Weekly Seed #20 [Alpha 5b] [Seed: Recycling Vacation]

[zxc]

This week's seed: Recycling Vacation


The Weekly Seed is open to anyone. High scores are not the only feature of the runs and the main reason for putting this together is to share our experiences, stories, and tactics over the course of your run.

Rules are as follows:

• The Weekly Seed begins from the date this thread is posted and lasts about seven days.
• Make sure you are running the correct version of Cogmind (see thread subject).
• Enter the seed and abort your current game to initiate the seed (more details are below).
• Verify you are not running the tutorial and that the screenshot below of the Scrapyard and Level -10 matches your seed
• Play through the game once. This is a friendly competition and we are all honest people.
• When finished post your scoresheet here (it should be the newest file in /scores) and any other screenshots/stories/strategies you wish to share with the community.
• Due to the spoilerific nature of this thread do not read the comments if you are intending to participate and haven't played your run!
• Any scoresheets submitted after seven days will not be included.
• Good luck!

HOW TO ENTER A SEED

Press F1 to go to the MENU, select OPTIONS, select Seed, and enter this week's seed:




Select GAME, select ABORT:




If you have followed the steps [Manual seed applied: Recycling Vacation] should display in the log window.

Congratulations on entering the seed, now get in there!

[Decker]

Died right away with score 530. What a bad seed.

[Kyzrati]

! Now I'm even more eager to crush this one . I'll be streaming it, though I haven't yet decided when. Probably mid-next week.

[Enno]

first i want to say that the change of the weapon-time-costs are great.
also the a...all together it's more fun to play without going to be easy.

Weekly Seed #Recycling Vacation

...and suddenly Cogmind stands right in front of an Extension-Access-Point. And of course i went in to explore. first a transfer-station, were some u's and r's jump out...and also no enemies, whats goin' on in here ?? than a terminal, a hack for branch-access-point. now i know that we got only ONE of that. one access (labeled Cetus). i look on the map and see the this access-point is miles away from me...so let's go.
but after some doors a heavy beast stands in front of me. i duck back and decide to go another route the exit. a new terminal comes in view, but this one controls only a door. so we hack it and the door's open. and now i begin to notice that the Extension-Branch must be a kind of jail or something, cause i free a T5-YGP(g) and he was very happy and welcomes me with the word "Free at last". ...who knows how long he was arrested in this 1x1chamber. ...he comes with me but we found no other route to the exit and have to pass the beast. but than a second beast plus an carrier wich drops its load. two hunters. after a heavy lost of my parts i decide to run...but without any coverage you are aloud to run round about three moves.

[close]

scoresheet

Cogmind - Alpha 5b

Name: Enno

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (4)             2000
Robots Destroyed (156)     780
Value Destroyed (4140)     4140
Prototype IDs (9)          180
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 7100

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/850
Matter                     273/300
Energy                     50/50
System Corruption          0%
Temperature                Cool (0)
Location                   -6/Extension

Parts
-------
Power (3)
Propulsion (3)
Utility (5)
Weapon (4)

Inventory
-----------
Medium Storage Unit
Improved Light Armor Plating
Improved Footprint Analyzer
Deep Network Scanner

Peak State
------------
Power
  Light Deuterium Engine
  Light Nuclear Core
  Light Nuclear Core
Propulsion
  Light Treads
  Light Treads
  Light Treads
Utility
  High-capacity Storage Unit
  Medium Matter Storage Unit
  Improved Heat Sink
  Improved Footprint Analyzer
  Improved Core Shielding
Weapon
  Particle Cannon
  Arc Projector
  Gatling Laser
  Cooled Plasma Cannon
[Rating: 43]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Light Nuclear Core
  Engine                   Light Ion Engine
  Power Core               Light Nuclear Core
Propulsion                 Light Treads
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Leg                      Aluminum Leg
Utility                    High-capacity Storage Unit
  Device                   Improved Heat Sink
  Storage                  High-capacity Storage Unit
  Processor                Improved Signal Interpreter
  Hackware                 Improved Footprint Analyzer
  Protection               Core Shielding
Weapon                     Improved Assault Rifle
  Energy Gun               Arc Projector
  Energy Cannon            Particle Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Improved Assault Rifle
  Ballistic Cannon         Assault Cannon
  Launcher                 Grenade Launcher

