Classical Epic C3C PBEM

[IanDC]

I'll go Random civ also thanks

 

[akots]

Please discuss which map you want (continents, islands, pangea, difficulty, etc) I can give it a try. Just to make sure it is more or less balanced by checking on the resources and food near start and adjusting if needed. I see a good company coming for this game of a mix of experienced players and newbies.

 

[sailor]

I like lots of water.

 

[Hawklord]

Just go for random map and take what comes. Everybody has an equal chance of getting good or bad. It's just more of a challenge if it's bad.

 

[Guitarkalle]

If there's need for another player, I can take it. Just if you want to be 8

I've never played PBEM before though, just want to try it.
I have a lot of free time, so I play fast

 

[akots]

Just go for random map and take what comes. Everybody has an equal chance of getting good or bad. It's just more of a challenge if it's bad.

Then you don't need any mapmaker, just start the game and off you go. Less work for me.

 

[classical_hero]

Just go for random map and take what comes. Everybody has an equal chance of getting good or bad. It's just more of a challenge if it's bad.

I think it is better to have a map made by a human because at least we know that it will be fairer. It would prefer to have a continents map with lots of land which would 60% water. The map size should be standard. If we were to go random, then Akots would have to create a map each for the different size maps, the different age, and so on. This would be asking too much of Akots.

 

[bathsheba666]

mmmm, if the maps are fair I'll have no-one else to blame.....

 

[IanDC]

I agree with Hawk, just do a random map, I don't have a problem if someone wants to cast an eye over it then just to make sure nobody is really up the creek.

 

[akots]

The problem is how serious is the attitude towards the game. When people don't really care, this is random map. Usually players drop dead after 50 turns and the game dies. Are you really willing to invest a lot of time and effort into building an empire when you play as Rome and don't have iron on the whole continent? Sure, there are archers and spearmen, you can even try to last till cavalry. Or play a jungle start without fresh water on an isolated island when all other players trade techs and resources? Random map is not fun to play and never will be and I don't know of a single PBEM game started on a random map which had been finished with more than 3 human players.

 

[Hawklord]

OK that's a fair point. Has anyone a map to cover this then. There are some on the forum I believe, though I've not looked. If a player did one they would have an unfair advantage of knowing where everything is. Where do we get a map from? Are you willing to build one then Akots?

 

[akots]

I can if asked nicely and if ALL players agree on something.

 

[bathsheba666]

I definitely agree...

...although not difficult please.

60% and continents...

 

[classical_hero]

What would be the best settings? I would say Standard Map, 60% water, could be 70% if we need to and Continents. Since Akots will make the map, I do believe that Age and other parts are not nessecary. Correct me If I am wrong.

 

[SephirothXIII]

I agree with hero on continents on standard with 60/70% water. And Akots, I ask you nicely if you would be so kind and do us that favor!
I also think Guitarkalle should join us.

Seph

 

[IanDC]

K I'm fine with continents 60% if that's the majority will.

 

[Hawklord]

I don't mind, whatever is good for everyone I'll go along with.

 

[sailor]

I am easy. I do like having something to blame besides my poor play. I just cant wait to get this party started!

 

[akots]

@Sailor: Starting is easy, finishing would be tough.

It seems continents, 60-70% water, 8 civs on standard size map, difficulty - Emperor or Monarch? How many continents and how close to each other, up to me apparently. Any other preferences?

 

[Hawklord]

If it's all human players the difficulty level would effect the happiness of the cities only. I think that's right. Do you want 1 or 2 happy people in a city. It would make no difference to anything else would it?
I'd think 2 continents as it will take ages anyway with this many players. More continents would just make it longer. Would you spread out the luxes and resources?