OCC Fortnight #7

[crowatbitemedotcom]

Shouldn't it be about time for another OCC game? I'd volunteer to do one except I have MPG...

[DaveV]

I have a scenario I'd be happy to donate - it might not be winnable as OCC, though. You start on the north pole, with all the AIs to the south, well out of trireme range. Handicaps are:

1) Fewer city squares than usual, because you're on the edge of the map. Three of the squares you can use are worthless glacier; the rest are ocean. Only three specials (two whales and one oil).

2) No early AI contact; no trading. You might have to build the Lighthouse or Marco Polo.

3) The AIs all start with four NONE settlers, to give them a head start.

I set this up to force myself to play a perfectionist game. I gave up at AD 1500 or so after getting completely bored with shipping caravans between my (12) cities.

[Taian]

I kind of have one that might work. I have to admit though that I haven't played OCC much at all so I don't know how well this one would turn out. Anyone willing to test it and give me some feedback? It was done in MPG version...not sure if that makes a difference.

[crowatbitemedotcom]

Well Dave that sure sounds tough for OCC.

Why don't we let Paul try it and see how he does?

[Scouse Gits]

Thanks Talon, but I believe that although you can play a 2.42 game in MPG the converse is untrue and several of the OCCers seem to only have 2.42 ...

DaveV - I'll try anything once - I have oodles of experience at getting creamed by this game so bring on your arctic start and lets all make fools of ouselves ...



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Scouse Git[1]

"CARTAGO DELENDA EST" - Cato the Censor

[Scouse Gits]

p.s. Hey DaveV - what you doin' here?
Don't tell me we are going to convert you into trying a game of OCC!
It would be good to see you - do please join in!

[Earthling7]

Excuse my humble interference, but what is OCC?

I have played Civ2 for longer than I care to count, but I have no idea what OCC is... sad, isn't it?

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Greetings,
Earthling7
ICQ: 929768

[Paul]

OCC = One City Challenge.

Anyway, a polar start does sound like a nice challenge. I don't expect 18th century AC landings on this one.

Please mail it to the address in my profile.

[Scouse Gits]

Hi Earthling,

Paul is being modest, he's probably the greatest exponent of OCC that we have here at Apolyton. If you would like to get a feel for this variation read Paul's indispensible manual at http://home.planet.nl/~belt0018/occ.htm and try one of the comparison games - they give you a good starting position. Once you are hooked - it is VERY addictive - come join us here - you will be most welcome
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Scouse Git[1]

"CARTAGO DELENDA EST" - Cato the Censor
[This message has been edited by Scouse Gits (edited April 19, 2000).]

[Earthling7]

Sheesh! I'll go along with the latter C

I'll try this in solidarity first and let you know

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Greetings,
Earthling7
ICQ: 929768

[Oldman]

Do you guys mind if join in? I left a message on one of the other boards, luckily scouse gits pointed me over here - Cheers!!!

How does the whole setup work? do you guys have a map ready yet? I'll read up on the rules after work today!

[Tom DeMille]

Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun . When the game is ready, Paul will post a message with a link for downloading.

Check out Paul's strategy guide before/while/after you play. The link was provided by SG1 a couple of posts ago.

[Oldman]

Cheers Tom, I've just printed out the strategy guide so i'll read it tonight!!! It looks pretty straight forward?!?!

So how do you guys do against the computer normally? - sorry you'll all have gone through this before i know!! but i'm just doing the getting to know you ****

[crowatbitemedotcom]

Hi Oldman. I think you'll like OCC. I was getting bored with Civ until I discovered it, now I'm enjoying the game again. If you want to see how people did in the OCC#6 you can look at the thread or look at Paul's table for a condensed version. Usually the MPG guys don't do as well as the 2.42 guys since the AI doesn't cough up cash or techs as readily in MPG...

[Paul]

http://members.home.nl/paulvdb/Polar.zip

Play as the Chinese. There are no huts.
[This message has been edited by Paul (edited May 06, 2000).]