New Opponent sought

romeothemonk · 21-02-2006, 22:13

Greetings everyone. I have my copy of civ 4 and have played it a bit.
IMHO, civ4 as it stands now is a great multiplayer game, but a middling single player game.

Since you now know where I stand on the issue, I would like to utilize the multiplayer functionality of c4.

I am looking for a game with 1 other human and a to be determined number of AI.

Anything else is up for discussion.

I would like to keep it 2 humans, so we can do a power pitboss session or something to really get the game flowing in the early/boring years.

grahamiam · 21-02-2006, 22:59

I'll have a go at it Romeo. I've been wanting to fool around with the pitboss thing as well (especially since reading Whomp's and Tubby's report on it).

I really like lake maps, if you're up for it (it has worldwrap, unlike great plains and inner sea). Maybe small, default number of AI's? Speed? water level? difficulty level (ok with up to Monarch so far, but higher needs more work)?

romeothemonk · 21-02-2006, 23:48

Sounds like a plan grahamiam. I have played one c3c game with you and I would like a rematch of some kind.

Anyway lakes sounds good, Monarch is acceptable.

Any restrictions on civs? Any you don't want me to play? ( I Have only played 3 games of c4, but I really am partial to aggressive)

Small map sounds good as well.

grahamiam · 22-02-2006, 00:06

I'm fine with anything. I'll play the Inca, just so we're both aggresive

And for AI, if Monarch is too much, we can always just do Noble or Prince. I'd rather they not do too much to influence the outcome. Anyways, I have to help my oldest with some homework. When do you want to try to start? I have a game tonight with my brother-in-law so tomorrow would be ok?

Matrix · 22-02-2006, 00:07

Please keep in mind that you can't switch from PBEM to Pitboss/online MP. (Until the next patch.)

romeothemonk · 22-02-2006, 00:17

Thanks Matrix. That information is disconcerting.
We will probably run it as a standard PBEM, just use MSN to set up some power sessions.

I was actually hoping to set the game up this weekend, as I am busy for the rest of the week in the evenings. I have workouts on Wed, Dinner Party on Thursday and a "Welcome back from the Sandbox Party" on friday.

Tubby Rower · 22-02-2006, 00:48

I'd also be interested. Whomp & I have an ongoing appointment that when we are both bored we'll start up/continue a pitboss game. It would be nice to have a small 3 or 4 way pitboss game, but I'll step back into the shadows as my time right now is limited.

akots · 22-02-2006, 01:53

I have a good news, it seems that it is quite possible to play custom scenario files in PBEM even under version 1.52. I've been experimenting with mapmaking for the past week and have now a good protocol on how to setup the things there.

Bad news, is that the new patch is coming and rather soon and saves can be incompatible. But also seems that the C3C 1.15/1.22 trick seems to works and you can actually run two versions of Civ4 from one computer.

Since I'm a scientist and I like to experiment, hows about I cook a map for you, start the game and you tell me how you are feeling. Just tell me the settings and other stuff that you want.

If you wish it to be easy and random, fine with me, less hassle for everyone. I'll come online later today.

Me myself, on the other hand, am looking for a decent MP game, 2 humans, no AI, duel or tiny map, short one, quickie, for a couple of evenings starting around 8pm US Central on weekdays up to midnight or any time on weekend.

grahamiam · 22-02-2006, 02:21

yes, looks like we have quite a bit around now [

] Since akots is way ahead of me, I'll pass on his offer (i mean, for fucks sake, I'm still struggling big time @ emporer, and monarch isn't guarenteed either

)

j/k

actually, i would like to try some 2-4 hrs games on pitboss. weekend type games. since i'm married with children, i usually have no social life, so saturdays are usually free

Tubby Rower · 22-02-2006, 02:34

I'll withdraw my position. I'm not sure that I have the time for it to be honest. maybe after the new baby comes in MAy I'll have some free time

21-02-2006, 22:13	#1
romeothemonk King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yankton, SD. Posts: 1,310	New Opponent sought Greetings everyone. I have my copy of civ 4 and have played it a bit. IMHO, civ4 as it stands now is a great multiplayer game, but a middling single player game. Since you now know where I stand on the issue, I would like to utilize the multiplayer functionality of c4. I am looking for a game with 1 other human and a to be determined number of AI. Anything else is up for discussion. I would like to keep it 2 humans, so we can do a power pitboss session or something to really get the game flowing in the early/boring years. __________________ I am not crazy cause I take the right pills..................................... Everyday

