Multiplayer games

[DaveDash]

Hi there, I've been playing CTP2 on and off for a few years now, probably completed the game against the AI around 10 times using a variation of mods.

Anyway, I read a thread a while back of some players who had a 2v2 and it looked a lot of fun.

I was wondering if there are any people here interested in swapping MSN/email addresses or whatever to get some more of those games going? It would be easier to keep in contact that way rather that this forum.

Cheers
Dave

[edit]removed email on some good advice[/edit]

[Jackers]

Hi!
I'm interested. I'll contact you by email after I take all my exams (not earlier than 28 June).

Pozdrawiam
Jacek

[child of Thor]

Re: Multiplayer games

Originally posted by DaveDash
edit.....

(If I get spam there will be hell to pay )

Cheers
Dave

you could edit your post to remove your email and ask people to use the PrivateMail(PM) function, its the envolope icon left of the edit function at the top of your post?

This would give you a bit more control over who sees your email address + peace of mind. Most of us regulars here are good guys, but you never know who is lurking.......anyway thats my advice

[Maquiladora]

There are also bots that scan forums for email tags and whatever else they do, so id either remove it or edit it in a way so it isnt so easy to pickup. ie dave.enrightETC@ILIKESPAMTOOflyingfish.co.nz and remove capitals to send an email.

As far as a MP game goes, most people here and the 4 player game you mention, we all used ICQ to coordinate a game, if you can get that itd be easiest.

Also any newbies shouldnt be afraid (that is if you are) of playing more experienced players, if we play a 2v2 we always partner players up to make it as even a game as possible. Playing on the same team as a more experienced player is one of the best ways to learn too.

[DaveDash]

Thanks for the replies guys -

Ive played a bit of civ1 online. It's absolutely aweful compared to CTP however, but I do consider myself pretty green to MP CTP.

However, experiance is the best teacher right? Ill post my ICQ # when I get home from work.

Also a little OT, I got one of those gain publishing cookies trying to install itself on my computer when I was playing around in my profile.

[EPW]

If you don't have windows xp i would be happy to play some 1v1

As for 2v2 I wwould say the forums are the best way to organize a game rather than email/icq.

[DaveDash]

I do have Windows XP - is Mutliplayer buggy in Windows XP?

I don't think I have ever seen CTP2 crash once actually (yes I have played it a few times too) - this is in single player however, under Windows XP and Windows 2000.

[EPW]

If a player is hosting a game with windows xp, no other players can join that also have xp

[DaveDash]

Well thats stupid. I wonder why?

Maybe "compatibility" mode helps - not that it usually does.

[EPW]

Tryed it. It doesn't. It is stupid.

[Barley]

Welcome Dave & Jackers. Im a fairly regular player but taking a break till August as am training for an Ironman and dont have much time but am perhaps free for the odd game in a week or so.

[Jackers]

Hey great! I'm busy this week but after next Monday I'm free as a bird (3 months of holidays). We'll be in contact

[DCC]

hi,

I want to play too. Wich patche do i have to take? And in wich file i have to run it? Thanks

DCC