Any games going up soon?

OG_Gleep · #1 January 24th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Reading through most of the threads seems this is a MP oriented game, would like to get in on the action. If a new game is going to be started soon, please let me know.

Arralen · #2 January 24th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Log into #dominions on irc.gamesurge.net on Fri,Sa,Su 19:00 GMT to do some blitz games.

shovah · #3 January 24th, 2006, 01:22 PM

yea, and the best part is dying isnt bad

Cainehill · #4 January 24th, 2006, 02:50 PM

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shovah said:
yea, and the best part is dying isnt bad

*snicker* Yeah - the bad part is waiting to die.

Seriously, a blitz probably isn't the best introduction in MP Dominions : some of the hardcore players are usually in the games, the quick pace means there isn't much time for pondering moves, and you have to be willing to commit to 3-5 hours in one sitting, when the game finally starts.

But on the other paw : you can learn a lot (both the hard way, and by talking on channel) especially if a loose team game is going. (Great to be able to talk about everything with your teammates, while in a free for all blitz, you don't want to give away any free information to enemies

)

Ironhawk · #5 January 24th, 2006, 04:39 PM

IRC will definitely teach you a lot and VERY fast. You dont even need a ton of time for a blitz either - just ask someone to duel. Tell them you are a noob and they will give you advice along the way too.

Morkilus · #6 January 24th, 2006, 06:35 PM

We should start another long-term game. Trouble is, I don't have a permanent connection so I can't serve. I could theoretically start a PBEM though after Feb 5. Whatever happened to the Rome vs Barbarians game? Any other ideas? I'm definitely not "hardcore", but I do love this game. Don't feel bad about joining games, as a n00b I noticed people don't really stomp you just 'cause they think you're a n00b. They stomp you because you send assassins after their sages.

shovah · #7 January 24th, 2006, 07:08 PM

or you 'steal' their mercs

Ironhawk · #8 January 24th, 2006, 07:37 PM

I can host games if people like. Just get all your players and maps and mods lined up and i will run it for you.

Tom_Scudder · #9 January 24th, 2006, 08:51 PM

I would be interested in a longer-term game as a total multiplayer n00b. The rome vs. barbarians sounds okay, although I sort of wish the undead vs. humans had taken off a bit. I can imagine a game where utterdark drops on turn 12 or so, and all the non-undead are forced to play non-astral paths (Machaka, Ulm non-black-forest, Pythium serpent cult...). Or something vicious like that.

Truper · #10 January 24th, 2006, 08:54 PM

We are generally a pretty noob-friendly bunch. And why not? I still frequently play like one...