Nightfall - Newbie EA Game - Running

[statttis]

I've been itching to try some multiplayer, so I've decided to start up a game for fellow newbie players.

Game Details:
Age: Early
Map: Aran
Host: 24hr quickhost, LlamaServer
Number of players: 8 - either 8 lands nations, or 7 land and 1 water
Mods: none
Settings: all standard
Diplomacy: anything goes

It's my first time hosting (or playing) an mp game, but I think I have everything figured out, so don't be afraid to join
Nation choice is first come, first serve. I'm hoping to start the game shortly after the new year.

Nations:
1.GrudgeBringer - Arcosephale
2.Alpine Joe - Kailasa
3.Ossa - Abyssia
4.Juffos - Ermor
5.jmb - T'ien Ch'i
6.Redeyes - Caelum
7.statttis - C'tis
8.Slobby - Oceania

Game is running.

[GrudgeBringer]

I'll Take Arco....I have played in 5 games

I have lasted 18 turns in my first game

I lasted 19 in my last one.

LOL, I understand the mechanics but just don't understand the game.

[Alpine Joe]

I'm in as Kailasa. I am in the middle of my first multiplayer game right now, i think that makes me inexperienced enough.

[GrudgeBringer]

Question...

In Diplomacy when you state anything goes, are you stating that we are playing a game where you make and break alliances, Naps, or any other agreement at will.

AND, there are no 'Honor' reprecussions or angry rants.

Just want to make it clear so we don't have a problem later.

With us all being pretty new, its best to spell it out in no uncetain terms as we all come from some strategy backgrounds and all have a different outlook on agreements.

Also, NO mods is fine...but agian as we are all new the CBM will kind of help if someone makes a bad choice and also not let a powerful nation run all over someone (LOL, Like me) and give them a bad taste for MP.

Agian, its just a thought and any setup is fine with me.

[statttis]

Originally Posted by GrudgeBringer

Question...

In Diplomacy when you state anything goes, are you stating that we are playing a game where you make and break alliances, Naps, or any other agreement at will.

AND, there are no 'Honor' reprecussions or angry rants.

Yes, thats what I mean . I'm hoping that people will honor alliances and so on, but as the manual says "There can only be one."

Originally Posted by GrudgeBringer

Also, NO mods is fine...but agian as we are all new the CBM will kind of help if someone makes a bad choice and also not let a powerful nation run all over someone (LOL, Like me) and give them a bad taste for MP.

I didn't want mods because it's a newbie game, and myself and possibly others are still learning the original game. I think adding mods will actually make it more likely for players to make bad choices.
If there's popular demand, we could restict the strongest nations like Niefelheim so nobody gets run over.

[GrudgeBringer]

NP, whatever you want to setup is ok with me.

I'm not sure if I DID pick a powerful nation I would kmow what to do with it!!

Does Aran have preset starting positions? I have never played that map (Actually I have not played many maps as I havn't played much SP either) I just am on here listening and posting a lot (asking questions mostly).

Last thing and i'll be quiet...make sure everyone knows to not have any Mods enabled and have the 3.21 Patch ( I went thru that nightmare in my last game).

And are we doing 24 hour quickhost turns (so whenever everyone gets there turn in it automatically sends out the next turn) or are they preset. I only ask so that I will check my Computer more often if its quickhost.

Game on Gentlemen!!!

[statttis]

Turns are quickhost, starting at 24hrs. Later into the game I might increase to 48hrs or something if needed.

I don't know if Aran has set starting positions, is there some way to check?

[Redeyes]

Hallelujah
A game for I, a newcomer to the sphere of Dominions

May I join as Caelum?

I would expect any treaty that's publicly stated to be faithfully upheld.
Less than that and I hope backstabbing is on everyones' agenda

Most people like action, I'm one of those.

[GrudgeBringer]

Redeyes,

From my understanding...anything goes means anything goes.

I asked that (see previous post on here) exact question because I know people have different ideas about agreements.

So I would be prepared to be backstabbed.....and if you are you must remember there are no 'Honor' reprecussions or anger expected.

ANYWAY, thats the way I read it and the Admin explained it.

I always keep my agreements to a fault in normal games...but there are a number of games that declare early that treaties are NOT binding.

[statttis]

I'll be the lizards of C'tis. I knew I forgot something

When I say anything goes that doesn't mean I want to encourage backstabbing, in fact I'd prefer it if allies are faithful. But there are no rules against breaking treaties. I like action