I can taste your blood already! (PBEM)

Samildanach · 20-08-2003, 00:32

....or is it mine

. Any forumites up for a PBEM on Emperor or Diety with GoTM rules ( other rules? ). This will be my first attempt at PBEM so any advice about newbie pitfalls that might screw up games would be welcome.

Ehecatl Atzin · 20-08-2003, 06:55

Play Jack Merchant...everyone seems to be beating him up!

Skyfish · 20-08-2003, 08:01

Now EA that only puts a lot of pressure on you to see if YOU can beat him (Jack) ay ?

Aggie · 20-08-2003, 10:00

Samildanach: Welcome at CDZ! My plate is full, but I'm sure other want to play

anarres · 20-08-2003, 13:47

We should really write a beginners guide to PBEM, to document the quirks like turn order and auto-move.

Hmm, check this thread Samildanach, it's got some quirky stuff in it.

I have a few games finishing, I would be glad to take you on. It is probably best to get 2 or 3 on the go at once if you can.

My MSM is civ3_AT_danwilliamson.net (spam filter....), come online of you can to discuss terms. I've not got ICQ going yet...

Samildanach · 20-08-2003, 16:36

Thanks guys- its good to be here. Anarres I don't have an ICQ myself, MSM-microsoft instant messenger? I don't have it either but I guess I should download it as people have been on at me to get for quite a while. As for terms I think that MAs should be a no-no but ROPs are allowed. What about MPPs do we allow them? They amount to the same thing as MAs but come later in the game- I haven't thought it through enough to decide if they are unbalancing or not. Since you are the PBEM vet I'll leave it up to you decide on what other features should or should not be included in order to have a fun game as I really don't know what will fly and whats a lead balloon.
As far as kicking Jacks ass-well I would be delighted to. But I read in CFC OT that he is around 6 foot 6 -I doubt if my short wee legs can reach that high. I may just have to bite him on the buttocks- a moe frightening prospect for both of us.

anarres · 20-08-2003, 16:43

Hmm, what timezone are you? I am GMT.

I suggset 'Deity light' = Deity but with 2 settlers for the humans. Pangeas tend to be a good place to start, tactics get messy on islands/continents, and it is harder to balance the maps.

No MA's will be OK, I prefer MPP's, they are mostly defensive in nature.

As to Civs, I think we should either both be industrious or not, unless you want me to be industrious and you not.

Samildanach · 20-08-2003, 17:34

I'm GMT as well. Yes panagaea sounds good. Industrious? will I need walls that quickly

I'm going to check out the spoilers for other games then I'll get back to you on civ characteristics-do we only have one worker on diety light? If so I'll probably go industrious as one of them.

Samildanach · 20-08-2003, 20:45

Ok I'll go with the egyptians if that's all right. Hope you like War chariots

. I'll be sacrificing chickens to the map maker Gods to bless our land with very little jungle.

jack merchant · 20-08-2003, 21:02

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quote:Originally posted by Samildanach

As far as kicking Jacks ass-well I would be delighted to. But I read in CFC OT that he is around 6 foot 6 -I doubt if my short wee legs can reach that high. I may just have to bite him on the buttocks- a moe frightening prospect for both of us.

I'd be delighted to play you samildanach, but I suspect I need one or two of my current games to finish first. Maybe in two-three weeks ? You'll be allowed to metaphorically kick me wherever you want then

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20-08-2003, 00:32	#1
Samildanach Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 59	I can taste your blood already! (PBEM) ....or is it mine. Any forumites up for a PBEM on Emperor or Diety with GoTM rules ( other rules? ). This will be my first attempt at PBEM so any advice about newbie pitfalls that might screw up games would be welcome.

20-08-2003, 06:55	#2
Ehecatl Atzin Part-timer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Moon\'s Belly button. Posts: 280	Play Jack Merchant...everyone seems to be beating him up! __________________ ~If getting gas .50 cents cheaper means the systematical extermination of an entire culture, I\'ll walk. ~The resistance will be as transnational as capital. ~The Revolution is also made with bricks-- Dr.Atl

20-08-2003, 08:01	#3
Skyfish Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: dead. Posts: 2,349	Now EA that only puts a lot of pressure on you to see if YOU can beat him (Jack) ay ? __________________ <font color=\"brown\"> <b><i>\"NOT back from the dead\"</b></i> </font id=\"brown\">

20-08-2003, 13:47	#5
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	We should really write a beginners guide to PBEM, to document the quirks like turn order and auto-move. Hmm, check this thread Samildanach, it's got some quirky stuff in it. I have a few games finishing, I would be glad to take you on. It is probably best to get 2 or 3 on the go at once if you can. My MSM is civ3_AT_danwilliamson.net (spam filter....), come online of you can to discuss terms. I've not got ICQ going yet... __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>

20-08-2003, 16:43	#7
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	Hmm, what timezone are you? I am GMT. I suggset 'Deity light' = Deity but with 2 settlers for the humans. Pangeas tend to be a good place to start, tactics get messy on islands/continents, and it is harder to balance the maps. No MA's will be OK, I prefer MPP's, they are mostly defensive in nature. As to Civs, I think we should either both be industrious or not, unless you want me to be industrious and you not. __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>

20-08-2003, 10:00	#4
Aggie Emperor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N/A Posts: 4,490	Samildanach: Welcome at CDZ! My plate is full, but I'm sure other want to play

20-08-2003, 16:36	#6
Samildanach Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 59	Thanks guys- its good to be here. Anarres I don't have an ICQ myself, MSM-microsoft instant messenger? I don't have it either but I guess I should download it as people have been on at me to get for quite a while. As for terms I think that MAs should be a no-no but ROPs are allowed. What about MPPs do we allow them? They amount to the same thing as MAs but come later in the game- I haven't thought it through enough to decide if they are unbalancing or not. Since you are the PBEM vet I'll leave it up to you decide on what other features should or should not be included in order to have a fun game as I really don't know what will fly and whats a lead balloon. As far as kicking Jacks ass-well I would be delighted to. But I read in CFC OT that he is around 6 foot 6 -I doubt if my short wee legs can reach that high. I may just have to bite him on the buttocks- a moe frightening prospect for both of us.

20-08-2003, 17:34	#8
Samildanach Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 59	I'm GMT as well. Yes panagaea sounds good. Industrious? will I need walls that quickly I'm going to check out the spoilers for other games then I'll get back to you on civ characteristics-do we only have one worker on diety light? If so I'll probably go industrious as one of them.

20-08-2003, 20:45	#9
Samildanach Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 59	Ok I'll go with the egyptians if that's all right. Hope you like War chariots . I'll be sacrificing chickens to the map maker Gods to bless our land with very little jungle.