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I've played a ton more games since posting this, and have yet to encounter this again.

It might require some obscure conditions.  As I recall I had an ally at the time.  He may have died out of my field of view and in the general direction of the stairs.

Hilarious for sure

The score sheet:

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Cogmind - Alpha 13

Name: Shobalk

---[ ESCAPED! ]---

Performance
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Evolutions (9)             4500
Robots Destroyed (286)     1430
Value Destroyed (11317)    11317
Prototype IDs (21)         420
Alien Tech Used (0)        0
Bonus (6595)               6595
              TOTAL SCORE: 24262

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             1368/1600
Matter                     109/300
Energy                     183/190
System Corruption          3%
Temperature                Cool (2)
Location                   Surface

Parts
-------
Power (2)
  Light Quantum Reactor
Propulsion (8)
  Myomer Leg
  Myomer Leg
  Myomer Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Cooled Field Propulsion Drive
  Cooled Q-thruster
Utility (10)
  Advanced Weight Redist. System
  Spectral Analyzer
  Advanced Hacking Suite
Weapon (5)
  Enhanced Nova Cannon
  Advanced Remote Datajack
Inventory (4)
  Light Quantum Reactor
  Enhanced Quantum Rifle
  Enhanced Nova Cannon

Peak State
------------
Power
  Light Antimatter Reactor
  Light Particle Reactor
Propulsion
  Flexi-carbon Leg
  Flexi-carbon Leg
  Armored Leg
  Myomer Leg
  Myomer Leg
  Myomer Leg
  Advanced Myomer Leg
Utility
  Advanced Coolant Injector
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Experimental Energy Well
  Layered Medium Armor Plating
  Advanced Focal Shield
Weapon
  Matter Neutralizer
  Improved Potential Cannon
  Coil Gun
  Railgun
Inventory
  Light Antimatter Reactor
  Light Antimatter Reactor
  Particle Reactor
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Advanced Signal Interpreter
  Improved Particle Charger
  Advanced Transmission Jammer
  Heavy Reflective Plating
  Advanced Focal Shield
  Advanced Hacking Suite
  Heavy Neutron Cannon
  HERF Cannon
  Heavy Disruptor Cannon
  Compact HERF Cannon
  KE Penetrator
  KE Penetrator
  Heavy Rocket Launcher
  Z-bomb Delivery System
[Rating: 149]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Deuterium Engine
  Engine                   Deuterium Engine
  Power Core               Light Fission Core
  Reactor                  Light Antimatter Reactor
Propulsion                 Medium Treads
  Treads                   Medium Treads
  Wheel                    Wheel
  Leg                      Titanium Leg
  Hover Unit               Improved Hover Unit
  Flight Unit              Cooled Q-thruster
Utility                    Large Storage Unit
  Device                   Improved Heat Sink
  Storage                  Large Storage Unit
  Processor                Experimental Targeting Computer
  Hackware                 System Shield
  Protection               Heavy Reactive Plating
Weapon                     Heavy Neutron Cannon
  Energy Gun               Beam Rifle
  Energy Cannon            Heavy Neutron Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Gauss Rifle
  Ballistic Cannon         Improved Light Cannon
  Launcher                 Improved Proton Missile Launcher
  Special Weapon           Advanced Remote Datajack
  Slashing Weapon          Katana

