Apoly TEAM CIV IV Demo Game

[conmcb25]

Discuss and sign up here.

Teams or individuals (who eventually want to be on a team)

Im starting this thread because several of us believ e discussion about a team game should be separate from discussion about an SP demo game against the AI.

Lets discuss whatever you want right now, when to start, the kind of map, anything.

Lets just start talking about it because a bunch of us want to get going

If you want to talk about a SP demo game against the AI then please go here: http://apolyton.net/forums/showthrea...hreadid=139844

Strictly for an eventual team game, here is who is signed up:

UPDATED 16 OCTOBER 2005

conmcb25
Beta
Jon Miller
Wittlich
Ennet
NYE
HTower
Zargon_X (after a while)
Snoopy369
Paddy the Scot, and the Horde

[conmcb25]

Betas post kicking this off before the thread got hijacked by the SP crowd Im being funny not picky for Petes sake

Originally posted by Beta
If you are interested - sign up

here .

The purpose of this thread is to start some discussion about the game.

We will need to sort out:

1. timing
2. admins
3. number of teams
4. picking civs
5. what the world looks like

and a very key point IMHO...

6. team balance.

My initial thoughts, and I'm sure there will be lots of discussion regarding 1-5, and everyone chip in as thoughts come to them, but for now, as teams start to coalesce, I would really like to discuss #6. But first 1 thru 5.

1. timing .. probably as soon as enough folks have the game (and we know that won't be long) and a bit of time to get to know the game/

2. admins - I think we have all learned that have a strong admin team is critical

3. Number of teams - six or thereabouts seems to be a number that works, but someone more familiar with civ4 could advise.

4. Picking civs - first come first serve - or I suggest we wait until the teams are formed - and then the admins can randomly assign 1st through nth choice.

5. the world - NOT continents. That breaks the early game down into 2 or 3 minigames, and seriously limits alliance and diplomacy in th early game. More on this later.

6 . Team balance....and what I really think we need to discuss now as teams start to form...

In addition to to the wide range of experience and talents of the members on this site, there is now a critical factor which delineates some players from the others - and that is whether you have been involved in the development and/or testing of Civ4. This clearly would give those players an edge in game mechanics, as they will be familiar with them, and will have had numerous hours of play/test time.

For the sake of a balanced game, I would like to suggest that the members with such experince consider spearding themselves out amonst the teams, as opposed to concentrating in one or two teams. Not only will this ensure a more balanced - and hopefully therefore more enjoyable game - but it will also allow for the sharing of the knowledge and experinece that has been gained by some members with the wider community, thus strenthening Apolyton's overall ability. Because, as we all know, the next inter-site game will not be far behind.

I would like to know how others feel about this, and I would especially like to hear from some of the testers. Maybe I am over-rating the advantage of having been a tester.

[Ennet]

I'd love to join in. =) Unless GoW is ressurected like Vox seem to be, i'd like to join any peaceful trade/diplo civ
And i'd prefer to wait a bit after the initial release until starting the game.

[conmcb25]

I tried to pull the ones I thought would be interested in a TEAM game from the sign up thread.

If I missed someone please post here and Ill add you.

[Jon Miller]

great idea for a thread Conmcb25

I was thinking that the other was a bit confused between those only interested in team demo play (like myself), those only interested in SP demo play (some others, I think), and those who are interested in both (I am sure there are some who have tons of time on their hands)

personally I learned a lot about MP type play from playing (and watching at some points) the PtW game play out (the first one)

I look forward to playing Civ4 in SP, MP, and demo MP

Jon Miller

[snoopy369]

I think i'd like to see the demo game (MP) not start for a few months at least, so we have some understanding of the game before we go off and demogame it

But i'll happily join either way.

[Paddy]

The Horde are interested in such a game.

[conmcb25]

Paddy could you give us a list right now of who you think maybe coming over from the Horde?

The more people we have interested, the sooner we will have our own forum.

Thanks mate.

[OPD]

That would be everyone from the horde, they'll be coming over as a team.

Game specifics will be better left until people have had a chance to look at the game and all can decide on what the best settings should be. For now I think the main issue should be trying to get as many people as possible involved.

[conmcb25]

BKWM
bongo
ChrisiusMaximus
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Grandpa Troll
Iron Jackson
jagjef
James the Scot
Ljube
Makahlua
Nimitz
Omnistar
Paddy the Scot
PLATO
Prot
Rcoutme2
Rubychaser
vovan

This appears to be the current Horde membership list, so you are telling me all these folks are coming over and being part of the Horde?

Thanks

[Beta]

Hey - Dominae is on our team.



He is an admin, and on all teams I believe.

[Aro]

I'm interested!

[Beta]

An Aro sighting!!! He lives, he breathes! He plays democracy games.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by Beta
Hey - Dominae is on our team.



He is an admin, and on all teams I believe.

Its has been changed

[Dominae]

I was never a member of the Horde; they were one of the three teams that refused access to their private forums.

Seeing how the game has progressed (read: degenerated) from the point of view of the other three forums and the general forum, perhaps (without knowing it) they have done me a favor.

I really hope future demogames at Apolyton will not feature such animosity.

Climbing off my high horse: I would like to participate, if possible, but I would like to see what the teams look like before making a decision. Is that all right?