Ideas on bringing members back?

[H Tower]

According to the civgroup list, we have 28 members, and yet I only see around 8 of us actually participating in the forum. Does anyone have any ideas on how we can bring people who so recently interested in the game, back?


List of those in the civgroup:

http://apolyton.net/forums/memberlist.php?s=&what=groupmembers&civgroupid=32

[Dr. Nick]

Thing is, unless you're a commander, there's not much to do.

[curtsibling]

I am itching for action!

Perhaps if we mass PM-ed all the lazy people en-masse and reminded them of their loyalties!

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

There's no polls. But then, this is the Soviet Union.

Perhaps when we get to the point where we can actually do something - as opposed to just shepherding our T-28s and Refugees to the rear - we could solicit the opinion of the people?

Where do we attack, and when?

What units to build? Wonders?

etc, etc.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

The problem with this Demo game is that there seems to be a disparity in RF experience/skill among the various members. Some of us have played RF a lot, some a little (me) , some not much at all. So perhaps some people are reluctant to step up, for fear of leading us astray and handing the Motherland to the fascists.

For example, up to a month ago, I had no idea that the key tech to race for was Mobile Warfare II, for the KV-1. I didn't realize it was best to attack units in a minefield, and I didn't know that 'Industry' was the key terrain improvement. So this has been a learning experience, and I'm playing a RF game on my own now, so that I can later volunteer to be a front commander or run for Marshal.

[Shaka Naldur]

it was quite active when we were asking what to do with the front line and all that
once this summer is over we can make some polls and people will suggest a few things

[Colwyn]

Nice observations!

The good thing about RF is that as long as you kill any attackers just outside your cities with little loss's to yourself and build cheap cossacks you can survive the german onslaught. This is good for new commanders to RF. The stavka can then offer advice if a commander asks for some tips on their turn.

ie 6,000 yo why don't you take the murmansk front, you are active and in the end the game is fun whether you win or lose cities.

As for drumming up more interest well can the marshal private email all the members with the latest pravda and promotion vacencies?

I also think if we keep the game moving without any delays that it will build confidence too (see stavka thread on 3day idea)


PS I agree with you all that the first summer is a bit bland, i;m sure once we get to winter 41/42 that people will emerge as you can start doing things in the game stratergy wise.

[our_man]

Well I've offered a few ideas for strategy and the like, but there isn't really that much to get involved in at the moment unless you're in some position of authority. I would like to participate more but unfortunately I'm in University until the end of May (without Civ2), so until then all I can really offer is advice.

[CannonFodder]

I'm here and looking at things, but there hasn't been too much stuff where my opinion wasn't already voiced by the majority. No point in posting (save getting +1) unless I have something to say.

I do think we should have polls more often...I think that would spark more interest.

[SCG]

seems like in the early game there is a general consensus among front commanders (who for the most part are the people who have spent the most time playing this scenario). Also, the prepatory briefing thread outlined the generally agreed upon ways to attack the game (and we've had the discussion on what is and isn't a cheat). Once the almost scripted turns are out of the way, i suspect there may be a little more opportunity for discussion or ideas for polls.

[Case]

I'd agree with sugestions that more polls are needed. I visit this board every day, and there never seems to be any (quick) way to contribute.

[DeathByTheSword]

well i dont know if you all still need people...but i am playing A LOT of steel panthers lately and if you still need people a tactition....i am always glad to be of service....if you pleace could tell me where i can get RF...

[greeny]

Welcome DeathByTheSword, you can get Red Front here:

http://spanish.apolyton.net/civ2/civ2main.shtml

[H Tower]

we can always use more players, DBTS.

RF can be found at http://spanish.apolyton.net/civ2/civ2main.shtml click on the bestonet link, then XX century, the scenario is halfway down the page You need Civ2 MGE to play.

[DeathByTheSword]

well i have the game up and running but what do you mean with MGE? i dont visit civ2 forums that much...i play it alot but dont go to the forums....do you mean multiplayer edition? i have that....if something else pleace tell me....