Weekly Seed #30 [Alpha 6] [Seed: Curious Lifeforms]

[zxc]

This week's seed: Curious Lifeforms

Curiosity killed the Cogmind

The Weekly Seed is open to anyone, and we encourage you to to share your experiences, stories, and tactics over the course of your run.

The 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 Level -10 entry matches your seed
• Play through the game once. This is a friendly event 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.
• If you want to share details about the seed or your approach, make sure you use spoiler tags.
• Due to the spoilerific nature of this thread, be sure to avoid reading details about the seed if you haven't completed your run.

Good luck and have fun!





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: Curious Lifeforms] should display in the log window.

Congratulations on entering the seed, now get in there!

[Kyzrati]

Seed translation: Go out there and explore some branches you've been avoiding! (of those that have been added, anyway... we'll get some new lifeforms next release )

[Shobalk]

Seed translation: Go out there and explore some branches you've been avoiding! (of those that have been added, anyway... we'll get some new lifeforms next release )

Is there a list of branches that are currently in the game?

Ones I know of:

Spoiler

Mines
Storage
Garrison (That counts )
Wastes

Cetus - Location unknown.  Rumored to be in another extension (Extension, according to @Sherlockkat)
Hub_04(d) - Location unknown.  Rumored to be someplace in Cetus.
Recycling- From @Sherlockkat.  In storage someplace.
Archives - From @Sherlockkat.  Location unknown.
Extension - From @Sherlockkat.  Location unknown.

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Did I miss any?

[Sherlockkat]

@Shobalk :

Spoiler

The branch in which Cetus is located is literally called "Extension" . So yeah. You are missing extension from your list. I think there is a branch called Archives which connects Cetus to Hub_04(d). There is also a branch named Recycling which is located behind a sealed door(passwd in the changelog) in Storage

[close]

[Kyzrati]

You can usually also learn a little more about those areas by hacking terminal records, too. (Though there are also records for some areas and other content that has not yet been added.)

Spoiler

On a related note, the code to access Recycling is available through in-game lore in Alpha 7.

[close]

[Shobalk]

I'm to attempt to stream as well as record this one. 

Twitch
Youtube Playlist (as episodes become available)

I'll usually play in the evenings as time permits (~9:00 - 10:00 p.m. CST), but I won't have a fixed schedule.

Stream Notifications

Episode 1 - already aired
Episode 2 - already aired

[kumo]

I hadn't played for ages and I haven't played alpha 6 yet, so I came across the Garrison and thought that I should visit it. This will probably be the lowest score of the Weekly Seed!

[Shobalk]

Well, that was pretty much one of the most disappointing games I've every played

Rant

Spoiler

The goal of this run was to make my way to Storage and then into Recycling (which I haven't see yet).  I managed to get into storage pretty well equipped with a 16/16 inventory.  In storage I hacked out the location of Recycling almost immediately, but got locked out in the process.  This probably triggered an investigation. 

After jacking out, I took maybe 3 steps and I was swarmed.  A garrison was in the next room and informer yelled immediately upon seeing me.  I ran into the only available room for cover and it contained another trooper.  I quit counting reinforcements at 10.  They just destroyed me.

Maybe I could have handled things a bit differently, but man that was just demoralizing.  Perhaps I should have yanked out my launcher right away and just ate a bunch of damage, but that would have probably brought even more reinforcements and eliminated what little cover I had.  With only 2 weapons, I couldn't kill guys fast enough.

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Score

Spoiler

Cogmind - Alpha 6

Name: Shobalk

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (3)             1500
Robots Destroyed (68)      340
Value Destroyed (2159)     2159
Prototype IDs (3)          60
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 4059

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/700
Matter                     154/300
Energy                     15/50
System Corruption          1%
Temperature                Cool (10)
Location                   -7/Storage

Parts
-------
Power (1)
Propulsion (5)
Utility (5)
  Improved Terrain Scan Processor
Weapon (2)

