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  • Maquiladora
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    Where can I download the quick-start mod? Is it used on the ladder even? I would like to give it a go if it's still used.

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  • Grandpa Troll
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    Originally posted by ricketyclik


    ... Or, you could run the ctp executable in windows compatibility mode, set to windows xp. Works for me
    hmm..I guess I could have a game or two if somone wants a go

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  • ricketyclik
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    Originally posted by quinns

    I looked on the internet and found the following regarding Vista and CtP. Apparently there has been some success running CtP via a virtual machine running Windows 98 or XP. See below quote from CivFanatics forum:

    Posted by Slinky360 July 2007 -- "Maybe everybody already knows this, but i will post for those who dont. I had trouble getting ctp to run on my vista system (kept crashing to desktop). After looking around on the net for options, i came across Virtual PC 2007. This is available free for download at microsoft and it lets you run other operating systems inside a window. You will need the original os cd. I installed win98. The program gives the guest os part of your hard drive to use. Once more, the guest os (win98 in my case) had no trouble using my sound card, graphics card, etc... In the past i have had lots of trouble setting up a dual boot os, only to find win98 could not use my hardware. Now ive installed ctp on the guest os (win98) and it runs no probs.
    ... Or, you could run the ctp executable in windows compatibility mode, set to windows xp. Works for me

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  • quinns
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    OP? Oh... duh
    That's great to hear Gramps! I remember that you were in so much pain, I really felt bad for you. The surgeries worked!

    I looked on the internet and found the following regarding Vista and CtP. Apparently there has been some success running CtP via a virtual machine running Windows 98 or XP. See below quote from CivFanatics forum:

    Posted by Slinky360 July 2007 -- "Maybe everybody already knows this, but i will post for those who dont. I had trouble getting ctp to run on my vista system (kept crashing to desktop). After looking around on the net for options, i came across Virtual PC 2007. This is available free for download at microsoft and it lets you run other operating systems inside a window. You will need the original os cd. I installed win98. The program gives the guest os part of your hard drive to use. Once more, the guest os (win98 in my case) had no trouble using my sound card, graphics card, etc... In the past i have had lots of trouble setting up a dual boot os, only to find win98 could not use my hardware. Now ive installed ctp on the guest os (win98) and it runs no probs.

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  • Grandpa Troll
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    Originally posted by quinns
    Challenge #160 thehappies def. Cuaich updated. Congrats Happy Man! When did it end and how many turns?

    Grandpa -- I don't think too many people use Vista here... at least I don't. How is your health? And what is "OP" for us "good folks"??
    My surgeries, all 4 have gotten me almost pain fre, thanks to God! I ended up with a metal plate, a bone graft and 11 screws in my left wrist, nothing left, everything was removed surgically due to being torn out in accident. Now the attorneys can settle on what I get, a mere pennance i assuree you.

    the OP refers to Opening Post

    Frog -- I take it from Rickety that you are sandbaggin' I believe that is true seeing as how I'm currently playing you and you are very good.

    Keygen -- Sorry, I forgot to mention your help with the ladder. Thanks! I'll take it from here if no one objects.

    Maquila -- Hope you join our humble group!

    Thehappies explains the system very well. Please heed his notes if you have questions about how the CTP PBEM Ladder works.

    So how about my suggestion of starting from 1-Jan-2006 to determine new rankings? Yes, no, maybe so?
    If I could figure out how to get CTPand Vista to match up, I would be a whooping boy for someone and since you folks know me, aint no sandbags here in old Trolldom

    Best of fortunes one and all

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  • quinns
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    Challenge #160 thehappies def. Cuaich updated. Congrats Happy Man! When did it end and how many turns?

    Grandpa -- I don't think too many people use Vista here... at least I don't. How is your health? And what is "OP" for us "good folks"??

    Frog -- I take it from Rickety that you are sandbaggin' I believe that is true seeing as how I'm currently playing you and you are very good.

    Keygen -- Sorry, I forgot to mention your help with the ladder. Thanks! I'll take it from here if no one objects.

    Maquila -- Hope you join our humble group!

    Thehappies explains the system very well. Please heed his notes if you have questions about how the CTP PBEM Ladder works.

    So how about my suggestion of starting from 1-Jan-2006 to determine new rankings? Yes, no, maybe so?

