Proposal: Summer Epic Challenge

[nbarclay]

Here's a .bix with my settings, using the graduated tech cost scaling I described earlier. For the 1.25x cost techs, I rounded in the direction of an even number when faced with a choice, so Philosophy is cost 8 and Literature and Code of Laws are cost 12. Note that I replaced the Standard map size with my 250x250 monster; I figured I'd leave room to add two smaller and two larger sizes later on the off chance that I might want to someday. Dominae should be able to add a custom map to this to set up our official scenario, and the .bix can also be used as is to generate your own monster map games with whatever settings you want. (If someone wants to experiment with how well my tech settings work, you're welcome to; I'd love to do it myself but I won't have time.) Note that this is based on standard rules, not on the AU Mod.

Nathan

[Dominae]

I'll get on to it. No AU mod. I hope everyone (alexman included!) has fun on this one.




Dominae

[burly]

WOOHOOO! I'm rarin' to start! All this talk of tech/research changes boggles me, I'll leave it to the experts. I'll just try to enjoy playing the results.

[BigDork]

Schweet!!!!!

I haven't played Civ3 in over two weeks now. I dunno, 208 kinda made me lose interest in the game for a while. But the last couple of days I've been itchin' to get back into it. Now this comes along.

Good job guys. I like the idea a lot too. I just hope my computer can handle it.

BigD

[Master Zen]

Originally posted by GhengisFarb
I'm in, I like HUGMONGOUS maps unlike the bulk of Civ3ers who appear to despise them.

I don't despise them, it's my P3 500 that does...

for that same reason count me out..

(which'll also give me more time to actually finish AU208 since I've only played like 50 turns... from what I'm hearing it's worse than I thought... )

[Konquest02]

Great! I can't wait to play this one!!

[Dominae]

It takes my system over a minute and a half to generate the maps for this one...


Dominae

[Yahweh Sabaoth]

I can't wait to play this one. The sun will never set on my [insert civ name here] Empire.

[Dominae]

AU307 (this game) will be ready later on in the day sometime (just in time to think about the game all day Friday at work!).


Dominae

[alva]

Hmm, it's been a while since since I played a game, but this one seems like fun, coun me in.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Hmm, having recently upgraded computers, Ill try to tackle this beast as well.

[vmxa1]

Wow it took aout 18 seconds to gen a map using that bix. It went 3/4 done instantly and then paused for about 17-18 seconds before finishing.

[Catt]

Seems I missed out on all the discussion of game parameters and just get to play the game with the changes suggested by those with more interest and knowledge in making it all work well . . .

Mission accomplished

Catt

[vmxa1]

Really only Nathan and Dom had any impact so don't feel bad. The rest of us are just along for the ride.
At least we will not have to wait long to start the abuse, I mean fun.

Thanks to both BTW.

[BigDork]

I'm really looking forward to this. I have a three day weekend coming up and nothing planned. Well, now I have something planned. Hopefully my wife doesn't mind.
BigD