CTP PBEM Challenge Ladder -- Aug-2002

[david42one]

I'm having a problem with my challenge match with The birdman. For some reason the file I sent him doesn't want to save. Hatschy and I had the same problem last week, I was wandering if anybody else knows of it? It seems to be very recent, but I know I don't have a virus.

[blackice]

Sure Checkmate let's have at it.

[checkMate]

Ok great, Blackice. I have sent you an email about starting a game. If you don't get it let me know. I may have an old email or some other error.

[checkMate]

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[blackice]

email has not changed in about a year and a half...or so blackicegl@cogeco.ca

[TheBirdMan]

Originally posted by david42one
I'm having a problem with my challenge match with The birdman. For some reason the file I sent him doesn't want to save. Hatschy and I had the same problem last week, I was wandering if anybody else knows of it? It seems to be very recent, but I know I don't have a virus.

Got it (I think).

I have changed compatibilitymode for CivCTP.exe from standard (WIN XP) to Win95. The game uses very long time to save the turn, but it does save it.

I do think, this happens from time to time, therefore I change it back now after playing the turn - then let us see.

[quinns]

Challenge 56 -- checkMate vs. blackice started.

[blackice]

Really? We have not even agreed on the settings yet.

Mind you that is half the challenge

[checkMate]

I think it is your turn to offer something?

[blackice]

It is the only hang I have is modifying my CTP files, I really hate doing that.

Other than that and the fact we are not playing head to head but with AI I think we have a game.

[checkMate]

Do you really play games where you walk around ruins.? That would be rediculous.

[blackice]

Rediculous? Odd word to use, but yes many online games have been played that way and a few PBEM's too. Ruins can be removed without modifying the game files also.

It simply takes a gentlemans agreement also, easy really.

Who is making the map, setting up the game?

What about the AI? Do you not want to go head to head?

[quinns]

Originally posted by checkMate
Do you really play games where you walk around ruins.? That would be rediculous.

It isn't that bad, checkMate. Birdman and I did it in one of our challenge matches. Pretend the ruins are SACRED to both of your civilizations and trespassing would be a desecration! That's not to say that barbarians and other civ's will respect your religious beliefs.

[blackice]

I can make a backup file too, but, barbarians bring 'em on

Other civs makes me think, one can not do it alone, tête à tête that is a test of skill..Is it not?

AI is kinda like having a hired gun to shoot rubber bands at the head of the person opposit you in a chess match. Don't you think?

Or is it more like cannon fodder? Or is that you can use them in your victory...Some what like barbarians. :0)

Barbarians though are more like terrorist's and make the game interesting

AI are like a pest but like terrain they can influence a win.

Any one feel up to loading a game for us? Impartial, if so I will return the favor.

No AI no RUINS lots of barbs

Just though I would ask...

That done I will email you with your clarifications you asked for Checkmated, ;0)

Thanks for the thoughts Quinn

Regards

Blackice


:0)

[checkMate]

They band the rubber bands from rated chess tournaments. But in club play anything goes

Actually I guess we should play dual dual.

Lets play with exactly the standard settings above except GOODS=100% and Diverse=60%.

Go ahead and set it up. I think you create a game, save it. Send me that saved game. Then open the game play a turn and send me that one also. Then we both have blue and orange. First one to win either game wins.