Civ 3: PTW Democracy Game II - Page 4

Tarquinius · April 17, 2003, 06:47

Sign me up for this game please, would be fun to try a PTW Demogame which has less members per team than the ISDG

OliverFA · April 17, 2003, 08:55

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Originally posted by BetaHound
And personally, I would like to see any extra energy going into speeding up the pace of play in the current game.

Well said.

Theseus · April 17, 2003, 11:33

I would be interested in participating. I like the idea of keeping it small, themed, and fun.

I do not think GS as a whole would play, given various time constraints, and, if so, I would like to spread the love with MZ.

We will warmonger with flowers and smiley faces.

As to your comments about GS, Togas... well, you just don;t get it. For example, as one of the founders of AU, I would say that our whole orientation is about learning and sharing, and keeping the tone and culture of the Civ3 community in 'poly a highly positive experience. If you can't distinguish trash talking from that, you need to step away from your computer for a little while.

Arrian · April 17, 2003, 11:54

I'm not much of a roleplaying type, and I already feel like the game we've got going is pretty intense (well, bursts of activity and periods of restless waiting), so I'll pass on this one. Sounds like a good idea, though

I second the rest of what Theseus said.

-Arrian

ZargonX · April 17, 2003, 12:22

In my mind, the primary reason for not wanting GS to sign up for this as a team is that they would definately win. If all of the other teams are themed teams, trying to live up to absurdist goals, a team of strategy aces actively trying to win would probably have a pretty easy ride of it. Now, if GS suddenly further developed their weather theme, and could only move their units in the direction of the prevailing winds on a given turn, now that'd be fun!

Arrian · April 17, 2003, 12:25

Makes sense, in that a team that was just playing to win vs. a bunch playing with goals/limitations that have nothing to do with winning isn't exactly a fair fight.

And since I am not the sort who wants such limitations, this isn't the game for me.

Enjoy, fellas!

-Arrian

Theseus · April 17, 2003, 16:32

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Originally posted by ZargonX
In my mind, the primary reason for not wanting GS to sign up for this as a team is that they would definately win. If all of the other teams are themed teams, trying to live up to absurdist goals, a team of strategy aces actively trying to win would probably have a pretty easy ride of it. Now, if GS suddenly further developed their weather theme, and could only move their units in the direction of the prevailing winds on a given turn, now that'd be fun!

In the existing game, I would guess the prevailing winds to be primarily north to south...

Master Zen · April 17, 2003, 16:42

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Originally posted by Tiberius
Master Zen, you should change your avatar, with one that would mirror your new "self". No one believes your peaceful approach proclaimed with such an angry face

Oh, he's only angry on the outside, but inside he's a softy

And look, when even Theseus wants to spread the looooooovin', that mean's times are a-changin'

Who knows, we might actually get Fried-Psitalon on the team too

I know, instead of changing my avatar (and that would not go well with my ISDG and GoW style) I'm just going to add the following line to any further PTWDG II posts panag-style:

have a sunshine day!

GhengisFarb™ · April 17, 2003, 20:53

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Originally posted by Thrumble
Since we have several people who are not intimidated by mod tweaking, and the general feeling appears to be that another PTW game would have support but not necessarily for it to be a sequel to the current PTW Demo game, why don't we make a "Mod" PTW game with NONE of the original resources or units. Only use the best of what we can find the mod forums of the various civ sites. It doesn't have to be as serious a game as the PTW Demo is turning out to be, this one could be just for fun.

Sounds good. Since my computer has had a stroke and can no longer generate Leaderhead animations due to memory issues here's one of the units I'm working on.

Haven't figured out what to name it yet, but its supposed to be a futuristic replacement for the Marine. I'm not too happy with the gun either.

alva · April 17, 2003, 21:12

If That would be a real life person, he snap in two....

Sort of like a real Barbie falling over

Has got potentail though

Nice work GF, as usual

ZargonX · April 17, 2003, 21:36

So they don't wear shirts in the future? Gonna save a lot of money on uniforms...

Zero · April 17, 2003, 23:41

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Originally posted by GhengisFarb

Sounds good. Since my computer has had a stroke and can no longer generate Leaderhead animations due to memory issues here's one of the units I'm working on.

Haven't figured out what to name it yet, but its supposed to be a futuristic replacement for the Marine. I'm not too happy with the gun either.

HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE THE GUN? Its from Aliens. Anything from the AvP is awesome!

(if you mean it could be more detailed.. I would agree)

Master Zen · April 17, 2003, 23:49

Do I see a future GhenghisFarb avatar on the way?

have a nice sunshine day

Krakan · April 18, 2003, 00:36

Count me in, school is almost out, so I will have way too much time on my hands during the summer. This would be my first DG on Apolyton ( or anywhere, for that matter ), and it sounds like a lot of fun.

Thirgaral · April 18, 2003, 05:55

Sign me up!!

Maybe i´ll even join team sunshine??

Idea: TS special skill, to cast "Bubbles of Love" at the opponents, making them instanly friendly and giving TS some money....

have a nice sunshine day

GhengisFarb™ · April 18, 2003, 09:55

The soldier is supposed to be a genetically engineerer super soldier in the spirit of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40k Space Marines.

