Formal invitation to all Apolytoners to Zone

Spartan_RawB · March 2, 2002, 08:17

The Zone has roared back to life in the past few days, and this was actually good evidence that civ2 is holding its ground against civ3 and other multiplayer games.

Contrary to popular belief, the zone does not have cheaters. It's the one or two bad apple who might have ruined the reputation of zone players. Most players I meet here are great to play against, they are highly personable, and they are good strategic players.

I invite the Apolytoners to also visit the zone from time to time. It's real simple. Just visit the zone and leave on your Zone Messenger for others to see you. Add a few zone regulars to your friends list. I've seen Prometheus from these forums visit the zone and play a game, and it was nice to see. On Fridays, we get more than 20 players coming online to play on the Zone, so it's a very time efficient and effective way to get a good Civ game going.

If you need help around Zone, such as player recommendations and such, feel free to ask me about it as I am often online. I think it's important for the Civ2 players to band under one forum, and the zone is a good way to get it started.

So, head on to http://www.zone.com, signup a user name, and give us a visit. My zone handle is Robbie_Tiger. I hope that we can band together enough players to resurrect Gameleague and its tribes, and that we will continue to explore new strategies and insights of this game.

Deity Dude · March 5, 2002, 18:20

I second what Robbie said. I just wish there were more 2x1x and 1x1x players in the zone.

DrFell · March 6, 2002, 10:59

It would be great to resurrect tribes, the ultimate way of playing civ2 multiplay.

ColdWizard · March 6, 2002, 16:14

been there, done that

i drop by occasionally whilst bored to look for any old familiar names. alas, they are few and far between

DrFell · March 7, 2002, 06:16

Half the old gl players who are still around have new names too, which doesn't help

ColdWizard · March 7, 2002, 14:01

half the people i check for weren't leaguers, but a lot of them probably changed names too.

DrFell · March 8, 2002, 08:56

Who like?

ColdWizard · March 8, 2002, 16:25

well, now that you mention it, i don't know

. i've forgotten who most of the people on my list are

one of the ones i do remember is Dayvid_1, had some fun games with him

cavebear · March 9, 2002, 00:00

That zone link does not begin to work. I just end up in a morrass of ads, MSN pages, and dead ends.

I tried, mind you. But I can't find the Civ2 games area.

boann · March 9, 2002, 01:12

http://www.msn.com/

you must go here and create an account with name.
click where it says " sign in"
once you are signed up and signed in , click on the word "games"
in the left hand column under MSN channels.
then click on Civilization II mp.
then it will go to the zone page
click on the "Click here to play this game on the Zone"
click on the "age of glory" room.
then your at the old zone room.

Spartan_RawB · March 9, 2002, 09:09

Persevere, my friends, persevere.

I, too, experienced much difficulty connecting to the zone room after they "upgraded" the site. For some reason, my internet browser sometimes kicks me back out to the main screen, telling me that I haven't signed on even though I have.

After much tinkering, I found out that there is a cookie problem. So everytime I have this problem, I head to my cookie folder and erase everything. I close my browser. Then I start the browser again. And when I sign on again, I enter the zone room like magic. ;-)

The cookies are stored in windows/temporary internet files. Just get rid of them all; they are evil.

If you have further problems, write here and I will help you. We need the O.W.L Alliance back in tribes play to get things going again.

Spartan_RawB · March 9, 2002, 09:11

Cold Wizard. The old go, the new come. Make new friends. Come to the zone.

Heck, I'll be your friend.

ColdWizard · March 10, 2002, 01:49

really? first, write a one thousand word essay on why you'd be a good friend

General Maximus · March 10, 2002, 14:57

yes wiz, i tried to tribe thing as well with Sayen, but hey, sh*t happens. i am now in Tuatha De Danann tribe, we mostly play with each other

there are a few d*cks in the zone, there are d*cks everywhere.

my biggest problem with zone players, is when they think they don't have a chance, they retire, then the guy at war with him retires, then another, then the game is over because i have the top five, or somebody built mikes. BUT, these people are few and far between, there are good and decent players there, i have played with Robbie/spartan a few times. as well as HitYouWithA2X4 to name another. the main problem is not much variance in settings, hence the call to arms to Apolyton.

due to mix ups with long gone cheating Gen_Maximus,General Max and other variances, my zone name is ApolytonMaximus, Formally Chuckles39/Gen_Maximus3, come see us, at least come and b*tch at us, then maybe we can talk you into playing us

whats the worst that could happen? can we steal your birthday?

NOPE!

