PBEM Tournament signup thread

Tau Ceti · September 3, 2002, 16:05

Note: I no longer have time to run the tournament and it is therefore closed to new players. The info in the rest of this post remains for historical and reference purposes.

Welcome to the Apolyton PBEM Tournament!

We are playing games on two different types of map:

4-player games on a specially created tournament map (you can download it here) with the players starting on identical islands along the equator. All factions start with extra Colony Pods, Scout Patrols and formers, and the starting techs of all player factions that are in the game. In the SMACX games, the Progenitors are in the game on continents along the north and south poles.
4-player games on random maps, with 3 AI factions (no Progenitors) and normal starting units and tech.

If you really want to play different settings, that is OK too (especially if you have already recruited someone else who is willing to play them). The only absolute condition is that all tournament games must have 4 players.

To register for the tournament, post here or send me an email at [address removed], in both cases including the following info:

Your email address - required!
Whether you want to play SMAC, SMACX or both.
The number of games you want to play concurrently.
If you have any map preferences, please specify how many games you want on each type of map, or say that you do not want to be set up on a type.
Your faction preferences, if any. Or at least factions you will not play at all. If you want the University in a SMACX random map game, please also specify which free tech you want - if none is specified, you will get Centauri Ecology.
Your highest preferred difficulty level - Thinker or Transcend.
If you register by email, please include your Apolyton alias.

Note to current players: Due to lack of demand, games on the Map of Planet and at Librarian difficulty are no longer offered.

xeno7667 · September 4, 2002, 01:43

Well, one or two games more wouldn't be bad... sign me up for random map games as Deirdre, Cha Dawn, Miriam or Santiago, SMAC or SMAX.

SgtSlick_aus · September 6, 2002, 23:05

HI i'll play 3 games concurrently and play as Uop or cybernetics. preferably smacx and the island map sounds great!
sgtslick_aus@hotmail.com

Claw919 · September 6, 2002, 23:22

I'll take 2 more games max... Prefer (in no order) Peacekeepers, Drones, Hive, Pirates - but will really play anyone if required. smac or smacx. d_robinet@yahoo.com ... any difficulty level will work out great.

Archaic · September 7, 2002, 02:33

Ah, I was hoping this would come around soon.

archaiceternal@hotmail.com
Both SMAC and SMAX
2-3 cames concurrently
Either map type
Prefer UoP, though I'll also take Angels, Cyborgs ,Peacekeepers or Morgans.
Willing to take Transcend matches.

Archaic · September 9, 2002, 03:28

Oh, BTW, I assume we have to find opponents for these tournament matches just like Mongoose did, yes? Or will some be assigned to us.

Also, would you be able to post up at any point a list of the people who've registered for this?

Tau Ceti · September 9, 2002, 09:49

Nah, I usually assign the opponents. When Mongoose made his thread, the previous signup thread had been lost in the murky depths of the forum.

Of course, if you want some specific opponents, feel free to try to recruit them. A separate recruitment thread can also be a good idea if you want to play some non-standard settings (blind research, huge map etc).

Quote:

Also, would you be able to post up at any point a list of the people who've registered for this?

I could, but why would you need it? Anyway, those signups that are recent enough that I can assume they are still interested are those on this thread plus EmperorJay and Lord_of_Shadow.

DilithiumDad · September 9, 2002, 13:27

Currently only in one tournament game (ACT057) after a number of them failed to reach completion owing to so many drop-outs.

Would like at least one more, played from the beginning for a change instead of subbing in mid-game. SMAC only.

On tourny map: U of P > PK > Morgan

On random map: U of P > Gaians > PK

Hercules · September 15, 2002, 06:46

Hi I am interested if the offer is still open.

cathal.mullaghan@ntlworld.com
both types
2-3 games

Cha Dawn, the Hive, the Cyborgs and the pirates
Willing to play Transcend level

Note this will be my first tournanment if you guys are all veterans

SgtSlick_aus · September 19, 2002, 00:16

hi, can i be put in a game please, this **** is taking FOREVER like a month ago i signed up to be in a tourney game we enough players so whats the deal?

RANDOM MAP
SMAC FACTIONS

players =
SgtSlick_aus - UoP
Dilithium Dad - Gaians
Claw919 - PeaceKeepers
Archaic - Morgan

OK??
is this good.. normal tourney rules n ****... now lets create a new thread to get turns moving - everyone down??

