Re: Server down?
 

I just tested it. I confirm that I can't connect, either. o.o

Re: Server down?
 

Server went back up...and I staled? Twice? Doesn't seem right...I had a turn ready to upload while the server was down, and now it seems I've missed two hostings.

Re: Server down?
 

Just one turn from what I can tell, Rev, and I've been paying pretty close attention. And the game came back up with the full 72 hours on the host clock along with sending out an email about it being up...Ich probably didn't post about it since he's out of town and was likely pressed for time when he rebooted it.

Re: Server down?
 

Yep, I think I miscalculated: I was probably checking for the new turn while the server was down, rather than loading a completed one.

When did the server come back up, anyway?

Re: Server down?
 

Guess it was about 4 days ago, a little less... (there's 44 hours on the clock now, so about 1, plus the 72 hours from the last host)

Back from SF
 

Heya, I'm back. Thanks a lot to Micah for taking over for me while I was away.

The game reports that Ulm, Vanheim, Kailasa and Oceania have been stalling last turn. What's up? I think that at least the last three nations would be important for deciding this game.

Rampant stales
 

The same four have been stalling again. With Ulm it is understandable, but it bugs me that three of the worthiest contenders to win the game have abandoned it. What to do?

Re: Rampant stales
 

Hm, well, didn't Oceania (check the previous page) say he wouldn't be able to continue after the 15th?

As for the rest... I know sometimes the game status page isn't correct. I've seen it report people (including me) as 'missed a turn' when in fact they just hadn't uploaded one this turn yet.

PM/email them, and look for subs?

Re: Rampant stales
 

Taereswarto posted sometime age (not in this thread) that he was having less time for dominions due to his personal situation. I'm not sure how he's doing now.

Re: Rampant stales
 

Damn, I'm done for. I really thought I had what I needed to inflict one last defeat on Arco before going down, but it seems I was wrong. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

I've had great fun this game, doing my utmost to delay, damage, annoy, and otherwise frustrate my opponents on multiple fronts, but I've played my last trick now. Ermor is now reduced to history, where I hope they will be remembered for a while longer.


P.S. anyone who lets me know in the next couple of days that they have plans of going to war with Arco will receive the pitiful remains of my gem hoard. Unfortunately I used it almost all up in my war effort, so it won't be much.

Re: Rampant stales
 

The stats page is always correct in a sense that it does exactly what it is told to do. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif "Missed a turn" only happened when we stopped the timer and nobody told the status script. I have, however, checked the game files in both cases to confirm the real stales for those four nations.

Re: Rampant stales
 

"I bring news from the armies of the south-- by the God, what happened here?"
The sentry squad was led, of all things, by a mystic. The hermits weren't lookers at the best of times, but this one seemed to have aged twenty years in a day.
"Battle. Big one. I'll take you to the command tent."
The mystic swung aboard the chariot and pointed the way. They rattled past rows of bodies, Ermorian and Arcoscephalian, past healers' tents and the sounds of moaning and priestesses' chants, past captains haranguing ragged ranks of troops towards the Ermorian fortress looming in the distance. Even mages were addressing troops -- with a start, he realised what casualties amongst the officers must have been like.
"What happened there?" The messenger gestured at a particularly dense pile of charred corpses and half-melted chariots.
"That was where their false god made his stand. Victory is wonderful, isn't it?"

--

Thanks for playing, Amhazair! You were a great opponent, with an amazing knack for turning the situation around every time I thought I had you down for the count. Even this showdown was extraordinarily close (no thanks to my mages, who didn't cast some of the spells they were scripted to!).

I'm glad to hear you had fun, and I look forward to playing against you again. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

P.S. Did you see what happened to your bane? I was too busy watching that huge melee in the middle of the field to notice his death -- did he get taken down in melee, Soul Slain, or what?

Re: Rampant stales
 

Oh, okay. I guess it's time to get in touch with the players, then...

Re: Rampant stales
 

That big water elemental ate him up. 4x Crush + Weapons of Sharpness = ouchie.

Re: Rampant stales
 

Now that was a bit of unhoped-for serendipity! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

By the way, what happened to the new turn?

Re: Rampant stales
 

I turned off the timer because only three players had their turns in at that time. Plus, the following:

<font class="small">Code:</font><hr /><pre>2007-07-28 14:09 early_kailasa.2h
2007-07-22 16:25 early_oceania.2h
2007-08-05 19:17 early_ulm.2h
2007-08-13 22:46 early_vanheim.2h</pre><hr />
Those are the last times that those nations uploaded turns to the server. 5 weeks for Kailasa, 6 weeks for oceania, 4 weeks for Ulm, 3 weeks for Vanheim. I think the game is pretty much dead if they don't continue playing. That's quite unfortunate, especially for you who has clear chances to win the game, but do you really want to beat a dead horse for that win? I think I have some chance at winning, too, given the situation and Micah's excellent subbing in my absence, but I have no trouble to declare you the winner and move on. Would be easier than to find subs for over half of the players still in the game. What do you think?

P.S.: In case we hear back from those players I'm all set for continuing the game. If you are one of those nations that has been stalling and came back, please say hello!
P.P.S.: I think what killed the game was the turn timer. I think I will stick to 48 hours for my games from now on.

Re: Rampant stales
 

Honestly, it wouldn't feel like a real victory (though Amhazair did put up a hell of a fight!) -- I was kind of looking forward to matching wits with the rest of the players in the game! I'd rather find subs, although if we can't, I suppose I don't mind being declared winner. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

We can always set Ulm AI, if we have to. That would just leave us with 3 places to fill -- not insurmountable.

And no, I don't think the timer was the problem -- 72h is not that much longer than 48, and I wouldn't have time to play anything faster than 72. I think the pauses (partly brought on by my RL travelling) that were the issue, exacerbated by distraction (in Teraswaerto's case).

Re: Rampant stales
 

Hi all, This is Beefeater1980 from the Quartertothree forums. Mind Elemental suggested that I step into the pointy boots of one of the pretenders here and I'm happy to join whichever of Ulm or Vanheim's going (pretty new to the game so I'd rather not take a race I've not played before such as Kailasa or Oceania).

By the way, nice avatar Mind Elemental - love that series. I prefer Oberstein though, as he's far and away the most impressive of the Space Prussians.

Welcome!
 

Howdy! I'd suggest Vanheim rather than Ulm -- it's in a far, far better position (as far as I can tell, Ulm's neighbours are feasting on what's left of its lands).

And thanks! You get major kudos for being the first person to recognise the avatar. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif Oh, Oberstein might be shrewder, but he's not quite so inspirational... far more of a 'power behind the throne' type, whereas Reinhard is something of a jack of all trades. Come to think of it, I do have a somewhat nicer Reinhard icon lying around somewhere. I'll have to dust it off...

Re: Welcome!
 

Hi and welcome, feel free to take Vanheim, it doesn't seem like the original player will be back. Ulm is almost dead, anyway, and he didn't enjoy the game. I'll turn him AI in case he hasn't done so already himself. Only two more vacant spots!

Re: Welcome!
 

Awesome. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif Ich, what's the usual etiquette for looking for new players? Do we advertise in the MP subforum, or on the main board?

Re: Welcome!
 

Great, thanks guys. Can someone email me the files I'll need to play? Not sure of precedure...

I'm at thebeef1980&lt;at&gt;gmail.com.

Re: Welcome!
 

I've just sent you the mod we're using, the Worthy Heroes mod. Not sure what else you'll need, though (besides the password!). Ich?

Re: Welcome!
 

OK, I've played a turn as Vanheim. Bit overwhelmed but I'll survive.

Re: Welcome!
 

Awesome! Don't hesitate to holler if you have questions. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

ETA - Ich, any update on the other slots we need filled?

Re: Welcome!
 

Nothing from me, have you asked around that other forum? You should maybe update the title for the first post and change the FULL to "2 spots open" or something like that so that people know that they can join this game.

Re: Welcome!
 

Just posted there. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif I want to post here as well - do people normally look for subs on the main D3 board, or on the MP board?

Re: Rampant stales
 

I have just completed the turn for Kaliasa.

How will I know when my next turn is?

Re: Rampant stales
 

If Ich adds you to the mailing list, you'll be automatically notified when a new turn is processed. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Rampant stales
 

It would be nice to get some info on alliances and the like from the previous Oceania player. Oh, and it seems that I'm going to fight the nation I created half a year ago. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Rampant stales
 

I think the previous Oceania player, who was just subbing for somebody else, too, is gone now. But if you look in that "looking for sub" thread you can find some information.

Re: Rampant stales
 

I love these games with their own unique history were you have to do some research to get understanding of recent game events. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Rampant stales
 

Welcome back onboard! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Ich, could we get the timer and quickhost turned on again once everyone has taken their turns?

Re: Rampant stales
 

Thank you, thank you. *bows* http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Yes, please get this game rolling again.

