Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

OKay, it seems like only Parone and I are left to upload and all expected nations are present and no unexpected nations are present.

So as soon as Parone and I get our pretenders uploaded (tonight for me), we'll pull the trigger and get this train-wreck underway.

Did anyone do any play-testing on this map? What are people's thoughts?

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

I'm playing on it in noobaphobia and it seems like a good map. No glitch complaints. My only complaint is that there are only 3 Wastelands IIRC, all close together, so it's quite possible to have no access to Wastelands.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

hey guys, i've messed this up before. all i need is the image of the map? and do i need to be able to unzip? i am pretty hopeless

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

I believe you are correct, that you only need the image of the map. And, yes, you do need a means to unzip to get it out of the file linked by Kungfoo above.

The key part though, as far as getting the game launched smoothly, is to create your pretender with the "Conceptual Balance Complete 1.92 - Ettin Fixed" mod enabled and that mod only.

Having the map image is necessary only once you try to view your first turn.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

Yep, Samhain is absolutely correct. Newer version of Windows should be able to handle .zip files innately, but if you're having issues you might consider using 7zip - http://www.7-zip.org/ - it's kinda the de-facto king of zipping these days.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. Upload Pretenders
 

Mictlan's god has an awesome name.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

I'm in, EA Yomi please. ;)

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Actually the game is already on turn 4. sorry.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Mars has to leave so we need a new Maverni player.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Fungal reason has been set to Maverni.

Thank you Mars and thank you for writing considering what has happened. My condolences to you and your family.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

immaculate/lanka

i thought we had agreed to peaceful relationships?

tsk tsk. not very sporting, friend.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

my bad I-mac. didn't see pm. no problem.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

hmmm. i mac, you said you made a 'mistake' attacking during our NAP. and that you would withdraw...imagine my surprise when i went to retake that province and you had nearly 100 units there? im beginning to think that Sauromantia may have been deceived and duped!

say it ain't so...

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

my god, i am stupid. i didn't realize that it wasn't you imac. it was abysia! im only in two games, really, but i can't even keep those straight.

anyway, sorry. i just issued an apology in another game due to a similarly stupid screw up on my part.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Its all good.

You are more than welcome to join me in destroying Abysia if you like. Together we can pull them apart easily enough i suspect. Hopefully you went enchantment for skellie-spam... that and some poison arrows should do the trick...


Anyone else want to get in on a this action?

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

unfortunately Sauromantia is busy. some poor scripting by me and a worthy opponent has our hands full.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Fishing for allies? That is not an effective way to convey confidence. Nor does giving up two provinces without a fight. I expected more from the mighty nation of Lanka.

You should have stood your ground at the start. Because, I can tell you, it's not going to get any easier for you.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

We have 9 stales from Pangaea including at least the last 5 turns. I think it is safe to say that Frost is no longer in the game. I don't have sight of any Pangaea territory so, without graphs, I don't know how significant that nation is.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

thank-you for bringing this to our attention.

i've sent an e-mail to the players to provide what information they can.
if the situation is hopeless than we have to set him AI. if not, we try to find another player.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Okay, with some help from Blanketthief- I tracked down Frosted.

Mictlan, Caelum:- you are fighting Pangaea- is the situation hopeless for them?

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Based on what i heard, i'm going to ask Frozen to turn himself AI.

I.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

So... I was just noticing... Pangaea seems to be active and human controlled.. what's up there.. is there a sub?

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Nah- frozen got back into the game.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Well- good game all. Didn't expect the dom push to be so quick. I had stealth preachers but my base dom was six and his was i think 9? And blood saccing next to my cap?

Anyway, thanks for a fun game.

Seeing as I am no longer a player and Parone is, i will let him assume the administrative duties solely to himself. Maybe he will assign another co-admin?


