13-12-2002 15:21									#1
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You are right, now it is time to start the PBEM playtest. Though i have to mention: any ideas, critics or whatsoever are highly welcome and recomended because this a PLAYTEST!!!

If you should find something that is not working please report it to me, i try to solve the problem(s).


Enough of that, letīs start with some information.

(1) it is highly recomended that you read the ENTIRE readme.doc file attached to the sceanrio

(2) there are 7 playable civs: Russia, Europe, USA, China, India, Muslim World, Neutral Nations, so there are 3 more players needed.

Academia, Pap1732 and Pavlov signalized their will to participate in the playtest. including me we are 4 players.

(3) has anyone of you some preferences in playing a certain civ? just leave a message here or send me a pm.


let the game begin!!!

	13-12-2002 15:28									#2
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iīm that stupid. iīm that stupid. iīm that damn stupid. i forgot to attach the ,zip file containing the files.

Attachment: today.zip
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	13-12-2002 15:32									#3
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I'll play also, but the others can pick a nation first.
I'll download it now to get a first impression...

	13-12-2002 16:02									#4
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Jim, there is something wrong with the events-file, and you also might want to strengthen the defence of the "rogue-states", because I was able to conquer Cuba, Iraq and Iran in 1 turn, the first turn.
And also empty the FARC-encampment.
Make those cities much stronger. I know it might not represent the real strength of the nation involved, but you should do it for making it harder for the human player.

	13-12-2002 16:12									#5
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Just gave it a try, and the first thing I tried was obviously nuking everything. Anyway, it appears that ICBMs have a range of -48, they can't move at all. The smaller nukes work.

*There are two Archangelsk in Russia. The northern one is right but the city on the Caspian should be named Astrakhan.

*Revall -> Reval

*I agree with Yop, the rogues need strengthening.

Also I have dibs on the Neutral Nations.

	13-12-2002 16:25									#6
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Got another idea: Maybe you should let some terrorists appear in Spain, to represent the ETA.

They could appear on the hill north of Madrid, or north-east of madrid.

And maybe you could put some IRA-terrorists in Northern Ireland. (if you haven't done that already ... )

	13-12-2002 19:31									#7
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And terrorists possibly popping up in America and for sure in Israel.

I would like the good ole Americans.

Pap

	13-12-2002 21:03									#8
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Hm, I'd be willing to take the Ones-who-are-faithful-to-one-god-and-that-god-ain't-Jahve.

	13-12-2002 21:12									#9
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i can take China.

	13-12-2002 23:34									#10
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quote: i can take China.

Sorry Figu, but iīve already asked for China in the scenario creation thread

quote: Academia, Pap1732 and Pavlov signalized their will to participate in the playtest. including me we are 4 players.

	13-12-2002 23:45									#11
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Damn. Is Russia then free??

	14-12-2002 00:09									#12
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Well... nothing new to mention.
The problem with the Rules.txt; improve rogue states defenses, ICBM range.... and thereīs a problem with the highway graphics.

	14-12-2002 00:14									#13
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Ah! thereīs another "graphic problem"
Inside the city... the graphic of "fire" appears instead of "pollution"
Am I making myself clear?
In the icons.gif file, you put the fire graphic in the "pollution/factories" slot

	14-12-2002 02:50									#14
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ok, troubleshooting part 1.

first of troubleshooting i apologise for the errors, bugs, etc. at my computer it worked without any problems. fascinating but not logical.

the icons.gif has been fixed some minutes ago. it should appear below.

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	14-12-2002 03:04									#15
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troubleshooting, part 2

quote: iīm that stupid. iīm that stupid. iīm that damn stupid.

i attached the wrong icons.gif file. down there should it be.

strange is the cause about the events.txt file. on my computer it works without problems.

the ICBM should reach nearly any place on the globe. should. as i learned, units may not move further than 60 in one turn.

	14-12-2002 03:12									#16
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troubleshooting, part 3

i also modified the rules.txt for strengthening the "evil"units.

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	14-12-2002 03:19									#17
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troubleshooting, part 4

i have also totally rewritten the events.txt file. like i said, on my pc it worked without any errors. fascinating but not logical.

whatever. i think it would be better to post tomorrow a new today.zip file.

what about the civs and their players.

