LK Planning thread

[ToddMarshall]

Hey, I'm the one who suggested Greece to begin with, so yeah, I'm in.

I do agree with not playing Deity. Maybe the level just below. I don't think we'd be challenged by Emperor, but maybe their start is so bad we would?

 

[Greebley]

I think the middle ground of Emperor would work if there are no huts. In Monarchy I think it would be too easy - you can often take out a civ right off the bat so it would be Greece without France to block it which would allow us to take out germany, etc.

Demigod might be doable, but would a tough game that could also be a loss and would have us the underdog for a long time even if we win.

In emperor, I think even with 2 cities we can deal with France soon enough to be able to win. I think a win is likely here, but it will still be some challenge.

Edit: I just thought about Greeks UU which makes things more doable. A strong defensive unit and an early Golden Age should allow us to win an early war with France. I think Emperor is still the best compromise. I think we will win but the early game will still be interesting enough to be worth playing. Demigod is more for expert warmongers and Monarch will be trivial (unless its AWM)

 

[LKendter]

I just subscribe to this thread, and forget Todd is on the first page. LOL


LK148 is open.
Signed up -
LKendter
Greebley
ToddMarshall
Two slots to go.

 

[LKendter]

Emperor - how many starting units for the AI? That is the biggest factor here.

 

[CKS]

Count me in.

 

[ToddMarshall]

Emperor with Demigod starting units? Hoplites should let us pillage and park effectively.

@ Lee - I was reading my email this morning and got notification, which is how I replied so fast

 

[LKendter]

LK148 is open.
Signed up -
LKendter
Greebley
ToddMarshall
CKS
One slot to go.

 

[Toxicman007]

I can sign up as an emergency player, if you want me. I don't really have the time to be a regular player, but I'd be glad to follow what's going on and occasionally fill in for people who are unavailable.

 

[Kulko]

If there is still a spot to be had, I would be willing to take it.

I will only need to check whether I get the files installed correctly and can open the save.

 

[Kulko]

Files installed correctly (I can open the ending save of 147 without the game breaking down).

 

[LKendter]

ROSTER:
LKendter (just played)
Todd Marshall (up)
Greebley (on deck)
CKS
Kulko

Please check in LK148

 

[Greebley]

Since 148 is getting closer to completion, there is one more world map game I would like to try and that is 'Hello to Indonesia'. The island position and ability to settle islands early sounds interesting to me. Also if we play it we can make sure the kinks are worked out.

I think it can be done at deity (the AI will never successfully invade you) but would play at any level.

Did you have plans/interest in trying this? Is Indonesia ready?

 

[LKendter]

Indoenesia is fully tested, and ready to go.

They are commercial and seafaring. Faster ships, and lots of money. Production will be the killer.

It was already on my target list for the next WM game.

 

[LKendter]

LK149 is open - Indonesia. I am going to add the 2 speed worker to this one.

LK150 will be played. No clue what yet, but I would like to hit this milestone.

 

[Greebley]

I am interested in playing.

 

[LKendter]

LK149
LKendter
Greebley

 

[CKS]

My summer schedule is in flux right now, but I don't think I'm going to have the time to commit to a game.

Have fun anyway.

 

[LKendter]

Still no clue what is going on with Todd. Anyone else interested? I'm not going to start a 2 player game.

 

[LKendter]

Going once...

 

[Northern Pike]

I'd be glad to play in this one. There is the problem that I'll be unavailable from about July 15 to August 20, probably the period when the real labour will begin. But if we can work around that, I'm in.

We really need at least a fourth, though. In a three-man rotation the turns come around too quickly for full enjoyment.