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Civilization V: Let's Conquer the World

Jun 24, 2013#1

Chad Sexington

If anyone is interested, I would like to set up a Civ V game with as many human players as possible. We can either try to schedule regular times to play, or set up some kind of turn timer (I think this is possible) such as 24 hours, and if you don't login within that, the turn automatically ends. Details can work out later.

This thread is to gauge interest. I would like to ~~crush you all under my jackboots~~ work with you to build a better world.

Edit: Also, the new DLC is out on July 8, and is 10% off until then.

Jun 24, 2013#2

Dave

I have never played with a human before and bet I'd get waxed because of it. Still, sign me up, man!

Jun 24, 2013#3

Chad Sexington

Exxxxcellent. By the by, you can take one of the lower difficulty levels which will give you benefits to happiness, gpt (I think?), and other things. It obviously won't impact your rivals as it does against AIs, since, you know, we're...us. But it could give you a handicap you might want to take.

Jun 25, 2013#4

Frank

I've tried playing with real folk before, the time between turns can get excrutiating.

Jun 25, 2013#5

Chad Sexington

Frank said:
I've tried playing with real folk before, the time between turns can get excrutiating.

This can be true... I ended up keeping a journal one game, with what was going on, and my plans, because turns were taking so long. This is one reason I like the idea of a turn-timer

Jun 26, 2013#6

Azurephoenix

What are our options? I know we can all play simultaneously if we are able to arrange a time together.

Is there other ways to play?

I definitely want in on this. I call the Romans!

Jun 26, 2013#7

Chad Sexington

You can play a game over several days where each person can log in and take their turn, log out, and so on. Or we can regularly play together. Whatever ends up working.

I'm thinking about setting it up after the newest DLC comes out

Jun 26, 2013#8

Azurephoenix

Dave said:
I have never played with a human before and bet I'd get waxed because of it. Still, sign me up, man!

It's all about the secret alliances Dave...[DOUBLEPOST=1372270406][/DOUBLEPOST]

Chad Sexington said:
You can play a game over several days where each person can log in and take their turn, log out, and so on. Or we can regularly play together. Whatever ends up working.

I'm thinking about setting it up after the newest DLC comes out

Can a game go back and forth between those types? Say we play the turn based thing but then we get a day that everyone can play together for a few hours?

Also, does that mean I need to get the newest DLC to play with you?

Jun 26, 2013#9

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
It's all about the secret alliances Dave...[DOUBLEPOST=1372270406][/DOUBLEPOST]

Can a game go back and forth between those types? Say we play the turn based thing but then we get a day that everyone can play together for a few hours?

Also, does that mean I need to get the newest DLC to play with you?

Well what I'm thinking is seeing who has the DLC and who doesn't. People with can play with those without (just sans the new things) so we might end up doing that. As to game types, yes. Basically it works like a normal game of Civ: everyone has to take their turn before the turn ends; so if we're all online, that will happen rapidly, but if we're all just logging in once a day, it will be slow. An option is to include a turn-timer, which forces a turn change after X time elapses, to discourage people from not logging in for days and days and holding up gameplay.

Jun 26, 2013#10

Dave

Let's just make sure it's a fairly small map. Not tiny, but small or medium at the most. And should we have AI? If so, what level do we want them at?

Jun 26, 2013#11

Azurephoenix

Dave said:
Let's just make sure it's a fairly small map. Not tiny, but small or medium at the most. And should we have AI? If so, what level do we want them at?

Deity...

Jun 26, 2013#12

Chad Sexington

If it ends up being a lot of humans, maybe one or no AI's. We'll still have citystates after all. I think I'll say we want 8 players, and I'll just fill in the blanks with AI? I'm open to discussion on this. I have a friend outside the forums who wants in, so that's at least 4 of us as for-sures.

Jun 26, 2013#13

Officer_Charon

This would be fantastic... but I don't know that I could honestly commit to an online game with y'all, given how my work/home schedule gets wonky, at times

Jun 26, 2013#14

PatrThom

It sounds interesting, but I would first have to buy CivV, then play it enough to get familiar with it, etc., before I would want to join in.

Sooo...count me out for now.

--Patrick

Jun 30, 2013#15

HCGLNS

You have my interest.

Jun 30, 2013#16

Dirona

I'm intrigued.

Jun 30, 2013#17

Timmus

Jun 30, 2013#18

Timmus

Is there a halforums steam group btw?

Jul 1, 2013#19

Bubble181

Timmus said:
Is there a halforums steam group btw?

