FunnelEaredBat - MA newbie game: started

[llamabeast]

Since FruitBat, VampireBat and GhostBat filled up insanely fast, I'm creating a ridiculous fourth overflow game for new/newish players. I'd recommend players who've played 0-2 games previously - if you've played more than that and would like to play regardless, post here and you can play if we're short of players. This should be a nice, fun and friendly game, a reasonable size but not too huge, and generally ideal for new players (that's the plan, at least).

This will be an MA game and will use the Worthy Heroes mod. Renaming will be on, graphs will be on, and everything else will be standard.

The map will be my modified version of Parganos, which is modified (a) to have a much more fair and even spread of terrain types, (b) to have fair-ish start positions, and (c) to have no gold or magic sites in the seas - so this will be a land-nation only game.

Please sign up and choose a nation!

The players are:

Pangaea - kasnavada
Vanheim - MartialDoctor
Abysia - Profanicus
Ulm - Wookie1977
Marignon - LordCalvert
Arcoscephale - SiyfkA
C'tis - Peacekeeper
Bandar Log - elbnar

[Peacekeeper]

...why not just make a bigger game instead of 8 players?

[llamabeast]

I think 8 is a nice number for a newbie game. Larger games are fun too, but obviously they end up being much bigger affairs for those players which survive. When I started I played a series of 4-player games which I enjoyed hugely. I think 8 is a good number though, since it also allows for some diplomacy.

[kasnavada]

Well, I think I have time to enjoy a third game. Pangaea ?

However, if another person wants my place for his (her?) first games, I'll leave it.

[llamabeast]

Three games at once? Feel free, but I would probably advise against it unless you have a lot of free time. At first it's not a problem, but if you survive to late game in all three it could be a bit much. On the other hand if you are already in late game in the first one you probably have a good feel for it.

[MartialDoctor]

Alright, I'll take Vanheim for this one then.

Llamabeast, may I ask why you like to put the graphs on?

[llamabeast]

Personally, I just think it's fun to look at the graphs every turn. As a new player it's particularly good because you get some idea of whether you're expanding as fast as you should be, and so on.

[kasnavada]

Well, I'm in early game for all 3, but I do have lots of free time.

[Profanicus]

Sign me up! I'll give Abysia a run if I may ...

[Profanicus]

Also can I reserve Ulm for my brother, he cannot access this site from work atm and will sign up tonight.
Ta!

[Starshine_Monarch]

If I could save a spot for LordCalvert as Marignon, I'd appreciate it. Since nobody wanted to swap out of VampireBat, I think this is the only open newbie game left.

[llamabeast]

Profanicus - sure. Does he have a separate CD though? You won't be able to play in the same game with the same CD unfortunately.

[Profanicus]

Yes he has his own copy of the game http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[llamabeast]

Cool.

[Janlm]

i'd like to play if i can, i do have a few more games played than that, but i get beat up like a noob everytime nonetheless http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

if its cool, i'll pick caelum.

[Saarud]

Nevermind.....

[Wookie1977]

This is profanicus's brother , lock me in

[LordCalvert]

Just confirming what my son said earlier. I'm in as Marignon since I couldn't get into GhostBat. I might actually have to treat him nice now...

[johnarryn]

I have played in more than 2 games (about 6) but have not played for a good 5 months, so im a bit rusty =) Im eager to get back in, if theres space and no one objects to my experience. Id like to play Ermor.

[SiyfkA]

I'll play! This would be my second ever mp game. I'd like to go Arcoscephale.

[Peacekeeper]

id like to play. I played 3-4 dominions 2 games but that was a while ago and this will be my first dom3 game.

If i get in, id like C'tis please.

[llamabeast]

JanIm and johnarryn - it looks like this game might fill up with really new newbies, who I would like to give priority to. Would you guys be interested in joining Uakari, which is another open MA game (but not a specifically newbie one)?

[johnarryn]

That would be fine.

