Gotm23-Arabs - Pregame Discussion

[AlanH]

[Edited by Cracker - replacement text in blue]

Thanks Alanh,

I have move Tech Step's question off because it clearly violates the rules for participation in the pregame discussion.

This thread is not intended to be the garbage bin for collecting every technical issue question AFTER players download and begin playing the game. In fact, this thread clearly states that players may not post here after they download and begin play.

The questions should be addressed by PM to a moderator so that we can see if there may be something the player is doing wrong by either downloading the wrong game file or having installed a new patch without reinstalling their base game files.

There is no real way to discuss the missing leader image files without having them be a spoiler and there really is no way that these files should be part of any initial load problems. A player would have to play at least a number of turns into the game to have a chance of generating such an error. - cracker


[Edited by AlanH - clarified authorship]

 

[CdB]

Originally posted by Naboo
Thanks Cracker, and don't be too hard on bug1

Cracker .... MANY THANKS

 

[NewDestroyer]

um the game's page only has 1.29 and I have 1.27f can i still play?

 

[Xerol]

I believe 1.27f is PTW, not vanilla civ. You want to click on the link at the very bottom that says something like "Readme for PTW Users" or something similar.

 

[Tech Step]

AlanH

sorry for posting the question here.

In my defence the error occurred on the initial load of the save file.

 

[Ankka]

What do you have to have installed for this add- on installation to work? I have GOTM 21 full on my computer, is it enough?

 

[Karasu]

@Wizard,
if you are playing Civ3 1.29f (either PC or Mac), there is an add-on installation for each GOTM with the new leaderheads and units.
I suggest that you download and install the GOTM22 and GOTM23 files, just to be on the safe side.

If you are playing PTW, there is a readme file right below the 1.29 downloads that should explain you how to proceed. I don't play PTW, so I haven't checked it -but I trust Cracker to have written there all you need to know.


If you have additional doubts or problems, I also suggest that you PM one of the moderators, and/or check the FAQ thread (in case you don't find there what you need, you can PM Phil Martin).

Good luck with your game!

 

[AlanH]

Originally posted by Tech Step
AlanH

sorry for posting the question here.

In my defence the error occurred on the initial load of the save file.

No need to apologise to me. My original post was a misguided attempt to give a helpful response to your question. Cracker has edited my answer and the words there now are all his. I would have preferred it if he had put them in your message and deleted my reply entirely, but he's a busy guy and we all try his patience at times like this.

 

[Ankka]

Thanks, Karasu. I guess I'll have to dl both of the files...

 

[keiselhorn]

Hi, folks

I'm having trouble installing the files for GOTM23, could somebody gimme a hand?

I played alright GOTM21 and 22, and download the setup file for GOTM23 PC v1.29, and after got the file for the game in the Open class. As I usually do, I created a folder in my Saves folder on PTW and put the start game file in there, from the zipped downloaded folder.

When I load to start the game, however, it comes to 14% and says it didn't find a file called /art/advisors/HA2_all.pcx , and closes the game.

Could somebody help me with that? Cheers.

 

[cracker]

Keiselhorn,

You indicate in your signature that you have your software set at PTWv1.27

but you are trying to load the game start file for the Civ3v1.29 version of the game.

This will not work.

How could you possibly have downloaded the Civ3v1.29 version of the game if you followed the correct link to download the PTW readme file for the game where you were given links to the correct PTW versions of the game that will work for you.

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Let me apologize in advance for any confusion that is caused by the software version numbers. This problem is created and then perpetuated by Firaxis because they insist on renumbering the PTW patch version numbers (v1.14, v1.21, and v1.27 etc) that overlap and conflict with the exist Civ3 patch verison numbers that are still in distribution. We cannot be sure if they will repeat and expand this mistake for a third time when they release the Civ3 Conquests Expansion pack but we must depend on you to pay attention to the software that you are using in attempt to sidestep the confusion that is created directly and the manufacturer of the product.

 

[keiselhorn]

Sorry for any inconvinience, Cracker.

But in the GOTM23 page i just found the download setup files for Civ3 1.29 (which I have) for PC and MAC. And a readme file for PTW (which I also downloaded).

Where is the download for PTW 1.27? Could you pass me the link to it?

Thx.

EDIT: baaaaa. only now I noticed about the links in the readme. My apologies.

 

[OneFastWarrior]

well, good luck to everyone in this months gotm. I really doubt that I will be able to get this one done.

That bites, cause I am going to play open for the 1st time since the 3 classes were setup. I am also familiar with playing as the Arabs

I have OT at my job for the next 3 weeks and only 1 day per week off, plus I also run 2 Fantasy football leagues and will never play on Sundays.

Have fun everyone.

 

[Email10]

I will start tonight with GotM23. Just finished 5-4 yesterday.

I will try to go for the domination medal play goal. Really like this medal play since it makes me focus on other types of victories than I normally would have aimed for.

So domination - I will try to go for an optimal start, which means I will probably try to get a QSC submitted. Try to claim as much land as possible, probably use some kind of RCP. Try to get an early war against one of the weaker neighbours and get 2-3 cities with archers before 1000bc. I will not build any wonders, but I will try to capture the pyramids asap.

Food seems to be scarce from the starting ss. Early scouts is a must to get early contacts and pop huts, possibly 4-5 scouts followed by a granary.

And to fulfill the domination goal I think I need to be careful with the diplomacy, since I don't want some all-against-all wars. One at a time is enough.

The Ansar Warrior will rule!

 

[Darkness]

OK, it was really hard to stop playing my current HoF game, but I have to start this months game this weekend or I'll risk missing the deadline.
So this is to be a dry map. Let's just hope cracker's been nice and has given us at least a few decent tiles for growth so we don't all end up with 3 cities at the QSC deadline...
I'll definately be going the ansar warrior way.
I'll be playing open class btw...