Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Okay, the game is started! Hopefully you'll all have got your first turns. See my FAQ if you're not quite sure what to do.

The first turn has a 48 hour timer in case of problems, and then we'll be on a 24 hour timer.

Enjoy the game!

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

I just noticed that I have currently one province. Was that a mistake or... ?

"There'll be roughly 15 provinces per player -" from your first post.

(Not that I mind, since one province per player might make it more interesting. )

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Oh! Sorry, it hadn't occurred to me that it could be read like that. I meant that the total number of provinces in the game would be about 15 * the number of players (it's slightly higher in the end). So that if everyone expanded equally you would end up with 15 provinces.

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Heh, I figured it was something like that.

Now ... off to map/plan out borders/glorify in my eventual conquest of the 'known world'. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Ah, it's a pity I'm not a newbie.

Realize, all of you, the high standards to which the name of this game requires you to adhere:

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Alright, I'll admit it. I don't like manatees. They're the retarded cows of the sea.

"Duurrr fast spinning thing, let's go see what it is duuuurrr."

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

excuse my ignorance, i've never played MP before. but so what are the little crowns on some of the provinces?

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Oh whoops. I have to admit I got confused and thought a manatee was a monkey.

The crowns on some of the provinces are "victory points", although since we're not playing for victory points they won't give you victory. They do have some value though - if you control a crown it will produce a candle for you each turn.

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Wow, getting a hurricane on your capital on turn 2. I didn't even take misfortune. How... unlucky.

Re: Manatee - EA game for new players (open)
 

Yeah, it happens sometiems even with luck scales.
But do not worry. To keep the cosmic balance Pangaea has got a hero (see the prophet) on turn 1! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif