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johnarryn May 24th, 2008 07:38 PM

TheEndofTime - started
 
I'm organizing a LA llamaserver (automated PBEM) game for 10-12 players. We will be using the Worthy Heroes mod.

Victory conditions will be standard, with graphs on and hall of fame of 15.

Nations will be assigned randomly - when you PM or post here to sign up, I will PM you and let you know what nation you will be playing. I find random nations to be refreshing, as players get to try out different nations they may not normally consider playing.

Please post here or PM me to sign up.

Joined thus far:
johnarryn - Man
Griefor - Agartha
Unoptimized - Pythium
JimMorrison - Marignon
Calahan - Ermor
jmb - C'tis
ReverendZombie - Jomon
SecretPerson - Mictlan
hunt11 - Pangaea
Revolution - Atlantis

Griefor May 24th, 2008 07:53 PM

Re: The End of Time - LA Random Nation Game
 
I'd like to join this game.

Unoptimized May 24th, 2008 09:14 PM

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I would love to join as LA Ermor

Unoptimized May 24th, 2008 09:14 PM

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OH! Random nations. My bad. I'll happily join still though http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif. Sorry about the double post

JimMorrison May 24th, 2008 10:06 PM

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Well I keep signing up for games that don't actually start, so third time's the charm! I'll have what she's having. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Calahan May 25th, 2008 02:35 AM

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Sign me up please.

jmb May 25th, 2008 05:19 AM

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Given that I have only ever played one MP game, which I lost pretty quickly, is it reasonable for me to join here? If so, I'm in.

Reverend Zombie May 25th, 2008 11:30 AM

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I love LA games--there aren't enough of them. Please send me a nation to play.

Xanatos May 25th, 2008 11:47 AM

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this on a server or pbem?

secretperson May 25th, 2008 05:42 PM

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still got room? I'd like to play

hunt11 May 25th, 2008 06:35 PM

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id like to play if possible

secretperson May 25th, 2008 07:34 PM

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what map are we playing?

Revolution May 25th, 2008 07:36 PM

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Sign meh up

johnarryn May 25th, 2008 11:08 PM

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Ok folks. Ten people in, so we will start the game as soon as all pretenders are in. This will be on a random map, with about 15 provinces per person. I will include some water provinces despite the fact that all the nations in the game begin on land (although LA Atlantis and, to some extent, Mictlan, can expand in the water fairly easily).

Calahan May 26th, 2008 02:56 AM

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Hi All

I've been assigned Ermor for this game, and before I start designing my Pretender, can I just ask is everyone happy about Ermor being in the game?

I'm still very much a newb to the whole Dominions MP scene, but reading these forums does tend to leave me with the impression that a lot of people don't like playing against LA Ermor + LA R'lyeh. Some MP games I've seen don't allow them fullstop.

On that basis I'm more than happy to accept another random nation instead of Ermor, (besides R'lyeh (for same reasons)) if that will help everyone enjoy the game more. We're all here to have fun and make (out of game) friends after all :-)

Happy to go with the general consensus, and not worried about the enemy of all tag that comes with the territory as Ermor. But if one or two do think strongly that Ermor shouldn't be allowed, then it might be better if I was just assigned another random so that all the players are happy and eager to play :-)

Just me two cents worth, and thanks in advance for any views and responses on this.

Happy Gaming to All :-)

johnarryn May 26th, 2008 02:59 AM

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I do not care that you play Ermor... they are potentiallh quite strong, but that generally will be balanced by the fact that everyone around you wanrs to kill you.

JimMorrison May 26th, 2008 05:50 AM

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I'd prefer not to see LA Ermor ever again. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif But I didn't join this game expecting them to absolutely not be included, so I hardly think I will make a fuss. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Reverend Zombie May 26th, 2008 10:03 AM

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I'm happy with Ermor being in the game.

I'll be sending my Pretender soon, by the way.

Griefor May 26th, 2008 04:28 PM

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Anyone who would complain about Ermor being in the game is simply too late. It is clearly stated that we're playing LA with random nations and it doesn't state that any nations are excluded from this draw.

Revolution May 26th, 2008 08:08 PM

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Quote:

Calahan said:
Hi All

I've been assigned Ermor for this game, and before I start designing my Pretender, can I just ask is everyone happy about Ermor being in the game?

I'm still very much a newb to the whole Dominions MP scene, but reading these forums does tend to leave me with the impression that a lot of people don't like playing against LA Ermor + LA R'lyeh. Some MP games I've seen don't allow them fullstop.

