Dreadful fates - LA -

[Bullock]

Another mid-size game (8-12players) for all those who like fast paced game and diplomacy/communication.

Concerning mods i'm planning to set latest CBM and also willing to add some others if asked and approved by most.

Concerning the map i had in mind Aran if we are nearer to 8 players than 12. otherwise Urraparand sounds good. But like all settings it can be discussed. (If we have queries from players i will do a poll before launching the game to add/change mods/settings/maps)


ERA: Late Age
MAP: Aran / Urraparand
Turns RATE: 36h until majority want more.
Players: 8-12
Mods: ...CBM 1.92
.............Streamers & Standards (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=39989)
Victory condition : Until survivors agree for a winner ... or to the death !
Diplomacy : Everything is allowed.

Settings:
Special site frequency:50
Renaming:On
Score graphs:Off
Hall of fame entries:15
Everything else default.

And ofc the usual restrictions concerning bogus orders, filling enemy labs, Army blocking and being a douche bag.


Nations:

Bullock - Ermor
Kasnavada - Ulm (AAR Reporter!)
Dojango - Jomon
Ossa - Marignon
Umsolfunolanis - C'tis
Scaramuccia - Atlantis
LongBrodie - Tien Chi
Jiggymike - Man
Anaconda - Pythium
Arnob - Pangea
Huitochka - Bogarus
Timpaman - Caelum

[kasnavada]

I'd join as Ulm, if it is ok for you.

[Bullock]

Sure, can we expect another AAR ? :)

[dojango]

I'd like to try playing as Jomon.

[kasnavada]

Sure, can we expect another AAR ? :)

Well, since there is public demand, I'll do it !

:angel Glory to the Winged People ! :angel

(Oops, this time I don't have wings...)

[Ossa]

I'd like to try Marignon again.

[Umsolfunolanis]

I would love to join with C'tis and contest Ermor for who is the real Necromancer!
Btw what doss AAR mean??

[Bullock]

Haaa i'm glad the game is filling so fast and with many players i know :)
I m pleased to accept your challenge Umso.

And glad to hear that we will have an AAR. (After action report, or somethin near)

[ghoul31]

Agartha

[Scaramuccia]

Atlantis for me, please.
For mods, streams and streamers anyone? Just for aesthetic reasons.

[LongBrodie]

I'd like to join as T'ien Ch'i. :)

[Bullock]

Atlantis for me, please.
For mods, streams and streamers anyone? Just for aesthetic reasons.

Great idea ! I m wondering if it has to be a mandatory mod for every1? Can some1 join the game without it ?

I ll find a link to the mod and put it and the OP.

Also i didn't manage to found the latest version of the map, does any1 has it ?

@longbrodie: I hope Soyweiser won't join so i ll be free to show you the full power of Ermor :p

[Soyweiser]

@longbrodie: I hope Soyweiser won't join so i ll be free to show you the full power of Ermor :p

You called? :)

[Bullock]

Haaaaaa:lala:

[Jiggymike]

I'd like to join if super wet noobs are allowed, I don't really mind if I get destroyed but I might be a little poor on etiquette and general play happenings. If that's cool, I'll pick a nation later - I'm not really that concerned with who I get, since I don't know any of them well enough to care (have played the least LA).

[Bullock]

Well if those already in have nothing against
and
If you have practiced enough Solo Play to have a descent knowledge of the game
and
If you are sure you can handle the 36h/turn as well as fighting 'til the end (i mean your end :p)

I would be glad to see you in.


@Soyweiser: Ofc all those jokes above are ... jokes. I would be pleased to have you as well in the game. :)

[Jiggymike]

I've been playing a bunch of SP lately so I shouldn't be too awful, I think I'll just be lost on the whole MP dynamic. Also haven't tried new CBM yet but am currently playing with 1.84. I promise to at least try my best and I'll get my turns in, 36 hours is a ton of time.

