PBEM58 Tech Thread

[Catwalk]

After thinking it over, I had better sit this one out. Already I've signed up to the WW game (against my better judgement) and am hosting a Master of Orion Imperium soon. I also found myself being tempted to sub in for PB14 before I came to my senses. I'm fine with more gaming now, but I might not have the time in 2-3 months. I'll be happy to dedlurk one of you in this game, though. I still think 3 can work fine, but obviously it's entirely up to you whether to wait or proceed.

[DMOC]

Yeah, just an FYI: Pitboss 14 might need a replacement soon, and even if not, there are teams (e.g., Arkipeller of Orgynized) who need ded-lurkers in case you'd like to help out, etc.

[eastway]

I'll join as the 4th player--I've been wanting to actually try to play a game (instead of just lurking games), and this looks like a good chance to try it

Glad you joined the game. What are the next steps?

[Cheater Hater]

Well, considering Catwalk just dropped out a bit ago, we're still in a holding pattern

[SevenSpirits]

I can make you guys a map. You should decide on settings first though. In particular I must know # of players. But also game speed and other things are important.

[eastway]

I can make you guys a map. You should decide on settings first though. In particular I must know # of players. But also game speed and other things are important.

Thank you. Shame catwalk, but it is better to make that choice now. I don't mind settings too much. I think quick is perhaps nicer but I am not overly concerned. I would like enough room to build a little before being rushed but not so big that I never meet anyone. Seperate continents sounds bad. A medium between two extremes?

[B4ndit]

eastway, how much space for planting cities would you prefer? Imo quick game speed is out if there is more room than for 3-4 cities per player. Maybe something like ~6 cities + some islands would be good with normal game speed?

Maybe lets wait a little bit for 4th player.

[eastway]

eastway, how much space for planting cities would you prefer? Imo quick game speed is out if there is more room than for 3-4 cities per player. Maybe something like ~6 cities + some islands would be good with normal game speed?

Maybe lets wait a little bit for 4th player.

I prefer the second option. Yes we can wait for another.

[eastway]

eastway, how much space for planting cities would you prefer? Imo quick game speed is out if there is more room than for 3-4 cities per player. Maybe something like ~6 cities + some islands would be good with normal game speed?

Maybe lets wait a little bit for 4th player.

I think my choice would be 5-6cities on quick speed. I am happy to accept what the other players want or what seven spirits thinks is most interesting.

[SevenSpirits]

Even the tightest games we've every played (4-player on a 20x20 map), which were a massive variant/gimmick setup, had enough room for 5 cities per player. Typical is around 10 per player on the low end up to 20 per player on the high end. I'm taking your comments to mean you want a fairly tight map with e.g. room for 10 cities per player and war options from late ancient / early classical onward.

I am not sure why you're wanting different things based on game speed btw.