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Title: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on February 21, 2013, 06:40:14 AM
Last update: Apr 15th 2013

Delay: None

Host:PBEM Llamaserver.  (The Big Pretenders (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2))
Age: EA
Map:Battlefields Battlefields.map (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nudb5ya32ya3dzw/lN2MXXuq1c/Battlefields.map)Battlefields.rgb (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nudb5ya32ya3dzw/X9bjHESoAr/Battlefields.rgb)
How Often on Turns: 24 hours quickhost to turn 20 (or requests), 48 hours from there, slow to 72 hours late game if necessary.
Number of Players: 5
Mods:  CBM 1.94 mod (http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=998) (if we agree) and I personally use the Streamers and Standards Mod (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=39989) (llamabeast version), Upgraded Sprites Mod (http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=707)  and the Community Sprites Mod (http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=80).
You can download my modfolder from here: Mods Folder (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyb7d6lrf2qzuw0/IjGxJEdP-b)

Non-Standard Settings: Special Site freq. 45%, Hall of Fame entries 15, Renaming is allowed, No graphs, Independents 7
Victory Conditions: Last one standing
Diplomacy Policy: None; do as you wish, keeping in mind consequences in future games, as well as later in that game (if you stab someone early, any alliance later in that game is likely to prove less trustworthy). Trades should be fulfilled
Cheesy Tricks: New players won't know them and won't be ready for them. This is things like sending 50 bad items to someone right as they put up forge of the ancients to make them waste gems; using scouts to constantly siege someone's fortress; and there are probably a few others I historically read about but have since forgotten.

NATIONS (5/5)
My race: Caelum. (and no, I don't mind losing)
Huw: Ermor
undercovergeek: Niefelheim
Ubercat: Mictlan
JasonPratt:Arcosephale

Note: Please mind that this is supposed to be a newbie friendly game, so leave the stronger nations for the newbies and be so kind as to choose a weaker nation if you have enough experience with Dom 3. We should all be able to learn from eachother.

Note2: The hosting time limits are slightly indicative, but we are pressed to make them whenever possible. In other words; if you can't make the turn limit, be sure to post in this thread to let me know in advance so I can extend the time in the llamaserver.
Better yet is sending me an email, which you have gotten in a PM.
I have an irregular working schedule with stops abroad sometimes, so I might put in the odd request for a few more hours/days as well. I hope we can all be flexible about this. If not, then please say so up front.

Note3: (By Lung Drago) As this is a newbie game I optimistically do not expect to meet problems regarding using of exploits that I stumbled upon reading on these forums. But just for the record, I dislike such behavior. Stay fair, people. If you cannot swallow a defeat, then you will be a newbie forever. In spirit of my previous sentence, please do not go AI after a single major battle lost
I will keep this fist post updated with status changes and info as it comes through.

Note4: Remember to keep an eye on the turn interval. I will update changes in interval in this thread.
Be sure to report EARLY if you will not be able to send in a turn in time.
WE CANNOT USE THE ROLLBACK FEATURE! Due to possible savegame corruption.

(Thanks to 3V4JKZ2 for the above format  )

Note 5:
If we do go vanilla I recommend to go for Worthy Heroes (http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=122) too (included in CBM already) to make recruiting Hero's better balanced for all nations.

Note 6:
I want to put a very good project into the spotlight made by a player called momfreak.
Mod Inspector (http://dom3-mod-inspector.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/index.html?page=item&selectmods=1)

This webpage enables you to select some mods that you will be using for the game and then display accurate information about all the spells and items in the game.
You can also view the stock vanilla game data with this webpage.
Super handy as reference.

[/b]Note 7:[/b] When the game is setup you will all need to send your pretender to Llamaserver.
You can send your pretender file as an attachment to: (Put in the name of the game in the title, leave the body empty)

pretenders@llamaserver.net

You can find your pretender file in your Dominions 3\savegames\newlords folder.
it has a file format <era>_<nation>_0.2h

It will overwrite and old pretenders for the same era/nation.

After all the pretenders have been sent in the game can be kicked off and you will receive your turns in the mail.
Just send your turn back to turns@llamaserver.net (probably just reply to sender)

Only send in the .2h file. The .trn file is only sent by Llama to YOU.

For a FAQ on Llamaserver go here (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=35160)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on February 28, 2013, 06:25:41 PM
I am definitely up for this, although I don't know the game at all yet so I hope you don't mind playing against an utter noob.  Would love to see more people join in too though!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Ubercat on February 28, 2013, 08:41:43 PM
I'm in. CBM and improved sprite mods sounds good. I suggest EA on the Cradle of Dominion map.

