New Network Game Starting

[Zapmeister]

This is a restart of a recently-aborted game. All players must re-apply for positions by posting here. First person to claim a nation gets it. The game will run on Argitoth's 24/7 server, with these settings:

Independants: 6
Magic sites: 50
Victory: 60% of provinces on whichever map is selected
Map: Aran (4-6 players) or Desert Eye (7+ players)

The game will run Monday/Wednesday/Friday at the slowest, but players able to play at least one turn per day (especially at the beginning) are preferred. And please don't sign up if there's any chance at all that you'll be dropping out within the first 20 turns.

[Saber Cherry]

Tien Chi! I can play 1/day. (or 2/day, if possible).

[Zapmeister]

I'll try C'tis again. Maybe re-think the pretender, though.

[Graeme Dice]

I'm in, and it's R'Yleh again for me.

[Saber Cherry]

And everyone remember:

PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR GOD!!!!

It would be nice to have a password repository, though - a person who had all the passwords in case of a drop. I'll volunteer, though ideally, it would be the host, initiator, or (most ideally) a non-player. For obvious reasons.

P.S. I assume (these were not stated) we are going normal richness, normal events. Anyone mind if we have a 15-slot hall of fame? I'd prefer 20 slots, but 15's the max=)

[ December 03, 2003, 05:08: Message edited by: Saber Cherry ]

[Zapmeister]

Yes, anything unstated was intended to be the default. I have no problem with a 15-entry HOF. Actually, come to think of it, I'd also prefer to have the score graphs turned off (to avoid getting depressed when I'm obviously losing).

[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by Zapmeister:
Yes, anything unstated was intended to be the default. I have no problem with a 15-entry HOF. Actually, come to think of it, I'd also prefer to have the score graphs turned off (to avoid getting depressed when I'm obviously losing). <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That's a good idea, too. I actually LOVE the score graphs, but they reveal a little too much info for MP. Or a lot too much, perhaps. Do you still get to see them at the end of your game, when they are turned off?

[Zapmeister]

I've changed my mind. I'll take Man, and Argitoth will be playing C'tis.

[Argitoth]

Originally posted by Saber Cherry:
PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR GOD!!!!<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Uhh, that would be pretender... just for the record.

[st.patrik]

Put me down for Pangaea please http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Delphinium]

I'm interested in joining this one, Ulm preferred please.
I can play most days, UK GMT.

[Captain Scarlett]

I'm just happy to play..............

I will take whatever is left.

[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by Captain Scarlett:
I'm just happy to play..............

I will take whatever is left. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Well, there are a lot left, so name something=)

[Argitoth]

Originally posted by Graeme Dice:
I'm in, and it's R'Yleh again for me. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That would be R'lyeh http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[WraithLord]

Pythium. 1/day. gmt+2.
I'll upload my pretender this evening.

[Captain Scarlett]

ok I will choose Machakan


can someone email me details on what I do next as this will be my first ever network game.

[Argitoth]

Originally posted by Captain Scarlett:
ok I will choose Machakan<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Heheh, Machaka. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Captain Scarlett]

shouldn't that be Hehehe ?

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[WraithLord]

Is the server up?
ip: 68.98.86.49 port: 1111 ?

Tried to connect but failed.

[Argitoth]

its not up until i get the 'ok'.

[Argitoth]

Originally posted by Captain Scarlett:
shouldn't that be Hehehe ?

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">nooo, I like to add an H at the end because it's not Hee Hee, it's Heh Heh.

Hee Hee, Heh Heh, get the difference? One is a long E sound, the other is a short E.

[Zapmeister]

We currently have:

T'ien Ch'i: Saber Cherry
Man: Zapmeister
C'tis: Argitoth
R'lyeh: Graeme Dice
Pangaea: st.patrik
Ulm: Delphinium
Pythium: izaqyos
Machaka: Captain Scarlett

so we'll be playing in the Desert Eye.

I'll leave registration open for another 6-8 hours in case there's any stragglers, then ask Argitoth to put up the server at:

ip: 68.98.86.49 port: 1111

[Argitoth]

Server Up

If everyone was to have ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, or AIM, I could easily tell everyone when the next turn is.

[Zapmeister]

For Captain Scarlett (and anyone else unfamiliar with network games) Argitoth wrote an excellent set of instructions on creating a desktop shortcut to the game here (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=74;t=000509;p=3#000 001)

To get started, design your pretender and connect using the shortcut. Choose your nation, and your pretender details will be automatically uploaded.

Disconnect, then reconnect periodically to see if everyone has submitted their pretender yet. When they have, your turnfile will be automatically downloaded, and you'll be able to choose the game and play your turn offline.

Then reconnect to upload you turn, etc.

[Delphinium]

I'm in ! An easy way to do the shortcut is to cut & paste the command from the topic - make sure the quotes are put on. Good luck to you all.

