The rise of a noob god (Running)

[Bullock]

i haven't choose the settings yet. Atm, The 1rt purpose of this post is to determine if we can get enough players to a new kind of play which will be compound of some partial pbem and partial directplay. (hosted on gandalf's server)

Directplay & pbem:

The game would start by a directplay session of few hours on a Sunday. Reaching turn 40-50 or so would be a nice objective so i think we should count for 3hrs to be fine. After this session of directplay the game go back to the traditional pbem (in fact still directplay but game going like pbem) with turns rate to be dicussed (48h?). The game could also switch again to directplay if everyone want to.


The game itself

Noobs only(<10games).
Motivated (No AI until really screwed)
4-7 Players
Small to mid map

Players:
Ermor> Bullock
Bogarus> Agelian
patala> sil (DEAD)
Atlantis_> KillerClowns
Ulm_> Umsolfunolanis
Utgard> licker

The Poll

The purpose of the poll is to determine which clock range fit the best the schedule of our potential pretenders for this 3hours play estimation.
Therefore you can vote several times, the sum of your votes represent your personal clock range.
Since people can be available a sunday but not the next one i will pick the Sunday 24th of July for a first try.
If you are interested by this kind of game but can t play this sunday 24th then don't vote and mention it by posting here.
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Edit 24/07

All the chatting stuff will be on the shrapnel chat.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1

A timer will be set at this adress:
http://rowling.freenode.net/
Nick = Your nation
Chan = #Dom3

A sound alert (not very loud) should pop 1 min before the end of the turn and when the turn is done.
Turn timer start as soon as we have access to it.
A 5-10 min break will be made at turn 15,25,35,43,50 unless everyone is rdy to go forward.

The 15 first turns will have a 7 min timer.
11 min timer above and until most of the players want more.

Each player can lenghten turn 2 times in the game by 5 min

2nd Edit:
The first Directplay has been made the next one will be on sunday the 31rt at 6Pm GMT.
Until then the hosting will be 48h/turn.
Thanks to everybody for this smooth start.




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Edit 23/07

Meeting tomorrow at 6pm GMT on the chat !!! (a bit earlier would be nice)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1

If we are more than 6 players priority goes to the noob and no vet will get in.

Get ready ! :)

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Edit 18/07

We reached the minimum players i was aiming ! (but hopping for more ;) )
Actually it looks like we are going to start the game at 6PM GMT with :
agelian, Bullock, KillerClowns, licker.

Here is some infos about the game who can be discussed.
I didn't set single age mod since several players didn t want it.

Mods: (any suggestions?)
=> Llama's Streamers and Standards (Not sure if it's mandatory since it s only enhancing some graphics)
=> CBM 1.84
Era: LA (since most players picks seems to be in this era)
Host: Gandalf's server (game.dom3minions.com), direct connect
Map: Aran
Players: 4-7

Settings:
36 - 60 hours quickhost
ind 6
60 magic site frequency 125/125/125 for others.
Edit: Research standard
Score graphs off (want to give a try but like other parameters it can be discussed)
Renaming on
15 Hall of Fame entries

[KillerClowns]

This is as good away to start facing off actual human beings as any other. If this gets any tractions, I call dibs on Atlantis. Let's see what sort of hilarity ensues.

[Excist]

I'd be very interested in this format. I'd be inclined to play Caelum or Agartha in that order of preference

[Bullock]

Nice! But don t forget to vote to the poll

[agelian]

I'll rock in with Bogarus :D

[Bullock]

Glad to see u in Agelian =)

U can also choose which era u want (i ve put LA when i did the post but it s as u wish guys.)

[Mightypeon]

I would be in with MA Shinu

[Bullock]

We can play multi era ! could be fun since i never tried it.
So atm mods choosen : CBM and the multi Era one.

Btw if u want to see mods tell it.

Cheers

[licker]

I am interested in this kind of a game. I don't care what era or nation, though I'm not a huge fan of the many ages mod myself.

[licker]

Oh, and might I suggest that everyone get on the chat during the game time? Diplo is the thing that will suffer most, as will trading.