[Janlm]

I am a real newbie, but sure i'll join

[elbnar]

Could I get in? Newblet here.

Will play as Bandar Log. Monkeys ftw

[Dragonninjaakira]

If there is room for one more could I sign up as Pythium? I've played 3 MP games but lost early in all of them. So i'm still a noob...

[llamabeast]

And we are full! Amazing, 4 newbie games in just a few days. Dragonninjaakira - sorry, you just missed the boat. If you're willing to take your chances in a non-newbie game you could sign up to Uakari though.

Right everyone, here's how to upload your pretenders:

- Make sure you have the same mods enabled as the game you're playing in (Preferences->Mod Preferences) although only mods affecting pretender design, such as Conceptual Balance, actually matter
- Go to Game Tools -> Create a pretender god in Dominions. Don't set a password, since for PBEM games they're not helpful and occasionally annoying (e.g. if you need a sub)
- Go to the savedgames/newlords folder in the dominions directory, and find your pretender file (e.g. mid_pythium_0.2h)
- E-mail the file to: pretenders[ at ]llamaserver[ dot ]net
- Crucially, you must have the game name 'FunnelEaredBat' in the subject line of your e-mail

We'll see how long everyone takes to do that, but I reckon it shouldn't take more than a day or two.

[kasnavada]

Done, the pretender is sent.

[Peacekeeper]

Ctis has been sent

[LordCalvert]

Marignon is in. Time to burn heretics!

[llamabeast]

Okay, just waiting for one pretender. I've set the game up to start automatically when that one comes in, so we are almost off!

[Metalking]

Noooo! I am a new MP player, haven't played outside of a couple LAN games with 3 other buddies. I don't want to play in a non-new player only game lest I get crushed and potentially ruin the game for other players. I was dismayed to see that this 4th overflow has already filled. Are there any other new player games available?

[elbnar]

it's sent, sorry for the delay :O

[Wookie1977]

Well I just had my first turn and was wondering what the victory conditions were for this game.
couldn't see it anywhere

[LordCalvert]

The victory conditions are these: "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women."

[kasnavada]

Errr I don't agree with the lamentations.

They'll all be maenads before the game is ended. So there will be no lamentations !

[Profanicus]

Since the next patch with the scale bug fix is due within a week, I was wondering if we will be switching to it?

[llamabeast]

Yep, we'll switch to it immediately it comes out, but we won't wait for it.

[elbnar]

turn 2 is away...

good luck everyone! fear my monkeys!

[LordCalvert]

Why is it whenever I think of Bandar Log I keep hearing this song in the background?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7izMvoFuDM

[LordCalvert]

Now that 3.15 is out, when will we be switching?

[Profanicus]

The Llamaserver has been patched to 3.15 so I would say we do it now, ready for turn 8!

"Happily, as players it is impossible to do anything wrong. You can take your current turns using either 3.14 or 3.15, it doesn't make any difference. Next turn you will have to take using 3.15 - but if you try to open it using 3.14 it won't let you, so again it is impossible to make a mistake."

[elbnar]

ooh, didn't even notice the new patch. Thanks.

[llamabeast]

Hey guys, should have done this a while ago: I'd like to ask for a volunteer to admin this game. The admin has to do two things:

1) If a player asks for an extension or anything then do it (provided it's reasonable; a day or two is reasonable, if they are going away for a week they should get a sub). It's super easy via the interface on the website.

2) If the admin gets knocked out of the game, pass the password on to one of the remaining players.

It's a really easy, almost zero-work job, but it keeps me from having to carefully watch 30-odd game threads (which I tried for a bit, and it hurt).

[LordCalvert]

Since I'm a grumpy old retiree, I'll volunteer to do it. I'll probably be asking for the first extension next weekend as I'll be tied up running an SCA event here in deepest, darkest.

[llamabeast]

Brilliant, thanks LordCalvert. I'll PM you the password.

What's SCA? To me it means Student Community Action, but I'm guessing that's not it.

