Save Naming
The team that goes first will start out by naming it MTDG001_TeamXXXX (where XXXX = team name). For example, MTDG001_TeamGroundhogs. The next team will do the same. Once we get to turn 2, it goes to MTDG002_TeamXXXX, etc, etc.

Save Sending
All teams have to send either a team email address or the turn player's email address for that team to the admins. They will update this post with the 4 team's emails. When you send the save, also send a copy to the admins:
Ginger_Ale: ale.of.ginger AT gmail DOT com
RegentMan: TitanicWhiz18 AT comcast DOT net

How to Play the Save
If you are playing the save for your team, and are unfamiliar with how to play / send saves with Play by Email, follow these steps:

1. In your team's email box, download the save and put it in your C:/Program Files/Infogrames Interactive/Civilization III/Conquests/Saves/ folder.

2. Load up Conquests (version 1.22!).

3. Select "Load Game" from the main menu. Select the MTDG save.

4. Enter your password for your team's save.

5. Play your turn (move units, take screenshots, do diplomacy, etc.).

6. Once you are done, do not save like you would in single player! Hit Enter. A box will appear saying "Save & Exit" or "Continue". Select "Save & Exit". Save the file via the prementioned naming convention.

7. Exit Conquests.

8. Go to your team's email box. Send an email to the next team and the admins, with the new save for the other team attached.

That's it. Feel free to ask questions in the main forum if necessary.

Please post here when you send the game on to the next team. No discussion.

The game will get started in a few hours. Turn order is as follows:
Team Doughnut - teamdoughnut AT gmail DOT com
Team TNT - teamtnt AT gmail DOT com
Team M.I.A. - mtdgMIA AT gmail DOT com
Team K.I.S.S. - teamkiss AT gmail DOT com

Please name the save according to the above post, and send it to the next team and the admins. One important note: Do not enclose any important requests to the admins in the save e-mail! If you have something you want us to know/check out, place it in a separate e-mail or PM!

EDIT - Each team has 48 hours to play the first save. From that point on, it's the usual 24 hours. A team may ask for an extentsion (if they have a valid reason) in this thread as long as the request is asked by the first 24 hour limit. Post here that you've asked for an extension, then PM Ginger_Ale and myself the reason.

Save send to Team Doughnut.

And so it begins... Sent to TNT.

Sent to Team M.I.A. :)

Sent to K.I.S.S.

Sent to Doughnut.
Team MIA please send saves zoomed in.

Opening the save Team M.I.A. sent you reveals that it was in fact zoomed in. Computer differences?

It is very possible. I will check my settings. :confused:

Turn 2 sent to TNT.

Sent to MIA. :)

Sent to KISS. http://67.18.37.17/2135/53/emo/kiss.gif

Sent to Doughnut.

Turn 3 sent to TNT.

Sent to MIA

No you did not. You sent us a message with no save. Please send us the save ASAP.

Sent to KISS. http://67.18.37.17/2135/53/emo/kiss.gif

and after much disscussion went down to the cornershop for some DOUGHNUTS. enjoy.

Turn 4 sent to TNT. :)

Turned 4 sent to MIA

Turn 4 received without notice in this thread from MIA

Sent out to get a kiss now on the way to get fried dough with a hole in it

Let's do turn 5.

Turn 5 sent to TNT, once around in a little under 12 hours. :D

Turn 5 sent to MIA. This is going quick as it should.

Turn 4 received without notice in this thread from MIA

Sent out to get a kiss now on the way to get fried dough with a hole in it

Let's do turn 5.
Sorry about that. I played it just before going to bed at about 12:30 in the morning, while I had to wake up at 7:00. I was tired. Be glad I did do that, otherwise you will only be getting the save now. Not the one a turn ahead.

I have just sent the files to team KISS. I will not forget to do that from now on. It was only when I woke this morning that I realised I sent the save without posting in this thread, by then it was too late for me to say that I have sent it on. Again, I apologise for that. Be glad we are a turn ahead than what we would be had I not played the save then.

