Looking for two or three other newbies for a PBEM

[dfy]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for two or three newbies like me who would like to try a PBEM.
My skills are rather low, I can beat Transcend AI, though not everytime I try, so I don't think it's any use playing with the veterans, eh ? If you feel like me, post here.

Some additional info:

-I'm running the Loki Linux Port - I'm not sure whether this will cause problems - we'll see about that.
-I don't know how to set up a PBEM, but I guess we'll find a CMN.
-I don't care about whether we'll use SMAC or SMAX, I'd like to play Uni though.
-I'd like to use standard alpha(x).txt, and no pushed AI, but I'm definitely willing to discuss this.
-My timezone: CET(Berlin). I'm unsure about whether to start as TCP/IP - I guess it'd be easier starting as PBEM right away.

Looking forward to you

dfy

[Leon Trotsky]

Re: Looking for two or three other newbies for a PBEM

Originally posted by dfy
I'm looking for two or three newbies like me who would like to try a PBEM.
My skills are rather low, I can beat Transcend AI, though not everytime I try, so I don't think it's any use playing with the veterans, eh ? If you feel like me, post here.

You may have trouble playing with the most aggresive players, who would probably send five impact rovers towards your headquarters while it is still defended by a single scout patrol. You might want to consider signing up in the Ladies' Tea Party, a game for irreparable builders.

Sorry for hijacking your thread... back on topic, may I join this game? I am a newbie myself.

[Mid]

I'd also like to join, as I'm another newbie.

SMAC or SMACX is great, and I'll take any faction.

[Vaniver]

I'd be interested in joining.

[dfy]

Sounds great! Any suggestions/requests regarding rules?
Anyone volunteering as a CMN?

[Senethro]

I offer my services.

What kind of map would you like and how would you like the game to feel?

I also recommend that you all begin with a size 3 base with a couple of facilities and 2 colony pods. Speeds up the game somewhat.

[Kyttn]

Oooh count me in

/naab salute ^^

Kyttn

[dfy]

Many thanks Senethro!

Well, my suggestions:

Large map, personally I like the more islandish kind of map
Average native life (I like rare too, but I don't think many others do)
Fair starting positions, some 2-nut-tiles in the area for sensible early expansion
Difficulty: Well, Transcend of course
Size 3 base sounds good to me - free Rec Tanks and Commons maybe?
No extra tech to start with though

Of course that's just my opinion, so if anyone disagrees, raise your voice.

Some technical questions:
I have never played a PBEM before. Anything I need to know? Will the CMN just send the first turn to the first player, who will play the turn and send it on etc?

edit: Seems we're 5 players:

dfy - University - yeti-existsNOSPAM (at) gmx (dot) de
Leon Trotsky - ? - ?
Mid - ? - ?
Vaniver - ? - ?
Kyttn - ? - ?

Do all of you have SMAX available?

[Vaniver]

I'm fine with rare life, but average might be better.

Large would be good, and probably something islandish, although that might make it favor builders some.

I'll go with Morgan, and my email is vaniver at gmail dot com

[edit]I currently do not have SMAX. I should within a week or so.

[Mid]

sam AT technomyth DOT co DOT uk

I really don't mind about my faction - there are some I've not tried yet, but I've never stuck with any.

[Senethro]

Note: Duplicate factions are available.

The University, Hive and Drones are thought to be strong and easy to play.
Morgan is strong but the hardest faction to play.
The PKs, Gaians, Cyborgs, Angels are easy to play but hard to play well.
The Believers, Pirates, Cult and Spartans are weak and difficult to play.

The Progenitor factions are banned from online play.

With no AIs a large map might feel a little empty. Keep in mind that I'll also space you as far as possible from each other. You might want to consider Standard size.

[Vaniver]

Note: Duplicate factions are available.

I'm assuming that's only true if we're playing SMAX, with the custom factions option, right?

If there are no AIs, then definitely standard.

[dfy]

No AI wasn't what I was initially thinking about, but as we're 5 players, it seems like an interesting option. Standard is fine then, higher tech rates will speed up the game somewhat.

[Mid]

Hmm - I'll take the Gaians, if that's okay (I may as well try to learn a faction for once!).

[dfy]

What's up with the rest of you? Faction choices anyone ?

Settings so far:

Game CMNed
Transcend
5 Human, No AI

Map size       |Standard
Ocean		|50/Islands
Erosion		|Aver
Life		   |Aver
Clouds		|Dense (whatever proved most humid squares)
Difficulty	  |Transcend

Transcend	|Yes
Diplomatic	|Yes
Economic	|Yes
Cooperative	|No
Do or Die	|Yes
Flexible start	|No
Tech stag	|No
Spoils of war	|No
Blind research	|No
Intense riv	|No
No survey	|Yes
No scatter	|No
No rnd events	|No
Time Warp	|No
Iron man	|No
Rand person	|No
Rand social	|No

dfy - University - yeti-existsNOSPAM (ta) gmx (tod) de
Leon Trotsky - ? - ?
Mid - Gaians - samNOSPAM (ta) technomyth (tod) co (tod) uk
Vaniver - Morganites - vaniverNOSPAM (ta) gmail (tod) com
Kyttn - ? - ?