PBEM - Virgin

[Aro]

I've heard, I've just heard...I know nothing by my own experience.

But some players say that, depending on who meets who (you meet an AI away ahead in techs, for example), this can unbalance the whole game.
Anyway, it's another factor to take in account.
It's not a big issue for me, though.

[CerberusIV]

Originally posted by Aro
We have 5 players. The Dominae's suggestion seems to be adequate to me.
Any other settings to change or everything at medium and random Civs, plus Small map are satisfactory?

I'm happy with that.

[Aro]

Ok... Now I have just to figure out how to set this thing.

I have work to do today, but I'll be fine tonight. Please, post any suggestions or changes here, and I'll try to begin this game today.

[ForesterSOF]

Set up a play order by when we will play

Civ: any
Map: any
Rules: standard
5 Human Players

Best time to play is 8 am my time which is GMT3pm

Set-up
Map - Continents
Size - Standard
Climate - Temperate
Sea Level - High
Era - Ancient
Speed - Normal

[Aro]

Same here, plus small map, as suggested by Dominae.

Level? Without AI, this will just give us some bonus or handicaps. Let’s say noble?

Soltz seems to be the guy who have some experience in PBEM games... So, mate... Do you want to make the honors and start the game?

Or another experienced player. Just because I don't want to mess it up before even start!


Edited: If necessary, I'll do some research and start it myself.

Player order (just a suggestion)

Soltz (because he has xp points... )
And, in posting order
Aro
ForesterSOF
Dominae
CerberusIV

Or if some other guy wants to start...

[Aro]

I can play at your time: GMT 3pm. Its 1:00 pm at my time.
But I'm also available around GMT 00:00 to GMT 3:00 am

[ForesterSOF]

It is close but sometimes I may play an hour late so you before me looks good.

Also are we going to put the turn in the post or are you wanting to email them to the next person.

[CerberusIV]

I will usually end up playing any time between 10.00am and 6.00pm GMT.

I assume it is quickest to email the turn direct to the next player (that's what I remember from my CivIII PBEM days). Posting the save in the turn thread is reserved for when there are email problems.

My email is cerberusiv (at) eircom (dot) net

Once we have the turn order and everyone's email it would help to edit that information into the first post of the thread so we can all find it easily if necessary.

[Aro]

My e-mail is aroeira (at) ism (dot) com (dot) br

[Aro]

Second post edited.

[ForesterSOF]

ssjwyatt@cableone.net

[Soltz]

My email is

jsosiak *at* shaw *dot* ca

I'm in the Pacific time zone and usually get on teh computer until after 10 in the evening. It's probably better for me to be at the end of the turn order.

Settings are fine with me and I have no preference for any particular civilization.

[Dominae]

I'm in the evenings EST time slot.

a underscore petryk at hotmail dot com

[Aro]

All e-mails are in the 2nd post.

I've suggested a player order...

Soltz (we need someone who actually played a PBEM to start the game. If you don’t want to, Soltz, I’ll try to figure out how do it myself...)
And, in posting order
Aro
ForesterSOF
Dominae
CerberusIV

Suggestions, discordances, etc will be welcome.

[Aro]

Well, I better start this... This is the play order (posting order):
I'll be the first player, so.

Aro
ForesterSof
Dominae
CerberusIV
Soltz (in this position because his time spot is later)

Sets:
Map - Continents
Size - Small (Dominae's suggestion, default for 5 players)
Climate - Temperate
Sea Level - Medium (a bit more land)
Era - Ancient
Speed - Normal

All other stuff is default.

Is this ok for you? I'll set up the game and send to Forester tonight (I know about his time window, but it's just to start as soon as possible – I’m anxious! )