I'll take Man.

Just so we get this out of the way now, what are lab filling and army blocking?

[Bullock]

Alright so unless some1 is against your participation i ll put u in.

About CBM i recommend you to have a look to the latest post on the subject. (but if you know CBM 1.84 you know the major change with vanilla)

Lab filling means you are not allowed to send some crappy stuff to fulfill the opponent lab so he can t build his own stuff.

Army blocking is the fact of sending a lonely commander or scout against an army with the purpose of probing or just generate a fight so his army will defend instead of moving.

[Anaconda]

count me in if you will, Pythium.

[arnob]

If french people are also accepted I'd like to join your game !

=> Pangea please

Arnob

[Bullock]

@ anaconda : ofc welcome in !

@Arnob: Ca fera 3 francais, ca risque de faire beaucoup :p
You are welcome in if you think you can handle the 36h clock.

If so there is only 2 slots left !

[Huitochka]

Bogarus time! I think i can handle one game now.

[Anaconda]

I reserver the last slot for my friend.

He hasnt played MPs here before but promised to join this one, and his working his way through signing-in process as soon as possible.

[Bullock]

It seems we are full then !
I will launch the game as soon as i put my hand on the latest version of the map, so get your pretender ready !

Anaconda give me his name and his nation choice to update the OP.

Dont forget to put the streamers mod, i gave it a try it s worth it :).
The game should be available soon for pretenders.

[Bullock]

Well the latest version of the map i found seriously lacks of bridge.
I know there is an other version with more bridge but i can't find it. (there is one on lama but with no download link)

But while i was searching for this map i found an other one which looks very nice, but unfortunately smaller. I post the 2 links of the maps (one is in a package.)

Atm i set Shadowshore for our game unless some1 find the latest Urraparand or if you want to play the map with the very few bridges.

The game is ready to receive pretenders !

Urraparand:
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7314&d=1227438364

Shadowshore :
http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=491

[Anaconda]

Hes posting it him self here when admin accepts his sign-ni.

question: do we need streamers enabled when creating a pretender?

[Bullock]

question: do we need streamers enabled when creating a pretender?

I don't know so don't take risk and do it with the mod enabled.

Btw here is the link of the game:
http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=Dreadful_fates

PS: Don't forget that you shouldn't put a password to your pretender.

[Anaconda]

Also, who does it work with current CBM when I am angaged in playing several games using the earlier version.

I just switch it on and off accordingly?

[Bullock]

Also, who does it work with current CBM when I am angaged in playing several games using the earlier version.

I just switch it on and off accordingly?

No you just need to turn it on at the pretender creation.
After that the game is doing the work alone when you are playing each game.

[Anaconda]

Really, game will turn it on and off automatically when needed?

[Bullock]

Really, game will turn it on and off automatically when needed?

yes you can even try it.
Set some mods different from those of a saved game.
If you load the saved game and then come back to the mods list you will see that different mods are enabled.

[Soyweiser]

Sorry, I'm currently busy enough with 2 games. :D Enjoy this one.

[Umsolfunolanis]

Shadowshore looks really nice. So, my vote for that map.
The other one is a wraparound which I don't like so much.

[Anaconda]

Shadowshore looks nice!

[Jiggymike]

I don't care which map we use but I'd prefer to use the one with the proper bridging, so I think we should Shadowshore just for that purpose.

When were you hoping to start the game? I will be out of town tonight and tomorrow, so as long as our first turn isn't due until sometime Sunday I should be fine. I'll try to get my pretender in today, though.

[Jiggymike]

Also I don't know how to send my pretender, or if I set up the map correctly (just put it in my mods folder?) If I am being too difficult you can kick me out, it's cool. I would like to play, though, and I usually get how to do things in one or two tries.

Nvm figured it out, except not sure on the map.

OK got the map too now, ready to go!