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            6595
  Met Imprinter            300
  Was Imprinted            300
  Win                      3000
  Win Speed                2995
Classes Destroyed          16
  Worker                   12
  Builder                  13
  Hauler                   6
  Recycler                 14
  Operator                 4
  Watcher                  9
  Swarmer                  66
  Grunt                    84
  Brawler                  9
  Duelist                  1
  Protector                1
  Researcher               4
  Sentry                   31
  Hunter                   12
  Programmer               19
  Striker                  1
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           17
  Combat Bots Only         9
Best States                0
  Heat Dissipation         73
  Coolant Potential        100
  Energy Capacity          1420
  Matter Capacity          300
  Sight Range              24
  Robot Scan Range         16
  Terrain Scan Density     60
  Jamming Range            16
  Power Amplification      30
  Additional Mass Support  8
  Overheat Threshold       200
  Armor Coverage (%)       36
  Resistance: KI           40
  Resistance: TH           30
  Weapon Shielding         66
  Evasion (%)              76
  Targeting Accuracy       18
  Recoil Reduction         5
  Particle Charging        25
  Salvage Targeting        2
  Datajack Penetration     80
  Offensive Hacking        14
  Defensive Hacking        10
Matter Collected           6968
  Salvage Created          11668
Parts Attached             359
  Power                    36
  Propulsion               101
  Utility                  91
  Weapon                   131
Parts Lost                 103
  Power                    10
  Propulsion               37
  Utility                  25
  Weapon                   31
Average Slot Usage (%)     89
  Naked Turns              56
Spaces Moved               11209
  Fastest Speed (%)        400
  Average Speed (%)        113
  Slowest Speed (%)        14
  Overloaded Moves         259
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           6
  Cave-ins Triggered       2
Heaviest Build             145
  Greatest Support         171
  Greatest Overweight (x)  13
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          22
  Average Capacity         13
  Most Carried             22
  Average Carried          12
  Final Capacity           4
  Final Carried            3
Core Damage Taken          3561
Average Core Remaining (%) 61
  Depth 11 Exit            100
  Depth 10 Exit            44
  Depth 9 Exit             16
  Depth 8 Exit             85
  Depth 7 Exit             79
  Depth 6 Exit             11
  Depth 5 Exit             93
  Depth 4 Exit             74
  Depth 3 Exit             38
  Depth 2 Exit             50
  Depth 1 Exit             85
Volleys Fired              567
  Largest                  5
  Hottest                  492
Shots Fired                1480
  Gun                      629
  Cannon                   780
  Launcher                 68
  Special                  3
  Kinetic                  647
  Thermal                  637
  Explosive                48
  Electromagnetic          145
Shots Hit Robots           860
  Core Hits                494
Critical Hits              44
  Kills                    22
  Parts Destroyed          22
Overload Shots             0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Heat Surge               0
  Short Circuit            0
  Meltdown                 0
Melee Attacks              39
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 39
  Piercing                 0
Damage Inflicted           32228
  Projectiles              21763
  Explosions               9098
  Melee                    1344
  Ramming                  23
  Kinetic                  6653
  Thermal                  15044
  Explosive                6132
  Electromagnetic          3032
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 1344
  Piercing                 0
Overflow Damage            258
  Projectiles              62
  Explosions               51
  Melee                    145
Self-Inflicted Damage      439
  Shots                    12
  Rammed                   6
Highest Temperature        600
  Average Temperature      108
  Received Heat Transfer   3504
  Shutdowns                6
  Energy Bleed             8
  Interference             4
  Matter Decay             3
  Short Circuit            1
  Damage (minor)           8
  Damage (major)           3
  Damage (core)            1
Highest Corruption         26
  Average Corruption       6
  Message Errors           41
  Matter Fused             43
  Heat Flow Error          19
  Energy Discharge         23
  Parts Rejected           2
  Data loss (map)          0
  Data loss (database)     29
  Misfires                 5
  Misdirections            18
  Targeting Errors         40
  Weapon Failures          9
  Depth 6 End              5
  Depth 4 End              26
  Depth 3 End              2
  Depth 2 End              5
  Depth 1 End              3
Haulers Intercepted        6
Robots Corrupted           4
  Parts Fried              15
Robots Melted              0
  Parts Melted             8
  Heat Transferred         16445
Parts Sabotaged            0
Parts Stolen               0
Parts Stripped             0
Parts Self-Destructed      66
  Prevented                5
Power Chain Reactions      4
Communications Jammed      9
Times Spotted              440
  Peak Tracking Total      14
  Tactical Retreats        55
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             12
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            19
  Indirectly               1
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   4
Traps Extracted            0
  Installed                0
  Triggered                13
Machines Disabled          32
Data Cores Recovered       1
  Used                     0
Machines Hacked            64
  Terminals                41
  Fabricators              4
  Repair Stations          3
  Recycling Units          6
  Scanalyzers              5
  Garrison Access          2
Total Hacks                160
  Successful               75
  Failed                   82
  Catastrophic             20
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   38
  Unauthorized             12
  Terminals                94
  Fabricators              10
  Repair Stations          11
  Recycling Units          15
  Scanalyzers              14
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             48
  Record                   20
  Part Schematic           1
  Robot Schematic          1
  Prototype ID Bank        1
  Open Door                6
  Emergency Access Points  1
  Terminal Index           1
  Alert Level              4
  Transport Status         1
  Zone Layout              1
Hacking Detections         55
  Full Trace Events        5
  Feedback Events          2
  Feedback Corruption      2
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Trojans Installed          5
  Terminals                5
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          0
Fabricators Overloaded     0
Garrisons Disabled         0
Garrisons Compromised      0
Fab Network Shutdowns      0
Robot Schematics Acquired  1
  Robots Built             0
  Total Robot Build Rating 0
  Robot Fabrication Matter 0
  Robot Fabrication Time   0
Part Schematics Acquired   7
  Parts Built              2
  Total Part Build Rating  2
  Part Fabrication Matter  204
  Part Fabrication Time    102
Parts Repaired             3
  Part Repair Time         131
Parts Recycled             0
  Recycled Matter          656
  Retrieved Matter         0
  Retrieved Components     0
Parts Scanalyzed           7
  Part Schematics Acquired 6
  Parts Damaged            0
Robot Analysis Total       0
Robots Rewired             2
Robots Hacked              0
  Non-combat               0
  Combat                   0
Robot Hack Failures        0
Allies Hacked              0
Hacks Repelled             0
Zionite Intel Received     1
  Guard Positions          1
Total Allies               14
  Largest Group            6
  Highest-Rated Group      43
  Highest-Rated Ally       23
Total Orders               11
  EXPLORE                  11
Terraforming Orders        0
  Walls Built              0
  Walls Tunneled           0
Ally Attacks               20
  Total Damage             454
  Kills                    3
Allies Corrupted           0
Allies Melted              0
Peak Influence             839
  Average Influence        124
  Final Influence          39
Maximum Alert Level        3
  Low Security (%)         76
  Level 1                  19
  Level 2                  3
  Level 3                  1
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          56
  Investigation            9
  Extermination            12
  Reinforcement            28
  Assault                  1
  Garrison                 4
  Intercept                2
Derelict Logs Recovered    7
Scrap Searched             11
Exploration Rate (%)       29
  Regions Visited          22
  Pre-discovered Areas     1
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Actions Taken              13239
Turns Passed               16691
  Depth 11                 66
  Depth 10                 648
  Depth 9                  2345
  Depth 8                  1042
  Depth 7                  2106
  Depth 6                  5916
  Depth 5                  911
  Depth 4                  2041
  Depth 3                  770
  Depth 2                  484
  Depth 1                  362
  Scrapyard                66
  Materials                3333
  Factory                  5112
  Research                 689
  Access                   362
  Storage                  702
  Waste                    225
  Lower Caves              3115
  Upper Caves              560
  Proximity Caves          730
  Zion                     1232
  Testing                  565

