Multiplayer?

Jay Bee · March 10, 2001, 09:40

Sadly PBEM was a total flop. Anybody here willing to try it again, this time multiplayer?

Henrik · March 10, 2001, 10:53

Could you be a little more specific, what do you mean?

which pbem was a total flop?
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dizepam · March 10, 2001, 23:24

I think that's a great idea.
Can I join you?

March 11, 2001, 01:06

sure!
maybe we should schedule a game for next week.

March 11, 2001, 01:45

Well, multiplayer we could give a try... let me download that MGE patch first...

March 13, 2001, 16:42

So? Is this on or not?

Exile · March 15, 2001, 23:02

JayBee, I would be interested in a multiplayer scenario game. Pbem or some other variant way of playing, depending on the scenario. I know that snog and some others are also interested. What scenarios, time frame for turns, etc. did you have in mind?

Salutations,
Exile

Henrik · March 16, 2001, 02:53

Yes me to. Preferably a historical scenario...

Chris 62 · March 17, 2001, 01:55

I'll give it a shot. You all can have fun beating up my pathetic troops while I tell you why they should have won.

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Jay Bee · March 17, 2001, 09:58

hmm, sorry guys, when I opened this thread I thought a window of free time had opened before me. I was wrong. As I said in other occasions, I have no exams, but I have something that sometimes is much worse: deadlines! I am fighting against the clock to get some paperwork in time. This is gonna take two more weeks at the very least.

There is another problem with this: the time zones. If you all are serious about this, perhaps it would be good to try PBEM once again. Just a suggestion.

Exile · March 17, 2001, 11:52

JayBee, I would like to try the pbem thing once. What scenario did you have in mind? (When time permits, of course)

Curious,
Exile
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Chris 62 · March 17, 2001, 15:01

PBEM might be the best way for me also. My schedule is not always set, and I wouldn't want to ruin things for everybody else. But I will say this: I will play my turn withen a day of recieving it, without fail. If the games ends, it won't be because of me.

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Jay Bee · March 17, 2001, 15:30

quote:

Originally posted by Exile on 03-17-2001 10:52 AM
JayBee, I would like to try the pbem thing once. What scenario did you have in mind? (When time permits, of course)

No particular preference. If possible one with not too many cities at the start

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Originally posted by cpoulos on 03-17-2001 02:01 PM
PBEM might be the best way for me also. My schedule is not always set, and I wouldn't want to ruin things for everybody else. But I will say this: I will play my turn withen a day of recieving it, without fail. If the games ends, it won't be because of me.

I am so glad to read this, This has to be everyone's commitment. I hereby adhere to it.

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Exile · March 17, 2001, 17:37

JayBee; You chose the scenario, let me know what civ to play and when the game will start. I monitor this board every day, even if I don't post, so I will get the message. I hereby commit myself to a pbem game.

That's 2, 5 more to go.

Salutations,
Exile

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Jay Bee · March 17, 2001, 17:46

No, that's three: you, cpoulos and me. Any others? Hogfather?

Sorry for the continuous repeat but please remember this game will probably start beginning of April.

Henrik · March 18, 2001, 03:10

Which scenario are you going to play?
I am also interested...

Jay Bee · March 18, 2001, 08:02

Henrik, I really do not know yet. Any suggestion?

March 18, 2001, 08:15

I'm in... maybe one could explain the dynamics properly before we start... as in "explain to me as if I were an idiot".

Fiera · March 18, 2001, 12:24

Is it going to be PBEM then? Then sure I'm in!

About the scn, I was very keen on playing "Spanish Pride" when we made our first PBEM attempt, but maybe that kind of game would take ages to play anyway, so what about a scn with less turns?

Henrik · March 18, 2001, 15:06

quote:

Originally posted by Jay Bee on 03-18-2001 12:37 PM
Personal favor: could we skip WW2 scenarios, please?

Actually the only WW2 scenarios I play are 2194 days of war and Redfront.

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Originally posted by Jay Bee on 03-18-2001 12:37 PM
I like Colonies II. I also like Bonaparte, by the same author.

Ah yes, I forgot Bonaparte

and if someone could find better european city graphics for Collonies III I would like to play that one as well, otherwise I would like Collonies II (may seem like a small thing but it really matters more than one might think)
I foresee one problem though, who wants to play as Irouquese/Horun/Soiux?

Jay Bee · March 19, 2001, 01:00

Ok, we are six now. One slot open. Dizepam?

I also liked the Spanish Pride game

but I agree, it's probably too long fort this. Other scenario suggestions, please?

Henrik · March 19, 2001, 01:05

Hmmm... Do the scenario have to include spain

John Ellis "Helas" scenario is a good one, and there are many playable nations (6 I think)
Collonies II (I hate the city graphics in Collonies III, otherwise that one is better) by the same author is also a good one, where all civs are playable.
30 years war by Jesus Munoz/kIndal?
2194 days of war by Captain Nemo.
I know that only two of the above scenarios include Spain so if that is required only those two have to be considered.
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Exile · March 19, 2001, 01:19

My vote for scenario goes to several candidates;

1) JMF's 30 Years Wars seems to be a good choice; everyone is familiar with it.

2.) 1650 by Markus Eklund, but it might contain too many cities for JayBee.

3.) Time of Thunder seems like a winner, but balance is a question.

4.) Habsburg Bid for Mastery comes in 4th.

These choices are also an accomodation to you, JB, my real preferences would be for a huge scenario w/lots of towns, but that might prove unwieldy--this will be my first attempt at a long-distance multiplayer game. Best to start simple, then work up to a gargantua.

Salutations,
Exile

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Jay Bee · March 19, 2001, 01:37

quote:

Originally posted by Henrik on 03-18-2001 12:05 PM
Hmmm... Do the scenario have to include spain

Of course not, but if it's there...

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30 years war by Jesus Munoz/kIndal?

This one brings back bad memories to me ;(

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2194 days of war by Captain Nemo.

Personal favor: could we skip WW2 scenarios, please?

I like Colonies II. I also like Bonaparte, by the same author.

Jay Bee · March 19, 2001, 01:38

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Originally posted by Exile on 03-18-2001 12:19 PM
Best to start simple, then work up to a gargantua.

That sounds right to me too

Chris 62 · March 19, 2001, 08:52

J.Elis' Bonaparte sounds like a good choice to me, but I'll go along with the majority.

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N35t0r · March 21, 2001, 12:21

I'm in.

PBEM, of course.

Henrik · March 21, 2001, 14:12

Ah should we maybe have some kind of voting?

Sugestions so far:
John Ellis's Bonaparte
John Ellis's Collonies (II or III)
John Elis's Hellas
Jesús Muñoz's 30 Years war (it seems Jay Bee put in some kind of Veto against this one though)
Markus Eklund's 1650
Jesus Balsinde's Time of Thunder
Michael J. Daumen and Harlan Thompson's Habsburg Bid for Mastery
Henrik Lohmander's Carolus Gustavus Reagis (Dare I sugest this one , it is not ready for release yet, but it would be a great way of testing it I will understand if you don't want to though , the scenario takes places during the years 1655 and 1660 each turn is a month )

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Chris 62 · March 21, 2001, 16:03

I'll vote for Bonaparte. I think the situation is fairly even.

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N35t0r · March 22, 2001, 15:37

The only one i played was Colllonies 3, so i realy don't mind playing anyone...