Dictator MGE PBEM

Valuk · December 29, 2002, 16:47

Since they have added an updated MGE version at CfC I'd like to start a PBEM. I'll play the *land of the free*.
*edit*
Third Reich pap1723
Neutrals /
*land of the free*me
Britain- FiGu
Eastern allies- Jim Panse
Soviets greeny
Japan Palaiologos

FiGu · December 29, 2002, 16:49

ill take Britain

Darius871 · December 29, 2002, 17:05

Just so you guys know, a game of this started at CFC as well (here), so in case there isn't enough interest for two games you could just join that one.

Pap1723 · December 29, 2002, 18:26

I'll take the rotten Nazis

greeny · December 29, 2002, 20:42

hmm... I'll take the Soviets then, for a change.

For Stalin Comrade!

P.S.
Valuk you forgot to put Japan in the list!

greeny · December 29, 2002, 21:22

Just found that the version available for download isn't the latest version!
So EVERYONE download this:

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/DMGE-UPDATE2.zip

to update to version 2.0

jim panse · December 30, 2002, 04:46

still any (playable) slots free?

FiGu · December 30, 2002, 04:47

Yeah Eastern Allies is free..

jim panse · December 30, 2002, 06:53

may i join?

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 20:12

I have never played a PBEM game before but i would like to have a try.Could i join?

Japan or Germany.

Can you explain that Ctrl-N thing?

greeny · December 30, 2002, 20:38

Pap's taken Germany so I guess you've got Japan.

The Ctrl + N think is quite simple:
make sure you tick the option "pause at end of turn", then when you've finished your turn activate a unit you haven't moved like a fortified unit and press Ctrl + n
this sets the movement of all your units to 0 so that the A.I. doesn't move them around before the next persons go.

Hope that helps

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 20:54

Ok. Got it. I always play with "pause at end of turn" on, so it is fairly easy to get used to it.

But there seems to be a slight problem. I downloaded the version at Civfanatics(from that thread Darius871 mentions) but an error mesage appears everytime i try to begin the scen. From what i saw in the Game.txt it is a ToT version. I replaced the Game.txt with that of the normal game but doesn't seem to work. I have the Civ2 Ultimate Classic Collection, which includes fantastic worlds and conflicts in civilization. Is there some sort of incompatability?

greeny · December 30, 2002, 21:00

Ah, this scenario is for the Multiplayer Gold Edition (mge) so you will need that version to play it, and anyhow you need mge to play multiplayer! (even PBEM) so you will need to download the "patch" to upgrade to mge:

http://www.civfanatics.com/civ2cedric.shtml

After that you should be sorted!

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 21:15

I think it is already Gold edition.

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 21:28

I have this version.

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 21:46

I think my version is very new so there is an incompatability problem with some older versions. I have the same problem with "Ansteig" and other scenarios.

But fear not.
I have Civ2 version 1.02 on my old hard drive and ToT which i never use. I will find a way somehow. I am downloading the files at CFC right now to upgrade that old version of civ2.

By the way i have about 13 days of uninterupted vacations due to christmas. I will be able to play as many turns per day as possible. After that period there will be brief pause to my activities for a couple of weeks( i will be available for only three days per week) and then things will be back to normal(almost everyday gaming).
Will this last for more than 13 days? And if this is so, will the rest be able to cope with that two week period?

As i never played a PBEM before i do not know how long these last. Since i fear i will be more of a burden than a good gaming partner, i want to clarify these things. If they will pose a problem tell me so now. I won't be offended or anything, do not worry.

Palaiologos · December 30, 2002, 22:23

Got the damned thing to work!

I will take Japan?
Is this final?

We do we start?

greeny · December 31, 2002, 08:45

Glad you got it working

I expect this will last longer than 13 days but 2 weeks of only playing 3 days a weeks should not be a big problem, you can always get someone else to play your turns while your away if necessary.

We start whenever Pap plays his turn.

Palaiologos · December 31, 2002, 08:51

Who are the players?

I will load the savegame as a normal game or as a hot seat game?

Sorry for the annoying questions.

conmcb25 · December 31, 2002, 09:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Palaiologos
Who are the players?

I will load the savegame as a normal game or as a hot seat game?

Sorry for the annoying questions.

You might want to download and read the PBEM guide. It is "stickyed" and the fourth thread in this Forum. When I started playing a few months ago it was very helpfull for me to get started.

And as to "who are the players", Im sure Valuk will eventually update the first post.

conmcb25 · December 31, 2002, 09:22

I just loaded a scenario here is the sequence:

Select:

Multiplayer
Network Game
TCP/IP
Begin Scenario
Then choose the correct .scn file from your directory
Then choose the Prince level (usually)
Check Open game only unless you have agreed to something else
Choose unlimited time
Network name -does not matter
Game name- does not matter
Start game
Choose your Civ
Your gender
Your name

When you save make sure at least one unit is still "blinking". Im other words one unit HAS to have movement left and is unfortified. Then press CTRL-N, that will end your turn and zero out any movement for any unit including the fortified ones. That prevents the AI from unfortifying and moveing your units all over the place.

After CTRL-N save the turn, then post it here with a description of what you did that turn.

Hopefully this helps and welcome to the PBEM world. And my one peice of advice is DONT CHEAT! Someone will find out sooner or later and if you do You'll screw up your chances of continueing and having a great time as a PBEM er!

Palaiologos · December 31, 2002, 09:24

Thanks.

I just read the PBEM guide, following your advice.

Palaiologos · December 31, 2002, 09:30

CHEAT?

I never cheat in Multiplayer games. It is not honourable.
Sometimes i cheat vs the AI but only use the reveal map thing. I never create units and stuff.
Then i load the game again so as to remove the cheat option.

conmcb25 · December 31, 2002, 09:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Palaiologos
CHEAT?

I never cheat in Multiplayer games. It is not honourable.
Sometimes i cheat vs the AI but only use the reveal map thing. I never create units and stuff.
Then i load the game again so as to remove the cheat option.

Great! Then you will fit right in, and again welcome!

And my intention was not to accuse you of anything, but a lot of us who have been around for a while have had games RUINed by cheaters. And with you being new I just wanted to let you know that it would be really frowned upon. Thats all.

Palaiologos · December 31, 2002, 09:52

Oh no,no,no i did not feel accused or insulted.

Thanks.

I just hope nobody uses the cheat option on me.

Valuk · January 1, 2003, 10:57

Updated the post. God damn, I've got to sober up

Palaiologos · January 1, 2003, 12:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Valuk
Since they have added an updated MGE version at CfC I'd like to start a PBEM. I'll play the *land of the free*.
*edit*
Third Reich pap1723
Neutrals /
*land of the free*me
Britain- FiGu
Eastern allies- Jim Panse
Soviets greeny
Japan Palaiologos

Is this the turn sequence?

greeny · January 1, 2003, 12:14

Yes it is.

Looks like we're all set to begin Pap.

Pap1723 · January 2, 2003, 07:37

London Blitz begins and several units are destroyed and severely damaged in London and various other cities in Britain.

Despite Herman Goering's claims that the Luftwaffe would be able to destroy the RAF, Hitler has decided to launch a full scale invasion and German troops have established a beach head in the suburbs south of London.

Next month, more units will arrive and our troops will begin to fight their way into the rest of Britain.

Pap

Pap1723 · January 2, 2003, 07:39

OOPS, and the file.