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Open Player Game IP 24.19.83.176
I've been thinking about all the posts from newbies and others where they are wanting a game but can't find anyone to play. What do you think of an "open game" where no one feels terribly married to a given Civ and anyone can pop in and play a Civ whenever they, or a free Civ, is available?
For example, this week at 7PM five people show up and take their favorite Civ and play a few hours. Next week, however, only one person (the dedicated host
) was available and the game continues with 4 different people plus an AI. The next game, the person who was beat up badly switches Civs (first come first choice) and lets the AI deal with the Barbs!
Mostly I'm thinking that I would be willing to be a dedicated host and let people get their feet wet in MP without promising their lives away! What about the only mostly-dedicated host who has to take the spouse out for the night , for fear of becoming an EX-host? Well the host could email the save to a semi-regular player and let the game continue.
I propose King or Emp level (so as not to scare off newbies) with Raging Hordes to help humble ICS'ers. 1x Production, 1x Moves, usual cheats banned (no city bribes, no whining AH, moderate wan...oh, wait, wrong thread
)
Actually, I think I'll just start one now, King level (that's to encourage newbies, not an old-timer cheat!) Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 PM CST (8:30 EST)
ICQ # 48395064
IP 24.19.83.176 (that's a cable, so the number is constant)
I'll start in a few minutes and see what happens!
On second thought, I'll wait and see if any one thinks that this is a good idea....
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"And now for something completely different..."
- John Cleese
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by MacUser (edited August 15, 2000).]</font>
For example, this week at 7PM five people show up and take their favorite Civ and play a few hours. Next week, however, only one person (the dedicated host
) was available and the game continues with 4 different people plus an AI. The next game, the person who was beat up badly switches Civs (first come first choice) and lets the AI deal with the Barbs!Mostly I'm thinking that I would be willing to be a dedicated host and let people get their feet wet in MP without promising their lives away! What about the only mostly-dedicated host who has to take the spouse out for the night , for fear of becoming an EX-host? Well the host could email the save to a semi-regular player and let the game continue.
I propose King or Emp level (so as not to scare off newbies) with Raging Hordes to help humble ICS'ers. 1x Production, 1x Moves, usual cheats banned (no city bribes, no whining AH, moderate wan...oh, wait, wrong thread
)Actually, I think I'll just start one now, King level (that's to encourage newbies, not an old-timer cheat!) Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 PM CST (8:30 EST)
ICQ # 48395064
IP 24.19.83.176 (that's a cable, so the number is constant)
I'll start in a few minutes and see what happens!
On second thought, I'll wait and see if any one thinks that this is a good idea....
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"And now for something completely different..."
- John Cleese
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by MacUser (edited August 15, 2000).]</font>
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