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          14
  Worker                   22
  Builder                  10
  Tunneler                 4
  Hauler                   6
  Recycler                 8
  Mechanic                 1
  Operator                 2
  Watcher                  8
  Swarmer                  19
  Grunt                    46
  Brawler                  5
  Duelist                  4
  Sentry                   17
  Hunter                   4
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           9
  Combat Bots Only         8
Matter Collected           3665
  Salvage Created          5841
Parts Attached             170
  Power                    39
  Propulsion               28
  Utility                  48
  Weapon                   55
Parts Lost                 59
  Power                    18
  Propulsion               7
  Utility                  15
  Weapon                   19
Average Slot Usage (%)     94
  Naked Turns              14
Spaces Moved               2664
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        65
  Slowest Speed (%)        20
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           2
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             64
  Greatest Overweight (x)  9
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          12
  Most Items Carried       12
  Average Items Carried    9
Core Damage Taken          1569
Average Core Remaining (%) 61
  Depth 10 Exit            73
  Depth 9 Exit             40
  Depth 8 Exit             46
  Depth 7 Exit             85
Volleys Fired              333
  Largest                  4
  Hottest                  233
Shots Fired                797
  Gun                      497
  Cannon                   299
  Launcher                 1
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  527
  Thermal                  254
  Explosive                1
  Electromagnetic          15
Shots Hit Robots           507
  Core Hits                220
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           9421
  Projectiles              9245
  Explosions               155
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  21
  Kinetic                  5952
  Thermal                  3157
  Explosive                155
  Electromagnetic          136
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      105
  Shots                    2
  Rammed                   2
Highest Temperature        934
  Average Temperature      133
  Shutdowns                19
  Energy Bleed             4
  Interference             8
  Matter Decay             7
  Short Circuit            2
  Damage (minor)           1
  Damage (major)           6
  Damage (core)            2
Highest Corruption         7
  Average Corruption       6
  Message Errors           1
  Parts Rejected           1
  Data loss (map)          6
  Data loss (database)     0
  Misfires                 1
  Misdirections            0
  Targeting Errors         3
  Weapon Failures          0
  Depth 8 End              7
Haulers Intercepted        6
Robots Corrupted           6
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          12
Communications Jammed      0
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             0
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            0
  Indirectly               0
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Machine Familiarity        34
  Terminals                24
  Fabricators              1
  Repair Stations          5
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              2
  Garrison Access          2
Machines Hacked            30
  Terminals                20
  Fabricators              1
  Repair Stations          5
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              2
  Garrison Access          2
Total Hacks                86
  Successful               41
  Failed                   45
  Catastrophic             8
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   61
  Unauthorized             59
  Terminals                64
  Fabricators              1
  Repair Stations          15
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              4
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             7
  Record                   0
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        1
  Open Door                1
  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              1
  Unreport Threat          1
  Locate Traps             0
  Disarm Traps             0
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         0
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      0
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         0
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault 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              0
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         25
  Full Trace Events        11
  Feedback Events          0
  Feedback Corruption      0
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         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   2
  Parts Built              0
  Total Part Build Rating  0
  Part Fabrication Matter  0
  Part Fabrication Time    0
Parts Repaired             4
  Part Repair Time         140
Parts Recycled             0
  Recycled Matter          0
  Retrieved Matter         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               0
  Largest Group            0
  Highest-Rated Group      0
  Highest-Rated Ally       0
Total Orders               0
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  0
  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             1250
  Average Influence        363
  Final Influence          5
Maximum Alert Level        4
  Low Security (%)         27
  Level 1                  37
  Level 2                  21
  Level 3                  8
  Level 4                  4
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          28
  Investigation            15
  Extermination            0
  Reinforcement            8
  Assault                  3
  Garrison                 2
Exploration Rate (%)       19
  Regions Visited          7
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Turns Passed               5929
  Depth 11                 192
  Depth 10                 452
  Depth 9                  1970
  Depth 8                  1980
  Depth 7                  460
  Depth 6                  875
  Scrapyard                192
  Materials                4402
  Factory                  638
  Extension                697