Inventory
-----------
Large Storage Unit
Improved Terrain Scanner
Aluminum Leg

Peak State
------------
Power
  Improved Deuterium Engine
Propulsion
  Improved Titanium Leg
  Improved Titanium Leg
  Aluminum Leg
  Carbon-fiber Leg
  Aluminum Leg
Utility
  Improved Terrain Scan Processor
  Hacking Suite
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Reactive Medium Armor
Weapon
  Gauss Rifle
  Heavy Laser
[Rating: 37]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Improved Ion Engine
  Engine                   Improved Ion Engine
  Power Core               Light Nuclear Core
Propulsion                 Aluminum Leg
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Leg                      Aluminum Leg
  Hover Unit               Improved Hover Unit
Utility                    Large Storage Unit
  Device                   Improved Terrain Scanner
  Storage                  Large Storage Unit
  Processor                Improved Terrain Scan Processor
  Hackware                 Hacking Suite
  Protection               Hardened Light Armor Plating
Weapon                     Heavy Assault Rifle
  Energy Gun               Advanced Beam Rifle
  Energy Cannon            Ion Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Heavy Assault Rifle
  Launcher                 Heavy Missile Launcher

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          8
  Worker                   1
  Recycler                 1
  Operator                 4
  Watcher                  4
  Swarmer                  21
  Grunt                    24
  Sentry                   12
  Programmer               1
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           7
  Combat Bots Only         7
Matter Collected           1626
  Salvage Created          2537
Parts Attached             95
  Power                    11
  Propulsion               37
  Utility                  23
  Weapon                   24
Parts Lost                 45
  Power                    5
  Propulsion               15
  Utility                  11
  Weapon                   14
Average Slot Usage (%)     93
  Naked Turns              6
Spaces Moved               1746
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        83
  Slowest Speed (%)        33
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           2
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             65
  Greatest Overweight (x)  11
  Average Overweight (x)   0
Largest Inventory          16
  Most Items Carried       16
  Average Items Carried    11
Core Damage Taken          1008
Average Core Remaining (%) 78
  Depth 10 Exit            100
  Depth 9 Exit             69
  Depth 8 Exit             67
Volleys Fired              204
  Largest                  2
  Hottest                  97
Shots Fired                390
  Gun                      373
  Cannon                   15
  Launcher                 2
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  195
  Thermal                  180
  Explosive                2
  Electromagnetic          13
Shots Hit Robots           268
  Core Hits                111
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           5127
  Projectiles              4987
  Explosions               131
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  9
  Kinetic                  2411
  Thermal                  2495
  Explosive                114
  Electromagnetic          98
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      82
  Shots                    2
  Rammed                   2
Highest Temperature        349
  Average Temperature      97
  Shutdowns                0
  Energy Bleed             1
  Interference             2
  Matter Decay             0
  Short Circuit            1
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           0
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         1
  Average Corruption       1
  Message Errors           1
  Parts Rejected           1
  Data loss (map)          3
  Data loss (database)     4
  Misfires                 0
  Misdirections            0
  Targeting Errors         2
  Weapon Failures          0
  Depth 9 End              1
Haulers Intercepted        0
Robots Corrupted           0
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          8
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
Machines Hacked            16
  Terminals                13
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          3
Total Hacks                42
  Successful               13
  Failed                   29
  Catastrophic             9
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   15
  Unauthorized             35
  Terminals                33
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          9
Terminal Hacks             11
  Record                   0
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        0
  Open Door                0
  Level Access Points      1
  Branch Access Points     3
  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              1
  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         1
  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            2
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         16
  Full Trace Events        2
  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             422
  Average Influence        152
  Final Influence          0
Maximum Alert Level        2
  Low Security (%)         70
  Level 1                  19
  Level 2                  10
  Level 3                  0
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          12
  Investigation            2
  Extermination            1
  Reinforcement            4
  Assault                  0
  Garrison                 5
Exploration Rate (%)       21
  Regions Visited          6
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Turns Passed               3266
  Depth 11                 63
  Depth 10                 170
  Depth 9                  1137
  Depth 8                  1044
  Depth 7                  852
  Scrapyard                63
  Materials                2351
  Factory                  636
  Storage                  216

Prototype IDs
---------------
Improved Medium Laser
Advanced Beam Rifle
Improved Assault Rifle

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

Game
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Seed: Curious Lifeforms
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 991 min
Sessions: 3
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 23
ASCII: 0
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Numpad
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 20/Cogmind
Map View: 66x50


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[Kyzrati]

I hadn't played for ages and I haven't played alpha 6 yet, so I came across the Garrison and thought that I should visit it. This will probably be the lowest score of the Weekly Seed!

