Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

The new patch is out, 3.08. From what I've read, some of us upgrading, and some of us not, poses problems. There also might be problems/bugs (gasp!) with the new patch.

I'm thinking of upgrading to 3.08, but keeping a 3.06 version for MP until everything settles down. I found a post on how to do this:

"Go into your Dominions3 folder, copy/paste the dom.exe file to you desktop, rename it to 306 for example. Install 3.08 patch. Now cut/paste 306 back to where you got it from. To do your MP games remember to load the game with 306, otherwise load normally to enjoy 3.08.

DO NOT attempt to do your MP turns with 3.08 until the host has upgraded, you will crash the server and after do you turn again with 3.06. "

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

So do I play my turn with 3.06 or 3.08?

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

I vote we do our turns with 3.06, using the method outlined above.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

My current time constraints keeps me only active in our MP game till at least Saturday, so I can keep 3.06 or update whenever it's convenient for everyone else here.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Apparently that method of backing up v3.06 might not work with this patch - best to copy the whole folder.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Well I patched before I backed up the entire folder. I still have the 3.06 dom3 exe, but unless I revert back to the old patch, my other files are 3.08.

I vote to make the leap to 3.08 now to save the confusion and hassle of trying to run the game in an old version.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Okay, works for me. Everyone...patch! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

I'll patch once I get home tonight from work.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Which version are we using?

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

We're going to use 3.08, so please send 3.08 turns. If you sent 3.06, just go ahead and redo them in 3.08.

Cool?

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

OK, I sent my 3.08 turn

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Just waiting on Vanheim to host.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Did anyone else get scale bugged this game?

We are well into the 20s on our turns and my capital with 9-10 candles gives me no order or turmoil even though my starting scales were Order 3. Throughout the game, my scales have bounced from order 1 to order 0 here and there in my capital. All my other provinces are fine, the closest ones have order 3 and the outlying ones have order 1-2 in most cases, but my capital refuses to give me the correct scales!

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

I had this earlier as well Foodstamp. I had posted about it here way back about turn 3 or so. I was getting misfortune when I did not pick that, but it went away on it's own. Haven't noticed bouncing scales since then.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

It only happens to me when I play R'lyeh for some reason. Oh well, it's not the end of the world http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Ryoga wishes it to be known that Yomi has declared war on Vanheim. We sent an official message to them last month. The spies that attempted to incite our people to sedition have been dealt with in an appropriate manner.

Izumi,
Herald of Ryoga


*ooc* Loving this game. This is my first MP, my only other MP is the huge 62 player mega-game which I'm also enjoying. I may be in for a sound thrashing, but it's time for some fisticuff fun. Your one spy got really far there Davegg, nicely done. I saw the unrest in that area and knew something was up though. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Interesting turn of events now. This is going to get really ugly one way the other, but it's still a blast!

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Vanheim publicly offers a truce to Yomi, otherwise we shall stomp you into little bits next turn.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Some of my Dai Onis and their retainers were already en route to the province directly east of Urd last turn (I forget the name), but we are willing to halt any further aggressive action and come to an agreement. However, the only "little bits" I have seen have been the remains of Yomi's enemies that the Dai Onis' have to pick from their teeth. Those guys are big eaters.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Arcoscephale's impending aggression was in response to the aggression against Vanheim. If Vanheim and Yomi reach a truce, the oeriads will consider that a truce between Yomi and Arcoscephale as well.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Very well, we have a truce between Arco, Yomi and Van that requires two full turns to break, ie Announce break, cannot attack til two turns later.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

This game is getting unmanageable for me. I am going to find a sub to replace my position.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

sorry to hear that, Foodstamp. I will look as well.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

If you can bear with me, I will have time to get my turn in tonight. I will try not to stagnate the game while we find a replacement.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Turn is in!

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Sorry to hear that FS. I hope everything is ok for you.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Nothing bad is going on. I just took it upon myself to pick up 12 hours of classes during summer semester in addition to everything else I do, so something has to give. And it is going to be Dominions, not college or work! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

I am still going to play when I can, I am just removing myself from a few games to free up a little bit of time.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Welcome Yucky to the game, nice enough to sub for Foodstamp as R'lyeh.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

I just processed my turn and a small Vanheim force attacked me in Urd. It was not a major force, only some serf warriors that routed quickly, so I'm not overly concerned, but we do have a truce.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Your army attacked us, and was destroyed, If you indeed want a truce, you had better prove it. That is our province, you must evacuate it immediately.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Urd has been mine for a few turns. The attack on the province east of this was attacked before the truce was in effect and I posted that the army was already en route as I had sent the turn to Thrawn before reading your truce post. That army was defeated, retreated to urd, and has the remnants are already reassigned or enroute to my capital.

This attack on Urd by your serfs was after the loss of my force in the east province and they had been shuffled around after the loss of one of the Dai Onis. This is why this was mentioned. You'll notice that no Yomi forces have made any aggressive moves for at least 2 turns.

This is what I posted:

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Guys, I am out of town this weekend. I will host when I get back tomorrow night for sure. Might be able to host tonight, we'll see. Sorry for the late notice.

Re: New Game, Utterdark: EA PBEM Newbish (forming)
 

Sorry Urd was mine and you took it; it shall be Vanheim's again.