Gotm 3??

Shader · Jan 12, 2006, 04:22 PM

Cmon guys give me something to do for the next couple weeks! Nationality, difficulty, map size...

Next month I won't finish the gotm so early..

ainwood · Jan 12, 2006, 05:10 PM

That will be available in the pre-game discussion, which will be released on or about the 25th.

Markus5 · Jan 13, 2006, 10:52 AM

Is there a place to make suggestions for future GOTMs?

solenoozerec · Jan 14, 2006, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus5

Is there a place to make suggestions for future GOTMs?

I guess you can make one. Whether staff will listen to these suggestions depends on stuff

Gazaridis · Jan 14, 2006, 06:20 AM

Have a crack at the Hall of Fame Gauntlet
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=153233

LeSphinx · Jan 20, 2006, 04:21 AM

We will see that ainwood is preparing for us for the C-iv GOTM03!!!!!! in now 5 days...

John Steele · Jan 20, 2006, 10:02 AM

Everyone,

new here, so please don't be offended by my suggestion.

Apolyoton has a Single Player Tournament forum. A nice, functional one with attachments and image capabilities. Anyone can start a new GOTM there and as there is a lot of interest, people can have a fun time playing, comparing and tallying.

I understand some of the CivFanatics Official GOTM flavor, efficiency and image will be lost, but just an idea.

Rane Khan · Jan 20, 2006, 11:22 AM

This one official game every month which is well documented by a lot of players helps a lot of, other, players up their game a few levels much better then a couple of them running at the same time.

I think people are free to post saves here anyway... So what would be the point really?

John Steele · Jan 20, 2006, 11:44 PM

Rane Khan,

"This one official game every month which is well documented by a lot of players helps a lot of, other, players up their game a few levels much better then a couple of them running at the same time."

Understood. However, the original poster had already finished the previous GOTM, was looking for another one and was probably bored. That's why I suggested another smaller scale one in this month that could be started anywhere.

AlanH · Jan 21, 2006, 03:26 AM

To avoid confusion, please don't run another competition called GOTM on this forum. If you want to run another competition you will have to get Thunderfall's permission.

Rane Khan · Jan 21, 2006, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Steele

Rane Khan,

"This one official game every month which is well documented by a lot of players helps a lot of, other, players up their game a few levels much better then a couple of them running at the same time."

Understood. However, the original poster had already finished the previous GOTM, was looking for another one and was probably bored. That's why I suggested another smaller scale one in this month that could be started anywhere.

Well, thats why I said you were free to post a save game (though not in the GotM section ofcourse

) and ask others to play that. It wouldn't be 'official', for it wouldn't have Thunderfalls stamp of aproval, but does that really matter to you? Wouldn't those games me more of a learning/just for fun experience instead of a 'I want a high score!!' game?

Shader · Jan 21, 2006, 07:20 AM

I know I have no clout and what I say doesn't matter, but I just have a small suggestion...

Sometime between the 15th and 20th, if you guys at least gave us the basics of what the following month's GOTM was, that would be very helpful. For instance, if I knew it was Spain on a large map in monarch difficulty, I could play a few games to get used to Spain.

I wouldn't need the map, as you guys could release the map at the normal time on the 25th.

IF you guys don't want to do that, it's fine, but I know a ton of people finish the GOTM in the first 10 days of the month and it would give them something to practice in their regular games.

Rane Khan · Jan 21, 2006, 07:47 AM

Uh, a week or so before a GotM starts a pregame discussion thread opens with info (and a pic), maybe it would be a good idea to start test games at that point and continue doing them untill you have a good strategy (which could/should be long after the GotM is released

) and THEN play the game. Pretty much as good as your suggestion...

AlanH · Jan 21, 2006, 07:50 AM

You are trying to pull the whole schedule forward by five to ten days.

The map is not released on the 25th of the month, it comes out on the 1st. The pre-game thread will come out before then, so you will get a few days to rehearse with the next civ before GOTM 3 is released.

As I've already said elsewhere, however much you plead, and whatever justification you may offer, Ainwood is out of town. Nothing will happen on GOTM 3 until he gets back.

nikopol · Jan 21, 2006, 07:51 PM

Just finished GOTM2 and am glad i finally did. Took me a bit. I'd like to point out that i, personally, would prefer GOTMs that take just a tad bit less time.

Can't believe how unpatient some of you are. There's plenty of games and competitions to play, so no need to rush it.

What i wanted to say was, I myself would prefer normal to epic game speed.

Whatever speed, keep up the great job, this GOTM took me some time but sure was fun!

Percinho · Jan 24, 2006, 09:13 AM

Hello all,

I'm fairly new to GotM but I know that the concept itself has been running for a loooooong time. I think those of us that are new to it should give ourselves a bit of time to bed into the system before we start making suggestions on how to changes things. This system is not broken, let's not try to fix it.

We only have one game to play, but those who run the games have a lot of work to do on each GotM that is not immediately obvious to those who just play. Personally it sounds they they do one heck of a job to turn everything about in a month. I also think they show great patience in their replies!

As has been mentioned, sites like Apolyton and Evolution games also run GotM, so people who finish early could use them to sharpen up their skills. There's also gauntlet challenges and SGs you could join in on.

Finally, I know some of the top dogs put in a serious number of hours on each game. Personally, I'm done in 6 hours or so, but that doesn't mean everyone else is. As I said, this is a tried and trusted formula that the GotM guys are using, so I for one am happy to accept it's the best one to use.

LeSphinx · Jan 25, 2006, 06:29 AM

We should have GOTM03 Pre-game discusion thread open today....