Hehe, kumo learns a new rule: Never enter a Garrison on -10. And lucky you--there's only one per floor that early, and you go hacking the access point and making your way into it

Rant

Storage tips

Storage is really dangerous to fight in even without Garrison interference, because it's such a tight floor with a high security presence. And Storage usually appears at low enough depths that you can lose your core to getting bogged down in even one dog pile. Take extra care to avoid creating situations like that in Storage where you'll have fewer survival options than you might in other areas.

Fortunately Garrisons can only reinforce at certain intervals, so if your goal is to escape the area without getting into a prolonged firefight, either retreat under fire or try to use your best offensive options to eliminate everyone in the area first, then retreat (Or try to take out the Garrison itself, though that can be difficult for multiple reasons.)

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[Happylisk]

Decent run, got to -4.  I experimented with running 3 large storage units early on, and with more weapon slots than normal with an emphasis on guns over cannons.  The former approach worked nicely.  I exited Materials with a ton of armor which lasted me until the end.  The latter approach was also fun, I always underestimate how effective massed guns are.  I'm beginning to gravitate towards a loadout of 1-2 EM cannons and 3-4 kinetic/thermal guns. 

Security level spiked by -4.  Death came when 2 ARCs landed on me at once, and my route of flight was blocked by swarmers, 2 programmers, and a behemoth. 

I found chute traps on both -5 and -4 but didn't go on.   I'm beginning to think that a visit to Waste is almost mandatory.

Score sheet:

Spoiler

Cogmind - Alpha 6

Name: Happylisk

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (6)             3000
Robots Destroyed (154)     770
Value Destroyed (6827)     6827
Prototype IDs (4)          80
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 10677

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/1150
Matter                     82/300
Energy                     50/50
System Corruption          0%
Temperature                Cool (14)
Location                   -4/Factory

Parts
-------
Power (2)
Propulsion (2)
Utility (10)
Weapon (5)

Inventory
-----------
Light Anti-Matter Reactor
Force Lance
Advanced Heat Sink
Improved Treads

Peak State
------------
Power
  Micro Fission Core
  Micro Fission Core
Propulsion
  Improved Treads
  Improved Treads
Utility
  Layered Heavy Armor Plating
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Large Storage Unit
  Energy Well
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Improved Targeting Computer
  Advanced Targeting Computer
  Advanced Cooling System
Weapon
  Coil Gun
  Force Lance
  Tesla Rifle
  Coil Gun
  Disruptor Cannon
[Rating: 79]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Improved Deuterium Engine
  Engine                   Improved Deuterium Engine
  Power Core               Micro Fission Core
  Reactor                  Light Anti-Matter Reactor
Propulsion                 Light Treads
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Leg                      Flexi-carbon Leg
Utility                    Large Storage Unit
  Device                   Advanced Heat Sink
  Storage                  Large Storage Unit
  Processor                Improved Targeting Computer
  Hackware                 Hacking Suite
  Protection               Hardened Medium Armor Plating
Weapon                     Gauss Rifle
  Energy Gun               Pulse Rifle
  Energy Cannon            Proton Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Gauss Rifle
  Launcher                 Grenade Launcher