21-02-2006, 23:48	#3
romeothemonk King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yankton, SD. Posts: 1,310	Sounds like a plan grahamiam. I have played one c3c game with you and I would like a rematch of some kind. Anyway lakes sounds good, Monarch is acceptable. Any restrictions on civs? Any you don't want me to play? ( I Have only played 3 games of c4, but I really am partial to aggressive) Small map sounds good as well. __________________ I am not crazy cause I take the right pills..................................... Everyday

22-02-2006, 00:07	#5
Matrix Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 4,828	Please keep in mind that you can't switch from PBEM to Pitboss/online MP. (Until the next patch.) __________________

22-02-2006, 00:17	#6
romeothemonk King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yankton, SD. Posts: 1,310	Thanks Matrix. That information is disconcerting. We will probably run it as a standard PBEM, just use MSN to set up some power sessions. I was actually hoping to set the game up this weekend, as I am busy for the rest of the week in the evenings. I have workouts on Wed, Dinner Party on Thursday and a "Welcome back from the Sandbox Party" on friday. __________________ I am not crazy cause I take the right pills..................................... Everyday

22-02-2006, 00:48	#7
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	I'd also be interested. Whomp & I have an ongoing appointment that when we are both bored we'll start up/continue a pitboss game. It would be nice to have a small 3 or 4 way pitboss game, but I'll step back into the shadows as my time right now is limited. __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

21-02-2006, 22:59	#2
grahamiam Emperor Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA, East Coast. Posts: 2,673	I'll have a go at it Romeo. I've been wanting to fool around with the pitboss thing as well (especially since reading Whomp's and Tubby's report on it). I really like lake maps, if you're up for it (it has worldwrap, unlike great plains and inner sea). Maybe small, default number of AI's? Speed? water level? difficulty level (ok with up to Monarch so far, but higher needs more work)?

22-02-2006, 00:06	#4
grahamiam Emperor Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA, East Coast. Posts: 2,673	I'm fine with anything. I'll play the Inca, just so we're both aggresive And for AI, if Monarch is too much, we can always just do Noble or Prince. I'd rather they not do too much to influence the outcome. Anyways, I have to help my oldest with some homework. When do you want to try to start? I have a game tonight with my brother-in-law so tomorrow would be ok?

22-02-2006, 01:53	#8
akots Nebuchadnezzar II Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Glover Park Posts: 4,459	I have a good news, it seems that it is quite possible to play custom scenario files in PBEM even under version 1.52. I've been experimenting with mapmaking for the past week and have now a good protocol on how to setup the things there. Bad news, is that the new patch is coming and rather soon and saves can be incompatible. But also seems that the C3C 1.15/1.22 trick seems to works and you can actually run two versions of Civ4 from one computer. Since I'm a scientist and I like to experiment, hows about I cook a map for you, start the game and you tell me how you are feeling. Just tell me the settings and other stuff that you want. If you wish it to be easy and random, fine with me, less hassle for everyone. I'll come online later today. Me myself, on the other hand, am looking for a decent MP game, 2 humans, no AI, duel or tiny map, short one, quickie, for a couple of evenings starting around 8pm US Central on weekdays up to midnight or any time on weekend. __________________ Cujusvis hominis est errare; nullius, nisi insipientis in errore perseverare Ciceron (Marcus Tullius)

22-02-2006, 02:21	#9
grahamiam Emperor Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA, East Coast. Posts: 2,673	yes, looks like we have quite a bit around now [] Since akots is way ahead of me, I'll pass on his offer (i mean, for fucks sake, I'm still struggling big time @ emporer, and monarch isn't guarenteed either ) j/k actually, i would like to try some 2-4 hrs games on pitboss. weekend type games. since i'm married with children, i usually have no social life, so saturdays are usually free

22-02-2006, 02:34	#10
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	I'll withdraw my position. I'm not sure that I have the time for it to be honest. maybe after the new baby comes in MAy I'll have some free time __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?