Unless the goal is not to have much of either :)

I also don't think it's reasonable to think we'd get to turn 40 in 3h, but that's one of those 'we'll see' items.

[Bullock]

Yeah ofc we would meet on the chat during the game.

Btw what don t u like multi age mod ?

Concerning the time needed u r probably right since we have just made a game we were turn 35 and it took us about 5hrs lol... and we were only 3 players . (i m not totally sure about the turn number though but it was something like that)

[licker]

There is an imbalance across the ages with respect to armor and archery.

There is also an imbalance with respect to gem distribution. EA nations 'need' gems more than LA. So depending on what site setting is chosen EA (typically) gets the short end of the stick. LA in a site rich world has that much more of an advantage, with (usually) better troops (think xbows and armor) as well as easier access to forgings and summonings.

I'm not completely opposed to it, and it somewhat depends on the nations in question as well, obviously.

So I guess that then begs the question of what site setting you are expecting to use? Because that should influence peoples choices (or could) as to which age nation they prefer to choose.

Or I'm just over thinking it, and whatever is the most fun will work :)

[KillerClowns]

Consider me another vote against multi-era... I'm obviously no expert, but too many potential balance issues exist in that sort of morass. In all honesty, I don't even think I'll join if it's multi-era.

[Bullock]

Ok 2 vote against this mod, i think we wont set it then.

Btw DON'T FORGET TO PARTICIPATE TO THE POLL !

And if u want to see others mods let me know !

[licker]

So, LA and a rich world? If I read you right, 125% gold and prod? 125% research? Is there even a setting for 125% research? And is your intention that research be faster or slower?

Anyway, if LA I'd like Utgard, assuming no else dibbed them yet :)

6PM GMT is 11AM for me, totally not an issue for the next 2 weekends. After that, if the goal is to continue with Sunday sessions it's unlikely I can make that time.

Though by that point in the game, live sessions may not be optimal anyway.

[licker]

nm... the last one is supplies...

So research at normal? I'd prefer it if it were not faster at least :)

[Bullock]

Yeah i confirm research in normal, forgot to mention it.

About next sundays it would be nice to do several sessions of direcplay if all people can.
Otherwise we are going to finish the game trough pbem.

[Umsolfunolanis]

Hey there!
I would like to join your game next Sunday. I voted in the poll and I could even extend the playing time a little bit beyond 12pm.
Are you ok with another player? Then I will find me a race to play and make a pretender.

[Bullock]

Hey there!
I would like to join your game next Sunday. I voted in the poll and I could even extend the playing time a little bit beyond 12pm.
Are you ok with another player? Then I will find me a race to play and make a pretender.

yeah sure i m even hoping for a last player.
Welcome aboard.

btw Those who hasn t pick a race yet gimme your choice.

[Sil]

Is there space for one more for the Sunday game?

[Umsolfunolanis]

I will take LA Ulm. Let's go with some real steel!

[Mightypeon]

If its LA I will give Marignon a go!

[Sil]

If there's still space I'll take Patala. I have a pretender ready to go.

[Bjaarn]

Hi,

If this game isnt full Id like to join as pangea

[Umsolfunolanis]

Just wondering if licker is a noob? Is this still a noob game?
I dont have any objections about experienced players taking part in the game, but I would like to know what I'm up against ;)

[Bullock]

Just wondering if licker is a noob? Is this still a noob game?
I dont have any objections about experienced players taking part in the game, but I would like to know what I'm up against ;)

Well i haven t checked profiles yet.
But if we don t get enough noobs i think we can let vet in.

I will Update the main post soon.

[licker]

Just wondering if licker is a noob? Is this still a noob game?
I dont have any objections about experienced players taking part in the game, but I would like to know what I'm up against ;)

I am not a 'noob', but it does depend on your definition of 'noob'. I played quite a bit years ago, though not a ton of MP. I have not played MP in 2 years though, so I figure I'm 'noob' enough.