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  • ricketyclik
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    Re: Count me in

    Originally posted by HornedFrog
    This is all new to me being a newcomer, and I have a couple of questions and/or suggestions...

    2. I have never played a solo game against an AI. Do I have to wait until its completed to join the Ladder?
    Don't listen to him, he's deity level.

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  • Maquiladora
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    Originally posted by thehappies
    Are Maquiladora, Grandpa Troll and Keygen signing on to the ladder?
    I might do in the future, will keep an eye on the thread for the moment.

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  • Grandpa Troll
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    Originally posted by thehappies
    I think there are recommended starting conditions, but nobody is held to it because it's fun to mix things up. You can use a quick start mod or not--whatever you choose as long as you both agree. In the current match I have with Cuaich we each control two civs and there are no AI. In our last match we each controlled one civ and there were two AI civs. Variety is the spice of life! In my opinion, you can challenge whoever you want, but those more than a couple spots above you can refuse a challenge. You are somewhat obligated to accept challenges from those near your ranking on the ladder. Are Maquiladora, Grandpa Troll and Keygen signing on to the ladder? That would boost our numbers a bit. Horned Frog--you gotta work on dancemasseuse to get him on here too. He'll tear this place up. How's that game between him and Birdman going?

    ~ahem~

    Originally posted by Grandpa Troll
    Hows Vista and CTP?

    Just asking good folks....

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  • thehappies
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    I think there are recommended starting conditions, but nobody is held to it because it's fun to mix things up. You can use a quick start mod or not--whatever you choose as long as you both agree. In the current match I have with Cuaich we each control two civs and there are no AI. In our last match we each controlled one civ and there were two AI civs. Variety is the spice of life! In my opinion, you can challenge whoever you want, but those more than a couple spots above you can refuse a challenge. You are somewhat obligated to accept challenges from those near your ranking on the ladder. Are Maquiladora, Grandpa Troll and Keygen signing on to the ladder? That would boost our numbers a bit. Horned Frog--you gotta work on dancemasseuse to get him on here too. He'll tear this place up. How's that game between him and Birdman going?

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  • Grandpa Troll
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    Check OP, it shares the current rules good folks

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  • Keygen
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    Thanks quinns for taking care of this

    My 'reign' has been anything but noticeable

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  • Grandpa Troll
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    Re: Count me in

    Originally posted by HornedFrog
    This is all new to me being a newcomer, and I have a couple of questions and/or suggestions.

    1. Why not set up a scenario with the standard game in it and a fast start mod like Mod Lite?

    2. I have never played a solo game against an AI. Do I have to wait until its completed to join the Ladder?

    3, This list seems to be really out of date with most not active. Is someone going to cull it before we start? How about everyone interested signing up and building a new ladder using old scores. New ones like me get one free chance starting off to challenge anyone on it.Or, start at the bottom and work your way up.

    4.Who maintains the ladder/ That is, to whom do you report a win/loss and who updates the ladder?
    Probably Quinns, maybe Keygen or even Maquiladora

    Start with BAID (which you say you have never done, correct?)

    I would imagine you could just offer a challenge, and start at bottom of list


    Seems to me, no more than 2 spots above where your position is was the rule

    Of course, the persons in charge could take into consideration activity as a minimum criteria

    Hope this helps

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  • HornedFrog
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    Count me in

    This is all new to me being a newcomer, and I have a couple of questions and/or suggestions.

    1. Why not set up a scenario with the standard game in it and a fast start mod like Mod Lite?

    2. I have never played a solo game against an AI. Do I have to wait until its completed to join the Ladder?

    3, This list seems to be really out of date with most not active. Is someone going to cull it before we start? How about everyone interested signing up and building a new ladder using old scores. New ones like me get one free chance starting off to challenge anyone on it.Or, start at the bottom and work your way up.

    4.Who maintains the ladder/ That is, to whom do you report a win/loss and who updates the ladder?

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  • Cuaich
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    The Happies did indeed beat me...much to my chagrin. We are currently on Turn 106 of the rematch, and I plan on dismantling him limb from limb.



    I am also playing a game with Horned Frog (Ken Pierce)...not sure if he is on the ladder, but I think we talked about making it a ladder game. We started around July 21 I think.

    Good to see we aren't dead yet! Anyone else up for a game?

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