Anyone interested in a v2.08 game?

[st.patrik]

Anyone interested in a game?
And more importantly, can anyone host a game?

My preferences would be starting with 5 provinces (usually enough to adjoin starting province), indy strength 6, site freq. 50, everything else standard. Oh, and renaming on http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

edit: I'd like to play Kingdom of Karan if possible. [gorgeous map Targa]

I'm also interested in playing with victory points, but this isn't essential if nobody else is into it.

If people are interested in playing, I'll take Man.

[ February 16, 2004, 22:48: Message edited by: st.patrik ]

Patrick. I'll go ahead and host your game. Though if there is a fix or change or patch in the future it may screw with everyones game. (Just a Disclaimer)

Tell me the settings you want and then we can get it started.

So far I see.

Kingdom of Karan
5 Starting Provinces
Renaming *On*
Independants 6
Magic Sites 50
Score Graphs ?

(No Utgard?)

st. patrik - Man

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by Zen:
Patrick. I'll go ahead and host your game. Though if there is a fix or change or patch in the future it may screw with everyones game. (Just a Disclaimer)

Tell me the settings you want and then we can get it started.

So far I see.

Kingdom of Karan
5 Starting Provinces
Renaming *On*
Independants 6
Magic Sites 50
Score Graphs ?

(No Utgard?)

st. patrik - Man <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Zen - you are most kind.
It seems though that no-one is really interested in another MP game right now. If that is so I will lurk until another game pops up.

Of course if anyone does want to play, post here ASAP.

either way, thanks for being willing to host.

[Reverend Zombie]

I am always up for a game!

[navrunner]

I would play

[st.patrik]

I guess maybe I spoke too soon http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Anybody else interested in playing?

and what races would you guys want to play?

[J Stanley]

I would like to play. If you want nations I would like to be R'lyeh.

[Teraswaerto]

I'm interested. Would be playing with Atlantis if possible.

[ February 20, 2004, 07:35: Message edited by: Teraswaerto ]

[st.patrik]

Two water nations might be a bit of a squeeze on Karan - there are only 20 water provinces. We could either switch maps, or one of you could switch nations, or just squeeze in as it is. What do you think?

Anyone else want to play, and if so what race?
navrunner?
ReverendZombie?

[fahdiz]

I might be interested in playing this weekend as my schedule permits, but I've only had the game for five days, haven't played MP before, and would probably be beaten fairly early. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif But you know what they say...you don't learn if you don't play.

What were you thinking of in terms of timing? Did you want to play tonight (Friday)?

I would like to take Caelum or (2nd choice) Vanheim if possible.

[condors]

i would like to play if ulm is available

[Reverend Zombie]

I'll play any map, any nation. I am not really up for a blitz game, but could probably get in quite a few turns this weekend. Just no guarantees of one/hour or anything like that.

[st.patrik]

I wasn't supposing a blitz game (guess I should made that clear). I was thinking one turn per day M-F (effectively 6 turns per week [e.g. every midnight except saturday]).

I don't mind doing a blitz start though, to get things going, if that's what people want. If a time can be agreed upon for an hour or so we could get through the first 5+ turns and get into the real action. But I don't think it's strictly necessary.

Still interested?

[Pirateiam]

Well I have played single player enough and I am interested in joining a PBEM. E-mail me or let me know what I have to do. I can also host if you want. thanks

[fahdiz]

Originally posted by st.patrik:
I wasn't supposing a blitz game (guess I should made that clear). I was thinking one turn per day M-F (effectively 6 turns per week [e.g. every midnight except saturday]).

I don't mind doing a blitz start though, to get things going, if that's what people want. If a time can be agreed upon for an hour or so we could get through the first 5+ turns and get into the real action. But I don't think it's strictly necessary.

Still interested? <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Oh, OK - that sounds good! If we do blitz the first few turns, I'm available after 8:00 PM Pacific Time most every night.

