This topic is for discussion of map #509: The Langstrom AI (Lower Lag)
(http://knucklecracker.com/particlefleet/queryMaps.php?query=thumbnailid&id=509)
Author: Exodus Legate
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The AI's core control center is within our grasp. But sometimes the last few steps... This map took some loving inspiration from AI War, and is my first- I hope i've got both the difficulty and enjoyment about right. Note: Spire ships are strong, but use a lot of energy. Advice: I wouldn't take too long if I were you... the AI isn't going to play nice forever. You've got a while before it really gets annoyed, but once it does... Information: CST- Constructor (3 Lathes, 3 Dischargers). FF- Frigate. DR-Di
I beat your time :P. I'm not sure it's possible to beat 9.1 seconds, but I would be interested to know how if someone pulls it off. I haven't had time to play it through more seriously yet though. I did run the first 5 mins of it and it seems a bit smoother so far.
How is it possible to get a 9 sec time? What am I missing here?
Well, the totem wins the map. The trick is to get energy into it as fast as you can. Turn it on, disable *all* power consumption on your starting ships. Put an amp gem into mine power increase. Unpause.
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Didn't realize the totem was disabled, Thought it was just a red herring.