Retro GOTM ing

[jertheboy]

Hiya

Having just got a decent computer at home (with internet capabilities...yay!) I decided to start playing throught the GOTM.

I just wondered on the formula used for scoring.

I cant use the score calculater (no excel...OK not that decent a computer!) so has anyone got the formula? Has the fomula changed at all at any point? Also why do you need saves at 0 and 1000ad? Does it affect the scoring?

I have started at GOTM 11.

Cheers in advance...

Jer

 

[ElephantU]

The formula is on this page, as well as the basic rules:

http://civ2gotm.civfanatics.net/civ2gotmrules.shtml

The point of the saves is to help the administrators detect attempts at cheating when awarding titles (Highest Score, Fastest Finish, etc.). There is also a deadline, which is usually the first weekend after the beginning of the next month. GOTM 40 is currently in play; I'd suggest you try that first during May, then go back and play some of the older ones. GOTM 40 is King level difficulty.

BTW, Welcome to CFC!

 

[jertheboy]

Thanks for that!

I must admit I've been on lurk mode for quite a while...this is the website I visit most (sad but true!). Just been in awe of the greatness on display and a little bit intimidated! I love CIV II but now I've got a decent computer...CIV III is calling me a bit...I shall resist...but I'm getting weaker...

Its good to see the GOTM is still going strong though...especially reading the threads about the time CIV III came out. Good work people!

 

[Old n Slow]

...I love CIV II but now I've got a decent computer...CIV III is calling me a bit...I shall resist...but I'm getting weaker...

Read some more about the strategies with Civ II -- once you get the satisfaction of seeing strategy working, you might resist the temptation of Civ III even better.