Yes, there is. I'm not in it so can't help you any further.

Jul 1, 2013#20

Dave

It's not letting me log in or I'd invite you both.

Jul 1, 2013#21

Chad Sexington

I am going to try to solve this problem RIGHT THE FUCK NOW

Except what are your steam names?

Jul 1, 2013#22

sixpackshaker

I am trying to learn to play this game again. I never liked it as much as Civ2, which I still play.

Jul 1, 2013#23

Chad Sexington

It is super different than all the other Civs. Many of my friends aren't fans. I actually like it better.

Jul 1, 2013#24

Dave

I sent an invite to Bubble181 but there are several Timmus...es, so please send Edrondol a friend request.

Jul 1, 2013#25

Timmus

done and done

Jul 1, 2013#26

Dave

And done.

Jul 3, 2013#27

Reverent-one

I'm interested. Bought Civ 5 some time ago and haven't gotten around to trying it yet. Playing a game with real people would be a good excuse to do so. Admittedly, I don't know how well a regular multi-hour sessions would work for me if the idea is to go that route, but I can certainly regularly get on to take my turns in a timely fashion.

Jul 3, 2013#28

Reverent-one

Oh, and my Steam name is Mornhir if I could get one of those fancy halforums group invites.

Jul 3, 2013#29

Chad Sexington

I'll be on it when I get home unless someone beats me to it.

Jul 4, 2013#30

Reverent-one

Chad Sexington said:
I'll be on it when I get home unless someone beats me to it.

...

Jul 9, 2013#31

Timmus

dlc's out! when we doing this?

Jul 9, 2013#32

Chad Sexington

Ah, right, I was gonna get this up yesterday. I'll set up tomorrow probably, as I'm busy tonight tutoring someone in French.

Jul 9, 2013#33

Azurephoenix

So... do you have to set up a game and have it running all day or are we able to do a play by email sort of thing?

Jul 9, 2013#34

bhamv3

Someone gimme a review of the DLC so I know whether to get it when there's another discount.

Jul 12, 2013#35

Reverent-one

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm assuming Chad was tutoring an attractive woman, and things have gone along so well that he has no time for silly games of world domination. To which I'd say, more power to him.

Jul 13, 2013#36

Chad Sexington

God, I wish.

Okay, I've tagged anyone who expressed even passing interest, so here's my idea. If most of you don't have the DLC, we should be able to play just ... regular... type... Anyway. We'll all have to be online at the same time for the initial set-up, I think, and if we have time for an hour or two of turns, that'd be nice to get through the early game grind of nothing. But then we'll be able to step away, log in, and take turns daily or whatever, and (hopefully?) have a longer session once a week. I'm thinking Sundays, but Saturdays are good for me too. So, if you're in, let me know.

I'd like to get the set-up tomorrow, hopefully that's enough time for anyone tagged to check-in. It's also not too late to join.

Dave
Frank
Azurephoenix
HCGLNS
Dirona
Timmus
Bubble181
sixpackshaker
Reverent-one
bhamv3

Jul 13, 2013#37

Bubble181

I'd be dragging the tempo down massively - the combination of my work hours (incl weekends) and different time zone (go go team Europe!), as well as the fact that I currently don't have a pc that can run Civ V (laptop crashfest), make me think it's a good idea not to participate this time around. Sprry, but I do look forward to updates on the soul crushing and driving of women and whatnot.

Jul 13, 2013#38

Reverent-one

Sounds good to me. I do not have the DLC.

Jul 13, 2013#39

bhamv3

Bubble181 said:
I'd be dragging the tempo down massively - the combination of my work hours (incl weekends) and different time zone (go go team Europe!), as well as the fact that I currently don't have a pc that can run Civ V (laptop crashfest), make me think it's a good idea not to participate this time around. Sprry, but I do look forward to updates on the soul crushing and driving of women and whatnot.

Same here, except I'm in Asia instead of Europe.

Jul 13, 2013#40

Timmus

Either day works although it would have to be 7:00 pacific for me.

Jul 15, 2013#41

Azurephoenix

I'm still interested... but I only just read this and I'm not sure if you've set the game up already.

I don't have the DLC by the way.

Is there a way to force a turn to complete even if people haven't checked in that day?

Jul 15, 2013#42

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
I'm still interested... but I only just read this and I'm not sure if you've set the game up already.

I don't have the DLC by the way.

Is there a way to force a turn to complete even if people haven't checked in that day?

I didn't get a chance on Sunday anyways. LIFE

So, let's say Saturday, 7:00 Pacific to get this started?

