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Andy York: Congrats to Eric on a well played game. And, as always, thanks to Chris for running it!
Eric Brosius: There were a lot of twists and turns in this game. I started off with a low-tech approach, buying nothing but one Nodule and a huge load of water factories. This tends to give you an edge in production, even over the people who have the Heavy Equipment, until you max out on manned water factories. I was hoping to get an Orbital Lab or Scientists early in Phase 2, and I did get 2 of them (hurting, without particularly intending to, Bill and Andy.) I was disappointed when I realized I could have gotten an Orbital Lab in Turn 9 for the same amount I paid for the Scientists, and I thought I had fallen unavoidably behind.
It turns out the Laboratory and the clutch of research factories I bought in Turn 13 gave me just enough purchasing power to put me over the top. Interestingly, I lost a game a few weeks ago to the same strategy. Joe Huber got a Lab and approximately nine research factories to win in a way I had never seen before.
Thanks, Chris, for running this game. I really love playing Outpost. And thanks to all my opponents for an enjoyable game.
Andy Lewis: Congrats to Eric. Hooray for me, I finished in the top half amazing.
Dave Partridge: Congrats to Eric. I love the game, but as always it seems that once someone gets a lead it's very very hard to reel them back in. Just couldn't catch up to him.