Matt,Xin,Ming,Bird,War4ever,RAH game

[Ming]

I'm home now also. But as I mentioned in an earlier post, I have to take my daughter to swimming class at about 8 est, and it will take 40 or 50 minutes. If you guys don't mind a "dinner" break, count me in. Otherwise, I would understand if you wanted to blow me off

[bizzaro]

Hey Guys,
How's it going?? I remember the hassle of setting up the game, reading this is like old times LOL. The game however, was always worth it. Good luck guys.

biz.

[rah]

My thought is that we start an alternate game with 4 or 5 that we can play when we all can't get together. We knew the challange of continuing a 6 person game when we started this. If we have an alternate game on the side, (with free player substitution) maybe the 6 person game won't be forgotten like many in the past.

I'll check in when i get home. I have to pick up my car from the shop so I may be a few minutes late.

RAH

[Xin Yu]

Last night was the worst game I've ever played. I only got 4 cities while others had a dozen. Well, xxxx happens. I did not realize that 40x40 map was different.

Next time if the map is that small, I'll put down a city with only one special. Thanks Rah for teaching me that .

[rah]

actually the 5 billion years softened the map a little.
It does keep the game moving quicker though, especially in the midgame. We got quite far in the first session considering how late we started.
Yes I was surprised about how few cities you had,since there seemed to be quite a few good locations around.
I know you learn and adapt quickly.

RAH
Lord of those pesky Ferrets.

[My Wife Hates CIV]

yeah, but those MPE games were a lot of fun!

[rah]

Yes they were. They still are.
RAH

[Matthew]

RAH

I think Xin got barb raped also.

Xin

Look at the bright side. At least the elephant taming collossus to the east is friendly. (Actually no more elephants are being trained. the new Crusader troops are proving to be far more reliable.)
I hate tiny maps. At least this time the 2 leading civs are balanced out, unlike the last 2 games.

[bizzaro]

Hey Guys,

Sounds like some of you had fun LOL.
Can't wait to get my butt kicked, see ya all soon. BTW, welcome back Xin.

biz

[rah]

Well it's Wednesday. Didn't we start an alternate game till ming comes back? We may be looking for a sub for him tonight. Biz?
I'll be ready to go anytime after 5:30 CST

RAH

[Bird]

Sounds like the plan is to continue last week's game and hopefully resume the epic next week. If so, I assume tonight's game is full. If that is not the case, please post soon and let me know. I have a chore to do before Friday and if I do it tonight I won't be home until around 8:30 est. If the game is open, however, I'll do it tomorrow and be home tonight by 7:30.

[rah]

We do need a sub for Ming, so if you want, just post and we'll hold it for you.

RAH

[Xin Yu]

Guys: Sorry. I have to go shopping for tomorrow's cookies. Should take about one hour. Don't wait for me.

[rah]

Sitting here all by myself and everyone bailed. Sniff, sigh.
Better luck next week.

RAH

[Xin Yu]

I'll have a meeting this afternoon so the absolute earliest time for me is 5pm PST.

I remember that Ming will be absent this week, right?