Is their any interest in forming up the Simpson's team we tried to do early on?

Dibs on Hank Scorpio.

Dominae · April 18, 2003, 11:14

I volunteer to set up the map/scenario, including any of the changes that participants will agree on (bananas are apparently a must). I'm not so good with art though...someone would have to help me with that. I have set up a few AU games, and know my way around the Editor.

I could also double as Historian.

I would like to be involved, but do not want to join (yet another) team, for time reasons. I feel guilty enough as it is not putting in as much effort into GS and ISDG as some other dedicated posters.

Dominae

Jon Shafer · April 18, 2003, 13:04

I'm sure a Simpsons team could foster some sort of support. They wanted to start one back during the creation of the first PTW DG.

Dominae: that would be great.

Panag · April 18, 2003, 13:48

hi ,

sign one panag up

have a nice day

Manya · April 18, 2003, 14:52

Sign me up for this

Togas · April 18, 2003, 16:14

Before I get back to the issue at hand I'd better clear something up first:

I was wrong to disrespect an entire team for the actions and attidute of a few of its members. I would hate to see my RP team judged due to my actions or statements, and it was foolish of me to do the same to Gathering Storm.

Through conversations I've had with several people outside of GS, I've heard great personal praise about many of the people on the team, and through the posts in this thread it's clear to me that very many of the GS crowd are interested in sharing in a fun, less serious team game with the rest of the Poly Public. And that really makes me feel a lot better about things.

I think what sparked my indignation was the idea of a whole team separating itself socially from the rest of the Poly "community." That isn't the case, so I can rest my offense and get back to just focusing on the game at hand.

I'm very glad to see Team Sunshine picking up steam. I tossed out a few ideas to get the ball rolling and hoped that they would stimulate conversation and either be adopted or get other themes proposed. I hope that MasterZen takes the idea and runs with it, and I'll definately help keep it fun and funny.

Can people who are interested in this "side game" start proposing other theme ideas? Hopefully we can settle on the 5 best ideas sometime in the near future.

Heck, if we're getting silly we may as well go all the way. Open it up for mods and other twists ... maybe even use Kings and Victory Locations.

Oh, and Dominae as mapmaking/historian is a great idea. This new game seems to be coming along very well, indeed.

--Togas

Master Zen · April 18, 2003, 16:26

Well, I for one am glad that Team Sunshine is picking up followers from around the land

It seems that people have found out the only way to win is by peace and love, baby

but still, even though I am a firm believer in peace and sunshiness forever, a few more team ideas would be wanted... after all we can't have just one team right?

have a nice sunshine day

ceroomaster · April 18, 2003, 19:55

I'll join. Not played a DG game before, but that's because they always seem to be in full flow by the time I find out.

How about the Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf team?

"Our words are NOT backed by biological, chemical or nuclear weapons!"

Regards

GhengisFarb™ · April 18, 2003, 21:59

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Originally posted by ceroomaster

I'll join. Not played a DG game before, but that's because they always seem to be in full flow by the time I find out.

How about the Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf team?

"Our words are NOT backed by biological, chemical or nuclear weapons!"

Regards

Members of this team's posts must always be blatantly obvious falsehoods, and must be done with all seriousness.

Our team is not attacking Sunshine.

What do you mean not attacking us? You just threw a "Mammoth Stack of Shivering Workers" at our Pikeman.

They were bonding.

Tuberski · April 18, 2003, 22:50

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Originally posted by ceroomaster

I'll join. Not played a DG game before, but that's because they always seem to be in full flow by the time I find out.

How about the Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf team?

"Our words are NOT backed by biological, chemical or nuclear weapons!"

Regards

I second that notion, and would join the team!

ACK!

Master Zen · April 18, 2003, 23:02

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Originally posted by GhengisFarb

What do you mean not attacking us? You just threw a "Mammoth Stack of Shivering Workers" at our Pikeman.

don't you mean "Shibering" workers??

Tiberius · April 19, 2003, 00:50

Damn, these themed teams sound so fun. I'm tempted to join, despite my limited time. There should be always time for fun

Theseus · April 19, 2003, 01:34

Tube shows up!!!!

Now we're cooking with GAS!!!

Oh, um, err...

Peace and love to all!!

Hot_Enamel · April 19, 2003, 01:42

The new game should have some tighter turn control.

eg..you get 7 hours to sleep, and 5 hours to play only.

Penalties should be applied for any team who doesnt forward the game on before their time limit.

Penalties could be simple gold payments to all the other teams..Maybe 1g per hour per team in the ancient age.

Perhaps time can be a commodity ... a team who can process their games quickly, can build up hours that they can sell to other teams.

Any team that finds itself in a war can have an emergency 24 hour turn...but any extensions of time after than must be paid for by penalties to all teams..or by pruchasing time from other teams.

I have not put a lot of thought into this...just some general ideas. But it will force the game to move along at a good pace, and also force the teams to have multiple members that can play the game.

Regs

BigFree · April 19, 2003, 01:53

That's a pretty cool idea, Hot_Enamel. Some tweaking,,,and we got one of the rules for our game that makes it a bit 'different' than the other's. Sort of like those commercial's for "the other white meat."