Anyway, thanks again all... see you in another game.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

ill give it a go. although truthfully, i'm pretty clueless. but it'll be a learning experience.

thanks immaculate. this game would have never gottn off the ground without you.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

well, this game is on shaky ground folks.

first, with immaculate gone, that leaves me as admin. i can barely turn on my computer, so that is a little disturbing.

ryleh and mictlan have staled two turns in a row. i am hoping they aren't pulling the old "well, things aren't going my way, so screw everyone in this game" trick. i have PMd them both, so time will tell.

what does that leave? 5 or 6 of us? i think it might be worthwhile to find a sub for ryleh, if traitorax is all done. they seem to still be a force. mictlan-i don't know. two stales in the midst of a major invasion has left them in tough shape. c'tis, let us know if it'd be worth sub-hunting for that nation.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

FWIW, I can help with adminning if you want/need a backup..

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

no word from our absent mictlan/ryleh friends, either here, in PMs or turn files. it would appear they have, indeed, flown the coop.

should i let the turn go, or delay indefinitely while searching for subs?

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Rlyeh definately needs a sub. His position is not hopeless.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

I would be happy to Sub wherever you need me. As long as you don't expect much!

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

great athens. ryleh or mictlan? it think you'd have more longevity as ryleh.

not sure the proceedure to swith players. will check it.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

i am going to try to postpone turn 24 hours.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

hmmm. got it done. but to my surprise, ryleh's turn was in. athens, would you be interested in 'last stand' with mictlan? no pressure, as all is lost. but you might be able to make it a bit tougher on our lizard friends.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Sure! Just tell me what to do!

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

athens, i think i need your email address. then i'll try to send you the turn file. you also need cbm1.92 mod-do you have that? at that point, you will play your turn, send it in, and the whole turn should auto host...

i think.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

PM'ed!

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

ok athens-

changed email and resent. hope you get it in time, as i think hosting is fairly soon. i'll try to extend it, now that i think about it. but as soon as you send in, it should auto host.

thanks very much. we are glad to have you onboard. if i ever put another game together, you get first pick.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

k, delayed hosting again. should give you till tues some time, depending on your location.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Actually, quickhost is not currently enabled in our game. So, the turn won't host until the clock runs out regardless of whether we are waiting for a turn file.

And, thank you Athenspatch for coming to our rescue. Good luck and have fun.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

samhain, should i enable quick host in this situation? if you haven't guessed, i'm quite clueless here.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Yes, make sure Athenspatch has enough time and turn on quickhost. It will process the next turn as soon as he's finished, since it's only waiting on Mictlan. BTW, I can help w/ hosting duties if you'd like. I have a little bit of experience with it.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Turn is in. Wow! Some People have HUGE armies for so early in the game!!!!

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

well, we may be ok here. fungal/austen are willing to help admin if i am too busy/incompetent. and athens is taking over mictlan, who is likely dead, but still has a part to play here. ry'leh is back with us, as well.

this little game is in far better shape than it was 4 days ago. good job and thanks to all.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

hosting postponed 24 hours on next turn cycle due to player request

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Sorry about all the stales. Been a crazy couple of weeks. Just posting to make sure I don't get switched out of this game.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

hey guys. i just staled last turn again. working a bit too much to get my turns in. so i'm going to post for a sub. i know a couple of you guys offered to take over as admin, so if one of you PMs me, i'll get you the password. if that doesn't happen soon, i'll probably delay hosting until a sub can be found.

personally, i think athens might be a good option. he didn't get much of a chance with mictlan, and while i have made a few blunders, sauromantia may still have role in this game.

good luck to all, i hope to have a more reasonable schedule in late fall winter, so i hope to join back up then.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Without graphs, it is kind of hard to exactly how everyone is doing. But, Sauromantia looks to be solidly in the top 4 with no secure leader.

Immaculate would be another good option as he could potentially solve our admin as well as player deficit at the same time.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

i'm in four games already. if someone wants to trade out for me in of those positions i would though- i love sauro.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

austen is going to take over as admin, so that is covered.

also, austen, if you do have a sub in mind, let me know.

Re: Initiative: EA game. Eleven players. "Garth Algar: Yeah, Game On!"
 

Don't have a sub lined up... Going to delay hosting until I can get one for Sauro..