MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette)

[JonahFalcon]

(sigh) Can't wait for MOO3's release so you guys can find out what kind of experience it gives...

... but also to play multi.

One thing about MOO3 etiquette that I've been forced to do:

Always say "End Turn" in the chat box. When everyone says End Turn, THEN end your turn. You'll see what I mean when you play.

[pablof79]

can MoO3 run on window mode, or background? it so, ICQ can be used to maintain chat right?

on LAN partys, chat could be relayed through WinPopup, or LanTalk (tm) I think that's the name of the proggie...

[Main_Brain]

bah set timelimit to 1 minute and noone will end his turn at his will ;=)

[Jamski]

Is it possible to be wild and verspielt? I was meaning to ask.

Jonah, you are such an evil tease. Really you are. If I ever get the chance, you're dead in multi

-Jam

[Cedayon]

Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette)

Originally posted by JonahFalcon
Always say "End Turn" in the chat box. When everyone says End Turn, THEN end your turn. You'll see what I mean when you play.

Because "someone" forgot to allow people to chat after they've ended their turn?

[Sarxis]

Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette)

Originally posted by Cedayon
Because "someone" forgot to allow people to chat after they've ended their turn?

lol That woud SUCK.

[Epistax]

lol

in moo2 the only reason you can ever chat (2 player) is because of the lag between turns.

Of course there are also diplomatic channels, but that really doesn't count as game chat.

[Cedayon]

Re: Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette)

Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba
lol That woud SUCK.

I think it's the case too... not a problem if you never click "End Turn" and just wait for the timer (or everyone to be done), though.

[Sarxis]

Re: Re: Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette)

Originally posted by Cedayon
I think it's the case too... not a problem if you never click "End Turn" and just wait for the timer (or everyone to be done), though.

Patch!!

[dulahan]

One thing to remember is that in games with a timer, hitting the turn button before time runs out is GOOD. It means you get more interest on your money. If no timer the interest rates are fixed though. But the BTs all say it is stupidity to play MP without the timer on.

[Sarxis]

So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

[Pallidyne]

Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba
So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

Well since the AI can run planets better than any of us can--- And can fight tactical battles better than we can---And can auto colonize..

Not like we'll need much time for turns. Just need to tweak a few sliders, do some diplomacy, design ships and move them to find all the starlanes.



-P

[rhofman]

So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

Being limited to a few minutes per turn hardly makes it a RTS game.

I haven't played it yet but a minute probably isn't enough time for ship design but 3 minute turns would probably be adequate to get done what you need. Turn times don't include battle time, the actual RTS portion of the game.

Can any BT who has played the game confirm or deny this?

[leiavoia]

Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba
So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

No, it's more like Speed-Chess

[Main_Brain]

It means you get more interest on your money

I thought that was out?