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quantum_mechani
March 23rd, 2005, 11:39 PM
The number of blitz players has dropped to the point where it is rare to get four together for a game, even on the weekend. So this thread is an attempt to draw some new players (for those that haven't played blitz games see this (http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=321072&page=1&view=collap sed&sb=5&o=all&fpart=1) thread), and reorganize the games so everyone can be around at the same time. Here are the specifics of the game:

Time: 18:00 GMT, this Saturday(I know several european players were interested in blitzes but sunday was not working out for them)
Mods: Zen's spells, scales and pretenders
Settings: Default except for 6 independents and 15 HoF
Map: To be decided based on number of players

Post here to claim nations or if you have a problem with any of the specifics (mods, time, ect.).
Alneyan
March 24th, 2005, 12:37 PM
Erh, wait, I had forgotten we were talking about TCP/IP here, which I cannot reliably do (not sure why).
Mark the Merciful
March 24th, 2005, 03:59 PM
I can't do this Saturday, as it's Easter (visiting familiy), but in general I'd love to join a blitz game on or around that sort of time.

But, is there going to be any likelihood of playing one without Zen's mods (I don't mind the Pretenders, but I don't really like the others)?
quantum_mechani
March 24th, 2005, 04:39 PM
Mark the Merciful said:
I can't do this Saturday, as it's Easter (visiting familiy), but in general I'd love to join a blitz game on or around that sort of time.

But, is there going to be any likelihood of playing one without Zen's mods (I don't mind the Pretenders, but I don't really like the others)?

Yes, we have blitzes with only pretenders (or no mods).
Ironhawk
March 24th, 2005, 06:56 PM
I should be around this weekend
quantum_mechani
April 10th, 2005, 01:35 AM
Looking for blitz players again tomorrow (sunday)...
Ironhawk
April 10th, 2005, 03:42 AM
No can do. My mom is in town visiting so there goes my weekend....
PashaDawg
April 10th, 2005, 08:15 PM
I'd be interested in a Blitz eventually. I have something that will keep me busy for the next 4 Sundays, but after that... I'd love to join you.
quantum_mechani
April 10th, 2005, 09:03 PM
PashaDawg said:
I'd be interested in a Blitz eventually. I have something that will keep me busy for the next 4 Sundays, but after that... I'd love to join you.

Often there are games saturdays as well.
PashaDawg
April 10th, 2005, 09:21 PM
Ah... good.
PashaDawg
April 10th, 2005, 09:22 PM
What is the time period? I am in Maine. I will have stuff to do at night.
quantum_mechani
April 10th, 2005, 10:34 PM
Ideally, 18:00 GMT. However, it often ends up happening later in the day.
PashaDawg
April 10th, 2005, 11:26 PM
How long to you play in one session?
CyborgMoses
April 15th, 2005, 02:04 AM
Excuse me, does anyone know if there will be a new blitz game starting anytime soon?
quantum_mechani
April 15th, 2005, 02:33 AM
CyborgMoses said:
Excuse me, does anyone know if there will be a new blitz game starting anytime soon?

There is a good chance for one on the weekend. We aim for 18:00 GMT on saturday and sunday, but it usually ends up later if it happens.

As for how long we play- until someone has to go. Minimum is probably two hours, average is four hours. I think we had a record game last year that went for 8 hours where new players showed up and took over as the first players got tired.
quantum_mechani
April 22nd, 2005, 02:40 PM
*bump*

We had 6 blitz games last weekend, lets hope we can keep the trend going. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif
quantum_mechani
May 14th, 2005, 03:35 PM
Ok, I've decided to back to a more rigid blitz scheduling, so that we can get bigger games together.

We are going to be trying for about 17:00 GMT, so that, in theory, we can accomadate both north american and european players.