On that basis I'm more than happy to accept another random nation instead of Ermor, (besides R'lyeh (for same reasons)) if that will help everyone enjoy the game more. We're all here to have fun and make (out of game) friends after all :-)

Happy to go with the general consensus, and not worried about the enemy of all tag that comes with the territory as Ermor. But if one or two do think strongly that Ermor shouldn't be allowed, then it might be better if I was just assigned another random so that all the players are happy and eager to play :-)

Just me two cents worth, and thanks in advance for any views and responses on this.

Happy Gaming to All :-)

I'm happy to see LA Ermor in the game...It's hardly LA without either R'lyeh or Ermor to ruin everyones fun.

johnarryn May 27th, 2008 01:23 AM

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Do try to get your pretenders in... i'd like to see the game started by Friday.

Calahan May 27th, 2008 06:35 AM

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Thanks for all the views on Ermor. Much appreciated.

Seems like LA Ermor isn't the most hated nation after all, as that tag now seems to belong firmly to LA R'lyeh :-)

Hope to send my Pretender in tonight (UK time) if I get chance, if not, then tommorow for definate.

johnarryn May 28th, 2008 08:48 PM

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The game has started, everyone. Good luck.

The first turn is due in 48 hours, after which we will move to a 24 hour quickhost.

I ended up going with the Cradle of Dominions Map. Should be plenty of room for everyone.

secretperson May 28th, 2008 09:13 PM

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let's just hope i don't get a faith decreasing event on the 2nd turn as LA Mictlan! Please tell me that would call for a rehost of that turn if it should happen as there is absolutely nothing I can do to prevent it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Calahan May 30th, 2008 06:55 AM

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All

I'm having problems with the new 3.17 patch, as it seems to have a personal vendetta against my aging computer, and won't stop crashing it.

Up-shot is that I can't access the turn files from llamaserver now, as that's been upgraded to 3.17.

So should I try to find a temp / permanent sub? Don't want to ask for a delay, since I can't guarantee when I'll fix my 3.17 problems. I could stall a few turns, but if the hosting is set for 24rs, I'd probably take too much of a hit.

hunt11 May 30th, 2008 08:45 AM

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when i try to upload the turn nothing happened

Revolution May 30th, 2008 09:56 AM

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Quote:

Calahan said:
All

I'm having problems with the new 3.17 patch, as it seems to have a personal vendetta against my aging computer, and won't stop crashing it.

Up-shot is that I can't access the turn files from llamaserver now, as that's been upgraded to 3.17.

So should I try to find a temp / permanent sub? Don't want to ask for a delay, since I can't guarantee when I'll fix my 3.17 problems. I could stall a few turns, but if the hosting is set for 24rs, I'd probably take too much of a hit.

Calahan if you have not tried it already, I suggest uninstalling the game, reinstalling and then patching to 3.17 from an earlier version.

Hunt your turns probably won't upload because you have not downloaded the new patch.

hunt11 May 30th, 2008 02:24 PM

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but thats the problem i have downloaded the new patch

johnarryn May 30th, 2008 02:53 PM

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Hunt, sometimes the llamaserver stops recognizing an email address for some reason (happened with my hotmail). If you can provide an alternative email address, i will switch you over to that. You can then try to send the turn in. PM me with your other email.

hunt11 May 30th, 2008 03:11 PM

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never mind i got it to work now

Calahan May 30th, 2008 04:20 PM

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All

I have started looking for a sub for a couple of turns so that I can get my problems sorted with the new 3.17 patch.

Is it possible to request a 24hr delay of the current turn in order to get a sub installed?

If not then no worries. Ermor will still get some freespawn on a stalled go :-)

And sorry about the hold up. Never had any problems with any of the the previous patches, but guess it's sods law I'd have them now, just as I'm taking my first steps into the MP world :-(

Revolution June 1st, 2008 05:45 PM

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I recommend we pause until we can either find a sub for Ermor or he can get his computer to work with the patch...The first couple turns are pretty important and I'd hate to see him stall through them.

johnarryn June 1st, 2008 10:11 PM

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Micah has agreed to temporarily sub for Calahan. Hopefully Calahan can fix the problem.

Calahan June 2nd, 2008 07:38 AM

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Hi Everyone

Glad to hear you've managed to find a sub for me :-) Sorry for any trouble I've caused with the stalled turns.