Prototype IDs
---------------
Heavy Ion Engine
Improved Flight Unit
Improved Medium Laser
Heavy Particle Gun
Advanced Beam Rifle
Improved EM Shotgun
Advanced Beam Cannon
Cooled Plasma Cannon
Improved Assault Rifle
Advanced EMP Blaster
Improved Footprint Analyzer

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

Game
------
Seed: Recycling Vacation
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 97 min
Sessions: 1
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 424
ASCII: 1
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 14/X11B
Map View: 72x54


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[close]

[Kyzrati]

Going to stream this seed tomorrow at the usual time, 10:30 PM EST (Tuesday 12/22). We're going to go with a full offensive build. Weapons. Weapons as far as the eye can see... (and robot corpses, those too)

[Sylverone]

These are the highlights of my brief run. I've been away from the game and I'm still unskilled, so predictable result. But I do keep coming back.

http://imgur.com/a/MnSKI

That initial explosion set the tone, I think. But maybe my biggest mistake was trying to destroy the garrison, especially before I really had the other hostiles off me and had a chance to recover. They just kept pouring out. Working as intended!

Le Points

Cogmind - Alpha 5b

Name: Sylverone

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (0)             0
Robots Destroyed (10)      50
Value Destroyed (319)      319
Prototype IDs (0)          0
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 369

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/250
Matter                     300/300
Energy                     48/50
System Corruption          2%
Temperature                Cool (1)
Location                   -10/Materials

Parts
-------
Power (1)
Propulsion (2)
  Light Treads
Utility (2)
Weapon (2)

Inventory
-----------
Light Ion Engine
Small Storage Unit
Mining Laser
Large Storage Unit

Peak State
------------
Power
  Light Ion Engine
Propulsion
  Aluminum Leg
  Aluminum Leg
Utility
  Small Storage Unit
  Improved Terrain Scanner
Weapon
  Small Laser
  EM Pulse Gun
[Rating: 8]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Light Ion Engine
  Engine                   Light Ion Engine
Propulsion                 Aluminum Leg
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Wheel                    Wheel
  Leg                      Aluminum Leg
Utility                    Improved Terrain Scanner
  Device                   Improved Terrain Scanner
  Storage                  Small Storage Unit
Weapon                     Small Laser
  Energy Gun               Small Laser
  Ballistic Gun            Assault Rifle
  Special Weapon           Mining Laser

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          4
  Tunneler                 2
  Recycler                 2
  Swarmer                  1
  Grunt                    5
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           4
  Combat Bots Only         3
Matter Collected           423
  Salvage Created          427
Parts Attached             16
  Power                    3
  Propulsion               5
  Utility                  3
  Weapon                   5
Parts Lost                 6
  Power                    0
  Propulsion               1
  Utility                  1
  Weapon                   4
Average Slot Usage (%)     74
  Naked Turns              1
Spaces Moved               386
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        132
  Slowest Speed (%)        66
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           2
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             13
  Greatest Overweight (x)  3
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          6
  Most Items Carried       6
  Average Items Carried    4
Core Damage Taken          253
Average Core Remaining (%) 0
Volleys Fired              60
  Largest                  2
  Hottest                  80
Shots Fired                86
  Gun                      86
  Cannon                   0
  Launcher                 0
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  26
  Thermal                  32
  Explosive                0
  Electromagnetic          28
Shots Hit Robots           58
  Core Hits                16
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           805
  Projectiles              695
  Explosions               105
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  5
  Kinetic                  248
  Thermal                  343
  Explosive                0
  Electromagnetic          209
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      39
  Shots                    2
  Rammed                   2
Highest Temperature        238
  Average Temperature      89
  Shutdowns                0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Interference             1
  Matter Decay             0
  Short Circuit            0
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           0
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         2
  Average Corruption       2
  Message Errors           1
  Parts Rejected           1
  Data loss (map)          1
  Data loss (database)     0
  Misfires                 0
  Misdirections            0
  Targeting Errors         1
  Weapon Failures          0
Haulers Intercepted        0
Robots Corrupted           0
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          2
Communications Jammed      0
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             0
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            0
  Indirectly               0
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Machine Familiarity        3
  Terminals                1
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          1
Machines Hacked            3
  Terminals                1
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          1
Total Hacks                4
  Successful               0
  Failed                   4
  Catastrophic             1
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   0
  Unauthorized             0
  Terminals                1
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             0
  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     0
  Emergency Access Points  0
  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              0
  Unreport Threat          0
  Locate Traps             0
  Disarm Traps             0
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         0
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      0
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         0
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault 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              0
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         3
  Full Trace Events        0
  Feedback Events          0
  Feedback Corruption      0
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Garrisons Disabled         0
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
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               0
  Largest Group            0
  Highest-Rated Group      0
  Highest-Rated Ally       0
Total Orders               0
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  0
  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             240
  Average Influence        94
  Final Influence          100
Maximum Alert Level        1
  Low Security (%)         89
  Level 1                  10
  Level 2                  0
  Level 3                  0
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          3
  Investigation            0
  Extermination            0
  Reinforcement            0
  Assault                  0
  Garrison                 3
Exploration Rate (%)       17
  Regions Visited          2
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Turns Passed               538
  Depth 11                 173
  Depth 10                 365
  Scrapyard                173
  Materials                365