[LordCalvert]

These guys:

http://www.sca.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Creative_Anachronism

My own local group

http://www.wnysca.org

I've been involved with them since 1984. The character used as my avatar is from an SCA-related cartoon.

http://thequarter.org/Media/Teutonic.php
======================

And Secret Admin Powers activated!!!!

[Profanicus]

I too am wondering about the victory conditions.
I know it is supposed to be "standard victory conditions", but then why are there Victory Point crowns in some of the provinces?

[MartialDoctor]

Profanicus said:
I too am wondering about the victory conditions.
I know it is supposed to be "standard victory conditions", but then why are there Victory Point crowns in some of the provinces?



Yeah, I had the same question in my last game. Here is the response I got:

"Yeah, there are VPs for some reason, but they don't really mean anything but a little increase in dominion when you take 'em when there's no VP victory."

[MartialDoctor]

The forces of Ulm have decided to invade one of my provinces unprovoked. It seems they wish to start a war!

[Peacekeeper]

Give em hell!

[LordCalvert]

There is war happening?!!? I am so shocked!!! Why can't we all just get along?

Oh yeah, right...

[LordCalvert]

I will be out of contact over the weekend. If a turn does not run tonight (14 Mar), I will put in an extension. If it does run, I'll get in a quickie turn and extend until sometime Sunday evening (I'm in US Eastern time zone). The delay should be minimal.

Remember that if anyone else needs an extension, please post it here and either Llama or I will ensure it is taken care of.

[Peacekeeper]

LordCalvert said:
I will be out of contact over the weekend. If a turn does not run tonight (14 Mar), I will put in an extension. If it does run, I'll get in a quickie turn and extend until sometime Sunday evening (I'm in US Eastern time zone). The delay should be minimal.



um, wasnt this turn supposed to be delayed? i staled because i understood this as the next turn getting delayed until sunday?

[Peacekeeper]

...hello?

[llamabeast]

I just sent a PM to you actually Peacekeeper - I think unfortunately you misread LordCalvert's statement - he didn't say he would necessarily delay or anything, just basically that he might have to postpone in order to get his own turn in, but hoped not to. Also he said he would be out of contact over the weekend, so it's not surprising he hasn't replied to you. The staling is unfortunate though.

[MartialDoctor]

Hopefully you guys are awake now...

Yahoo seems to be having technical difficulties and I can not access my email to get at my turn.

Any way I can get a slight extension on this turn?

[kasnavada]

Friendly poke to this game's admin. You should let us know if you are awake !

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/confused.gif

[kasnavada]

I supposed to be lucky... so why does a giant hydra invade my lands ?!? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/confused.gif However, we would like to tell our friendly neighbours that this province is still considered ours despite it being occupied by some indy pretender.

[MartialDoctor]

Apparently, not everyone understands what a NAP for 3 turns means. It means that you must send a message 3 turns BEFORE canceling the agreement, and attacking, that the NAP is terminated.

[kasnavada]

Hum sorry about your elephants elbnar !

Be assured that it was not meant as a offensive gesture toward you, we just reclaimed our lands.

[Peacekeeper]

MartialDoctor said:
Apparently, not everyone understands what a NAP for 3 turns means. It means that you must send a message 3 turns BEFORE canceling the agreement, and attacking, that the NAP is terminated.



i believe a 3 turn NAP means that neither will take aggresive actions for 3 turns.

Some NAPs are specifically set to last until one side feels the need to break it and then they give the other person a agreed upon set of turns warning beforehand.

If you made teh first kind of NAP, it sounds like he was in the right. If you made the second, then he would have indeed broken the NAP in a dishonorable way.

[Wookie1977]

MartialDoctor
Which Nation broke the NAP?

[Wookie1977]

Martial Doctor
Which Nation Broke the NAP?

[Wookie1977]

So who broke the NAP?

[Peacekeeper]

i dunno, i sent him a PM asking but havnt gotten a response.

im not sure which side is messed up on what NAPs are either.

