Proposal: Summer Epic Challenge

[nbarclay]

Alexman contributed the idea of modifying tech costs so research can be viable in the early game without being super-easy later on. I went about it a bit differently from how he would have, but he deserves the credit for the basic idea (and I deserve the blame if the implementation turns out to be a disaster ).

[vmxa1]

No blame, it will either be fun or it won't. If not we will all just bail out.
No harm done. It is really an attempt to try something differnt and adds to the life of the game.
Some (maybe me) will find that is more work than they want, some will find the game is killing their machine, but hopefull all will get something out of the game.

[Rhothaerill]

Originally posted by vmxa1
No blame, it will either be fun or it won't. If not we will all just bail out.

...and rail against the creators. Seriously though, kudos to nbarclay, Dominae, Alexman, and all the rest who have put together the various AU courses. You've made our lives a living...well you've made it more fun at least.

Keep up the good work and can't wait to play this one.

[alva]

So, when do we start?

[vmxa1]

Dom said it would be up today,so we will see.

[Dominae]

Gosh, this map is huge!

Scenario will be up within the next half an hour.


Dominae

[Dominae]

Let's start with a screenshot, so that you can all discuss while I get the game threads up.

Try not to pick Industrious, everyone!

As promised, this will be a long and challenging game. It is definitely beatable on your normal difficulty level, but because of the distance between islands, it is going to take an extended period of time to gain the upper hand. Just a warning for those who play for UP.

[Dominae]

Incidentally, if you do not like spoilers, try not to read this thready anymore, as it will surely fill up with advice on how best to tackle the annoying start Dom gave you...

[BigDork]

What??? We don't even start on a river? I see how you are Dom.

Looking forward to getting home and playing.

BigD

[Dominae]

There's a River to the SE (if you look closely).

[Catt]

Good timing - I should have a monkey off my back by tomorrow, meaning time to play some civ on a truly huge map. Hope my laptop can habdle it

I think I'll play England or one of the more traditional sea-faring civs to roleplay a bit . . .

Catt

[burly]

Interesting start. I haven't decided which Civ to play yet. I usually use China or France, but I didn't think they were options. I might try an expansionist, since I've never really used that trait before.

Off Topic:
Dominae - what Graphics mod do you use? I really love the Impresionist-esque landscape graphics I see in your posts. I've been checking out everyone's graphics mods and like that one best.

[vmxa1]

We only had one ind civ, right? If I play any expansion civ it would have to be Abe. Got to see which one are available as I forgot half of them.

[Harovan]

Looks like the watercolor mod.

I'll probably take Spain, btw. England is tempting, but expansionist seems a bit useless on this map.

[BigDork]

I believe this is the list:

Americans
Carthaginians
English
Greeks
Spanish
Vikings


BigD