MP: Tiny Crowded World - EA - Ctis - Bullock Winner !

[Anaconda]

Originally Posted by dojango

In a game I played as LA Pythium, I didn't get a 1N1B reveler until year 2, and that was with a 1 in 4 chance.... Sometimes random is random. Remember that each additional recruit is still a 1 in 10 shot.

I wonder if any1 exprienced RANDOM occurrance where he gets these additions more often than not, because random should be random.

I personally believe theres something worth of looking at in these statistics.

[LongBrodie]

In another game I was playing as Fomoria, the first Fomorian King I recruited had 2 picks in air magic, so I had a level 5 air mage from the very beginning. I also seemed to get more than 1 in 10 with a second random pick in that game. So sometimes it really is just random.

[Samhain]

Each recruitment should be independently random of every other. Still, I'd expect with the sample size to get something resembling the percentage chance of the pick. For example, I'd expect to see 10% to have the 10% chance picks. That's generally been my experience in other games.

It doesn't seem like it could be a client side bug at any rate. So, since no one else has been seeing the same, I'll just have to fall back on skill and planning as luck clearly is not on my side in this game. Unfortunately, in the past luck has served me much better.

[Bullock]

Is it the season for the birds' migration ? i have found tons in my lands.

[aaminoff]

Hi. I'm afraid I have just run out of time. Getting my daughter to bed took longer than usual tonight, and I absolutely must have a hard stop now so I can drop them off at school and get to work tomorrow. Sadly Monday is the day I have an evening committment, so I will need until mid-day Tuesday. So please add 36h if you can.

I also PMd Bullock.

- Alex

[Bullock]

Aaaah too bad i was waiting hard for the next turn
But it is postponed.

[aaminoff]

Sorry about the delay Bullock.

So, you will rightfully be annoyed with me, but I have to start looking for a sub.

1. This is only my 5th MP game of Dominions ever.
A) why didn't I get eliminated earlier by a more experienced player/combination?
B) From lack of experience I underestimated the level of micromanagement. I thought the micromanagement would not be as bad without communions, but no.
2. I have small children
3. RL > game

I will continue to get my turns done on as close to the schedule as I can manage while I look for a sub.

[Samhain]

1. A) Caelum is a bad choice if you want a decent chance to be eliminated early. Mammoths, high mobility, and air evoc is tough to tangle with until mid to late game when their weak troops and lack of diversity make them less threatening of an opponent. Players tend to target nations that are weaker in the early game and strong later, which is how at least I regard Tien Chi, and gang up on the brutally powerful nations such as Lanka, Niefelheim, Hinnom, and maybe Mictlan.

B) I've learned to plan low micro into my strategy. For me, that means a simple and effective expansion strategy with an easy path to SC's later. A handful of well equipped guys with high mobility just means less clicking. Knowledge of the game helps too. But, you also have to accept putting in turns that are far from masterpieces. Try to stick to no-diplo games. And, never, ever play a team game.

2. Children, jobs, school, etc. are all more important that Dom3. For the same reason you cite, I've had to bow out of a couple of games now during periods where my responsibilities waxed a bit. I for one sure don't blame you for making the same sound decision and appreciate you taking the time to find a sub yourself.

If your RL responsibilities allow it, I hope to play against you again one day. You are a good sport.

[Bullock]

Well since the forum is full of threads looking for sub, i'm already expecting the worse for our game.

i'm wondering how much time are you willing to wait for a sub before turning Caelum AI ?

Also i had in mind we could switch the owner of a small nation with caelum, if aaminoff is interested ofc.

Any thoughts ?

[aaminoff]

That is a great idea. The player of Agartha for example could certainly sub in for me. Probably Fomoria likewise.

Bullock, I will continue putting in turns, I may ask for delays now and then, but I hope we will find someone eventually.