I call Mictlan!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Nefaro on March 01, 2013, 05:28:55 AM
I've not got terribly far on my learning curve yet.  I certainly have no experience with the CB Mod.  But I'd still like to jump in. 

What 'Age' are we gonna play in?  Early?  Mid?  That kinda helps balance out the levels of magic and heavy armor/weapons, so I'd rather pick one than use a mod to jumble them all together.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 01, 2013, 08:24:47 AM
Early or Mid is fine with me.
Uber suggested EA, so let's go with Early.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 02:36:22 PM
None of this makes any difference to me since I'm clueless anyway.  Whatever y'all go with will be fine with me.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 02:54:48 PM
you guys going to post some shots and details?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 03:04:30 PM
Can do.  Aren't you joining us, Geekypoos?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 03:08:02 PM
lol, id love to - i used to have the game when it was a proper 'order form the US, pay the import duties and tax £80 monster' - sadly recycled on Ebay after a year or 2 - good game, great even but didnt know you bunch of reprobates at the time and got bored of SP
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 03:23:38 PM
It's £19 on Desura now. ;)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Come on, buy it this weekend and get in on the multiplayer PBEM epicness!  I'll let you win!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 03:51:38 PM
hmmmmmmm - how does the PBEM work? send your turn to all other participants?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 03:51:38 PM
hmmmmmmm - how does the PBEM work? send your turn to all other participants?

Don't know.  Looks like you can host a game on the Llamaserver (http://llamaserver.net/) and Yskonyn says he can do that.

I love PBEM; we get to play with our transatlantic cousins and not have to worry about time zones! \o/
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 04:58:07 PM
tempt me some more!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 01, 2013, 05:10:17 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 04:58:07 PM
tempt me some more!

Well you could always read the manual (http://jaffa.illwinter.com/dom3/manual_dom3.pdf) while sat on the bog!  Anyway, I need a fellow Brit in there with me to fend off the imperialist menace from the USA!  Not that I know for sure that Yskonyn, Nefaro and Ubercat are American of course, but they must be because everyone on the internet is.  We must taunt them while we recruit stealth ninja armies to storm their awful disease-ridden provinces, and casty mighty spells of smiting!  And stuff.

There's always the feature list:

Quote* Many monsters (1500+) and many many special abilities.
* Over 60 different nations to choose from, varying from Marignon with paladins, witch hunters and inquisitors to under water nations like the Lovecraft inspired R'lyeh.
* Three Eras to play in, Early era is most magic and the late era is more technologically advanced with good steel weapons and armors.
* Design your pretender god and how his dominion influences provinces and his sacred units.
* Multiplayer with simultaneous turns (up to 23 players).
* Network or Play by E-Mail for multiplayer.
* AI opponents for single- or multiplayer game.
* Random maps.
* An extensive magic system with over 600 spells.
* Blood magic, power your rituals with human sacrifices.
* Global ritual that affect the entire world.
* More than 300 magic items.
* Unique magic artifacts that all players compete for, once forged no one else can make it.
* Mercenaries are bought on a global market.
* Scouts, Assassins, Spies, Seducers, Corruptors, Werewolves, Illusionists and more can be sneaking in your provinces.
* Build Castles, Temples and Labs.
* Permanent battle afflictions.
* A 300 page pdf manual including a tutorial and a spell and magic item reference.
* Easy to Mod (2d graphics)
* Playable on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: bob48 on March 01, 2013, 05:18:00 PM
Huw, you clearly missed your vocation. Why did you never become a diplomat?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 01, 2013, 05:21:35 PM
Its quite marvellous actually, UG!
Llamaserver is a completely automaten system where one can make the game and the llama system will send turns to all players at the given interval.
The admin can change parameters like hosting interval on the fly. Usually we start with one turn every 24 hours, but this changes to longer intervals once we get further in the game.
I will only need your email address to which you want your turn sent.
Once played you mail your turn to llamaserver and it will update your nation on the player list so everyone can see who has sent in and who has not.
If the timelimit has been reached llama will send out the new turns regardless of all players being ready. Your nation will have a stale turn in that case.
So there is never waiting on slowpokes.

If a player wants to bail there are 2 options: turn the nation into an AI controlled nation or find a substitute player. The latter has preference.