Prototype IDs
---------------
Advanced Myomer Leg
Cooled Field Propulsion Drive
Electron Diverter
Cooled Q-thruster
Advanced Power Amplifier
Advanced Energy Well
Experimental Energy Well
Gravity Neutralizing Apparatus
Spectral Analyzer
Advanced Salvage Targeting Computer
Experimental Targeting Computer
Experimental Thermal Shield
Improved EM Shotgun
Improved Lightning Gun
Advanced Beam Cannon
Cooled Plasma Cannon
Improved Potential Cannon
Hellfire Missile Launcher
Z-bomb Delivery System

Fabricated
------------
1x Lrg. Storage Unit (-6/Factory)
1x Lrg. Storage Unit (-6/Factory)

Alien Tech Used
-----------------
None

Route
-------
-11/Scrapyard
-10/Materials
-9/Materials (discovered 3 exits: *Mat x2 / *Sto)
-9/Storage
-8/Materials
-7/Factory
-7/Lower Caves
-7/Zion
-6/Proximity Caves
-6/Factory
-6/Waste
-6/Factory (discovered 2 exits: *Low x2)
-6/Lower Caves
-6/Lower Caves (discovered 2 exits: *Fac / [*Dat])
-5/Factory (discovered 3 exits: *Fac / *Upp x2)
-4/Factory
-4/Upper Caves
-4/Upper Caves
-3/Research
-3/Testing
-2/Research
-1/Access
Surface

Game
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Seed: 1484635893
^Manual?: 0
Play Time: 220 min
Sessions: 9
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 6
Lore%: 5
Gallery%: 18
ASCII: 1
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 20/SmallcapsGlow
Map View: 66x50
FOV Handling: Fade In


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Yes.  The factory exit was found and worked as usual.  The run is still going.  I'll attach the score sheet after I complete the run.

In the lower caves I came across a stairway that was indicated as such by the HUD auto-highlight, but no staircase (<) was visible on the map.  Likewise I could not auto-ascend or manually ascend on the give space.

"Screen Shot"

[close]

Never had allies in tow before?

When adjacent to an exit, if you have any allies following you (regardless of where they're located), it highlights an area around the exit. That's the area in which allies will follow when you leave. Any beyond that will be left behind.

They were right next to me.  I'll see if I can reproduce next time I'm in there.  This particular run I wasn't recording, so I don't have anything concrete to share.

Yes it's intended. In that case you'd evolve 4 times at once (gaining 8 slots and all the other benefits you missed) when you get back to the main branch--you just have to be able to reach it

This sort of "multi-evolution" has been in the game for a while, but most players haven't visited the once place where it was possible. This new shortcut was just added, to give players access to Zion and its new features.

Ahh right, you need to get back to the main branch.  Like a trip through storage -> recycling.

