Some MP questions..

[SandMonkey]

Just started with some MP ToT, and I have a couple questions.

What are your favorite settings?[*] Do you use a timer?[*] 2x2x?[*] Premade map, or random?

If you play on a premade map (anyone with ToT might be better suited to answer this), how do you play on one in a multiplayer game?

umm... I guess that's it for now, more questions later I am sure...

[belinda9]

okay so I don't play ToT but I would imagine some things same for all MP

Personally, I would run a timer, even if it's set like on 5 mins. because sometimes it will hang up on someone and if time is unlimited it's harder to get it going again, whereas otherwise it will usually kick over to the next turn when the time runs out.

the 2x2x vs 1x1x debate can rage forever as all have their proponents. Purists say 2x ruins the game (who needs to build granaries if yr food production already running amok?) Personally, I find it makes for a much faster game, which is usually the preference when running MP cause it's so hard to get anyone to finish a game anyhow.

My 2 pence on that

[Rasputin]

biggest problem with civ 2 is that it requires multiple sessions to complete a game successfully. so you now need to make sure the same group of players can return for the next and ensuing episodes.

Best bet is unforutnaqlty to end up playing the same group of people, you get to know them well, and know if they will return ...