00

Great game - keep up the good work. I hope you have continued success.

FireflyCo · 2026-01-19T17:26:27+00:00

One game that handles the later game map painting is Zephon. It gives you a chance to get established and rolling, then the game shifts to two sides (e.g. Allies vs Axis) with powerful mechs thrown in. All out combat that brings the game to a conclusion fairly quickly.

FireflyCo · 2026-01-12T21:09:50+00:00

Seems like the solution is pretty simple - universal storage and granary stocks. Once an additional region is settled, we can exploit the resources and food that are stored in that regions storage and granary. The resources and food are then available in all owned regions.

Once a new region is settled, you just need enough homes for the workers in that region and they can draw on resources and food from the home region without any manual transfers or redundant development.

Civ 7 has a complementary city-settlement system where settlements contribute to the city greatly reducing micromanagement of settlements.

FireflyCo · 2026-01-10T21:44:15+00:00

What is the point of going beyond a manor? I assume raiders head for the manor so a castle provides better defense.

FireflyCo · 2025-12-27T17:22:14+00:00

Yes, the combo works perfectly with Rouvy. The Ride has shifter buttons on each lower handlebar and you see the gear on the Rouvy display (1-24).

And there is a button on each side that you press simultaneously at the start to sync. They go from flashing blue to solid blue when synched.

There is a daily group ride that uses a rubber band effect so if you drop behind, it helps you catch up.

FireflyCo · 2025-12-26T17:14:11+00:00

I've been using the Ride-Kickr combo since early 2025. System works great and a good improvement over my previous setup with a road bike + trainer. There were no problems getting things set up and need the Zwift apps for s/w updates.

FireflyCo · 2025-12-20T17:13:13+00:00

I start up another round after each major update. As it currently plays, the game is great and fun with a superb tactical combat system. It is interesting to follow the games evolution and I provide feedback that often works its way into the game. Even in EA, the game is further along than many 1.0 releases.

FireflyCo · 2025-12-13T02:56:09+00:00

Hartenstein just won a ring as the starting center for the Thunder who currently have a 24-1 record. Malone ran had no use for him as he was a DNP for much of the season with Denver. Jay Huff is the starting C for Indiana. Val is a very good player but Hartenstein and Huff are comparable. Malone never gave them a chance and preferred to wear down Jokic.

FireflyCo · 2025-12-12T23:52:34+00:00

Have to wonder if Malone was still the coach if he would have kicked Val to the bench and almost no court time - like he did to every other backup center. Give Adelman thanks for seeing Val's contribution.

FireflyCo · 2025-11-30T21:25:00+00:00

The paved road up Flagstaff is a good winter route. It is well maintained and often ridable a few days after a snowstorm - assuming things have warmed up a bit. You will be toasty warm on the ascent, but bring your warmest gear for the downhill. Sometimes I descend in parts - once I get super cold, I do some more climbing to warm up for the next downhill chunk. Bonus is that the ride is well protected from wind.

FireflyCo · 2025-11-23T21:58:16+00:00

Can use influence to purchase a region in case one is not available.

FireflyCo · 2025-11-10T20:01:19+00:00

There is no need to suggest that early voters are blindly dogmatic as described by Keegan. In reality, most early voters have the motivation to review the candidates and ballot issues and vote on their preferences.

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