[MartialDoctor]

LordCalvert (Marignon) did... since he hasn't responded to my PM, I am guessing he did it on purpose.

So, I declare that all of my efforts will be to eradicate him. I will not attack anyone else until he is gone... so, for those who border him, feel free to join in. He should be pre-occupied with me and will not have enough to handle more attacks.

[kasnavada]

There is not much communication here anyway. I haven't gotten a response from Bandar Log either. I thought that killing 500 gold worth of their troops would at least make them speak (and by mistake, joint assault on a independant province).

Since I also border Marignon, I could join you, but I don't really have a good reason to. PM me with a proposal ?

[Profanicus]

Bandar Log now seems to be AI controlled ... that probably explains the lack of response! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[kasnavada]

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

Second time in 2 games that I don't notice that. I must learn to pay attention to this someday...

[Peacekeeper]

i noticed it a couple turns ago when he attacked me outta nowhere.

[kasnavada]

Ah I see you have done a quite good counter-attack already, and gotten near my position.

Another joint assault, but I'm sorry about your lizards.

[elbnar]

sorry, real life intervened in a most unfortunate way. I had to give it up to the computer

Besides skipped turns (of which i had a couple), nothing hurts more than losing your first battle against independents http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif stupid monkey archers fail against heavy cavalry

My SC performed bravely against his elephant rush but well... it wasn't enough http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Wookie1977]

Martial Doctor are you still having your turns?

[Peacekeeper]

Id like to request the game go to 1 turn every 48 hours. I have some stuff comin up in RL and these turns are starting to take longer to consider.

[MartialDoctor]

Yeah, I missed a few turns but I am still playing... It is tough to play a turn a day, despite the fact that the turns don't take that long to do.

Since I am already out of this game, it doesn't matter much. But I probably won't be joining anymore in the near future.

[MartialDoctor]

Good luck to all! I put my player to AI as I'm out.

[Profanicus]

Yeah Peacekeeper, I reckon no-one has replied to you because they don't really want to move to 48 hour turns, but don't know how to break it to you http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
Personally 24 hours is plenty for me, but I could cope with 48 being the upper limit if you really need it - as long as you don't take 48 hours for every turn! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[kasnavada]

I did not answer because I do not care, actually, whether it goes to 48 or stay at 24. And I do not have any power over it anyway, since I'm not the admin.

So, if you want to change, do as you wish ! If it is better for you, it means you will play better, and that the game becomes more interesting for all of us. That's all !

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[kasnavada]

Congrats on that first battle Arcos !

I did managed to get what I was most worried about (your elephants) but your magic effectively paralysed mine, and I counted on it to beat up your regular troops.

[SiyfkA]

That was my first ever big mp battle. Was an interesting experience. A few change I'll be making for the next one.

[kasnavada]

Actually, my fourth big battle, but I will make adjustments too... same time same place in 2 game month ?

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[kasnavada]

News from the front : an easy victory for me, but I outnumbered Arcos armies 5.5 to one.

Arcos : I'm sincerely impressed at the strength your golem had, and hope you don't have a squad of golem brothers ready... And your troops did take more than one of mine for every single of them. I hope I don't have a fight with even numbers against you anytime soon...

[SiyfkA]

My main force was crushing ctis to the north. It's a shame the golem didn't stick to its script, it kept casting stellar cascades and fatigued itself to an early grave. Ah well. Best out of 3?

[kasnavada]

Sure.

Actually. I wouldn't count that as a real victory for me though. I was outnumbering you badly. And I had pretty bad scripting on my part too, I mean, did you notice the archers going for the back ? That certainly was not intended... I'm lucky that centaur archers have a pretty good melee ability.

[SiyfkA]

Yes I thought that was intended though. Those guys are fast and they went straight for my mages.

