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Hamlet posted 07-12-99 07:00 AM ET
Poor old Lal.
No one seems to like him.
Calling all Friends of Lal!!!
Show yourselves.
Walk with Lal :-)
Rakeesh posted 07-12-99 08:59 AM ET
I like Lal. Us humanitarians have to stick together.
Basil posted 07-12-99 11:41 PM ET
Nope...I like the University.
Research means better guns (if going the conquest route), more Secret Projects and more of the Fun Stuff. Yup, I get probe-teamed to death occasionally...but once I get the Hunter-Seeker Algorithm, the probe teams go bye-bye.
Hamlet posted 07-13-99 08:27 AM ET
Rakeesh: ^5...Lal rocks. :-)
Basil: True, the University does get a lot of research but I find that playing even on Librarian levels or higher (haven't tried transcend) I generally manage to at least keep up with him in tech.
And Lal's raw population advantage means that he can churn out the resources to suppport a rather large army.
University is pretty good tho I admit. I generally try to keep them as Pact Brothers cos it gets rather messy if I don't ;-)
Rakeesh posted 07-13-99 04:57 PM ET
Speaking of peacekeepers and university, Somebody should make a hybrid type faction. That'd be interesting, although it'd make the game a little easy.
itdoesntfit posted 07-13-99 08:01 PM ET
Lal is the only stable nation. I agree all-the-way
mindwormh8er posted 07-13-99 09:51 PM ET
Lal is the stupidest guy ever! he always lies to you, wants your research, then attacks you when you want something!
Lal sux big
itdoesntfit posted 07-13-99 10:04 PM ET
Minidwormh8er you suck! You can't even spell the word you fool! Lal's the best (well only if you play as him) and plus, the Hive pulls that trick even more effectively. They steal every thing you have (your cities, money, and tech) and they fight you big time. Miriam isn't as devastating, but she always places her units right in front of your cities, regardless of treaties. And if you ever ask her to leave, she attacks you!
5thbusiness posted 07-13-99 10:43 PM ET
I like Lal as well, and have had some of my most interesting and challenging games playing him. The population and talent advantages are subtle, but can be difficult to overcome in the long game, playing either as Lal or against him. He's also the nearest thing to a "good guy" among the cast of faction leaders, which has it's appeal (some times). The university is also a lot of fun to play, and not a faction you want as an enemy.
Hamlet posted 07-14-99 05:47 AM ET
5th Business: I'd agree totally
Lal is the only sane person among all the Faction Leaders. Plus, he's a pretty decent chap. Rather likeable (although this has NOTHING to do with his playability, I do find that playing as someone you like does give you that little bit of extra satisfaction.)
mindwormh8er: If you see this, why don't you try being positive. Instead of bitching about someone you don't like why don't you go somewhere where you can make constructive comments on a faction you DO like.
Walk with Lal, ol'boy.
Rakeesh: Peacekeepers + University would be a bit too powerful. Lal's stability combined with Zaks research would kick the collective ass of the other factions easily.
Itdoesntfit: Yup...Miriam does seem to be unable to grasp the meaning of the word 'treaty' but that isn't much of a problem.
UN Shard Rovers vs Believer Laser Squads.
Its kinda sad really...but...its satisfying.
itdoesntfit posted 07-14-99 11:38 PM ET
After playing several games, I realize that Gaian's are worth playing. You should try them.
ZyXEL posted 07-15-99 02:10 AM ET
Yeah, Lal is OK. I have actually never played with him.
I can say that I like him. Until he sends me a probe. Then his cooked and fried and dead
�oki
-'Ok, Lal, live for now.'-
Kaljar posted 07-15-99 04:09 AM ET
Lal rules, but so do some others. University is good, as are most of the factions. The only factions with which I don't like/ aren't good are the believers, Morgan Industries and, to some extent, the Spartans. The Spartans, however, can be very successful, maybe it was just some very unlucky games.
Btw, itdoesn'tfit, how long have you owned the game?
Neo Zakharov posted 07-17-99 01:14 PM ET
I respect Lal, especially since he can really rain on my faction's picnic. But I really don't like him. He gets on my nerves, and it seems like he always asks for something. But he's better than, say, Believers, Spartans, or sometimes (in lower difficulty levels) the Hive.
