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MacUser
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Olathe, KS, USA
Jul 1999
time: 23:12
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I've been thinking about all the posts from newbies and others where they are wanting a game but can't find anyone to play. What do you think of an "open game" where no one feels terribly married to a given Civ and anyone can pop in and play a Civ whenever they, or a free Civ, is available?
For example, this week at 7PM five people show up and take their favorite Civ and play a few hours. Next week, however, only one person (the dedicated host  ) was available and the game continues with 4 different people plus an AI. The next game, the person who was beat up badly switches Civs (first come first choice) and lets the AI deal with the Barbs!
Mostly I'm thinking that I would be willing to be a dedicated host and let people get their feet wet in MP without promising their lives away! What about the only mostly-dedicated host who has to take the spouse out for the night , for fear of becoming an EX-host? Well the host could email the save to a semi-regular player and let the game continue.
I propose King or Emp level (so as not to scare off newbies) with Raging Hordes to help humble ICS'ers. 1x Production, 1x Moves, usual cheats banned (no city bribes, no whining AH, moderate wan...oh, wait, wrong thread  )
Actually, I think I'll just start one now, King level (that's to encourage newbies, not an old-timer cheat!) Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 PM CST (8:30 EST)
ICQ # 48395064
IP 24.19.83.176 (that's a cable, so the number is constant)
I'll start in a few minutes and see what happens!
On second thought, I'll wait and see if any one thinks that this is a good idea....
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"And now for something completely different..."
- John Cleese
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by MacUser (edited August 15, 2000).]</font>
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Novi Nomad
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Novi, MI, 48377
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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That is an excellent idea. I've really been wanting to try MP, and I just picked up ICQ. My ICQ # is 84760512. Count me in!
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So your the webmaster hear Macuser?(Im still trying to get to know everyone)
-Austin the Iron Fisted
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He laughs at and disgraces his enemies, while they bow down at his feat. They were so ambitious,so full of themselfs, they thought they couldnt be destroyed. But what they didnt know was, DONT DEFY THE IRON FISTED!
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kcbob
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Kansas City, MO USA
Dec 1999
time: 23:12
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This is too cool! I'd love to try but I've always felt a little intimidated by the commitment needed. Two questions, though. Can Macs and PCs play in the same game? And MacUser, can we talk on the phone sometime? I live in Shawnee. Small world (40x50), huh?
BTW. Not meaning to throw a monkey wrench in to the hour computation but we're on Daylight Savings Time in KC. Therefore, if it was 6:22 on your clock, MacUser, then it would be 11:22 GMT, n'est-ce pas?
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Frodo lives!
Better dead than "Red"... or green... or blue... or yellow... or orange... or purple... or white.
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by kcbob (edited August 21, 2000).]</font>
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Novi Nomad
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Novi, MI, 48377
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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MacUser,
Sorry I missed out - I've been in Toronto on business for the last week or so. I'll try to get in on the game this coming week.
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Novi Nomad
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Novi, MI, 48377
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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My ICQ died again. I've downloaded this twice now. It seemed to be working at lunch yesterday, but when I got home last night it wouldn't load up again. I'm not sure what I could possibly be screwing up, it seems so straight forward. Anyhow, I'm going to give it another shot this afternoon when I get home. Hopefully I'll be on for tonight.
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Novi Nomad
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Novi, MI, 48377
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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My ICQ died again. I've downloaded this twice now. It seemed to be working at lunch yesterday, but when I got home last night it wouldn't load up again. I'm not sure what I could possibly be screwing up, it seems so straight forward. Anyhow, I'm going to give it another shot this afternoon when I get home. Hopefully I'll be on for tonight.
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Novi Nomad
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Novi, MI, 48377
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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It must be time to go home. Now my computer here is locking up.. Sorry about the duplicate post. I don't know how to delete it...
<font size=1 face=Arial color=444444>[This message has been edited by Novi Nomad (edited August 29, 2000).]</font>
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Caesar
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Rome, Heart of the Roman Empire
Oct 2000
time: 05:12
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Hmmm... I prefer duels or long dedicated games... but I might try sometime...
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MacUser
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Olathe, KS, USA
Jul 1999
time: 23:12
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This week is a bad one for the Open Player Game.  I will not be able to host due to Cub Scout meetings tonight and attending a dinner/playhouse on Thursday. Usually, Monday is Scout night, however, I cancelled last Monday's meetings due to the hot weather in KC, tonight is a make-up Den meeting. And Thursday, well I won't skip going out for anything!! 
MWintry, if you want to host and see who shows, feel free.
Hopefully, next week we'll be back on schedule!
(Sheila, Mrs. MacUser, says she's shocked! She didn't think anything could interfere with a Civ Game! )
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