[Argitoth]

Heheh, it looks like no one has any messengers.

I'll just post when the next turn is here. I might move this topic to Dominions X. It's a lot easier for me AND you for when I announce the next turns.

[Anacor]

I am abysia.

[Captain Scarlett]

I just tested from work and I am able to connect. I am about to leave for home and will have my prender set up in a couple of hours.

Cap

[Orlanth]

Hey is there still room for a Joutunheim..? I could go once/day to start with, but I'll be away from the computer Dec 24th-29th so would need a pause during those days -- let me know if this is OK.

[Catquiet]

Joining as Ermor

[Captain Scarlett]

I'm in.............

I guess first turn will be tomorrow...........

how many turns are we going to do ? just 1 or several.

[Argitoth]

T'ien Ch'i: Saber Cherry
Man: Zapmeister
C'tis: Argitoth
R'lyeh: Graeme Dice
Pangaea: st.patrik
Ulm: Delphinium
Pythium: izaqyos
Machaka: Captain Scarlett
Abysia: Anacor
Ermor: Catquiet
Jotunhiem: Orlanth
Arcoscephale: Raen
Atlantis: Jaytau

[ December 04, 2003, 00:34: Message edited by: Argitoth ]

[Raen]

hope it's not too late to get in....just joined as Arco.

[jaytau]

I just joined as atlantis since i was late and my other pics were taken. boo hoo

[Zapmeister]

Hmm, up to 13. We may have to move to a bigger map. Argitoth, please don't commit us to anything until we can ICQ in about 4 hours ...

[Argitoth]

http://invisionfree.com/forums/Dominions_X/index.php?showtopic=260&st=0#entry3385

This is where the new turns will be announced. Please check there regularly.

[Saber Cherry]

Yah, this wll be cool=)

[Zapmeister]

12/13 in. Waiting for Pythium ...

[WraithLord]

I'll Upload my pretender this evening (GMT+2).

[LordArioch]

I'm joining in as Marigon...so make that 14 total now. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Tiltowait]

I would love to play as Mictian if there is still time =)

[Argitoth]

Dood, hurry up and join. I'm starting whether you make it or not. The second you decided you wanted to join was the second you should have joined.

Hurry up dood before i start.

[Sammual]

I'm in Vanhiem.

Sammual

[WraithLord]

Pythium is in.
Wow, is this going to be a great game.

Good luck to all and may the best... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Argitoth]

Originally posted by Tiltowait:
I would love to play as Mictian if there is still time =) <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">everyone is here except you. i should have started already but im waiting for you. sooo join ASAP!

[Saber Cherry]

So, with 16 players... what map will we use?

[jaytau]

Originally posted by Saber Cherry:
So, with 16 players... what map will we use? <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">just as long as it's not inland i dont care http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

[Orlanth]

Wow. C'mon isn't there a Caelum to help me freeze the world over? Let's make it a full house.. anyone?

I'm up for whatever map anyone wants - could even stay on the DE though that could get cozy pretty quick

[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by jaytau:
just as long as it's not inland i dont care http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm sure there will be a lake you can paddle around in, or something=)

[ December 04, 2003, 18:24: Message edited by: Saber Cherry ]

[Saber Cherry]

Originally posted by Orlanth:
Wow. C'mon isn't there a Caelum to help me freeze the world over? Let's make it a full house.. anyone?

I'm up for whatever map anyone wants - could even stay on the DE though that could get cozy pretty quick <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Looks like DE or Orania. Either are fine with me; Desert Eye is a fun full house in SP=)

[Captain Scarlett]

when are we going to start ??

I should be home in about 3 hours..........

[Delphinium]

I prefer the idea of Oriana, DE will have some unlucky players in each others laps...

[Argitoth]

WE HAVE STARTED!!!

All 17 players have either sent me their pretender or uploaded.

Go here to get up-to-date information on the server.

http://invisionfree.com/forums/Dominions_X/index.php?showtopic=260&st=0&#entry3407

I will not monitor this thread. If you have something to say, post a reply at Dominons X. (Use the link above)

[Zapmeister]

Just a note to remind everyone that the speed of the game is 3 turns per week, hoping to move faster in the early turns. With players from all round the world, we're unlikely to ever move faster than 1 turn per day, though.

Argitoth will enforce the deadline by force-hosting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10pm his local time which is GMT -6. At the time of writing, the deadline for the next turn is 30 hours away.

Shortly, we need to discuss a Christmas break, but we can probably get the game under way before worrying too much about that.

[Zapmeister]

There's been a bit of a hiccup, and the game has to be restarted. Pretenders will not need to be resubmitted, though. See the "Gandalf ! Help !" thread for details.

[Zapmeister]

A false alarm, touchwood. The game has proceeded to the next turn.