Best Blitz Settings?

[Gandalf Parker]

I have heard that CBM is particularly popular with the IRC Blitzers so I will probably keep those games running. So far Im not sure if there are others using those so if the IRC group agrees on a change of settings that shouldnt be a problem.

The problem with pre-made maps is that there either needs to be an agreement (is there a default CBM Duellists Map on IRC?), or it would take a webpage like this one that I created long long ago.
http://www.dom3minions.com/lab/MakeGame.htm
But for various reasons, having users design and start games that run continually is not a good idea.
Some of the trusted users on the server have created such make-game pages for their own use which isnt too bad but Im probably not going to open up a public one.

Of course this is for the mass-created games. When people request that I host a special game then there are no limits. Any mod, any map, any settings, added designed AIs are popular, it can be direct-connect or pbem or both. Wide open. I like it when someone challenges me with an idea they want for a different game than usual. At the moment I have 4 of those running.

[Maerlande]

I figured custom maps was a hastle. I'd stick with random then. Your server works great for "Let's play right now" games. Which to me is blitz. You grab a few people who have a couple hours "right now" and play something. Random up some nations, toss out some maybe decent pretenders, and play.

Anything else is more suited to organizing on the forums and setting up a custom game.

But your direct connect is better than any PBEM for blitz. Speed is the essence.