when is the game actully starting
sry for asking but this is soo........ (Brain fart) mcuh suspence

We're waiting on the map and the new patch to be released. Once those are done, we can begin.

Don't worry, I'm anxious too!

Hey Karl.... Why didn't your egg hatch... maybe it's rotten. :)

Does anyone know how close Sirian is to completing the map?

Maybe you should PM him?

Was more asking if any of the Admins knew anything about it.

Honestly, I don't know if he has one already made, just waiting for the patch, or if he's going to produce it after the patch. He said it shouldn't take more than hours to make, as he has an idea in his head.

Questions I have…

1.) Is the Multi-Team Demogame basically a PBEM? I have no experience with them so am unfamiliar with this type of game.

2.) How can I learn what type of team each team is? What I mean is according to my readings it sounds like one of the team may be a bit anarchist, which is something I’d prefer not being involved with. How can I know the type of government a team has without first joining it?

3.) What all is involved with this type of game? I couldn’t find any basic summary of what a MTDG is.

Thanks everyone. I’m curious about this type of game, but would like to know more about it before I consider joining.

Questions I have…

1.) Is the Multi-Team Demogame basically a PBEM? I have no experience with them so am unfamiliar with this type of game.

2.) How can I learn what type of team each team is? What I mean is according to my readings it sounds like one of the team may be a bit anarchist, which is something I’d prefer not being involved with. How can I know the type of government a team has without first joining it?

3.) What all is involved with this type of game? I couldn’t find any basic summary of what a MTDG is.

Thanks everyone. I’m curious about this type of game, but would like to know more about it before I consider joining.
1. Basically yes.
2. Each teams stykle will be different. Those from the [c3c] MTDG will know a bit about the various styles of the other teams, but since there are quite a few chnges in the teams, the stykles may have changed from the previous game. The best way you can find out is by talking to teams once you have met them.
3. This will depend on how your team is structured. So I cannot answer this one fully.

Questions I have…

1.) Is the Multi-Team Demogame basically a PBEM? I have no experience with them so am unfamiliar with this type of game.

2.) How can I learn what type of team each team is? What I mean is according to my readings it sounds like one of the team may be a bit anarchist, which is something I’d prefer not being involved with. How can I know the type of government a team has without first joining it?

3.) What all is involved with this type of game? I couldn’t find any basic summary of what a MTDG is.

Thanks everyone. I’m curious about this type of game, but would like to know more about it before I consider joining.

1. Yes, it's done PBEM-style, however, that's only for how we send the turn to the next team. In terms of actually playing the save, it is sort of like a SG - a 'leader' will post some screenshots of the save, citizens comment on what they should do this turn (trade with someone else, move X unit somewhere, build something new in city Y, etc.), and then the leader plays the turn, and then sends the save via email to the next team who does the same.

2. You'd be best to contact each civilization individually - specifically their UN rep. You can get a listing here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=158079)...or the UN reps can just post here. Either way works, and I don't see why they wouldn't care about sharing. But yes, there are some structures that range from anarchy (it's not *total chaos*) to very specific positions, to the middle of that.

3. Read my answer to the first question - in principle, that is it. If you would like to see a working example, I suggest you 'join' the Civ3 MTDG, even if just to look at one team's forum for a bit to see how it works. Each team has their own style of play, but it boils down to citizens sharing their opinions and how to run the country, and a leader executing those decisions. It's hard to exactly say a summary besides the basic framework there is, because it differs from team to team.

I do advise you to join the Civ3 MTDG to get an idea of how it works and then you can make an easier decision of if you'd like this type of game. :)

Well, since Team Aloha is the coolist, you could just join our team. :) Then we can let you in on the secret of how we'll win.

A patch? I seriously doubt that there will be a patch before the expansion comes out.

The expansion is due near Christmas correct? I'd rather not wait that long before the game starts.

No, a patch is in the works, Firaxis has confirmed that, and says they hope to have it out soon (maybe within a week)...the expansion is due in the summer, probably near July...just guessing though, because they need some time to work on it.

I think we should give it a week, and if by saturday next week there is no patch, then we should start the game

No matter when the expansion is, Chieftess already has a working expansion on her computer. Once it is finalized, it shouldn't take much effort to release it online. I'm sure it will come in the expansion for those not updating, but they would release the patch early.

Questions I have…

1.) Is the Multi-Team Demogame basically a PBEM? I have no experience with them so am unfamiliar with this type of game.

2.) How can I learn what type of team each team is? What I mean is according to my readings it sounds like one of the team may be a bit anarchist, which is something I’d prefer not being involved with. How can I know the type of government a team has without first joining it?

3.) What all is involved with this type of game? I couldn’t find any basic summary of what a MTDG is.

Thanks everyone. I’m curious about this type of game, but would like to know more about it before I consider joining.
Methos..Piffle is comprised of anarchists. We have a lot of SGers so what can I say. It's worked for us, so far, in the C3C MTDG and having experienced the Civ4 demogame I'm not I'd want it any other way. It's not for everyone. Just my penny's worth.

We will not have a specific turnplayer but more of a "got it" approach like a SG. Hopefully this will keep people engaged through discussion before the save is played. Ultimately, I find the most interesting aspect of these games to be the out of game diplomacy (IM, PM, Email etc). Nothing better than a good negotiation.

Loco has a very unsophisticated goverment consisting of an elected head who plays the game for the team. The rest of us discuss what we should do with the executive leader makeing most final decisions. Wether they be made by his idea of the publics opinion or by polls.

aloha, while being the coolest also has a few odd positions, bout 3 i think, praps 4.

