Evil Overlord PBEM, call for players/moders

[bongo]

While sorting some old civ-related emails in my inbox I suddenly got a nice idea for a PBEM with a twist.

I intend to set up a game with myself acting as the Evil Overlord, and 5 other players(the underlings) whose ultimate goal is to destroy me.


To make up for the difference in numbers, the Evil Overlord will recieve Better land, enough resources, more than 2 traits(if possible), multiple UUs....anything neccessary to make sure he is strong enough to have a decent change even in the long run. On the other hand, the Evil Overlord will also be carefully handicapped to make sure he doesn't pull off to an early victory.


Paddy the Scot has already volunteered as one of the Underlings. I need 4 other players that are willing to accept the challenge and are able to play on a daily basis(being able to play 25 days in a normal month is good enough for me)


I could also need some help with setting up the game. To be specific I need help with balancing. I don't want a setup that will guarantee either side an easy victory.


Game will be played with c3c, latest patch.


Bongo, Evil Ovelord Wannabe


Edit: List of Underlings
Paddy the Scot
ZargonX
Kloreep
UnOrthOdOx
Aqualung71

The list is now full, anyone who like the concept will have to start their own Evil Overlord PBEM

[ZargonX]

I'd be interested, and I can play at least once a day, minus the occasional Saturday. Power to the underlings!

[bongo]

A Legoman! Cool You're in

[UnOrthOdOx]

Legoman?

No, this needs warmongers!

[bongo]

Some of both would be fine

You will after all face an Overlord here.

[Krill]

when are you planning to start the PBEM, and how many turns a week or day?

[Kloreep]

I'm willing to hop onboard.

As for balance: If all the underlings are in an effective locked alliance against you, you're going to be in a WORLD of hurt. I'm not sure balance is going to be that much of a problem when figuring out what traits and UUs you get. Other bonuses like extra units or better land will probably need to be watched more carefully, though.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Yeah, I was volunteering as the warmonger, there, bongo.

Us Tabejin will show you a thing or two.

[bongo]

Originally posted by Krill
when are you planning to start the PBEM, and how many turns a week or day?

As soon as possible?

I would be happy if we could average 25 turns per month.


Seriously, I already have a rough draft on what I intend to do, and how, but I need to sort out the balancing first. Most normal PBEMs last some 6-18 months anyway so I figure I can spend a week or two to get the balancing right.

It will be standard or large map, I'll maybe trow in a couple of AIs to give you some punching bags

I'll make the map myself, giving me an advantage in exploring I won't have in-game map-knowledge though, so I won't be able to track city builds etc.

Hopefully some exerienced modder will volunteer to comment on my setup

Oh, I was thinking of moving map-exhange back to mapmaking, as in PTW/vanilla.


@ Kloreep & UnOrthOdOx , I'll add you to the list

[Paddy]

oh the passage of time will tell all

[Aqualung71]

I'll play if you have a spot available

[bongo]

Just realized something horrible, being an Underling will probably be more fun

Oh well, I'll try to make the best of it.

I'm well into my third map draft btw

[bongo]

Originally posted by Aqualung71
I'll play if you have a spot available

One spot available

I don't know if Krill intended to join btw, he just asked about some details...

[bongo]

Any wishes on starting conditions btw? I may give everyone(but me) two settlers, to speed up the start a bit.

Apart from that it will be similar to an epic game.

[Paddy]

Originally posted by bongo


Just realized something horrible, being an Underling will probably be more fun

Oh well, I'll try to make the best of it.

I'm well into my third map draft btw

ahh it is all good lad....