New PBEM game in proposal, 7 players, newbies to average skill

[Tubok]

map

as for the Map.... I suggest we use computer generated "random" maps (that we can make our preferred settings to). I don't think we should use any maps that a player has made, or submits, as that could give that player an advantage of knowing the terrain. As for Unity Survey On, I agree. The lane masses are shaded out, so the main advantage is that you can tell the difference between land and water. That'll just help speed up game play a bit. On the subject of planet size, don't really matter to me. but, if you want to maximize turns and so forth, just remember the larger the planet size, the long the game takes. But again, to me....size don't matter.

[EtheMind]

Since the the file is now distributed in this very thread. I see no problem of using some other map if it fits our purposes. The balance is essential. That's one reason for huge map with enough land mass and some continents. Random generator doesn't make enough many continents. So, usually players end up on isolated islands which tends to unbalance game for some factions...it's also boring if you ask me. I like continents...

[SITS]

I agree. The map was designed by someone else to make good for building an empire. It also has the landmarks evenly round the map. If we are going to have the map on anyways (I don't have a problem with that now as it isn't what I thought it was) then playing a map that has already been set shouldn't really be a problem.

The mod (if we are having one) can try and make sure we all have equalish positions.

[Qantaga]

I do agree with EtheMind and SITS. One nice thing about DiDad's Ultimate Builder Map is that he worked a long time to balance the starting positions to make them fair.

A random map can literally place your HQ 5-6 tiles from another faction's HQ. I have even seen random maps with 3 faction's starting locales within a dozen tiles of each other.

On the turn order, ouch! did a nice job, although I might suggest switching Tubok and myself in the order. It sounds like Tubok has a specific time to check e-mail, whereas I can check continuously. So, if Tubok goes before me, the odds are higher that the turn from across the sea will be there when he checks, then I will be able to get it anytime after Tubok has played.

[EtheMind]

Just keeping thread alive

I tested the map. It's fine, you should all have it, just for the fun. Whether we are going to play it or not. And...are we going to play that map?

I sent a PM to Lord...whoever and hope we get that 7th place fixed so I can send some final settings for you to look over. And then get the game started.

[Tubok]

Map

I also have looked at the map. It looks good and obviously a lot of time was spent putting it together. If everybody wants to use that map, I have no prob with that. Everybody would need to D/L the map if we're going to use it...correct?

[Lord_Icewind]

OK

Mh...yes, i think i can play as Lal...When do we start?

[SITS]

I don't think everybody has to down load the map - it becomes part of the save file.

[EtheMind]

Players are as follows

1. EtheMind as University
2. ouch! as Drones
3. SITS as Spartans
4. Qantaga as Angels
5. Tubok as Gaians
6. vomitus as Hive
7. Lord_Icewind as Peacekeepers

DilithumDads Ultimate Builders Map
Standard Rules
(unity pod scattering)
no early communication

There are settings we've discussed and agreed. You can hassle with the turn order if you think it can benefit the game.

Just a wild guess...if the random map which only the admin randomizes works on every comp. I guess it might suggest that map is indeed in the save file as suggested by SITS ...though my logic is hardly famous because of its accuracy

If you agree these settings, we can get the game going ASAP. I'm going to give you some influence over victory conditions. I know I'm again making a point in favor of many other factions. But I've heard absurd claims that Trancend victory is little too easy way to go in MP...in SP, it certainly is.

[SITS]

I suggest that I follow Qantaga as I do in two other games and it seems to work fairly well.

[Tubok]

game

the rules as they stand are ok with me. As for turns.. I don't care how it's done...as long as I get my turn and I know who to send the turn to afterwards. As for the ways to win.... don't have much of an opinion...so why not just leave that at the default setting?

[EtheMind]

Since the issue didn't spawned more of discussion I'm going to set the game up with these settings shortly and post a new thread for the game of course. You will all be notified via email. See you on Chiron.

[EtheMind]

Well...Since not everyone of you seem to be contempt with publishing your email in profile. You need to send your address to me via post, PM, email, ICQ or by any other mean, ASAP. Thank you.

[Tubok]

email address

you got my email right Ethemind? I double checked and it's listed in my profile. Looking forward to the game, as the other one we were in seems to have "stalled".

[Lord_Icewind]

My Email is dmon007@yahoo.com
hope we get started soon!