Strat Forum PBEM: Game 5

Dominae · January 24, 2003, 15:04

This thread is for the fifth installment of the Strategy Forum PBEMs. The game has not yet started, and is still open to other players (like you).

This game has already started (some time ago), and is therefore no longer open to new players.

Participants (in order of play):
ricketyclik; Celts
Dominae; Random (English)
eklektikos; Random (Aztecs)
ormuzd; Egyptians

Settings:
Difficulty: Monarch
Culturally-linked starts off
Accelerated Production off
Rules: AU MP mod, version 1.00
World Size: Small (80x80)
Land Form: Pangaea
Water Coverage: 70%
Barbarian Activity: Roaming
All other settings default.

Dominae · January 24, 2003, 15:11

Ok, everyone who has already signed up needs to post a list of civ and setup preferences. Concerning civs, post at ranked list of three you would like to play, which will resolve any conflicts with other players (not everyone can play the English, you see).

I'll probably be setting up the map for this game (checking to make sure everything is nice and fun), so bribery begins now: a few dollars nets you an extra Bonus Grassland or two around your starting location; higher "donations" can result in anything from an extra Luxury resource to even a whole new River. PM me for details.

Dominae

P.S: Just kidding about the second paragraph, of course.

eklektikos · January 24, 2003, 15:59

Hmm... stick me down for a random civ. Makes life more interesting.

AJ Corp. The FAIR · January 25, 2003, 00:02

OK, I've been away from the forums/threads for almost a half year ...

what's:

Rules: AU MP mod, version 1.00 (recommended)+

Pangea or continents, both suit me fine, although pangea could make things less 'complicated' and perhaps more 'fair' for everyone.

As we'll be playing a small map I wouldn't set water settings too high.

Choosing civs is rather difficult as since PTW has been released I haven't played them all yet ... buit of course I've got some favorites ...

1) Egyptians
2) Celts
3) Japanese

All other settings are fine for me.

AJ

Dominae · January 25, 2003, 00:16

Quote:

Originally posted by AJ Corp. The FAIR
OK, I've been away from the forums/threads for almost a half year ...

what's:

Rules: AU MP mod, version 1.00 (recommended)+

I've put a link to alexman's description of AU and its PBEM incarnation here.

The AU mod is a collaborative effort designed to make Civ3 more fun and challenging, without changing too much from stock Civ3. Since most PBEM games are played solely against humans, some of the changes designed to help the AI were removed in the MP version of the mod. The .zip file in the thread I linked to provides all the details.

You're not at all obliged to use the mod, but it many players here seem to like it. However, make sure you check out the readme, as some of the changes alter gameplay somewhat.

Dominae

AJ Corp. The FAIR · January 25, 2003, 00:24

Did you people know the Belgians were described by Julius Caesar as 'the bravest of all Gauls'?

Can't wait to prove him right ...

Who better to pick than the Celts ... right?

AJ

Dominae · January 25, 2003, 00:49

AJ, is your first pick the Egyptians or the Celts?

Dominae

BigDork · January 25, 2003, 08:22

I don't care about any of the map settings. Gimme and random civ, I like little surprise. Other than that...have we figured out how many turns a day we are doing yet?

Quote:

Originally posted by Dominae
BigDork (gee, I feel guilty saying your name...)

Don't worry about it. I feel there is nothing wrong with being a dork. Being a dork can be a lot of fun. Basically I do whatever I want and just pass it off as being a dork.

You should try it sometime. People just shake their head and walk away.

BigD

BigDork · January 25, 2003, 08:24

Oh yeah, one other thing before we start. I cannot promise I'll be able to see this through till the end. I'm in the Air Force and if we end up going to war with Iraq I'm pretty sure I'll have other things to do besides playing CivIII. So let's hope Bush takes his head outta his ass so I can play some video games.

BigD

AJ Corp. The FAIR · January 25, 2003, 08:38

Quote:

Originally posted by Dominae
AJ, is your first pick the Egyptians or the Celts?

Dominae

Difficult choice ... industrious and early war chariots --> early military expansion versus an awesome Celtic UU ...

...

I'll stick to my ancestors for my first MP experience I guess ...

EDIT: meaning the Celts

EDIT 2: PS, BigD, I guess I'll just have to wipe you out before you discover flight, right?

AJ

Dominae · January 25, 2003, 13:16

Original post updated. Now just waiting for another 1 or 2 joiners; 3-player games are apparently not fun.

