Re: Another slugfest?
 

I'll take Marignon, cant miss out on a Slugfest.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

There are only a couple more spots open in this game however (two or three), so you will need to join soon if you are interested.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I think this is who we have so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pythium = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Remember Deccan wanted to play also but isnt he going to be gone for like 3 weeks? We should wait for him though.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I agree with Aku.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

If you're willing to have a total rookie (zero MP experience) in the game, I'd be interested in joining your next slugfest. I suspect it would be quite a learning experience... complete with punishing body blows and vicious head shots. <grin>

Re: Another slugfest?
 

While I am in no position of authoritiy, I hereby welcome you to the Slugfest, Warhawk. MP Dominions is wicked fun. (What nation would you like to play?)

However, it sounds like we're going to delay the start of the game until our buddy, Deccan, returns from his extended vacation.

In the meantime, Warhawk, you might be able to join the "Song of the Blade" game that is about to start. It looks like they are looking for 1 more player.

So, here we are so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pythium = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike
7. ????? = Warhawk
8. ????? = Deccan

Can I get anybody a drink while we wait? [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Martini.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Martini.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Martini.gif[/img]

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Thanks, PashaDawg! I look forward to a sound thrashing... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

I can actually make good use of the delay to learn a new nation, as the ones I play most often have already been chosen. I think I'll go with Arcoscephale - they look like they have a very nice selection of gear to play with.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Yeah Arco is a very good nation to learn Dominions .
I started my first mp game with arco and luckily survived until the endgame until only me and pickles were left . We declared the game a draw then because we didn't know ways to combat vampire hordes at that time yet http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif .
This game should have been my 2nd MP game but the MP game where i signed first , newbiegame 1 delayed a few weeks and so my Arcogame was in fact my first MP game http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Ok, here we are so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pythium = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike
7. Arco = Warhawk
8. ????? = Deccan

We have room for 2 more players.

At some point, I think it would be good to start a new thread, but let's wait until we're ready to start the game.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

If this game isn't going to start for 3 weeks, I'll join. I'll take C'tis, but if Deccan (or anyone else) wants them, I can take another nation.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I'd like to be in on the new game. I'll try Vanhiem. Hopefully I've learned a little and will be more of a challenge... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Thanks.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Ok, here we are so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pythium = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike
7. Arco = Warhawk
8. ????? = Deccan
9. Vanhiem = Curious Cat
10. C'Tis = Oversway

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Would anyone mind if I took Man instead? Despite Arco's obvious advantages, I'm just enjoying playing Man in SP a lot more...

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Machaka has no objection.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

With my other games wrapping up now, I seem to have a bit more time on my hands. I am down to one HUGE game on a MASSIVE map which will last another year or so, a second game in which I am quickly losing in a 4 against 1 (I will soon be going AI after all my armies and mages die), and a third small game (Song of the Blade) which just started.

If the newest Slugfest game is going to take place on a smallish map (like Inland?) with a decent victory condition setting (meaning NOT TA), then I would like to join as T'ien Ch'i. I have really been wanting to check out the race which is supposedly the worst MP nation in the game.

I always did like a challenge...

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Welcome, Panther. I think we are just waiting for Deccan to return.

Ok, here we are so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pythium = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike
7. Man = Warhawk
8. ????? = Deccan
9. Vanhiem = Curious Cat
10. C'Tis = Oversway
11. T'ien Chi = Dah Panthah

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I would suggest banning caelum from this game .

If still possible i would like to change my nation into Pangenea http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Just curious, was there a consensus about rules for the game? I assume we'll use the most recent pretender mod, but what about other mods, etc. There was a bit of discussion a while back, but I didn't get a sense of agreement on all of the other details.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

My vote is for Zens pretender, scales, and spell balance mods, whatever the latest versions are at the start of the game.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Anybody know when Deccan is expected back? And, he might be distracted by other games. I will try to email him.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Just got Pasha's e-mail. Sorry, I didn't know that you were waiting on me. Please don't bother waiting as I won't be able to play any Dom2 for at least another couple of weeks.

One observation though: I thought you guys wanted to avoid another epic game. It looks to me like 11 players is already epic-sized...

Personally, when I get back into Dom2, I'd prefer something smaller, like 7-8 players max.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Eeeeek!! Boron as Pan!! Eeeeek!!

Current players
 

Ok, here we are so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11
2. Ulm = Beorne
3. Mictlan = Aku
4. Pan = Boron
5. Machaka = Pashadawg
6. Marignon = Steerpike
7. Man = Warhawk
8. Vanhiem = Curious Cat
9. C'Tis = Oversway
10. T'ien Chi = Dah Panthah

The only mod that I am familiar with is Zen's Pretender Mod, which is fine with me.

Did we decide on a map, etc?

Re: Current players
 

I doubt anyone disagrees with using Zen's pretender mod?

I'm lobbying for his other mods (scale and spells) as well. C'mon everyone, it'll be fun http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

I figured the settings would be the same as the last game? Havn't thought about the map yet...

Re: Current players
 

I haven't tried any of Zen's mods, so I'm not in a good position to comment on their value. Hmm, maybe I'll quickly download the pretender mod and take a look...