[ February 20, 2004, 20:02: Message edited by: fahdiz ]

[Teraswaerto]

I thought it was Aran! Karan indeed is not well suited for 2 water nations, so I'll switch to Mictlan.

[ February 20, 2004, 20:04: Message edited by: Teraswaerto ]

[Reverend Zombie]

I could sit down for the first 5 turns at 11 p.m Eastern U.S/8 p.m Pacific U.S. to get things started, sure.

Do we have a host?

[fahdiz]

Originally posted by Reverend Zombie:
I could sit down for the first 5 turns at 11 p.m Eastern U.S/8 p.m Pacific U.S. to get things started, sure.

Do we have a host? <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I think Zen said he would host it, although that was a couple of days ago.

[navrunner]

I am in any way you want to do it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif .
Arco

[navrunner]

We could also try using Esben Mose Hansen's web server to host, see thread:

New & raw web based Dominion II game server (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=74;t=001453;p=5)

[Reverend Zombie]

Yes, what shall we do?

I say let's try Esben's server to host.

What parameters do we want: what map? indy strength? research difficulty? richness?

Esben's server does not give us the option to set the number of starting provinces, however.

Finally, what should the hosting frequency be set to, and when should we start?

[fahdiz]

Originally posted by Reverend Zombie:
Yes, what shall we do?

I say let's try Esben's server to host.<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm game for that. So, just so I understand how it works: one person makes all the settings and submits them to start the game, then everyone else connects via IP/DNS entry like you would in a normal MP game...correct?

What parameters do we want: what map? indy strength? research difficulty? richness?<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I really like Karan. I am very new to the game, and thus very slow against indies, so if I were choosing, I'd say somewhere between 3-5 for indy strength. I like normal research and richness.

Esben's server does not give us the option to set the number of starting provinces, however.<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">All the more reason I'd vote for between 3-5 strength. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Finally, what should the hosting frequency be set to, and when should we start? <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Patrik had suggested once per day, at midnight. That seems reasonable to me. I'm game for starting pretty much anytime after 8:00 Pacific tonight, or we could start tomorrow to make sure everyone's available and no one's rushed. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ February 21, 2004, 02:47: Message edited by: fahdiz ]

[Reverend Zombie]

I'm game for that. So, just so I understand how it works: one person makes all the settings and submits them to start the game, then everyone else connects via IP/DNS entry like you would in a normal MP game...correct?

Correct. I could start the game and post the isp and port here once we decide on a map, but...

Esben's site has only the maps that came on the CD, so no Karan. Of the default choices, I am partial to Aran. What do others think?

All your suggested settings are fine with me.

I am also in favor of starting tomorrow, so no one is rushed, as you say.

On a side note, I went to the Illwinter site, and saw about three different Versions of the Karan map. Which one(s) should I download for my personal use?

[st.patrik]

I would be in favour of Zen hosting instead of the other option, if we can't play on Karan or with several starting provinces with that option.

My preferences would be:

Kingdom of Karan
4 or 5 starting provinces
6 indie strength
normal richness
renaming on

If people are into that, and Zen is still willing to host then I am good to go.

[st.patrik]

People who have responded so far and their nations:

St.Patrik --------- Man
J Stanley --------- R'lyeh
Teraswaerto ------ Mictlan
navrunner ------- Arco
ReverendZombie -- ?
Fahdiz ---------- Caelum
condors --------- Ulm
pirateiam -------- ?

What nations do you want ReverendZombie? pirateiam?

Anyone else want to play?

[ February 21, 2004, 04:47: Message edited by: st.patrik ]

I will host it Patrik. And if you'd like I would play as well.

Tell me what you'd like the settings and schedule and I can adjust it and set it up.

[Pirateiam]

I will try Machaka.
This will be my first Multi so let me know what I have to do - thanks.

