Where is BOTM 62?

[WelshGandalf]

Just wondering when BOTM 62 will be around? I know they are usually monthly, which would mean it starting.... today...

 

[AlanH]

DynamicSpirit tells us he's working on it. Apologies for the delay.

 

[DynamicSpirit]

Yep, sorry, I've been incredibly busy with real life stuff the last two weeks which has been delaying the BOTM. Will get it up as soon as I can, but I'm afraid it will likely be another couple of days before the announcement is up.

 

[WelshGandalf]

Great, thanks for the update Hope any RL issues get sorted.

 

[Core Imposter]

Can I play with BTS 3.19 or do I have to find something called 3.17?

 

[AlanH]

What gave you the impression that it requires 3.17?

Only 3.19 is supported. You also need the BUFFY mod.

Check out the announcement pages for BtS GOTMs for details.

 

[Core Imposter]

What gave you the impression that it requires 3.17?

Only 3.19 is supported. You also need the BUFFY mod.

Check out the announcement pages for BtS GOTMs for details.

Because it says so here:

http://gotm.civfanatics.net/games/1st_visit.php

The C-IV games are currently set up to be played with version 1.74 of Civ 4, version 2.13 of Warlords and version 3.17 of Beyond the Sword.

So, I assumed that someone was working on upgrading that Buffy thing to work with version 3.19. I have been waiting for that for like 8 months, otherwise I would have been playing.

It also says it here, in the same introduction section:

•The latest patches for your software.
These are currently Civ4 version 1.74, Warlords version 2.13, or Beyond the Sword (BtS) version 3,17.

 

[Core Imposter]

What else in that (section of primary information for new players) is out of date?

 

[AlanH]

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. That page doesn't get a lot of attention, as it rarely changes.

I think you have been a bit hard on yourself, never checking anywhere else for version information for eight months! That same page also directs you to: "Get the game information and download the start file using the links on these pages". The game release pages are easily accessible from the side bar of every page on that site, and they provide version information and download links.

I believe the rest of the information on that page is reasonably accurate, but please let me know if you see any other problems.

 

[Rajaat]

Botm 62 is eagerly awaited and botm/gotm is always appreciated. I don't know how others view this, but if creating the botm takes a lot of time due to mapchanges, error changes, other customizations etc., at least I wouldn't mind a fairly "normal" game at the emperor level if it makes it easier/faster to make.

BR,
Rajaat

 

[WelshGandalf]

@Rajaat, that's what has happened to WOTM, to reduce the workload on the GOTM staff, which is fair enough.

I would guess DynamciSpirit has something specific in mind for this month's BOTM.

 

[keiselhorn13]

Just taking the opportunity in this thread...

Sorry to bother you guys from the GOTM team, but could you please make the spoiler threads for GOTM86?

It's holiday season and I myself have been busy in real life... I don't mean to put any pressure on the great job you guys do.

 

[Deckhand]

How often do kcd_swede and neilmeister get to play the same game?
They should have some some side competion or challenge.

 

[DynamicSpirit]

Botm 62 is eagerly awaited and botm/gotm is always appreciated. I don't know how others view this, but if creating the botm takes a lot of time due to mapchanges, error changes, other customizations etc., at least I wouldn't mind a fairly "normal" game at the emperor level if it makes it easier/faster to make.

BR,
Rajaat

Good suggestions. Unfortunately it wasn't lack of normalness in the game that was holding the game up, it was the fact that I only recently moved house [1] and work has been really busy and various other things totally unconnected to Civ [2]. Even a completely unchanged game takes a bit of work to set all the security stuff for a GOTM as well as the announcements and the uploading etc. But, having bored you with all that, what you really want to know is... The BOTM 62 pregame discussion is up now!!!. Thanks for your patience everyone!

[1] If anyone wants to rent a lovely room in South East London, please PM me
[2] Assuming you don't believe in the fundamental interconnectedness of all things, like Dirk Gently.

 

[neilmeister]

How often do kcd_swede and neilmeister get to play the same game?
They should have some some side competion or challenge.

We can both play in DS' BOTM's

 

[Deckhand]

We can both play in DS' BOTM's

Exactly.
Since this is a rare chance to compete against each other, you should have some side competition in this game.

First to kill humbaba or all the Tokugawas or build two legendairy cities.
You can think of something better.