Ideas on bringing members back?

H Tower · April 10, 2003, 13:28

According to the civgroup list, we have 28 members, and yet I only see around 8 of us actually participating in the forum. Does anyone have any ideas on how we can bring people who so recently interested in the game, back?

List of those in the civgroup:
http://apolyton.net/forums/memberlis...&civgroupid=32

Dr. Nick · April 10, 2003, 15:33

Thing is, unless you're a commander, there's not much to do.

curtsibling · April 10, 2003, 15:45

I am itching for action!

Perhaps if we mass PM-ed all the lazy people en-masse and reminded them of their loyalties!

Six Thousand Year Old Man · April 10, 2003, 16:56

There's no polls. But then, this is the Soviet Union.

Perhaps when we get to the point where we can actually do something - as opposed to just shepherding our T-28s and Refugees to the rear - we could solicit the opinion of the people?

Where do we attack, and when?

What units to build? Wonders?

etc, etc.

Six Thousand Year Old Man · April 10, 2003, 17:05

The problem with this Demo game is that there seems to be a disparity in RF experience/skill among the various members. Some of us have played RF a lot, some a little (me) , some not much at all. So perhaps some people are reluctant to step up, for fear of leading us astray and handing the Motherland to the fascists.

For example, up to a month ago, I had no idea that the key tech to race for was Mobile Warfare II, for the KV-1. I didn't realize it was best to attack units in a minefield, and I didn't know that 'Industry' was the key terrain improvement. So this has been a learning experience, and I'm playing a RF game on my own now, so that I can later volunteer to be a front commander or run for Marshal.

Shaka Naldur · April 10, 2003, 17:40

it was quite active when we were asking what to do with the front line and all that
once this summer is over we can make some polls and people will suggest a few things

Colwyn · April 10, 2003, 18:55

The good thing about RF is that as long as you kill any attackers just outside your cities with little loss's to yourself and build cheap cossacks you can survive the german onslaught. This is good for new commanders to RF. The stavka can then offer advice if a commander asks for some tips on their turn.

ie 6,000 yo why don't you take the murmansk front, you are active and in the end the game is fun whether you win or lose cities.

As for drumming up more interest well can the marshal private email all the members with the latest pravda and promotion vacencies?

I also think if we keep the game moving without any delays that it will build confidence too (see stavka thread on 3day idea)

PS I agree with you all that the first summer is a bit bland, i;m sure once we get to winter 41/42 that people will emerge as you can start doing things in the game stratergy wise.

our_man · April 11, 2003, 05:25

Well I've offered a few ideas for strategy and the like, but there isn't really that much to get involved in at the moment unless you're in some position of authority. I would like to participate more but unfortunately I'm in University until the end of May (without Civ2), so until then all I can really offer is advice.

CannonFodder · April 11, 2003, 17:33

I'm here and looking at things, but there hasn't been too much stuff where my opinion wasn't already voiced by the majority. No point in posting (save getting +1) unless I have something to say.

I do think we should have polls more often...I think that would spark more interest.

SCG · April 11, 2003, 21:51

seems like in the early game there is a general consensus among front commanders (who for the most part are the people who have spent the most time playing this scenario). Also, the prepatory briefing thread outlined the generally agreed upon ways to attack the game (and we've had the discussion on what is and isn't a cheat). Once the almost scripted turns are out of the way, i suspect there may be a little more opportunity for discussion or ideas for polls.

Case · April 13, 2003, 21:27

I'd agree with sugestions that more polls are needed. I visit this board every day, and there never seems to be any (quick) way to contribute.

DeathByTheSword · April 14, 2003, 12:51

well i dont know if you all still need people...but i am playing A LOT of steel panthers lately and if you still need people a tactition....i am always glad to be of service....if you pleace could tell me where i can get RF...

greeny · April 14, 2003, 16:55

Welcome DeathByTheSword, you can get Red Front here:
http://spanish.apolyton.net/civ2/civ2main.shtml

H Tower · April 14, 2003, 16:57

we can always use more players, DBTS.

