Monty Python's Crawling Circus - Training Games
- Thread starter Nad
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amirsan
King of all Kings
umanwizard - monarch
Yaype - emperor
Greebley - emperor
OneFastWarrior- Emperor
GI JOE- Monarch
Dominix, I dont know, will have to talk to Nad.
Yaype - emperor
Greebley - emperor
OneFastWarrior- Emperor
GI JOE- Monarch
Dominix, I dont know, will have to talk to Nad.
Nad
Known Troublemaker
We're gonna be playing on PTW, not regular civ, sorry Dominix! By all means follow the game and if you have any questions we'll be more than happy to answer 
Half the places are filled. Maximum of 5 more slots for two 6-player games. It looks like we'll be playing one of the games on monarch, the other on emperor
Half the places are filled. Maximum of 5 more slots for two 6-player games. It looks like we'll be playing one of the games on monarch, the other on emperor
I just thought I'd chime in with a comment:
I strongly recommend having no more players than 5 total per game (1 veteran + 4 learners), and 4 per game is better in many ways (1 veteran + 3 learners).
I know it's tempting to have as many players as possible, but in my experience, once you get to six players, co-ordinating the game, getting any team atmosphere going, etc etc, just becomes too difficult. With 4-5 players total, you can get a nice team atmosphere, and each player learns alot. With more players than that it just takes too long for the game to cycle round the roster, and player interest will dwindle.
-Sirp.
I strongly recommend having no more players than 5 total per game (1 veteran + 4 learners), and 4 per game is better in many ways (1 veteran + 3 learners).
I know it's tempting to have as many players as possible, but in my experience, once you get to six players, co-ordinating the game, getting any team atmosphere going, etc etc, just becomes too difficult. With 4-5 players total, you can get a nice team atmosphere, and each player learns alot. With more players than that it just takes too long for the game to cycle round the roster, and player interest will dwindle.
-Sirp.
LordKestrel
King
If there is any room left, I would be up for a Monarch game. I'm currently winning about 50-60% on Regent, but with some help, I'm sure I could take on Monarch.
umanwizard
Chieftain
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oooh...i dont have PTW 
un-sign me up, I guess.
un-sign me up, I guess.Nad
Known Troublemaker
Sorry to hear that umanwizard If you can get hold of PTW you are welcome to retake your spot.
Emperor:
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Monarch:
GIJoe
Jimmy Dean
Amirsan: what do you think abour Sirp's proposal that we cut it down to teams of 5? I'm quite happy with that. It would mean only 3 spaces left!
If you can get hold of PTW you are welcome to retake your spot.Emperor:
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Monarch:
GIJoe
Jimmy Dean
Amirsan: what do you think abour Sirp's proposal that we cut it down to teams of 5? I'm quite happy with that. It would mean only 3 spaces left!
Nad
Known Troublemaker
sure thing Mad-Bax 
Emperor:
yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
Monarch:
GIJoe
JimmyDean
2 spots left!! Anyone for the monarch game?
Emperor:
yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
Monarch:
GIJoe
JimmyDean
2 spots left!! Anyone for the monarch game?
Is it too early to discuss what civs we want to play? I think my vote would be on Korea. They are one civ I haven't really played yet. They also have a unusual UU if I remember correctly - an upgrade of the catapult or cannon? I tend to not build ranged units until artillary, but reading the SG's cannons and catapults are probably more useful than I give them credit for.
Other than a slight preference for Korea, I am willing to go with any civ or even choosing "random". I often randomize my civ in my home games so I get a diversity.
Other than a slight preference for Korea, I am willing to go with any civ or even choosing "random". I often randomize my civ in my home games so I get a diversity.
KotatsuNeko
Chieftain
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I'll sign up for the Monarch game. I'm largely n00bish - I've played a lot, but some parts of the game (particularly anything military) are tougher to me than others. Getting experienced advice would be goooood.
Oh, and I have PTW 1.27, though I can backtrack to 1.21 if I need to.
Oh, and I have PTW 1.27, though I can backtrack to 1.21 if I need to.
Yaype
Me
Normally, I would agree with Greebley on playing as Korea, as I feel that they are somewhat disrespected because of their UU. The one SG I have finished used Korea, however, so I would prefer using a different civ. Sorry Greebley.
OneFastWarrior
Asthma Hound Chihuahua
I have no preference of what civ we play.
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I don't particularly want to play Ottomans, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese or Babylonians as I have played them all recently. If I had a choice I'd go fo the Mongols and give the Keshiks a ride out.