Though if anyone objects to my presence I won't be offended :)

[Umsolfunolanis]

no objections at all (:
you posted some nice stuff about LA Ulm which I'm gonna use now.
So any experience is welcome...

[licker]

no objections at all (:
you posted some nice stuff about LA Ulm which I'm gonna use now.
So any experience is welcome...

Hehe...

Yah, that was a waaaaaaays back :)

Hope it's useful for you!

[Bullock]

The game is about to start !
There is maybe a last slot so come in fast if u want to participate to this awesome game ;)

[Bullock]

Very pleasant first try where we reach turn 25 in ... 5 Hours ^^.
Next live meeting on sunday 6pm for the 5 survivors ! until then we go to a 48h hosting.

[licker]

Yes, and we 'wasted' about 30m while we sorted out an issue the server had with the different CBM1.84 versions. By 'we' I mean Gandalf. Thanks man.

Now to brush up on how to combat LA Ermor domain sillyness.

Unless LA Ermor wants to make a deal... ;)

Oh and Utgard is probably looking for N gems. And S gems, though I don't imagine many people wanting to deal those :p

So, if you wants to trades some gems, let me know!!!

[Umsolfunolanis]

I was wondering if we could, after the game, turn on score graphs? Just to have some information on how the game developed.
Would be interesting

edit: I have like 50 nature gems lying around somewhere catching dust...
I could part with maybe 20 or so depending on what you have to offer.

[licker]

I have Fire and Earth primarilly for trade.

[Umsolfunolanis]

I need 10 earth gems. I can give you 6 nature gems for it.
Deal?

[Umsolfunolanis]

How about the last player to finish the turn post a 'done' message here, so we don't always have to connect to check for the new turn???

[Gandalf Parker]

If you are in multiple private games on Dom3Minions.com you can use the all-games check without loading Dom3
http://game.dom3minions.com/bin/privategames.cgi

or if you just want to check this game you can use
http://game.dom3minions.com/bin/the_rise_of_a_noob_god.cgi

[Bullock]

Now to brush up on how to combat LA Ermor domain sillyness.

Unless LA Ermor wants to make a deal... ;)



atm i m only looking for war, death, kill, plunder and death gems :hurt:

How about the last player to finish the turn post a 'done' message here, so we don't always have to connect to check for the new turn???

it remains a good idea even with the gandalf link.

[licker]

I need 10 earth gems. I can give you 6 nature gems for it.
Deal?

No. I am not subsidizing any deals. It's 1 for 1 unless Astral is involved.

[Bullock]

KillerClown don t forget to play ur turn. U have only 10 hours left.

It could be also a could thing to allow private message (which default is no in options)

[KillerClowns]

Well, this is unfortunate... let's see what the damage is as soon as I get back from work...

[licker]

Damage!!!

Ermor launched his attack on my position, but only met a token group of stragglers moving in while the main force moved out for it's own nefarious purposes.

Woulda been a cool battle had I stayed put. I do have a lot of H2 priests there though.

[Bullock]

The next battle should be even more interesting ^^

[KillerClowns]

Done. And I've got no illusions: I'm a dead man, but don't think I won't fight until the Coast of Ice and Bones itself has fallen.

[Bullock]

The game tells me you ve stale this turn killer :(

[Bullock]

Well the report is wrong since you have taken one of my territories. ;)



The game tells me you ve stale this turn killer :(

[Bullock]

Lol Utgard your 2 werewolves ... They killed 170 of my beloved troops by themselves ... They are going to be a pain in the ***. At least they get diseased.


Btw i m looking to trade water gems for death or astral (i m even trading with those im in war with ;) )

Cheers

[Bullock]

Can every1 confirm that he will be there at the 6pm meeting tomorrow ?

[licker]

I'll be there, my turns are going to be long though, I imagine. While it appears I won't need much time for diplomacy, I do have to script my dozens of thugs to deal with the treachery ;) of my neighbor :D

I hope you have a good plan Bogarus. Piles of horses are just going to feed all my hungry giants ;)

And Ulm, I know you're coming too, not that I care much about silly vampire counts or a few armies of rangers.

