History of the World 8 - Set Up Thread

[kbarrett]

Actually, 8 really does suck for me:



I either start with a useless capital, or delay 6 turns.

[kbarrett]

I'm not sure this preview map business is going to work out.

I think we may want to just make the map a bit bigger, and only re-start if someone ends up in someone else's lap.

[Glohithia]

Im not real big on seeing the map before hand, but I looked at 1-8 and found 1,3, 4, & 8 to be ok. I would say 2 & 5 are not too good. I didnt bother looking at 6 & 7 based on Toni's post.

But the vote:

1b-3
2b-5
3b-4
4b-2
5b-6
6b-N/A
7b-N/A
8b-1

I find Map 8 to be my best as far as initial starting locations go. That would be my first choice.

[Beta]

6 and 8 are Ok for America. 7 is another northern start - lot sof tundra - and the only good land is qa long hike south.

[OzzyKP]

Originally posted by kbarrett
I can start friday, no problem.

Map 2b I can't do ... I'm at the end of an arctic peninsula.

Map 5b generated immediate visits by the English and Ottomans.

The rest are OK.

Order ( best to worst ):

4b
3b
1b
5b
2b ( not acceptable, at end of tundra penensula ).

Oh please, that is an acceptable start. Some of my more highly ranked starts aren't as good, hah.....

[OzzyKP]

Originally posted by kbarrett
I'm not sure this preview map business is going to work out.

I think we may want to just make the map a bit bigger, and only re-start if someone ends up in someone else's lap.

I think the map size is fine. HOTW9 is playing on a big map and it is a nightmare it seems. Snug maps make for better games. When players rub elbows the game gets interesting. If you can expand peacefully all game, then things get really boring.

Keep in mind that whatever the situation is in the old world, this is a terra map, so everyone has a chance for a clean start in the new world.

[dacole]

ok I would love to join this I don't have a problem with any of the maps I don't know enough or have time to go through 12 pages.....I'm fine with no tech trading though if someone could make a mod where we could do the you only can trade what you research that would be great.

I would love to play the english if they are available.

[OzzyKP]

Nope, I'm the English.

Since we are setting the map up before hand to make sure everyone has acceptable starts, we had to pick the Roosevelt and the Carthaginians for you and Beta since you guys didn't pick. So you have to pick one of them. (and work it out with Beta)

[Beta]

dacole - your choice - Carthaginians or Americans? I have gone through all the starts. I am easy either way. One of the American starts is a non-starter (5b), but I don't think that map will be in play anyway.

And question - if you don't have time to check into the thread and check out the possible game starts, will you have time for this game and the posting afterwards? Not trying to be difficult - as I am new to this game as well - just preparing you for the time investment.

[dacole]

the roosevelt.....you mean the Americans right? I can be the Americans that is fine. Hmm can even still do the same kind of plot as with the english since roosevelt was big on stiff upper lip and high classness. This is starting tommorow right. And yes please don't judge me by my subbing. I will most likely not post as often as some but I will definitly try to make the games...(I still wish we could make it more millitaristic but ah well)

[Beta]

Ok - then I'll take Hannibal. Game on.

[dacole]

well I hope there won't be twelve pages right when we start the game...as well since we start tommorow don't have time to do it before hand (if we were starting march 2nd then I would be able to yes).

[deity]

Map Beta deity ozzy Toni Nols kb Glo Tots

1b 3 5 3 4 1 3 2 21
2b 4 2 1 5 3 5 4 24
3b 1 3 4 1 2 2 3 16 - clear leader
4b 2 4 x 2 5 1 1 (20) x
5b 5 1 2 3 4 4 5 24

I assumed Cole is in and upgraded Glo's vote to ignore Option 8.

[OzzyKP]

Thanks for keeping the tally.

Map 3.... *sigh* I'll survive.

[Toni]

Ok here is the final players list:

1. Nolan = Egypt, Ramesses II (Indus, Spiritual)
2. kbarrett = India, Ghandi (Philosophic, Spiritual)
3. Levi = Zulu, Shaka (Aggressive, Organized)
4. Kuno = Korea, Wang Kong (Financial, Protective)
5. CS = Incas, Huayna Capac (Indus, Financial)
6. Toni = Germany, Bismarck (Indus, Expansive)
7. Deity = Ottoman, Mehmed II (Expansive, Organized)
8. Ozzy = England, Elizabeth I (Philosophic, Financial)
9. Mike = Mali, Mansa Munsa (Financial, Spiritual)
10. Beta = Hannibal (Financial, Charismatic)
11. dacole = Roosevelt (Industrious , Organized)