RF can be found at http://spanish.apolyton.net/civ2/civ2main.shtml click on the bestonet link, then XX century, the scenario is halfway down the page

You need Civ2 MGE to play.

DeathByTheSword · April 15, 2003, 08:23

well i have the game up and running but what do you mean with MGE? i dont visit civ2 forums that much...i play it alot but dont go to the forums....do you mean multiplayer edition? i have that....if something else pleace tell me....

Six Thousand Year Old Man · April 15, 2003, 08:29

Quote:

Originally posted by DeathByTheSword
well i have the game up and running but what do you mean with MGE? i dont visit civ2 forums that much...i play it alot but dont go to the forums....do you mean multiplayer edition? i have that....if something else pleace tell me....

MGE= Multiplayer Gold Edition. Sounds like you have it.

DeathByTheSword · April 15, 2003, 08:34

i have it

...tnx will sign up right now

conmcb25 · April 15, 2003, 22:42

I posted a fun poll. After I take a good look at the game this weekend Ill try and think up some other more lets decide on strategy polls.

Maybe I should be the Minister of Polls?

EZRhino · April 28, 2003, 01:57

I think the marshal needs to post more pictures with his turn reports.

conmcb25 · April 28, 2003, 07:31

Quote:

Originally posted by EZRhino
I think the marshal needs to post more pictures with his turn reports.

Good point! I will make an attempt next time. This time I was kind of stressed making sure I got it all. And my kid was using the computer with Hyper snap DX!

Ill get that squared away for next time.

Shaka Naldur · April 28, 2003, 13:39

and the front comanders have to posts screenshots about his front and make a few polls, nothing very important can be done this turns but then we can entertain the people and invite them to make some comentaries

conmcb25 · April 28, 2003, 17:21

Quote:

Originally posted by EZRhino
I think the marshal needs to post more pictures with his turn reports.

I didn't exactly do this but I did publish some pictures today. Take a look around the threads.

I also STRONGLY encourage all the Front Commanders and the Ministers to open threads and post pictures there as well. If you have already opened one go ahead and do some pictures this turn or next.

Thanks

The ANZAC · April 28, 2003, 18:31

As for posting pictures, you can take screenshots using "print screen" instead of using some ghetto program like hypersnap to take screenshots. please!

I'll set up a thread ASAP for the North-West Front!

conmcb25 · April 28, 2003, 18:52

Quote:

Originally posted by The ANZAC
As for posting pictures, you can take screenshots using "print screen" instead of using some ghetto program like hypersnap to take screenshots. please!

I'll set up a thread ASAP for the North-West Front!

Gheto program?

I kind of like it!

BTW thanks for setting up the Front Thread!

Bossy20000 · May 8, 2003, 12:45

Well, this is my first post. I'm new here in the sense that I have never posted, but I have been following this PBEM since some time. I would like to join since I enjoyed playing RF, but I have problems with the redfront.bat (it closes immediately after opening

)

Nevertheless, for people not knowing the game it must be very difficult to understand,without any maps. Therefor, I humbly suggest to post more maps!

Just my opinion,

Michaël

EZRhino · May 8, 2003, 13:52

Are you running WinXP? Stick choice.com in c:/windows/system32 folder.

Bossy20000 · May 10, 2003, 05:43

Thanks a LOT EZRhino! It works again. Yes, I have XP, so that was probably the problem (I never had problems on my old computer where I had Windows98).

I had found a temporary solution: copy-pasting in the .bat and just leaving the necessit things, but that isn't easy at all.

Thanks,

Michaël

EZRhino · May 10, 2003, 16:20

Yes, WinXP is one of the many tools of the devil

Shaka Naldur · May 10, 2003, 16:51

it doesn't work for me

I have xp in this computer and it does´n't seem to work

The ANZAC · May 10, 2003, 17:06

Shaka: did you set up choice.com in the c:/windows/system32 folder? If that doesn't work, put it in the same directory as the .bat file and try that. BEtween those 2 it should work...