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          14
  Worker                   11
  Builder                  9
  Tunneler                 2
  Recycler                 8
  Mechanic                 1
  Operator                 2
  Swarmer                  37
  Saboteur                 1
  Grunt                    38
  Brawler                  1
  Duelist                  7
  Sentry                   15
  Hunter                   5
  Programmer               17
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           11
  Combat Bots Only         8
Matter Collected           3561
  Salvage Created          7034
Parts Attached             161
  Power                    21
  Propulsion               16
  Utility                  48
  Weapon                   76
Parts Lost                 42
  Power                    5
  Propulsion               2
  Utility                  15
  Weapon                   20
Average Slot Usage (%)     95
  Naked Turns              37
Spaces Moved               3160
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        57
  Slowest Speed (%)        33
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           0
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             116
  Greatest Overweight (x)  31
  Average Overweight (x)   1
Largest Inventory          22
  Most Items Carried       22
  Average Items Carried    17
Core Damage Taken          1747
Average Core Remaining (%) 84
  Depth 10 Exit            96
  Depth 9 Exit             90
  Depth 8 Exit             54
  Depth 7 Exit             98
  Depth 6 Exit             86
  Depth 5 Exit             84
Volleys Fired              277
  Largest                  5
  Hottest                  296
Shots Fired                867
  Gun                      740
  Cannon                   90
  Launcher                 37
  Special                  0
  Kinetic                  474
  Thermal                  166
  Explosive                24
  Electromagnetic          203
Shots Hit Robots           545
  Core Hits                285
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           17044
  Projectiles              11531
  Explosions               5513
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  0
  Kinetic                  5458
  Thermal                  4535
  Explosive                2868
  Electromagnetic          4183
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      468
  Shots                    13
  Rammed                   0
Highest Temperature        357
  Average Temperature      82
  Shutdowns                1
  Energy Bleed             1
  Interference             1
  Matter Decay             0
  Short Circuit            0
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           0
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         16
  Average Corruption       12
  Message Errors           13
  Parts Rejected           5
  Data loss (map)          18
  Data loss (database)     8
  Misfires                 4
  Misdirections            5
  Targeting Errors         33
  Weapon Failures          8
  Depth 5 End              16
Haulers Intercepted        0
Robots Corrupted           7
Robots Melted              0
Power Chain Reactions      0
Tactical Retreats          8
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
Machines Hacked            12
  Terminals                12
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          0
Total Hacks                27
  Successful               7
  Failed                   20
  Catastrophic             5
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   9
  Unauthorized             18
  Terminals                27
  Fabricators              0
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          0
  Scanalyzers              0
  Garrison Access          0
Terminal Hacks             7
  Record                   0
  Part Schematic           0
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        1
  Open Door                0
  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              0
  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            2
  Machine Controls         0
Hacking Detections         10
  Full Trace Events        1
  Feedback Events          0
  Feedback Corruption      0
  Feedback Part Disabled   0
  Feedback Blocked         0
Garrisons Disabled         1
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             2
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               2
  Largest Group            1
  Highest-Rated Group      42
  Highest-Rated Ally       42
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               17
  Total Damage             618
  Kills                    5
Allies Corrupted           0
Allies Melted              0
Peak Influence             1063
  Average Influence        379
  Final Influence          1023
Maximum Alert Level        3
  Low Security (%)         37
  Level 1                  18
  Level 2                  28
  Level 3                  15
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          22
  Investigation            1
  Extermination            9
  Reinforcement            6
  Assault                  5
  Garrison                 1
Exploration Rate (%)       20
  Regions Visited          8
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Turns Passed               7209
  Depth 11                 83
  Depth 10                 702
  Depth 9                  550
  Depth 8                  1172
  Depth 7                  234
  Depth 6                  1861
  Depth 5                  1948
  Depth 4                  659
  Scrapyard                83
  Materials                2424
  Factory                  4702

Prototype IDs
---------------
Advanced Beam Rifle
High-powered Electrolaser
Improved Heavy Laser
Improved EM Shotgun
Advanced Beam Cannon
Advanced EMP Blaster

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

Game
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Seed: Curious Lifeforms
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 70 min
Sessions: 9
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 147
ASCII: 0
Keyboard: 0
Movement: Mouse
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 16/Cogmind
Map View: 76x56


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[close]