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Yeah i get headaches in my current pythium game . There Pan is now at war with me and might win the war http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/mad.gif . At least even if i win i will be quite crippled and my further success chances will be rather bad http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/evil.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/Sick.gif .
So i begin to like pangenea with my recent experiences http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif .

In a now over game where i was also Pythium i had to fight pangenea too and it was a pretty difficult fight also . Atm i don't like pythium anymore and begin to wonder why i always liked them so much . Yeah the voices in my head seem to always keep changing [image]http://www.si-games.com/forumshttp://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/konfus.gif[/image] http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smirk.gif [image]http://www.si-games.com/forumshttp://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/lachen.gif[/image]

Hm using smilies from other Boards doesn't seem to work anymore [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Envy.gif[/img]

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Well... I have no objection to the other mods. I am unfamiliar with them, but that matters little. Heck... I am not exactly a freaking expert on the real rules, anyway.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Oh Oh OH! I wanta play. Can I play. If the game's not closed, LET ME PLAY!
-Yc

Re: Another slugfest?
 

If we allow the Cactus to join, we will have 11 players. I have no objection to that, but do others? Originally, we wanted to limit the game to 10 players.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

No objection here.

I havn't played an mp game with all of zens mods either, and havn't played an sp game with the latest versions, so I'm sure I'll still get crushed. So lets use them!

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Well, okay.
Add me as Pythium if there's room. Or Acro or Abyssia. I understand if you want to limit your player numbers.
-Yc

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Welcome YC http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif .

I wouldn't limit playernumbers http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif . Lets just limit the game to 150 provinces = inland as maximum . If we have 15 players that's then 10 provinces per player in average , with 10 players it is 15 provinces . It doesn't really matter imo http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif.
More Players = even funnier carnage http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Alright... maybe we need to get this game off the ground.

Who is the host / server?

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Sorry, I've no time to play another Dom2 scenario, I'll retreat.
Sorry again.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

No problem!

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I think we should try to get a mosehansen spot .
Or can any of the participants host ?

Re: Another slugfest?
 

also any ideas on map and settings?

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I have a suggestion for a mod you can use http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: Another slugfest?
 

feel free to share your idea cherry

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Ok!

It's the Recruitable Unit Rebalance that I just finished and finished documenting yesterday. It mods almost all combat units (e.g., not mages) that you can recruit without magic, to make them more balanced, more fun, more interesting, and make useless units more useful. It does not affect scales, pretenders, or magic spells, so it is perfectly compatible with mods that alter those things (like Zen's balance series).

Well, I don't want to apply any pressure, since I'm not playing. But I'd love to know how the mod feels in MP!

Re: Another slugfest?
 

So we are guinea pigs!!

Re: Another slugfest?
 

(I am always game for that... squeak! squeak!)

Re: Another slugfest?
 

Don't think of it like that, some people might get the wrong idea. Guinea pigs can make nice pets in addition to being used for research. You're more like genetically identical white mice, which are never pets, and ONLY used as low-life-expectancy cheap test subjects. =)

But if there's an opening (I think you're full, right?) I'd be happy to play.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I think we agreed that we have no limit of players .
At least from my side you are very welcome as a player in our new game Saber Cherry http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif .

Re: Another slugfest?
 

The Ulm player backed out....right? I'll take Ulm! That leaves Pythium, Abysia, and someone....
-Yc

Re: Another slugfest?
 

I may be able to host PBEM, if that would be acceptable. It would be my first hosting, though, so there would be a learning curve for me.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

May I suggest a crazy idea.

Indies 9
Magic Frequency 75
World Rich
Map Faerun(would need to get 17 players)
Research Very Difficult
Events Rare

This would allow for all playstyles whether it be hoarding, rushing, or balance between the two.

I think it would be a cool idea.

Re: Another slugfest?
 

So, the players so far:

1. Jotunheim = Dragonfire11, the Arizona Lawyer Extraordinaire http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif
2. Ulm = Old Yeller Cactus
3. Mictlan = Aku, God of Numerology
4. Pan = Boron, He Who First Killed the Great Spider Lord
5. Machaka = Pashadawg, The GREAT Spider Lord (and Maine Lawyer Extraordinaire http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif)
6. Marignon = Steerpike, Australian Wunderkind Thespian
7. Man = Warhawk <---- Enigma to be disclosed
8. Vanhiem = Curious Cat, Meow-Meow-Meow
9. C'Tis = Oversway <---- Hosting Enigma to be disclosed
10. T'ien Chi = The Panther, He Who Spawned The Tauren
11. ???? = Saber-Cherry-Pop, he who slays squeaky white mice

I am easy on the other terms of the game. I have wanted to play on the Faerun map, but its VERY LARGE. Some sort of victory condition (e.g, % of map or victory points) could be appropriate (but I know that Aku and Boron are not fans of such things).

Re: Another slugfest?
 

If we play Faerun i take Atlantis http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif .

I would like to play Faerun with Akus settings and Zens Pretender Mod .
Never played such a game so far it would be definitely interesting http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif.

So if we play Faerun i take Atlantis , otherwise i keep Pangenea .