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64bitrobot posted:Hmmm. We should probably get some more scientists, don't you think? I don't think there need to be a proposal, but what do the other council nations think? Since we've still not met these supposed aliens, pushing research is a good idea since we'll be more prepared. Also it'll get us to medkits and armor faster which I've still not given up on.
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Yeah, get more scientists. If we can get our troops laser rifles for the first fight(hah) we'll be in a good spot.
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Apr 8, 2015 21:05
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Since it seems like there's a general opinion on the topic already, I want to put in an order for 10 new scientists.
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Apr 8, 2015 21:32
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How will hiring work, in the context of this thread? Is it the same as soldiers in that someone has to be them, or do we treat them simply as resources? e: I'm assuming the latter but I felt like asking.
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As chief of R&D, I strongly recommend doubling our current staff. Not just our scientists but don't forget our engineers too! Someone's gonna have to make those weapons. Plan for the future! After all, spare soldiers do nothing but sit in base wasting our precious resources, but we have plenty of available lab/shop space that can be put to good use. ViggyNash posted:How will hiring work, in the context of this thread? Is it the same as soldiers in that someone has to be them, or do we treat them simply as resources?
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Dr. Snark posted:Since it seems like there's a general opinion on the topic already, I want to put in an order for 10 new scientists. I support this propostion. More science nerds, means faster research into weapons to help our fighty dudes.
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Apr 8, 2015 23:54
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Really digging this thread so far. If the opportunity arises I'd love to submit an application to be added to the waiting list for Earth's
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Apr 9, 2015 00:20
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The Chinese representative also supports the proposal for ten more scientists
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SupSuper posted:As chief of R&D, I strongly recommend doubling our current staff. Not just our scientists but don't forget our engineers too! Someone's gonna have to make those weapons. Plan for the future! You have a good point, chief. Incidentally, what is the cost of hiring new personnel? Regardless, let me put a question out for vote: Should we also hire 10 engineers in addition to the 10 scientists, or hire 5 of each?
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Now I may be just a simple country politician, but I believe that until we have things in need of building our priority should be research into such things. However, that does not mean we should not have a plan for the future we are able to begin manufacture. Thus, I propose we hire 5 Scientists and 5 Engineers. The additional manpower in R&D will speed up our efforts there, and the men and women with the tools and talent will be ready and waiting when they have the blueprints and process to begin.
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Apr 9, 2015 02:50
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May I suggest honored representatives and personnel that you should think about hiring the scientists now, and hiring the engineers at the start of the next month? They're the finest engineers in the world, they're paid like the finest engineers in the world, and it would be a waste to have them sit around doing nothing for 2 weeks, and get paid for it as if they spent a whole month working.
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my dad's reasoning is why I am holding off on getting new engineers-there's basically nothing for them to work on at the moment, and it is unlikely that they will have anything to do for some time. Getting more researchers now would be the smarter choice. On an unrelated note, it is so boring around here. Having no battles means I can't do any good propaganda commercials yet!
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my dad posted:May I suggest honored representatives and personnel that you should think about hiring the scientists now, and hiring the engineers at the start of the next month? They're the finest engineers in the world, they're paid like the finest engineers in the world, and it would be a waste to have them sit around doing nothing for 2 weeks, and get paid for it as if they spent a whole month working. Man I'm just swaying with the wind aren't I? I'll support this.
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Dr. Snark posted:my dad's reasoning is why I am holding off on getting new engineers-there's basically nothing for them to work on at the moment, and it is unlikely that they will have anything to do for some time. Getting more researchers now would be the smarter choice. Its not just the commercials that are suffering. How can the Chinese make bootlegs of x-com products without products to bootleg? X-com lazer blasters, x-com ahrmor, x-com oficial avalange missiles with real radioactive action!
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ViggyNash posted:You have a good point, chief. Incidentally, what is the cost of hiring new personnel? SupSuper fucked around with this message at 15:13 on Apr 9, 2015 |
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Apr 9, 2015 10:50
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ViggyNash posted:How will hiring work, in the context of this thread? Is it the same as soldiers in that someone has to be them, or do we treat them simply as resources? Those who choose to be scientists will be heads of individual research teams. The unnamed scientists are simply resources.  Here are the monthly costs, as requested. The next in-game week will be run later today.
