Do you play all starts ?

[SlowwHand]

I can't start my actual life over, so I see no need to in Civ.

[drake]

Trying for the "perfect game" is a boring idea if you ask me. Playing through hardships and actually having to think are GOOD things. Starting in a desert or on a glacier will make things more difficult and get that imagination of yours working. Starting in the back of the pack was always part of my strategy in sp games. I liked to actually have to fight for things, rather than just breeze through everything. I liked having the possibility of losing. It just makes things so much more fun and victory all that much better.

Nowadays, since my sp days have ended, I need not worry about changing the fate of my civ, for once a turn is played (in MP) there is no going back.....and I'm stuck with all my stupid mistakes (like letting my democracy crumble on it's second year as I have done in my current game). This threw a wrench in my plans, but as I work through it, I'll be better off in the end and a stronger player to boot.

It's just not fun for me to dominate. I need tension or I get bored.

So..........to get back to the point.........no I don't reset a game if things arent going my way......I may quit however if I've gotten too strong.

[CrazyOldBear]

I personally agree with the tension factor being important. At the end of the day, a game should absorb you, not be a stroll in the park. For example, if you are wiped out after about a hundred years, and you're struggling, with maybe a single city, don't you think you would need to think of some plans quick, to get you out of trouble? Just wondering what every1 else thinks about this?

[EthnicCleanser]

drake i agree..... there is no point playing MP or SP if it is a cakewalk... you dont' learn anything and there is no thrill of the chase.

Best position is to be middle of the pack (still contending for wonders of course) and then make your leap when appropriate.

This is extremely important in MP as it gives the facade that your not powerfull and thus not a threat when in reality your a crouching tiger/hidden dragon

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[drake]

Hey war, the hotw world crew misses your company, but Mongolias new leader (Easthaven) has taken over and done quite a good job with your foundation...........The playing field in that game is very even at this point and because of this it's gotten very interesting and enjoyable......

Of course in a mp game with 7 people, unless you're just so much better than your competition, it's gonna be fairly even..........which is why mp is so much better than sp

[solo]

quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand on 05-15-2001 12:22 PM I can't start my actual life over, so I see no need to in Civ.

So are you telling us that you are still in the middle of the only Civ game you will ever play?

[EthnicCleanser]

quote: Originally posted by drake on 05-16-2001 10:23 AM Hey war, the hotw world crew misses your company, but Mongolias new leader (Easthaven) has taken over and done quite a good job with your foundation...........The playing field in that game is very even at this point and because of this it's gotten very interesting and enjoyable...... Of course in a mp game with 7 people, unless you're just so much better than your competition, it's gonna be fairly even..........which is why mp is so much better than sp

Hey drake..... i still check out to see whats up in that dip game..... i wish things were different for me and i didn't have to leave that game..... You guyz took diplomacy to another level and showed me the ropes.

I wish everyone in HOTW good wishes and best of luck.....

ps... i hear a big war was brewing and alliances have totally shifted

[hbourj]

I play some turns on all the starts. If it is too uneasy, I stop. It is a play.

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Henri Bourjade

[This message has been edited by hbourj (edited May 17, 2001).]