Prototype IDs
---------------
None

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

Game
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Seed: Recycling Vacation
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 20 min
Sessions: 1
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 2
ASCII: 0
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 18/Cogmind
Map View: 76x50


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[close]

Edit: Okay, I accidentally ended up starting the same seed again and decided to go with it. This shocked me - this is the turn after the single first volley I fired in this run:

[Kyzrati]

The stream went quite well, though I ended up dying to some tactical mistakes in the opening area of -3. (But I still gave them hell for it )

Ended up with 9 weapon slots in all. Very deadly.

Things would have gone completely differently if either 1) I hadn't underestimated the first squad of Swarmers I faced out in the open, 2) I had a launcher of some kind, or 3) they hadn't had a second garrison backing them up not far away.

The entire run was recorded here, and we visited some of the areas new in Alpha 5. (I put that segment in the highlights, too.) New areas = spoilers, of course.

Score 13,252

Cogmind - Alpha 5c

Name: Kyzrati

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (7)             3500
Robots Destroyed (182)     910
Value Destroyed (8322)     8322
Prototype IDs (11)         220
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (300)                300
              TOTAL SCORE: 13252

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/1300
Matter                     355/800
Energy                     50/50
System Corruption          4%
Temperature                Critical (533)
Location                   -3/Research

Parts
-------
Power (3)
Propulsion (5)
  Flexi-carbon Leg
  Flexi-carbon Leg
Utility (4)
  Experimental Matter Compressor
Weapon (9)
  Power Sword
  Compact HERF Cannon
  Compact HERF Cannon

Inventory
-----------
Flexi-carbon Leg
Medium Treads
Compact HERF Cannon

Peak State
------------
Power
  Compact Particle Reactor
  Quantum Reactor
Propulsion
  Centrium Heavy Treads
  Centrium Heavy Treads
Utility
  Experimental Cooling System
  Centrium Medium Armor Plating
  High-capacity Storage Unit
  Experimental Cooling System
Weapon
  Tesla Rifle
  Railgun
  Improved KE Penetrator
  Magnetic Acceleration Cannon
  Heavy Disruptor Cannon
  Power Sword
  Neutron Cannon
  Phase Gun
[Rating: 138]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Quantum Reactor
  Engine                   Improved Deuterium Engine
  Power Core               Micro Fission Core
  Reactor                  Quantum Reactor
Propulsion                 Aluminum Leg
  Treads                   Centrium Heavy Treads
  Leg                      Aluminum Leg
Utility                    High-capacity Storage Unit
  Device                   Experimental Cooling System
  Storage                  High-capacity Storage Unit
  Processor                Improved Targeting Computer
  Protection               Centrium Medium Armor Plating
Weapon                     Minigun
  Energy Gun               Plasma Rifle
  Energy Cannon            Plasma Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Minigun
  Ballistic Cannon         Magnetic Acceleration Cannon
  Launcher                 Grenade Launcher
  Slashing Weapon          Power Sword