[kasnavada]

Well I wanted to script the other centaurs to do that... I must have mixed up the orders somewhat. Something else, why didn't your guys move ? I though they would have either retreated to defend inland or to bait me in, or move forward by outmaneuvering my army, and try to regroup with your other group that's invading the swamps near the former bandar log lands. I mean, you must have seen that I outnumbered you, no ?

[SiyfkA]

They were supposed to move, but I played my turn a second time and clicked redo from start. Then I guess I just forgot to do that move again.

[LordCalvert]

Yes, yes, I'm here. Sorry I've been asleep. Been distracted by small shiny objects and mundane life.

I had some issues with the game admin password that have now been resolved. Llama forgot to set the admin password.

[kasnavada]

News from the front : a recent surge in mind-hunting phenomena lead to believe that powerful astral mages must be eradicated. Pangaea asks the world to join in its quest ! Pangaea will now start its counter attack, anc conquer again the swamps north of its territory ! Or try to at least.

I love Pangaea's high MR... out of 8 mind hunt, only 2 of my mage died.

PS : didn't ctis stall twice ? If he's not playing anymore, he should let us know, be put to AI or something...

[LordCalvert]

Yes! The great nation of Marignon should certainly join in the hunt against powerful astral mages...

Oh wait... :-)

[kasnavada]

Hehe...

Yes of course. Actually, it was meant as a joke, since I'm more or less the only nation without astral mages left in this game. This thread is too quiet ! It needs more joy !

[Wookie1977]

Has anyone heard from Ctis????

[Profanicus]

Abysia stormed the gates of one of the many north-western Arco strongholds and was repelled, their powerful magicians laying waste to hordes of our bretheren.
We gathered our forces to defend against the coming pursuit, and were successful in routing the enemy from the field ... all save 1 lone Golem. He radiated power. In a fit of rage he cleaved through our brave warriors, a fearsome sight to behold as the bodies piled around his mighty feet ... lands momentarily ours lay ravaged by the fires of pestilence and war.

[Wookie1977]

If Ctis has left the game maybe we should change him to AI ??

[LordCalvert]

That cannot be my decision. I would have a very serious conflict of interest considering the length of the border between C'tis and myself if I arbitrarily changed the settings like that. If he has indeed abandoned the game then Llama has to do the adjustments.

[llamabeast]

C'tis has staled 4 consecutive turns. Is he in a reasonably strong position? If it would be a fun position to play, we should advertise for a sub. If not, I will set him to AI. Let me know if you'd like me to do that (by PM).

[kasnavada]

He's pretty much dead, as far as I know, and the graphs agree too. He might revive given that he stalled for 4 turns, and accumulated money.

[llamabeast]

I took a look. C'tis isn't in a bad spot really - in some ways he's pretty powerful - except that he's got no army and is apparently in imminent danger of invasion. I've posted an advert for a sub.

[zenphos]

Just thought I would let people know I have taken over C'tis.
Currently play 2 games, turn 22 and turn 14 is my skill level.
Not sure what is going on in regards to deals or who I am at war with but C'tis is still pretty strong. Just needs about 3 turns to rebuild his armies.
Of course whether I get them is another matter.

[SiyfkA]

Welcome to the game zenphos

[LordCalvert]

Welcome from this end as well. We hope you enjoy the reception committee we've arranged for you. They are dedicated to ensuring that your stay in this game is a pleasant one.

They brought party favors.

[Wookie1977]

Marignon Witch hunters!!!!
Ulm gives you an Ultimatum , either deliver to us the severed head of all your Witch hunters and your false God or we will take them by force.
What say you Oathbreakers?

[Wookie1977]

The above post was supposed to go out this turn but did not for some reason

[kasnavada]

The people of pangaea, united in celebration, would would like to express their most respectful thanks for the action that just removed the eastern influence of Arcosephale in our territory.

Abyssian, we thank you.

[LordCalvert]

The turn has been delayed 48 hours because of illness (mine). I'm going back to bed and will try very hard not to die.