[Enno]

so my quest was to watch out for the archieves and explore them.
i tried a combat run on treads with many storage for backup-parts.
all was so good. in a few steps i was in -7 but then...
then came a infestigation-squad full packed with flamethrowers and i
was happy when i brought down a few of them...to see that more and more come.
finally my cogmind proudly can say that he killed all of them.
but that action costs a lot of  parts plus more enemies arrieved.
my quest totally failed in -6

scoresheet

Cogmind - Alpha 6

Name: Enno

---[ CORE DESTROYED ]---

Performance
-------------
Evolutions (4)             2000
Robots Destroyed (114)     570
Value Destroyed (4188)     4188
Prototype IDs (          160
Alien Tech Identified (0)  0
Bonus (0)                  0
              TOTAL SCORE: 6918

Cogmind
---------
Core Integrity             0/850
Matter                     79/300
Energy                     40/350
System Corruption          9%
Temperature                Cool (0)
Location                   -6/Factory

Parts
-------
Power (2)
Propulsion (4)
Utility (5)
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Battery
  Force Field
Weapon (4)
  Advanced Assault Cannon

Inventory
-----------
Improved Carbon-fiber Leg
Phase Cannon
Long-range Missile Launcher
Large Storage Unit
High-capacity Matter Storage Unit
Advanced Assault Cannon
Carbon-fiber Leg
Carbon-fiber Leg
Carbon-fiber Leg

Peak State
------------
Power
  Light Nuclear Core
  Nuclear Core
Propulsion
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
  Medium Treads
Utility
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Large Storage Unit
  Advanced Heat Sink
  Advanced Heat Sink
Weapon
  Mini Assault Cannon
  Heavy Particle Gun
  Assault Cannon
  Heavy Plasma Cannon
[Rating: 52]

Favorites
-----------
Power                      Light Nuclear Core
  Engine                   Light Ion Engine
  Power Core               Light Nuclear Core
  Reactor                  Light Anti-Matter Reactor
Propulsion                 Light Treads
  Treads                   Light Treads
  Leg                      Carbon-fiber Leg
Utility                    Large Storage Unit
  Device                   Improved Heat Sink
  Storage                  Large Storage Unit
  Processor                Seismic Analyzer
  Protection               Propulsion Shielding
Weapon                     Heavy Particle Gun
  Energy Gun               Heavy Particle Gun
  Energy Cannon            Heavy Plasma Cannon
  Ballistic Gun            Assault Rifle
  Ballistic Cannon         Mini Assault Cannon
  Special Weapon           Mining Laser
  Slashing Weapon          Mining Claw