Tau Ceti · September 19, 2002, 20:16

Now now, it has been 12 days, not a month. I am doing this on my (dwindling) spare time, and consider it a courtesy, not a duty. That means I need to have both the free time and the inclination to set up a game; it does not happen every day. I do try to get it done in a reasonable timeframe, but I consider less than two weeks reasonable.

And you are in a game as of now. I changed the player roster somewhat to fit in better with others' preferred settings.

More signups are welcome!

Mongoose · September 19, 2002, 20:32

Hmmm. SgtSlick, perhaps your obnoxious attitude has some effect on the ease with which you find opponents?

Food for thought, eh?

Tau Ceti · September 19, 2002, 21:25

Please, no fighting on this thread. Try to keep it to signups and related questions.

SgtSlick_aus · September 20, 2002, 09:29

sorry didn't mean to be rude..
i'm just a drunken aussie - i can't help it.
Thanks ceti, i appreciate. peace.

Archaic · September 21, 2002, 23:13

Do we have a turn thread for this game yet? If not, where's the turn ATM?

Bored · September 23, 2002, 08:32

My prefs:SMAX,Cyborgs,UoP or Data Angels,Transcend,2-3 games,random map.
Also I really want to play with
Blind Research on
Random Events on
Tech Stagnation on (only on tiny,small and normal planets)
rules.But if there are nobody else except me who want it -- I'll play as everyone.
My mail: Joe@tsi.lv

shadowlord3 · September 30, 2002, 15:11

1 game, smacx or smac, transcend level, University with Cen. Eco. as starting tech, and my e-mail addresses are dmshadowlord3@yahoo.com and shadowlords@columbus.rr.com

Thanks again Tau.

SL3

big_canuk · September 30, 2002, 16:49

Hi Tau.

I guess you should sign me up for another.

Wait till you have some other vets to go against me. I'm in no big hurry.

Drones are good or Gaians or even PK.

Random map, or tournament. But no Gaians on the tournament map please.

smax preferably

xxxkckhnsn@mnsi.netxxx

thanks,

bc

ksev · October 14, 2002, 17:54

Hi Tau it sounds great.

I´m new in PBEM but experienced in IP and the SMACX in general.
I can play 4 games at the same time...give me Spartans, Morgans or University (free tech: planetary networks or social psych). I Play trandscent and preferable on random map but tournament map is OK to.
My E-mail is: kaare-margrethe@tdcadsl.dk

Just let the games come my fingers are already itching....

By the way i´m up for an IP-game if anyone is ready...maybe just to kickstart an PBEM-game

Plan9 · October 27, 2002, 19:39

Hi

Hope it's not too late yet...

i-annrek@online.no
SMACX
2-3 games
random map (pref. small/standard size)
In pref. order: Morgan - UofP - Cyborgs - PK - Drones
Any difficulty

Hercules · October 27, 2002, 21:39

You may have to wait awhile but I know somewhere awaiting a 4th player now any interest?

Plan9 · October 28, 2002, 00:30

Sure... I'm game

drop me an e-mail with the details.

Hercules · October 28, 2002, 08:10

Hang around here as well but take a look in planetacol

DilithiumDad · October 29, 2002, 11:24

I am also available to take over from dropped out players. I have found this to be particularly challenging, much like the "accelerated start" option!

Chaos Theory · November 8, 2002, 19:21

I'd like to join some of these games. I'll play with any settings, as any faction except Miriam, Santi, and Cha Dawn.

Blut0 · August 4, 2003, 20:31

Is this still the place to sign up for a PBEM?

I'll try any faction.

Hercules · August 4, 2003, 23:17

Well these are the games I know of that need repalcemnt players.

Chiron Saga: To replace KK as the Hive. Game at around 2145? Strong position. KK had computer failure. SMAC. Find the thread and post in it and then we'll see who has the password

Mabb: To replace Wgabrie as the Drones in year 2209? Also strong position and again computer problems. SMAX Again post in the thread.

How's

FonnParr · August 27, 2003, 08:59

I'd like to join in the fun, but I haven't played for a year so be kind!

here's my signup details

jasonjparr@hotmail.com
SMAC or SMACX
up to 2 simultaneous games
prefer random map but not picky
prefer to play as UoP (any tech)
prefer not to play as an alien faction
thinker

Jason

DilithiumDad · August 27, 2003, 11:51

All my games are dead or stalled, so I am open for anything in the way of SMAC (not SMACX). Any factioin, substitute or new.

FonnParr · September 9, 2003, 09:25

Blut0, DilithiumDad,

We can set up a three way random large average standard game if you like.