When you guys are ready to talk cease fire let me know.

[agelian]

I should be fine for sunday. Going to be a smackdown!!

[agelian]

What is a ceasefire? I have not heard of this concept. Ok maybe I am slighty off my chops. But I feel that rusians would empathise with my position!!!!

[Umsolfunolanis]

My sneaky ranger surprise attack! All gone!
Well, its going to be an attack none the less. Just forget about the surprise..

[agelian]

Hmm i should nevet post on a forum when I am blind drunk :(

[agelian]

I may not make 4am. Nursing a heavy hangover atm. I'll put the alarm on and will see!!

[licker]

Is it just me or is the server down? Tried to connect this morning to get in one more turn before noon, but cannot connect :(

[Bullock]

I can not connect the server neither. I will contact gandalf about that.

@Agelian: ok keep us informed.

[Bullock]

The server issue is fixed ! Thx to gandalf for such a quick answer.

Cheers

[Umsolfunolanis]

so, are we getting together today? I will be back at around 8pm.

[Bullock]

Agelian is missing and is sick.
The others are on the chat if you want to check that with them.

On my side 8pm is fine

[Bullock]

Ok we are planning the last directplay (unless Licker is eliminated ;) ) for this game the sunday 7th at 6pm.

Is every1 fine with this appointment ?

Umso what is the earliest time you can join us ? if it s earlier than 6 does that fit to everybody ?

Agelian can you you avoid any alcohol and fizzy soda the previous day ;) ?

Until then we keep the 48h turn.

Cheers

[agelian]

Many Apologies for not making it.. would have been pretty climatic to get the infighting off with everyone around.. unfortunately I had a bit of a mind blank due to far too much alcohol celebrating a friends house purchase... aparently lots of fence climbing, bush crawling (in the middle of sydney CBd.. not sure how i managed that) and passing out in the street. I do remember none of this but had a very nice present the day after in the form of a hangover..

Needless to say I wont be repeating the event as fun as it was.. and look forward to the battles ahead!

[Umsolfunolanis]

I just felt the need to assemble a werewolf hunting party.
They will set out to hunt and kill any vile werefols still lurking around in my provinces...

[agelian]

Aww but they are so cute with their widdle weapons running around like headless chickens :D

[Bullock]

lol the only strategy i found against them is to put 500troops and cross the finger until i see them flee (without anywhere to flee) :p

[agelian]

Ibe got like 10 in about 4 provs running riot.. but its no biggie.. im running out of uses for money anyway so once the forts are gone its game over.. ulm hasnt got round to attacking his capital yet.. he's letting the last skinshifter army get bigger.. I smited his bigger army on the first turn entering his provs..

I've got some guns to bring out on the wolvies.. but im not all that interested in killing them off atm.. let them run free in the wilds!!

[Umsolfunolanis]

I got afraid of Utgards army in the capital. Especially with all my brave soldiers starving and beeing not so brave anymore :mad:

As for the werewolves, I have a little surprise for them. I just can't tell now. It would spoil the fun..

[Bullock]

OK guys like the previous week i m doing a quick check to see if everybody will be available tomorrow. The starting time is still scheduled at 6pm (earlier if every1 can) so give us also your availability for this sunday.

Cheers

[Umsolfunolanis]

6pm might be possible, but 8pm is better for me.

[agelian]

8pmwould be easier for me. Waking up at 6 am would be easier to plan for

[Bullock]

ok let say we are starting a 8pm GMT
I hope it s fine with the others.

[licker]

Ahh damn, sorry guys, I went down to do some shopping and figured I would be back in time, but apparently there was an accident or something and i sat in traffic for 90m before turning around to take another route.

I don't know when I'll be available again for a block of time, so if you want a sub for me that's fine. I don't think you want me to go AI, since while the position pretty screwed, it's not completely incapable of making my foes work for it

[KillerClowns]

Between my failed last ditch attack and my tightening schedule, I'm thinking I might have to give this one to the AI. I'd hate for the rest of the players to be waiting on a dying nation, after all.

