It's my understanding that a permanent solution to documenting the GOTM's games and information is in the works. In the meantime, I'm posting this unofficial thread to create a set of links to some of the threads where GOTM features are discussed. I'll add a few more links to great Civ3 articles. My intention is to allow easy access to information that will help newcomers get up to speed quickly on the GOTM, and provide a reference to the more experienced GOTM'er. Happy civving!
General GOTM Info
Main GOTM Website This link takes you to the top page on the GOTM Website. From here you can download existing or earlier GOTM's, submit your game or QSC, calculate your Jason score, review results from earlier GOTMs, review Codes of Conduct, etc... Check it out, if you haven't already.
GOTM Specific Resources [EDIT - kept for Reference; these resources are generally not in use] This is a MUST READ for newcomers. This thread discusses the new resources and luxuries introduced for GOTM.
GOTM Mods Downloads Page [EDIT - kept for Reference; we don't support non-PTW versions of CivIII currently] All the download options are here for Mac and Windows CivIII 1.29 players to install the GOTM mods, including the new all-in-one installers.
GOTM FAQ thread.
List of GOTM Awards and their symbols.
Link to post with resource swapping readme posted[EDIT - kept for Reference; currently no need to swap resource files]
General code of conduct / useful info
Differential Naval Movement [EDIT - kept for Reference; DNM is only used, if at all, in the SGOTM] This GOTM mod started as a Predator only feature, but has been the standard Naval movement for all classes in recent GOTM's. A MUST READ for newcomers. (Not in effect now, except for SGOTM.)
Game Version Markers Link to the thread discussing how to identify the type of Game you're playing (Vanilla Civ, PTW, Mac, etc.) All Spoiler posts should include this information, along with game level (Conquest, Open or Predator)
Conquest Level Defined Discussion on the Conquest Level, what it is, how it is different than Open (the 'standard' level for GOTM), and who should/can play at this level.
Predator Level Defined Discussion on the Predator Level, what it is, how it is different from Open, ...
GOTM Civilopedia Entries GOTM comes with extra Civilopedia entries; check out this thread for a discussion on this extra feature.
PTW and Vanilla Civ [EDIT - kept for Reference; only PTW is supported] This thread discusses the work done to support equivalent game submittals from Vanilla Civ and PTW.
GOTM and Tournament form Medal Series [EDIT - kept for Reference; Medal Series Tournament has been inactive for quite a while] This thread announces the combination of GOTM with the former Tournament site, and discusses the new Medal Series concept. (Medal Series currently inactive.)
GOTM and Civ3 Conquests Earlier thread discussing why C3C wasn't supported within GOTM, kept for Reference as we now have a separate C3C competition (see below)
UPDATE: C3C Now Supported Thread provides general overview of C3C competition within GOTM, and continued support of existing Civ3/PTW contest. SirPleb's post on page 4 provides good overview of differences between Civ3/PTW and C3C.
NOAIPatrol Flag setting C3C's default setting for this flag makes Barbs stay in camp and keeps the AI from patroling around. Not a requirement for COTM, but many player's have agreed to set this flag to allow barbs and the AI to patrol.
Scoring Discusssion Threads (For those who wish to Know):
Jason Scoring System Discussion Just how does the Jason calculator come up with that score? Enter here if you wish to know.
QSC Scoring Discussion Thread to discuss QSC scoring and changes.
QSC Tech Scoring Discussion How the scoring of QSC has changed due to the impact of Tech knowledge.
QSC Scoring Updates Other QSC scoring modifcations due to impacts of GLs and Wonders, and other topics.
List of Medals and Awards What all those shields and symbols mean in the results listings.
Jason Scoring Discussion - Alternative GPR discussion Disscussion on how Jason scoring and Global Player Rankings are dominated by strong Domination games. Late in the thread is a discussion on GPR based on fastest Victory Condition achieved. Here is a link to a sample alternative GPR based on fastest Victory Conditions.
Other Threads of Interest, Utilities
Player Community Link Link to the list of players and how many games they have played. (Not updated for a while, but this thread is the ONLY currently active link to this page.)
Practice Tech Trading Game Moonsinger posted this save game to assist players in improving their trading skills. You're invited to load it, play it, and compare how well you do to the others.
Worker Turns for Actions Control_Freak put this chart together for # of worker turns to perform certain actions.
Work on Automatic Documenter Check on the status of SpiderZord's civ3 automatic game turn-by-turn documentation tool.
GOTM Submissions List Go here to verify that your submission has been received, or to see who else has already submitted.
Improve your game Read the Articles in the Strategy Articles section under Strategy and Tips. If you wanted to know what Ring-City-Placement is, or more about AI Attitude, or how to use Artillery better, go there. There is also a lot of practical application information contained within the Spoiler Threads.
