Thread Masters Needed for the Following Topics:

[yin26]

Let's use this thread to post topics that we'd like somebody to Thread Master. There are already a few new topics that will be added today or tomorrow (SPACE EXPLOITATION and THE MANUAL/HELP FILES), but if you think of some more potentially good topics, please list them here. I have one to start us off:

LESSONS LEARNED FROM CtP

Now, if we decide we don't need that or some of the topics we post here, no big deal. But we need a place to post ideas for topics. So, having said that, let the posting begin!

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[JT]

We definatly need something for space. I want Space Cities! This is one of the very few areas in CTP which I liked!

I'd also like underwater cities, but that's another thread.

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[VaderTwo]

How about one for civilizations?

How many do we want?
How many to play in one game?I know JT wants at least 30 civs. BTW for any CTP players, how interesting is it with all of those civs?
Do we want each civ to have its unique advantages/disadvantages like SMAC and AOE?
If yes, then any suggestions?

[Lancer]

Yin26,I'd like to submit my name for the 'borders' threadmaster.You have my email address I'm sure,or I'll just check back here from time to time.
BTW,I've voiced my opinion here in these forums and would like to thank those who made it possible.
Thanks!,Lancer

[yin26]

Lancer,

Can you get your ideas ready for an opening post? It should be titled:

BORDERS: Hosted by Lancer

Please read and sign the Thread Master's Creed, and drop by the War Room often. Welcome aboard! (I hope you're ready for all the paperwork. ).

Yin

p.s. I'll add your name to the list later today.

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[Trachmyr]

How about a thread for an alternate to the basic theme of CIV3... Cities as the primary focus.

There has been a lot of talk about using "Regions" and removing the emphasis of cities on the game.

Roll over subject include nomadic and Indigionous population, and National availability (pooling) of resources (under certain goverments). This is just to name a few.

I would take this thread, if no one who originated the ideas initialy wants it.

I posted my basic ideas on this matter in the Radical thread, but I think that focused debate and brainstorming on this matter might be helpful to determine if this should evolve into a major game focus.

[ember]

I second the need for a thread on regions / alternate production paradims / resourcse managment thread. I could help or take this one on, if needed (it's a topic i'm very interested in, and have a few ideas, just not a whole lot of time) "RESOURCE MANAGMENT: hosted by ember" ?

[yin26]

Trachmyr + ember,

Can you guys decide between each other who would like the Thread Master what thread(s)? The title should be in this format:

THREAD TOPIC (ver1): Hosted by ???

You should read the Thread Masters Creed and The War Room to get up to speed on what your duties would be. If you agree to them, please 'sign' the Creed and start your thread(s). I look forward to seeing you guys help!

Yin

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[ember]

Trachmyr, If you want to have this thread start it up, or e-mail me (i'm not at home till tonight) if not i'll start it up later today when i get back.

[This message has been edited by ember (edited May 22, 1999).]

[Txurce]

Is there a thread to improve the AI's ability? I'm talking about specific actions that strike me as suicidal, such as consistently paying huge amounts of tribute, or declaring war while on virtual life support.

Do these belong in the Diplomacy or AI threads?

Thanks.

[Jeje2]

It just hit me that we are so concerned about how the game should be that we have forgotten how the game should end.
So I suggest a thread:

WINNING CONDITIONS (Ver 1): Hosted by xxx

An idea to start the discussion (This have to be modified)
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Many of us liked the new ways of winning the game in SMAC, only to be disappointed with the missing "end-movie".

In this thread we are to discuss the different ways of winning the game and what, if any, "end-movie" there should be.

Also some criticism has been against the calculating of score. How should the score be calculated? What should/shouldn't affect and how to balance them. (In SMAC go for max population if you want a high scoore. So it is unbalanced.)
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Thread master for DIPLOMACY:
Jeje2

[This message has been edited by Jeje2 (edited May 22, 1999).]

[LordStone1]

I'd love to be the thread master for Civilizations. This has always been a bone of contention with everyone - and it's sparked several arguments over whether America counts as a civilization or whether Nicaraguans actually should be in the game!

[LordStone1]

Shouldn't there also be a terraforming thread? For all discussion re Farms, Roads, Airbases, et cetra...

[LordStone1]

Well, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to go ahead and create a Civilizations thread, titled:

CIVILIZATIONS (ver1.0) hosted by LordStone1

[RINCEWIND_HAS_RETURNED]

My Very First Civ 3 thread will be:

CONURBATIONS - Hosted By Robert