[Pirateiam]

Zen,

I just registered on IRCnet. I would be interested in any Multi games. Let me know if you have any openings. thanks

Originally posted by Pirateiam:
Zen,

I just registered on IRCnet. I would be interested in any Multi games. Let me know if you have any openings. thanks <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">#Dom2 is the Channel and it's open. Just got done with a game, and are looking to start another one.

[Pirateiam]

I am looking for it now. I am from the US are the servers different? How do you get to the channels?

I don't want to derail this, so check your PM's and I can help you more there.

Let me post the stats for what I like to call -

"st. patrik's 2.08 game, school is in session"


Kingdom of Karan
5 Starting Provinces
Renaming *On*
Independents 6
Magic Sites 50
Score Graphs *OFF*

No Jotunheim - Utgard

st.patrik ------- Man - A wee touch 'o the creature!
J Stanley ------- R'lyeh - Callimari with a 'tude
Teraswaerto ----- Mictlan
navrunner ------- Arco
ReverendZombie -- ?
Fahdiz ---------- Caelum
condors --------- Ulm
pirateiam ------- Machaka - BLACK POWA
Zen ------------- P.I.M.P "Biggy Smallz"

[ February 21, 2004, 06:27: Message edited by: Zen ]

[J Stanley]

Do you like "Mack-Daddy" or "Daddy-Mack"?

Thanks for hosting this. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Reverend Zombie]

I'd like Marignon, please.

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by Zen:
I don't want to derail this, so check your PM's and I can help you more there.

Let me post the stats for what I like to call -

"st. patrik's 2.08 game, school is in session"


Kingdom of Karan
5 Starting Provinces
Renaming *On*
Independents 6
Magic Sites 50
Score Graphs *OFF*

No Jotunheim - Utgard

st.patrik ------- Man - A wee touch 'o the creature!
J Stanley ------- R'lyeh - Callimari with a 'tude
Teraswaerto ----- Mictlan
navrunner ------- Arco
ReverendZombie -- ?
Fahdiz ---------- Caelum
condors --------- Ulm
pirateiam ------- Machaka - BLACK POWA
Zen ------------- P.I.M.P "Biggy Smallz" <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">sounds great http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif unless there's any Last minute joiners I say lets get this ball rolling!

thanks again Zen for hosting

w/ regard to blitz-start why don't we just start the game on quickhost and try to check in multiple times today - maybe we can get the first few turns done. If not that's ok too. From then I suggest a set hosting time - some time between midnight and 6am for every day *except* saturday night/sunday morning - that way weekend trips won't hurt too much, but the game will still move along apace.

Is this ok, or does anyone want to do it differently?

[Reverend Zombie]

Works very well for me.

What time zone/country is our gracious host Zen in?

[alexti]

Can I join as Pangaea?

I'm in Mountain Standard Time (US) GMT -7.

So tell me when you want me to put up the server for uploading and I can email everyone the IP, port.

"st. patrik's 2.08 game, school is in session"


Kingdom of Karan
5 Starting Provinces
Renaming *On*
Independents 6
Magic Sites 50
Score Graphs *OFF*

No Jotunheim - Utgard

st.patrik ------- Man - A wee touch 'o the creature!
J Stanley ------- R'lyeh - Callimari with a 'tude
Teraswaerto ----- Mictlan
navrunner ------- Arco
ReverendZombie -- Marginon
Fahdiz ---------- Caelum
condors --------- Ulm
pirateiam ------- Machaka - BLACK POWA
Zen ------------- P.I.M.P "Biggy Smallz"
alexti ---------- Pangaea

[Baalz]

I'll take C'tis if this game's still open

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by Zen:
I'm in Mountain Standard Time (US) GMT -7.

So tell me when you want me to put up the server for uploading and I can email everyone the IP, port. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I say lets go ahead. Is it possible to quickhost for now and then switch to forcehosting sunday midnight (or sometime around then)?

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by Baalz:
I'll take C'tis if this game's still open <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">I'm sure we can squeeze you in http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Yes, it's more than possible. Usually I set the quickhost on weekends (so people can have their lives) then standard hosting times during the week (whenever you'd like).

