26-08-2004 08:06									#1
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I almost never come in here, and clicked it by mistake... when did the PBEM forum become the most active in Civ 'poly?

	26-08-2004 08:09									#2
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Ah, you have found the vast post count generator of the new Deities.

You must now eat of the abrosia or be consumed to eternal darkness.

	26-08-2004 08:17									#3
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Theseus! Welcome! If you hurry you can get in Paddy's latest game.

For the scoop on that - and the latest on who is playing what - check out the census thread:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...30&pagenumber=1

Good to see you around. And yes - PBEM is alive and well and living in this forum.

	28-08-2004 13:26									#4
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Why ... are you implying malfeasance, Ghengis? I mean, arnelos would have my head (and several other anatomical items) if I didn't post upon sending each of my 20 turns daily ... so it's not my fault i've hit King after about 4 months ...

Yes Theseus -- join in on the fun! I'm sure Paddy can rope you in easily.

Ghengis: Nice Pic!!

	11-09-2004 05:10									#5
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Ya know, this is kinda ridiculous: I've been posting far and wide that I wanna get into PBEMs and then sim-MP, both here and at C3P Ladders... and I've actually only played like one or two turns all week!!

I feel like Connor Macleod: "No one will fight me... they all run away!"

[/French-Scottish accent]

	11-09-2004 07:30									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Theseus Ya know, this is kinda ridiculous: I've been posting far and wide that I wanna get into PBEMs and then sim-MP, both here and at C3P Ladders... and I've actually only played like one or two turns all week!! I feel like Connor Macleod: "No one will fight me... they all run away!" [/French-Scottish accent]

I would recommend getting into more than just two PBEMs. If you have 5 or 6 running then there will usually be at least one turn in a few games each night...unless you're in most of your PBEMs with someone who goes out of town for the weekend.

	11-09-2004 07:57									#7
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Ok Theseus. Here's the new game to keep you busy, The true Clash of Titans. 8 civ, 4 player game. Your civs play back-to-back so it plays like a true 4 player game - but you are running two civs. We will get SR to set it up again - just to mix it up. You, me . Rhoth , and ....Paddy?

Any restrictions we want to set on civs. I think we randomly set a first thru fourth choice, and go 1-4 and then 4-1 to pick the civs.

Rhoth? Paddy?

	11-09-2004 08:31									#8
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I'm up for it. I haven't played a two-civ per player game before but it sounds interesting.

I'd say we ought to figure out what type of map we are doing and then decide on civ restrictions from there (i.e. I don't want to pick two seafaring civs if we're playing a pangaea, etc.)

	11-09-2004 08:33									#9
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A is for all right.
V is for my victory.
M is for Mars, my patron saint.
T is for THESEUS.

Let's get it ON!!

	11-09-2004 10:25									#10
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Lets party and party hard

	11-09-2004 10:36									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Rhothaerill I'm up for it. I haven't played a two-civ per player game before but it sounds interesting. I'd say we ought to figure out what type of map we are doing and then decide on civ restrictions from there (i.e. I don't want to pick two seafaring civs if we're playing a pangaea, etc.)

sounds a good way of going about it

personally I do like Huge maps, with selected civs

I am happy to go with the pack, and looking forward to a great game...

Rhoth, Theseus, I am sure you will both enjoy this style of game... lots of civs, yet it moves along at a good clip with only the four players... can lead to some interesting split personality issues

	11-09-2004 18:28									#12
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OK - I will jump on this later today. It seems our choices are:

1. archipelago start
2. continents - with four on each continent (your civs are split). This would require someone to set it up.
3. Pagaea - and go with a large map as Paddy has suggested. I suspect someone will still get an island start out of this - so we say - them's the breaks, or get someone to set it up.

I vote for #3 with a 'them's the breaks' attitude to the initial set up.

	11-09-2004 18:33									#13
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And the name of this game:

1. Clash of Titans
2. Split Personality
3. Schizophrenia Supreme

	12-09-2004 00:18									#14
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Sounds good... I'm around.

	12-09-2004 03:21									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Beta OK - I will jump on this later today. It seems our choices are: 1. archipelago start 2. continents - with four on each continent (your civs are split). This would require someone to set it up. 3. Pagaea - and go with a large map as Paddy has suggested. I suspect someone will still get an island start out of this - so we say - them's the breaks, or get someone to set it up. I vote for #3 with a 'them's the breaks' attitude to the initial set up.

#2 and #3 are both fine with me. I'd rather have someone set up the game anyhow. I'm still wary of random starts where my capital ends up 4 tiles from your capital.

