Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Ok, the game has begun!

May you all prosper under the wise rule of the Tuatha. :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I'd be willing to be backup admin Valerius.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

w00t we finally started. took you guys long enough...

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Thanks, sending you the password now.

It has been quite a wait for you - you were the first to sign up and the first to send in a pretender (I think just a couple of hours after I setup the game). But Momentum 2 also got off to a slow start and then we got rolling and had the fastest early game I've experienced, so maybe the same will happen here (6 out of 8 turns in 3 hours after hosting is a good sign).

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Nice pace we've got going! Everyone's doing a good job of immediately completing their next turn when they are the last to submit a turn.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I'm a little concerned Zeldor's turn isn't in yet. I won't be around at hosting time and I'm not sure Squirrelloid will be either so I'm going to add some time to the clock.

While there's a good argument to be made that Zeldor is an OP player and should be nerfed, a stale during expansion is probably not the way to do it. ;)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Odeoderok, please turn on PMs.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I was sure I submitted the turn before going to sleep, can you change reminders to 10 or 12h? :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Sure, I changed it to 10 hours.

Also just realized between my last posts and now everyone has their turns in. I'll get to work on mine ASAP!

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

PMs are on now, sorry about that. I didn't realize you had to specifically allow them.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Thanks. Understandable you wouldn't know to do that. I think most people would assume they were turned on by default (and I thought they used to be).

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Anyone has some F gems for sale? :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

With apologies, i want some time to think about the current turn, and i have friends from out of town over this weekend, so i'm extending the game 24h.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Zeldor will be away for about a week so LoloMo is going to sub for him.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Hi! I will be subbing for Zeldor for a week. If you have any messages for Arcos, send them to me, or contact me through IRC.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Odeoderok isn't certain he'll be able submit turns on Wed./Thurs. I'll keep an eye on hosting on those days and postpone if needed.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I'm AWOL Thur through Monday. I can submit late Monday evening CST. Is that too long w/o a sub? I will post for a sub if the rest of you feel that is a bit too long a delay.
-ssj

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

If you can find a sub that you feel comfortable handing the reigns too, then sure that would work well. But we are close to switching to 48 hour hosting so, if there are no objections, I think we could put the game on hold for that time.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I have no objections to waiting till Monday, although I'm only a sub for Zeldor.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I think we'll probably do that but everyone please note that both odeoderok and sansanjuan have their current turns in so we are still on regular hosting.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

sorry, i need a short delay, will probably submit in the morning.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

No problem; ssj managed to complete this turn but after this host we'll be on pause until Monday.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Hosting has been postponed until 5:50 GMT Tuesday. When play resumes we will be on 48 hour hosting.

BTW, this last turn was full of action! I didn't see all of the battles but a lot of armies went down sharply in size.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

FYI, Zeldor is back and has resumed command of Arco.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I see ssj has returned and Marverni's turn is in. However, Zeldor needs some time to get up to speed on Arco's situation so I've delayed hosting by 16 hours.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I'm back. Sorry for the delay. Especially on such a well paced game.
-ssj

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

well, I'm out. with only my capital remaining(under siege), and my lab destroyed due to arcane fire, there really is nothing more I can do. good job Marverni+Ulm.

hope to see y'all in more games, good luck to all the remaining players. turned myself AI, just finish it off when you finally break the walls Marverni.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Thanks for playing BG and for hanging in there so long!

And actually the same goes for several players who have had setbacks but not given up fighting. :up:

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

BG:

Huh, turning AI is bad. You can always script whatever you have left in a better way. And AI will just break siege and fail at it badly.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

meh, with the research I have there just isn't anything useful I can cast to really make a difference. it's not like I got some massive high level evocations I can use or anything like that... as soon as he breaks the walls it'll be over no matter what I do...

