[Gandalf Parker]

the tcpip mode is generally prefered if you have a machine which can stay up and Online 24 hours a day.

definetly set the master password which is a new feature to make it easier to manage players that drop out

Independents should be set 5+ but I think most of the other settings are left standard. Oh except for turning on re-naming of commanders. Thats new. I think most people want it on though

Turn-around daily at midnight (handles tardy turns.

gamer etiquette tends to take 2 forms. Mostly its based on whether the players will "know" each other. If only you know who they are, not even getting the "I want xxxxx nation" posted here for people to see logins, then you have a faster more cutthroat game. Known personalitys tend to generate more careful fair play with lots of alliances.

Usually people say their top 3 nation choices and you iron out the assignments based on first-come-first-served basis. Oh they usually vote on a map, sometimes other settings but thats up to you whether to vote or just announce it from the start

Posting here isnt bad tho it helps if you only post links to things like maps.

Welcome to the addiction. For safety sake please make sure someone checks on you at least every 3 days. Side affects can include but not be limited to dehydration, starvation, and exploded bladders. Please dont plan Dominions strategy while driving heavy machinery.

[ March 04, 2004, 18:49: Message edited by: Gandalf Parker ]