So Who is the best at CTP??? - A contest, ENTER NOW!

[Solver]

OK, here's what we have. A huge, ruin-cleaned, premade map, with a copy of it being sent to everyone who wants it. Both land and water on the map, with enough starting landmass, but some quite tasty islands to colonize, and a landbridge between the starting players might be good, too.

On the one hand, I believe Keygen could to the map. OTOH, alas he's not always quick in making his job, it does sometimes last for more time than it appears it should - no offence, Keyg, but these are the facts.

Anyone else got the guts to design the map?

[J Bytheway]

I might give this a go. What format do you want the map in? IIRC, it can be a scenario or a saved game or something with /exportmap which I don't really know about.

[Gavrushka]

Originally posted by J Bytheway
I might give this a go. What format do you want the map in? IIRC, it can be a scenario or a saved game or something with /exportmap which I don't really know about.

I think saved game format would be best Jbytheway, and thank you for the kind offer..... I started on the ouline of a map... I think that an Earth world would be best - there will only be two players each in identical start locs on opposite sides of the world - I did an outline map idea, but goosed it up.... I can email that if you like.... Problem is I accidentally closed the cheat mode screen half way through changes, with start locs stilll on water!

[J Bytheway]

Yes please. Is that a single player saved game (with one AI)?

[filix]

Originally posted by Gavrushka
I have a map, which incorporates all areas of the game - it is four Islands, Identical, with a land bridge and single mountains at sea with 4 whales to each mountain.... The map was created by quinns, I am playing for the second time on this map, you learn an enormous amount from it, I will send it to you tonight...

Hey Gav give the map to everyone!!
We want to practise too
Have anyone a quite similar map, like the map we are going to play?

[Gavrushka]

I DO NOT HAVE THAT MAP!!!! That post is several months old..... JBytheway is designing a map for the game.... we will all get to see it at the same time, and practice playing on it!

[berXpert]

Hi guys,

why are you searching for the best in CTP if every one knows that I AM

Well I can't play to show you it's true but you must believe me

BTW I'm a french guy know... and some cities are rioting here, ask Zobo or watch the news... oh and if they talk about Rennes maybe you could see me at TV

[Gavrushka]

BER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You WILL be in the competition.... you will be back in 6 weeks yes?? NO PROBS competition will run for some months!

[Solver]

Sure Ber will be there... noone's going to let him away.

[filix]

Originally posted by Gavrushka
... - there will only be two players each in identical start locs on opposite sides of the world - ...

Thanks Jbytheway; I know it's a lot of work
=>Earth world
=>Enough Mountains (That means Mountains almost everywhere )
=> river is always nice
=> i really hope both startingpositions are 100% equal. You will need a calculator for counting the hexes of plains, river, wood, hills and so on...
Im sure that will take weeks or Months or perhaps even years to finsh the map, but im sure you are not soooo lazy as Solver said
Im pleased to see the map soon.
PS: Come on guys everyone is whining because of the maps, help
Jbytheway to do his job!

[Paulno1]

I tend to think the game should try not to be made to artificial, hence 90% mountains is a bit extreme. Bit of hills forest and mountains would be nice 50 % goods would be nice, More strategic with less goods. Was it decided whether it was going to be land or island game ? i presume mostly islands.
But i aint fussy lol.

[Catete]

I suggest not to use a premade map. I don't like the idea of studying it before playing the game because you will know where the goods are and so on. I prefer the idea of 3 restarts per player. One player will have better land that's for sure, but that's the game, you are not going to have bad luck in all your games.
Some players prefer to play water maps and others land. To solve this I suggest to play 2 games against each players and host will decide which kind of map they are going to play. We can agree some rules in the forum for example the use of wonders, gold limit, piracy and so on.
It's only my opinion, but I think it's easier.

[Gavrushka]

Catete very good point.... and again comes down to who is best... If we all play a land and island game (two very different games) we get a much clearer idea... and across 20-30 games luck evens out... AND another superb idea that I played last night - you have to gift ANY tech you find in ruins to other player immediately!

[J Bytheway]

Just to allay your fears, I am working on the map. I have finished the two main continents. I predict 3 or 4 more evenings work. I'm certainly not making it 90% mountains! There is even some swamp (but not much, and I put it there for a good reason).

I am obviously biased but I think a premade map is better. Restarts would improve matters, but I think it's vital that ruins be cleared - you can only gift the tech once you've met the other player!

Of course, it wouldn't be hard to change the game rules to eliminate ruins but most people seem averse to doing so and it adds further possibility for losses of sync.

[Solver]

Nah, the premaid map will be mostly land, but with some good water.