20-02-2003 14:57									#1
	MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette) Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

(sigh) Can't wait for MOO3's release so you guys can find out what kind of experience it gives...

... but also to play multi.

One thing about MOO3 etiquette that I've been forced to do:

Always say "End Turn" in the chat box. When everyone says End Turn, THEN end your turn. You'll see what I mean when you play.

	20-02-2003 15:17									#2
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can MoO3 run on window mode, or background? it so, ICQ can be used to maintain chat right?

on LAN partys, chat could be relayed through WinPopup, or LanTalk (tm) I think that's the name of the proggie...

	20-02-2003 16:42									#3
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bah set timelimit to 1 minute and noone will end his turn at his will ;=)

	20-02-2003 18:46									#4
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Is it possible to be wild and verspielt? I was meaning to ask.

Jonah, you are such an evil tease. Really you are. If I ever get the chance, you're dead in multi

-Jam

	20-02-2003 21:07									#5
	Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette) Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by JonahFalcon Always say "End Turn" in the chat box. When everyone says End Turn, THEN end your turn. You'll see what I mean when you play.

Because "someone" forgot to allow people to chat after they've ended their turn?

	21-02-2003 00:06									#6
	Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette) Increase Your PM Length

quote: Originally posted by Cedayon Because "someone" forgot to allow people to chat after they've ended their turn?

lol That woud SUCK.

	21-02-2003 01:58									#7
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lol

in moo2 the only reason you can ever chat (2 player) is because of the lag between turns.

Of course there are also diplomatic channels, but that really doesn't count as game chat.

	21-02-2003 05:35									#8
	Re: Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette) Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

quote: Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba lol That woud SUCK.

I think it's the case too... not a problem if you never click "End Turn" and just wait for the timer (or everyone to be done), though.

	21-02-2003 06:34									#9
	Re: Re: Re: Re: MOO3 multiplayer (and MOO3 MP etiquette) Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations: Deluxe Edition

quote: Originally posted by Cedayon I think it's the case too... not a problem if you never click "End Turn" and just wait for the timer (or everyone to be done), though.

Patch!!

	21-02-2003 06:36									#10
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One thing to remember is that in games with a timer, hitting the turn button before time runs out is GOOD. It means you get more interest on your money. If no timer the interest rates are fixed though. But the BTs all say it is stupidity to play MP without the timer on.

	21-02-2003 06:39									#11
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So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

	21-02-2003 06:46									#12
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quote: Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

Well since the AI can run planets better than any of us can--- And can fight tactical battles better than we can---And can auto colonize..

Not like we'll need much time for turns. Just need to tweak a few sliders, do some diplomacy, design ships and move them to find all the starlanes.



-P

	21-02-2003 06:51									#13
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quote: So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

Being limited to a few minutes per turn hardly makes it a RTS game.

I haven't played it yet but a minute probably isn't enough time for ship design but 3 minute turns would probably be adequate to get done what you need. Turn times don't include battle time, the actual RTS portion of the game.

Can any BT who has played the game confirm or deny this?

	21-02-2003 08:44									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Anun Ik Oba So in essence, with the timer on, MoO3 is an RTS.

No, it's more like Speed-Chess

	21-02-2003 10:39									#15
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quote: It means you get more interest on your money

I thought that was out?

	21-02-2003 10:59									#16
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Can the variable interest rates be turned off even if the timer is on? I'd like to avoid having to choose between "Being able to chat once I'm done with the turn, with the Timer on" and "getting the best possible interest rate".

	22-02-2003 00:10									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Main_Brain I thought that was out?

I thought that it was out too, but there's a lot of discussion of it lately.

	22-02-2003 06:02									#18
	Put an end to popups!

Ah well we'll seen soon :=)

	25-02-2003 01:44									#19
	Full PM-box? Change here!

quote: Originally posted by Main_Brain bah set timelimit to 1 minute and noone will end his turn at his will ;=)

Big problem with this.. the timer doesn't count when you are watching battles.. Of course you could try and enforce a level of common courtesy and dont play with (can you boot??) anyone who feels the need to watch 3+ combats a turn.. Right there's 15-20 minutes you possibly could be waiting for.. I personally refuse to play multiplayer if this is the level of hell I'd have to endure.

	25-02-2003 11:43									#20
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In Lan you can always watch the battle too ;=)

	26-02-2003 00:44									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Pallidyne Well since the AI can run planets better than any of us can--- And can fight tactical battles better than we can---And can auto colonize.. Not like we'll need much time for turns. Just need to tweak a few sliders, do some diplomacy, design ships and move them to find all the starlanes. -P

You make it sound really boring

I plan on being better at running planets than the AI

	26-02-2003 05:29									#22
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Completly forgot and hope some1 knows/tested this:
What about Lan? Does only th e Host need a CD *hope*
or does it return to' wait till its cracked so i can play with Pal's on Lan's ' games

	26-02-2003 07:02									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Pallidyne Well since the AI can run planets better than any of us can--- And can fight tactical battles better than we can---And can auto colonize.. Not like we'll need much time for turns. Just need to tweak a few sliders, do some diplomacy, design ships and move them to find all the starlanes. -P

If that is true why would I even buy the game. Is it even a game?

	26-02-2003 14:23									#24
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quote: Originally posted by jimmytrick If that is true why would I even buy the game. Is it even a game?

Thats the question I keep asking myself. Read this thread:


www.ina-community.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=266885

	26-02-2003 21:44									#25
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Does any1 know the answer to my Question?

	26-02-2003 21:59									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Pallidyne Thats the question I keep asking myself. Read this thread: www.ina-community.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=266885

did you forget to read the entire post? or did you just read tha part that said "leave the micromanagement to the AI" part when what you should have really read was "leave the micromanagement tot he AI when you first begin to play the game" Elham said there was a learning curve, and that the game was so complex that you can't do everything right correctly the first time out of the gate. I say GOOD. I want a complex game

	26-02-2003 23:21									#27
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ahh well got it answered elsewhere..

	27-02-2003 03:27									#28
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quote: Originally posted by Main_Brain ahh well got it answered elsewhere..

Care to let us in on it?

	27-02-2003 03:49									#29
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quote: I've heard you can simpy copy the 2nd CD into some folder, then it will no longer ask for it to play. No cracking involved

Also the Cd is protected by uhm Safeguard if I remember correctly and that can my Burner handle ;=)

	27-02-2003 04:10									#30
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quote: Originally posted by sfsuphysics Big problem with this.. the timer doesn't count when you are watching battles.. Of course you could try and enforce a level of common courtesy and dont play with (can you boot??) anyone who feels the need to watch 3+ combats a turn.. Right there's 15-20 minutes you possibly could be waiting for.. I personally refuse to play multiplayer if this is the level of hell I'd have to endure.

From what I've read, you can set an upper limit to the number of combats a person can fight, not sure if that includes watch, but I suspect that it does.