Apolyton quickstart Pbem

[slamp]

Hi,

I like Apolyton pack and I want to use it in a pbem game. I think an accelerate start is a good solution to pbem. That's why I write a scenario for Apolyton pack using ideas from Dutcheese mod.
I look for 3 or 4 players to begin a game soon. If you are interesting please leave here your time zone, your e-mail, your nickname, the civilization you want to play.
But, I think you must try the scenario first, because a quickstart is very different than normal start, especially with Apolyton pack.
You could find details about this quickstart at http://slaamp.virtualave.net/ctp/

[This message has been edited by slamp (edited January 03, 2000).]

[Swissy]

I am willing to give it a try. I also like the Apolyton Pak, especially with Awesome AIP's. I have encountered on problem with the QuickStart scenario, once my daughter started a game and got double of everything(two horse archers, two transports, and TWENTY settlers).

Civ: Aztec
Leader: Swisazuma
email: markbalt@aol.com
Time: GMT-6 (CST-US)
[This message has been edited by Swissy (edited January 03, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Swissy (edited January 03, 2000).]

[slamp]

I know this bug. It exists on first version. The problem appears when you have two settlers at the begining (typically chieftain difficulty). I look for a solution to avoid it.

[Jon]

I'd like to have crack as the Germans.
I'll go as Jak and I'm GMT.

What do I need to download/install?

[slamp]

Well we are 4:
- Slamp: Celtic, Slamp II, olivier@daury.net, GMT+1
- Swissy: Aztec, Swisazuma, markbalt@aol.com, GMT-6
- Jon: Germans, Jak, jonfurderer@freeuk.com, GMT
- Don: Assyrians, Don, deveritt@orc.ca, GMT-5
Anyone else ?

At which time could you play ? At which time do you prefer to play ?
- Slamp: 9H - 19H GMT+1 (prefer: 9H-10H and 18H-19H)

Which map size do you want ?
Others rules (difficulties, parameters, etc...) ?

To test the scenario, download it and follows instructions (readme file)

[Swissy]

At GMT -6, the Great Swisazuma will be able to process his turn at the following times:
These are all GMT(with US/CAN time listed second
)
M-F 11H - 12:30H, 1H-5H or 5am -6:30am, 7pm -11pm CST
S&S 14H - 5H OR 8am -11pm CST

As for map, Giagantic is a must as I played a couple of hotseat starts and even on the hugh map Blue will infringe on Orange at the start. There is no-way around it except using the gigantic map. I think we should have one turn before contact, to at least get a shot at the prime real estate near the start position. As for setting, the level does not matter so set it at Diety, I like barbarians running around(especially with Awesome AIP), for world setting I like it cool, wet, some islands and middle or less goods.
[This message has been edited by Swissy (edited January 04, 2000).]

[Jon]

I reckon it's got to be Gigantic.

Apart from that I'll take what I'm given though as a builder rather than a conquerer I would prefer plenty of natural resources.

I'm available 0700 - 0800/1800-1900/0000-0100
All GMT.

[slamp]

I found the bug and delete it. A new version is 0.6
I never played in chieftain mode ;-)

[Swissy]

I am a builder also, I just do not want those monopolies to come to easily. Let's get some import/export going. I am tired of playing net games where I plop down a settler and have 4 goods in the tile, and I am sitting on top of a fifth. No trade offers are made because there are more than enough goods inside the borders. I want player interaction.

[Tilemacho]

Hi could I play in your game????
I live in Greece that is GMT+2 and check my mail eveyday at 8.00-9.00 and 20.00.21.00 local time.
I play deity level for first time and would like the Greeks.

If I can play please tell me what I have to install
Thanks....

[Tilemacho]

Sorry to bother again, but I have a problem with your senario.
I cant load it.
I did everything you said in the readme file but when I go to the Apolyton senario I cant find your senario to start playing???
(I changed the file to scen0004 and the number to 5)
[This message has been edited by Tilemacho (edited January 05, 2000).]

[slamp]

Is there a slic error ?
Did you install Apolyton Pack before ?

Olviier

[Tilemacho]

Yes of course Apolyton Pack works fine.
The problem is that I cant see the scenario to run it.
Should it be in the same place where the 2 world maps and the meditaranian map are located?
[This message has been edited by Tilemacho (edited January 05, 2000).]

[slamp]

[Extract from readme\readme.quickstart.txt]
Installation instruction:
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Unzip the files under \Call To Power\scenarios\Apolyton\
Rename the directory scen00xx using the next number available, for example scen0004
Update the file \Call To Power\scenarios\Apolyton\packlist.txt by increase by one the number on the third line
[end of extract]

You should see something like that:
- scenarios\Apolyton\packlist.txt
- scenarios\Apolyton\default
- scenarios\Apolyton\english
- scenarios\Apolyton\readme
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0000
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0001
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0002
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0003
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004\Scenario.txt
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004\default
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004\english
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004\french
- scenarios\Apolyton\scen0004\readme

Hope this help

[slamp]

I find an other bug :-( I will post a new version soon.