[Bullock]

That s fine to me.
I have sea monster invoc coming for you in the sea so it almost done anyway.

Thx for the game Killer i hope to see you soon in an other war :)

[KillerClowns]

That was fun, but between my misfortune (powerful indies strangled my early water expansion), mistakes (not going for Cleansing water earlier comes to mind) and missed turns, it was also painful. Hopefully the next game goes better -- I'll practice some more on the AIs, maybe include the Big Two of the Late Age explicitly for practice against them.

[Bullock]

With Utgard about to die and only 3 of us left can we try to appoint another live meeting ? Any wish about the schedule ?

[Bullock]

@licker: you are about to do your 2nd stall in a row and since you are almost dead we are going to turn you AI unless you show yourself.

[Umsolfunolanis]

I might be able to do another live session. Usually after 8pm is OK.
But turns are getting longer now and the rest of us do send in the turns rather quickly, so I'm fine like it is now.

So, with Utgard almost gone its getting complicated.
What I mean is, there is a huge undead horde terrorizing the world and that alone is wrong by itself.

It should be clear to everyone that Bogarus and Ulm need to stand side by side to cleanse the world of this unspeakable evil.

BUT, I might sell my soul to the devil. Err, I mean Dusk Elder.
For a price of course... :evil::evil:

[Bullock]

Haha Umso.
I think the smartest thing is you to get allied with bogarus.
I feel so strong atm =p
I let u finish utgard and we discuss together of this.

[agelian]

Yeah I hope you have some scouts over there ulm.. there are a humongous load of undead in ermor.. allying with him will probably give you 2nd place but we only remember winners.. we'd be hard pressed to together to tackle ermor.. hes had a long while to cultivate undead.. only utgard was actively attacking him and we jumped him just as he started.. :D should be fun to see how this pans out!

[Bullock]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR :skull::skull::skull:


Unfortunately for me as soon as it getting interesting i can't download my turn :(

I m stuck on the screen "waiting for game info" (which is up for 15min now and after 2 try)

Do you have the same problem ?

[agelian]

Yeah it happened when I ended the turn which is annoying as I don't know if my turn went through or not :(

[Umsolfunolanis]

For me the game crashes when it says 'waiting for game info'

[agelian]

Yeah the server has crashed and until we can get in touch with gp there isn't anything to be done!

[Bullock]

Yeah for me too.
Im doing my best to catch GP but actually he s invisible.

[Bullock]

Game is back on track (thx to GP)
You can now watch my undead armies invading your lands :skull:

I want also to mention that Ulm gave the first blow.

[agelian]

Hmm seems the turn died again.. not sure what exactly is going wrong.. but that was one fun battle.. half my mages just went maintenance free due to the ankh :D

also fire storm absolutely ROCKS!!

1600 dead isnt a bad tally for one battle..

Im going to cended this match to Bullock.. Ulm has taken fartoo long to put soemthing together to help against you and your territories with 1000's of undead will just swarm all over him.. ive got my one mega army which could go a few more rounds but youve just gotten too much time to yourself.. For some reason Ulm decided to go happy building temples instead of building armies.. but no matter I had fun and ill definitely consider rejjigging around that awesomeness that wipped otua huge chunk of undead :D

[Bullock]

Yes the next fight should be awesome, too bad i need one more turn for a great spell. But it should remain very challenging :)

Get ready to see what his an Ermor army.
We are waiting for you at the same spot. :skull:

[Umsolfunolanis]

Yeah, I guess its game over. And I should work on my overall strategy a bit..
But I also had fun. It was a great game.

[Bullock]

yeah i did a quick turn sending some chaff on ulm's prov and preparing a huge def for Agelian :)

You will face only 15-20% of my army but 80% of my mages =p

[Bullock]

Lol nobody came ? =p
Well i m coming then !

I m proposing to be the last turn unless some1 want few more turns or to finish it.

[agelian]

Yeah pulled my batch of 40-50 statrets into the province :D and reloaded a lot of the big guns with gems :D last turn for a big bang!