Oh, and I put difficulty at Monarch and Barbarians at Roaming. Hope this is ok.

Dominae

BigDork · January 25, 2003, 18:02

Quote:

Originally posted by AJ Corp. The FAIR
EDIT 2: PS, BigD, I guess I'll just have to wipe you out before you discover flight, right?

Not to worry, I'm just a computer geek for the AF. I'm too much of a klutz to want to touch a multi-million dollar plane.

Dom - Sounds okay to me. I've never done Monarch before and would love the challange. Besides, this is about learning right? Hopefully I don't die too soon though.

BigD

AJ Corp. The FAIR · January 26, 2003, 01:58

Who will you pick Dominae?

AJ

ormuzd · January 26, 2003, 09:10

I would like to join too. The prefs are ok. I prefer playing with egypt (although I'll be queen

)

Dominae · January 26, 2003, 12:32

ormuzd added to the list.

I will not be playing this one, first because I'm involved in a few other games already (and I should really focus on real work), and second because I've volunteered to set up the map.

Are you guys willing to go ahead with just 4 players, or do you want to wait for a fifth?

Dominae

BigDork · January 26, 2003, 13:39

Either way Dom. Just so long as you set me up to win. By the way, where do I send this check to again?

BigD

eklektikos · January 26, 2003, 15:19

Quote:

Originally posted by Dominae
Are you guys willing to go ahead with just 4 players, or do you want to wait for a fifth?

Dominae

I don't really mind either way, I'd be happy to go with what we've got if everyone else is fine with it

ormuzd · January 27, 2003, 03:35

No problem for me. Let start

Dominae · January 27, 2003, 22:21

Sorry all for the delay; I should have the game ready by tomorrow night sometime. AJ could you post or PM me your email so that I can send off the first turn?

Dominae

Dominae · January 28, 2003, 19:02

Ok, the game is all ready. I put the players in alphabetical order. I've included to first turn, which is AJ's to play.

If there are any problems, post here. A good rule of thumb is to always load your game from a fresh start of PTW.

Have fun guys, and do not forget that you have to posts your results here when you're done!

Dominae

BigDork · January 28, 2003, 20:39

Great, thanks Dom

Is there a thread somewhere or can someone just post a quick how-to for PBEM? I've never done this before

BigD

Dominae · January 28, 2003, 20:48

The person before you in the turn order will send you the file by email, or post it on this thread. Email is far better as it doesn't tax the 'Poly's resources. So I suggest you all exchange emails. When you get the turn, you open PTW from scratch, select 'Load Game', type in your password, and play the turn. Do not save during the turn. When you're done, click 'Done' or press Space/Enter. The game will prompt you to save. Do so, and email the save to the next guy.

Enjoy!

Dominae

BigDork · January 28, 2003, 22:24

Thanks Dom. One more thing, are we using the AU Mod for this?

BigD

Dominae · January 28, 2003, 22:27

Yep, I set the rules to AU MP mod version 1.00. If you look back in this thread you'll see I provided a link to the AU PBEM thread. The rules for the AU MP mod are found there, within alexman's attached zip file.

Dominae

ormuzd · January 29, 2003, 03:51

Once you have started the game, the settings from the mod are remembered in the file and I don't need to do anything with this mod or I have to?

AJ Corp. The FAIR · January 29, 2003, 06:08

Ok guys, be patient one or two more days (have lots of things to do right now) ...

Tomorrow I'll download the latest PTW patch (haven't patched it so far --> bought it in Belgium, which version I'll download best?) and the AU MOD and I'll send PM's to the other participants to give my email adress. May I ask the others to do so too?

The day after I'll download start position and ... kick off.

AJ

Dominae · January 29, 2003, 10:11

There is no need to download the mod files, beyond wanting to look at the readme; the rules for the game are all contained within the sav I provided.

Dominae

BigDork · January 30, 2003, 21:54

AJ

I don't wanna sound impatient and I realize you all have lives but...Let's start already.

:

Actually take your time, I'm just being...well, a Dork

BigD

eklektikos · January 31, 2003, 08:02

Since BigDork seems to have PM disabled I guess I will have to brave the threat of spam and post my email address here if I ever wish to play my turn

. It's eklektikos@bigfoot.com

BigDork · January 31, 2003, 22:31

PM's disabled? how do I undisable it? well, my e-mail is elcarlsson99@yahoo.com. Please don't send any viagra e-mails, i don't have any problems