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Wait, scientists are getting 30k a month? And they don't even have to risk their lives!? This is bullshit, man! I've been sold a bill of goods!
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:Those who choose to be scientists will be heads of individual research teams. The unnamed scientists are simply resources. Multiple research teams? Does that mean we could possible have multiple lines of research going at once?
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ViggyNash posted:Multiple research teams? Does that mean we could possible have multiple lines of research going at once? Yes, you can have multiple lines going at once.
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Spain would encourage the hiring of 10 more scientists. If one or more of them happen to be implausibly sexy -- men or women, either is fine -- that might just persuade our president to be a little more generous with his funding*. He is far more open to, ah, 'charm' than he is to logic, reason or sanity. * it won't.
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Lotish posted:Wait, scientists are getting 30k a month? And they don't even have to risk their lives!? This is bullshit, man! I've been sold a bill of goods!
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January 17th, 1999 Scramble all interceptors, this is not a drill. Ground forces, gear up and mount the Skyranger. I repeat, this is not a drill.  Radar reports show that the UFO is low and slow, people. This is our first chance to strike back at the alien menace.  Range and bearing estimates show that the UFO should be straddling the Spain-Portugal border. First dispatch will be Merlyn-1. The Jolly Green Lad(y) will be sent to prevent any escape. 14 volunteers must step up for the first combat insertion. The Base Commander may also provide a list of troops. Here is the list of troops and stats. Any soldiers in combat who fail to provide orders will have their unit put into command of another soldier. Crowbeak and Slaan, would you rather fly "Cautiously", "Balanced" or "Aggressively"?
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Lotish reporting to gently caress stuff up, sir!
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Grenadier Alkydere reporting to infuriate the Ghost of Dr. Vahlen (and likely blow himself up).
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Door Opener, First Class TomViolence ready to break off some foot halfway up some alien cloaca.
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Put me in coach I'm ready!
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I'm ready for combat. By the way I might have a high bravery rating but I'm not stupidly brave, I would rather not walk through a door when I don't know what is behind it. Also I think we ought to operate in small fire teams of at least 3 people, no singletons. If we find a Ufo we should surround the exits and let them come to us. Of course I probably won't be team leader but that is the procedure I wrote down for the entrance exam!
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Sad King Billy posted:I would rather not walk through a door when I don't know what is behind it. That's what I'm here for! I'm around and would love to be a door opener. Put me in, coach!
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I would like to be a scientist working on the motion scanner all by myself. I think I can pull it off by the end of the war! (I probably cannot)
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GyverMac Here, and I say KILL'EM ALL. I'm the best grenade thrower we got (80), I suggest you guys give me explody things to throw at the aliens. Also; This should be mandatory viewing for all infantry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThrVQKl04Ak
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Mzbundifund posted:I would like to be a scientist working on the motion scanner all by myself. I think I can pull it off by the end of the war! (I probably cannot) There are actually situations in which the motion scanner is absolutely precious: UFO raids. The aliens almost never stand completely still, and being able to tell exactly where they are when you can't directly see them in a confined space can be extremely useful - guided missile guiding kind of useful. Just make sure you use them at the start of the turn, or at the very least only move your motion scanner equipped soldiers, otherwise you'll get a lot of false readings. Of course, the opportunity cost of that research (not researching far more useful stuff) means we won't be seeing it for quite a while, if ever.
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Mzbundifund posted:I would like to be a scientist working on the motion scanner all by myself. I think I can pull it off by the end of the war! (I probably cannot) You have no control over research. Only the Chief can order research. Please request that the Chief puts this order in.
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Chaos Dragon ready sir
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Croikey! I'm ready to put some aliens six feet down under, mateys! Hoist anchor and disembark, yarr! Edit: I be not the captain. MrWillsauce fucked around with this message at 21:37 on Apr 9, 2015 |
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Ablative posted:So who's flying the Skyranger, anyway? HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:
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GyverMac posted:I'm the best grenade thrower we got (80) ahem... Ablative posted:Aren't they the interceptors? Oh, right... tadashi fucked around with this message at 22:12 on Apr 9, 2015 |
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I volunteer to go into combat!
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