Here are a few links to some useful Stategy Articles (Please note that most of these apply to PTW and/or Vanilla Civ3; they might not, or in some cases do not, apply to CSC) :
Move Palace to Reduce Corruption Explained This thread explains how moving your Palace far away, in PTW/Vanilla Civ3, reduces corruption in your core empire.
Palace Corruption Exploit Banned Now that you know how to use moving your Palace to reduce Rank corruption, don't do it for Gotm! (Except when moved to an established group of cities)
Creating and Using Leaders Link to SirPleb's article on increasing your odds of generating Leaders.
Free Palace Jump Link to DaveMcW's article on how to abandon your Palace and Jump it to the city of your choice.
Understanding Corruption Link to Alexman's article on corruption.
Improving Your Opening Play Sequence Link to thread discussing Cracker's article on this topic. Link to Article is in the first post.
Bamspeedy's Deity Settlers Link to Bamspeedy's seminal description of his Settler Factory setup and subsequent progress in GOTM 14.
AI Attitude Link to Bamspeedy's article on what affects the AI's attitude to you.
AI Research Link to Alexman's article on what factors affect the Tech the AI will research next.
Ring City Placement Link to DaviddesJ's article on RCP; how placing your city sites in rings will reduce corruption in your core cities. (Vanilla and PTW only)
Two Chances for Reduced Anarchy Period Discussion Link to thread discussing technique/exploit allowing 2 chances to determine anarchy period after researching a new Government. (Vanilla and PTW only)
100K Culture Discussion Check out SirPleb's post in Gotm28 Spoiler3 on strategizing for maximum culture gain.
Speed up your Game Play In this thread several GOTM regulars reveal their techniques to speed up their GOTM/COTM game. Very useful if you find it difficult to finish a game in time.
GOTM Whimsy
Increased Competition in the GPR Thread to discuss how much tougher the competition for the top spots in the Global Player Rankings have become.
Great stuff Civ_steve.
Others: If you want to add in a link or two, please do. But please limit posts to valid additions. We'll try to keep this thread functional, usable, and spam-free.
ainwood
Thanks! I've added links to the GOTM Website and specific Strategy Articles threads for tactics and topics of GOTM interest.
Added link to Conquests01 Thread
Added link to Bamspeedy's Deity Settlers - AlanH
Added link to Awards and Medals listing - AlanH
Added link to GOTM Mods Downloads Page - AlanH
Added links to NOAIPatrol, Game Play Speed-up and Alternative Jason/GPR - civ_steve
Added link to Awards definition page - AlanH
General GOTM Info
Main GOTM Website This link takes you to the top page on the GOTM Website. From here you can download existing or earlier GOTM's, submit your game or QSC, calculate your Jason score, review results from earlier GOTMs, review Codes of Conduct, etc... Check it out, if you haven't already.
GOTM Specific Resources [EDIT - kept for Reference; these resources are generally not in use] This is a MUST READ for newcomers. This thread discusses the new resources and luxuries introduced for GOTM.
GOTM Mods Downloads Page [EDIT - kept for Reference; we don't support non-PTW versions of CivIII currently] All the download options are here for Mac and Windows CivIII 1.29 players to install the GOTM mods, including the new all-in-one installers.
GOTM FAQ thread.
List of GOTM Awards and their symbols.
Link to post with resource swapping readme posted[EDIT - kept for Reference; currently no need to swap resource files]
General code of conduct / useful info
Differential Naval Movement [EDIT - kept for Reference; DNM is only used, if at all, in the SGOTM] This GOTM mod started as a Predator only feature, but has been the standard Naval movement for all classes in recent GOTM's. A MUST READ for newcomers. (Not in effect now, except for SGOTM.)
Game Version Markers Link to the thread discussing how to identify the type of Game you're playing (Vanilla Civ, PTW, Mac, etc.) All Spoiler posts should include this information, along with game level (Conquest, Open or Predator)
Conquest Level Defined Discussion on the Conquest Level, what it is, how it is different than Open (the 'standard' level for GOTM), and who should/can play at this level.
Predator Level Defined Discussion on the Predator Level, what it is, how it is different from Open, ...
GOTM Civilopedia Entries GOTM comes with extra Civilopedia entries; check out this thread for a discussion on this extra feature.
PTW and Vanilla Civ [EDIT - kept for Reference; only PTW is supported] This thread discusses the work done to support equivalent game submittals from Vanilla Civ and PTW.
GOTM and Tournament form Medal Series [EDIT - kept for Reference; Medal Series Tournament has been inactive for quite a while] This thread announces the combination of GOTM with the former Tournament site, and discusses the new Medal Series concept. (Medal Series currently inactive.)
