The "It came from MOO3" PBW Game

baetis · #1 March 7th, 2003, 05:06 AM

I'm sure it comming. Just wondering what people suggest as the best settings for a bunch of newbies.

(i'd be newbie to pbw, can i join?

)

[ March 07, 2003, 03:09: Message edited by: baetis ]

mac5732 · #2 March 7th, 2003, 07:48 AM

depends on you really, to learn the game mechanics you might try large map, midlife, medium ai players, 5000 racial points, no bonus for ai. but if you want to have challenge right off the bat, same except med or high aggressivness, low bonus, med to high ai or pick the ones you want. Make sure you upgrade to newest patch. 1.84 and after learnning system try the mods.

for beginners I'd stick with lower settings until you learn some of the mechanics,

have fun, enjoy, welcome to the forum

just some ideas mac

Ruatha · #3 March 7th, 2003, 07:54 AM

There are alot of Newbie games on PBW, some of them with open spots.
Otherwise one can always start a new game and call it something starting with Newbie. Then it will fill up fast.

(I'd recommend against choosing the Terran Imperium in Newbie Galctic Combat II though, they are on the verge of collapse) (I'mm killing them myself...)

baetis · #4 March 7th, 2003, 09:55 AM

oh, i'm not a newbie to the game, just to pbw. I thought the recent influx of MOO3 players would be a good time to start

Ruatha · #5 March 7th, 2003, 10:05 AM

Sorry. Misunderstood you then.
But to start as replacement isn't such a bad idea. Then you get some input on how others start their games.

primitive · #6 March 7th, 2003, 10:39 AM

I was in your situation just two months ago. I recomend joining a game or two as a replacement player first to get the feel for how PBW works.

Next step:
Fast and furios: KOTH or the 2003 open challenge.
Like to RP ? Try one of Tescos games.

Rollo · #7 March 7th, 2003, 01:08 PM

For a newbie game I'd suggest:
4 players in a small galaxy (spiral makes fun games). 3 good starting planets gives everyone a good base to start with and ensures early carnage(err.. diplomacy

).

Rollo

dreamplace · #8 March 7th, 2003, 06:04 PM

get in the game "1st Darwin's Legacy", we need a replacement for Galactic Concordium, the empire is good size and had over around 120 battleships.

For now, it's peaceful to the others empires. A pretty good try-out.

Mr. Uplift Mofo · #9 March 7th, 2003, 08:22 PM

Check out "New Dawn" in the PBW Open Games directory.
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DavidG · #10 March 9th, 2003, 04:07 PM

Hmm Seems a few people mentioned joining as a replacement so my 2 cents worth is NOT to do this. Joining as a replacement can be fun but I don't think it's a good idea for a newbie. If the game is advanced enough you jump into a micro management hell! Plus it can be difficult to get into the spirit game.
I think it would be far better to start off with your own empire.