And yes. I can set a turn-timer with a 24hr (or whatever) countdown. If everyone makes their turns, the next turn starts, but if one or more people don't make their turns, the turn completes and switches over after the countdown.

Jul 15, 2013#43

tinabeebz

oh geesh some of my earliest childhood memories are playing Doom & Civ on PC

Jul 15, 2013#44

Dirona

I'm still in, and I have one DLC (Gods and Kings).
Sundays are better than Saturdays for extended sessions, though I do work Sunday mornings, and am on Pacific time.

Jul 15, 2013#45

Chad Sexington

Dirona said:
I'm still in, and I have one DLC (Gods and Kings).
Sundays are better than Saturdays for extended sessions, though I do work Sunday mornings, and am on Pacific time.

Sundays would work for me. I could change it to start setting up for 7:00PM Pacific

Jul 15, 2013#46

Reverent-one

Chad Sexington said:
Sundays would work for me. I could change it to start setting up for 7:00PM Pacific

That would be better for me. I'm Eastern Time, and Saturday nights aren't good for me, Sunday I could do though.

Jul 16, 2013#47

Dirona

Sunday evening would be glorious!

Jul 16, 2013#48

bhamv3

stienman said:
For the next 7 hours civilization V is only $7.49:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/8930/

Bah, Brave New World didn't get discounted. It's the whole reason I voted for it.

Jul 17, 2013#49

Chad Sexington

bhamv3 said:
Bah, Brave New World didn't get discounted. It's the whole reason I voted for it.

They kinda fucked up. Brave New World was on 10% off presale, then day one of Steam Summer Sale it was on an even bigger discount; which basically made all the presale buyers (like me!) suckers. So Steam apologised, and took it off sale and promised it wouldn't go on sale again. As recompense they gave all the presale buyers a copy of Civ IV, which seems silly to me, since, probably most of them had it. Anyway I got to gift it to Drifter so it wasn't in waste.

Jul 17, 2013#50

bhamv3

Chad Sexington said:
They kinda fucked up. Brave New World was on 10% off presale, then day one of Steam Summer Sale it was on an even bigger discount; which basically made all the presale buyers (like me!) suckers. So Steam apologised, and took it off sale and promised it wouldn't go on sale again. As recompense they gave all the presale buyers a copy of Civ IV, which seems silly to me, since, probably most of them had it. Anyway I got to gift it to Drifter so it wasn't in waste.

Doesn't that happen all the time with Steam though? Buying something only to have it get deeply discounted two days later? I thought it'd come with the territory.

I mean, yeah, if they applied the same logic to preorder discounts too, people would probably never preorder again, so I understand why they did it. I guess it was just bad timing for Brave New World to hit the virtual shelves right before the Summer Sale.

Here's hoping it goes down over Christmas.

Jul 18, 2013#51

Dave

Yo, Chad Sexington! You gonna start this muthafukka or what?

Jul 18, 2013#52

Chad Sexington

Dave said:
Yo, Chad Sexington! You gonna start this muthafukka or what?

Sunday. 7PM Pacific. We gonna dooo eeet upp[DOUBLEPOST=1374194287][/DOUBLEPOST]

bhamv3 said:
Doesn't that happen all the time with Steam though? Buying something only to have it get deeply discounted two days later? I thought it'd come with the territory.

I mean, yeah, if they applied the same logic to preorder discounts too, people would probably never preorder again, so I understand why they did it. I guess it was just bad timing for Brave New World to hit the virtual shelves right before the Summer Sale.

Here's hoping it goes down over Christmas.

No, I agree, those risks definitely come with the territory. But, Steam sent out a message to all the preorder folk stating that it was a mistake, so... *shrug*

Jul 18, 2013#53

Dave

7PM Pacific?!? Okay that's...um....9 central. On a night when I have to get up the next day. You are one evil mother fucker.

Jul 20, 2013#54

Chad Sexington

Dave said:
7PM Pacific?!? Okay that's...um....9 central. On a night when I have to get up the next day. You are one evil mother fucker.

I'm not opposed to doing it earlier if it would work with people's schedules. I'm quite available.

Check in, all!

Jul 20, 2013#55

Timmus

I don't get home from work until about 6:30 so 7's the earliest I can do. I have days off on Tuesday and Wednesday though.

Jul 20, 2013#56

Timmus

There's a good a chance I'll get called out to go firefighting some time this summer though so how about I sit this one out.