ColdWizard · March 10, 2002, 15:44

chuckles = general maximus?

i guess i've not been paying attention again... so that's what, 3 ex-sayens in Tuatha?

i played a game last fall against sloow, boann, cavebear and chris, fun game but we couldn't get to continue

is the zone still good for one-night stands? (playing a game where nobody has any intentions to continue)

DrFell · March 10, 2002, 17:11

Well I don't retire until I win

boann · March 10, 2002, 17:32

oh yeah CW
the zone always has one night stands

slows on a once a week diet of civ
due to his computer died and is taking vacation.
so he plays on sat early evenings on his brothers computer.

let me know when your going to be around
we can play for a few hours

Alexander's Horse · March 10, 2002, 19:14

I've tried to sign in twice over the past week but they seem to want me to agree to let them spam me before they'll register me. This I will not do.

Also, my old account doesn't seem to work. Damned annoying. Microsoft shoots itself in the foot once again.

Rasputin · March 11, 2002, 06:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
I've tried to sign in twice over the past week but they seem to want me to agree to let them spam me before they'll register me. This I will not do.

The pot calling the kettle black !!!

DrFell · March 11, 2002, 07:54

For that .net crap you can just make up a false email address as long as you don't forget your password. I've done it plenty of times.

Spartan_RawB · March 11, 2002, 10:50

Alexander, contrary to popular belief, there's not much spamming at the zone. Sure there is that, "Click here for the best casino online!" crap, but after that, it's a smooth ride the zone room. Little price to pay, I'd say.

I see your name in the polyton forums, but I've never had the pleasure of playing you. Dare I issue a challenge? Come to zone and we'll play a game.

ColdWizard · March 11, 2002, 17:48

Quote:

Originally posted by boann
let me know when your going to be around
we can play for a few hours

i never know when i'll be free to play except when i'm actually free

ColdWizard · March 12, 2002, 13:28

hmmm, i wonder what reasons are behind the underwhelming number of responses from regular Apolyton MPers

could it be that they knowingly or unknowingly look down on Zoners?

is it some sort of hatred of microsoft?

is it too much trouble to bother signing up?

are they old and inflexible in their ways?

rah · March 12, 2002, 15:58

Quote:

Originally posted by ColdWizard
hmmm, i wonder what reasons are behind the underwhelming number of responses from regular Apolyton MPers

could it be that they knowingly or unknowingly look down on Zoners?

is it some sort of hatred of microsoft?

is it too much trouble to bother signing up?

are they old and inflexible in their ways?

More like, If it ain't broke don't fix it.
I'm very happy with the setup that we have for Friday's and Saturday's. Only one night in the last six month's we didn't get a game going. And I appreciate that we are familiar and like the people we play with. (even when you play

)

But yes, too old and inflexible comes the closest.

RAH

ColdWizard · March 12, 2002, 17:18

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(even when you play

)

damn, i'll have to try to be more annoying then, rush wonders a little faster, kill more units, destroy more cities, revolt efficiently...

i need post-it notes to stick around the edges of my screen

*scribbles on post-it: "remember to revolt, stupid", "3850", "3650", "3450"*

War4ever · March 12, 2002, 20:02

hehehe the revolt...last week i had it by 2450 and forgot until 2050....needless to say it was a nightmare.....

Spartan_RawB · March 12, 2002, 22:07

Well, as of late, I see a lot more traffic in the zone. New ppl are dropping by, and I don't know if it's because of this invitation, but some have told me that they have dropped by after seeing this post. I'm trying to educate them the best I could about some in-game subtleties and try to get them interested in such concepts as tribe play.

Keep 'em coming, life in the zone was a sightly sight to see.

Flatlander Fox · March 15, 2002, 20:03

My problem with the zone is this:

I am playing a very tight duel and I am slightly ahead...

I have most of the happy wonders, and this guy squeezes me on JS Bachs, so I go ahead and build the GW and start celebrating my a$$ off some more

.

After I get Shakes, he drops. Disappears. I waited for twenty minutes for him to come back.

If I see him again I'll strangle him. Or I just won't play him anymore.

This is a common occurence there, and it really pisses me off when I invest 4 hrs. in a game and the bastard drops on me.

I'll get him someday

.

atawa · March 15, 2002, 23:14

You might want to start playing league then :

http://www.myleague.com/civ2/

Leaguegames tend to have a higher finish ratio, every player currently playing there wont give a game unless they have absolutely no chance to win.

Kuja · March 16, 2002, 02:19

what was the guys name fox? most ppl on the zone don't quit contrary to popular belief. if you need to know who the quitters are, just ask me. my zone name is Kuja_Returns. and atawa is right, playing in a league means that ppl are less inclined to quit on a game, maybe you should consider it.

oh by the way, i just played a game with prometheus tonight. good to see him on the zone. hope to see some more of you guys there.