MP YARG4, non newb LA RAND game. WL wins
 

Welcome to YARG4. The toughest and meanest dominions3 arena, where the vets beat each other senseless.
This is a RAND type game. As in Random Anonymous No Diplomacy game.
Diplomacy or any form of communication is not allowed.

The game is not strictly targeted for vets but it is certainly not for green newBs.
In all previous YARG games the playing level was superb and players fought with tenacity and honor.
So the most important thing is your mettle. We want tough sons of *****es who won't go AI or stale on the first sign of trouble .
So try the following quiz:
A. I just lost a major battle. That sucks. Should I turn AI or start staling?
B. I just got gang banged by X nations. That sucks. Should I turn AI or start staling?
C. I just got attacked by stupid player XYZ, doesn't he see that it's an awful stupid move. That sucks. Should I turn AI or start staling?

If you've answered yes to at least one of them, then please join another game. YARG is not for the feint of heart. Here wars or fought the very bitter end.

Let's recap YARG history. Three games took place: YARG1 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showt...t=43461&page=9), YARG2 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showt...=45188&page=10) and YARG3 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showp...19&postcount=1)

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YARG HoF:
A titan towering above mere mortals. Shrewd and fierce. He has viscously crushed all opposition and put the world under his iron boot. All hail the glorious victor. I give you the YARG winners:
YARG1: Isokron. :first:
YARG2: Dimaz and Psycho. :first:
YARG3: Executor. :first:

These guys have made to the end. They've endured constant wars and heavy beatings. They were rushed, attacked, gang banged and took pretty much any form of abuse known in dominions universe but they did not succumb. They resisted defeat and extinction to the very end. They are the last shred of hope to their nations and should the iron grip of the winner ever loosen they will rise again to put up the fight. I give you YARG iron man:
YARG1: WingedDog, Raiel, Executor , TwoBits, Dimaz, WraithLord. :fire:
YARG2: Don Pablo, Agusti, Slobby, WingedDog, WraithLord. :fire:
YARG3: Two Bits/Calahan, don Pablo, Slobby, mockingbird , WraithLord, Curious Yellow. :fire:

This individual is wise and generous. His selflessness allows us to enjoy the game. He is there to make sure the game runs smoothly. We all owe a big thank you to our beloved admin.
YARG1: rdonj.
YARG2: rdonj.
YARG3: rdonj.
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YARG4 description:
This is a RAND game. So no diplomacy whatsoever. No posting here your identity, your nation or giving clues as to what your ID is. Nations are assigned randomly.

I will maintain the game thread. I will create and end the game. However Amhazair will be our admin. He will also assign nations.
A big thank you for Amhazair for taking on this selfless task!!!

Please note that during the game I'll be stepping back and will be just another player. Don't PM me re. admin. stuff only PM Amhazair.

Some of the settings are open for discussion, the rest are fixed and will be marked by bold font.

Map: Orania MP
Hosting Pace: First 15 turns every 24h, turns 15-30 48h, turn 30-45 72h, turn 45-60 96h, turn > 61 120h.
Considerate extension giving policy. Hosting is planned for busy ppl.
Mods: CBM 1.92 EDM summons cost increase
Renaming: off
Research: difficult
Graphs: on
HoF: 15
Indies: 9
Disallowed exploits: copying Bogus' orders and overfilling enemy lab to prevent his own forge.
Killing own mages under Ankh or LaD to gain freebe mages and troops. It's ok in a battle but it's not ok to set it up on purpose (whoever likes to do it knows what I'm talking about). I'm no longer certain whether or not CBM1.84 has fixed this. If it didn't please don't abuse it.
Probing armies with scouts/commanders must be done in such a way so as not to block movement.
Era: LA
Nations: Ban LA Ermor & R'lyeh - 19 players
Victory condition: ~50% VPs == 9 VPs. Each capital has 1 VP visible on game map. Maybe less VPs to have reasonable exit condition.
Pretenders should be given nations name!


Players:
1. Slobby, Ruler of Arco. Defeated on turn 35.
2. WraithLord
3. tratorix, subbed by Curiousyellow. Ruler of Ulm.
4. ghoul31, Ruler of Marignon. Turned AI on turn 25.
5. Austen, Ruler of Jomon. Defeated on turn 28.
6. sansanjuan, Ruler of Agartha. Defeated on turn 36.
7. Larz, Ruler of Man. Defeated on turn 34.
8. Stagger Lee, Ruler of Atlantis. Defeated on turn 44.
9. danbo, Ruler of Gath.
10. GFSnl, Ruler of Midgard.
11. Korwin, Ruler of Mictlan. Defeated on turn 28.
12. Kungfoo, Ruler of TC. Turned AI on turn 18.
13. Frozen Lama, Ruler of Ctis.
14. KeithZ, Ruler of Patala. Defeated on turn 24.
15. Executor, Ruler of Pythium.
16. fungalreason, Ruler of Utgard.
17. Fantomen, Ruler of Abysia. Defeated on turn 32.
18. Bullock, Ruler of Pangaea.
19. Whollaborg, Ruler of Bogarus. Defeated on turn 39.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

In to make up for my terrible performance as TC last game.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I always do bad on this, because I always get a nation I hate.

But I will give it another try.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I'd love to give this a go!

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

Oh I do have one settings request. No clue where Llama is on the next version of CBM with the increased req's for EDM summons, IF this gets ready to go and the new CBM isn't out yet can we do our own CBM EDM fix with the increased casting requirements?

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I'm in.
ssj

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I would like to play.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I like the format, and would like to play again.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

I'm in.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings
 

Agree. Say 20% cost increase all around?
Only problem I'm not sure how to do it. A quick look at the .dm file didn't find me the cost set line.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 9/19
 

You have to look at the line '#fatiguecost 700'
This one makes the spell cost 7 gems. Fatigue/100.

