semi blitz

[Bwaha]

hi, i would like to start a west coast game with the understanding that it would move along with a rapid pace. it would be along the lines of only people from the west coast of america can play. so we are in the same time zone. i won't be hosting because i just don't know how to and my computer skills are sadly lacking. i don't care what age or anything other than simulating sp in speed. i would not care if someone more talented than me hands me my face. i just want to fight a good fight. quickly Bwaha

[JimMorrison]

[I had the thought of a 6-8 player game, only running during a specific time slot. Not sure if it's what you had in mind, but like a 4 hour run once a week, set to 15m autohost. That would be a minimum of 16 turns per session, with probably a few more than that on the opening night. Most games would probably take 2 weeks, some might take 3.

I don't know about hosting though, that's why I never broached the subject, but here you are in PST suggesting something similar, so I thought I might chime in. ]

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Tentative game details-

July 6th, saturday, run time 1pm-5pm PST
15m quickhost during the opening session
30h quickhost after, with another 4h session the next weekend *maybe*
Magic Sites: 60
Other settings: Default
Map: Dependant on signups
Mods: Worthy Heroes 1.8
Age: Middle

Lingchih: Ermor
JimMorrison: Bandar Log



*** When signing up, please vote as to whether you want the NO RUSH (no attacks for the first 4 hours) scenario, or FULL CONTACT (attack any time, but 15m quickhost so little time for diplomacy or scripting) during the first session. ***

[Bwaha]

yeah, thats the kinda thought i like. lets explore this. someone that is more capable than me will have to host this project. like i said i just want to play. i will play any game that runs in this fashion. i'll play any veteran or newbie like myself in such a game. to any other players- please chime in. i'm partial to the on-line games. its just so much simpler than the email system. you type your password in and go. swapping files around is fine for those who are up to it, but not me. at least not yet. Bwaha

[JimMorrison]

Well for longer games with 24h turns or whatever, I'm much preferring Llamaserver to other options. I just really like the system of confirmations and notices, you get all the info you need to insure it's all running smoothly.

But doing a mid sized blitz style with 15m turns, email would be ridiculous. I also want something faster paced at times, I think this could be a good thing. At least, if we had more than 2 players for it.

[Bwaha]

i think we can find players that would love to play in this fashion. i will try to seek them out. Bwaha

[Omnirizon]

I'd do something like this right now.

I don't think you can just do a fast game though; probably more of a fast-start, with 12 turns done in two days. after that it gets hard to hold people to the kind of scheduling necessary, plus you need more time to do turns and conduct diplomacy.