[Bullock]

I m planning to start asap when all pretenders are in.
And the 1rt turn will have a 48h length so don't worry.

I found a "Chelms" pretender so i kicked him.

[Jiggymike]

I m planning to start asap when all pretenders are in.
And the 1rt turn will have a 48h length so don't worry.

I found a "Chelms" pretender so i kicked him.

That was me! Do I need to rename him or something? That's how the files save on my Mac.

[Bullock]

Oh ok. That s weird.
I ll ask llama to know if it s normal.
Resend it then.

[Bullock]

The mighty Lama told me it was a 2nd name of the Man nation.
So everything is fine :)

[Anaconda]

My friend hasnt been accepted yet, but I speak for him so fat he will get his account accepted can post him self. He takes Caelum and sens his pretender to night GMT. His nick will be Timpaman, or thats what I have been told.

[kasnavada]

I sent my pretender, we should be nearly full now !

[Huitochka]

11 of 11? Sounds like full to me.

[Bullock]

Actually it s 12/12.

Gl & hf guys :)

[Jiggymike]

And we're off! Looks like Ermor is right on top of me, awesome :)

[Bullock]

And we're off! Looks like Ermor is right on top of me, awesome :)

Don't worry i don't think so. ;)

Btw i m a peaceful Ermor, in my previous game i ve only defeated (but one) all who have attacked me.

[LongBrodie]

Hate to do this so early in the game, but I'll be traveling (and without internet access) for the next couple days. I'd appreciate it if we could delay the next turn by 48 hours.

[Bullock]

Argl you are in all my game ! i hate you =p
Will be done as soon as the turn pop.

[Scaramuccia]

BTW Why do we have victory points conditions on in game settings?

[Bullock]

VP are just marking each cap. But they have almost no impact. (they help a little dom to grow)

[Jiggymike]

Mmm valuable lesson - provinces with Dark Vines and Bloodhenge Druids are not as much of pushovers as light infantry and militia. Getting owned by indies = fail.

[kasnavada]

I will not be there from tomorrow morning to... probably monday night (going to a friend's wedding). Could you extend ?

[Bullock]

Yeah np i added 50h.

[Jiggymike]

Yay found a cool magic site that I had never seen before!

[kasnavada]

I'm back, and done my turn...

I got a stale turn...

[Bullock]

How is that possible ? You ve played your turn 7 right ?

[kasnavada]

I did not play turn 7, I did turn 6 which you extended and then played.

No big problem however given the position I'm currently in.:)

[Anaconda]

I assume ULM wont stall because he just posted. Not many minutes to go, however.


Wooooow... Evil Tien Chi just threw his uncivilized horse hordes upon me without any consultation, warning or possibility to yield.

[kasnavada]

Errr... yeah.

I don't get what you mean though.

[Scaramuccia]

Wooooow... Evil Tien Chi just threw his uncivilized horse hordes upon me without any consultation, warning or possibility to yield.

Your dead god was a bad signal:)

[Anaconda]

Such a foolish mistake.


Wooooow... Evil Tien Chi just threw his uncivilized horse hordes upon me without any consultation, warning or possibility to yield.

Your dead god was a bad signal:)

[Bullock]

Lol it seems there is some neighborhood troubles in the northern lands :)

[Bullock]

i ve noticed just in time that Huitochka was about to stall so i added 12h to the counter.

[Huitochka]

Thanks a lot, i totally forgot about that all. Sent now.

[arnob]

Wooooow... Evil Tien Chi just threw his uncivilized horse hordes upon me without any consultation, warning or possibility to yield.

Same thing here !

[Bullock]

He get a very bad starting point, so i guess he s going "all in" :)

That s why i don't like much maps with borders.

[Huitochka]

No starting position is an excuse to attack two nations at once, unless you really can do it. Borders ftw!

[Scaramuccia]

Hate you Bullock - you got the best starting position.

