Let's Start an "ACS" (Apolyton Civ Site) Clan

[FrustratedPoet]

It's nice to see that the games are starting already.

Out of curiousity, how long does a typical game take on 1v1? 2v2? on Normal Speed? on Slow Speed?

I realise that it will vary a lot, but a general figure would be useful. I expect that they'll usually take longer than a game against the AI, is that the case?

[Mythrandir_SSTW]

The games I've played so far lasted 60 through 90 minutes. A couple of times it was less than 20 minutes since I managed to classical-gunpowder rush the enemy

[Altus]

With sixty or so "Slow Speed' games behind me, a pretty even mix of "1v1" and 2v2", roughly 80% took 30-40 minutes to complete. The one big exception being an epic "1v1" played last night against Mythrandir. After forty minutes, I saw my win on the hoizon, but each time I drew near he kept snatching my victory away from me. He magnificently turned an imminent loss around - repeatedly. Three hours later it was I who resigned the match, totally exhausted and battle weary. Most of the world control was now his and my economy in disrepair. An epic testament to Mythrandir's quick wit, skill and endurance! Bravo !

[FrustratedPoet]

Thanks guys.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Count me as curious.

Question: Anyone here using dial-up? Is it possible to play 1-1 with dial up?

If it is, I may just be trying out the Aztecs on a few of you...

[albiedamned]

My game against Mythrandir was played at normal speed and lasted about 1 hour 15 minutes I think, thus the game time was probably similar to Altus's 3 hour battle against Mythrandir on slow speed. So the moral of the story is - if you play Mythrandir, make sure you don't have to be somewhere soon!

Regarding dial-up, you certainly can play with it, but the GameSpy interface shows the ping time. So some people might notice your slower ping times and not want to play with you. 1v1 is probably your best bet, since I guess that runs the fastest (smaller map, less units, less AI etc.). I would go on GameSpy and create a game with a clear name like "Dialup 1v1" or something like that, so that anyone who jumps into your game will know what to expect.

[albiedamned]

Diplomacy Game Tonight

Is anyone interested in getting together a big diplomacy game tonight? Respond back here if you're interested and mention what time is good for you.

[Timeline]

I will play a diplomacy game, but I gotta play on normal speed, slow is just too......well slow! for me anyway.

I will be on 10:15pm EST time, and I can maybe host if I need to. (anyone know how to eliminate these pop ups in windows XP when your not running a firewall?).

Hope to see some ACS members on tonight!

[UnOrthOdOx]

If there is someone willing to try out a dial up with me, Ill be getting online to try it out tomorrow night (tonight and most of the day tomorrow Im too busy to play at all) around 11:00 PM EST.

[Mythrandir_SSTW]

Originally posted by Timeline
I will play a diplomacy game, but I gotta play on normal speed, slow is just too......well slow! for me anyway.

That's what I thought when I started playing vs Altus. But I can assure you, once in Modern Age, slow has become too fast


(btw. I'm not playing today because for some reason my hands hurt, could it be because I played RoN for 10 hours yesterday?



(btw Altus and albiedamned, these are the two longest RoN games I've played, usually I manage to kill off the enemy (or get killed myself) in or before modern age.

Hopefully I'll see you and other Apolyton players tomorrow night

[Ivellios]

Originally posted by Mythrandir_SSTW


That's what I thought when I started playing vs Altus. But I can assure you, once in Modern Age, slow has become too fast

Indeed, Modern Age is almost unplayable on Normal speeds Slow also gives you more of a Civ-like feeling.

[Carch]

Over on RON Heaven some players are setting up a "non-clan" clan with similar goals. Check out this thread for info on the "APC" (Average Players Clan) clan:

http://ron.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=st&fn=1&tn=1638&st=recent&f=1,1638,0,10

[albiedamned]

Cool. I just read that thread, and it does sound like they are kindred spirits.. Looks like they've designated room 6 as the gathering spot. So why don't we check out room 6 as well? I know everyone is basically in room 0 right now, so it will take a leap of faith to go to room 6. I'll try to bounce back and forth between the rooms for now myself.

[FrustratedPoet]

Wow, just played my first evening of RON MP and I must say that it was great fun!

I saw a few of you online (I'm ACS_Poet) and added you to my buddy list - sorry I didn't offer to play with you, but I had arranged to meet a friend from another forum for a few games this evening.

I'll catch you guys another day.

(btw, I suck at this game. )

[albiedamned]

I'll be online soon myself. I'm listening to the TSNCentral interview right now (see Bridger's post).