IOT Developmental Thread

[civplayah]

You could just put a player/update cap if you want a small game.

I thought about that, but I think that's be a little unfair.

What timeline (is it ancient)

In case that question was addressed to me- yes, ancient Mesopotamia.

 

[Cull]

Not really unfair IMO. People are aware that a cap exists, and either you can choose via RNG/personal choice who plays, or first come first serve.

 

[civplayah]

Well, I'll think about it.

 

[GhostWriter16]

Well, I'll think about it.

First come first serve if you are going to do it. Deciding by RNG is messed up.

I'd vote against doing that, however you can not give advantages to newcomers if you want to keep the player count down. Or simply update when X amount of players join but still let others join. I'll be there for sure whatever you do

 

[Cull]

Uh RNG is most fair IMO. First come first serve let some of us(myself, d3k, and others) who are a) in the same area as the GM(I think) and b) who are on more often an unfair advantage.

 

[GhostWriter16]

Uh RNG is most fair IMO. First come first serve let some of us(myself, d3k, and others) who are a) in the same area as the GM(I think) and b) who are on more often an unfair advantage.

I get that, however then its just annoying. I suggest no limits.

 

[Cull]

Are you trolling me? No limits in a map probably around 60 provinces in a game as popular as IOT would be beyond stupid. Unless you want war starting out on update 2 because you have to war to expand.

 

[civplayah]

Well, it's not like there are no provinces, but I'm probably going to enforce a limit. I think what I'll do is post the thread once I'm done with the map/rules, but I won't allow posting for 24 hours or so, so people can have a chance to look at it and know what time the signups open. From there, it'll be first come, first served.

 

[GhostWriter16]

Are you trolling me? No limits in a map probably around 60 provinces in a game as popular as IOT would be beyond stupid. Unless you want war starting out on update 2 because you have to war to expand.

No PLAYER limits, not no provinces so no I'm not. Its up to Civplayah though.

 

[ilduce349]

Are you trolling me? No limits in a map probably around 60 provinces in a game as popular as IOT would be beyond stupid. Unless you want war starting out on update 2 because you have to war to expand.

Just like RL

 

[civplayah]

Also, I'm working on the map for a mini-IOT (a shorter game with smaller map, less territories, hopefully less players) that's set in Mesopotamia.

Just a quick update on this- I'm still working on the map, but I'm almost done. I have all of Anatolia and everything west of that done.

 

[civplayah]

Okay, so I finished the map. I'll post the signup thread soon, once I devise the rules.

 

[GhostWriter16]

Just like RL

Its still a bit much. Some people would be restricted by nature, and not even get to post starting claims.

I agree it should be more packed than most IOT games though. Make a 7-10 player limit.

Okay, so I finished the map. I'll post the signup thread soon, once I devise the rules.

I'll be there

 

[Link]

Post a link to the signup thread here.

 

[civplayah]

Here you go.

 

[Tee Kay]

Next game, WIM. I'd like to try a Classical game myself.

Alright, who's still interested in a Classical-era IOT-variant? I have a map and I have most of the rules sketched out, though I still need to look over them and see which ones would work and which would not.

I know there are already several IOTs running; however, I'd like to do this one a bit differently than others, ie. it won't just be a copy of IOTII or IOTV. There'd be fewer provinces, and each province will be more important. It'd have a different, faster pace. So, can I get a rough show of hands of those interested?

 

[civplayah]

I'm SO in!

 

[NedimNapoleon]

Alright, who's still interested in a Classical-era IOT-variant? I have a map and I have most of the rules sketched out, though I still need to look over them and see which ones would work and which would not.

I know there are already several IOTs running; however, I'd like to do this one a bit differently than others, ie. it won't just be a copy of IOTII or IOTV. There'd be fewer provinces, and each province will be more important. It'd have a different, faster pace. So, can I get a rough show of hands of those interested?

OMGWTFBBQ count me in

 

[W|M]

Spoiler :

OMFGWTFBBQLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!1one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Arakhor]

Hell yes! I will personally send my legions to annihilate the Kingdom of Badassia or other ridiculous names