the Gold Lion (running)

[Hellboy]

Maybe this goes w/o saying, but it would also be cool if CJ could run turns early, if everyone has got their turns in (I think he was about to do that this morning, but i was the laggard this time around ). Maybe this weekend we could get through a few turns at an accelerated rate?

At least for the first 10-15 turns its nice to speed things up, if possible.

[seej]

I believe currently I am waiting on:

Arcoscephale (I have asked him to resend his turn zipped)

[Dragonlord]

Agreed with Terrel. I received the last turn last night (CET) and responded at once just before going to bed. Its now 10.20 AM here and I was already hoping on a next turn :-)
Game wise, I think I had a pretty rough start, so I am anxious to see in 10 turns or so if I even stand a chance. My capitol is surrounded by 2 or 3 swamps, I missed getting mercenaries for a the first turns to take a first province, and the game staled (ignored my orders) on a fairly crucial early turn due to an incorrect serial key at the time...
And on top of that I am not familiar with my nation nor very much impressed by it so far, but will soldier on. At least I have some good mages :-)

In terms of diplomacy I look forward to some exchanges that are a bit more sophisticated than what the in-game messaging allows. What is normal in Dom3 MP games? Is it ok to publish a list here of all the nations and their email addresses, for some behind the scenes politicking ?

[johnarryn]

I'm ok with my email being given out since its already posted elsewhere on the boards, but this may not be the case for everyone.

PM are always an option, as are in the in-game messages if you want to add an element of "realism" to the game, i.e. diplomacy may not alway reflect the situation at the front.

[Dragonlord]

Well, everyone's email adress does not have to be totally public: The host could just send round a list to us of nations, forum nicks, and email adresses. As for realism, I tend to roleplay my diplo exchanges unless I specifically state that my remarks will be out of character.

[johnarryn]

I meant that the lag between diplomatic exchanges is somewhat realistic for a "medieval-esque" game. In the sense that diplomats have to go back and forth while fighting may be occurring; thus what is being discussed may not reflect the reality of the front.

[seej]

new turn has been posted (turn 5) let me know if you dont receive it.

[Hellboy]

Dragonlord said:
Game wise, I think I had a pretty rough start, so I am anxious to see in 10 turns or so if I even stand a chance. My capitol is surrounded by 2 or 3 swamps, I missed getting mercenaries for a the first turns to take a first province, and the game staled (ignored my orders) on a fairly crucial early turn due to an incorrect serial key at the time...
And on top of that I am not familiar with my nation nor very much impressed by it so far, but will soldier on. At least I have some good mages :-)

Sorry to hear about the tough start - good luck toughing it out. To look for a silver lining, it may not be a disadvantage to have missed the mercs. I think there is a price level where players can be overpaying, and if your opponents have done this, you may have the advantage for not having got the mercs. I often bid on mercs, but I always prepare for the case where I don't get them, and I try to not get carried away on how much I bid.

In terms of diplomacy I look forward to some exchanges that are a bit more sophisticated than what the in-game messaging allows. What is normal in Dom3 MP games? Is it ok to publish a list here of all the nations and their email addresses, for some behind the scenes politicking ?

I'll broadcast a message in game, including my email address. I certainly enjoy the diplomatic aspects of this game, and I also dislike the interface for in-game messaging. So, email is good for me, but I never post my email address on a public forum. As johnarryn points out, PMs also work, and whenever I don't have a players email, I start out w/ PM and usually move to email thereafter.

[Dragonlord]

Ok Terrel, thanks for the reply and the words of encouragement. Looks like I'll need it...I just saw turn 5 and one of you managed to already show up next to my capitol with a combat pretender accompanied by 70 troops...lucky guess I think of that player, to put all eggs in one basket, strike out in a random direction and hope to catch someone before defenses are up. So if things dont go well, in a turn or 2 my fate may be sealed...

[johnarryn]

Well, even with a SC god your PD and troops you have on hand should be able to put up a fight, particularly in your dominion... did you see the other player coming? (im assuming its Arco).

That's not meant to be condescending, just encouraging =) I think you have a fighting chance.