Since I am not playing GOTM I could also fancy playing the Vikings.
That said I will go with the flow, I'm easy.
Since I am not playing GOTM I could also fancy playing the Vikings.
That said I will go with the flow, I'm easy.
Nad
Known Troublemaker
KotatsuNeko, welcome!
Emperor - Team Monty
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
[game filled]
Monarch - Team Python
GIJoe
Jimmy Dean
KotatsuNeko
[one space left]
Amirsan says he can't start until the 16th, so we have a couple of days in which we can have the pre-game discussion. I'll probably generate the maps soon. BTW, it's going to be PTW 1.21.
Since the games are on different difficulty levels and this isn't a competetion, we can use different civs and different maps for the 2 games so we cover more traits and map features. With reagrd to the civs, it is best to avoid the strongest civs and focus on the weaker and least-used civs. I'm still thinking about the civs and will consult with Amirsan about which to use for the 2 games. We will probably avoid industrious.
Emperor - Team Monty
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
[game filled]
Monarch - Team Python
GIJoe
Jimmy Dean
KotatsuNeko
[one space left]
Amirsan says he can't start until the 16th, so we have a couple of days in which we can have the pre-game discussion. I'll probably generate the maps soon. BTW, it's going to be PTW 1.21.
Since the games are on different difficulty levels and this isn't a competetion, we can use different civs and different maps for the 2 games so we cover more traits and map features. With reagrd to the civs, it is best to avoid the strongest civs and focus on the weaker and least-used civs. I'm still thinking about the civs and will consult with Amirsan about which to use for the 2 games. We will probably avoid industrious.
GenMarshall
High Elven ISB Capt & Ghost Agent
A shadowy figure walks up to the TDG registration office
Drat, Emperor TDG is filled.
While I am here. I would like to sign up for a Monarch Game. I have a PTW 1.21f patch instaled.
I have no civ preferance. I am here to gain more experiance in Civ3 so that one day I could play Deity.
I have been away from playing any SG and would like to gradualy return into the SG world. I have started playing Civ3 more frequently (Thanks in part of being the President in the Demogame and playing a few GOTMs). I am looking for a refresher course in Monarchy to best prepare myself to play in a Emperor TDG.
@amirsan - I would like to thank you for starting this TDG. I have always waited to partisipate in one. Mostly when I look in the SG. Most of the time the TDGs are all filled. I am considered lucky that I signed up just in time. I would also like to thank your Sig for linking me here since I saw the advertisement floating in your sig in the MSDG .
Drat, Emperor TDG is filled
.While I am here. I would like to sign up for a Monarch Game. I have a PTW 1.21f patch instaled.
I have no civ preferance. I am here to gain more experiance in Civ3 so that one day I could play Deity.
I have been away from playing any SG and would like to gradualy return into the SG world. I have started playing Civ3 more frequently (Thanks in part of being the President in the Demogame and playing a few GOTMs). I am looking for a refresher course in Monarchy to best prepare myself to play in a Emperor TDG.
@amirsan - I would like to thank you for starting this TDG. I have always waited to partisipate in one. Mostly when I look in the SG. Most of the time the TDGs are all filled. I am considered lucky that I signed up just in time
. I would also like to thank your Sig for linking me here since I saw the advertisement floating in your sig in the MSDG .LordKestrel
King
YES! All I ever play are the industrious civs, normally persia/ottomans/carthage/france. Ever since I first played one, I couldn't stand not having the fast workers.
Perhaps we can try India? Commercial and Religious is a good pair of traits, and they don't need any resources for their UU, which is nice if you're short of horses or iron.
Nad
Known Troublemaker
The roster is full!
Emperor - Team Monty
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
Monarch - Team Python
GI Joe
Jimmy Dean
KotatsuNeko
CivGeneral
I'm just waiting for Amirsan to get back to me about the map conditions and which game he wishes to take. The maps will then be generated and the games can start.
Emperor - Team Monty
Yaype
Greebley
OneFastWarrior
Mad-Bax
Monarch - Team Python
GI Joe
Jimmy Dean
KotatsuNeko
CivGeneral
I'm just waiting for Amirsan to get back to me about the map conditions and which game he wishes to take. The maps will then be generated and the games can start.
Brewster
stays crunchy in milk
Hey Nad. Great idea setting up some TDGs. I am a little bummed that I missed out on the emperor TDG but will drop by occasionally to see how things are progressing. You never know, I just might learn something new.
Good luck teams.
Good luck teams.
