Custom Map

[Black_Hole]

Do we want a custom map for DemoGame 5?
Yes-We do want one.
No-We don't want one

A custom map is where someone that wont play in DG5, creates an interesting map and we play it.

This poll will be open for 5 days.

 

[Epimethius]

Beyond simply having one, I propose that the custom map have the luxuries distributed in clumps near starting points, so one civilization has a monopoly, which would make trade and foreign policy more interesting.

 

[Cyc]

I would want to know who is making the map before I voted YES in this poll. I could volunteer to make the map... That way I would know the map information didn't get around to any players.

Epimethius, there are only 8 luxuries. How many tribes were you thinking about starting in DG5? Good idea, but I don't know if it's possible.

 

[Chieftess]

I guess if I made the map, Cyc would be voting 'no'. Although, we could have an outside source make the map (thegreyfox for example).

 

[BCLG100]

I dont think we should, it could end up with the map maker revealing all the secrets, for instance where future resources are going to be.

 

[Chieftess]

Not if the mapmaker doesn't say where the resources are. I made the map for an ISDG at MZO, and have yet to reveal anything.

 

[Cyc]

I agree with BCLG100 (welcome back, BG). It's just to risky. I will do it and not play, but I wasn't satisfied with the Map/Options integrity of DG1 (supposedly put together by Greyfox, CT's buddy).

I will probably vote NO at the end of the 5 days.

 

[BCLG100]

Yer but ir we do the map maker route then if it is a demogamer, they dont play. if however someone else makes it they could drop subtle hints or let on in other accidental ways.

 

[Cyc]

Like I said, I would volunteer to do the map and not play. I have enough respect for the game to keep things honest.

 

[BCLG100]

Yes but then surely we lose one of the very few contributers to the demogame.

 

[Epimethius]

To provide more luxuries, we could also do it for uranium, aluminum, saltpeter, oil, and rubber. And any player that tries getting information from our objective designer gets kicked out.

 

[BCLG100]

I still think its a bad idea, besides if a custom map was to be made would it not be more fun if there were less luxuries and resources and therefore increase the value of them.

 

[Black_Hole]

anybody wanna vote to break the tie?

 

[BCLG100]

What tie??? its now non suctom winning, thank god otherwise we would have to of had at least 10 more polls to decide which one.

 

[Sarevok]

I guess if I made the map, Cyc would be voting 'no'. Although, we could have an outside source make the map (thegreyfox for example).

I could always make the map. I ave high experience with the editor and everything in it. I also am more likely to strengthen our enemies than strengthen us unfairly.

In general I am opposed, though if asked I could make the map.

 

[BCLG100]

well it looks like there will be no need to at the moment as not custom is 3 votes up.

 

[Epimethius]

Dammit. I thought the resource monopoly idea would really shake this thing up.

 

[BCLG100]

alas we will have to go with random then , unless 4 other people want to vote.(dont) heres wishing we start with some tundra, what a fun game that would be.

 

[Rik Meleet]

There are many paople withholding their vote for more information on who and how the map is made. Cyc hasn't voted, I haven't voted and there could be others.

The one making the map is immediately blocked from joining in most parts of the game, but not all. The Judiciary for instance is a possible job for the mapmaker.

 

[Chieftess]

We can very easily ask someone who isn't even a part of the demogame (and has no interest -- or lost interest in joining). For example, we could let Greyfox make a map. He hasn't been in the demogame since DG1, and isn't going to return.