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Meglobob · #1 February 2nd, 2007, 03:51 PM

I like your idea Ironhawk. But I like power gaming and the settings you are suggesting are for a power game. Sadly, I have'nt commented earlier because due to evil work I cannot join any more MP's at the moment.

Why don't you try it on a small map with just 8 players? That may be fun...

FAJ · #2 February 2nd, 2007, 04:30 PM

I would give it a try.

But I, of course, would rather just blitz the turns.

Ironhawk · #3 February 2nd, 2007, 05:25 PM

Yeah thats a good idea, meglobob, maybe I will start out small. 8-10 players is probably a good size, anyway, since my thought for this game is that it would also resolve itself faster than normal. So a regular dom3 game might last 3 months or something. Whereas this one might only last 1.5.

msew · #4 February 2nd, 2007, 07:43 PM

I'm in!

UninspiredName · #5 February 2nd, 2007, 09:21 PM

I'm definitely interested. I'm a bit worried that the borders wouldn't be at all secure, but they're not really anyways.

Ironhawk · #6 February 2nd, 2007, 11:09 PM

How would this setup effect borders any more than a regular game?

Another question: what do you guys think about Victory Points? It seems like a logical thing to add to a game designed to move quickly. Perhaps Capital-VPs only? So that you dont need to specifically castle any VP provs?

Rathar · #7 February 3rd, 2007, 07:41 AM

It would have the possibility of creating bizarre national boundaries. One can start nations somewhat evenly apart but their 8 other provinces are random no?

No clue on vp's, I defer to the majority and I would like a position in this game. I think the games you start/run are well run and enjoyable!

Rathar

P.S. I think the 10 sage and 3 turn no combat idea to be a good one. It allows empires to gain a touch of potential personality?...?

KissBlade · #8 February 3rd, 2007, 03:52 PM

I do sense a LOT of luck though being incorporated into this game. Imagine the guy who starts with 5 farmlands compared to one who started with like 5 or 6 provinces with below 3K population.

FAJ · #9 February 3rd, 2007, 08:46 PM

There is always luck. I have started as ulm on farmland with 2 adjacent neighbors before (one water). I say, the more provinces per play, the better chance of having a less dramatic effect due to luck.