(proposal)

Neutral Nations - Pavlov
Russia - FiGu
USA - Pap1732
Europe - The Creator himself :-)
China - Academia
Muslim World - Valuk
Indian Federation - yop73

discussion, please

	14-12-2002 03:32									#18
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fine for me...

	14-12-2002 15:25									#19
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As the Title of this post tells you: i finished troubleshoting

now it should work. it was a lot of work but now there is the today.zip file below the text.

what about the civs? is this ok?

ok, i stop bugging you. download it + letīs play it!

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	15-12-2002 00:03									#20
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I've checked out the new version and it all looks ok.

Yop, will you do the honors please?

	15-12-2002 00:27									#21
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I need to move as last person.

	15-12-2002 00:50									#22
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Oops.

Here's the correct (?) order:

Russia - FiGu
Neutral Nations - Pavlov
European Union - jim panse
United States - Pap
China - Academia
Muslims - Valuk
India - Yop

	15-12-2002 01:26									#23
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Terrorism!

The Russian president Vladimir Putin informs that the Russian goverment is ready to help the
Western Countries to fight terrorism.
"After the terrorist attack in Moscow is the Russians ready to help America in the fight against Terrorism!"

First Terrorists are captured in Russia..

The Russian Forces near Grozny was able to capture a Terrorist base. The terrorists are taken to a siberian prison.



Russian forces fighting against terrorists.

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Last edited by FiGu on 15-12-2002 at 01:52

	15-12-2002 03:49									#24
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*Turkey infiltrated by Iraqi soldiers! After a decisive operation the Iraqi forces were thrown back and motorized Turkish units have taken up defensive positions close to Mosul.

*Canada strikes again! After an urgent report from the CIA (Canadian Intelligence Agency ) telling of terrorists haing just arrived in the United States, president Pavlov took action. Canadian fighters managed to completely destroy a terrorist camp on the American east coast, only miles from Washington.

President Pavlov apologized for the intrusion on American soil but said that in matters of terrorism you can't let a second go to waste. [ooc: Sorry about that Pap, but after twenty minutes of going through cities and changing production I was itching for some action.]


An operative from the CIA using the latest in binocular technology


*Two neutral nations, namely Colombia and South Korea, are looking to purchase a skilled peace envoy for diplomatic missions. They are willing to pay a couple of thousand for this. And if cash is unwanted we can offer a wide array of military hardware.

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	16-12-2002 01:04									#25
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ok, you havenīt mentioned this so far (i imagine):

the Airbase unit is not able to carry air units, i forgot to modifie this in the rules.txt before zipping the files. i lost a MRBM due to my incompetence

anyway, first of all: down there is a modified rules.txt file, containing not only the modifications for the airbase but also changed trading goods (i know, details. but details make the difference )

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	16-12-2002 01:28									#26
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quote: Originally posted by jim panse but also changed trading goods (i know, details. but details make the difference )

Thank you! Can't imagine what the French needed all those hides for.

	16-12-2002 01:34									#27
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As today was made public, Jim Panse was elected President of the European Unionīs Commission.

"My one and only goal i wish to achieve in my presidency is the 98%age integration of the European Union. I wish to create a more powerful Europe than it is nowadays to show the world that there is an alternative to the US. This is meant to be a peaceful process. I donīt want the United States to feel attacked by us Europeans. We share the same ideals, values and principals but Europe is not the United States, therefore it is our right to take a slightly different way into the future. This is meant to be achieved through peaceful Enlargement.
The US and Europe have a lot of common goals: We want to make the world safe for Human Rights, Freedom, Liberty and Democracy. That is to be mentioned. The 21st century should be the century of peace and growing prosperity to all mankind!"

Aside of this remarkable step towards more integration the Chairman of the EU, Jim Panse, announced that the EU will send reenforcements into Afghanistan to stabilize the region.

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	16-12-2002 05:56									#28
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Still any slots open?

	16-12-2002 12:43									#29
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iīm sorry to inform you at this time not. maybe later in the game i donīt know.

you may start an own game if you like it.


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i found another bug that is not solved by now: there is a DPRK Infantry unit belonging to the European Union in North Korea. this is not solved yet, i just disbanded the unit. in the final release version this will be fixed

	17-12-2002 00:53									#30
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Guys, I haven't been home in the last couple of days, I'll do my turn on Tuesday when I get back, I can't wait though!

Pap