The weak always strive to get weaker. ~Magus Zeal
Colon posted 07-21-99 07:27 PM ET
I'm playing a game as the Gaians right now, and the PK's are about the biggest bastards on Planet right now (except of the Morgan's of course, those polluting maniacs ), they conquered both the Believers and the University, constantly ask for tech and always getting into war with my allies the Hive. (didn't had much choice, since the Spartans and the PK's refuse to sign a treaty)

Hamlet posted 07-24-99 11:59 PM ET
heheh
Peacekeepers are beginning to sound not too peaceful eh?
But then again, we should all tremember the old saying: "He who would have peace should prepare for war."
PK's rule :-)
warmachine posted 07-25-99 08:16 PM ET
As I've said before, how do you think peace is kept? Force.
I like the PKs as their abilities combine to create bigger bases. This means better productivity and more votes. The higher manufacturing capacity and automatic governer infiltrators gives you that edge in warfare.
Matthew Greet
Shadow1188 posted 07-26-99 10:47 AM ET
Yeah, I PK's my favorite faction. They're easy to play, and have a nice tech advantage early in the game (They start half way to Secrets Of The Human Brain). Plus you can get a lot of Secret Projects easily because of his ability to handly large populations. The first thing that attracted me too the PK's was Lal's bio (first faction I played).
Paladinian posted 07-28-99 02:09 PM ET
I really did not think that Lal was any good...until I fought someone who knew how to actually use him. Then I learnt my leason. The PKs definately have their merits (although the beloved Gaians are none the less superior)
The bizare thing about Lal is that, although he is suposed to be the most trustworthy faction leader, he is always the most blood thirsty, ruthless, and treacherous.
"It's not easy being Green"
Kermit the Frog
R A Spottiswood posted 07-29-99 05:18 AM ET
It depends on whether I am playing as him or against him. The Peacekeepers are designed for maximum growth and strong diplomacy and politics. That is exactly my style of gameplay. They are perfectly suited to me and my favourite faction to play.
On the other hand, I don't like him as an opposing Leader. I have never figured out how to get along with him and we usually end up at war. It is especially frustrating how we both regard Yang as a natural enemy -- but if I am crusing Yang, Lal will stop his war with Yang and attack me! It's true: Lal believes in the peace of death.
RAS
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Author	Topic: Does anyone else like Lal?
Hamlet	posted 07-12-99 07:00 AM ET Poor old Lal. No one seems to like him. Calling all Friends of Lal!!! Show yourselves. Walk with Lal :-)
Rakeesh	posted 07-12-99 08:59 AM ET I like Lal. Us humanitarians have to stick together.
Basil	posted 07-12-99 11:41 PM ET Nope...I like the University. Research means better guns (if going the conquest route), more Secret Projects and more of the Fun Stuff. Yup, I get probe-teamed to death occasionally...but once I get the Hunter-Seeker Algorithm, the probe teams go bye-bye.
Hamlet	posted 07-13-99 08:27 AM ET Rakeesh: ^5...Lal rocks. :-) Basil: True, the University does get a lot of research but I find that playing even on Librarian levels or higher (haven't tried transcend) I generally manage to at least keep up with him in tech. And Lal's raw population advantage means that he can churn out the resources to suppport a rather large army. University is pretty good tho I admit. I generally try to keep them as Pact Brothers cos it gets rather messy if I don't ;-)
Rakeesh	posted 07-13-99 04:57 PM ET Speaking of peacekeepers and university, Somebody should make a hybrid type faction. That'd be interesting, although it'd make the game a little easy.
itdoesntfit	posted 07-13-99 08:01 PM ET Lal is the only stable nation. I agree all-the-way
mindwormh8er	posted 07-13-99 09:51 PM ET Lal is the stupidest guy ever! he always lies to you, wants your research, then attacks you when you want something! Lal sux big
itdoesntfit	posted 07-13-99 10:04 PM ET Minidwormh8er you suck! You can't even spell the word you fool! Lal's the best (well only if you play as him) and plus, the Hive pulls that trick even more effectively. They steal every thing you have (your cities, money, and tech) and they fight you big time. Miriam isn't as devastating, but she always places her units right in front of your cities, regardless of treaties. And if you ever ask her to leave, she attacks you!
