New Noob Game

castigated · #1 January 30th, 2006, 10:11 PM

it is probably best to wait a week or so before we start this, because on the other noob game, we're really tight, so i bet at least 3-4 people will drop/die quite quickly. then they will probably be interested. i'd keep the thread open, though, so people can join up as they die, or whenever they feel like it.

also, if you want, i can host a pbem game if you want to organize it. i'll make up a new email address just for the game, that i will release closer to the time.

or you can host if you want, up to you.

Kontraband · #2 January 30th, 2006, 10:15 PM

If u could host a PBM game i would be greatfull and willing to orginize it. And im more than willing to wait a few weeks before we start

Morkilus · #3 January 30th, 2006, 11:38 PM

I'd like to play if it starts this Sunday or later. Let me know if you want to start sooner and I'll bow out. I'd like to try Ermor (BE) or Abysia, though I'm flexible.

Kontraband · #4 January 30th, 2006, 11:47 PM

im looking to launch in a week + a day or 2 so sure ure welcome to join, ill put u down for eomer but if ud rather play as abysia just say.

KissBlade · #5 January 30th, 2006, 11:51 PM

I'd like to play T'ien Chi.

castigated · #6 January 31st, 2006, 12:04 AM

i _strongly_ suggest everyone picks ONE race. this will avoid the confusion we had in the other noob game. if you can't pick one race, don't post until you can

Kontraband · #7 January 31st, 2006, 12:22 AM

we also need a name for the game, any sugestions?
I was thinking "Swing and a Miss" as its a noob game

PashaDawg · #8 January 31st, 2006, 12:28 AM

Hi All:

Here's my three cents...

I don't think that it is necessary to have a special email address as a PBEM host. I am currently hosting 2 PBEM games and have played several 1x1 or 1x1x1 PBEM games. On the other hand, a special email address wouldn't hurt.

It's usually helpful to have a keyword in the subject line of emails (e.g, "Noob," "RAND", etc.) Then you can use an email filter to collect all email correspondence to a designated folder for easy retrieval and record keeping. This is helpful for the host and for player diplomacy.

I have a Mac and use the automator function to quickly create the various emails with addresses and attachments after I have hosted a turn. I am sure there is a similar thing available for Windows.

Finally, it's important to make regular backups on an external hard drive or something just in case. I actually create an archive of each turn in case players wish to peek after the game is done. A master password for the host is helpful for that.

In the long run, I actually prefer PBEM over a server. Servers are a bit of a pain to connect to. PBEM simply requires saving the various files to the correct folder, which is very easy.

Just my thoughts... Have fun!

Pasha