That said, you apparently did not fully explore Zion, either, because there are friends there who will help escort you back through the caves!

Hmm I found those fellows the "M"'s I believe.  They followed me around Zion, but didn't pop up the stairs with me when I ascended to the prox caves.  Did I need to something specific to enable the escort?

Wow.  Nicely done!

[really]

In my first a13 run, something *unexpected* happened. I was on -10 and found an entrance to the Mines. Since there is more interesting stuff there now, I said "why the heck not?" and dove in. In there, I met a derelic robot who said I could follow him to a safe place. I took his hidden stair and ended up in Zion (-6). Upon exiting Zion, I ended up somewhere (not Materials but I do no know where) on -5.

I'm not sure that's intended.  I can't think of any reason you'd actually want to skip those evolutions unless you really want to make the game hard.

Ohh man, I'd love to see this.  Double duty with the volley window is probably the best place for it, if you ask me.

Probably related, why do light engines produce more power than not light engines?  Why would I ever not use light engines unless I was absolutely loaded down with lasers?

This isn't entirely accurate.  Have a look at the power source table on the wiki:

http://gridsagegames.com/wiki/Power_Source

Outside of Lgt Ion Engines, the other Lgt versions are inferior in both integrity and storage.  Having a reserve of 200 power vs 50 power is a big deal for combat builds.  Speed runners are usually more concerned about the extra weight.  Supply is equivalent when comparing identical classes of engines.

Ex)

Light Angular Momentum Engine vs. Angular Momentum Engine
Light Deuterium Engine vs. Deuterium Engine

I'm finally done.

Pretty insane finish.  I made it to Access completely loaded.  22/22 inventory, 4 launchers, heavy armor, hacking, drones, etc.  I could not find the exit...  until I found it on my very last move and then got shot in the face (butt?).  It happened so fast that I had to watch it on replay.

Video uploading to the playlist now.

I feel that my play degraded under the constant pressure.

Nice score though.  It would have landed me second behind Decker's insane 52k.

On a side note, this run made me respect EM launchers.  I had a Tesla Bomb launcher that was an absolute beast for the last 2 levels.

On to Alpha 9!

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Cogmind - Alpha 8

Name: Shobalk

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (9)             4500
Robots Destroyed (445)     2225
Value Destroyed (20107)    20107
Prototype IDs (29)         580
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (300)                300
              TOTAL SCORE: 27712

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/1600
Matter                     105/300
Energy                     48/50
System Corruption          32%
Temperature                Cool (0)
Location                   -1/Access

Parts
-------
Power (2)
Propulsion (
Utility (9)
  Experimental Hacking Suite
Weapon (6)

Inventory
-----------
KE Penetrator
Linear Accelerator
Compact Tesla Bomb Launcher

Peak State
------------
Power
  Improved Quantum Reactor
  Light Quantum Reactor
Propulsion
  Centrium Leg
  High-density Centrium Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Biometal Leg
  Biometal Leg
  Centrium Leg
  Centrium Leg
Utility
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Reaction Control System
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Experimental Hacking Suite
  Large Storage Unit
  Improved Transmission Jammer
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Advanced Heat Sink
Weapon
  Fusion Bomb Launcher
  Gamma Rifle
  Heavy Tesla Rifle
  Linear Accelerator
  Enhanced Nova Cannon
  Enhanced Nova Cannon
[Rating: 177]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Particle Reactor
  Engine                   Light Angular Momentum Engine
  Power Core               Enhanced Fission Core
  Reactor                  Particle Reactor
Propulsion                 Medium Treads
  Treads                   Medium Treads
  Wheel                    Wheel
  Leg                      Flexi-carbon Leg
  Hover Unit               Improved Anti-Grav System
  Flight Unit              VTOL Module
Utility                    Large Storage Unit
  Device                   Advanced Heat Sink
  Storage                  Large Storage Unit
  Processor                Advanced Signal Interpreter
  Hackware                 Experimental Hacking Suite
  Protection               Layered Medium Armor Plating
Weapon                     KE Penetrator
  Energy Gun               Plasma Rifle
  Energy Cannon            Enhanced Nova Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            KE Penetrator
  Ballistic Cannon         Linear Accelerator
  Launcher                 Tesla Bomb Launcher
  Slashing Weapon          Makeshift Axe
  Special Melee Weapon     Dirty Datajack

