Recent content by Edgar Newt

I did read it. I don't use a router, just the dsl modem straight to the phone line. I disabled my software firewall and virus programs. Still nothing. Tried hosting a lan game against AI. No problem. Just can't participate in internet games. So do I return the game to EB or do I trust...

I work like a dog during the week, but should be available all weekend for a PBEM game. It might even be a good idea to have two games going (send one -- one way, and the other, the other way, different size maps, etc). That way, later on in the game, each person is only waiting 1/2 of the...

Once eliminated, you could request to be bcc-ed the game (with eliminator's password) so that you could at least keep track of the party that assimilated you.

I tried for two plus hours last night to successfully launch a MP game through the in-game Gamespy menu. I either crashed each time or was stuck in the "pick a civ" screen, but without my fellow players. All of my attempts were with the 1.04f patch already installed and with my firewall...

Thanks for posting your experiences with spies. I will try to plant some spies tonight as last night I had a battle in which I really could have used some insight into troup positioning. :)

As is your spelling. ;) Seriously, though, I have yet to successfully plant a spy. I have a related question -- why use spies? The only reason I can see for using a spy is to root out an enemy spy. I am not about to spend a 1K+ to plant a spy just to wipe out that civilization. Am I the...