DDPP: Dutch Disappionted PTW Players PBEM

[Redwatch]

Ok i'm in, I'll need the crack (lets call it patch, cause we alle have the original version of PTW).

I won't be able to play before 2200 hours.

If its a problem, let me know.

I'll play with the

 

[ERIKK]

Originally posted by Redwatch
Ok i'm in, I'll need the crack (lets call it patch, cause we alle have the original version of PTW).

I won't be able to play before 2200 hours.

If its a problem, let me know.

I'll play with the

I'll sign you up and mail you the "patch" tonight. Please give my your (other) preferentials including your email!

When can I expect the first save to be mailed?

This evening, say 1800-1900, i will set up a game!

 

[rodneysandy]

Originally posted by ERIKK


I'll sign you up and mail you the "patch" tonight. Please give my your (other) preferentials including your email!



This evening, say 1800-1900, i will set up a game!

I don't have the "patch" either,would you please send it to me.
I cannot see PBEM working with so many players,it would take far too long.I have watched the American attempts to do this and they have all fizzled out.
I agree with Matrix that the first part should be turn based at least.To do this we need communications,I suggest all using
microsoft network,we can then see when and who is on line also we can use the audio chat room,setting up a private one.
It is a lot easier to talk than to type,for me ,anyway.
I can send the microsoft programme to anyone that needs it.

 

[Kemal]

We should definitely play the entire game through, IMO. What's the point if we stop, say, when we have finally established our empires and approach the 100 turn mark? It may take long but I'll play 1.5 years and set a record if necessary.

One turn a day is a bit slow but I'm sure we can play longer sessions on certain times when we're all available at the same time (should be possible at least once a month, not?).

As far as my time schedule this week is concerned, as I mentioned in earlier posts I'm very busy and that will give some problems with other players I guess. For instance, Redwatch can play from 2200 hours, but I'm only available today from about 2000-2100 hours, and tomorrow from 1930-2030 hours if absolutely necessary.
I'll have more time though once I've finished all my tentamens on friday.

I would love to pay a 8-player turn-based game later this month but I'm not sure my connection is fast enough for it.

 

[ERIKK]

I don't have the "patch" either,would you please send it to me.

I am a little bit confused here!

You said you had Powergozer's crack, which did not work on your computer. The crack we are talking about is the same one.

You must do:
- run the 114f patch from FIRAXIS on your PTW version 1.01
- replace the .exe with the crack
- leave the CD in the drive

I cannot see PBEM working with so many players,it would take far too long.I have watched the American attempts to do this and they have all fizzled out.

What must I think of this?

 

[Plux]

I say we try the PBEM anyway, but maybe it would be wise if everybody could mention their daily most preferred time of play, so we can set up some sort of playing order.

eg:
propain: 15-16
Erik 18-19
Matrix 20-21
Plux 23-24

Catch my drift? Nothing obligatory, just prefs that will work for most of the days. For me it would be 23-24 or early night hours..

 

[Matrix]

Originally posted by rodneysandy
I don't have the "patch" either,would you please send it to me.

You need to give us your email address, so I can send the crack. And the player who's before you will need that email address.

Originally posted by rodneysandy
I cannot see PBEM working with so many players,it would take far too long.I have watched the American attempts to do this and they have all fizzled out.

Well, we don't want that to happen. I'm sure you don't want to either, so...just be active. Play the game a.s.a.p. when you have received it, and then it won't fizzle out.

Originally posted by rodneysandy
I agree with Matrix that the first part should be turn based at least. To do this we need communications, I suggest all using
microsoft network, we can then see when and who is on line also we can use the audio chat room, setting up a private one. It is a lot easier to talk than to type, for me, anyway. I can send the microsoft programme to anyone that needs it.

Is "programme" English instead of American "program"?

Anyway, as I read the other responses, I don't think turn based is feasible at all, so we'll just have to email fast these first turns.

Originally posted by Plux
I say we try the PBEM anyway, but maybe it would be wise if everybody could mention their daily most preferred time of play, so we can set up some sort of playing order.

eg:
propain: 15-16
Erik 18-19
Matrix 20-21
Plux 23-24

Catch my drift? Nothing obligatory, just prefs that will work for most of the days. For me it would be 23-24 or early night hours..