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            300
  Built Enhanced Grunts    300
Classes Destroyed          15
  Worker                   23
  Builder                  3
  Tunneler                 1
  Hauler                   1
  Recycler                 12
  Watcher                  4
  Swarmer                  36
  Grunt                    52
  Brawler                  1
  Duelist                  5
  Protector                1
  Sentry                   18
  Hunter                   10
  Programmer               13
  Behemoth                 2
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           19
  Combat Bots Only         11
Matter Collected           5496
  Salvage Created          9484
Parts Attached             242
  Power                    32
  Propulsion               48
  Utility                  36
  Weapon                   126
Parts Lost                 108
  Power                    15
  Propulsion               13
  Utility                  15
  Weapon                   65
Average Slot Usage (%)     87
  Naked Turns              2
Spaces Moved               3480
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        59
  Slowest Speed (%)        47
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           0
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             136
  Greatest Overweight (x)  22
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          20
  Most Items Carried       12
  Average Items Carried    10
Core Damage Taken          2291
Average Core Remaining (%) 81
  Depth 10 Exit            82
  Depth 9 Exit             88
  Depth 8 Exit             91
  Depth 7 Exit             80
  Depth 6 Exit             73
  Depth 5 Exit             100
  Depth 4 Exit             58
Volleys Fired              348
  Largest                  9
  Hottest                  597
Shots Fired                1316
  Gun                      936
  Cannon                   341
  Launcher                 39
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  684
  Thermal                  400
  Explosive                29
  Electromagnetic          203
Shots Hit Robots           815
  Core Hits                370
Overload Shots             0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Heat Surge               0
  Short Circuit            0
  Meltdown                 0
Melee Attacks              54
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 54
  Piercing                 0
Damage Inflicted           22995
  Projectiles              18134
  Explosions               3370
  Melee                    1491
  Ramming                  0
  Kinetic                  9673
  Thermal                  5922
  Explosive                2328
  Electromagnetic          3581
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 1491
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      252
  Shots                    7
  Rammed                   0
Highest Temperature        799
  Average Temperature      145
  Shutdowns                19
  Energy Bleed             6
  Interference             12
  Matter Decay             3
  Short Circuit            2
  Damage (minor)           2
  Damage (major)           5
  Damage (core)            3
Highest Corruption         11
  Average Corruption       5
  Message Errors           18
  Parts Rejected           2
  Data loss (map)          18
  Data loss (database)     6
  Misfires                 2
  Misdirections            4
  Targeting Errors         33
  Weapon Failures          3
  Depth 8 End              1
  Depth 7 End              1
  Depth 5 End              3
  Depth 4 End              11
Haulers Intercepted        1
Robots Corrupted           7
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          18
Communications Jammed      0
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             0
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            2
  Indirectly               2
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Machine Familiarity        12
  Terminals                11
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          1
Machines Hacked            12
  Terminals                11
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          1
Total Hacks                28
  Successful               7
  Failed                   21
  Catastrophic             6
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   1
  Unauthorized             0
  Terminals                26
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             7
  Record                   0
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        0
  Open Door                4
  Level Access Points      0
  Branch Access Points     0
  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              2
  Unreport Threat          0
  Locate Traps             0
  Disarm Traps             0
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         0
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      0
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         0
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault 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              0
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         12
  Full Trace Events        2
  Feedback Events          1
  Feedback Corruption      1
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Garrisons Disabled         4
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
Parts Scanalyzed           0
  Part Schematics Acquired 0
  Parts Damaged            0
Robot Analysis Total       0
Robots Rewired             12
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               14
  Largest Group            10
  Highest-Rated Group      300
  Highest-Rated Ally       60
Total Orders               0
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  0
  RETURN                   0
Terraforming Orders        0
  Walls Built              0
  Walls Tunneled           0
Ally Attacks               186
  Total Damage             6735
  Kills                    40
Allies Corrupted           0
Allies Melted              0
Peak Influence             2082
  Average Influence        498
  Final Influence          875
Maximum Alert Level        5
  Low Security (%)         37
  Level 1                  23
  Level 2                  8
  Level 3                  15
  Level 4                  10
  Level 5                  5
Squads Dispatched          34
  Investigation            2
  Extermination            9
  Reinforcement            4
  Assault                  7
  Garrison                 12
Exploration Rate (%)       15
  Regions Visited          11
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Turns Passed               8237
  Depth 11                 60
  Depth 10                 344
  Depth 9                  561
  Depth 8                  527
  Depth 7                  551
  Depth 6                  3096
  Depth 5                  445
  Depth 4                  1966
  Depth 3                  687
  Scrapyard                60
  Materials                1432
  Factory                  3293
  Research                 687
  Extension                2084
  Cetus                    681