[LordCalvert]

BTW, if anyone ever needs an extension for whatever reason, email me privately. You're far more likely to get a timely response that way than by posting here. The little email button should work. If it does not, my private email is CalvertdeGrey -at- msn -dot- com

[SiyfkA]

kasnavada said:
The people of pangaea, united in celebration, would would like to express their most respectful thanks for the action that just removed the eastern influence of Arcosephale in our territory.

Abyssian, we thank you.



Should have known better than to try that golem on an astral nation. 3rd Magic duel took it down http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif.

[Profanicus]

Yes, after he single-handedly crushed my troops the last time we met, I prepared a little golem welcoming party http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[LordCalvert]

Well, I'm pretty much done. For some reason the server didn't accept my last turn when I emailed it in. (It accepted it and ran the turn but it was not anything I intended) My forces did nothing I ordered and I got walked all over.

That's what I get for buying a new computer. Frelling Vista.

[Wookie1977]

Could I please get the game suspended from 14:00GMT Wednesday 23 April until 14:00GMT Saturday 26 April as I am going away.

I have also emailed Lord Calvert

[LordCalvert]

Extended upon request.

[SiyfkA]

Wookie1977 said:
from 14:00GMT Wednesday 23 April until 14:00GMT Saturday 26 April.


Not wednesday yet.

[Profanicus]

Yeah Wookie1977 has had his turn, we are just waiting on you to have yours Lord Calvert! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
So no need to extend just yet ... Wookie1977 may even get another turn in before he leaves on Wednesday.

And besides, extending a turn by 5 days is a little unreasonable - a temp sub should be found if this were the case, surely?

[Wookie1977]

I only need 72 hours not 5 days. and if Lord Calvert has his go I can have another before I go away

[zenphos]

Hmmmmm,

So really it is only a 24 hour extension, if my maths are right? As we are on a 48 hour cycle at the moment.
Maybe someone should email calvert and tell him the dates are out.
As it would seem to me that the next hosting falls in the middle of when wookie is away.
As opposed to just before he leaves, and then just after he comes back.

[kasnavada]

Argggg....

Don't do extensions when 1200 units are just one province apart from each other !!!!

Well, if you really have to, do so. Not too often ok ?

[SiyfkA]

Hope you brought the big guns kasnavada. It's going to be one hell of a party. Enjoy the fireworks!

[kasnavada]

Well, I sent what I could. That's a decisive fight, and I don't think that either of us can recover easily from a loss here.

Time should tell.

[LordCalvert]

Friends:

I had an unexpected death in the family early this morning. I respectfully request replacement. The game is on hold for long enough for Llama to find one.

I am very sorry I have to do this. It wasn't exactly my idea either.

[Profanicus]

My condolences, that is terrible news http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[zenphos]

So who is going to get in touch with Llamabeast and also try to organise a sub? As it seems someone has to take over as moderator and try to get the game going again.

[SiyfkA]

I pmed Llamabeast but hes not back until the 27th.
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=d3maars&Number=596684&Foru m=f194&Words=&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=596684&Se arch=true&where=sub&Name=8881&daterange=1&newerval =5&newertype=y&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post 596684

[llamabeast]

LordCalvert, that is very sad news. Best wishes to you and your family.


Re the game: The best thing is for one of the other players to take over as admin, and for us to post an advert for someone to sub in for LordCalvert. I'll take a look at his position now so I can make an appropriate advert, or set him to AI if it wouldn't be fun to sub.

[zenphos]

Calvert is I think still the strongest player. Although Ulm is giving him a bit of a beating.
And I can proudly say C'tis has given him a small, but significant, bloody nose.

[Wookie1977]

I don't mind either AI or sub
It would be good to get this game going again soon though.

[llamabeast]

Griefor, a new player, will be taking over Marignon. He should have received the current turn just now.

[kasnavada]

Welcome !

PS to Arcos :
Hum, you actually hid in the castle !

Damn you, I hate fighting castles... maybe I should just let you starve to death there...

[Griefor]

Hi guys.

