Destruction of Foes (DoF) - Diplogame Light

[2metraninja]

Did everybody confirm? Who are we missing?

Oh, good this is moving, but I think a bit chaotic. Maybe some of the anonymous accounts did doubled the confirmation, but we have 8 confirmation from normal accounts so far. Remember we need exactly 12 people - the starting locations are pre - selected.

So, can we just confirm, please? And you need to confirm with the normal accounts.

Here are the ones, who confirmed in the last couple of weeks:

1. LzPrst
2. Deztro
3. OzzyKP
4. Robert Plomp
5. 2metraninja
6. Calanthian
7. PMBMaker
8. DNK

[Inca (DoE)]

Civ order (alphabetic):

1. Bulgaria
2. Carthage
3. Egypt
4. France
5. Greece
6. Hungary
7. Ottomans
8. Persia
9. Portugal
10. Rome
11. Russia
12. Spain

Player order (alphabetic):
1. 2metraninja
2. Calanthian
3. deity
4. Deztro
5. dick76
6. DNK (Inca)
7. dot80
8. LzPrst
9. OzzyKP
10. PMBMaker
11. Robert
12. Toni

[Inca (DoE)]

First, I want to post a rough map of the actual map, with starting locations marked. Nothing too detailed, so as to keep some element of surprise for everyone, but then we all already know what the Med looks like, so there's not much surprise to be had This will allow people to make informed choices about their starts.

Once everyone has replied, this is what I will do to ensure transparency in the assignment process:

I will host a game that anyone can join, with 'random seeds on reload' selected, of course. The game will have many civs with observers. There will be two civs of note: mine and another. There will be units lined up with 50/50 odds. The other players will also be able to attack other targets of unimportance prior to the start with other civs, to push the RNG a few steps, in effect "cutting the deck".

Once we are settled, I will select 4 units and attack with 50/50 odds. If a unit dies, it is counted as a 1; if it survives, it is counted as a 2. I will multiply all the results together, to give a number between 1 and 16. If the number is over 12, I will start over with 5 new units. Once a <=12 number is returned, I will finish. I will take a screenshot of the results in the event browser, and other players should do likewise. The <=12 number henceforth will be known as "Z".

Choosing order will then be done as such:

The player in slot1 (2metraninja) will be assigned slotZ for civ choosing.
The player in slot2 (Calanthian) will be assigned as follows: Z*2. If this number is over 12, 12 will be subtracted from it until it is 12 or under. If the slot is already assigned, then the next open slot above it will be assigned. If there are no higher slots available, start from slot1 and work up.
And so on.

So, if Z = 10, then:
1. 2metra = 10th pick
2. Calanthian = (10*2 = 20 -12 = 8) 8th pick
3. deity = (10*3 = 30 -24 = 6) 6th pick
4. Deztro = (10 * 4 = 40 - 36 = 4) 4th pick
5. dick76 = (10 * 5 = 50 - 48 =2) 2nd pick
6. DNK (Inca) = (10*6 = 60 - 48 = 12) 12th pick
7. dot80 = (10*7 = 70-60 = 10->11) 11th pick
8. LzPrst = (10*8 = 80 - 72 = 8->9) 9th pick
9. OzzyKP = (10*9=90-84=6->7) 7th pick
10. PMBMaker = (10*10=100-96=4->5) 5th pick
11. Robert = (10*11=110-108=2->3) 3rd pick
12. Toni = 1st pick

In theory, everyone should have an 8.5% chance at getting each slot. This will be transparent and random.

[LzPrst]

I'm cool with whatever.

[Robert]

deity PM'ed that he unfortunately can't play.

[England (DoE)]

deity PM'ed that he unfortunately can't play.

[OzzyKP]

Civ order (alphabetic):

1. Bulgaria
2. Carthage
3. Egypt
4. France
5. Greece
6. Hungary
7. Ottomans
8. Persia
9. Portugal
10. Rome
11. Russia
12. Spain

Player order (alphabetic):
1. 2metraninja
2. Calanthian
3. deity
4. Deztro
5. dick76
6. DNK (Inca)
7. dot80
8. LzPrst
9. OzzyKP
10. PMBMaker
11. Robert
12. Toni

It isn't supposed to be alphabetic, it is supposed to be the order in which us two sent them to you. To be randomized. Unless you are doing something different?

[Aztecs (DoE)]

Agreed to the above..

sent my order once again by PM..

[deity]

deity PM'ed that he unfortunately can't play.

Yes, sorry about that. We have a lot of holiday breaks coming up for the remainder of the year so taking a civ would be unwise. I may be able to sub sometimes though. Good luck all.

[Inca (DoE)]

Okay, I will use this randomization process for the pre-randomized lists sent to me. Same process, though.

So, do we need a replacement then?

[OzzyKP]

Your system is too complicated. All you do is match up the random list of civs with the random list of players. That's it.

Then if we want to switch with each other, we can. No need to overly complicate things.

But we do need to figure out exactly who is playing now.

[Inca (DoE)]

Alright, I'll just do it the simple way if no one objects.

[Inca (DoE)]

Bump for do we need a sub already or can I release the list?

[Aztecs (DoE)]

Just release it..

[Robert]

We're missing 3 confirmations:
- dick76
- dot80
- Toni

and one person left:
- deity

I doubt that Toni will play.
I will mail dot80 and dick76 (and Toni).
I'll ask The Priest if he wants to play in this one.

Can we play with less players?