Turn 5 on to Doughnutia.

:kiss:

Turn 6 sent to TNT.

sent to TEAM MIA, turn 6

sent to KISS

The save we got was named MSDG006_TEAMTNT.SAV. I'm not at home & therefore can't open civ. Is this the correct save or is it the one that MIA received from TNT?

The save we got was named MSDG006_TEAMTNT.SAV. I'm not at home & therefore can't open civ. Is this the correct save or is it the one that MIA received from TNT?

uhhhhhh...i must have snent you the wrong one, let me re-do that

forgive me, I'm trying to make this work between two computers :cry:

EDIT: real one sent, sorry :blush:

turn 6 sent to Homer J.

Turn 7 is on its way to TNT.

Turn 7 sent to M.I.A

Team TNT has taken over 24 hours (37) to play the save, which violates Rule 6.1:

6.1 - Time allowed for a turn

Every team has a maximum of 24 real world hours to play its move and to send the save. This does not mean, that every team must use all 24 hours.
Team TNT shall receive a warning for doing so. Team TNT: please try to play the save within the 24 hour turn table. If the deadline's nearing and you haven't seen or heard from your turnplayer, that would be a prime opportunity to get the alternate turnplayer to play or ask for an extension.

Turn Seven is sent to KISS.

Turn 7 completed. Sent to Doughnut for turn 8.

Round 8 started, sent to TNT.

Turn 8 sent to M.I.A

Turn 8 sent to kiss.

Turn 8 completed and sent to Team Doughnut.

Turn 9 sent to TNT.

Turn 9 passed to MIA

MIA failed to post here, but Team Kiss received and played turn 9. Sent to Doughnut for round 10.

MIA failed to post here, but Team Kiss received and played turn 9. Sent to Doughnut for round 10.
Oh crap. I thought I had posted here. :shakehead Sorry about that. i played it about two hours ago. I really need to get some of this. http://67.18.37.17/2135/53/emo/cwm33.gif

Turn 10 wings its way across the ocean to TNT.

Turn 10 sent to TEAM MIA.

On a note, we could estimate the total delays spent after receiving the turn in the turn tracker, and I think TEAM TNT is very well within the 24 hour rule counting this way.
Sometimes, we need to respect real life issues, and I would like the complaint from Classical Hero viewed in this light from the UN moderators, that our reaction time is relatively fast on a normal basis.

Turn Ten sent to KISS.

Everybody, classical_hero remembered to post here. :clap: [party] :goodjob:

Turn 10 completed and sent.

Turn 11 sent to TNT.

Turn 11 sent to TEAM MIA

Turn 11 is sent to KISS.

Turn 11 sent to D'nuts

One dozen doughnuts on the way to TNT. ;)

12 fiery blasts (turns) sent the way of TEAM MIA :)

Turn 12 is sent to the team KISS.

Doughnut may take extra time this turn, as we may need a new turnplayer.

Turn 12 sent to the Doughnuts.

Where are the Doughnuts ? You better try to figure out a better replacement system.
We learnt our lesson from that last accident, and would recommend a time stamp moratorium system based on forum chain of command.

To be fair to the Doughnuts, they did request for some extra time.

Turn 13 has been sent to TNT.

You better try to figure out a better replacement system.


It will be interesting after the game ends if all the teams choose to reveal their inner workings. Till then, no comment... ;)

Turn 13 Passed tp Team MIA

Turn 4 is sent to team KISS.

Turn 4 is sent to team KISS.

riiiiiight ;)

Turn 13 is complete. Sent to Doughnut for next round.

Turn 14 on its way to TNT.

Turn 14 sent to MIA

Congratulations for Shelbyville and taking the lead...

Turn 14 Sent to KISS.

Sent to Dougnut for turn 15

EDIT: oops, sent the wrong save. I corrected my mistake, sorry for the inconvenience.

TEAM TNT is patiently waiting for TEAM Doughnut to pass on the save.

