Suggestions for the Multiplayer Expansion.

[John Paul Jones]

If anyone from Firaxis is still browsing the boards, I have a couple of suggestions for the Multiplayer Expansion.

1. A centalized Firaxis server showing all TCP/IP games in progress. Free host servers would also be a bonus.

2. A ranking sytem compiled from the end-results of these games - http://ngworldstats.com/ could be used for this.

3. For PBEM/Hotseat games:
It should be easy enough to implement a replay of all visible activity (especially combat) by other players/the AI at the start of a player's turn (as opposed to getting a pop-up box summary)

If anyone else has any more suggestions - post 'em here !

[civman2000]

Re: Suggestions for the Multiplayer Expansion.

Originally posted by John Paul Jones
3. For PBEM/Hotseat games:
It should be easy enough to implement a replay of all visible activity (especially combat) by other players/the AI at the start of a player's turn (as opposed to getting a pop-up box summary)

Like in CtP?

[korn469]

cooperative victory is a must

[JimMac]

Another 'must' is: starting positions of equal 'value' for all the human players

[Da_cOmRaDe_MiKe]

just use the test of time multiplayer for civ3... would be the besta s it was so easy to use...

[Fitz]

Clear specification of TCP/UDP port forwarding settings to be used when hosting from behind a firewall, and playing (ie joining a hosted game) from behind a firewall.