Setting up a multiplayer game for new players

[Alneyan]

While this thread should technically be in the MP forum, I feel more interested players are likely to see the thread on this part of the Dom 2 boards. If you feel I am wrong though, feel free to yell at me and ask for the thread to be moved. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

So, I would like to set up a multiplayer game for new players to get their feet wet; for this purpose, a new player is someone having not played in multiplayer at all, or just a little (started a game, played with a friend, and so on). The game would follow "standard" settings, especially for independents (the default setting of 3 is never used, as it results in independents being push-overs).

Two slightly different formats for the game could be used: either a few "seasoned" players could provide answers/hints when needed, or every nation could be shared by two nations, with the beginning player being in charge (and the other, more knowledgeable player acting as a sort of advisor). In both cases, the result should be the same though.

So, if you would be interested in such a game, please let me know, if a few players express an interest, I will create the game, along with a thread on the appropriate forum.

[RibbonBlue]

I would like to be in. And I would like Man. Also I would prefer the first way with the few players who know alot.

[sushiboat]

I am interested. I have been playing SP games since late December, so I might have experience with more nations than the typical newbie. I do have plenty of weaknesses and have never played MP.

The first setup, with the experienced advisors that anyone can consult, seems better to me.

[quantum_mechani]

I would be willing to be one of the 'seasoned' adviser/players.

[BigDaddy]

I would be interested in playing as Pythium. I've reviewed lots of numbers and tested a lot of things, but never played with anyone other than one friend, on a few occasions.

[Alneyan]

I have now created the game thread in the relevant forum (MP forum): the direct link is here (http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=350299).

[sushiboat]

The nation of Machaka is open. If you are relatively inexperienced in multiplayer games and are interested in taking over Machaka, please PM Alneyan. Read the topic on The First Step (http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Dom2MP&Number=350299&page= 0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) in the Dom2 Multiplayer forum for more information. The game is currently on Turn 25.