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            300
  Met Data Miner           300
Classes Destroyed          21
  Worker                   33
  Builder                  22
  Tunneler                 2
  Hauler                   6
  Recycler                 19
  Mechanic                 2
  Operator                 2
  Watcher                  11
  Swarmer                  99
  Saboteur                 1
  Grunt                    122
  Brawler                  12
  Duelist                  7
  Protector                1
  Sentry                   29
  Hunter                   34
  Programmer               35
  Behemoth                 1
  Samaritan                1
  Fireman                  5
  Hero                     1
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           32
  Combat Bots Only         16
Matter Collected           12499
  Salvage Created          19980
Parts Attached             489
  Power                    42
  Propulsion               129
  Utility                  120
  Weapon                   198
Parts Lost                 186
  Power                    18
  Propulsion               41
  Utility                  49
  Weapon                   78
Average Slot Usage (%)     92
  Naked Turns              2
Spaces Moved               12762
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        71
  Slowest Speed (%)        8
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           11
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             169
  Greatest Overweight (x)  27
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          28
  Most Items Carried       22
  Average Items Carried    16
Core Damage Taken          3843
Average Core Remaining (%) 67
  Depth 10 Exit            48
  Depth 9 Exit             94
  Depth 8 Exit             90
  Depth 6 Exit             11
  Depth 5 Exit             116
  Depth 4 Exit             91
  Depth 3 Exit             75
  Depth 2 Exit             81
Volleys Fired              739
  Largest                  6
  Hottest                  526
Shots Fired                1998
  Gun                      1295
  Cannon                   490
  Launcher                 213
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  986
  Thermal                  579
  Explosive                134
  Electromagnetic          299
Shots Hit Robots           1225
  Core Hits                810
Overload Shots             0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Heat Surge               0
  Short Circuit            0
  Meltdown                 0
Melee Attacks              42
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 41
  Piercing                 0
Damage Inflicted           61471
  Projectiles              27231
  Explosions               33124
  Melee                    1018
  Ramming                  98
  Kinetic                  14808
  Thermal                  9744
  Explosive                26633
  Electromagnetic          9170
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 1018
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      2628
  Shots                    67
  Rammed                   11
Highest Temperature        489
  Average Temperature      99
  Shutdowns                3
  Energy Bleed             4
  Interference             7
  Matter Decay             1
  Short Circuit            0
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           3
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         32
  Average Corruption       5
  Message Errors           56
  Parts Rejected           20
  Data loss (map)          76
  Data loss (database)     38
  Misfires                 10
  Misdirections            40
  Targeting Errors         80
  Weapon Failures          17
  Depth 10 End             2
  Depth 5 End              5
  Depth 4 End              2
  Depth 3 End              17
  Depth 2 End              8
Haulers Intercepted        6
Robots Corrupted           21
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          35
Communications Jammed      804
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             4
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            2
  Indirectly               2
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Data Cores Recovered       0
  Used                     0
Machines Hacked            32
  Terminals                23
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          1
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          2
Total Hacks                85
  Successful               42
  Failed                   37
  Catastrophic             14
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   26
  Unauthorized             11
  Terminals                54
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          2
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          3
Terminal Hacks             57
  Record                   14
  Part Schematic           3
  Robot Schematic          3
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        4
  Open Door                2
  Level Access Points      1
  Branch Access Points     1
  Emergency Access Points  0
  Machine Index            0
  Terminal Index           1
  Fabricator Index         0
  Repair Station Index     0
  Recycling Unit Index     0
  Scanalyzer Index         0
  Garrison Index           0
  Alert Level              2
  Unreport Threat          0
  Locate Traps             1
  Disarm Traps             0
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         1
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      1
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         1
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault Status           0
  Garrison Status          0
  Intercept Status         0
  Recall Investigation     0
  Recall Extermination     0
  Recall Reinforcements    0
  Recall Assault           0
  Hauler Manifests         0
  Registered Components    0
  Registered Prototypes    0
  Zone Layout              2
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         23
  Full Trace Events        2
  Feedback Events          0
  Feedback Corruption      0
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Trojans Installed          2
  Terminals                2
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          0
Fabricators Overloaded     0
Garrisons Disabled         2
Garrisons Compromised      0
Robot Schematics Acquired  3
  Robots Built             0
  Total Robot Build Rating 0
  Robot Fabrication Matter 0
  Robot Fabrication Time   0
Part Schematics Acquired   3
  Parts Built              0
  Total Part Build Rating  0
  Part Fabrication Matter  0
  Part Fabrication Time    0
Parts Repaired             0
  Part Repair Time         0
Parts Recycled             0
  Recycled Matter          0
  Retrieved Matter         0
  Retrieved Components     0
Parts Scanalyzed           0
  Part Schematics Acquired 0
  Parts Damaged            0
Robot Analysis Total       0
Robots Rewired             4
Robots Hacked              0
  Non-combat               0
  Combat                   0
  Parse                    0
  Link                     0
  Rebooted                 0
  Overloaded               0
  Assimilated              0
  Manual                   0
  Secondary                0
Robot Hack Failures        1
Allies Hacked              0
Hacks Repelled             0
Total Allies               8
  Largest Group            2
  Highest-Rated Group      76
  Highest-Rated Ally       44
Total Orders               4
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  4
  RETURN                   0
Terraforming Orders        0
  Walls Built              0
  Walls Tunneled           0
Ally Attacks               14
  Total Damage             333
  Kills                    2
Allies Corrupted           0
Allies Melted              0
Peak Influence             1928
  Average Influence        383
  Final Influence          1823
Maximum Alert Level        5
  Low Security (%)         53
  Level 1                  13
  Level 2                  14
  Level 3                  8
  Level 4                  6
  Level 5                  3
Squads Dispatched          32
  Investigation            2
  Extermination            13
  Reinforcement            9
  Assault                  5
  Garrison                 3
  Intercept                0
Derelict Logs Recovered    13
Exploration Rate (%)       32
  Regions Visited          25
  Pre-discovered Areas     3
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Actions Taken              15271
Turns Passed               23137
  Depth 11                 60
  Depth 10                 1125
  Depth 9                  742
  Depth 8                  1279
  Depth 7                  4210
  Depth 6                  5621
  Depth 5                  3463
  Depth 4                  1786
  Depth 3                  1339
  Depth 2                  1785
  Depth 1                  1727
  Scrapyard                60
  Materials                2434
  Factory                  3653
  Research                 3124
  Access                   1727
  Mines                    712
  Lower Caves              5416
  Upper Caves              2467
  Proximity Caves          1676
  Zion                     1720
  Data Miner               148

