[dogscoff]

I only suggested PBEM because I intend to take my turns offline (on my laptop while I commute) - or doesn't that matter on PBW? I don't know. Maybe I should just go and buy that IR mobile phone I can't afford=-)

I'm not too bothered about the TCP/IP either if timezones or firewalls make it impossible. I'm a patient person and don't mind at all if it takes a few weeks for the game to warm up.

To be honest I don't really care what method / combination of methods we use, I can be flexible. A slow pace suits me better because I don't have that much free time, but I should be able to make time for occasional "blitzing" if necessary.

BTW Gorgo - the really funny (sad?) thing is, it's all true.

What exactly is involved in hosting a PBEM? Just collecting the files, turn processing and then distributing them again? I could probably do it.

So... how many players do we want? How many have we already got? Any AIs or neutrals? Do we start ASAP or wait for proportions 1.5?