Very good idea! I think everyone needs to say when he's available most times.

For me best would be 17:00-18:00. Usually I'm at home all evening and behind my computer as well, but from the 9th till the 20th I'm probably mostly not at home and will have to play my turn at the university. Don't worry, no one will notice.

In the weekend I'm all available, though. Almost always.

 

[Matrix]

Another thing: please install an email notification program (or keep Outlook Express minimized). Personally I use ICQ for it.

 

[ERIKK]

You need to give us your email address, so I can send the crack. And the player who's before you will need that email address.

His email is in the first post! I put it there almost 2 hours ago And he has allready got the crack AFAIK....

It will be 6 of 7 (if Rodney gets his things together) players and 1 or 2 AI's!

I am available weekdays after 18:30 or 19:00 till 23:00. Fridaynight till later! Availablity in the weekends depends on social life. Sunday-evening I am most of the time at home!
Matrix if you're up 17:00, it is better when you go first. In that case you will have to make (set up) the game!
Redwatch will be the last in line for obvious reasons! The rest in between!

 

[Matrix]

Oops, I just sent him the crack. Sorry about that, rodney. (1,5 MB email! )

Anyway, thanks for giving me this honour. I only must disappoint you that we democratically decided not to include AI's. Just read your email about that. Yet, sorry.

 

[ERIKK]

Originally posted by Matrix
Oops, I just sent him the crack. Sorry about that, rodney. (1,5 MB email! )

Anyway, thanks for giving me this honour. I only must disappoint you that we democratically decided not to include AI's. Just read your email about that. Yet, sorry.

It's ok with me. G2G now!

 

[Matrix]

The game has commenced!

The sequence of turns is:
1. Matrix
2. ProPain
3. ERIKK
4. Kemal
5. Redwatch
6. Plux
7. rodneysandy (canceled)

Be aware of any incoming email!

Oh, side note: I've made the world wet and warm, so that we (apart from the jungle) will have as much liveable land. Last time I started a MP game, I started on an island with only tundra and hills.

 

[rodneysandy]

Sorry folks,I'll have to bow out of this game,Im still unable to get the patch working.A mate of mine is coming round this evening to sort the whole thing out.With thanks to those of you who have made me feel welcome.I shall follow the thread with interest.
Matrix,don't take any notice of the American spelling of programme,they never could spell.Our spelling may be a trifle archaic but we did invent the language you know.Thanks for the 114F crack.

 

[Matrix]

Ok. I sent a new game to ProPain.

 

[Redwatch]

Sent me the crack please h.kleinentink@chello.nl

 

[ERIKK]

Het spelen van PBEM:

When you recieve a game: copy it in the saves folder and open PTW and click load game on the main menu
locate the savegame and load it. after you finish your turn you are prompted te save the game and exit
sent de savegame to the next player
this completes the cycle

Nieuwe volgorde:
matrix
kemal
erikk
propain
plux
redwatch

Succes!

 

[ERIKK]

The people of ThisIsIT have settled on some mediocre lands near the jungle. It is said that dangerous beasts live in the jungle and it is forbidden to enter it because of all kinds of deceases that people can get entering it! They make you and can even kill you...

Scouts are dispatched to explore new lands. Word is that other friendly, yet unsavaged tribes might live in the neighbourhood!

Game sent to ProPain!

 

[Matrix]

Yea, about the same for me.

 

[Matrix]

Originally posted by ProPain
PBEM it is. One turn a day is np for me, I check my email several times day and I'll be able to fit in the odd turn in my schedule. Especially those early turns : pressing enter because your worker is busy and your warrior isn't finished yet

Ya, right. We've been waiting for you all evening! I hope you'll submit tonight after all, otherwise we all have to wait another day.

 

[ProPain]

We're not all students with nothing more on their hands than sitting at home all day waiting for PBEM to arrive

Just mailed my turn so np.

Was away on a business meeting as I explained in an email to you all that I just sent also.

ProPain