Prototype IDs
---------------
Heavy Ion Engine
Compact Particle Reactor
Centrium Heavy Treads
Improved Medium Laser
Advanced Variable Charge Gun
Improved KE Penetrator
Experimental Cooling System
Experimental Matter Compressor
Centrium Medium Armor Plating

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

Game
------
Seed: Recycling Vacation
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 137 min
Sessions: 1
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 520
ASCII: 0
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 20/Cogmind
Map View: 66x50

[close]

Edit: Okay, I accidentally ended up starting the same seed again and decided to go with it. This shocked me - this is the turn after the single first volley I fired in this run:

Haha, awesome, you took them all out in one hit

[Happylisk]

On my phone so no log.  Got to -4 with an abnormally low score for that depth of 5k.  I found the exits on -7, -6, -5 in no time.  On the bright side this meant low security level on -4.  On the downside I was under geared.

I was using 5 weapons by the end.  Very fun and a noticeable power boost but it didn't feel overpowered.  Death came when I got caught in the open by a swarmer squad, a grunt squad with a rogue, a programmer dispatch, and all of this near a garrison so more bots kept joining the party.  Fighting in the open = death.  I really hope blinking/teleporting a la crawl becomes a (costly) option in the future.

[zxc]

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Cogmind - Alpha 5b

Name: zzxc

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (7)             3500
Robots Destroyed (453)     2265
Value Destroyed (19876)    19876
Prototype IDs (13)         260
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (700)                700
              TOTAL SCORE: 26601

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/1300
Matter                     300/300
Energy                     30/50
System Corruption          45%
Temperature                Cool (0)
Location                   -3/Research

Parts
-------
Power (2)
Propulsion (6)
Utility (8)
Weapon (5)

Inventory
-----------
Wheel
Advanced Heat Sink
Medium Matter Storage Unit

Peak State
------------
Power
  Particle Reactor
  Anti-Matter Reactor
Propulsion
  Flexi-carbon Leg
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
  Myomer Leg
Utility
  Experimental Power Amplifier
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Medium Storage Unit
  Experimental Force Field
  Medium Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Experimental Power Amplifier
  Advanced Heat Sink
Weapon
  Fusion Cannon
  Railgun
  Heavy Wave Gun
  Gamma Rifle
  Gamma Rifle
[Rating: 121]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Anti-Matter Reactor
  Engine                   Improved Ion Engine
  Reactor                  Anti-Matter Reactor
Propulsion                 Light Treads
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Wheel                    Wheel
  Leg                      Flexi-carbon Leg
  Hover Unit               Hover Unit
  Flight Unit              Xenon Bombardment Thruster
Utility                    High-capacity Storage Unit
  Device                   Advanced Heat Sink
  Storage                  High-capacity Storage Unit
  Processor                Improved Targeting Computer
  Protection               Light Armor Plating
Weapon                     Railgun
  Energy Gun               Heavy Particle Gun
  Energy Cannon            Particle Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Railgun
  Ballistic Cannon         Enhanced Gauss Cannon
  Launcher                 Grenade Launcher