GOTM and Civ3 Conquests Earlier thread discussing why C3C wasn't supported within GOTM, kept for Reference as we now have a separate C3C competition (see below)
UPDATE: C3C Now Supported Thread provides general overview of C3C competition within GOTM, and continued support of existing Civ3/PTW contest. SirPleb's post on page 4 provides good overview of differences between Civ3/PTW and C3C.
NOAIPatrol Flag setting C3C's default setting for this flag makes Barbs stay in camp and keeps the AI from patroling around. Not a requirement for COTM, but many player's have agreed to set this flag to allow barbs and the AI to patrol.
Scoring Discusssion Threads (For those who wish to Know):
Jason Scoring System Discussion Just how does the Jason calculator come up with that score? Enter here if you wish to know.
QSC Scoring Discussion Thread to discuss QSC scoring and changes.
QSC Tech Scoring Discussion How the scoring of QSC has changed due to the impact of Tech knowledge.
QSC Scoring Updates Other QSC scoring modifcations due to impacts of GLs and Wonders, and other topics.
List of Medals and Awards What all those shields and symbols mean in the results listings.
Jason Scoring Discussion - Alternative GPR discussion Disscussion on how Jason scoring and Global Player Rankings are dominated by strong Domination games. Late in the thread is a discussion on GPR based on fastest Victory Condition achieved. Here is a link to a sample alternative GPR based on fastest Victory Conditions.
Other Threads of Interest, Utilities
Player Community Link Link to the list of players and how many games they have played. (Not updated for a while, but this thread is the ONLY currently active link to this page.)
Practice Tech Trading Game Moonsinger posted this save game to assist players in improving their trading skills. You're invited to load it, play it, and compare how well you do to the others.
Worker Turns for Actions Control_Freak put this chart together for # of worker turns to perform certain actions.
Work on Automatic Documenter Check on the status of SpiderZord's civ3 automatic game turn-by-turn documentation tool.
GOTM Submissions List Go here to verify that your submission has been received, or to see who else has already submitted.
Improve your game Read the Articles in the Strategy Articles section under Strategy and Tips. If you wanted to know what Ring-City-Placement is, or more about AI Attitude, or how to use Artillery better, go there. There is also a lot of practical application information contained within the Spoiler Threads.
Here are a few links to some useful Stategy Articles (Please note that most of these apply to PTW and/or Vanilla Civ3; they might not, or in some cases do not, apply to CSC) :
Move Palace to Reduce Corruption Explained This thread explains how moving your Palace far away, in PTW/Vanilla Civ3, reduces corruption in your core empire.
Palace Corruption Exploit Banned Now that you know how to use moving your Palace to reduce Rank corruption, don't do it for Gotm! (Except when moved to an established group of cities)
Creating and Using Leaders Link to SirPleb's article on increasing your odds of generating Leaders.
Free Palace Jump Link to DaveMcW's article on how to abandon your Palace and Jump it to the city of your choice.
Understanding Corruption Link to Alexman's article on corruption.
Improving Your Opening Play Sequence Link to thread discussing Cracker's article on this topic. Link to Article is in the first post.
Bamspeedy's Deity Settlers Link to Bamspeedy's seminal description of his Settler Factory setup and subsequent progress in GOTM 14.
AI Attitude Link to Bamspeedy's article on what affects the AI's attitude to you.
AI Research Link to Alexman's article on what factors affect the Tech the AI will research next.
Ring City Placement Link to DaviddesJ's article on RCP; how placing your city sites in rings will reduce corruption in your core cities. (Vanilla and PTW only)
Two Chances for Reduced Anarchy Period Discussion Link to thread discussing technique/exploit allowing 2 chances to determine anarchy period after researching a new Government. (Vanilla and PTW only)
100K Culture Discussion Check out SirPleb's post in Gotm28 Spoiler3 on strategizing for maximum culture gain.
Speed up your Game Play In this thread several GOTM regulars reveal their techniques to speed up their GOTM/COTM game. Very useful if you find it difficult to finish a game in time.
GOTM Whimsy
Increased Competition in the GPR Thread to discuss how much tougher the competition for the top spots in the Global Player Rankings have become.
Great stuff Civ_steve.
Others: If you want to add in a link or two, please do. But please limit posts to valid additions. We'll try to keep this thread functional, usable, and spam-free.
ainwood
Thanks! I've added links to the GOTM Website and specific Strategy Articles threads for tactics and topics of GOTM interest.
Added link to Conquests01 Thread
Added link to Bamspeedy's Deity Settlers - AlanH
Added link to Awards and Medals listing - AlanH
Added link to GOTM Mods Downloads Page - AlanH
Added links to NOAIPatrol, Game Play Speed-up and Alternative Jason/GPR - civ_steve
Added link to Awards definition page - AlanH
Thanks so much Megalou! I wanna see how I'll do trying Bamspeedy's and Zachriel's strategies.
