GotM on fastmoves with video analyses afterwards

[jobe]

I wanted to point out to the lovers of GotM games around here that down at fastmoves we have established our first "challenge".

It´s basically a GotM with the difference that it has a more "multplayerish" setup and is designed to be played in around 20 minutes in order to allow repetition more easily. Most importantly we´ll be providing a video analysis of "how to do it perfectly" two weeks after release, also explaining general game mechanics that played a role in the challenge.

I´d love to see you guys try, maybe we can learn from each other. It´s fun in any case

Fastmoves Challenge #1: Robinson Crusoe´s Thirst for Knowledge



map: small, low sea, tropical Equal_Islands
leader/civ: Elizabeth of Netherlands
goals: 100science per turn without negative income, at least 4 cities, at least 4 workers
rules: Great Library banned, no starving a city to get a “one turn result” which doesn´t represent the real situation, no “building” technology in cities
deadline: January 10th, 2010

[jobe]

It´s done

The explanation and the video showing "how to do it" are up now.

Thanks for your interest and to everyone who participated!

[novice]

Been looking forward to this, going to read the "solution" now.
But the link is broken, the correct link is http://fastmoves.wordpress.com/2010/01/1...-solution/

[jobe]

Been looking forward to this, going to read the "solution" now.
But the link is broken, the correct link is http://fastmoves.wordpress.com/2010/01/1...-solution/

My mistake, thanks a lot, it´s working now. I changed the date of the release and since that is in the url, the links didn´t work anymore.

[jobe]

The second edition is now up: fastmoves challenge #2: Montezuma´s Revenge

This time it´s all about getting units and getting them fast, simulating a possible scenario in a game like for example ancient 5v5 on Team_Battleground. Worker and production micro next to deciding on city spots are the crucial aspects here.

The goal is to get as many axes/spears with three experience as possible till turn 50.

[Ruff_Hi]

When does this challenge end? I just happen to be playing a pbem game (1v1) that cries out for such an approach - maybe horse archers instead of axes.

[Speaker]

When does this challenge end? I just happen to be playing a pbem game (1v1) that cries out for such an approach - maybe horse archers instead of axes.

Is your PBEM on normal or quick speed?

[Ruff_Hi]

Quick. I have horses in the 3rd ring from the capital - in my territory in 3 or 4 turns. Have workers ready to road / pasture.

[Speaker]

Ruff, see PM.