CIV BTS MTDG II
Attention!
This is an announcement of the second CIV BTS Multi-Team Democracy Game (MTDG).
The game is currently being planned, and teams are being formed. If you would like to participate, please visit the BTS MTDG forum and sign on to one of the teams listed.
[Insert Link to Forum Here]
All are welcome
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (F.A.Q.'s)
What is a Multi Team Democracy Game (MTDG)?
A Multi Team Democracy Game (or Demogame) is a game played by a large community of players who split up into a number of teams, each team choosing a civilization to control. Each team gets to discuss their teams strategy in their own private forum. How each team operates within their private forum is entirely up to them, but as a general guideline, some form of discussion is held via posting, to decide upon the best course of action for their civilization. Once they have decided upon a course of action, one member of their team physically plays the turn.
What version of the game are you using?
Civilization IV Beyond the Sword, patch 3.19.
Is this a single-player or multiplayer?
This is a Multiplayer game using the PitBoss technology to take the turns.
What is PitBoss?
PitBoss (Persistent Turn-Based Server or PTBS) is a piece of software that enables people to login and play their turn at their own pace. It incorporates an internal timer that can be optionally used to set a time limit within people should play, ranging from an hour to days. The turn rotates as soon as all have played their turn or the time limit is reached, what ever comes first. If the time limit is reached PitBoss will automatically end the turn and proceed to the next one, so everyone that hadn't played up to that point will miss the turn.
How do I play?
That depends on how much you want to get involved. The Steps are as follows:
1. First you have to join one of the teams (or start your own).
2. Decide what level of participation you wish to devote to your team. Participation can range from passively reading the posts made by other people and contributing your thoughts where appropriate, all the way up to actively posting and creating new threads in your private team forum, and playing the turn on a regular basis. Of course your level of activity could be anywhere between the above two extremes, but as a general guideline, the more you put into your team the more you get out of it.
How much work is involved after I join?
No obligations are made unless a particular team specifically demands more involvement from its members. Each team and each individual decides how much they will be involved. The only exception, is that at least one member of the team will need to log into Pitboss and physically play the team's turn.
By joining the game do I commit to finish it?
We encourage everyone in the game to play all the way to the bitter end... however, participation is purely voluntary. Activity levels generally ebb and flow as real life commitments dictate...
What kind of people play this kind of games?
There is no experience requirement to participate. Everyone is welcome, and all kinds of CIV players with all kinds of experience levels play. Expect to meet fun people, people who like to talk, people who like team play, people with ambitions, curious people, civ addicts, all kinds of people who love CIV just like you!
How many teams are participating?
There are currently six teams, however, if there is sufficient participation, more teams may ultimately be added. The six teams currently slated to participate are:
[List all the teams with links to the Team threads here]
Are any rules in effect?
Each team will have a set of rules and there will be another set of rules common to all. Most of the rules are still being defined as the teams form.
Do I have to own a copy of the game?
No, you do not need a copy of the game to participate. Even without a copy of the game, you can still post in the forums and participate in team discussion. There are always several Demogame players that do not actually own a copy of CIV BTS. However, it will be useful to own a copy in order to have a better understanding of how the game works. Also, if you want to be a turnplayer, you must have the game installed to be able to log in to Pitboss and play the turns.
Do I need to install any special software or alter my files?
No. The game is being played with the standard version of CIV BTS (patch 3.19). You will not need to install any Mods or other special files to play.
however otherwise it is good 
That came directly from HUSch's suggested language (which I included, especially since HUSch was the only person who actually submitted some suggested language)... but now that you mention it
May as well call em like you see em'...
