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[2nd] Bonus points gained from eliminating targets in quick succesion: All points awarded (including bonus points for [1st]) for each element of a bonus chain after the the first 2 elements are doubled (called Combo). The time frame to initiate and sustain a Combo is different. You need to kill the 2nd and 3rd chain element each about 1.5 seconds after their respective preliminary chain element thus initiating a combo while thereafter you need to shoot succesive elements of the chain within about 2.5 seconds of eachother, only.
(+) to let everybody know.
Note that for lying (black) targets scenario (c) is altere since youll only be able to either hit for (a) and (b) or the area slightly offset from (b) on their chest as well which grants you 500 points alike for {[1]; (c)} but requires only 1 bullet; shooting the single limb these targets possess doesnt give you anything. Moreso: it's possible to shoot part of a targets neck which doesnt affect any scenario. There also exist 2 additional ways to score points built on the basic scoring: [1st] - You're granted bonus points for shooting a target based on the time elapsed ( t ) after they appeared. In effect you get a static base amount for 0<t. The base amount is 50% of the points for each scenario {[1-2]; (a-c)} and {[5]; (both)}, but only +1000 points for { [3]; (a) } +500 points for {[3]; (b) } and +250 points for {[3]; (c)} and luckily none additional points are distracted when any scenario {[4]; (a-c)} occurs.
Scoring system
There are 5 different shootable obstacles in the shooting range: [1] Hostile (the armed men) [2] Hostile with bulletproof vest [3] Camouflaged Hostile (light brownish color instead of black) [4] Hostages (with their hands on their head) [5] Bull's eye targets (red/white circular objects).
There are 3 ways to eliminate any of the targets [1-4]: (a) Shooting their head (b) Shooting the designated area on their chest (doesnt work for [2] obviously) (c) Shooting any 2 of their limbs (arms, thighs or shanks) while there is only one way to hit target [5]. Points are awarded as following: {[1]; (a)} 1000 points {[1]; (b)} 750 points {[1]; (c)} 500 points {[2]; (a)} 1500 points {[2]; (c)} 750 points {[3]; (a)} 3000 points {[3]; (b)} 2000 points {[3]; (c)} 1000 points {[4]; (a)} -1000 points {[4]; (b)} -750 points {[4]; (c)} -400 points {[5]; (difficult to spot or available for short time only)} 10000 points {[5]; (regular)} 5000 points .
(+) to let everybody know.
As a challenge: Beat apocalypse mode retaining 4720 M population, also lose less than 3 buildings throughout the game ( or rather only to the very last boss enemy ). Good Luck beating it!
Really good game! - It's just too easy :( A bit of grinding and one'll beat every level with greenjackets only. That's why i suggest the developer to let us turn off achievement bonuses ^.^ !
In retrospection I'm quite lucky that i played Ultima Ratio Regum directly after the tutorial mission.
Im a true believer of strategy - the non-believers often call themselves Tacticians - beware!
For anyone that needs some pieces of advice leave me a shout I can send you solutions that require only a minimum of ressources for each level.
Cofucius says: Don't let your affection give you an infection. Put a protection over that erection. - Hm doesn't quite fit the theme?: All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age. Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.
Lvl 5 is glitched. If you make a third chloroplast you dont have a single NA left. Your screwed if you dont have enough Lsyosomes to recycle it. Why cant you recycle ribosomes?
@knight8183: That's pretty eaasy to be done: Just positionate your ship in mid bottom area firing periodically left and right (recommend blue double laser or better the red weapon pick-up combined with green lasers) while smashing the skill buttons for warp speed, mega blast, psion wave,virus spread and bonus magnet all the time - doing so you might be able to acomplish even lvl 20 platinum medal with 10 secs left ^.^
.......as an idle game by leaving it and doing other things and it will progress fine, it acts great as a regular game You have a slew of mini-features to keep you occupied as well. So far, I'd say I only have two complaints. One, it is next to impossible to see what you're buying for your character due to the menu and two, the button. Somehow, I've pressed it over 10,000 times the first day. Other than a couple of problems with this game, It deserves a 4/5!
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Confuzzledmaniac Moderator_icon Levelbug40 Jan. 08, 2010 I am thoroughly impressed with this game's capacity to drag you in.Is it an idle game? Yes, you can leave it be and progress just fine.It it a regular game? Yes, you have a slew of mini-features to keep you occupied. So far, I'd say I only have two complaints.One,it is next to impossible to see what you're buying for your character, due to the menu. Perhaps implement a fading system? Two, the button. Oh God, the button. Somehow, I've pressed it over 10k times the first day. My finger hurts. All said and done, 5/5. ---///---\\\---GigaDramon Levelbug18 Jan. 08, 2010 I am thoroughly impressed with this game's capacity to drag you in. Not only does it succeed......
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@ aguspal: i agree with you but there might be an easier way to come up with it
i think it would be much easier if the developer made the tunnel vision transparent so you could at least see all the stats in the arena (which would make it quite believeable that the army bonuses improve your arena performance :) )
other than this the epic sniper cursor looks great and can even be useful for some things ( vertical and horizontal lines help in ultimate avoidance - BUT the the horizonline is still irritating as you sometimes think it's your cursor's cross)
i say it should be on the list for the next update^^
yeah completed lvl 107!!!
i cant understand why people complain about the 3 million pickups if you fully upgrade your ship you have to pay more than 30 million... but it is shame that you cant use your equipment bought with other ships so you have to use only one ship the hole game (excluding beginner ship)
nice game with much potential
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