Stats
-------
Bonus Breakdown            0
Classes Destroyed          15
  Worker                   10
  Builder                  6
  Tunneler                 4
  Hauler                   2
  Recycler                 4
  Operator                 1
  Watcher                  4
  Swarmer                  15
  Grunt                    33
  Brawler                  1
  Duelist                  7
  Sentry                   8
  Hunter                   5
  Programmer               5
  Assembled                9
NPCs Destroyed             0
Best Kill Streak           14
  Combat Bots Only         13
Matter Collected           3468
  Salvage Created          4092
Parts Attached             139
  Power                    22
  Propulsion               34
  Utility                  26
  Weapon                   57
Parts Lost                 53
  Power                    11
  Propulsion               14
  Utility                  7
  Weapon                   21
Average Slot Usage (%)     88
  Naked Turns              1
Spaces Moved               2052
  Fastest Speed (%)        200
  Average Speed (%)        59
  Slowest Speed (%)        9
  Overloaded Moves         0
  Propulsion Burnouts      0
  Targets Rammed           10
  Cave-ins Triggered       0
  Teleports                0
Heaviest Build             88
  Greatest Overweight (x)  24
  Average Overweight (x)   1
Largest Inventory          22
  Most Items Carried       22
  Average Items Carried    11
Core Damage Taken          1376
Average Core Remaining (%) 71
  Depth 10 Exit            76
  Depth 9 Exit             74
  Depth 8 Exit             37
  Depth 7 Exit             100
Volleys Fired              326
  Largest                  4
  Hottest                  243
Shots Fired                766
  Gun                      572
  Cannon                   186
  Launcher                 0
  Special                  8
  Kinetic                  446
  Thermal                  296
  Explosive                0
  Electromagnetic          24
Shots Hit Robots           472
  Core Hits                185
Overload Shots             0
  Energy Bleed             0
  Heat Surge               0
  Short Circuit            0
  Meltdown                 0
Melee Attacks              43
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 43
  Piercing                 0
Damage Inflicted           9686
  Projectiles              9183
  Explosions               445
  Melee                    0
  Ramming                  58
  Kinetic                  5564
  Thermal                  3386
  Explosive                215
  Electromagnetic          463
  Impact                   0
  Slashing                 0
  Piercing                 0
Self-Inflicted Damage      528
  Shots                    5
  Rammed                   10
Highest Temperature        380
  Average Temperature      70
  Shutdowns                1
  Energy Bleed             0
  Interference             5
  Matter Decay             0
  Short Circuit            1
  Damage (minor)           0
  Damage (major)           0
  Damage (core)            0
Highest Corruption         9
  Average Corruption       3
  Message Errors           13
  Parts Rejected           5
  Data loss (map)          11
  Data loss (database)     13
  Misfires                 4
  Misdirections            3
  Targeting Errors         17
  Weapon Failures          4
  Depth 8 End              3
Haulers Intercepted        2
Robots Corrupted           1
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            0
  Indirectly               0
Trap Hack Attempts         0
  Triggered                0
  Disarmed                 0
  Reprogrammed             0
  Reused                   0
Machines Hacked            25
  Terminals                20
  Fabricators              1
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          1
  Scanalyzers              1
  Garrison Access          2
Total Hacks                63
  Successful               26
  Failed                   37
  Catastrophic             9
  Database Lockouts        0
  Manual                   41
  Unauthorized             46
  Terminals                54
  Fabricators              2
  Repair Stations          0
  Recycling Units          3
  Scanalyzers              2
  Garrison Access          2
Terminal Hacks             12
  Record                   2
  Part Schematic           1
  Robot Schematic          0
  Robot Analysis           0
  Prototype ID Bank        1
  Open Door                0
  Level Access Points      0
  Branch Access Points     2
  Emergency Access Points  0
  Machine Index            0
  Terminal Index           3
  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         1
  Investigation Status     0
  Extermination Status     1
  Reinforcement Status     0
  Assault Status           1
  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         15
  Full Trace Events        1
  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   3
  Parts Built              2
  Total Part Build Rating  6
  Part Fabrication Matter  28
  Part Fabrication Time    80
Parts Repaired             0
  Part Repair Time         0
Parts Recycled             1
  Recycled Matter          20
  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             925
  Average Influence        369
  Final Influence          871
Maximum Alert Level        3
  Low Security (%)         36
  Level 1                  24
  Level 2                  23
  Level 3                  16
  Level 4                  0
  Level 5                  0
Squads Dispatched          24
  Investigation            6
  Extermination            4
  Reinforcement            7
  Assault                  5
  Garrison                 2
Exploration Rate (%)       19
  Regions Visited          6
Garrisons Visited          0
  Relays Disabled          0
  Generators Disabled      0
Network Hubs Disabled      0
Turns Passed               5184
  Depth 11                 188
  Depth 10                 575
  Depth 9                  879
  Depth 8                  1334
  Depth 7                  338
  Depth 6                  1870
  Scrapyard                188
  Materials                2788
  Factory                  2208

Prototype IDs
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Heavy Ion Engine
Improved Flight Unit
Improved Medium Laser
Heavy Particle Gun
Precision Beam Rifle
Advanced Beam Rifle
Heavy EM Shotgun
Enhanced Autogun
Improved Heavy Machine Gun
Mini Assault Cannon
Advanced EMP Blaster

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

Game
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Seed: Curious Lifeforms
^Manual?: 1
Play Time: 71 min
Sessions: 1
Mod: N/A
Game No.: 610
ASCII: 1
Keyboard: 1
Movement: Vi
Fullscreen: 1
Font: 14/X11B
Map View: 72x54


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[close]

[Decker]

I tried another propulsion challenge, and failed miserably due to the derelict squad with flamethrowers that Enno mentioned. Both sides seemed happy to fire at me instead of each other. I didn't die to them, but I ran into further trouble near a garrison and that was the last nail in my coffin.