5thbusiness	posted 07-13-99 10:43 PM ET I like Lal as well, and have had some of my most interesting and challenging games playing him. The population and talent advantages are subtle, but can be difficult to overcome in the long game, playing either as Lal or against him. He's also the nearest thing to a "good guy" among the cast of faction leaders, which has it's appeal (some times). The university is also a lot of fun to play, and not a faction you want as an enemy.
Hamlet	posted 07-14-99 05:47 AM ET 5th Business: I'd agree totally Lal is the only sane person among all the Faction Leaders. Plus, he's a pretty decent chap. Rather likeable (although this has NOTHING to do with his playability, I do find that playing as someone you like does give you that little bit of extra satisfaction.) mindwormh8er: If you see this, why don't you try being positive. Instead of bitching about someone you don't like why don't you go somewhere where you can make constructive comments on a faction you DO like. Walk with Lal, ol'boy. Rakeesh: Peacekeepers + University would be a bit too powerful. Lal's stability combined with Zaks research would kick the collective ass of the other factions easily. Itdoesntfit: Yup...Miriam does seem to be unable to grasp the meaning of the word 'treaty' but that isn't much of a problem. UN Shard Rovers vs Believer Laser Squads. Its kinda sad really...but...its satisfying.
itdoesntfit	posted 07-14-99 11:38 PM ET After playing several games, I realize that Gaian's are worth playing. You should try them.
ZyXEL	posted 07-15-99 02:10 AM ET Yeah, Lal is OK. I have actually never played with him. I can say that I like him. Until he sends me a probe. Then his cooked and fried and dead �oki -'Ok, Lal, live for now.'-
Kaljar	posted 07-15-99 04:09 AM ET Lal rules, but so do some others. University is good, as are most of the factions. The only factions with which I don't like/ aren't good are the believers, Morgan Industries and, to some extent, the Spartans. The Spartans, however, can be very successful, maybe it was just some very unlucky games. Btw, itdoesn'tfit, how long have you owned the game?
Neo Zakharov	posted 07-17-99 01:14 PM ET I respect Lal, especially since he can really rain on my faction's picnic. But I really don't like him. He gets on my nerves, and it seems like he always asks for something. But he's better than, say, Believers, Spartans, or sometimes (in lower difficulty levels) the Hive. The weak always strive to get weaker. ~Magus Zeal
Colon	posted 07-21-99 07:27 PM ET I'm playing a game as the Gaians right now, and the PK's are about the biggest bastards on Planet right now (except of the Morgan's of course, those polluting maniacs ), they conquered both the Believers and the University, constantly ask for tech and always getting into war with my allies the Hive. (didn't had much choice, since the Spartans and the PK's refuse to sign a treaty)
Hamlet	posted 07-24-99 11:59 PM ET heheh Peacekeepers are beginning to sound not too peaceful eh? But then again, we should all tremember the old saying: "He who would have peace should prepare for war." PK's rule :-)
warmachine	posted 07-25-99 08:16 PM ET As I've said before, how do you think peace is kept? Force. I like the PKs as their abilities combine to create bigger bases. This means better productivity and more votes. The higher manufacturing capacity and automatic governer infiltrators gives you that edge in warfare. Matthew Greet
Shadow1188	posted 07-26-99 10:47 AM ET Yeah, I PK's my favorite faction. They're easy to play, and have a nice tech advantage early in the game (They start half way to Secrets Of The Human Brain). Plus you can get a lot of Secret Projects easily because of his ability to handly large populations. The first thing that attracted me too the PK's was Lal's bio (first faction I played).
Paladinian	posted 07-28-99 02:09 PM ET I really did not think that Lal was any good...until I fought someone who knew how to actually use him. Then I learnt my leason. The PKs definately have their merits (although the beloved Gaians are none the less superior) The bizare thing about Lal is that, although he is suposed to be the most trustworthy faction leader, he is always the most blood thirsty, ruthless, and treacherous. "It's not easy being Green" Kermit the Frog
R A Spottiswood	posted 07-29-99 05:18 AM ET It depends on whether I am playing as him or against him. The Peacekeepers are designed for maximum growth and strong diplomacy and politics. That is exactly my style of gameplay. They are perfectly suited to me and my favourite faction to play. On the other hand, I don't like him as an opposing Leader. I have never figured out how to get along with him and we usually end up at war. It is especially frustrating how we both regard Yang as a natural enemy -- but if I am crusing Yang, Lal will stop his war with Yang and attack me! It's true: Lal believes in the peace of death. RAS