No comments on the mod, huh? That's either very good, or very bad.
OK, here we go. I've started the game for you guys, it's on Llamaserver, and only I know the start locations.
If you've never done this before, it's very simple:
1) Download the mod from my last post, and unzip its entire contents into a folder titled "mods" in your Dominions 3 directory.
2) Open Dom3. Select "Preferences" --> "Mod Preferences" Disable any "enabled" mods. Enable the "War of the Ring mod" by clicking on it. MAKE SURE ALL OTHER MODS ARE DISABLED!!!
3) Back at the main menu, select "Game Tools" --> "Create a Pretender God" --> "Late Age". Then select your nation. Make your Pretender, and give him/her a cool name, like Annihilator.
4) Follow
Llamaserver's instructions for submitting a pretender. The name of this game is
WarOfTheRing so be sure to make that the title of your email to
pretenders@llamaserver.net
Warnings:
1) If you don't enable the mod when making your pretender, or have any other mods enabled, bad things will happen.
2) The mod/map for this game was made assuming the following teams...
Good Team: New Ulm, Sylvania, Hoburg Alliance, Arcoscephale, Tien Chi
Evil Team: Abysia, Bogarus, Pythium, Patala, Agartha
If you don't stick to your nation, the game won't start. If you don't stick to your team, it won't be any fun.
3) It's a pretty small map for 10 players, but I've worked hard to keep the start locations balanced given the teams. All seemingly good/bad start locations have a counterpart on the other team. Don't assume you'll have an easy time just because you've started near a corner or lead a powerhouse nation...
4) This is a team game, and was built assuming you'll work together. Hint: Both teams have 1 nation that stands to get crushed early unless given solid support by their team, coordinate early & often. New players: share your gems with your teammates!
If anything goes wrong, don't hesitate to PM me. Trumanator: check your PM for the admin password.
Good luck & have fun,
cleveland