Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

Well keep watching.
So far only 3 pretenders have been turned in so its not like we are ready to start even on this smaller map

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

I've been doing some tinkering with C'tis pretenders in SP, and I'll probably resubmit an adjusted one. Just so you know.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

If it doesnt say that it updated the pretender then let me know. I will delete the one that is there

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

Sorry guys, I haven't been reading the posts - just looking at the 1st page to see how the sign-up was going. I was not aware that we were supposed to be submitting Pretenders.
I will do so within 12 hours.

Jorus.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

I'd be interested in joining. Not new to the game, but new to MP, have mainly only played against the AI. I'd be interested in playing as Agartha, the Golem Cult flavor sounds like fun :)

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

I'd like to join, if it's not too late. I am new to MP, but I've read a couple of AARs and it looks like a lot of fun. Shinuyama is my pick.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

Well we have enough players.
As soon as we get enough pretenders uploaded we can start.
The first post of this thread has been updated to show what pretenders we already have.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

Well since I need to do a pretender, I'll pick Ashdod as a nation

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

Just uploaded my pretender, looking forward to this :)

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

I'll be pleased to signup, do you still accept newcomers ?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, signup here
 

It looks like we still have room for newcomers.

When are we planning to start?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

OK let's go and try Bandar Log, I'll post my pretender this evening

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

OK I will start the game tomorrow morning (Thursday approximately 6am Pacific time western USA)

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I tried to connect to server and i've received this message :
The dominions server or your connection to the internet might be down. Also make sure you entered the correct ip-adress (70.36.184.129) and port number (10555)

the server name is game.dom3minions.com and port number is 10555
did i miss something ?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I'm getting the same error, is the server down, or something else going on?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Looks a lot like the server's down - can't connect to the main index via Chrome either.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

i'll try again to load my pretender tomorrow morning...

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

OK its back up.
Someone hit the "start" button. In order to avoid confusion and rollbacks I have it shutting down instead of starting the game. Its back up now.

Please dont start the game after uploading your god.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Done

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

It would really help if I read directions completely --
"6 am *PACIFIC* time"...
Looks like I'll be turning in my turn when I get back from work. My sysadmin wouldn't approve of me installing Dominions on my work computer :p

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Are we started, or are we waiting for Pythium? I dont want to hit start game and crash it.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Yes we are up and running. Anyone who sent me an email address should have gotten a notice.
If you did not then check your spam trap.

If you want an email sent to you each time the game hosts then PM me an email address.
Or if you want, I can also do text messaging to your cell phone.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I noticed there are a few victory point markers that I didn't see anything about in the starting post. What's that about?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

The game sets those automatically. As far as I know there is no way to turn it off.
But it is not part of the victory condition of this game.
So treat them however you wish.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

A general (and embaressing:doh:) question. I sent in my dormant Pretender so long ago that I forgot the magic that I assigned him. Is there any way to see this in the game?

thanks,

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I think this thread will help you: http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=41029

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

So where do we stand? I see Marignon and Abysia are about to stale.

Yeah, I'm anxious to get started :)

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I've played my turn 1...

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

The game has hosted. For those who requested email notices (no cell phone text messaging requests received), they should have gone out. If you didnt get one, check your spam folder. If its not there then PM me again.

game.dom3minions.com/games/stackers/ is a directory for web items of this game. This will include back copies of the stats and score files if anyone is interested.
The number-based scoreboard that the game creates (instead of the graphic one inside the game) is available here.
http://game.dom3minions.com/games/stackers/scores.html
The stat file the game creates which shows who did their last turn, didnt do their turn, or is set to AI is available here.
http://game.dom3minions.com/games/stackers/stats.txt

And a check program is available which includes the countdown, and who has done their turns for the next hosting.
http://game.dom3minions.com/bin/stackers.cgi
This saves you the hassle bringing up Dom3 and logging in just to see how the next turn is progressing. This link is not stored data, nor does it use my crappy math. Its the same data you would get if you logged in. Someday I might bang my head on html to make it prettier.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

e-mail did arrive, many thanks!

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

The numerical scorecard's pretty cool.

Would've been amusing if R'lyeh's pretender (presumably everyone's favorite aquatic death machine, the Ancient Kraken) got itself killed, but alas.

Hopefully the Orange Inquisition and the fire-people get themselves sorted out.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I cant take credit for it. The game generates it. You can even get it for your own solo games by turning it on with a command switch. I think its mentioned in the "changing game defaults" thread.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=44262

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Looks like we're down to everyone except, yep, those two.

Anyone who showed up to this thread a bit late and wants to play Marignon or Abysia should probably keep an eye out here.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

So, any word from Tonno / Abysia and ???? / Marginon?

I wouldn't mind getting 2-3 turns in per day...

Well, whoever finds them in game first will have a tastey treat!

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Actually about the time they are found they would get turned AI. That might also seem a tasty treat but that type of late start is a major AI boost. A common complaint is that the AI's dont make use of its own elite. Starting late means it has lots of gold and only its castle to hire from. Ouch

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

still I'd much rather have a player there, even a newbie, instead of the AI... for 1 the player can actually have useful scripts, for another a player can actually expand properly and lastly a player can engage in diplomacy... still, I'm alone in the water so I'll just wait for whoever enjoys the free land from the AI and beat them into the ground :D

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

C'tissian plans for dealing with water nations constantly wobble between "lots of useless undead chaff" and "tartarians with water breathing". Can't even use my poison slingers. Well, I COULD, but they'd be beating you with soggy socks.

So I'm not really looking forward to that.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Well, I know how to deal with underwater AI nations. I don't know how well it works against humans.

(1) Conquer the land
(2) Fill the land with temples
(3) Domkill the ocean races.

So, R'lyeh, get your temples and priests ready -- you're gonna need them!

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Works great against EA squids. MA have scads of teleporting illithids.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

MA R'lyeh is amphibious and can get out of the water very easily. If they have strong dominion and they build temples in each of their underwater provinces, it is highly unlikely that a domkill strategy will be viable. It will take far too many turns and they have a very nice Astral/Water income with which to make many, many wishes for very powerful units.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

It appears that I keep very different operating hours from the rest of you. I apologize if and when I become the limiting factor on turns per day.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Any room for one more player?

Hi all, by the way... :)

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

seems like Abysia and Marignon went AWOL so you could fit there if you wish. the thing is that you'll already have a set pretender and soon to be 3 stale turns now, but it's certainly not an inreversible situation as we've just started...

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Ah didnt know you already started... nevermind.

Good luck all.

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

You dont want to pick up Abysia or Marignon for us?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

I suppose i could have a look a Abysia. How would i go about it?

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

You dont have PM open for me to send you a private message on this board.
You can email me as gandalf at community.net to get the password

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

PM set up!

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, get your pretenders in
 

Great news and welcome

Re: STACKERS, newbie game, (started)
 

Thanks! :)