The Big Ten network is very profitable. I really doubt it will fail.

I think they will get two BCS bids BECAUSE the BCS knows it will fall apart without the Pac-10 and Big Ten which make no mistake, could destroy the BCS if they each grow to 16 teams. I think the BCS will allow it out of self preservation. I think we can also expect to see the SEC grow to 16 and then the remaining ACC and Big East merge to become a fourth 16 team major conference.

I've read some interesting stuff indicating this was all pre-meditated and that the Big Ten has been actively working towards it for years. At first I thought it was just a bunch of conspiracy theories, but it actually seems to have some legs. I wouldn't espouse it as truth, but definitely interesting to consider.

You're an ACC guy right? If so I could certainly imagine your potential displeasure in how things might go. I've been hearing lots of crazy stuff today but latest is UT and TAMU to Big Ten

Ba weep gra na weep ninny bon

/me shakes fists at the Canucks

Don't make me turn on MSN (or I suppose install on this computer first)

You doubt that no one has? So you think someone has? I think that is probable too.

In an alliance that can retal, that might be one means of maximizing final NW =P

I assume everyone knows by now, but I think we can all assume this is a precursor to Nebraska to the Big Ten and the Big-12 disintegrating.

oh wow that is a waste of time. I just discovered that Han 23 2002 I had my 5,000th post on the old forums.

Also, I like this

http://atarchive.gotdns.org:8080/...jsp?thread=448&spec=0

llama llama duck

I thought ViLSE was a Swede? Have I been mislead for all these years?

If I see anyone with more than 25% research labs and more than 100 indy tech I will grab you ten times/day for three days!

I am sure standard retals are applied to outsiders. This wouldn't be landtrading because there is no equity involved - people (clans) are in it for themselves. Growth of ghost acres will almost certainly come out of it. It basically seems like a way to actually land grab in this game like I suspect was originally intended, without it breaking down into war like would happen if someone grabbed you a bunch ordinarily. I think it sounds like a great thing to try.

Orkin is Floridan

You should get OJ and that other dude to play again! Bring it back!

What if someone goes on a grabbing spree, buys up defense and then tag jumps? Is this something that once you're in you can never leave?

Soggy waffle, a nutritious breakfast/pass time

I was interested in DK until I learned of your anti-circle jerk sentiments.

Anyone who makes indy tech is subject to my wrath!

Tim Lincecum's debut wasn't spectacular but he is. One game does not a pitcher make.

I am going to assume this is an FFA reference.

First ten shuffled:

The Kinks - See My Friends
Pink - Get the Party Started
Rammstein - Reise Reise
Hans Zimmer - Patricide
The Pogues - The Battle March Medley
Cake - Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
Coldplay - Amsterdam
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
The Beatles - Don't Bother Me
Michael Andrews - Sixteen Going On Seventeen

I wouldn't. I was using the juxtaposition of something banned with something not banned, but very similar, to show that they should both be banned.

Yes. Have you been living under a rock?

That's not the only thing that combusted... LaF made me Rage a little too much... I didn't even have a sock handy!

I think the purpose of the g tag is so members who want to just all explore in peace don't get involved.

Input a signature in "My Account" up top

Its all a matter of perception. Get high, squint your eyes, open your mind to extreme possibilities... ZenXSHAG is nothing and it is everything. It might even be FBI.

Conflict of interest, Slagpit... don't want you spreading anti-farmville propaganda

Why would missiles be allowed but not special attacks?

How many termites? Is it more fair to say your condo has termites or your termites have a condo? Could you take them in a fight to the death?

farmville? that is bs... if they are playing fluffty online games it should be here!

Whats the coolest new thing with you Trife?

oh hell yeah its Trife!

I'll talk to you on IRC. We can meet in #earthempires on irc.earthempires.com

Awesome, the implementation seems great

What would the purpose of submarines be?

I had site access to Quebec for years and while they were all francophones, they all spoke at least basic English as well. As for HAN&Elitez I can't speak to the English spoken on their membership as a whole. I spoke to a number of Elitez over time and they all spoke English well, but I approached no where near their entire membership to judge.



That is an interesting point, particularly the customer service issues, moderating in foreign languages, etc. I suppose if a language was popular it wouldn't be hard to find volunteer mods (sure they might not have the ten years of screening that everyone here already has) but it wouldn't be at all unreasonable to expect.



Sure, English is the international language and it has never been a barrier to anyone you have played with, because the people who don't speak English weren't able to play with you.



That is the big question, is it worth the effort? Well, if it increased membership two fold is it worth it? Five? Ten? If Earth got back to 40,000 players, even if they all spoke different languages, it would be well worth it. First language would have to be Chinese (and all the inherent difficulties with that) I think. Maybe Bengali and Hindi. Spanish is a very obvious choice (and maybe the easiest big language for many reasons). Is it worth the effort? No way to know until you try.

If one friend understands basic English, they can spread it to their friends. All we need is one person to point to it before the flood gates can open =P

I do think the wiki idea isn't terribly bad... like if there was a list of things in English to be translated, and then people could generate lists of translations in the same format for easy porting. Just send out a message to all players when something like this happens so people who don't read the forums are informed.

k, I'll go with that then.

Ok, that theory is off since he just made a thread... post deleted from there maybe?

Cool. I imagined how it would be done and what you described it was I envisioned. That is why too has six o's in it. ;) I would definitely put it as a lower priority than FB interface.

Topic Posts Views Originator Last Poster Last Post
Could translations draw in more players? 1 18 Detmer God Head Dibs 3.4 mins ago

So in that topic there is one post, 18 views, I originated it, yet Dibs is the last poster (even though my post is actually the only one in there when you check). I know he was irritating some mods so just wondering if this is a bug representing that?

Ok, just making sure... I realized that my order for 999,999,999,999 (or whatever it was) bushels at anything 31 or lower could make me a lot of money exclusively (except I suppose a non-demo could foil it by placing an order for more than $2B which becomes less after commissions) if there wasn't some manner of reordering.

That is a lot of non-English (as first language) speaking countries. I can't imagine it would be toooooo hard to have a language option and make this game accessible to countries, particularly those that don't necessarily have rampant broadband access...

Also, as an idea, for each individual slot you could have a drop down with your countries/clan mates depending on server, and have it not include those which are already full at that pact type.

Non-clan servers I'd say go with your scores page potentially, not really a big deal there.

delicious.

Confirmed active:
US
Canada
UK
Australia
Croatia
Singapore
Sweden
Malaysia

Almost certainly:
Philippines
China
New Zealand
Germany
Serbia

I knew people who played from other countries, but I can't verify if they still play. Like 1200 people is like 6/country average, but obviously the bulk come from US, UK, Canada, Australia now a days.

There used to be.. Domado, Adhemar (or something like that I think) and some other dude... I am sure there were more, but those three from PDM were Mexican.

Klown, very valid point. If something like this is fixed without instant replay, then instant replay is not necessary.