[NEXT GAME DG IV] Size and layout of the map?

[Spiffor]

We continue the process of setting up the next Demogame. Currently, we have decided to play an Epic Game instead of a Conquest. We are now to decide how we want the world to look like.

The question is: "What map properties do you wish to see applied?"

The answers are many, and the poll is multi choice:
1. SIZE Tiny
2. SIZE Small
3. SIZE Standard
4. SIZE Large
5. SIZE Huge
6. SIZE Random
7. GEOGRAPHY Pangaea
8. GEOGRAPHY Continents
9. GEOGRAPHY Archipelago
10. WATER COVERAGE 80% water
11. WATER COVERAGE 70% water
12. WATER COVERAGE 60% water
13. GEOGRAPHY and WATER COVERAGE Random
14. CLIMATE Arid
15. CLIMATE Normal
16. CLIMATE Wet
17. TEMPERATURE Warm
18. TEMPERATURE Temperate
19. TEMPERATURE Cool
20. AGE 3 billion
21. AGE 4 billion
22. AGE 5 billion
23. CLIMATE and TEMPERATURE and AGE Random

Please vote only once per category (ie, one vote among the 6 SIZE options, one vote among the GEOGRAPHY options, etc.) If you wish to vote for a random option that encompasses several categories, please only vote once for the random option.

There will be many other polls that will follow. Here is the list:
1. Epic Game or Conquest Results: Epic Game
2. Map properties / choice of Conquest
3. Difficulty level
4. Choice of the played Civ
5. Use of mods or not
6. (if needed) What mod to use

This poll will be opened until Monday 10 May, 01:00 GMT

[Spiffor]

Dang, we've had one voter so far, and two different votes for map size already

[Spiffor]

I personally think Random geography and climate are no-brainers. It is easier to decide on this, and the game will be more fun, as there will be more surprises in it.

However, I have hesitated on the map size issue. Should we have a huge map like we always did, or should we go for smaller maps, that make games quicker, and easier to manage?
Since only 25 people seem interested in the new game, it seems reasonable to reduce micromanagement with a smaller map. It will also give less work to the president in late-game turns, where he has to push all these units and make all these humongous reports.
However, I can't bear too small maps. The game just goes too quickly on those, and we can hardly develop a feeling of involvement.

That's why I vote for a large map. It will still have an epic feel to it, without being to much a strain for those who dedicate themselves running the game. I think it is a good compromise between epic and practicability

[GhengisFarbâ„¢]

If we play the Feudal version I think a large map with mostly land or a huge map with mostly water and LOTS of opponents.

[conmcb25]

I voted

I hate random, sorry Spiffor, but then again I hate surprises altogether

[Paddy]

tiny map

get into it

wet climate

[MrWhereItsAt]

Small would give us a bit more to do than tiny, but nowhere near the mammoth work of a large or even a regular.

Random is ALWAYS great (climate + temperature + age). Long live the random!

I think a Pangaea map could be good to try - things get good quickly... To make up for the smaller size, only 60% water.

[MrWhereItsAt]

Originally posted by Spiffor

Since only 25 people seem interested in the new game...

Make that 26. I missed another poll.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Feudal, huge, lot's o future Jungle Gazette Ranch slaves opponents.

[BigFurryMonster]

Why is there no option for a human-made map?

[Spiffor]

Is there one that is ready? I wasn't aware of it...

I considered including the option when making the poll, but I thought no map was available. Well, my bad

to people who want a man made map
Please say so in this thread. Also, to those who have voted, but wish a man-made map, now that the option has been brought to your attention, please just tell it in the thread, and say you change your vote. Thanks

[ormuzd]

standard, continets, 60% water, everything else random
However, a human-made would be better if there is (are) volunteer(s) (BFM?)

[BigFurryMonster]

I would love to see a different mapmaker make a map. Afterwards, he and I can share notes :-)

[GhengisFarbâ„¢]

I would rather have a computer made map so EVERYONE can be involved in the DemoGame.

[MrWhereItsAt]

Originally posted by Spiffor
Is there one that is ready? I wasn't aware of it...

Nope, but the last two games have had maps made partly by BFM.