PBEM #2

[notyoueither]

Well, that other game seems to be full. So maybe a second game would be in order.

I would prefer 4 players, 4 AIs.

Other settings?

Who wants some?

Game(s) #2 List
alva848*
Dominae
Edgar Newt
FrustratedPoet*
GhengisFarb
KingSponge
notyoueither
phelonius
Reggy
SlightlyMadman
Sir Ralph
Theseus
zeh

* Waiting for PTW to arrive in Europe

[Harovan]

Hey, I think I'm in .

After I get the game, that is...

[GhengisFarbâ„¢]

What the heck is a PBEM, anyway?

If it doesn't hurt I'm willing to try.

[Harovan]

It's "play by email". And no, it doesn't hurt.

[notyoueither]

Sir Ralph, are you taking them up on the offer to get the US English version sooner?

/Edit. Darn, that news item doesn't say earlier, does it?

[GhengisFarbâ„¢]

Originally posted by Sir Ralph
It's "play by email". And no, it doesn't hurt.

Why do I have the feeling that playing a play by email Civ 3 game against Sir Ralph probably WOULD hurt?

[Harovan]

Originally posted by notyoueither
Sir Ralph, are you taking them up on the offer to get the US English version sooner?

/Edit. Darn, that news item doesn't say earlier, does it?

I'm expecting it within next week. Okaysoft announced the release date Nov 4th, while they still thought that Infogrames releases it Nov 1st. So in fact, now the release may be even earlier. To release it later would be pointless, because the CD of the German version, announced for Nov 21st, contains the US version as well, but costs less (€29.50, as opposed to €41.50).

If you can't wait that long, go ahead and start without me, I'm sure I'll find another party.

EDIT (Update): Just phoned Okaysoft. They said they ship it next Monday or Tuesday. So I think I'll have it next Wednesday (Nov 6th) at the latest.

[Harovan]

Originally posted by GhengisFarb

Why do I have the feeling that playing a play by email Civ 3 game against Sir Ralph probably WOULD hurt?

Surprise, surprise, but I actually never played Civ3 MP before. So you're welcome to whack my undefended settlers.

[notyoueither]

Sir Ralph. I will happily wait.

Do you think we can get Theseus in this? That would be good.

[Keygen]

So you sign up for PBEM

I guess as a European I will have to wait for a month to see it in the stores and I certainly will start a few PBEM games.

For people that have no experience in PBEM games know that the more players and the larger the map is the longer it will take to finish. Most of the delay comes from the players and not the game itself so having a game finished after 1-2 years, even more it will probably be the most likely. But then again it greatly depends from the player that join and how reliable are in speed and time durability

Have a good game

[Harovan]

Originally posted by notyoueither
Do you think we can get Theseus in this? That would be good.

Yea it would. I PM'd him a link to this thread, I'm hoping he'll show up.

[alva]

Why have an AI in it?????????

btw: Kicking Theseus' but sounds very appealing

[Harovan]

I agree, that more human players add more diversity and fun, but keep in mind, that each human player makes the game slower. That's PBEM, not turnless MP . And about Theseus' butt, well, kick or be kicked, time will show .

[Theseus]

My butt shall remain pure...

Actually, I've never played any kind of Civ MP either, so be gentle.

I'm in... I'm getting PTW today or tomorrow.

[SlightlyMadman]

You can count me in, if there's still space.

Anybody who wants a slightly more organized sign-up utility, I banged out a simple PHP script to handle game signup. It's not quite done yet, but you can create games and sign up for them.

When it's finished (hopefully soon), it will handle uploading saved games and taking turns, too.

http://www.slightlymad.net/pbem/

Edit: changed url