@ Methos:
I'm not the UN rep, but I can tell you that Epsilon Team has a highly structured government with multiple elected positions and lots of opportunity for discussion and involvement.

We're also very mysterious ;) so I can't tell you any more than that or I might lose my tongue.

More will be revealed in time...

@ Methos:
I'm not the UN rep, but I can tell you that Epsilon Team has a highly structured government with multiple elected positions and lots of opportunity for discussion and involvement.

We're also very mysterious ;) so I can't tell you any more than that or I might lose my tongue.

More will be revealed in time...

:hmm: I must say, this team does sound very intriguing. I like structured government.

I like structured government.
Epsilon Team has that in spades!

Without revealing anything improper or forbidden, I can tell you that Epsilon has clear divisions of responsibility, formal hierarchy, and a robust foundation of collective discussion and improvement. No matter your skill level, you are sure to learn much as an Epsilonian.

In the signup thread I've requested membership in Team Epsilon. Once thats finalized I'll request to join the team group thread.

Boooo. Aloha should have been your home Methos. I was really hoping you'd join us.

All your base belong to us.

Please, GeorgeOP - even the geezers among us know that All your base are belong to us!...

And, apparently, All your applicants seeking structure are belong to Epsilon Team!

:spank:

d'oh. I'm on my 12th hour at work, I'm getting a little groggy.

Epsilon Team has that in spades!problem is that we are playing Hearts :lol:

Can I join Epsilon Team too?

To join a specific team, go to this thread (the cIV Demo game sign up thread) (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=132266) and request membership, then go to the MTDG sign-up thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=158025) and request membership on Epsilon Team.

Hope to see you soon.

Addtionally go here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/profile.php?do=editusergroups) to do the actual request for membership in the user cp, otherwise it will not be official.

Thanks for catching that, Lost :)

But I seem to recall that the group membership option isn't available until the forum moderator grants the possibility of membership....

unsure....

Does:
1)Overall Team Activity (check how many different team members posted in this thread ;) )
2)General interest in the Forum(look at each Team's Total Post count)
3)The ability to think outside the box( shhh this is secret :p )
4)Create team building exercises while we wait for a patch (Unsure If I can reveal)
5)Structured Governement

While still maintaing the most awe, mystery and envy of all other teams lead you to believe in one ultimate power? :king:

I know my answer :evil:

Does:
1)Overall Team Activity (check how many different team members posted in this thread ;) )
2)General interest in the Forum(look at each Team's Total Post count)
3)The ability to think outside the box( shhh this is secret :p )
4)Create team building exercises while we wait for a patch (Unsure If I can reveal)
5)Structured Governement

While still maintaing the most awe, mystery and envy of all other teams lead you to believe in one ultimate power? :king:

I know my answer :evil:
1. Nah. Just look, more importantly, at the players. You've got some good players and such but let me say this...on our team you will find very few "un civ" related posts. We play the game.
2. This forum doesn't mean anything. Demogames and players are two completely different animals. For instance, most of our team is comprised of players...those that PBEM, HOF and SG. Not a lot on our team that have the patience for a "demogame" against AI. Humans? Different ballgame.
3. This is an interesting. I'd pm you our philosophy and such but...well....as Epslion..

I'm sure you understand.

4. All I can tell you is my teammates made me laugh out loud in my office today. My co workers know I have issues so no biggie.

Read this and you'll know a little "geneaology" of most of our team players. Without a shadow of a doubt...we have issues.
The Crazy Eye (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=162869)
5. You want a structured government? Don't join Piffle join your team...you guys are nice. We're true anarchists.

Thanks for catching that, Lost :)

But I seem to recall that the group membership option isn't available until the forum moderator grants the possibility of membership....

unsure....

No, you can apply to join one of the groups at any time, but we won't approve you unless you actually signed up for that team. We've even had people who we had no idea who they were...probably just random people hitting buttons in the User CP. :crazyeye:

Whens the next crazy eye update?

:) Whens the next crazy eye update?
Funny you should mention. I think the next edition should be out within a week. A couple articles needed some editting by one of our resident funny guys Kickbooti (aka Bootilicious) and Mistfit will finish it off.

OK now that interest in this game has all but died.... can we get a pic of our starting positions before the entire sub-forum can be found in the archives?

Hopefully the mapping and civs won't be altered by this mythical patch. And Sirian could go ahead and make the map and have the starting positions for us to discuss. Also why couldn't we just play through the patch??

Please don't let this die.

I'm with Tubby on this one. There's no reason we couldn't get the starts to talk about, at the very least.

Playing through the patch might present difficulties, but I suppose we could simply restart (but that could present additional problems).

First off...do we really know how much longer? If we are talking days and not months then lets wait. Why risk having to redo something.

/my own opinion not that of my team even if I am the captain.

I've already PMed Sirian about that possibility, Tubby. He said that it would be wise to wait for the patch, as it could very well create some "serious problems" if we decided to start now and patch as we go.

Trust me, I am disappointed at the time this thing is taking, as we had a nice, enthusiastic crowd coming into it. Now I see spiderwebs. This game won't die, and I'll PM every team member once this game starts.

OK.. I was planning on PM'ing all of my team memembers when things start rolling. I was just curious b/c there was talk about the patch coming out at the beginning of March and now it's April...

I just wanted to make sure that people hadn't forgotten about it.

our group is sorta active still..well I see over 3/4 either posting in our forum or in the demo game.

tubby you tried doing something to keep the team entertained by your forum? like a mafia game or something like that.

no we're letting the spam build and it will explode in a violent flurry of pink meat once we get a starting position to talk about.

Ah, genius.

on a side note, i forgot to post this at CDZ but the prelim date for your new baby is my mums birthday as well just like if your interested :D