HOTW7 Set up thread

[LzPrst]

remember that with 10+ players the odds that not all will be übercivers is quite high. I am not a number cruncher myself. I just use common sense and a touch of instinct. finding out what is a good city is not difficult, nor is specialization. look for resources that will give you a production bonus and lots of hills if you want a city to be good at production. look for a river if you want to make money. lots of food for a large population allows specialists and great people.

we will gladly give you all the advice you can absorb. also, IMO, turn off the blue circle suggestion thing. it makes you consider things a little resulting in learning.

and finally, you cant expect to build every building in every city. it just isnt possible, and especially not when theres a lot of tech trading going on. prioritizing becomes important. and remember its called a diplogame, meaning the diplomacy of it is the important part and a little wheeling and dealing can make up for non-elite playstyles.

[deity]

Originally posted by OzzyKP
Personally I really think we shouldn't double up on civs. I think the game would be hurt and just be confusing by having two Englands or two Americas. There are plenty of options out there, we should seek some variety.

Imagine trying to write a story thread describing how you are at war with England, but also allied with England...

I'm ok with a 1 tech trade per session rule. I think the tech trade issue becomes worse the more players we have. If we really did have 12 players it could quickly get out of hand.


Updated civ list:

Ozzy - Arabs - Confirmed
LzPrst - Vikings - Confirmed
Nolan - Egypt - Confirmed
Kuno - China - Confirmed
CyberShy - India - Confirmed
Prussia - Carthage - Confirmed
MMC - England - Confirmed
Sabrdrak -
TheCapo -
Deity -- Confirmed
Frank Johnson - Inca - Confirmed

Other possibilities:

Ljube
Rasputin
OmnipotentTrout
Metaliturtle
Toni
Thrar

OK, just installed Warlords so I can now see what I want to pick. I'll go Korea; or possibly America: Roosevelt.
But I would prefer England, Carthage or Inca.

[deity]

Originally posted by LzPrst
remember that with 10+ players the odds that not all will be übercivers is quite high. I am not a number cruncher myself. I just use common sense and a touch of instinct. finding out what is a good city is not difficult, nor is specialization. look for resources that will give you a production bonus and lots of hills if you want a city to be good at production. look for a river if you want to make money. lots of food for a large population allows specialists and great people.

we will gladly give you all the advice you can absorb. also, IMO, turn off the blue circle suggestion thing. it makes you consider things a little resulting in learning.

and finally, you cant expect to build every building in every city. it just isnt possible, and especially not when theres a lot of tech trading going on. prioritizing becomes important. and remember its called a diplogame, meaning the diplomacy of it is the important part and a little wheeling and dealing can make up for non-elite playstyles.

LOL

BE WARNED lz...

Raz is one of THE TOP BEST diplo gamers around.

And by focussing on that rather than game mechanics he becomes more powerfull than you realise....

[deity]

Originally posted by condor223
me too! The guys take it easy on me, since they know I'm not the ace military person, but I'm learning a lot.

I'm sure that there are many others who would be glad to work with you.
Nolz

he he

You are a great ally Nolz. Really enjoyed you on board in HOTW5 when Nico wasn't around.

But beware. Raz was my ally in HOTW4 and, well, let's just say, helped me win it

[civil_obedience]

I'm still here if u need another one

Greece / Alexander

i hope i can join up

thanks

Nick

[deity]

OK CD...

Ozzy - Arabs - Confirmed
LzPrst - Vikings - Confirmed
Nolan - Egypt - Confirmed
Kuno - China - Confirmed
CyberShy - India - Confirmed
Prussia - Carthage - Confirmed
MMC - England - Confirmed
deity - Korea - Confirmed
Frank (Dangime) - Inca - Confirmed
civil_obedience - Greece

Sabrdrak -
Capo -

[The Capo]

I confirm, but this all depends on when we decide to play the game.

And I'll probably be Rome, but I'm thinking of being America so one of those two. But if you wanted to be America, deity, then I can just go with Rome.

[LzPrst]

omni would like to join if he is online before we start and the time schedule fits. unfortunately he's just moved to his new apartment where he is offline, but he is ordering a hook-up soon and might be on before the end of the month, if he's lucky.

werent there more that wanted in? doesnt nico want in on this one? 12 players sounds great. but lets try to squeaze this baby up to 14

[MMC]

Originally posted by LzPrst
12 players sounds great. but lets try to squeaze this baby up to 14

I'll fire up the cloning vats if necessary .

[Toni]

I will join the game as well guys, I pick Persia

[Rasputin]

Originally posted by deity


LOL

BE WARNED lz...

Raz is one of THE TOP BEST diplo gamers around.

And by focussing on that rather than game mechanics he becomes more powerfull than you realise....

i am humbled to think you consider me in that regard mate.

I know i am not a great civer but i do love diplo.

anyway, looks like i wont be able t oget warlords this week, maybe next.

[LzPrst]

my order is STILL being processed by play.com

[Robert]

is the game already available in Europe? (Im at vacation right now) (french keyboards SUCK! )

Do the new players realise that a diplo game requires a lot from you? 20 sessions, every week being available, dont just dont be there because you "harm" 10 other players. Be active on the forums at least twice a week. Be prepared to continue, even if you suck in the game (a diplo game is cool, even if youre behind!!! but it requires another attitude then normal MP civ)

I LOVE it it more players will join our community, but I would hate it if that means that some of them already drop after 2 or 3 (or 1) week? leaving us with a fez AIs. If players just dont show up so we Wait for an hour or something. Last game we played for 20 sessions but had 5 failed sessions as well!! are you prepared to try to connect for 2 hours? To help players who have trouble starting the game? Or are too drunk to get the cd in the drive

HOTW5 was the best civ game Ive ever played, so it is totally worth it in my humble opinion, but I know that there are a lot of quiters out there (who therefor will never experience a game like that, and a group feeling like that). I hope you guys will all be like us!!!! but be sure that you are not a quiter and ruin our game! If you are really prepared to invest in this game you are MOST welcome!

[deity]

hOW ABOUT A TEST SESSION THIS USA Fri night (damn French Kb's...)



USA Fri night cyber time (VERY BLOODY LATE IN EUROPE!)

[deity]

Ozzy - Arabs - Confirmed
LzPrst - Vikings - Confirmed
Nolan - Egypt - Confirmed
Kuno - China - Confirmed
CyberShy - India - Confirmed
Prussia - Carthage - Confirmed
MMC - England - Confirmed
deity - Korea - Confirmed
Frank (Dangime) - Inca - Confirmed
civil_obedience - Greece - Confirmed
Capo - Rome - Confirmed
Toni - Persia - Confirmed