Provo backed off his stance.

TEAM TNT is still waiting.

Provo backed off his stance.

Doughnut has the corrected one but I didn't have time to play before work this morning.

DaveShack--No issues. Originally, Provolution's comments were directed at us not you.

Turn 15 sent to TNT.

Well you played it within 24 hours of the correct save being sent, so I see no problem with what happened, unfortunately these things do happen.

Team Tnt Sent Turn 15 To Team Kia

Turn 15 is sent to team KISS.

No save attached to email....

No save attached to email....
Done and done.

Save from end of turn 15 sent to the Doughnut shop. Turn 2^4 to commence

Turn 16 sent to TNT. :)

Turn 16 sent to MIA

Turn 16 to KISS.

Turn 16 complete and on the way to Duh...nuts

Turn 17 sent to TNT. This game is really moving compared to the inter-site games. :)

Turn 17 sent MIA

Turn 17 Sent to KISS.

Round 17 complete and sent to D'Nuts.

Turn 18 sent to TNT.

Turn 18 sent MIA

Turn 18 is sent to KISS.

18 complete sent to D'Nuts. Onto turn XIX

Turn 19 sent to TNT, next stop dos equis :)

Turn 19 sent MIA

Turn 19 sent to KISS.

T19 on the way. Dos Equis coming up!

Opened Dos Equis, consumed some, sent rest to TNT. [party]

Turn 20 sent to Team MIA

Turn 20 is with with a kiss before I go MIA, to get some doughnuts, then I will use some TNT to destroy a building.

The :cooool: Dudes finishes turn 20 and pass on to the ever expanding Doughnut.

Turn 21 sent to TNT. The great book list hasn't popped up yet, next turn?

Turn 21 sent MIA

Turn 21 Sent to Team KISS.

(My first turn as president - hopefully I did it correctly!)

turn 21 sent to homer.

Consider turn 22 sent.

Thank you for your patience

Have a nice day.

I'll use this post for a general reminder to all:

All non-turn posts have been deleted. If any member thinks the rules aren't followed; PM the game-admins (Ginger_Ale and Regentman) or start a new thread in the open section.

Keep the turntracker clean!

Thank you - Rik

Turn 22 sent TEAM MIA, we just want teams to respect the 24 hour rule, and I am sure everyone jump the gun if we are late.

Turn 22 sent to team KISS

Turn 22 complete. Let's move on to 23. sent to d'nut.

Turn 23 sent to TNT.

Turn 23 sent MIA

Turn 23 sent to KISS

Let's move onto turn 24 ... on the ethernet to D'nut

Turn 24 sent to TNT.

Turn 24 sent MIA

Turn 24 sent to KISS

Turn 24 done. Sent to Doughnuts.

Turn 25 sent to TNT.

TEAM DOUGHNUT, ARGH you sent us the Team Doughnut save, your save, we want the one we should play. Is there too much uranium in those doughnuts Homer ?
Regentman and Ginger Ale, open that save and see we are correct.

Please Provolution; soften your tone. There is no need to jump on every glitch that occurs. I think everyone appreciates it a lot more if you would have phrased it as:
"Team Doughnut; you send us a wrong save. Please send us the correct save. Thank you."

Rik

UN and Moderator, failure to submit the CORRECT save is sanctionable, and Team TNT will file a complaint at 24 hours if this is not sent in time. Any Team Doughnut member can make sure the correct save is sent.

Provolution, they still have over 10 hours to send the save. Calm down, this game is not a race. We have notified Team Doughnut of this. It seems you will be the one filing a complaint at 24 hours, not Team TNT. Please be patient.

UN and Moderator, failure to submit the CORRECT save is sanctionable, and Team TNT will file a complaint at 24 hours if this is not sent in time. Any Team Doughnut member can make sure the correct save is sent.

I would be more than happy to send the save except we would have to replay it as the actual save game exists only on Dave's pc.

Moderators how do you wish for us to proceed if we cant get the save from Dave?