This is hard, I really have no clue what to do against those nasty golems. One is even named "THE BANE OF MARIGNON".

Besides that, I really have no clue what Marignon's plans were, if they had any.

[SiyfkA]

kasnavada, my troops are far from starving. They are all drunk on endless bags of wine http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif. Your troops aren't looking so healthy, according to the battle report. I was hoping my walls would hold out a bit londer, but I shouldn't have expected so much from a Pan built castle http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif.

Griefor, welcome to the game. Magic duel works well if its the astral golems.

[kasnavada]

Well, you did manage to take the castle in the first place... It's no wonder the walls are weak now that you demolished them and rebuilt them ! More seriously, there is no castle anywhere that could have withstood the demolition team that I put to work here.

And, I do remember, that you did try to destroy those walls for a long while and retreated before being able to do so a while ago...

[zenphos]

Hi Griefor,
I am a recent sub as well. Although I got severely broken and almost destroyed C'tis where as you got still powerful with lots of men and provinces and income Marignon.
First point I guess is I don't think Marignon was well liked in his earlir incarnation, talk of NAP breaking and double dealing and all that.
Secondly I don't think Marignon had any actual plans. Flaming arrows and lots of crossbows seemed to be about it, and if that didn't work then he was screwed.
There is a discussion a bit earlier where profanicus killed SiyfkA's golem with magic duel. But my advice would be to get stuck into Ulm and leave C'tis alone. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[llamabeast]

you got still powerful with lots of men and provinces and income Marignon



I'm not so sure about that, Marignon is in a tight spot I think. Time will tell I guess. But at least he has a fair bit of land.

[kasnavada]

Hum I'm in a tight spot now, following that defeat.

Why the hell did you get out with your diseased troops ?

Well, that was well done. Bad scripting on my part but good for yours. And nearly 40 commanders, and lot of mages... that hurts.

I also need to know why my centaurs happily attacked in melee your pretender instead of pelting your troops with arrows... even if his flight was most excellent since he arrived just near my mages !

[SiyfkA]

hmm guess your not out yet. My god decided to go off on his own. Im sure he would have turned the tide in that last battle.

[kasnavada]

Probably...

[Wookie1977]

I am requesting the game be delayed from
14:00 GMT Friday 9 May , Until 14:00 GMT Monday 12 May as I am going away and will not have access to a computer

Thanks

[SiyfkA]

who is admin now?

[kasnavada]

No idea. (friendly bump) I'd like to know too in case of a problem.

Why did your pretender fly away ?

I had a nice welcoming party ready for him...

[SiyfkA]

Sadly he is needed elsewhere. It's hard work fighting 2 nations at once you know. Keeps you busy.

[llamabeast]

Hmm, maybe there is no admin. It would be awesome if someone would volunteer (I won't be watching this thread closely). If you are of a mind to volunteer, please send me a PM, since I probably won't see anything written here.

I will do Wookie's postponement now.

[llamabeast]

Postponed by 60 hours.

[kasnavada]

Yeah I guess it's difficult to defend against 2 nations at once. That's the reason why we did attack with 2 nations in the first place.

But you're defending rather well, if you ask me... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif I haven't moved much toward your important provinces yet.

PS :
I'll be admin if no one wants the job. There isn't many people left so someone has to do it. Since I check the forum at least twice a day I'll do fine I guess. If no one says he wants to do this in my place in a few days I'll send a PM to llama.

[zenphos]

Go for it Kasnavada. Somehow I can't see too many being all that keen to jump on.
Just take the job and if anyone complains use your new admin powers to sub them out or switch them to AI. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[kasnavada]

*plots to make SiyfkA AI by mistake*

Well. Hum. I'll still wait for people to see the thread first, just in case.

[Wookie1977]

Thats all cool Kasnavada for moderator

[SiyfkA]

Cheers kas. I've made a fair few mistakes tho, resulting in about 40+ mage deaths http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif I think i should have concentrated on killing one at a time instead of splitting my forces. Abysia are right into my core provines now, wreaking havoc and capturing my castles.

