Attention: Conquest-Class players!

[CKS]

For a newbie who sucks, it's kind of intimidating I think.

Interestingly, I felt more comfortable posting in the spoiler threads when I was really horrible. I got a lot of help, and I felt that my presence in the spoiler thread made it easier for others to participate. Now that I've moved up to mediocre, I feel like I have a lot less to say.

I think the idea of a separate thread like this is a good one. However, I'm not sure that conquest class players is the appropriate way to describe who should participate. It is, however, a simple way and perhaps the only feasible way to manage things. I think that people sometimes get in over their heads without realizing that they will be if they play open. Also, some of us remain eligible for conquest class because of our play style and victory conditions. If I decided to play conquest class next month, something I'm eligible for as I've never come close to the top half of the standings, I'd be eligible for help here. Obviously, I'm not the intended beneficiary. On the other hand, someone who plays a military game and does well in a regent level game one month is restricted from playing conquest class and can't get help here the next month on emperor, even though they've never won even at monarch.

 

[Denniz]

Shouldn't the qualification for Conquest Class be something like: "Never finished in the top 50% at the same or higher difficulty level"?

This would allow players to still get help as the difficulty ramps up. It's not like there is any advantage to Conquest Class other than learning to play better. (-15% Jason score and ineligible for metals and awards, right?)

 

[shortguy]

How about making conquest class open to players who haven't been in the top 50% in a game one lower than the current level or better? I would suggest that someone who can get in the top 50% in a Regent game, for instance, certainly has a good sporting chance at Monarch. If the jump from Monarch or Emperor (or any other two levels) is considered too great, perhaps the rules could be amended for that. As it is, though, I agree with CKS and Denniz. A person who can be in the top 50% in Regent may still not be ready for Emperor or Deity.

 

[MeteorPunch]

That's a very good point, shortguy. Much more people will need/want help on the higher difficulties, and so it should have adjusted requirements to accomodate.

 

[THE WIZ]

Coming from a noob to GOTM, but someone who has been playing for a long time, I think this is a great idea. I have always wanted advice that might take my game to the next level. I have lots of bad habits, and I don't mind some encouraging advice on solving them. However, that is the key for this new forum. Constructive criticism would have to be the order of the day. That way, I think I would welcome anyone's advice, and I could compare my game to others that are about my level.

Is there a quick way that has been developed to log moves? Or does everyone go basically by pen/paper?

 

[ainwood]

OK - I've opened a thread for this here.

 

[Methos]

Thanks, and I'm looking forward to it. The only thing is I still need to actually start the game.

 

[AlanH]

Is there a quick way that has been developed to log moves? Or does everyone go basically by pen/paper?

There are one or two spreadsheets around that people have developed. I just keep Notepad open and type straight into that.

I run Civ on a Mac and I have an ancient PC next to it that runs Notepad for logging and CivAssist for keeping track of status later in the game.

 

[THE WIZ]

Can someone give me a link to a thread discussing Civ Assist? I understand it is legal to use in GOTM, but how does it "assist you"...worthwhile or not?

 

[namliaM]

If you browse around the forum you will find links in quite a few posts (asspecially in footers)

I started using it in my first GOTM attempt, and must say its helping me a lot.

By the By I entered open, but still think i am crap. Can I post in the *HELP* thread as well?
I am trying to stear clear of the spoilers, but its hard. I am somewhat near to entering the MA. But it will take a while yet.

Regards

 

[AlanH]

@THE WIZ: Here's the thread where you can find all there is to know about CivAssist.

@Mailman's reflection: As there are only a few players here looking for advice currently, why not post your save and ask your questions.