Dave is online and I have sent him a PM. He has 10 hours, so hopefully he will respond quickly (he doesn't even have to load C3C, so it should be quick). Please no more posts in this thread non-turn sending notices.

Turn 25 sent to TNT.

Turn25 sent to MIA, thank you team D'nut :)

Turn 25 sent to team KISS

Turn 25 done and sent to D'Nuts.

Turn 26 to TNT.

Turn26 sent to MIA

Turn 26 sent to KISS

turn 26 complete and on the way to Da Nut's

Turn 27 to the Dyne-O-Mites.

Turn 27 sent MIA

Turn 27 sent to KISS

Kiss completed turn 27, sent to Doughnuts for the next round.

Team Doughnut have received the save and will require at least 24 hours extra, maybe as much as 48. Rest assured, we'll proceed as fast as humanly possible.

Turn 28 on its way to TNT.

Turn 28 sent to MIA

Turn 28 sent to KISS

Turn 28 done and on the way to Homer of Doughnuts.

Where is the save for 29 ?

They are aware of the situation, and I have informed them to send it along.

Turn 29 has been sent to TNT. I'm not very happy with these delays either.

Of course , we got the wrong save, the TNT Doughnut save, I am afraid we observe a pattern here. Admins, please cross reference the saves.

Please resend DaveShack, that is indeed the Greek turn.

Resent 29 to TNT... no clue whatsoever what's happening, see separate thread.

Team Doughnut has taken over 24 hours (32) to play the save, which violates Rule 6.1:

6.1 - Time allowed for a turn

Every team has a maximum of 24 real world hours to play its move and to send the save. This does not mean, that every team must use all 24 hours.

Team Doughnut shall receive a warning for doing so. Team Doughnut, please do your best to play the save within 24 hours. I humbly suggest getting together an alternate method of playing the save (whether it's one back-up or ten) should the main turnplayer be busy/unable to play. If the deadline's nearing and there's no word from the turnplayer, that would be a prime opportunity to get the alternate turnplayer to play or ask for an extension.

Turn 29 sent by the ticking Clockwork Orange of Team TNT to Team MIA

(a section for people new to PBEMs on how to load / play / send the save has been added to the main post)

Turn 29 Sent to Team KISS

Note: The last save had a couple minor irregularities. It’s not a problem by any means – I just want to make sure people are aware.

The save we received was named slightly wrong “MTDG029_TEAMTNT2640BC.SAV” – obvious what it is, so not an issue.

Also – more importantly – the river graphics were all colored wrong (silver) and turned black where they met the ocean. (I can PM a screenshot if the mods don’t observe the same thing looking at the save.)
Is this just my computer being stupid?

Again – the save was perfectly playable. Just a heads up.
Mods: Please let me know if my comp is just acting up. Thanks!

Save is normal to me. Check to see if it happens in the next save.

29 in the books and sent to Doughnuts.

At least they are true to the concept Homer :D

Turn 30 sent to TNT.

Turn 30 sent MIA

Turn 30 sent to KISS.

(no issues this turn - must have just been a bad computer day for me. end of spam.)

turn 30 complete. sent to d'nuts

31 sent to tnt

Turn 31 sent to TEAM MIA

Zyxy,, you had a weird graphics mod that blacked out foods, gold and shields as well as tile usage, please stick to the normal graphics mod.

Turn 31 sent to KISS

31 complete, off to Homer

Turn 32 sent to TNT.

Turn32 sent MIA

Team MIA would like to humbly request a time extension.

We apologize for the delay, and hope to have the turn completed very soon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Turn 32 sent to team KISS

Thank you for you patience.

Turn 32 played and sent to D'nuts.

33 sent to tnt. Just in time :)

Just a perfectly friendly reminder that we are awaiting the save to be sent, after the 24 hours, but would have no problem with TNT requesting an extension. :)

Save sent to M.I.A

Turn 33 Sent to KISS.

