Setting up IP games XXXIII

[rah]

Your fortuitous stealing of gunpowder delayed the rush momentarily. I had planned on moving as soon as I got metalurgy, but I figured I'd need vet cannons, instead of cats upgraded to cannons, on the way, after you got muskets. It would have been fun to see the Diffs if War4 hadn't dropped.

But there are always more chances in the future.

Rich

[War4ever]

Well i doubt i will be there friday..got yoga and then going out with a girl from work.....BUT thats not 100% so if you don't see me by 6pm its safe to say that i am out for the evening

[rah]

Bummer. But since you show up quite a bit after saying you won't be around, I won't discount you yet. As long as you're not getting a TF.

I'm sure I'll be at Ming's, so if anybody else is interested.


On Saturday, they're putting a new circuit box in at our house so I'll be without power most of the day. (we are planning to be done by nightfall) Unfortunately the circuit box is in the alcove that all our computer equipment is set up in. We're going to have to move/disconnect everything to make room to work on the box.
So once we're done, I'm going to have to reconnect everything again. Hopefully I'll be done prior to our regular start time, but if I'm late, you'll know I had a run in with our friend Mr. Murphy

Rich

[atawa]

Like to join you sometimes

Hey all, I would like to join you sometimes, test my skills against some apolytoners for a change, look me up on zonefriends or ICQ when you need an extra player

[Ming]

Re: Like to join you sometimes

Originally posted by atawa
Hey all, I would like to join you sometimes, test my skills against some apolytoners for a change, look me up on zonefriends or ICQ when you need an extra player

We are always looking for new players... but it would help if you actually put in your ICQ number

FYI...
The group that usually posts in this thread play by "Rah Rules".
(He hates when we call them that)

Normal settings are:
Small World - lots of rock and bad land
Raging Hordes
Deity
2x Production
1x Movement
Unlimited time limit (we move fast, but many have families, and sometimes, there is just nothing you can do... we are a patient group)

Special Rules:
No City bribing... but units are OK
No trading/gifting techs... stealing is OK
No unit trading... stops multiple attacks and teleportation
No Instant Trade Route... you can't gift caravans just so you can get an instant trade route (teleportation)
No trading wonder cities... go can give it away permantly... but the intent of the rule is to stop wonder sharing

So if those interest you... please post your ICQ... We are always looking for "a few good men"... or woman too

[atawa]

Re: Re: Like to join you sometimes

Sounds cool, never actualy played those settings but its always nice to try something new

One question about the rules: Is it allowed to let your good neighbours take a city and vice versa to exchange key tech? (stealing always seems to get you the most useless techs first)

We are always looking for new players... but it would help if you actually put in your ICQ number

Look left and click on the ICQ button

[Ming]

Re: Re: Re: Like to join you sometimes

Originally posted by atawa
One question about the rules: Is it allowed to let your good neighbours take a city and vice versa to exchange key tech? (stealing always seems to get you the most useless techs first)

Look left and click on the ICQ button

We never been asked that question before... probably OK

And as far as looking left... I have disabled much of the screen display to help things load quicker... Now that I have turned it back on... I see it

[rah]

One rule Ming failed to add was No official alliances. (to avoid eliminating zoc/or lack of issues) There are many gentlemans aggreements. (some do trade maps) but they are always only good until someone decides it's not Fortunately no one takes the game that personal. It's just a game, and I have seen a few agreements go by the wayside.

Trading cities (by leaving them undefended) probably violates the no tech trading clause. But Ming is right, that particular instance has never come up for debate. It is interesting to see someone ask a question that we haven't covered. Most things have, which is why we use these rules. (it makes games start quicker because we're not arguing the rules set, just what we call them )

The normal playtimes are (starts between 7:00 and 8:00 Central time) and usually go to 1:00 to 2:00) GMT -6.
On friday and saturday nights.

One negative is that we rarely continue games since it's a different mix every session. (or if it's the same, someone was doing so bad, they figure it's futile to continue.
On the plus side, people will almost always finish the session even if they got off to a bad start.

Rich

[Ming]

Rah... bring dinner

[Brian Bergs]

Weekend 2/2 to 2/3

It's unlikely that I'll be available this weekend but next weekend the wife is busier and should leave me alone. If things change I'll be on ICQ.

[rah]

Looking kinda thin tonight, but I'll be at ming's at the normal time.

With Dinner.

Rich

[War4ever]

i am likely a no go for tomorrow as well (sat) so plan to go without me

[rah]

Wussy.

If you make it for a late game, check in.

Anybody else looking tonight?

Rich

[War4ever]

lets play while the super bowl is on...come one come all....

i have loads of freee time today

[Ming]

I wish you the best of luck... but I'll be watching the commercials during the Super Bowl with my daughters... "Quality Time"