ZWK PBEM game 2

[kobayashi]

Willem,

Darius is obviously violating the House Rule about Allies not attacking Minor Allies, Neutrals and Independents. Perhaps you do not intend to follow this HouseRule in this particular PBEM but I thought I'd highlight this to you since it is to your disadvantage.

 

[willemvanoranje]

I decided to let go on the Neutrals, as long as he kept it to Ireland and let Scandinavia for what it is, but now he's attacking the Minor Allied. I demand either a replay of the turn, or the city of London and a joined anti-Soviet alliance that will last untill I have Moscow in my hands.

 

[oubai1]

If there are any open spots in the game, I'm willing to jump in

 

[Ohwell]

No!

Heh, I think he will not choose to give you London and attack me... Replay the turns!!!

 

[willemvanoranje]

Darius?

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

If you guys need a Temp player for the allies until Darius returns, I'd be willing to help rather than let the game stall.

Darius hasn't posted anything in the forums since his last post here. Has anyone PM'd him?

 

[kobayashi]

I e-mailed him a couple of days ago. If all the existing players agree, he can be declared overthrown - but the Duke can only takeover if he hasn't set a password (probably he hasn't).

Darius....last call....going once.....

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

Well, I hope he is only away for a bit because his game is password protected.

 

[kobayashi]

......going twice.......

 

[willemvanoranje]

Ohwell, what ya think? Should we let the AI play Allied, or start a new game?

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

If you guys want to start a new game, I'd be willing to play the allies. IMHO, letting the AI play one of the main powers is really going to screw with the game.

Maybe in the future, there should be a 'key holder' (maybe Koby or AofA) that everyone tells their password to in case they are unable to continue the game. Or, have it where the key holder assigns a password to each player. That way we wouldn't have games get 'locked up' when a player drops.

 

[Ohwell]

Hmm, I agree with Duke of Marlborough... we should start a new game...

 

[Darius]

Good god, I'm so sorry, I've been out of town, and I forgot to post it. I was almost not going to come on and check the game now because it's costing ten cents a minute to surf here, but I'm glad I did.

I apologize again about Ireland; I guess I didn't read carefully, but regardless I have no plans for Scandinavia, I promise you.

For that matter, I did not once attack the Minor Allies (that would be idiotic), I merely landed near Cherbourg, unless I'm mistaken, and the post was just dramatics. Perhaps you should double-check, and so will I.

If attacking Ireland in and of itself is enough of an infraction, I'm willing to talk about some form of diplomatic punishment.

Sorry!

 

[Darius]

Until I get home I'll check this thread daily until this is sorted out

 

[Ohwell]

I see...

Well you had us anxious. Are you able to play or will you allow the AI or DoM to take over until you are back?

 

[Darius]

I managed to get Civ2 and ZWK onto this laptop, so I'm good to go.

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

Glad you made it back Darius!

But now that I've looked at this game a bit, I've got a strong interest in playing this scenario. I guess I'll have to see if I can scrape together enough people to start another one.

 

[Darius]

Well, if I were in your shoes I'd take an interest in one of the minor two players; you still get to play a major role in the events and to enjoy the good units. Even if it's a bit less fascinating, it's only ten minutes a day after all. Besides, I would like a bit more challenging an enemy in Libya...

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

If it wasn't stepping into the middle of the game after the AI has played them, I would. But, the idea of trying to make-up for their starting shortcomings, then the AI's attempt at playing, isn't that appealing.

 

[kobayashi]

Duke,

I agree with your inclination to start a new game as ZWK is a long scenario.

1. The game will be unbalanced unless both the Minor Axis and Minor Allies are played by humans
2. Having 2 more players would only slow down the existing game.
3.As you mentioned, the AI has probably wrecked all chances of having a viable game as one of the minro tribes.

I think Oubai expressed interest a bit further up.