Percinho · Jan 25, 2006, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeSphinx

We should have GOTM03 Pre-game discusion thread open today....

I hope so, but given that Ainwood is out until the 28th, I'm not keeping my fingers crossed.

Still, he may left details with someone else to post...

Rane Khan · Jan 25, 2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanH

You are trying to pull the whole schedule forward by five to ten days.

The map is not released on the 25th of the month, it comes out on the 1st. The pre-game thread will come out before then, so you will get a few days to rehearse with the next civ before GOTM 3 is released.

As I've already said elsewhere, however much you plead, and whatever justification you may offer, Ainwood is out of town. Nothing will happen on GOTM 3 until he gets back.

That pretty much answers your question right there...
Nothing before the 28th I guess.

lukasbradley · Jan 25, 2006, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rane Khan

That pretty much answers your question right there...
Nothing before the 28th I guess.

Oh ye of little faith, and horrible Civ addiction....

Jan 12, 2006, 04:22 PM	#1
Shader Chieftain Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8	Gotm 3?? Cmon guys give me something to do for the next couple weeks! Nationality, difficulty, map size... Next month I won't finish the gotm so early..

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Jan 21, 2006, 07:50 AM	#14
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,240 Images: 1	You are trying to pull the whole schedule forward by five to ten days. The map is not released on the 25th of the month, it comes out on the 1st. The pre-game thread will come out before then, so you will get a few days to rehearse with the next civ before GOTM 3 is released. As I've already said elsewhere, however much you plead, and whatever justification you may offer, Ainwood is out of town. Nothing will happen on GOTM 3 until he gets back. __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Jan 14, 2006, 06:20 AM	#5
Gazaridis Chieftain Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 87	Have a crack at the Hall of Fame Gauntlet http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=153233

Jan 20, 2006, 04:21 AM	#6
LeSphinx Bachogwa Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Paris, France Posts: 662	We will see that ainwood is preparing for us for the C-iv GOTM03!!!!!! in now 5 days...

Jan 20, 2006, 10:02 AM	#7
John Steele Chieftain Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5	Everyone, new here, so please don't be offended by my suggestion. Apolyoton has a Single Player Tournament forum. A nice, functional one with attachments and image capabilities. Anyone can start a new GOTM there and as there is a lot of interest, people can have a fun time playing, comparing and tallying. I understand some of the CivFanatics Official GOTM flavor, efficiency and image will be lost, but just an idea.

Jan 20, 2006, 11:22 AM	#8
Rane Khan Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 98	This one official game every month which is well documented by a lot of players helps a lot of, other, players up their game a few levels much better then a couple of them running at the same time. I think people are free to post saves here anyway... So what would be the point really?

Jan 20, 2006, 11:44 PM	#9
John Steele Chieftain Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5	Rane Khan, "This one official game every month which is well documented by a lot of players helps a lot of, other, players up their game a few levels much better then a couple of them running at the same time." Understood. However, the original poster had already finished the previous GOTM, was looking for another one and was probably bored. That's why I suggested another smaller scale one in this month that could be started anywhere.

Jan 21, 2006, 07:20 AM	#12
Shader Chieftain Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8	I know I have no clout and what I say doesn't matter, but I just have a small suggestion... Sometime between the 15th and 20th, if you guys at least gave us the basics of what the following month's GOTM was, that would be very helpful. For instance, if I knew it was Spain on a large map in monarch difficulty, I could play a few games to get used to Spain. I wouldn't need the map, as you guys could release the map at the normal time on the 25th. IF you guys don't want to do that, it's fine, but I know a ton of people finish the GOTM in the first 10 days of the month and it would give them something to practice in their regular games.

Jan 21, 2006, 07:47 AM	#13
Rane Khan Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 98	Uh, a week or so before a GotM starts a pregame discussion thread opens with info (and a pic), maybe it would be a good idea to start test games at that point and continue doing them untill you have a good strategy (which could/should be long after the GotM is released ) and THEN play the game. Pretty much as good as your suggestion...

Jan 21, 2006, 07:51 PM	#15
nikopol Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12	Just finished GOTM2 and am glad i finally did. Took me a bit. I'd like to point out that i, personally, would prefer GOTMs that take just a tad bit less time. Can't believe how unpatient some of you are. There's plenty of games and competitions to play, so no need to rush it. What i wanted to say was, I myself would prefer normal to epic game speed. Whatever speed, keep up the great job, this GOTM took me some time but sure was fun!

Jan 24, 2006, 09:13 AM	#16
Percinho Gooner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 106	Hello all, I'm fairly new to GotM but I know that the concept itself has been running for a loooooong time. I think those of us that are new to it should give ourselves a bit of time to bed into the system before we start making suggestions on how to changes things. This system is not broken, let's not try to fix it. We only have one game to play, but those who run the games have a lot of work to do on each GotM that is not immediately obvious to those who just play. Personally it sounds they they do one heck of a job to turn everything about in a month. I also think they show great patience in their replies! As has been mentioned, sites like Apolyton and Evolution games also run GotM, so people who finish early could use them to sharpen up their skills. There's also gauntlet challenges and SGs you could join in on. Finally, I know some of the top dogs put in a serious number of hours on each game. Personally, I'm done in 6 hours or so, but that doesn't mean everyone else is. As I said, this is a tried and trusted formula that the GotM guys are using, so I for one am happy to accept it's the best one to use.

Jan 25, 2006, 06:29 AM	#17
LeSphinx Bachogwa Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Paris, France Posts: 662	We should have GOTM03 Pre-game discusion thread open today....

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