[kumo]

Hehe, kumo learns a new rule: Never enter a Garrison on -10. And lucky you--there's only one per floor that early, and you go hacking the access point and making your way into it

I was surprised that it was so easy to hack into that access point, but I suppose they don't need protecting!

[Kyzrati]

Well, I decided not to stream (or play) this one since as we approach Alpha 7 it's more important that I put all my time into that. I can't wait to get back to playing, though--been enjoying the short bouts of testing I've been doing

But this means I can now catch up on what you Cogminds were doing here...

Looks like this would've been a fun one! I would have liked to have encountered what seems to have been an infested garrison. (Or did they emerge from traps?) Note that if there are multiple opposing factions in close proximity, they'll kill each other if you give them a chance to shoot at each other, so long as they deem you the lesser threat. So moving away, not firing, etc. will make you seem less aggressive. But yeah it can be hard to gauge that sometimes (and risky!).

I was surprised that it was so easy to hack into that access point, but I suppose they don't need protecting!

Unlocking a garrison is fairly easy, since yeah they don't really expect you'd do that . You generally won't need hacking gear to succeed, except maybe on the high-security variants.

[Enno]

i think these as(s)es^^ had used a ambush-trap.
found the log and that make it clear.
and look how many...

the ass-crew is comin'

Triggered Ambush Trap.
Disabled L-41 Fighter is pushed from a hatch in the floor.
Disabled G-50 Soldier is pushed from a hatch in the floor.
Disabled L-41 Fighter is pushed from a hatch in the floor.
Disabled S-27 Virus is pushed from a hatch in the floor.
Disabled B-48 Gladiator is pushed from a hatch in the floor.
as-42015 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-96550 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-23356 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
ALERT: Infestation has breached Complex 0b10, dispatching Demolisher
  response squad.
Lgt. Nuclear Core destroyed.
Attempting to rewire S-27 Virus.
S-27 Virus is broken beyond repair.
Hvy. Plasma Cannon destroyed.
as-37847 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-86110 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-75194 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
Adv. Beam Rifle destroyed.
Assault Cannon destroyed.
Attempting to rewire B-48 Gladiator.
B-48 Gladiator is broken beyond repair.
as-23356 destroyed.
S-27 Virus destroyed.
as-92457 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-91114 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-20127 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
Destroyed Asb. F-torch.
as-96550 destroyed.
Nuclear Core destroyed.
Assault Rifle destroyed.
as-42015 destroyed.
as-92457 destroyed.
as-59300 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-10142 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-29769 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
Lgt. Nuclear Core destroyed.
as-29769 destroyed.
K-01 Serf collects debris.
System corrupted: Mni. Assault Cannon targeting data glitched.
Destroyed Asb. Hover Unit.
as-51182 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-39510 emerges from a hatch in the floor.
as-18006 emerges from a hatch in the floor.

[close]

[Kyzrati]

Haha, yep that was it. Look at all those little guys... if you don't have the right gear, I'd say running is a good option

[Enno]

i met these guys only two times out of the mines in round about 500 runs,
so it is really rare to meet them so fast again...but when i meet them again i will run
(sorry for my perfect english i have to laugh too^^)

[zxc]

Looks like this would've been a fun one! I would have liked to have encountered what seems to have been an infested garrison. (Or did they emerge from traps?)

If this was the case, then that's crazy considering the seed!

[Kyzrati]

Yes you named it well. These curious lifeforms killed more than one challenger

[zxc]

This seed references a Death lyric

[Happylisk]

Best song on Symbolic!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfpWDOzE5nM

e: I assume the title for seed 29 was a reference to "Cold Steel For An Iron Age." 

[zxc]

Best song on Symbolic!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfpWDOzE5nM

I would have a hard time picking a best song on Symbolic

e: I assume the title for seed 29 was a reference to "Cold Steel For An Iron Age." 

It can be if you want it to be but actually it was just random. Other references in previous seeds include Particle Ghost off the HL2 OST, and Explosive Holiday had Pantera's Psycho Holiday in mind.

It is a challenge coming up with seed names that can relate to Cogmind but don't all sound the same.