PBEM19 Organizing Thread

[Mardoc]

Someone unbiased want to roll us a pick order?

1. MNG
2. Yuris
3. Ichabod's replacement
4. Ranamar
5. Commodore

[yuris125]

Did we actually agree on leader/civ bans? I looked through the thread, and couldn't find a definite answer

I don't think anyone felt strongly about it, so Commodore, why don't you make an executive decision on this?

Mardoc - thanks, nice roll!

[yuris125]

Of, and would a Small map have enough space for us to expand without getting bored? Will it favour early wars? I never played maps smaller than Normal...

[Commodore]

Ah, in my experience (again, with AI) 5 on a low-sea-level map tend to have plenty of room to rattle around in. I thought we were going with Fin/Exp banned, India and Inca out, that's it.

Mardoc, if this was Catan I'd kiss you. As it is, eh, ok.

[Gold Ergo Sum]

I thought we were going with Fin/Exp banned, India and Inca out, that's it.

I had suggested just banning Pacal (Fin/Exp), Willem (Fin/Cre), and Sury (Exp/Cre), and allow any other leader (plus Inca/India). The leaders that double stack those three traits are noticeably better than the rest. I think if you straight ban FIN/EXP, you cut down on too many options, but that JMHO. Of course, with just five players, you could ban nothing and everyone would be guaranteed to get either a power leader or civ.


Given the turn pace of PBEM11, I suppose I could take Ichabod's spot. I feel that game is going to die an early death soon anyway. I am PST, which would cause a ton of overlap, but I suppose I could play in the mornings before work, which would be 1400-1700 GMT and slot in perfectly.

[Ranamar]

I had suggested just banning Pacal (Fin/Exp), Willem (Fin/Cre), and Sury (Exp/Cre), and allow any other leader (plus Inca/India). The leaders that double stack those three traits are noticeably better than the rest. I think if you straight ban FIN/EXP, you cut down on too many options, but that JMHO. Of course, with just five players, you could ban nothing and everyone would be guaranteed to get either a power leader or civ.


Given the turn pace of PBEM11, I suppose I could take Ichabod's spot. I feel that game is going to die an early death soon anyway. I am PST, which would cause a ton of overlap, but I suppose I could play in the mornings before work, which would be 1400-1700 GMT and slot in perfectly.

In my considerations, it definitely ended up as, "what do I want, to go with Fin, Exp, or maybe Cre?" On the other hand, with that ban list, there won't be the urge to take something off that power shortlist.

As for new players, if any of Silverbear, Roland, and Maestro are still watching this thread and say they want to play, I feel like they should be given an opportunity to take Ichabod's spot.

[Ichabod]

If GES takes my spot, I'll ded lurk him and try to get some revenge from the WW3 game.

Be aware, GES, Ochabid doesn't forget...

[Gold Ergo Sum]

Whatever you guys want to do is fine by me. I would've expressed interest a couple days ago, but as soon as I saw you had five people, I figured why bother?

[Lewwyn]

Are we not banning Elizabeth then? GES, you mentioned Lizzie in your earlier ban list as a maybe?

[Gold Ergo Sum]

Are we not banning Elizabeth then? GES, you mentioned Lizzie in your earlier ban list as a maybe?

I think Lizzie is a good ban as she is likely to out tech the remaining leaders, but that was just a suggestion.