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Nagot Fell!

So far only one person claims to have been able to access the server. So a 20 person game may not happen.

-Frank

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I was able to upload but now I get "waiting for game"... ...hope I didn't accidentally click the "start game" link...

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There was some connectivity loss last night but the server should be accessible. Keep trying http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Cradle is not too small: there are 200 land provinces and 20 sea. That means there ~11 provinces per player. More than enough.

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I'm not sure why you are worried that the game may not happen? Perhaps it is due to inexperience with the game starting process? Allow me to clarify - this is only the pretender uploading stage of the game. What you will do is build your pretender, then connect to the server and select your nation. Once this is done, your pretender will be uploaded and you can exit. When everyone's pretender is in, THEN the game will begin on a 24hr period.

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i got in on the pretender upload screen, but I keep changing my pretender file as I refine my strat

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It freezes on "Waiting for game info" for me

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Hmm, it appears someone has clicked "Start Game". Its my fault for not having taken that option away to begin with. I will reset the server and make sure that option doesnt appear. Right now we are only uploading pretenders, not starting the game http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Unfortunately, I can't fiddle with the server until I get out of work, which will be around 7pm PST today. Sorry for the delay guys, but these things happen occassionaly.

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It appears i cannot connect at all, iirc mine also freezes when waiting for info (then a few minutes later i get a nagot gick fel)

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My attempts to connect have been unsuccessful so far. I'll keep trying when I can though.

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There is no point in trying to connect. He is going to restart it, see:

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Apparently you can recruit Helhirdings from any fort, but you are not supposed to be able to. So I will only recruit Helhirdings from my capital. Obviously there will be no way for any of you to know this, but I figured that I would go ahead and tell all of you anyways. I might as well play them the way they are supposed to be played.

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Thanks for that, i just hope vanheim does something similar (or dosnt take a bless and uses its amazingly underpriced troops with glamour)

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Well said. I have in fact restarted it now. Everyone will need to re-upload thier pretenders. Additionally, I am pretty sure I removed the "Start Game" button (i used -noclientstart this time) but if you do see that button, do everyone a favor and dont press it. Just upload your pretender and disconnect. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

My apologies again for the delay, but its actually good experience for you guys. MP games sometimes take a bit of work to get started, what with organizing everyone and getting them on the same page. Once they are up and running its pretty smooth tho.

Anyway, everyone upload your pretenders.

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Our god is now in play.

-Frank

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Hi Ironhawk, good to see that I am not the only one who has problems to get the server running. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Niefelheim ready. Waiting for others. Good luck and have fun again.

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Arco should be up there now

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Mighty Vanheim is in the game as well.

Shovah32: As Vanheim was the last race left for me to pick up i am rather surprised of your fears.

Of cource all things will come under consideration.

I am not sure if i would like to spell any voluntary restrictions for the Might Vanheim during this early phase as it might endager future diplomacy and arrangements to make allies.

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Won't be able to upload again until I get home today...

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No worries JHenry, just put your pretender up when you get time. Since I bungled it we will probably wait until Thursday or Friday for everyone to get thier pretenders up. The sooner the better, of course http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Agartha is now uploaded ready to be humiliated.

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As is Yomi

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R'Lyeh and C'Thulu are ready.

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Sauro is also ready for a beating

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And we, the humble inhabitants of abysia are ready to KICK SOME ***!

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Hehehe. Sooooooooooooo humble http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

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Indeed it was, indeed it was...

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Oceania is here to maybe inflict some damage on people in the sea (if you are on land you are probably safe)

but the pretender of Oceania is not who you think it will be... heheheheh

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Puny little mermen does not scare the nation of Atlantis. Be forewarned. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

With only twenty sea countries, it is going to be quite a sea battle. I hope I am not the one to be stuck in the middle.

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The Goddess of Pangaea is uploaded =)

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Please someone drop a message when the game is started.

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I have to go to work now but Ermor will be up this evening.

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My money is I win the sea, because I am pretty

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Well my money is on me conquering the sea because apart from a rare 0? path landing on air or water i have absolutely no way to enter the water (as far as you know)

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As far as I know in Dominions 3 water magic DOES NOT allow you to enter water.

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Forging water breathing items ftw! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

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Ok, we have only 2 slots left to fill.

Kailasa - Dexlyn
Ermor - Stryke11

Stryke said he would get his nation in tonight. Havent seen a single post from Dexlyn since he requested Kailasa, so I am assuming he has wandered away. So, looks like we are set to begin.

Pretender uploads will stop at 24:00 Pacific Time tonight.

After that I will work on getting the game running. Keep your eye out for the game-start post here tomorrow or perhaps tomorrow night.

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Hi,
If any of those players don't show up, can I play please? I have little experience in Dom2 and almost none in Dom3.

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Xennon, you can take Kailasa's place if they have not submitted a pretender by midnight tonight. Check your Private Messages, i've sent you one with instructions.

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Ok all, the legions of Ermor and the new faith of the prophet dressed in white shrouds has been uploaded. Behold, the mighty Aurelios as he joins the pantheon of the gods and engages in mortal combat with other pretenders and false idols!

Actually, y'know, this is my first MP game so I'm likely going to lose right off the bat, but I felt a dramatic intro would be nice, anyway. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Hmmm, then the game should start soon.

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Already played my turn http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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Turn 1

Select your nation, hit OK, and take your turn.

-Frank

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Indeed. Commendations to Foodstamp for a remarkably fast first turn of the game.

Game is now running

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turn up
Greeks being Greek

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is quick host on?

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It seems. May I ask for a pause for this weekend? I know it's only started, but I will have a tournament in Warhammer 40k in weekend in another city.

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Quickhost should be on, yes.

As for a pause this weekend thats a hard thing to ask. Weekends are often times when the most turns are done. Particularly this early in the game when turns are fast.

That said, my policy has always been to only pause games if there is majority consent among the players. With 20 players that does seem unlikely. My suggestion is to get a friend to play your turns for you while you are gone. They should be pretty simple at this stage.

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Fair ruling. Thats something i like, Cheers Ironhawk!

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I'll volunteer to play your turns (or the turns of anyone else) during brief absences. I played plenty of dom2, back in the day, but never played dom3. Don't play on my own any more but am happy to help out.