MP: Morla MA noob game (running)

[Morla]

triqui, http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=47741 you can download it here, a lot of changes, a lot.

download the mod, unrar it, create a "mods" folder in dominions 3 directory, copy the "cbm 1.92" files in "mods" folder. In the game go to preferences, mod preferences and enable "cbm 1.92".

[triqui]

Just noticed that it runs with CBM. Never have done before. I'm ok with it, but need some help about how to install it :P

[triqui]

Ok, now I have another problem.
Can't find my savedgames folder...
Have been looking in the FAQ, and it's an issue with Vista. I don't have Vista, but Windows 7, however, I have the same problem. I don't know how to solve, though, becouse the answer given in the FAQ for Vista does not seem to help me :/

EDIT: Ok, found it, inside the "compatibility files" tab. Weird things Bill Gates do, young Skywalker.

[Immaculate]

News From The Travelling Bard

As the Lands of Legend awake to the presence of many new cults and faiths dedicated to strange and wondrous creatures who would call themselves gods, the bards already sing of distant and strange places.

They say that amongst the people of ‘Man’ and ‘Ulm’ potent would-be-godlings seclude themselves in their castles and libraries, uncovering the secrets of tomorrow through diligent research (man has research 20 and Ulm has research 23). What sorts of godlings these might be none know but many are keen to guess.

The nations of Ulm, Jutenheim and Ermor are also known for the strength of their cult’s faith and some say that either their godings walk among them, inspiring them to greater and greater piety or that their faith is really just that strong. Only time will tell (Ermor: 35, Ulm 56, Jutunheim:45).

Lastly the Bards sing of war and preparations for blood. It seems that the armies of Man and Machaka in particular are preparing themselves, training many new soldiers to swell their ranks that they might bring their faiths to the heathens by spear and spell (Army size: Man 114, Machaka 104)

[triqui]

Also, Tien Chi's citizen seem to be quite rich, their god has blessed them with good scales it seems . Quite the opposite than Machaka, whose god magic is demanding in term of economy.

[Immaculate]

News From The Travelling Bard

The songs on the lips of every bard tell of the death of the would-be god of the Machuaka people; some say that the godling is immortal and the death a minor set back from which they will soon recover. Others say that only the fervent prayers of the faithful will return it to the Land of Legends. Only the Machaka know- for now.

Elsewhere there is continued evidence of the will of other godlings. No doubt the god of the Ermor leads forces against heathen provinces, conquering them for the glory of their nation (Ermor: high dominion, 3 provinces versus everyone else’s two). The gods of man and Ulm continue to advance the knowledge of their subjects, already uncovering precious secrets for their followers (research for man and ulm at 45 and 48 respectively). The god of the Jutunheim is said to walk amongst his subjects and yet it is not clear what role he plays- certainly he is not trapped in some laboratory like those of Man or Ulm- perhaps he personally leads his forces to victory over foreign lands.

Tien’chi continues to dominate economically, it treasury bloated by imperial tax-collectors working at high efficiency (and perhaps a bit of over-taxation coupled to efficient martial law). Surprisingly, Marignon’s taxation has almost completely disappeared and none know exactly why (do you?)

The largest army in the world belongs to Machaka, perhaps partially explaining its precipitous drop in financial fortunes. Man and Ermor, already strong from their god’s direct involvement, also dominate in military affairs, no doubt promising to soon take many more territories for their faiths.

[triqui]

Just to point: Ermor's god does not appear in the hall of fame. It's hard to conquer provinces without killing anyone.

[Immaculate]

good call... thoughts? unless its a fear effect?

[triqui]

Well, given than _I_ am Ermor, of course I've thoughts about the question :P

But a few hints:

1) Even with fear effects, the God would be in the Hall of Fame. It would have 0 kills, but some experience. There are several commanders with 0 kills and some XP already in the hall of fame, including two from Ermor.

2) there are more than 1 way to conquer 2 province in turn 2. Ermor starting armor is decent, enough to take most Indies. You just need a second army good enough to take another. That might be done with a recruited decent army: few sacreds with bless, decent sized medium infantry supported by a Prophet, or, in case of Ermor, buying a bunch of 1 turn-only gladiator. Or, if you get lucky, and there are 2 weak indies around your capital, your starting army plus a few recruits can be split in two, and take both.

That said, about the rumour the bards sing from distant lands: why do they think Jotunheim's god is out there? It's not in the Hall of fame, either, and did not research anything at all in both turn 1 and turn 2. Jotunheim does not have enough gems to forge in turn 0, so unless the god is being used to Patrol and raise the taxes (which does not seem so, given the income it gets), I doubt it's out there... If it is, what is s/he doing?

[SpaceViking21]

Originally Posted by triqui

That said, about the rumour the bards sing from distant lands: why do they think Jotunheim's god is out there? It's not in the Hall of fame, either, and did not research anything at all in both turn 1 and turn 2. Jotunheim does not have enough gems to forge in turn 0, so unless the god is being used to Patrol and raise the taxes (which does not seem so, given the income it gets), I doubt it's out there... If it is, what is s/he doing?

Jotunheim here, this guy is right. Either I am doing nothing with my pretender and just letting him domspread (which is strange), or he's not quite out yet and the high dominion score is something else. Even though this is a noob game, the smart money is on option 2.