Jul 21, 2013#57

Terrik

I really want to do this....I might be able to....I dont work tomorrow morning which is Sunday evening your time, at least, I'm not working monday morning for the time being. A month from now? I don't know. 7PM PST is 10AM Beijing time Monday morning---I'll think about it.

Jul 21, 2013#58

Dirona

Horray for flexible work hours. I'm good whenever (post-noon on Sundays), everything else is flexible.

I am on call this week, so may get pulled away, but it's highly unlikely.

Jul 21, 2013#59

Reverent-one

I could definitely do it earlier, weekends other than Saturday nights are pretty free for me.

Jul 21, 2013#60

Terrik

TIME IS TEH NOWZ?

Jul 21, 2013#61

Chad Sexington

THE TIME HATH ARRIVED except I don't seem to have Dirona's steam profile?[DOUBLEPOST=1374458852][/DOUBLEPOST]Game created. Called Halfies Divided. You should be able to see it even without being a steam friend of mine, since I don't seem to have all of you liike I thought

Jul 21, 2013#62

Terrik

Hmm not seeing it.

Jul 21, 2013#63

Chad Sexington

Terrik said:
Hmm not seeing it.

What's your Steam name? I don't seem to have you.

Jul 21, 2013#64

Terrik

Jul 22, 2013#65

Dirona

Chad Sexington said:
THE TIME HATH ARRIVED except I don't seem to have Dirona's steam profile?

It's in the big-arse steam ID thread, but Toril.

Also, you know the thing I said was highly unlikely? Ya, it happened. And again in the middle of the night, which is why I'm up at 4 in the morning!

Jul 22, 2013#66

Chad Sexington

Dirona said:
It's in the big-arse steam ID thread, but Toril.

Also, you know the thing I said was highly unlikely? Ya, it happened. And again in the middle of the night, which is why I'm up at 4 in the morning!

We had two players drop out so if you wanted to take over for Arabia (a continent with Terrik & I) or India (?) (with Rev, Azure and a random nonforum guy who joined) you could do that. I'll add you to Steam ce soir.

Jul 22, 2013#67

Dave

I will be logging in when I get home tonight.

Jul 22, 2013#68

Timmus

Ill drive an empty civ for as long as I can if any are open

Jul 22, 2013#69

Dirona

Chad Sexington said:
We had two players drop out so if you wanted to take over for Arabia (a continent with Terrik & I) or India (?) (with Rev, Azure and a random nonforum guy who joined) you could do that. I'll add you to Steam ce soir.

I will happily take over either locale... I'll try Arabia, don't think I've played them yet.

Jul 22, 2013#70

Dave

So now that we are friends, Chad Sexington, I need an invite to the game, yes?

Jul 22, 2013#71

Azurephoenix

What Chad isn't telling you is that glorious Rome is poised to crush India... (because I can't get to Russia for the moment

)

Jul 22, 2013#72

Dave

So I missed out on the game?

Jul 22, 2013#73

Azurephoenix

We played on Sunday evening... but Chad saved the game and we are going to play again this Sunday evening. There were two people who dropped out who we can have others take over their civilizations (India and Arabia).

I'm just saying... India was taunting me and is going to be feeling the wrath of the legions (even though the player dropped).

Jul 22, 2013#74

Chad Sexington

Dave said:
So I missed out on the game?

Well, the start. I think we're all in the medieval era now? Like Azure said, there are two open Civs (we could also 'accidentally' nix the other non-forumite, though that seems a bit mean >.>) you can pick up on that have been AI controlled for a while.

Jul 22, 2013#75

Terrik

Azurephoenix said:
What Chad isn't telling you is that glorious Rome is poised to crush India... (because I can't get to Russia for the moment )

And you never will...unless you give China a reason to let you *cough*.

Jul 23, 2013#76

Azurephoenix

Terrik said:
And you never will...unless you give China a reason to let you *cough*.

Pffft.... you're not even on the same continent

Let's not forget who has the strongest military. The Roman empire may be a dump at the moment (because Chad keeps hogging ALL THE DAMN WONDERS!)... but we can kick ass...

Jul 23, 2013#77

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
(because Chad keeps hogging ALL THE DAMN WONDERS!)

Jul 23, 2013#78

Reverent-one

Azurephoenix said:
Let's not forget who has the strongest military. The Roman empire may be a dump at the moment (because Chad keeps hogging ALL THE DAMN WONDERS!)... but we can kick ass...

How do we know who has the strongest military? Seems like that's making some assumptions, unless your scouting abilties are a lot better than mine.

