I would be happy to organize PBEM games with many of them using the AU mod. This effort has started with a core group of posters from the Strategy Forum. (We have five people so far.)
Initial experience shows that PBEM works well when games are kept to a small number of people who enjoy the prospect of a game that gradually builds toward an interesting series of encounters with human opponents -- and who respond regularly.
If you think this would be fun, just post your comment and we will add you to the group. It is very helpful if we know your location and email address(es).
There is no hurry. After we get a list of people who are interested, the time to start is when everyone settles down to the usual grind after the holidays, and maybe after people get PTW as a holiday gift. What is needed is a club of people who will be reliable for a reasonably long haul.
I have been fortunate to hook up with people that have formed a couple of good games and I'm pleasantly surprised by the way the game unfolds. I think many people would like to be involved in several games, so that the total amounts to a reasonable part-time hobby.
The speed version of PTW does not necessarily appeal to everyone. Some players appreciate having time to think and, especially, the possibility of some real diplomacy taking place with other human players over a considerable interval of time. If that is you, then this is it.