Prototype IDs
---------------
Enhanced Fission Core
Improved Quantum Reactor
Enhanced Flexi-carbon Leg
High-density Centrium Leg
Experimental Cesium-ion Thruster
Heavy Particle Gun
Storm Laser
Heavy Wave Gun
Heavy Dispersion Rifle
Precision Shock Rifle
Heavy Tesla Rifle
Improved Assault Rifle
Enhanced Autogun
Neutron Missile Launcher
Ragnarok Missile Launcher
Tesla Bomb Launcher
Compact Tesla Bomb Launcher
Experimental Signal Interpreter
Experimental Power Amplifier
Inertial Stasis Machine
Centrium Light Armor Plating
Experimental Core Analyzer
Advanced Salvage Targeting Computer
Experimental Hacking Suite
Improved Fusion Compressor
Combat Drone Bay

Alien Tech Recovered
----------------------
None

Route
-------
-11/Scrapyard
-10/Materials
-10/Mines
-9/Materials
-9/Mines
-8/Materials
-7/Factory
-7/Lower Caves
-7/Lower Caves
-7/Data Miner
-6/Proximity Caves
-6/Factory
-6/Lower Caves
-6/Lower Caves
-6/Zion
-5/Proximity Caves
-5/Factory
-5/Upper Caves
-5/Upper Caves
-4/Factory
-4/Upper Caves
-4/Upper Caves
-3/Research
-2/Research
-1/Access

Game
------
Seed: Shotty Mayhem
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 327 min
Sessions: 17
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 52
ASCII: 1
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 20/Terminus
Map View: 66x50
FOV Handling: Fade In


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So first i would like to say im def gonna buy this game it looks exactly like my kinda thing but the real question i have is when buy the game will I be able to download it not only on my desktop but my laptop as well.

Yes.  You'll receive a download link that you can use to keep the game up to date on any of your machines.

I can not wait to get started on this.  I'm still working through weekly seed #42 Shotty Mayhem.  It's been going on for a while....  four separate trips to the caves!

As soon as I'm done, I'll be digging into this.

Incidentally, if the next seed isn't "Fabulous", you're doing it wrong

Wow.  Nice!  I'm going to have to watch this.

I just ascended to -6 and did an immediate stats "s".  My mass was displayed as 763/84.  After closing the window and re-opening, the mass was reported correctly.

You can see it in action in this video clip.

Kyzrati did not, to my knowledge, do such a thing.

Lol!

I'm a little behind on running this weeks seed, but it's going down.  Currently on -6 with a trip through the caves. 

Shotty Mayhem (minus the shotguns) playlist

On a side note, Prox. Caves seem to be really deadly.  I'd like to explore them a bit, but I usually have to bail due to getting my butt kicked.  Is there anything worth looking for in there, or just find the exit and get out?

You can kill the data miner in a single shot. I katana-sliced him to death. He drops his hackware, system-mapper. It gives you +30 to hack!!

That is so awesome

I'd be in favor of reintroducing the need to acquire storage through one of the other means.