Jul 23, 2013#79

Chad Sexington

Reverent-one said:
How do we know who has the strongest military? Seems like that's making some assumptions, unless your scouting abilties are a lot better than mine.

You can check the demographics menu and see who is rated 1st, last, and your ranking.

Jul 23, 2013#80

Reverent-one

Chad Sexington said:
You can check the demographics menu and see who is rated 1st, last, and your ranking.

Well, I have something to do when I get home now.

Jul 23, 2013#81

Azurephoenix

Reverent-one said:
Well, I have something to do when I get home now.

Yeah, I wasn't saying it just to be a pompous jerk

.

I think Chad put all the militant players on one continent just to let us beat the hell out of each other... :ninja:

Jul 23, 2013#82

Reverent-one

Azurephoenix said:
Yeah, I wasn't saying it just to be a pompous jerk .

I think Chad put all the militant players on one continent just to let us beat the hell out of each other...

Oh, I wasn't concerned about that, more that you had gotten stealth fighters already and were watching everyone. :aaah:

Jul 24, 2013#83

Azurephoenix

Reverent-one said:
Oh, I wasn't concerned about that, more that you had gotten stealth fighters already and were watching everyone.

Haha! I wish... Sadly I'm probably the furthest behind on research.

Jul 27, 2013#84

Wahad

Since I have no Civ V, let alone BNW, give me updates! I'm living vicariously through you guys. Who's in the lead? Any embarassing diplomatic faux-pas yet? Obviously I'm not looking for all your state secrets, but the general state of the game is certainly something I'm interested in.

Jul 27, 2013#85

Chad Sexington

Wahad said:
Since I have no Civ V, let alone BNW, give me updates! I'm living vicariously through you guys. Who's in the lead? Any embarassing diplomatic faux-pas yet? Obviously I'm not looking for all your state secrets, but the general state of the game is certainly something I'm interested in.

Rome/Azure spent the early game on top, if I recall correctly. I believe this was due to military dominance in his region, but he and I haven't formally met, so this is speculation based on his claims.

Other score-ers were pretty evenly middling, with only Japan really trailing.

Toward the last hour, I(Russia) zipped to first score by getting lucky with several Wonders and my army's successful campaigns against barbarian settlements earning me friendly terms with the AI City States. I think I've fallen to second now, to Rome/Azure again.

China/Terrik has rapidly expanded on our continent and has developed some rivalry with the AI Arabian Empire.

For some reason I can't remember what nation Rev is playing as. But he's on the Rome/India/Japan continent, so I haven't encountered him.

Jul 27, 2013#86

Reverent-one

Chad Sexington said:
For some reason I can't remember what nation Rev is playing as. But he's on the Rome/India/Japan continent, so I haven't encountered him.

Germany.

So, are the folks who couldn't make it on Sunday going to fight it out to take over the abandoned civs?

Jul 27, 2013#87

Chad Sexington

Reverent-one said:
Germany.

So, are the folks who couldn't make it on Sunday going to fight it out to take over the abandoned civs?

That'd be cool if they did. I can't believe I forgot you were Germany! I have a soft spot for Bismarck.

Jul 27, 2013#88

Reverent-one

Chad Sexington said:
That'd be cool if they did. I can't believe I forgot you were Germany! I have a soft spot for Bismarck.

So do I.

...As well as for their Panzer tanks.

Jul 27, 2013#89

Gilgamesh

Just popped in to say I tried Civ 5 for the first time last week.

Disclaimer: I have never enjoyed a strategy game before, just didn't appeal to me.

Verdict: I've played almost 20hrs in 4 days. Holy crap it's good.

Jul 27, 2013#90

Chad Sexington

Gilgamesh said:
Just popped in to say I tried Civ 5 for the first time last week.

Disclaimer: I have never enjoyed a strategy game before, just didn't appeal to me.

Verdict: I've played almost 20hrs in 4 days. Holy crap it's good.

Excellent, a convert! What nation/leader did you choose to play as, and how many other civs?

Jul 27, 2013#91

Gilgamesh

Chad Sexington said:
Excellent, a convert! What nation/leader did you choose to play as, and how many other civs?

I went random and ended up as the Incans.
I think 4 other Civs? Currently working on America with Russia growing and looming behind me. Only have America and Russia left on this game, I think?

Jul 27, 2013#92

Chad Sexington

Gilgamesh said:
I went random and ended up as the Incans.
I think 4 other Civs? Currently working on America with Russia growing and looming behind me. Only have America and Russia left on this game, I think?