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            700
  Entered Garrisons        200
  Met R17 at Cetus         500
Classes Destroyed          19
  Worker                   29
  Builder                  30
  Tunneler                 4
  Hauler                   11
  Recycler                 33
  Mechanic                 1
  Operator                 1
  Watcher                  11
  Swarmer                  96
  Saboteur                 4
  Grunt                    112
  Brawler                  8
  Duelist                  10
  Protector                3
  Sentry                   36
  Hunter                   22
  Programmer               32
  Behemoth                 4
  Compactor                6
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           16
  Combat Bots Only         13
Matter Collected           14399
  Salvage Created          25319
Parts Attached             467
  Power                    44
  Propulsion               103
  Utility                  154
  Weapon                   166
Parts Lost                 279
  Power                    30
  Propulsion               63
  Utility                  73
  Weapon                   113
Average Slot Usage (%)     92
  Naked Turns              6
Spaces Moved               4985
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        55
  Slowest Speed (%)        40
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           9
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             146
  Greatest Overweight (x)  33
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          52
  Most Items Carried       44
  Average Items Carried    24
Core Damage Taken          2977
Average Core Remaining (%) 67
  Depth 10 Exit            58
  Depth 9 Exit             96
  Depth 8 Exit             62
  Depth 7 Exit             95
  Depth 6 Exit             2
  Depth 5 Exit             89
  Depth 4 Exit             67
Volleys Fired              1129
  Largest                  5
  Hottest                  373
Shots Fired                3273
  Gun                      2700
  Cannon                   537
  Launcher                 36
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  2137
  Thermal                  779
  Explosive                36
  Electromagnetic          321
Shots Hit Robots           2013
  Core Hits                961
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           58747
  Projectiles              53601
  Explosions               5094
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  52
  Kinetic                  36578
  Thermal                  12825
  Explosive                4353
  Electromagnetic          4939
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      424
  Shots                    11
  Rammed                   9
Highest Temperature        693
  Average Temperature      86
  Shutdowns                16
  Energy Bleed             9
  Interference             7
  Matter Decay             4
  Short Circuit            1
  Damage (minor)           2
  Damage (major)           3
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         45
  Average Corruption       14
  Message Errors           49
  Parts Rejected           14
  Data loss (map)          49
  Data loss (database)     32
  Misfires                 6
  Misdirections            20
  Targeting Errors         264
  Weapon Failures          73
  Depth 7 End              1
  Depth 6 End              2
  Depth 4 End              6
Haulers Intercepted        11
Robots Corrupted           8
Robots Melted              1
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          63
Communications Jammed      0
Parts Field Recycled       0
  Retrieved Matter         0
Parts Merge Repaired       0
Drone Launches             0
  Drone Recoveries         0
Derelicts Assembled        0
Traps Triggered            0
  Indirectly               0
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Machine Familiarity        23
  Terminals                20
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          2
Machines Hacked            23
  Terminals                20
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          2
Total Hacks                65
  Successful               18
  Failed                   47
  Catastrophic             17
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   31
  Unauthorized             1
  Terminals                62
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             15
  Record                   3
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        1
  Open Door                1
  Level Access Points      1
  Branch Access Points     2
  Emergency Access Points  0
  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              4
  Unreport Threat          3
  Locate Traps             0
  Disarm Traps             0
  Reprogram Traps          0
  Dispatch Records         0
  Maintenance Status       0
  Security Status          0
  Surveillance Status      0
  Patrol Status            0
  Transport Status         0
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     0
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault 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              0
  Sector Layout            0
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         25
  Full Trace Events        4
  Feedback Events          0
  Feedback Corruption      0
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         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   5
  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
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               0
  Largest Group            0
  Highest-Rated Group      0
  Highest-Rated Ally       0
Total Orders               0
  STAY                     0
  GOTO                     0
  ROAM                     0
  FOLLOW                   0
  GUARD                    0
  AID                      0
  BUILD                    0
  TUNNEL                   0
  DROP                     0
  PICKUP                   0
  COLLECT                  0
  EXPLORE                  0
  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             2257
  Average Influence        596
  Final Influence          1942
Maximum Alert Level        5
  Low Security (%)         30
  Level 1                  21
  Level 2                  17
  Level 3                  11
  Level 4                  8
  Level 5                  11
Squads Dispatched          51
  Investigation            7
  Extermination            12
  Reinforcement            9
  Assault                  16
  Garrison                 7
Exploration Rate (%)       16
  Regions Visited          15
Garrisons Visited          1
  Relays Disabled          1
  Generators Disabled      0
Turns Passed               14114
  Depth 11                 77
  Depth 10                 799
  Depth 9                  763
  Depth 8                  1555
  Depth 7                  609
  Depth 6                  2959
  Depth 5                  1505
  Depth 4                  1406
  Depth 3                  4441
  Scrapyard                77
  Materials                3117
  Factory                  3135
  Research                 3648
  Waste                    536
  Garrison                 793
  Extension                1233
  Cetus                    1575