I wouldn't

Not sure if I'll make it back for this one, but the DCSS tournament is winding down, so I'll be able to jump back into the weekly seeds soon!

And I don't recommend visiting a garrison that early.  It's full of nothing but bad guys .

I had planned on heading into the caves with a combat build, but I made a critical mistake.  I didn't find the storage unit cache, and as a result I was stuck with an inventory of 4 for the entire run.

I made the decision to forgo the caves because I knew I wouldn't be able to survive the part attrition. 

As I continued on, I still didn't find a storage unit and was too committed to combat to effectively switch to stealth.  I died eventually due to the lack of spare parts.

Spoiler

Cogmind - Alpha 8

Name: Shobalk

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (5)             2500
Robots Destroyed (107)     535
Value Destroyed (4424)     4424
Prototype IDs (3)          60
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 7519

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/1000
Matter                     117/300
Energy                     50/50
System Corruption          8%
Temperature                Cool (0)
Location                   -5/Factory

Parts
-------
Power (1)
Propulsion (5)
Utility (7)
  Transmission Jammer
Weapon (4)

Inventory
-----------
Improved Heat Sink

Peak State
------------
Power
  Micro Fission Core
Propulsion
  Medium Treads
  Improved Treads
  Medium Treads
  Improved Medium Treads
Utility
  Advanced Signal Interpreter
  Improved Hacking Suite
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Layered Heavy Armor Plating
  Advanced Sensor Array
  Advanced Heat Sink
Weapon
  Mass Driver
  Tesla Rifle
  High-powered Shock Rifle
  Wave Gun
[Rating: 76]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Improved Deuterium Engine
  Engine                   Improved Deuterium Engine
  Power Core               Micro Fission Core
Propulsion                 Durable Treads
  Treads                   Durable Treads
  Leg                      Aluminum Leg
  Flight Unit              Nuclear Pulse Array
Utility                    Advanced Signal Interpreter
  Device                   Advanced Sensor Array
  Storage                  Compact Battery
  Processor                Advanced Signal Interpreter
  Hackware                 Improved Hacking Suite
  Protection               Hardened Heavy Armor Plating
Weapon                     Advanced Assault Cannon
  Energy Gun               Heavy Particle Gun
  Energy Cannon            Phase Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Improved Assault Rifle
  Ballistic Cannon         Advanced Assault Cannon
  Launcher                 Precision Grenade Launcher

