War is Hell - Ended. johnarryn wins as EA Ulm.

[johnarryn]

We currently have 10 players:

Currently in:
Ulm - johnarryn
Ermor - tromper
Niefelheim - atreides
Kailasa - BandarLover - Set to AI
Arcoscephale - Digress
Marverni - Thrawn
Yomi - Smu666ler - Defeated
Abysia - herbacious - Defeated
Agartha - CyborgMoses - Defeated
C'tis- GameExtremist - Defeated
Rlyeh- LoloMo - Defeated
Oceania - Methel
Sauromatia - Szumo
Atlantis - Dedas - Set to AI
Mictlan - Cupido2

Info about the game:
All settings are default EXCEPT....

graphs are off (I prefer no graphs. It makes it more difficult to determine your enemies' strength... scouting and accurate intelligence is much more important).
Renaming is allowed.
There will be a master password, in case I need to remove someone from the game (i've had too many problems to do without this).

I am not going with the accelerated start that GameExtremist suggested because, although early turns are slow, I feel they are very important to play. Your early expansion and development will translate into advantages later, so its good to learn how to take those early turns.

Im very happy to see alot of newer players joining the game... one of the things I like about hosting is that I can help new players to experience MP without too much pressure from playing against uber-veterans.

The map will be large (probably about 225 provinces, 15 per player, perhaps a bit larger), with a good amount of water provs (all 3 aquatics are in this game) as well as a good amount of mountainous barriers. This will likely be a long game... so I hope everyone can stay committed.

As I mentioned, Sheap's rules of diplomacy are in effect. I think the most important thing to remember is that we are playing a game... diplomacy is an important part of this game, and deception can be an important tool in diplomacy. So, scheming in-character is fine... however, don't use the mechanisms of the game to be a dick, by which I mean never do something like agreeing to a trade of gems for an item, and then not trading the item after you receive the gems. Thats a problem. On the other hand, breaking treaties is a-ok as long as you're willing to face the consequences in-game. But DON'T bring your gripes into the real world... i.e. don't insult a player because they've done something you don't like in the game. It's petty and detracts from the fun of the game.

Good luck to everyone!

[BandarLover]

I wouldn't mind playing since I'm already out of one MP game I had going. What era will this be? And what in the name of all that is holy is Sheap's rules of diplomacy?

[Digress]

Hi - I would be happy to play this one, if you will have me. I fear I am going to be eliminated from a game or two in short order (hopefully having learned a lesson or two along the way) and will be suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

[Thrawn]

Hi,

I would love to play. This will be my first MP game, and, like Digress will probably get eliminated quick. But, want to start learning MP. If you have room, would love to be in. Thanks...

[smu666ler]

Hello, I would like to play this game - if you take the never-played-a-MP-game noobs (who are willing to give their best and play regularly)

I played SP for a short while and like the game very much. I do have experience with strategic games and understand strategic concepts well, just need time to learn the finesse of this particular game.

Also, can you please post link to the thread or whatever explains the "Sheap's rules of diplomacy" ... I searched the forums myself with no luck ....

Thanks, and have a nice game either way

[Peregrine42]

Thanks for hosting johnarryn, I would like to join. Bandarlover, I hope you will entertain us with some of your AAR's. Great stuff.

Here is a link to Sheap's thread

[Egaragoras]

I'd like to play. It will be my first multiplayer game, so clear instructions as to what is expected of me would be helpful.

[GameExtremist]

I'm a newish player - and as you know am good with getting my turns in from the other PBEM you are hosting. (endoftime)

One suggestion though take it or leave it -

I'm playing in an accelerated startup game over here - http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...b=5&o=&fpart=1

And so far (turn 19ish) its been a very exciting and fast game, basically you start with a bunch (10?) of sages to do the research and each player has an even distribution of starting provinces (althoughs there are still indy provinces aplenty).

Its up to you and the other players though, being first time mp for some guys vanilla might be the way to go : )

[LoloMo]

Hi! I would like to join. I've never played an MP game before, and just received my copy of dom3 2 weeks ago. Been checking here all that time for a new mp game to start =)

[Methel]

I'd like to play too.