14-04-2003 21:37									#1
	Mp/pbem Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

I'm considering getting this game, and I'd like to know how well the MP/PBEM features work on it (if it even has PBEM for that matter.)

	15-04-2003 01:40									#2
	Support Apolyton, pre-order Civilization IV

There is no PBEM as far as i know... but loading up old games works excellent. It is better multiplayer than most other TBS cause everyone does their moves at the same time and then click the "TURN" button for the move to be executed.

Most of the issues about the game is in singleplayer i haven't heard a single complaint about MP this far.

Last edited by statusperfect on 15-04-2003 at 01:47

	16-04-2003 04:22									#3
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Well, at least that's good. So how is the reloading if there's a disconnect?

	16-04-2003 12:03									#4
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

The lack of comments in this forum seem to indicate to me that few if any people are playing MOO3 multiplayer. I wouldn't mind trying PBEM if it were possible.

	16-04-2003 19:55									#5
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

Well, I have a second comp... so I have a home network, I'll be playing it there sometimes (if my wife lets me use her computer) so now all I need to figure out is if the IP playing is compatible cross-platform...

That, and if you can quit and come back to the game and not have to finish it all in one sitting.

	24-04-2003 17:38									#6
	Put an end to popups!

It is good multiplayer! far more balanced combat then Moo2.
I have only played on a LAN (4 player), reloading is quick and easy, and we have only encountered 1 bug which we have figured out a work round.
We enjoy and like this game - give it a go MP, but allow a fair few hours of time to play it through!

	24-04-2003 18:55									#7
	Put an end to popups!

But it is possible for a group to meet, say, for two hours a week and not have reload problems?

	24-04-2003 21:05									#8
	Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

I can only speak for a LAN.

You will have no problems as long as no-one has been modding files in the time since you last played - you will end up with a version mismatch error. We have had no problems as yet. Go and play and make your fellow human players suffer!

	25-04-2003 04:00									#9
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Glad to know that there's a tampering protection like that.

	02-05-2003 11:30									#10
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

quote: Originally posted by Doomed I can only speak for a LAN. You will have no problems as long as no-one has been modding files in the time since you last played - you will end up with a version mismatch error. We have had no problems as yet. Go and play and make your fellow human players suffer!

If everyone has the same data changing mods, you will not receive the version mismatch error.

So far, the biggest complaint I have with Moo3 multiplayer is the limited chat functions in the game. It makes it harder to figure out if you have locked on someone else's combat, and makes it boring for the people stuck waiting for someone to finish a combat

	02-05-2003 15:54									#11
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

If you end turn before everyone else it does get a bit tedious waiting for everyone while you stare at the same old end of turn screen. On a LAN its not so bad as you can go and physically abuse those people that take too long with thier turns (Mick).
If you are playing over the net I have heard that installing team speak is a good idea, I have not tried it though.

	02-05-2003 16:38									#12
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Teamspeak does work, but not everyone we play against has a microphone.

	02-05-2003 18:30									#13
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

Any word on cross-platform compatability? Or will I be the test subject on that.

	11-05-2003 21:47									#14
	Full PM-box? Change here!

I'm not sure on cross platform play. I have a Mac, but I've never played MP at all. Sounds like you get to be the guinea pig.

	12-05-2003 20:47									#15
	Full PM-box? Change here!

I was afraid of that...

Well, once I figure out the game (don't get it till the 23rd) I'll be posting something to find players I guess.

	26-05-2003 08:17									#16
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

quote: Originally posted by FlameFlash I was afraid of that... Well, once I figure out the game (don't get it till the 23rd) I'll be posting something to find players I guess.

If you picked up the game and are looking for players, there is a group of us that usually meets friday night around 10:30 est. We are on the tail end of a game right now, and unfortunately there aren't any more AI players to take control of, but we should be starting a new game very soon.

	27-05-2003 23:09									#17
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Many thanks! I'll look forward to it.

	17-06-2003 05:03									#18
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

FYI -- the new game that Seran spoke of started, and then this past weekend it restarted due to hitting a stability brick wall (game would not proceed past the interturn ca. turn 86 or 87).

(I subbed in ca. turn 57 and then was involved from the start in the restart.)

Teamspeak works pretty well, except when Seran's mic starts acting up.

	18-06-2003 23:05									#19
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Well, I'm still trying to get a handle on the game, so it'll probably be a while before I'm willing to do any MP anyway.

Glad to know Teamspeak works though.