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          11
  Worker                   4
  Builder                  4
  Hauler                   2
  Recycler                 8
  Watcher                  7
  Swarmer                  30
  Grunt                    19
  Duelist                  1
  Sentry                   15
  Hunter                   7
  Programmer               10
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           7
  Combat Bots Only         5
Matter Collected           2698
  Salvage Created          3859
Parts Attached             136
  Power                    17
  Propulsion               21
  Utility                  44
  Weapon                   54
Parts Lost                 42
  Power                    3
  Propulsion               10
  Utility                  11
  Weapon                   18
Average Slot Usage (%)     87
  Naked Turns              2
Spaces Moved               3855
  Fastest Speed (%)        285
  Average Speed (%)        80
  Slowest Speed (%)        40
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           2
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             66
  Greatest Overweight (x)  16
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          4
  Most Items Carried       4
  Average Items Carried    3
Core Damage Taken          1265
Average Core Remaining (%) 90
  Depth 10 Exit            100
  Depth 9 Exit             77
  Depth 8 Exit             92
  Depth 7 Exit             94
  Depth 6 Exit             90
Volleys Fired              230
  Largest                  4
  Hottest                  273
Shots Fired                563
  Gun                      318
  Cannon                   218
  Launcher                 27
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  250
  Thermal                  208
  Explosive                27
  Electromagnetic          78
Shots Hit Robots           352
  Core Hits                188
Overload Shots             0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Heat Surge               0
  Short Circuit            0
  Meltdown                 0
Melee Attacks              0
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Damage Inflicted           10522
  Projectiles              7453
  Explosions               3057
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  12
  Kinetic                  3865
  Thermal                  3050
  Explosive                2633
  Electromagnetic          962
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      431
  Shots                    9
  Rammed                   2
Highest Temperature        326
  Average Temperature      96
  Shutdowns                0
  Energy Bleed             1
  Interference             2
  Matter Decay             0
  Short Circuit            0
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           0
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         8
  Average Corruption       3
  Message Errors           19
  Parts Rejected           6
  Data loss (map)          27
  Data loss (database)     13
  Misfires                 4
  Misdirections            10
  Targeting Errors         13
  Weapon Failures          1
  Depth 7 End              4
  Depth 6 End              2
Haulers Intercepted        2
Robots Corrupted           0
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          14
Communications Jammed      85
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             18
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            0
  Indirectly               0
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Data Cores Recovered       0
  Used                     0
Machines Hacked            22
  Terminals                18
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          1
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          3
Total Hacks                59
  Successful               22
  Failed                   37
  Catastrophic             10
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   21
  Unauthorized             16
  Terminals                54
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          1
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          4
Terminal Hacks             15
  Record                   0
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        0
  Open Door                0
  Level Access Points      0
  Branch Access Points     1
  Emergency Access Points  1
  Machine Index            0
  Terminal Index           0
  Fabricator Index         0
  Repair Station Index     0
  Recycling Unit Index     0
  Scanalyzer Index         0
  Garrison Index           0
  Alert Level              3
  Unreport Threat          3
  Locate Traps             0
  Disarm Traps             1
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         0
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      1
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         0
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault Status           0
  Garrison Status          0
  Intercept Status         0
  Recall Investigation     0
  Recall Extermination     0
  Recall Reinforcements    0
  Recall Assault           0
  Hauler Manifests         3
  Registered Components    1
  Registered Prototypes    0
  Zone Layout              1
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         19
  Full Trace Events        1
  Feedback Events          1
  Feedback Corruption      1
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Trojans Installed          4
  Terminals                4
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          0
Fabricators Overloaded     0
Garrisons Disabled         2
Garrisons Compromised      0
Robot Schematics Acquired  0
  Robots Built             0
  Total Robot Build Rating 0
  Robot Fabrication Matter 0
  Robot Fabrication Time   0
Part Schematics Acquired   0
  Parts Built              0
  Total Part Build Rating  0
  Part Fabrication Matter  0
  Part Fabrication Time    0
Parts Repaired             0
  Part Repair Time         0
Parts Recycled             0
  Recycled Matter          0
  Retrieved Matter         0
  Retrieved Components     0
Parts Scanalyzed           0
  Part Schematics Acquired 0
  Parts Damaged            0
Robot Analysis Total       0
Robots Rewired             0
Robots Hacked              0
  Non-combat               0
  Combat                   0
  Parse                    0
  Link                     0
  Rebooted                 0
  Overloaded               0
  Assimilated              0
  Manual                   0
  Secondary                0
Robot Hack Failures        0
Allies Hacked              0
Hacks Repelled             0
Total Allies               13
  Largest Group            8
  Highest-Rated Group      50
  Highest-Rated Ally       10
Total Orders               18
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  18
  RETURN                   0
Terraforming Orders        0
  Walls Built              0
  Walls Tunneled           0
Ally Attacks               0
  Total Damage             0
  Kills                    0
Allies Corrupted           0
Allies Melted              0
Peak Influence             516
  Average Influence        173
  Final Influence          481
Maximum Alert Level        2
  Low Security (%)         74
  Level 1                  15
  Level 2                  9
  Level 3                  0
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          21
  Investigation            4
  Extermination            8
  Reinforcement            9
  Assault                  0
  Garrison                 0
  Intercept                0
Derelict Logs Recovered    0
Exploration Rate (%)       29
  Regions Visited          7
  Pre-discovered Areas     0
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Actions Taken              4956
Turns Passed               7213
  Depth 11                 48
  Depth 10                 137
  Depth 9                  407
  Depth 8                  687
  Depth 7                  2705
  Depth 6                  1550
  Depth 5                  1679
  Scrapyard                48
  Materials                1231
  Factory                  5934

Prototype IDs
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Heavy Particle Gun
Improved Assault Rifle
Precision Grenade Launcher

Alien Tech Recovered
----------------------
None

Route
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-11/Scrapyard
-10/Materials
-9/Materials
-8/Materials
-7/Factory
-6/Factory
-5/Factory

Game
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Seed: Dark Depths
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 91 min
Sessions: 3
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 50
ASCII: 0
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 20/Terminus
Map View: 66x50
FOV Handling: Fade In


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[close]

I would rank DCSS in my top 10 games of all time.  After Cogmind reaches 1.0, it may not be far behind.

Cogmind is grand fun, but a very different game from DCSS.  As Kyzrati mentioned, check out some let's plays.  They'll go a long way in helping you determine if this game is right for you.

I would also like to mention that the visuals for Cogmind are the best of any "true" Roguelike that's available.  It's akin to a work of art in some respects.  As you first begin to experience the game, there will be a few moments where you'll just look at your screen with your mouth agape.

I know there has been some griping over the price, but there is supreme value for your dollar here.  In hindsight I would have paid $100 for this game.  I want to see Cogmind 2.

Heal up my man!

A new type of propulsion that allows you to move at a speed of 100 for 5 turns. 

After this point there is a 33% chance that, on each subsequent move, your Cogmind falls over and breaks something.