(*Minor note: Save was recieved with wrong file name. Not a big deal, just FYI)

Turn 33 completed and sent to D'nuts in an expeditious manner

turn 34 sent.

Turn 34 sent

Turn 34 sent to team KISS

turn 34 complete on on the way to d' nuts

Turn 35 sent to TNT

Turn 35 sent MIA

Turn 35 Sent to KISS

35 completely completed and on da way to Homeros

Homer will need an extension of up to 24 hours beyond the normal time.

Edit: 9/20 18:30 Arizona: Let's make that 48 hours.

I understand this save will take time. Please do your best to get it done by 8:48 am PDT / 11:48 am EDT / 1548 GMT. Thank you.

Turn 36 sent to TNT

We apologise for the delay and thank everyone for patience.

Turn 36 sent TNT

We are all good my friend :)

Turn sent to Team KISS
(just in time! Whew!)

Turn 36 played and sent to the Nuts.

37 sent to T.N.T.

37 sent to MIA

I advise all to please hold the save while we work out the current ruling (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=129504).

With the recent verdict (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=3109732&postcount=34), the game is now underway again. Team M.I.A. should now play and send their turn, then post about it in this thread. We apologize for the delay. The 24 hour limit will be determined from this post.

turn sent- although General W was the one who played it

Turn 37 shipped to Homer. Now take that crayon out of your nose :lol: .

OK, now I'm really confused. There was another "hold the save" post in this thread after KISS turn 37, and now it's gone.

Sorry, please play.

Final answer. ;)

Turn 38 sent to TNT.

Turn 38 sent to MIA

Turn 38 Sent to Team KISS

38 complete-->Nutters

Turn 39 sent to TNT

Turn 39 sent to MIA

Turn 39 sent to Team KISS

Turn 39 complete, nutters up next.

dougnuts will need a few extra hrs. I'll play as soon as I'm home from work :)

Turn 40 sent to TNT

Turn 40 sent to MIA

Turn 40 Sent to Team KISS

forty acres and a mule sent to the dounuts. (in a few secs atleast)

41 sent to TNT.

Turn 41 sent to MIA

Turn 41 sent to Team KISS

41 complete -->Nuts

42 sent to TNT.

Turn 42 sent to MIA

Turn 42 Sent to Team KISS

Turn 42 complete and sent to D'nuts

43 off to tnt.

Turn 43 to MIA

MIA played and sent to KISS


KISS Played and sent to the D'nuts

44 sent to tnt

Turn 44 sent to MIA

Turn 44 sent to team KISS

KISS Played and sent to the D'nuts

Save resent to the D'nuts

Team Doughnut will need an extension. We'll play asap.

Played and sent 45 to TNT.

Sent T45 to MIA

Turn 45 sent to Team KISS

Turn 45 complete and sent to the D'nuts

And once again Doughnuts are the first to enter the new millenium :).
Turn 46 sent to TNT.

Turn46 sent to MIA, happy new millenium, our good Doughnuts :)

Turn 46 sent to Team KISS

[party] Happy New Millennium everyone.

Turn 46 is complete and sent to the D'nuts

47 on its way to tnt.

47 sent MIA

Turn sent to Team KISS

47 played and sent to Doughnutia

And so we got to 48, or as we say in the Doughnut world, four dozen.

On to TNT

Turn 48 sent MIA

Turn 48 sent to Team KISS

Four dozen in the books. ;) Save sent to Doughnuts.

49 on its way to tnt.

49 sent to MIA,wow this goes fast.

49 sent to Team KISS.

49 complete and sent to D'nuts

50 sent to TNT.

Looks like we're late again. Sorry. I'll play the turn now. Just bear with me as it's my first time...

Turn 50 sent to M.I.A.

Turn was perfect. Thanks Donsig.

Turn 50 passed to Team KISS.

Turn 50 sent to Doughtnuts.

51 on its way to tnt.

Turn 51 sent to M.I.A.

Turn 51 sent to K.I.S.S.