PBEM 7 - Team Contest (4 x 2) - discussion

[Chevalier Mal Fet]

I am back, and wow, there's a lot to read through.

Um, here are my very rough thoughts - I'm thinking things through as I type, so bear with me here. Also keep in mind that I don't know the state of the game at all - I don't have access to the save, and Woden's last update covered turn 146, ie, the first turn that I missed. So nothing that happened on turn 147-wherever the hell we are now can affect me. I also haven't gotten a chance to consult with Woden beyond what he's posted here.

Personally, I'm most inclined to call the game a 3-way draw and continue in sandbox mode. This has been a strain for me to play the last month or so, as we move into testing and finals season at school (to say nothing of week-long excursions across the country, I'm exhausted). Now, I'll have more time opening up as summer rolls around, one of the perks of my job, but I'd be inclined to start fresh. I've made a lot of mistakes on this game, learned from them, and the thought of a clean slate to make new and exciting mistakes, as opposed to being shackled by ones I made in February or March, is very appealing. 

So, my vote is for an official end to the game, but I'll keep playing turns for people who want to play out the wars (hell, I'll even report 'em, but probably in not as much detail).

[TheArchduke]

So, three-way-draw if Woden and Emperor K agree on it.

Going forward two options.

- Stop the game.
- Continue at a relaxed pace for fun and for seeing more modern equipment in action so we can find out even more issues and imbalances to address in the future.

Obviously less reporting (just post 2-3 pictures and done)
Fine with both.

[Singaboy]

Good suggestion Archduke. I opt for b as I never played to this point in a serious game. There are some glaring issues and modern warfare would be interesting

[BRickAstley]

Good suggestion Archduke. I opt for b as I never played to this point in a serious game. There are some glaring issues and modern warfare would be interesting

Also, in the spirit of getting a balance mod put together to fix some of these most glaring issues (chopping production, unit cost scaling, VA nerf), the more that is played the more intel we have about late game MP to make informed balancing decisions.

I say also as someone who isn't having to play the turns.

[Chevalier Mal Fet]

Since we want to continue the tactical wargame, I presume that spoiler threads will stay spoilered? 

I'm itching to dive into Sullla's thread, if you can't tell - I haven't gotten to read a new Civ VI game from him in ages.

[Singaboy]

I should think so...

[TheArchduke]

Yeah, leave the spoilers out for now. Just take everything from now on with a bit less.... intensity?

[Singaboy]

I am not 100% sure whether the save I sent to you, Woden, is correct. I had some issues playing the turn and then it wanted me to play again...whatever. I hope this is the right turn 154 for you.

[Emperor K]

OK, so we are going for a science race?

[Singaboy]

@EmperorK, not sure whether your team is going for that. Doesn't look like that to me

Anyway, I am going to travel back to my hometown for two weeks and I am not planning to bring along a laptop or such stuff during a nice European holidays. I am flying on 8th June.
How about we play until then (if you all have not crushed me by then anyway)?

I would also like the use the opportunity to list issues with the game, obvious bugs etc. suggestions how to improve MP play etc.
Are you guys fine with this?