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I'm going to be postponing the current turn until monday, since I accidentally forgot the external HD with dom3 on it. Sorry =P

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I guess you can use the time to get another arcade championship. You've been accumulating those about as fast as HoF victories. :p Claiming Micah's Snake Champion title was a particularly bold move.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Hah, trying to kill me still? I told you it's a bad idea :) Funny that some prefer to pursue war with me that they cannot win, when some others are happily researching, stockpiling gems and just waiting to win the game :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Hey, that's not nice to try to turn people against the peaceful Tuatha! Maybe Tir should help the others kill off Arco once and for all. :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Just a heads up.
Having trouble finding a sub for this Tue thru Sunday.
ssj

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Since you are in the middle of a war what does everyone think about putting the game on hold until ssj returns?

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I have nothing against it.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

ssj, if you can manage one more turn before you leave I could add 24-48 hours to the clock for this turn and then whatever is needed when you return. So we'd have one hosting midway through.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Will do. Sorry I couldn't find a sub. Have a great week all.
-ssj

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Thanks for doing that. You have a good week as well.

I've postponed hosting for the current turn by 48 hours. New hosting time is 6:50 GMT Friday.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Yay, don't have to ask for an extension! (with apologies for the stale, but visiting niece + nephew and driving a car cross-country has left less time than i imagined to actually do turns, much less at predictable times that actually worked for the hosting times.)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

So how about we all start dealing with real problem, which is TNN? Why so many hostilities, when we should be united? What's the purpose of Ermor fighting C'tis, when TNN just runs away? And why is Marverni and Ulm allowing TNN to grab what's theirs? What are they going to do now, when they have nothing to attack and get killed by?

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Well, I don't think it's as bad as you make it out to be.

I'll start with gem income since that's the main thing that stands out. I do have a large lead in gem income, mostly due to my globals. Having been at peace I've also had a chance to site search my provinces more thoroughly than some nations that have been at war for a while. So I definitely do have a large lead there. But it's worth pointing out that I can't leverage that into a game winning global as I could in a normal game. I can get more summons and equip more thugs (assuming I can afford the thugs) but those numbers can be matched by any two nations allying against me. What I can't do is cost FotA or AN to make that advantage in gem income a true force multiplier.

Once we move past gem income there's really nothing that stands out about my position on the charts. Provinces and income are in line with several other nations (and note that my province count has been inflated this turn due to raiding several of your provinces that I won't be able to hold on to).

My research is high but that's purely because until last turn I was able to devote almost every mage to research. My research capability has already dropped sharply due to the mages I sent against you. I actually think you maintaining the research lead with the limited resources you had is far more impressive. And it's also worth noting you are the only one with Constr. 8 and artifacts.

As far as provinces go, I think you misunderstand my intent. I'm not jumping in to try to steal your provinces from Ulm and Marverni. If I can keep one or two of your land provinces (I'm not asking for your cap, either) and the two sea provinces I just took I'd be happy. I fully expect this war will cost me more than I'm going to gain from it.

And there's another thing to consider. I've been in stronger positions than this and lost. Don't underestimate my ability to screw things up. ;)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

I postponed hosting by 24 hours to give ssj some time when he returns.

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

You postponed for ssj, who made turn ages ago and now for yourself? Everyone should declare war on you :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Really sorry about that! I keep second guessing myself. I promise I'll play quicker after this turn. I'm not exactly setting a good example and keeping the "momentum" going. ;)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Ok, turn is finally in! :)

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Huh, WTF? 4h reminder emails? Is it some sabotage?

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Just saw that myself. As far as I know, only Squirrelloid and I have the admin password. I didn't change the reminder interval.

But you know what, I noticed a few hours ago that the llamaserver gave a last updated time from Wed. so I think it was locked up and when llama fixed it probably all the queued requests were processed.

Should I put more time on the clock?

Re: Momentum 3 - EA, CBM/EDM, SC changes, weaker nations - Running
 

Nah, I will be fine. It was just a joke with that sabotage :) I noticed llamaserver being weird too, so it must be that.