Au502?

[Dominae]

Vote now!

[Aqualung71]

Very subtle Dom!

Bring it on ducki!!!

[alexman]

Bring it, but give us a week or so to finalize the AU mod.

In fact, I wouldn't mind waiting for the 'end of February' patch to come out first.

I loved the pre-game thread with the screenshot of the start in AU 501, BTW.

[Mountain Sage]

And the challenge is...?

A technical one? Run 5 cities as 4-turn settler pumps from 3900Bc until 500AD...
A philosophical one? No wars, only defensive wars, only wars...
A government one? Switch asap to Feudalism, then stick to it for the rest of the game?
A trading one?No luxuries/resources on your continent/island, no wars to get them?
A speedy one? Fastest win in each category/level?
An unexpected one? capture the bride/queen/king/ whatever win?
A mathematical one? highest score/gold/units...?
A literate one? best DAR of the game?
An unheard one? ....

[DaveV]

Originally posted by Mountain Sage
And the challenge is...?

A technical one? Run 5 cities as 4-turn settler pumps from 3900Bc until 500AD...
A philosophical one? No wars, only defensive wars, only wars...
A government one? Switch asap to Feudalism, then stick to it for the rest of the game?
A trading one?No luxuries/resources on your continent/island, no wars to get them?
A speedy one? Fastest win in each category/level?
An unexpected one? capture the bride/queen/king/ whatever win?
A mathematical one? highest score/gold/units...?
A literate one? best DAR of the game?
An unheard one? ....

Play the game as you like, perhaps?

Not all of us are so jaded with Civ 3 that we need some exotic challenge to spice up the game. I started the last AU and gave up in disgust when the volcano spewed lava all over the iron resource. If someone wants a challenging game, he should play demigod or deity, instead of forcing everyone to follow some pre-defined path.

[jshelr]

post in this thread when it starts so we don't have to keep looking for it!!

[ducki]

Bring it, but give us a week or so to finalize the AU mod.

This is precisely what I'm waiting for. Basically, I'm try to emulate Dom. Once there's a new version of the mod, I can make the Mod Savs(I already have the stock ones) and post the intro.

But I do want to wait for the currently Under Consideration items to be decided and incorporated into the Mod. I'm not sure if I uploaded the start screenshot to my 'poly Notebook or just the intro text - I'll check and try to post a "look what's coming" thread either tonight or tomorrow. Well, after I move all the oil and rubber to be under AI capitols, that is.

Edit: Jeeze, 10 votes for "Bring it!"? I voted for bananas and I'm not even privy to whatever the joke is. Of course, it would have been wrong for me to cast a "real" vote. If you guys are that ready, then get to the issues threads and bang out some solutions/proposals. And don't forget to vote, panel members!

[Rhothaerill]

Bring it! Bring it soon! But wait for the new mod changes first.

[Dominae]

Originally posted by DaveV
Play the game as you like, perhaps?

The last AU (the Power of Seafaring) had a theme, but no particular rules to follow. So it was not that esoteric (although some might argue that the resource distribution was too skewed). I believe the next one will have a theme too, but again no rules.

You can play each scenario/course at the difficulty level of your choice (request Chieftain and Warlord if you really want to play at those difficulties).

That's too bad about the Volcano in your game, but Volcanos are very much part of the standard game now. They're only "esoteric" because you're not used to them (this was my argument for the resource distribution in AU501, by the way).


Dominae

[Rellin]

Bring it.

P.S. I love the word Esoteric, reminds me of this episode of The Family Guy:

After Peter's suggestion for the parade theme, in the episode of Who's The Boss where Tony sees Angela in the shower naked, wins, Lois says "Peter, don't you think that's a bit esoteric?" Then you see a board meeting taking place in Peter's brain, with the word "esoteric" being projected onto a screen, and they are arguing about what it means. One of them says "I think it's a science term!" and another says "Gentlemen, gentlemen.. Esoteric means delicious." Peter say "Lois, Who's The Boss is not a food."

[Krill]

Please bring AU 502 out soon. I may have to start revision for my exams if you don't

[vmxa1]

Rellin that was scary. Knowing the name of the show is bad enough, but knowing the lines.

[Mountain Sage]

Ok, another suggestion:

can we play in groups like AUSG101?
We make teams (3-5 players), decide on a common victory type and choose the best save within our team. Each team has a thread.

Anyone interested?

[nbarclay]

I prefer to play as an individual for the regular AU games. It might be interesting to have another AUSG though.

[ZargonX]

I think another AUSG would be interesting. Especially now that I've moved up to Emperor and could use some feedback