Capuchin - Big newbie EA game - started

[Freakboy]

I tried to post my pretender and got invalid nation error. This is for Formoria.

[Wokeye]

Is it Formoria or Fomoria?

[llamabeast]

Aha, sorry Freakboy, that will be my fault. Fomoria hasn't played on the server yet - most likely I didn't add it correctly.

I will fix that, resubmit Freakboy's pretender (I will have it backed up) and start the game tonight (UK time) (probably pretty late).

[llamabeast]

Okay, the game is started! The first turn has 48 hours on the clock, subsequent turns will have 24 hours.

I hope you all enjoy the game. Here are some tips from me on making it a fun game:

- Engage in lots of diplomacy. It's fun. Send messages to your neighbours, preferably in the character of your nation. Make threats, deals and alliances. One thing though - if you actually agree to a deal (such as peace for n turns, or exchanging items), do stick to it, otherwise you are likely to upset other players and make the game unfun.
- Post in-character stuff on this thread. See Tuidjy's posts on the "Neo Xekinima" thread for an excellent example of this. I really enjoy reading that thread.

People always say the most fun games are the ones with lots of messages flying around and posts on the forum. Silent games are fun too, but miss out on one cool element of multiplayer play - they're a bit more like single player versus very competent AIs.

Have fun!

[Aapeli]

I dont know about you others but Im not in a hurry so 48 hours is ok. It would be better if evrybody would get their turns in.

[llamabeast]

Okay, I've switched it to 48 hours. It really isn't worthwhile having people stale because of lack of time, and it seems like several people have been having difficulties with the 24 hour timer. Apologies to those who were fine with the fast pace.

[Wokeye]

Thanks Llamabeast, much appreciated.