Meanwhile Ulm seems to be doing pretty well against Marignon. The one player I haven't even scouted yet.

[kasnavada]

Well, it's a newbie game, so... everyone made mistakes.

The good thing is that you won't do those again in next game. I learned from you the importance of having astral mages against an astral nation... and much more.

[SiyfkA]

Doh I just staled a turn. Thought I had submitted it at the weekend and I was at a funeral yesterday so I missed the reminder http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif.

[kasnavada]

I made the demand to be admin and llamabeast heard it, so MP me or write here for the next admin demands and I'll do them.

[kasnavada]

Woah... new surprises from Arcosephale. New wonders happen every day it seems...

I hope I can get rid of that surprise before it gets rid of me.

[SiyfkA]

hello everyone due to some irl events i am unable to contine playing this game. hopefully you can find a sub soon

[kasnavada]

... well too bad.

Did you make a thread already ? Or do I have to make it ?

[zenphos]

Well maybe Griefor would be interested in taking over? Since Mariginon is nearly destroyed.
Or we could just set him to AI? Not sure how many people are going to want to sub for him?
Although he might be doing better than I thought but it looked to me like Pan and Abysia had finally got him beat.

[Wookie1977]

Well we should at least hold the turn till we find a suitable option for replacement, rather than have Arco stall. Kasnavada can you take care of that?

[kasnavada]

Yup I can hold it.

"The hosting interval for FunnelEaredBat has now been changed to 480 hours, and the deadline for the next hosting has been automatically postponed by 432 hours."

That should be enough.

I have no problem with Griefor taking over. If you don't want to or if siyfka doesn't make a thread for a sub I'll ùake the thread tomorrow night (french time).

[Griefor]

Sure, I can sub, if nobody is against having me play in a game where I've already played another nation...

[kasnavada]

Although he might be doing better than I thought but it looked to me like Pan and Abysia had finally got him beat.



Hum that's not that true on my part. My invading army's no match for his eastern defence just yet.

Hum I'll wait until tommorow to see if anyone has complains about Griefor taking over. I certainly have none, seems like zenphos doesn't. If not the switch will be done. You will have to put marignon to AI though.

[Profanicus]

Not true on my part either!
Though I siege a couple of Arco forts, his rampaging Pretender slices through my provinces with ease http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Wookie1977]

I have no problem with Griefor taking over Arco

[Wookie1977]

Just wondering how long till Griefor takes over and does arcos turn?

[Griefor]

kasnavada told me he'd switch me tonight when he comes home from work. Since he lives in France, that should be somewhere between 5 and 10 hours from now. Since I live in the Netherlands, I'll probably be able to play my turn pretty soon after that.

[Wookie1977]

ok cool

[kasnavada]

Yeah it should be done now. No idea if it works though, but it should. I apologize for being so long : I should have made that yesterday but a turn from fruitbat (one of the other games I'm in) came in and I forgot about the switch. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/fear.gif

We are also waiting for abyssia to make his turn.

[kasnavada]

Given that I couldn't postpone the game twice despite demands I now unilateraly decide that the game will host ever 72 hours.

[zenphos]

Well done, use those admin powers to make sweeping unilateral changes, http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif. That's why we voted you in to begin with.
It was my last couple of weeks of University recently which is why I haven't been able to get my turns in, too busy trying to graduate unfortunately. Now that is finished I can focus on dominions again and hopefully my days of staling will be over.

[kasnavada]

Well actually I'm pissed at myself for failing to postpone the game twice. The first one there was not much I could do but the second one I should have had the time.

[kasnavada]

As I foretold, as we are fighting pointless war for meager territory in the northeast, Ulm waits and strikes. It's next target is me.

[kasnavada]

I am defeated.

I set myself to AI. We stood little chance against Ulm at 3 vs 1, so alone I cannot do anything.

As I will not follow this thread anymore, I need someone to volunteer as admin for me !