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Civ4 BtS MTDG
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What is an MTDG, really?
An MTDG [Muti-Team-Democracy Game] is like a normal multi-player PitBoss game – with a few important distinctions. Instead of a single person in control of each civilization – an entire team controls each civ.
These teams of players have their own private CivFanatics forum where they can decide what kind of game they want to play. You can hold elections for executive leaders of the team, try to involve every single member in all major decisions, decide if you want to play peacefully and honorably – or with lots of spies, backstabbing and double-speak. It's up to your team!
Ultimately, someone from each team (chosen in whatever manner each team decides) will log in to the PitBoss server, and execute all the moves that the team decided upon for that turn and end the turn so that it becomes available for the next team to play.
These teams of players have their own private CivFanatics forum where they can decide what kind of game they want to play. You can hold elections for executive leaders of the team, try to involve every single member in all major decisions, decide if you want to play peacefully and honorably – or with lots of spies, backstabbing and double-speak. It's up to your team!
Ultimately, someone from each team (chosen in whatever manner each team decides) will log in to the PitBoss server, and execute all the moves that the team decided upon for that turn and end the turn so that it becomes available for the next team to play.
What if I don't own a copy of BtS?
No problem! You don't even have to own Civ4 to join in the fun. (Though, obviously, you'll need to own BtS if you ever want to serve as turnplayer for your team).
One of the great parts of an MTDG is that other players on your team can log onto the PitBoss server, take screenshots, and post them in your private forum for discussion – so you can participate even if you can't log onto the server for yourself.
One of the great parts of an MTDG is that other players on your team can log onto the PitBoss server, take screenshots, and post them in your private forum for discussion – so you can participate even if you can't log onto the server for yourself.
What are the game settings?
Plans are still being finalized but here's what we've got so far…
Number of Teams: Five
Game Type: Sequential-turns PitBoss game
Civ Version: Civ4 BtS (3.17 patch)
Turn Timer: 24 hours per turn. [Meaning, you'll have at least 1 save to play every 5 days]
Map Type: Still under discussion.
Game Type: Sequential-turns PitBoss game
Civ Version: Civ4 BtS (3.17 patch)
Turn Timer: 24 hours per turn. [Meaning, you'll have at least 1 save to play every 5 days]
Map Type: Still under discussion.
How long will this game last?
This is likely to be a pretty long game. Several months at least.
The first MTDG took about 2 years – but don't be scared! The extremely long time-frame (and the resulting drop in participation) are major reasons why this new version is being played in PitBoss mode with a turn-timer. Now, each team must play their turn in 24 hours or less. So there's guaranteed to be at least 1 save to play every week – though it's obviously possible that the game could move faster than that. And remember: even when there's not a save to play, there's still scheming and planning to be done with your team in the private forum.
The first MTDG took about 2 years – but don't be scared! The extremely long time-frame (and the resulting drop in participation) are major reasons why this new version is being played in PitBoss mode with a turn-timer. Now, each team must play their turn in 24 hours or less. So there's guaranteed to be at least 1 save to play every week – though it's obviously possible that the game could move faster than that. And remember: even when there's not a save to play, there's still scheming and planning to be done with your team in the private forum.
What was the first Civ4 MTDG like?
You can watch some videos from the last MTDG by visiting the EEN Headline News thread.
You can also visit the old forum and look though all the (formerly private) team forums by clicking here.
You can also visit the old forum and look though all the (formerly private) team forums by clicking here.
Am I cut out for this?
If you love playing SGOTM, then this is like an expanded version where, instead of playing against an AI, you are playing against real human intelligence - and thus playing against a better opponent. If you play Single-Player games, then you will get a challenge of playing other skilled players and expanding your knowledge of the game through cooperation and competition with those players. If you play Multi-Player games then you get an expanded MP game that we know you will enjoy.
Are there any rules?
We do have a ruleset - but it mainly covers things like "no cheating!" – hopefully this isn't an issue anyway, but please do have a read through the rules to make sure you stay far away from anything that even looks like cheating.
Other than that – it's pretty much up to you to make your own rules! Run your team the way you want and behave as honorably or dishonorably in diplomacy as you’d like… much like the real world.
Other than that – it's pretty much up to you to make your own rules! Run your team the way you want and behave as honorably or dishonorably in diplomacy as you’d like… much like the real world.
When will the game start?
Our goal is to start the game before November 15th – but this may have to be pushed back based on when we can get a Map finalized.
I'm convinced! Now, how do I sign up?
Step 1) Post in this thread to sign up. If you'd like to be on a specific team or play with certain people, let us know! However, be forewarned that some situations may require us not to accommodate some requests. If you don't specify what team, we'll either randomly assign you to a team or place you on the one with the least amount of members.
Step 2) Wait for a moderator to reply to your request with your team assignment.
Step 3) Go to your User Group Page and request access to your assigned team's forum.
Step 4) Wait for the moderator to grant you access
Step 5) Brace yourself for the MTDG fun that's about to wash over you!
Step 2) Wait for a moderator to reply to your request with your team assignment.
Step 3) Go to your User Group Page and request access to your assigned team's forum.
Step 4) Wait for the moderator to grant you access
Step 5) Brace yourself for the MTDG fun that's about to wash over you!
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