Interested in a new, fast game?

[Franses]

I intend to start a new PBEM game which I want to be a fast one. To accomplish that I suggest the following approach and rules:

The game will have 6 players. Two players form a team.
The result of a game will be sent to both players of a team. They will play their turn after each other. If one is not available the other teammember is allowed to play both turns.

If the last player of a team e-mails the result of his turn, he also sents a message to all other players. If no such message arrives within 24 hours the turns of the team will be "nexted" by the team that has sent the turn to them. This rule does not apply in case of special circumstances like holidays etc that are announced in advance.

Other suggested rules are:
- Huge map
- Default Map Setting (Goods, Land vs. Water, etc.)
- King Level
- Restless Tribes setting
- No AI
- Fast start (5 settlers, 10000 gold)

All rules open to suggestion.

I have my team complete (me and my son). Do you dare to challenge us? If so, post here and/or sent your e-mail to fransm@europe.com. Define your preferences (Civilization, alias, should the game be rated?) and e-mail address. My team prefers to play Greek (alias Damon Atreides) and Egypt (alias Franses).

I do not have a scenario for a fast start. If you have one I would appreciate your reaction.

Looking forward to your reaction,

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Franses (like Ramses).
[This message has been edited by Franses (edited January 06, 2001).]

[Stavros]

Hi Frances, I would like to play, but am in too many games already, and neglecting other parts of my life to the point of distraction.

But I would still like to offer some constructive criticism. I started a "team" PBEM myself a while back, and had to think about all the pros and cons as well. One argument was that the problem with having the team mates take their turns directly after one another, is that they can have a double attack on an enemy, before the enemy even has a chance to retaliate/reinforce etc.

In practice this will almost never happen I suppose, but it is quite devestating if it does.

[Franses]

Stavros,

Thank you for your remark. A pity you do not take part in the game. But I understand that you can not play them all.

I see your point and had been thinking about this possibility also. My conclusion was that, apart from it being unlikely, a team should anticipate such an attack and take its countermeasures. It is just a new, perhaps even nice, extra element in the game.

Nonetheless, it sure is a good point. Lets see what those who are going to play have to say about it.

Thanks again,

Franses

[Keygen]

Hi Franses,

There is a nice topic for youngbloods to find and play some PBEM games other than this if interested. Youngblood Reqruitment Center (YRC).
There you can challenge others to a new game or join another or find any answer in any question you might have regarding PBEM games.
Of course the best way to challenge people is by posting a new topic as you correctly did .
So for any assistance refer to the YRC .

[This message has been edited by Keygen (edited January 08, 2001).]

[St Jon]

I've never had the position of the 'rolling attack' in CtP but I have in SMAC and it can be utterlly devastating. If the order of play is right, it is by definition in a team game, the impact of a massive air attack and naval bombardment backed up by your ally's air-mobile and marine units straight after can kill a superpower in a single turn. I've both done it and been on the receiving end and it is far more painful than nukes.

[Franses]

Well, what can I do other then surrender to two experienced people. Thank you for your advice. So, I suggest to have the teammembers not play after each other. Before starting the game we will decide what the order to play will be.

[Franses]

Just to be sure. Those who are interested may post here. We do not need a complete team. If you want to participate just post here and we will make up the teams later.
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[420]

I would be interested in playing as this would be my first PBEM.

[420]

I would be interested in playing as this would be my first PBEM.

[Franses]

402,

You are welcome. St. John are you in? If so only two more to go.

Franses

[The True Demosthenes]

Hmmm, fancy a partner Jon?

In the game that is. Oo-er Missus!

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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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www.polthought.freeserve.co.uk

[quinns]

I'm in (if there's still a slot open).

[Franses]

Sure Quinns, you are welcome. It seems we have at least 5 players now and 6 if St Jon is in. I send him a private message to see whether he is in or not.
If he is, we are complete. If not, we need 1 player more.

Franses

[quinns]

Great! Thanks Franses. Would everyone be interested in making this a "rated" game?

By the way, what is current player list for this game?

[Franses]

As St Jon is not in, the player list will be:

Team 1:
The True Demosthenes
PLAYER NEEDED FOR THIS SLOT

Team 2:
420
Quinns

Team 3:
Darth Viper (Greek, alias: Damon Atreides)
Franses (Egypt, alias: Franses)

I would like the game to be rated. Please, let me know if you all agree with the teamsetting and post or mail (fransm@europe.com) me your e-mail address. Also make known whether you want the game to be rated. If I have all the e-mail adresses, I will sent them around so you can decide on the civilizations, aliasses and other things you want to agree upon as a team.

In response to the warnings made by Stavros and St Jon I suggest that the teamplayers will not play after oneanother but we will have a playing order like
Teammembers 1 of all the teams first and after that Teammembers 2 of the teams (in the same order).
Do you all agree on that?

Does anyone of you guys (or someone else reading this post) have a quick start scenario for this game?

Franses


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Franses (like Ramses).
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