D.G. #2: Settings discussion

[mrboo123]

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[Messer Niccolò]

Re: D.G. #2: Settings discussion

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
1) Essentials
. . . a) game version

AFAIK MGE is more challenging so I'll go form MGE

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
. . . b) map settings

Large map; archipelago mdium land masses

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
. . . c) other settings

7 civs, Raging, Deity

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
2) Preferences
. . . a) rules of play (e.g. space victory only)

go for space!!!

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
. . . b) civ color and name

Banana Republic (yellow of course!)

Originally posted by Marquis de Sodaq
. . . c) leader name

El Senor Banana


... and we should go directly for Republic and remain in republic... otherwise what kind of Banana Republic would we be?

[atawa]

Re: Re: D.G. #2: Settings discussion

Originally posted by Messer Niccolò
... and we should go directly for Republic and remain in republic... otherwise what kind of Banana Republic would we be?

Good idea

Shall we limit ourselves even further by building no wonders?

[H Tower]

please not achipeligo again, i've seen enough of the superclad strat

[cavebear]

1) Essentials
. . . a) game version - MPE
. . . b) map settings - Custom. I'll be glad to build one to whatever style is decided. But I can add navigable rivers, fair start positions, balanced resources, etc. I don't plan to play in this round (too much to do these next few months) . . . c) other settings - Raging Hordes and deity, at least

2) Preferences
. . . a) rules of play (e.g. space victory only) - Perhaps specify that we must become a Democracy by a set year (1800?)
. . . b) civ color and name - White Orange and Yellow seem to stand out the best; the name shouldn't be "Apolytonia" or a variant of it.
. . . c) leader name - "Fearless Leader" seemed good
. . . d) Decide beforehand if there will be a "constitution" or not. A listing of the general rules might suffice

[MustPost]

Just wondering, but why doesn't anyone play Test of Time. Thats a civ2 right? I only have MGE and earlier versions, but Im just wondering whats wrong with test of time?

[H Tower]

Originally posted by MustPost
Just wondering, but why doesn't anyone play Test of Time. Thats a civ2 right? I only have MGE and earlier versions, but Im just wondering whats wrong with test of time?

are you sid meier by any chance? you mean you want me to buy another version of civ2? weren't four enough?

that's one of the reason's for me anyways, i couldn't stand the idea of having to buy a fifth installment to civ2. and all the reviews i saw about it were less than stellar.

[Patashu]

I think a ToT Fantasy Democracy game would be pretty fun.

[Darkness' Edge]

'cept there would be few players, because a good portion of us don't have TOT...

[Hydey]

Originally posted by Patashu
I think a ToT Fantasy Democracy game would be pretty fun.

I'm sure you would be better of asking about TOT in the TOT forum.

[CannonFodder]

Anything is fine with me, just as long as it's different from what we did on the last map (archipelago).

[atomant]

Firstly large map, continents, raging hoards, diety level, and democracy/republic.... excellent suggestions.

I think not building wonders would present some serious challenges to overall game play, making life a touch more difficult, So i agree with that recommendation as well. However this does present the problem of acquiring wonders through conquest.

I notice one suggestion that hasn't come up yet is the prospect of accelerated start (in terms of technology). I suggest that a starting level of technology should be at say industrialisation, and equiv. level tech.

Although the superclad strategy was most illuminating, I don't think it needs to be repeated. I think the bottom line is, lets get the settings to make the game as challenging as possible.

As for a Civ name, the 'Banana Republic' as perviously suggested has sentimental value. As for the leader name, Boris McNasty rings a bell, but don't know from where....

Cheers, and let the games begun (MUHAHAHAHA)

Ant.

[-Jrabbit]

I like the sound of this so far. FWIW, the Prodigal -Jrabbit likes...

MGE (so my poor little Mac can participate)
Seven Raging Deities
Very Large Non-Archipelago

-- Banana Republic -- an excellent suggestion!!! (How about "Fruit-based" as our Adjective?)
-- No Totalitarianism (if "representative only" that would mean no Monarchy -- a pretty substantial handicap).
-- Shoot For The Stars
-- No Warmongering

-- Possible Leader Names for Banana Republic
Che-Che Rodriguez
Woody Allen
Castro Fruitbat

But as long as we're in MGE, I'll be there.

[JCP]

1a : Mac edition ? if not, OK for MGE !
1b : huge and random (even if I like playing real world), and rather continent
1c : OK for 7 civs, deity, raging hordes
2a : For a classical challenge : first in AC or at least representative gvnt.
2 b : About tastes and colors...
About name, to maintain their function to bananas, we must avoid to build a "banana republic" (with united fruit paying the government ? )
I like the New Apolynia... monarchy, republic then democracy
2c :
2d : as commonly admitted.