Nice. I have never played as the Inca... I hope you march to splendid victory, may all witness your unstoppable glory!

Jul 27, 2013#93

Gilgamesh

Chad Sexington said:
Nice. I have never played as the Inca... I hope you march to splendid victory, may all witness your unstoppable glory!

Cannons are singing all over American soil, so yeah, I'm enjoying myself :rofl:

Jul 27, 2013#94

sixpackshaker

If I can scrape up a better PC in the next month, I'd like to get into the next round. This PC can barely play the game. I have to restart the game every 30 minutes or so.

Jul 28, 2013#95

Azurephoenix

Chad Sexington said:
Rome/Azure spent the early game on top, if I recall correctly. I believe this was due to military dominance in his region, but he and I haven't formally met, so this is speculation based on his claims.

Other score-ers were pretty evenly middling, with only Japan really trailing.

Toward the last hour, I(Russia) zipped to first score by getting lucky with several Wonders and my army's successful campaigns against barbarian settlements earning me friendly terms with the AI City States. I think I've fallen to second now, to Rome/Azure again.

China/Terrik has rapidly expanded on our continent and has developed some rivalry with the AI Arabian Empire.

For some reason I can't remember what nation Rev is playing as. But he's on the Rome/India/Japan continent, so I haven't encountered him.

Hey, when you play as Rome you have to use those legions wisely...

.

Too bad Chad gets to play "build all the wonders" in relative peace while Germany and I have an arms race.

I will crush India... just saying. Woe to anyone who picks up that AI player :twisted:

(aka the guy who was playing India before he dropped out made diplomatic faux pas about my legions and my sacking of city states)

Jul 28, 2013#96

Terrik

Azurephoenix said:
Too bad Chad gets to play "build all the wonders" in relative peace while Germany and I have an arms race.

That's because China respects and lives in peace with its neighbors--unlike bloodthirsty Rome.

Jul 28, 2013#97

Chad Sexington

Terrik said:
That's because China respects and lives in peace with its neighbors--unlike bloodthirsty Rome.

Our peaceful glory will be the example for all those nations who aspire to greatness.

Jul 28, 2013#98

Azurephoenix

Pah! You've forced my hand since stealing all the wonders and putting me on a continent with only one other Halforumite. I need more cities to catch up to your production and research levels (and my empire has been unhappy pretty much the entire game too lol).

Jul 28, 2013#99

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
Pah! You've forced my hand since stealing all the wonders and putting me on a continent with only one other Halforumite. I need more cities to catch up to your production and research levels (and my empire has been unhappy pretty much the entire game too lol).

Jul 28, 2013#100

Chad Sexington

Hey all, I'm sorry but I won't be able to play tonight. I have to take care of some family stuff that just came up.

Jul 28, 2013#101

Azurephoenix

Chad Sexington said:
Hey all, I'm sorry but I won't be able to play tonight. I have to take care of some family stuff that just came up.

The Roman Empire is sad... but understanding. You take care of yourself. Next Sunday then?[DOUBLEPOST=1375057840][/DOUBLEPOST]

Chad Sexington said:

Hey hey, no need for sad face. We have very different play styles and honestly it makes the game much more interesting. I'm just razzing you

Jul 28, 2013#102

Terrik

Does this mean we'll be skipping gaming this week? Just wondering--if so, I'll hit the gym this morning rather than waiting until the afternoon.

Jul 28, 2013#103

Azurephoenix

Since he's the host and has the save file I'd say we are skipping this evening's Civ time.

Jul 29, 2013#104

Chad Sexington

Yeah, I'm sorry again guys. I could have/should have uploaded the save file so someone else could host, but I didn't think of it at the time.

I should be good for next week, but if everyone's available earlier this week and you'd like to do a make-up session, I'd be in for that. Friday and Saturday this week are the only days that I definitely can't right now.

Jul 29, 2013#105

Azurephoenix

It wouldn't have been fair to have a crappy AI managing your glorious empire anyway... although we might have been able to build a few wonders in your absence

.

I can't do any make up sessions unfortunately. I'm busy Friday and I have a big LAN party at my place all day Saturday and early Sunday.

Aug 1, 2013#106

Azurephoenix

So how is everyone looking for a Sunday game again? Same time and such?

I know the Roman Empire looks forward to making contact with glorious China and Russia!

Aug 3, 2013#107

Reverent-one

Azurephoenix said:
So how is everyone looking for a Sunday game again? Same time and such?