[Bullock]

Hate you Bullock - you got the best starting position.

i don't know if its the best starting spot but i won't complain for sure :)

[Bullock]

Any1 interested to trade Gold or D gems for my W gems ?

[Anaconda]

Tien Chi is suffering bad for his HORRIbad decision to launch attack simultaneously on two nations. When I am done with him there will be a banquet for crows.

[Anaconda]

Ahhhh, our barbarian king pushed my almost-successfull summer offensive back. I was already at his gates.

Here at foreign policy's round table and under the eyes of other world leaders I offer a (hydra's) tentacle of peace: Let us agree that we can have what ever we hold after this incoming host and then we will bury our war axes (and you your war cavalries)?

Do we have an agreenment?

Please sign with your blood - if theres any in you veins...

[Jiggymike]

Didn't we originally have a 36hr turn limit? And now it's down to 24? In any case, I would appreciate some extended time for the next week, as I am extremely busy throughout with school and other commitments. I will try to get my turns in within the 24hr limit but could you please make it 48 just so that I don't get a stale if I'm unable to make it on? Or turn off autohosting and just wait for my submission? I doubt I would be longer than 48 hrs. Also, I might not be able to get on Friday/Saturday at all, so if you could extend the turn at that time through the weekend I would also appreciate that. Thanks and sorry for the difficulty! I'll be free and clear for a bit after all this.

[dojango]

Sorry I staled out, I played the turn but forgot to send it in. Any rate, had a crazy weekend, hordes of family in town, should be able to give the game the consideration it deserves now.

[arnob]

Any1 interested to trade Gold or D gems for my W gems ?

Sorry, I'm looking for earth gems, I have death or Nature ones to trade

[Bullock]

Didn't we originally have a 36hr turn limit? And now it's down to 24? In any case, I would appreciate some extended time for the next week, as I am extremely busy throughout with school and other commitments. I will try to get my turns in within the 24hr limit but could you please make it 48 just so that I don't get a stale if I'm unable to make it on? Or turn off autohosting and just wait for my submission? I doubt I would be longer than 48 hrs. Also, I might not be able to get on Friday/Saturday at all, so if you could extend the turn at that time through the weekend I would also appreciate that. Thanks and sorry for the difficulty! I'll be free and clear for a bit after all this.

In fact the default is 24 and i forgot to switch at 36 when the game started.
I will set the counter to 48 for this week and switch back this week end to 36h, i hope it will fits your needs.

Now concerning my trade proposal i still have some W to trade.
Arnob i ll pm you.

And don't forget everybody peace is for weak people :D

Cheers

[Umsolfunolanis]

Man and Atlantis came upon my friendly Lizards with such furious force, that I fear I will be banished soon. :(
I hope you regret your cruel aggressions and will get crushed by whatever nation deems itself fair and just.

[Bullock]

Man and Atlantis came upon my friendly Lizards with such furious force, that I fear I will be banished soon. :(
I hope you regret your cruel aggressions and will get crushed by whatever nation deems itself fair and just.

Yeah i noticed that... Too bad for our necromancy contest :)
And another short game for you lol.

[LongBrodie]

Tread not lightly against the people of the horse, ye serpent worshipers! 'Twas only luck that saved your false god from tasting death yet again.

All others, I beseech ye to join the crusade against the foul legions of the dead shambling forth from the south-eastern wastes. Else, I fear the rotting hordes shall swallow the world 'ere long.

[Bullock]

We are a friendly nation happy with the few lands we grab with no desire to expend further. We are seeking and wishing peace to everyone !

[Jiggymike]

Well I didn't need that first time extension but it appears that Bogarus did...maybe he ran into trouble with the server.

[Anaconda]

Tread not lightly against the people of the horse, ye serpent worshipers! 'Twas only luck that saved your false god from tasting death yet again.

All others, I beseech ye to join the crusade against the foul legions of the dead shambling forth from the south-eastern wastes. Else, I fear the rotting hordes shall swallow the world 'ere long.

