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[Meglobob]

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]

I would give it a try.

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

[Ironhawk]

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]

I'm in!

[UninspiredName]

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]

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]

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?...?

[FAJ]

I like the idea of capital vps only. Maybe hold 35-40% of the capitals + your own?

[Ironhawk]

Hmm, yes I suppose that is true. The way the game allocates your starting provinces appears to be just picking them in sequence starting at your capital and then just moving to another province randomly. It does occassionally produce strange borders. But then, that is why there will be an extra 6 indy provs per player You will have to carve your own borders out of those!!

[LeSquide]

I'm certainly up for this, whatever form it takes.