The Knot that is Threaded

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Edit: For those viewing this later, the lack of images is because dropbox changed their functionality. This is a common problem across the fora.

[GermanJoey]

Here is your start for EITB PBEM XLVIII!




FYI:

Your starting settler has the standard FFH2 bonus promo, so choose your capital wisely. I also "squared" it's initial view range to keep that the same for all players.

The map was created according to settings requested in the thread, but as for what that ends up meaning exactly... you'll have to discover for yourself.

Q wanted one week to make picks, so feel free to take up till then. However, once all 8 players have their picks posted, I will lock them in that instant.

Good luck!

[Qgqqqqq]

Thanks!

[Qgqqqqq]

Having analyzed that for a few moments, I absolutely love it! Loads of potential capitals, plenty for each capital type.

Initial thoughts:
- I want the ph E of the silk for Vanilla.
- E of the cow if Lanun (which I think is going to be top, and I'll be surprised if I'm the only one).

[Qgqqqqq]

Also: may I assume from context that starts are mirrored?

[GermanJoey]

What context?

[GermanJoey]

Here's your sim for EITB PBEM XLVIII:

http://media.rhizzone.net/civ/eitbpbem.q...wordWBSave

You currently have a random leader set, but it is very easy to change:

1.) Put the save in your saves/Worldbuilder directory

2.) Open Windows Explorer, and go to your saves/Worldbuilder directory. Sort by date modified.

3.) Open Notepad (or your favorite text editor).

4.) Open EITB

5.) Go to Single Player -> Custom Game. Set number of players to 2, the difficulty to emperor, and select the leader you want. Other settings will not matter.

6.) Once the game loads, open the worldbuilder. Click on save, and choose a name like "eitb_simset.CivBeyondSwordWBSave" or whatever. Don't close the worldbuilder.

7.) Go back to windows explorer. Drag eitb_simset.CivBeyondSwordWBSave into notepad.

8.) Press Ctrl-F, and search for "BeginPlayer" (with no quotes). Copy from BeginPlayer to EndPlayer, like this.

9.) Now drag your sim file into notepad. Again find BeginPlayer and select to EndPlayer. This time, paste and save.

10.) Going back to the worldbuilder, select Load and choose your sim file.

11.) Once the game loads, go into the worldbuilder and set the correct starting tech for your civ. Alternatively, you can set it in notepad by doing a similar procedure as above but with BeginTeam/EndTeam.

Let me know if you run into any problems!

[Qgqqqqq]

What context?

The fact that you made a point about revealing the full square of Starting Settler.

So that's a no?

[GermanJoey]

I don't think I should confirm one way or the other.

[Qgqqqqq]

Joey, you shouldn't have told me who it was that raised the concern. This tells me something about the paths Ellimist is considering, what his start likely looks like, and so on. He had messaged me separately asking to talk, so I might have inferred, but I would've been unsure.

That being said, mad props for your work behind the scenes, both on the map, and on bringing this concern forward. It's possible without such an engaged lurker we would've started nonetheless.


My Picks:
1. Hannah the Irin of the Lanun
2. Averax the Cambion of the Sheaim
3. Varn Gosam of the Malakim
4. Rhoanna of the Hippus
5. Thessalonica of the Elohim
6. Faeryl Viconia of the Svarfalfar
7. Jonas Endain of the Clan of Embers
8. Cassiel of the Grigori