Can I make that sad assumption that we will not have peace?
The negotiations are still open from my side. Riikka, the snake goddess is as mercifull as is she beautifull. The fields burning in the east are not next to MY citadel, dear Sir, I would like to remind you - so might want to reconsider.

[Bullock]

Hey Bogarus can you keep us posted ?

[Bullock]

I think if we have no answer from him after he has stalled this turn, i ll look for a sub or turn him AI.

[Anaconda]

I believe OSSA walked over him irreversably so theres no need for sub?

[dojango]

With our mighty swords and unquenchable spirit, the warriors of Jomon will put the troubled spirits of Ermor to rest. They can take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!
Unless, of course, they cast raise dead on our corpses, then they'll have taken our lives and our freedom. Hmm.

[Bullock]

We were only planning to remain peacefully on the few lands we manage to grab from indis. But if some1 want to help Ermor legions to get bigger he is welcome !

Btw we are wishing peace to everybody, even Jomon if he withdraws from our lands.

Ermor

[Bullock]

Bogarus is AI from now on.
If you want to leave the game at least post something here plz.

[Ossa]

Know that Marignon did not intend to go to war with Bogarus. We were forced to attack him after he demanded that we hand over one of our provinces and a certain amount of gold or gems to avoid war.

[Jiggymike]

The foul beasts of C'tis are all but vanquished. Though more civilized than expected, the nation of Man still felt it was a necessity to eliminate them along with our ally in the fish-people of Atlantis. They fought valiantly and pushed back against our lines but our mages made the difference and the lizards were scattered into our various provinces, where the stragglers were slaughtered. Their bravery will be remembered, and those killed by lightning will be eaten at a great feast.

FYI I'm back on schedule and can do 36 hr turns.

[Bullock]

Wow i got a weird bug ... at turn 21 all my troops disappeared !
I have no more commanders and even ghoulz/zombis have vanished...

Any1 has the same problem ?

[Ossa]

Well the game is finished as it sais. Atlantis won.

[Bullock]

Sorry guys it seems that i ve done **** with the victory conditions...

i will see if i can rollback the game and change the victory condition but otherwise the game is done =(

[Bullock]

I m really sorry guys, but the game is done ... Llama told me than nothing can be done about the victory conditions.

[Anaconda]

lolwut? april fools day isnt even near...

[kasnavada]

NP for me. I cannot go on anyway.

[Anaconda]

ok, lets start a new game. right now, right here!

[dojango]

D'oh! What were the victory conditions? First to score a kill?

[Bullock]

Well for the little story here is what happened... i guess.
When i ve done the settings for this game, just before starting the game, i decide to set 1VP per cap so everyone knows the starting location of everybody. I think when i ve activated this option it has set also a default condition victory to capture VPs. Actually the winning was set to 2VP.

Again my full apologies for this ugly mistake which happened just when the game starting to get interesting.

I will start soon another thread with similar parameters.

Btw i still have one slot free in a towermap style game if any1 want.

[Scaramuccia]

Lol, won my first mp game.
Just got huge gem income and it is game over:(((

PS I don't know how C'tis could defend atlantis rush - wolven winter is really broken spell in this situation.

[Jiggymike]

Ooh I think I was dead meat in this game but I was certainly enjoying it. Guess I'll have to join the next one :)

I should revise this to: I ended my NAP with Marignon who was likely going to steamroll me.

[Anaconda]

Now question: I didnt find a single site during the game - were there any (outside of those ancient places of power)?

[Jiggymike]

Now question: I didnt find a single site during the game - were there any (outside of those ancient places of power)?

I had a Tower of the Silver Oracle which was pretty badass (never seen it before, generated 5 gems per turn and allowed recruitment of some pretty powerful mages/researchers). Also C'tis had a bunch of gem gen sites that I took when we attacked him and a couple of gold generators.