As to the name...Split Personality works.

	12-09-2004 21:50									#16
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Heh... yeah, the PBEM forum is definately the most active anywhere on 'poly that I've seen (well other than the stinking abyss known as the "OTF").

	13-09-2004 04:06									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Beta And the name of this game: 1. Clash of Titans 2. Split Personality 3. Schizophrenia Supreme

I too like Split Personality - ummm but there is already a game underway with that name it is currently on hold till Rasputin gets a new access point organised

split personality game

so maybe Schizophrenia Supreme is the name for us


and number 3 with a "thems the breaks" thrown in

	13-09-2004 05:57									#18
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Ok - #3 it is. I will ask the venerable SR to review the start.

Also - as I really like #1, and we do not want another Split Personality game, I propose:

Clash of the Schizoid Titans. Shizo for short.

Well, to be honest, I more than propose it, that is it!

Ok - now for civs. We need to pick choices for 1-4, with the picks going 1 thru 4 then 4 thru 1. In other words:

#1 gets to pick first and eighth
#2 gets to pick second and seventh
#3 gets to pick third and sixth
#4 gets to pick fourth and fifth.


Ms. Beta rolls the dice and ......

#1 is Rhoth
#2 is Beta
#3 is Paddy
#4 is Theseus.

OK - Rhoth - you get first pick.

	13-09-2004 06:10									#19
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1. Do we know if our civs will be neighboring?

2. Any limitations on the civs we pick?

3. Any interest in using the AU Mod?

	13-09-2004 07:25									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Theseus 1. Do we know if our civs will be neighboring? 2. Any limitations on the civs we pick? 3. Any interest in using the AU Mod?

1. We get random starts as in normal games
unless we have someone create a map for us and place our civs near each other

2. I do not think we have decided on any yet

3. AU Mod is not one of my favourites
but I am happy to go with the flow if the votes are there

	13-09-2004 10:45									#21
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My choice....Celts.

	13-09-2004 11:20									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Theseus 1. Do we know if our civs will be neighboring? 2. Any limitations on the civs we pick? 3. Any interest in using the AU Mod?

1. I guess I am with Paddy on this. Random.

Or if we get SR to set up the map - he can make sure all players hae their two civs either a) together or b) apart.

2. No.

3. I prefer stock - mainly because I have not played much with the mod.

Hmmm ... my choice. Back shortly.

	13-09-2004 11:22									#23
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cheeky bugger

so what of your other Civ


ok - I would like Maya and decisions and... and... English

	13-09-2004 17:53									#24
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Paddy - stick to the civ choice order.

You get the third and sixth picks. And I'm still thinking. And man, that hurts.

...........................

..................

......................

Those are brain waves in action. Actually, looks like a pretty straight line to me.

.....................!!!!!

As the second choice, I will take the Sumerians.

OK - Paddy picks third, and has indicated the Mayans.

(Paddy - now do you see why it was so important that you wait. )

	13-09-2004 17:59									#25
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I would suggest the best play order for this game is:

Beta
Theseus
Rhoth
Paddy

Also, what I have noted from the other game like this that I am playing, and this will be old news to you Paddy, is that after playing your first civ, you simply hit 'continue game' and you go to your second civ, which therefore does not require a password, as far as I can determine. Do I have that correct oh wise one and player of many games?

	13-09-2004 18:15									#26
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mad your bloody mad

you are quite right indeed

and ahh sorry for jumping the civ choice roster

quite happy to give over my choices

ahh life is good

as to the civ picking order 0 well I do not think I have been a part of this sort of thing since playing 25mm Napoleonics

	13-09-2004 18:17									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Beta Paddy - stick to the civ choice order. You get the third and sixth picks. And I'm still thinking. And man, that hurts. ........................... .................. ...................... Those are brain waves in action. Actually, looks like a pretty straight line to me. .....................!!!!! As the second choice, I will take the Sumerians. OK - Paddy picks third, and has indicated the Mayans. (Paddy - now do you see why it was so important that you wait. )

yes oh master I see I see I see

your ways are wonderous

yes oh master I see I see I see

	13-09-2004 19:25									#28
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Ok Theseus. You are up with the 4th and 5th picks. In some respects this may be the best choice combo - as you know for sure what civs are available for your second pick.

	13-09-2004 19:36									#29
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Egypt
Hittites

	13-09-2004 21:15									#30
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I get the feeling that tech progression can get fairly rapid in this game. Anyone up for setting the difficulty level to deity to make it a little slower?