I'm in btw :).

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 13/19
 

ok. opened a dedicated thread for this.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 13/19
 

I like non-diplo game and would love to join this one.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 13/19
 

rejoice players for a player has stepped up to become our admin.
So a big round of :clap: for Amhazair.

Please note that he doesn't have all day accesses to the internet so he'll need up to a 24h heads up to do stuff. And if asked w/ short notification then you're running the risk of him not being able to react in time.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 15/19
 

Note that the 24h above is just to be on the safe side. Just that I don't have internet at work, so under "normal" circumstances I can only check this thread and my messages in the evening. (I'm from Belgium, so European time for those who want to cut it close and risk dicing with Death. (Or Stales. :))

Do you want me to do nation assignment too WL, or is that covered already?

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 15/19
 

Nation assignment is so much fun. How can I take it from you? :)

Unless for some reason you don't want to. In that case I'll look for another generous player who'll agree to do it.

edit: 15 players is enough to have a good game. Let's wait the weekend for up to 4 more players then close recruitment and prepare the game.

P.S. Don't forget to use the CBM - EDM cost increase mode

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 15/19
 

Sounds fun; I'll join.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 15/19
 

I'd like to play.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 15/19
 

I don't want to miss that, count me in ! :)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 18/19
 

Last sweet spot remains :)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 18/19
 

Let me fill the last sweet spot.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 18/19
 

Good. We're fully booked gentleman.

I take it next Amhazair will kindly see to the nation assignment.

I also assume we're all cool w/ the map.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game recruiting + finalizing settings. 18/19
 

We're going to be using the modified one from Y3 right?

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Yes. I'll add a link to the OP.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Nations have been assigned. Flood control will make me its *****, and I'm doing some other stuff too atm, so it might be a little while before everyone has their nations.

Wraithlord, will you set up the games with the settings you want?

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Well, that went better than expected. Everyone should have received a PM with their nation. If you didn't get a PM just let me know. (I estimate there's roughly a 7,41% chance I missed someone in the flood control bull****.)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Yes. Let's give everyone a week or so to prepare and then start

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Don't forget to use the correct CBM mod for your pretenders (check OP)!

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Amhazir, I believe you still owe me a nation.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Don't forget. Game start ETA - next Monday.
Use the time to perfect your builds :)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Good luck everyone!

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

I assume this being a LA game magic site frequency is set to 35? Very important pretender design detail.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Boy am i glad i double checked the settings. that indies 9 slipped past me up until now.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Pending nation assignment
 

Don't forget difficult research, too!

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

Yes to all.

Game is up http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=YARG4. Bring your pretenders on :)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

This is a minor nitpick, and I'm not suggesting changing anything now for this game.

But in the future when a combined mod is compiled for a specific game, it is much more convenient for testing and file management if the mod is named after the game.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

Well, at least one more game uses it.
Plus, I'll use it for all my games until CBM makes a permanent fix.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

5 Players have still to submit their pretenders. We're talking Ulm, Midgard, T'ien Ch'i, Pythium and Abysia. PM'ed the players in question. (I suppose it's pretty obvious, but don't post any public appologies or the like. ;) )

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

Only one nation left now, and the player in question already let me know he'd submit tonight, so we/you should be off soon enough.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Upload pretenders
 

Game started. Many thanks to Amhazair!

Good luck all. Fight brave and brutal for the meanest dog will make it to the top ;)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

Looks like the first turn went off without a hitch. Good luck & Have fun to everyone.

Anyone feeling the need to discuss anything about this game, feel free to pester me about it.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

**** me, we should have really used pre-set start positions. It's going to make for some interesting wars but a very unbalanced game I think.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

Fella's, I see there's been a couple of stales over the last few turns. While one stale isn't necessarily the end of the world, remember this is supposed to be a relaxed pace game, so if you think you're going to be busy or arent sure you'll be able to make the deadline, don't be afraid to ask for delays. (Preferably in advance so I'm sure to see it in time.)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

72h added by player request. (That's quite a bit of time so I wanted to say something about it rather than just doing it. ;) )

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

The staling Ulm and T'ien Ch'i players have failed to respond to my messages, so I just had a look at their turns. T'ien Ch'i's position is entirely unsalvageable, so I'll just be setting them to AI.

Ulms isn't great either, (I don't think I'm giving anything away here, everyone can look at the graphs) but at least they're not at war (as far as I can tell) and probably still worth playing. I'll be looking for a sub for them. (Might have found one already actually, just have to confirm they want to take on this particular job.)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

Just re-sent the Ulm turn to a friendly sub, and turned T'ien Ch'i AI, so the game should resume shortly.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

I've got a request to change remainder e-mails to 24h. Anyone else would prefer it that way?

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

I'll be going on a trip early tomorrow till late on the 18th. I've discussed admining with WL, and he suggested that rather than looking for a temporary admin we'd change the hosting time to 4 days (=96h) to give everyone plenty of time to do their turns even if an emergency comes up. (And even if someone completely drops from the face of the earth they shouldn't stale more than once really.)

Added 12h to this turn already due to player request and will check tonight before going to bed for any last-minute requests, WL will then change hosting time for the next turn(s) till I'm back.

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

Enjoy your trip Amhazair :)

Re: YARG4, non newb LA RAND game.19 players. Game is on
 

Just to let everyone know I'm back and can pester me again with any admin requests they may have. Changed hosting interval back to 48h as per the original schedule too.

WL: in case you want to edit the OP, T'ien Ch'i was played by Kungfoo.