You might want to make sure everyone passwords their pretender.

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by Zen:
Yes, it's more than possible. Usually I set the quickhost on weekends (so people can have their lives) then standard hosting times during the week (whenever you'd like).

You might want to make sure everyone passwords their pretender. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">That sounds good. I think standard hosting sometime early in the morning monday through saturday is a good idea - maybe sometime around 3 am when most everyone's asleep. I guess that would be more like 9am GMT. That would mean a minimum of 6 turns per week.

Good reminder about passwords. Everyone make passwords!

Maybe when we start the game we should make a new thread for game related stuff, so that people won't think we're still looking for players.
On that note, I think 11 is plenty for Karan (160 provinces) so let's draw the line there. Whenever you want to start it up go ahead, Zen.

and thanks again for hosting

[ February 21, 2004, 20:21: Message edited by: st.patrik ]

[Reverend Zombie]

Yes, thanks Zen!

[fahdiz]

OK, I have my Caelum pretender created and passworded. I'm all set to go whenever you all are! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Zen, will you be providing us the IP address of the server via private message, or in this thread?

[WraithLord]

Can I take Pythium?

edit: I am at GMT+2 time zone.

[ February 22, 2004, 08:02: Message edited by: izaqyos ]

st. patrik should be sending you all emails with all the information. My email is moebius at cableonedotnet if you need to email me for any reason.

The server is up and waiting for everyones pretenders.

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by izaqyos:
Can I take Pythium?

edit: I am at GMT+2 time zone. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Sorry izaqyos - the map's kinda full. However, one person hasn't sent me their e-mail, and if they don't contact me you can take their place. PM me with your e-mail and I'll keep you informed.

[st.patrik]

Everyone: I have sent out an e-mail with all the details. If you didn't receive it you either didn't PM me with your e-mail in response to the message I sent you, or I typed in your e-mail wrong. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ February 22, 2004, 18:03: Message edited by: st.patrik ]

[Reverend Zombie]

Pretender loaded, ready to rock and roll!

[Pirateiam]

Ok I put pretender in. When is the first turn?

The game is underway. It is on quickhost until Tuesday.

Patrik, if you would change the name of the thread to whatever it is you feel descriptive enough, and ask Gandalf to move it to the MP forum, if you would please http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[fahdiz]

Zen, if you're around, I'm unable to connect to the server. Is it currently down, or has the IP address changed?

And also, I'd like to second the motion that this thread be retitled and moved to the MP forum. Thanks!

The server was down while I was trying to put the provinces on a big TGA and was running into issues. But it is back up as of now and I'll just have to give up on this Map project because of the issues.

[fahdiz]

Originally posted by Zen:
The server was down while I was trying to put the provinces on a big TGA and was running into issues. But it is back up as of now and I'll just have to give up on this Map project because of the issues. <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Thanks for the quick response, Zen. Much appreciated.

[st.patrik]

Originally posted by fahdiz:
Zen, if you're around, I'm unable to connect to the server. Is it currently down, or has the IP address changed?

And also, I'd like to second the motion that this thread be retitled and moved to the MP forum. Thanks! <font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Excuse me for my ignorance, but where is this MP forum?

[fahdiz]

I think this is the one Zen was talking about, patrik:

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=26

[Reverend Zombie]

I am unable to connect to the server as well; it's Monday 6:45 p.m. Eastern U.S.

[Pirateiam]

Yep 9:15 PM and server is still down. Might have to skip this turn.

My ISP is down I will have to skip a turn if they are all not in by the time tonight, I'll send out an Email (since it's down and I don't have the names) when it is up and if the turn is hosted.

I apologize for any inconvieniece.

[st.patrik]

Two things:

1. I have (finally) made a thread on the MP board. Click here (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=26&t=000021) to get there.

2. Caelum, Abysia, take your turns!