Prototype IDs
---------------
Heavy Ion Engine
Centrium Heavy Treads
Enhanced Biometal Leg
Heavy Particle Gun
Advanced Beam Rifle
Heavy Wave Gun
Improved EM Shotgun
Advanced Beam Cannon
Improved KE Penetrator
Compact Mass Driver
Advanced EMP Blaster
Experimental Power Amplifier
Experimental Force Field
Experimental Reclamation Unit

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

Game
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Seed: Recycling Vacation
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 189 min
Sessions: 3
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 26
ASCII: 1
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 18/Terminus
Map View: 76x50


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I reached Cetus, cleared it and read the records (!). Then I entered a garrison on -4 I think and cleared a fair bit of it before leaving. I couldn't find the stairs on -3 so I died, but I took a lot of dudes with me. I took a lot of screenshots but they'll be staying on my hdd. It was mostly to document the run.

Next seed is coming tomorrow. Slightly delayed because this game in progress needed to be finished. This was my highest scoring game since the tournament.

I took a leaf out of Decker's book and went pretty heavy on propulsion for armour. It worked pretty well.

Halfway through -3 I ran into a dead end (locked exit). I was still in good shape at the time so if this happened in the future with that branch I might've been able to extend this a lot further!

The fact that I watched some of Kyzrati's run didn't seem to have an impact. I completely forgot about it until I got ambushed by swarmers at the start of -4 (I think). Fortunately I had a launcher! I entered into that garrison that K was trying to get in (the upper one).

edit: Also, went and cleared the chute trap area.

[Kyzrati]

Interesting loadout with a fairly even mix of slots. You hung out on Research for quite a while there.

-3 was where I died to the early swarmers and garrison troubles. That was where I really should've either retreated a bit from the swarmers, charged them, or gone into that first garrison. I definitely learned some lessons there!

I see you stayed in the Cetus for a good while, even presumably into the security sweep. On your way out you did you have that other NPC encounter I mentioned in the stream? Still have to look into why it didn't trigger in my own run...

[zxc]

Interesting loadout with a fairly even mix of slots. You hung out on Research for quite a while there.

-3 was where I died to the early swarmers and garrison troubles. That was where I really should've either retreated a bit from the swarmers, charged them, or gone into that first garrison. I definitely learned some lessons there!

I see you stayed in the Cetus for a good while, even presumably into the security sweep. On your way out you did you have that other NPC encounter I mentioned in the stream? Still have to look into why it didn't trigger in my own run...

Research was tough. So many arcs!

On Cetus:

Spoiler

I kept fighting new groups of enemies on Cetus. Heaps of them. The Cetus Guards are really tough also. I dug a path in the walls to create a chokepoint to deal with them, but cannons eventually blasted away the chokepoint. I think it's a good tactic but I need to be cognisant of which weapons I have dig out walls. I encountered an NPC and went back and stayed until I could unlock the door to the mainframe. I couldn't figure out if there was anything I could do with the mainframe so I decided to destroy it! Nothing seemed to occur.

[close]

I left Cetus with 17 integrity remaining (core shielding had never been so valuable).

[Kyzrati]

Ah okay, so you did meet the NPC. Wanted to make sure that triggered for you.

Cetus

As you've seen you can't hang around in the Cetus for too long before it starts to get dangerous. Good that you just barely made it out in time

The mainframe might take longer for someone to figure out, probably by luck. Don't worry about it for now anyway, since you can't use the benefit it gives you just yet.

[close]

[zxc]

Added some more to my post.

I'm going to create the next weekly seed now! I don't think there is a need to immediately lock the old thread.

[Kyzrati]

No, I won't. What I've been doing is locking threads for old versions only after a new version is out. I always keep all current-version threads open in case someone wants to come in later. (5c is essentially the same thing as 5b, and seeds are even compatible, so no change here.)