Re: Rampant stales
 

The only thing you really need to know is that Arcoscephale is evil incarnate! They pose as benign with their pritty females, filosophers, and so-called great culture, but in fact they're ruthless, remorseless, tyranical, totaly selfish and - in short - The biggest threat to freedom across the entire world in the history of mankind.

Getting the show back on the road
 

Don't listen to Ermor's Prince of Death! He's just upset that our Oreiads don't find undead wannabe-gods attractive. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif Besides, we're not the ones who used Bane Venom Charms on our own provinces after they fell into enemy hands...

If you want to worry about someone, the game's early leaders -- Kailasa and the Heims -- should be a greater concern. Kailasa in particular has a huge army, and great income, gem income, and territory.

It seems that we've all moved except for Caelum (Ich), so hopefully we should get a new turn soon! Oh, and Ulm still needs to be set AI.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Dear diary
Summer in the year 5 of the ascension war.

When I'm deep in my sleep I sometimes have a strange dream, I can see stout warrior women with drawn swords and heavy horsemen with long lances, ready for the charge. All of them in a violent mass of confusion. They are setting farmland on fire and battling it out against men wielding great rectangular shields. Oh, and in the distance I can depict the great city of Eldregate, besieged by three great armies. Suddenly, looking around me, I find myself sitting on a throne of human bones carried by four huge monsters, all with countless heads snapping at each other. More to the front I see a great number of big lizards carrying warriors in strange saddles. All of them seems to wait for my command. Maybe I'm some sort of leader or maybe even a great ruler? Then, all of a sudden, the spectacular panorama of war fades away and I wake up, looking at my familiar underwater lair and realizing that it was just a dream. And although this is my "body" - an octopus of great size - I cannot help feeling that I belong somewhere else, perhaps even in a whole different being? And if that is so, who on earth am I now?

Maybe it is just the long isolation deep underwater that is making me uncertain on myself. I mean I've been here for over 2500 years, it is enough to make anyone uneasy I believe. Next month there is going to be changes, I promise dear diary. I promise.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Could we please get this ball rolling again?

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

I guess I'll set Ulm to AI when I get back and get my turn in. I don't want to find any other new players... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif I'll turn the timer on again to encourage people to hand in turns, but if somebody risks stalling I'll stop it. Remind me in that case.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Sure! Thanks for taking the time.

This will be fun! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Somebody just volunteered via PM to take over Ulm! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif
AFAIK Ulm is about to die anyway, but I still favor human input over the AI.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Okay, the game hosted some hours ago. Sauromatia, Helheim and Ulm are AI now. In case you're playing and you have NOT received an email from the server, please check your spam folder and in case there still isn't anything, contact me.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

HELHEIM is AI? Shouldn't that be Ermor?

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

Nope, Ermor is still going strong. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

As a parting gift before he handed the controls back to me, Micah killed Helheim's god, again in Ulm's former capital. If Helheim was already under AI control by that time I don't know, either because the game was under hiatus for so long or because the former player didn't see much more of a future. I don't blame him, I'll just quickly gobble up what's left... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

You hear that, Vanheim and Kailasa? Look north for easy pickings! Don't look at me, innocent (and human-controlled) li'l Arcoscephale! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

P.S. Dear Kailasa: please withdraw from the province you just took...

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

I'm happy to see that despite evil Arco's propaganda the truth still holds some value in this world. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

They sure aren't exactly "easy pickings" compared to what might remain of some other nations. There are still a dozen or more Helhirdings, lotsa Svartalfs and a truckload of Clockwork Horrors left in very heavy evil dominion. Helheim's god was insanely powerful, too, but he died the same way as before: Routing from the battlefield after his other mundane troops (militia) had to suffer great casualties in the fight.

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

I haven't been able to reach the sub for Vanheim despite numerous PMs and emails sent to him. Does anybody know what's up with him? I have another player ready who might take over.

Now for something completely different: The long awaited patch 3.10, which fixes and adds tons of things (everything from 28th april to now), has been released yesterday. I'll update ASAP. You should continue to play your current turn with the 3.08 client and switch to 3.10 after I'm done (that means you, Vanheim). So download the patch files and stay tuned. Only update your client in case it tells you that your game version is too old when you connect to the game!

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

That's strange, I emailed him earlier today and got a reply that he'd take his turn as soon as he got home from work (which, I think, would be in around 6 or 7 hours' time, judging by his time zone).

And that's awesome news - going to download it now! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Re: Getting the show back on the road
 

I'm curious in which ways the new patch will improve my designs on world domination...