Yeah, though if Timmus isn't taking over one of the civs (don't know if he is or not), maybe we could start a bit earlier?

Aug 3, 2013#108

Timmus

yeah no need to make accommodations for me. Have fun folks!

Aug 4, 2013#109

Azurephoenix

Still haven't heard anything from the host...

I'm still good for tonight though.

Aug 4, 2013#110

Terrik

ANSWER US HOST

Aug 4, 2013#111

Azurephoenix

Looks like it's going to be another week before we can play...

Aug 5, 2013#112

Dave

One of you guys should be the host. You are always there.

Aug 5, 2013#113

Chad Sexington

Oh I am the worst person. The worst. My cousin came into town and I just totally let it go out of my mind. I was even home on time. Shit shit. But, I am going to put the save file up for so others can load up the game in future should I be a colossal failure

Ugh, I am very sorry.

EDIT: Can't upload Civ Saves to the forum... Hm hm hm[DOUBLEPOST=1375736000,1375735830][/DOUBLEPOST]Here's a public Google Drive folder with the save game: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4uIk95yGbqfTGtSQ3NHYm84M00&usp=sharing

Aug 5, 2013#114

Dave

Chad Sexington said:
Oh I am the worst person. The worst. My cousin came into town and I just totally let it go out of my mind. I was even home on time. Shit shit. But, I am going to put the save file up for so others can load up the game in future should I be a colossal failure

Ugh, I am very sorry.

EDIT: Can't upload Civ Saves to the forum... Hm hm hm[DOUBLEPOST=1375736000,1375735830][/DOUBLEPOST]Here's a public Google Drive folder with the save game: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4uIk95yGbqfTGtSQ3NHYm84M00&usp=sharing

Let me know the file extension and the approximate size and I can make it so you can upload them here.

Aug 7, 2013#115

Chad Sexington

Dave said:
Let me know the file extension and the approximate size and I can make it so you can upload them here.

The ext .Civ5Save and this one is around 900KB but I suspect longer/larger games could be a few MB

Aug 7, 2013#116

Dave

Done.

Aug 7, 2013#117

Chad Sexington

Also I have put it on my calendar for this weekend so I will not forget. My phone will send me reminders.

Aug 7, 2013#118

Azurephoenix

Hmmph... I probably can't even play this weekend... :-(

Will try my best though.

Aug 7, 2013#119

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
Hmmph... I probably can't even play this weekend... :-(

Will try my best though.

Haha, damn! I can hardly complain, though

Aug 7, 2013#120

Azurephoenix

Well you guys should play regardless of whether I can be there or not. It will totally ruin my plans though lol. AI's suck (unless it goes ultra aggresive with all my military... that could be amusing).

Like I said though... I shall try.

Aug 11, 2013#121

Reverent-one

Azurephoenix said:
Well you guys should play regardless of whether I can be there or not. It will totally ruin my plans though lol. AI's suck (unless it goes ultra aggresive with all my military... that could be amusing).

Like I said though... I shall try.

Any chance you'll be able to make it, Azure?

Aug 11, 2013#122

Chad Sexington

I'm all ready for this tonight! Fo' reals!

@Azurephoenix let us know

Aug 11, 2013#123

Chad Sexington

@Terrik You up for tonight?

Aug 11, 2013#124

Reverent-one

Ok, after talking with @Chad Sexington about our mutual disappointment in how the game has been going (or more accurately, not been going) and the limitations in Civ 5's in-game turn timer game mode, I did some poking around and found this, Giant Multiplayer Robot, which is basically a third party service to handle hosting the game file, handling the turn timer, and doing player notifications. There's a lot of control we have using GMR that we wouldn't have with normal Civ 5, like how we can exclude certain days/times of day from the timer countdown entirely if need be. Given the disparate schedules and time zone's we have to deal with, this would probably work out better for us. We'd have to restart the game, but that would also allow the others who missed out beforehand to get in on it as well. I know Chad thinks it's pretty cool, what about the others already in the game, @Terrik, @Azurephoenix?

Aug 12, 2013#125

Terrik

That....that is cool.

Aug 12, 2013#126

Dave

Reverent-one said:
Ok, after talking with @Chad Sexington about our mutual disappointment in how the game has been going (or more accurately, not been going) and the limitations in Civ 5's in-game turn timer game mode, I did some poking around and found this, Giant Multiplayer Robot, which is basically a third party service to handle hosting the game file, handling the turn timer, and doing player notifications. There's a lot of control we have using GMR that we wouldn't have with normal Civ 5, like how we can exclude certain days/times of day from the timer countdown entirely if need be. Given the disparate schedules and time zone's we have to deal with, this would probably work out better for us. We'd have to restart the game, but that would also allow the others who missed out beforehand to get in on it as well. I know Chad thinks it's pretty cool, what about the others already in the game, @Terrik, @Azurephoenix?

MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!

Aug 12, 2013#127

Azurephoenix

Sorry I wasn't able to make it on Sunday guys. I hadn't seen the wife and kids in almost three weeks and they deserved the attention.

That giant multiplayer robot thing sounds very interesting though. I would be interested in trying it out.

Aug 12, 2013#128

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
Sorry I wasn't able to make it on Sunday guys. I hadn't seen the wife and kids in almost three weeks and they deserved the attention.

That giant multiplayer robot thing sounds very interesting though. I would be interested in trying it out.

Nah, definitely don't apologise. Family > games is a pretty obvious fact. I think the excitement/ambition of getting several folks spread across multiple timezones to play a game this long was too optimistic. With this GMR thing we can have everyone on any schedule more-or-less. Which should mean more players plus easier playtime, even if the overall game will now take significantly longer. I think Rev's found a great alternative.

Aug 12, 2013#129

Azurephoenix

Dave said:
MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!

Dave, the only advice I'm going to give you is don't pick India from the AI controlled civilizations to play as...

Aug 12, 2013#130

Chad Sexington

Azurephoenix said:
Dave, the only advice I'm going to give you is don't pick India from the AI controlled civilizations to play as...

We'll have to restart, I think. So it won't matter. Sadly Rome and Russia's glory will fade...

Aug 12, 2013#131

Dave

Unless I choose one, then it shall be GLORIOUS!

Aug 12, 2013#132

Azurephoenix

Chad Sexington said:
We'll have to restart, I think. So it won't matter. Sadly Rome and Russia's glory will fade...

But... I had everything I needed for my conquests! Ample iron, ballistas and legions all ready to pour forth and crush my enemies!!!

I are sad.

Aug 12, 2013#133

Chad Sexington

I mean, the save file still exists. We could find a time to just burn it down if people are interested. China and Russia won't be cowed by your legions, though. The Sino-Soviet allegiance is unbreakable!

Alternatively you could just grab it from the Google Drive file I posted earlier and play it vs AIs

Aug 12, 2013#134

Azurephoenix

Chad Sexington said:
I mean, the save file still exists. We could find a time to just burn it down if people are interested. China and Russia won't be cowed by your legions, though. The Sino-Soviet allegiance is unbreakable!

Alternatively you could just grab it from the Google Drive file I posted earlier and play it vs AIs

Oh, I always knew legions and ballista wouldn't be enough to deal with China and Russia... but I figured I could crush India (I KNOW I could defeat India with my current forces. You may be the wonder King but I am awesome at early game combat) and then sweep Japan without too much trouble.

I figured that an alliance with Germany would be a good thing as it would be very difficult to take on two highly developed nations by myself (or at least a solid non-aggression pact). Either that or we would annihilate eachother in glorious battle and then be defeated by the peaceful wonder of the other continent lol.

(I'm totally going to play it with A.I.s... I'll have to post the results with pictures!).

Aug 12, 2013#135

Officer_Charon

Reverent-one said:
Ok, after talking with @Chad Sexington about our mutual disappointment in how the game has been going (or more accurately, not been going) and the limitations in Civ 5's in-game turn timer game mode, I did some poking around and found this, Giant Multiplayer Robot, which is basically a third party service to handle hosting the game file, handling the turn timer, and doing player notifications. There's a lot of control we have using GMR that we wouldn't have with normal Civ 5, like how we can exclude certain days/times of day from the timer countdown entirely if need be. Given the disparate schedules and time zone's we have to deal with, this would probably work out better for us. We'd have to restart the game, but that would also allow the others who missed out beforehand to get in on it as well. I know Chad thinks it's pretty cool, what about the others already in the game, @Terrik, @Azurephoenix?

This.... this sounds interesting..... What day have y'all been playing on?

Aug 12, 2013#136

Reverent-one

Officer_Charon said:
This.... this sounds interesting..... What day have y'all been playing on?

Theoretically, Sunday. But in reality, we haven't been able to get together since the first session, 3 weeks ago. Hence this idea.

Aug 13, 2013#137

Reverent-one

So we definitely have some interest. What do you think @Chad Sexington? Should we start a new thread or just tag a bunch of people to see who missed the first game?

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