On the plus side, I've located the problem I was having with the 3.17 patch. My video card. It's been a faithful old servant for 5 years, but it died on me yesterday while I was trying to rollback ATi drivers and/or Windows XP Service Packs. Guessing there must have been a conflict somewhere between XP SP3, Dom 3.17, and the ATi drivers, which it just couldn't handle.

Anyway, ordered a new video card on-line from work this morning. With a bit of luck it should arrive by the weekend, allowing me to resume the game (unless Micah is having too much fun :-))

johnarryn - Thanks for sorting out the sub and your general helpfulness.
Micah - Thanks for subbing me.
All Others - Thanks for putting up with my computer problems.

Calahan

hunt11 June 2nd, 2008 01:03 PM

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hi guys, i am really sorry about this but i need to sub out, i have really difficulty with uploading the turns, so to make the game flow quicker i am going to find somebody to sub for me if that is okay

Revolution June 4th, 2008 08:30 PM

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Should we set Pangea to AI? or just leave it in its single province glory for someone to take over as a bonus.

secretperson June 4th, 2008 08:52 PM

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If we are just going to leave it there, can we atleast host the game? He's staled 3 turns- I'm not sure someone will be too keen to want to sub this early into the game after 3 stales in a row.

johnarryn June 4th, 2008 08:54 PM

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I actually have already found a sub, who will be taking the turn shortly.

Hoplosternum June 4th, 2008 09:27 PM

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It's very, very bleak http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

johnarryn June 4th, 2008 09:34 PM

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Sorry about that =)

Hoplosternum June 4th, 2008 09:48 PM

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It's the combination of Turmoil, Misfortune & Sloth with not really the sort of bless I was hoping for http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

It looks like no turns have been taken after the first. As there were only three leaders and few extra troops in the capital. Then some disasters have obviously befallen the Capital as it had 40 unrest! So no money store either http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

I wonder what my Pretender will be? Should I ever get to see him/her/it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...es/biggrin.gif

Edit: Perhaps its me though. I am not really familiar with LA Pangea. Maybe it will all make sense later on. Morale 8 on everything http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif How can I expand with that http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smile.gif No wonder he never left the capital....

Revolution June 5th, 2008 12:20 AM

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Turmoil + Misfortune? Egad, I hope your pretender is amazing. If you have never played LA Pangea it can be somewhat cool to go down the enchantment tree and pick up some of your unique summons (Carrion centaurs, Carrion lady's, Carrion Lords) they can use the reanimation ability which does not cost you anything and makes manikins which have sleep vines that are quite effective against SC's. (The most costly summons are able to reanimate more powerful manikins...I think it's based on their priest level. When I play LA Pangea I usually make my first Carrion Centaur my prophet so he can make some sweet manikins) It might not be the best strategy but it is fun to have large manikin armies.

Hoplosternum June 5th, 2008 07:03 AM

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Well hopefully I will have some fun trying out different things.

And hopefully the Pretender is asleep rather than imprisoned. I really need him, even if 'he' turns out to be a Crone http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/smile.gif rather than a nice SC....

jmb June 7th, 2008 02:39 PM

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Mmmm, I'm leaving for a day. Depending on what time I get back tomorrow and what time turn 10 hosts, I may be too late for turn 11. Is it possible to delay turn 11 until midnight GMT on Sunday please?

johnarryn June 7th, 2008 06:39 PM

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A delay will not be a problem.

JimMorrison June 8th, 2008 07:51 PM

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By royal decree, the unholy state of Jomon is declared an enemy to the people of great Marignon, and to the holy flame itself.

The church has authorized a bounty of 50 pounds of gold for every province taken and held from the scoundrel aggressors, and 100 pounds of gold for the destruction of their heretic false god.

~This notice bears the seal of his eminence, Divine Inquisitor Torquemada~

secretperson June 10th, 2008 03:58 AM

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Geez, how's this for piss-poor luck; my lab in my home province just burned down :/

secretperson June 10th, 2008 03:59 AM

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But on a brighter note- my uber blessed sacreds are tearing stuff up! (for now http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif)

Hoplosternum June 10th, 2008 06:08 AM

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Well I actually managed to afford a mage for the first time in three turns (much of my capitals population has decamped to foreign parts - got to love Misfortune and turmoil scales). An extra 3 research a turn! Tartarians here I come http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Revolution June 11th, 2008 10:49 PM

Re: TheEndofTime - started
 
Atlantis is in the market for a charcoal shield or an eye shield. Get in touch with me and we can hammer out a trade.


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