Andean Zorro - MA/diff_research/VPs - game started

[BigDisAwesome]

Yeah, we could just not use VP's in the map. But let it be known that when you control X amount of capitols for X amount of turns, you win.

Or we could always just say if someone controls X% of total provinces, they win. Puts less of an emphasis on capitols and more so on steady even growth.

[Dragar]

I'm keen to play as Abysia if you'll have me, not fussed on the preferences

[Kheldron]

I think I'm finally going to take Caelum instead of Machaka.

[Omnirizon]

The point with using VPs is to purposefully somewhat limit the length of the game. A simple percentage of provinces can drag on for over 90 turns, and it is not fun to manage 40% of 300+ provinces. VPs, and especially cumulative VPs, can be used to set a timer on the game, and make it a little less "thick"; preventing the drag of having to ever manage massive empires.

Ideally, the goal should be a game between 60-90 turns. Preferably closer to 60. With around 8 players, the origial VP formula I posted basically _can't_ last longer than 90 turns (even if everybody sat around, they'd accumulate enough VPs by then). I figure with people wrangling over the VP provinces and capitals, that formula should place the game at 60-90 turns.

[Omnirizon]

we still have a couple of spots open, sign up now.

looks like votes are leaning towards:

CBM off
graphs off
VP's 50% of capitols

it could still go either way with remaining votes. please pick a nation and vote on CBM, graphs, and whether you prefer percentage or cumulative VPs.

[Dragar]

i vote no to CBM, yes to graphs

[Cerlin]

I would like to play. I would be Eriu. The Irish ninja's

[Cerlin]

I would vote yes for VP on half the captials.

And Cradle is fine if we have under 10 people.

Scales are good off and I dont like CBM but maybe worthy heroes?

Indies I would prefer 5-6

And definitely NON cumulative VP

[Omnirizon]

c'mon!

one more person and we can start!
(unless ppl want to hold out for more than eight; i'd rather get started though).

I've decided to go with Shinuyama. they look like something fun to play, and I kinda like their theme; makes me think of Ninja Scroll (its the ONLY anime I like; swear).

[StrictlyRockers]

I'd like to play Arco, please.

Nation: Arcosephale
Map: I like the Dawn of Dominions map
Indies: 7
Graphs: On
Victory: Victory Points as expressed in first post
CBM: No!