Any more you would like to know? (But exact details will come once we have a sizable amount of players interested)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 05:32:20 PM
legends are still told of my Ice Giant army excelling in Blood Magic - when are you guys thinking of kicking it off?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 01, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
If I have a say; whenever we have enough players.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 05:43:49 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 01, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
If I have a say; whenever we have enough players.

goddamit - shogun II in left hand, Dom III in right hand - curse you all!!!

is me enough or will we still be in a holding pattern?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 01, 2013, 05:46:49 PM
We need moar!
You can start Shogun in the mean time. ;)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 01, 2013, 05:52:29 PM
my poor wilted bank card - fk it, its payday!

i call Niefelheim then!!!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 02, 2013, 02:50:27 AM
So that's five of us so far - is that enough to kick off or do we wait for more?  How does everyone feel about adding some AI opponents?  (Personally I'm fine with that)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 02, 2013, 09:07:45 AM
Well the AI is just a filler.
I would go for upping the Independents' strength first, to be honest.
But 5 of us on a map like Cradle of Dominion is not enough.
With 8 players we could start.

With 5 we can as well, but we need to just go for a random map with a good size for us then.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 02, 2013, 10:18:44 AM
the mods you suggest at the start - should that be 1, then 2 then 3 or choose just any one?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 02, 2013, 10:28:53 AM
I mean to have them all installed, but the order is not important. Just dont forget to enable them in Dom 3 from the main menu.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 02, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 02, 2013, 09:07:45 AM
Well the AI is just a filler.
I would go for upping the Independents' strength first, to be honest.
But 5 of us on a map like Cradle of Dominion is not enough.
With 8 players we could start.

With 5 we can as well, but we need to just go for a random map with a good size for us then.

Well you know the game better than I do, but I think eight players will be pushing it to be honest.

In any case, I'm ready when you are!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 02, 2013, 11:30:17 AM
any idea why Dom 3 shows as free on Desura - is it a demo or something?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 02, 2013, 11:32:01 AM
Shows for 29.99 for me.
Only the demo has the 'free' flag.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Ubercat on March 02, 2013, 12:07:03 PM
I already have CBM installed. Aren't the other mods just graphics updates? Do all players have to have them all installed? I thought we could pick and choose, as it will only change the sprites on our own machines, or am I wrong?

I suggested Cradle of Dominion as it is very well balanced, not to mention gorgeous.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Nefaro on March 03, 2013, 02:03:52 AM
Sounds like I won't be the only noob getting a royal ass-beatin.  :)

I'll be even more confused if we use mods that change the game mechanics.  I'll be playing it by ear and having little clue.

A PBEM match would probably be the preferred way what with such varied time zones & schedules.  It sounds a bit daunting, however, considering all the emails and involved in even one turn.   This kind of thing could easily turn into one of those multi-year epic pbem games where some players die of old age or syphilis before it's finished.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 02:58:04 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 03, 2013, 02:03:52 AM
Sounds like I won't be the only noob getting a royal ass-beatin.  :)

Target acquired!

QuoteThis kind of thing could easily turn into one of those multi-year epic pbem games where some players die of old age or syphilis before it's finished.

Hopefully! :D
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 04:25:55 AM
Lol huw - ready and waiting here, just revisiting my old frost giant tactics
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 08:39:09 AM
Are we going to get started then, chaps?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Ubercat on March 03, 2013, 10:48:01 AM
The game itself will only require 2 Emails per turn, one turn file sent to the server and one received. Diplomatic Emails will be something else entirely. You can communicate in game, but your opponent won't receive your message until he gets his next turn.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 10:57:55 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 03, 2013, 10:48:01 AM
The game itself will only require 2 Emails per turn, one turn file sent to the server and one received. Diplomatic Emails will be something else entirely. You can communicate in game, but your opponent won't receive your message until he gets his next turn.

oooo, alliances and skullduggery, didnt think of that - i was just going to kill you all!
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 11:00:17 AM
I would propose to do diplomacy via email, not via the ingame msg system.
If we go ahead with us 5 then I am not sure if Cradle will work as a map. It might be too big. What do you think Ubercat?

Anyway please start by sending me your email addresses you want to use via a PM please.
Also state which nation you want if you havent done so.
I will update the first post with rules and info later this evening.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Ubercat on March 03, 2013, 11:17:46 AM
Yeah, Cradle isn't big enough if we only have 5 people. Would a small random map be big enough for so few? I'm several years out of practice, and I have to leave for work now so I can't test one.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 11:19:52 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 11:00:17 AM
I would propose to do diplomacy via email, not via the ingame msg system.

Why do you suggest that?  I would have thought the in-game system would be perfect, and also prevents the need for everyone to exchange email addresses.

I have CBM installed by the way, and will send you my email/nation choice shortly.  Thank you very much for hosting, mate.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 12:50:37 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 11:19:52 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 11:00:17 AM
I would propose to do diplomacy via email, not via the ingame msg system.

Why do you suggest that?  I would have thought the in-game system would be perfect, and also prevents the need for everyone to exchange email addresses.

I have CBM installed by the way, and will send you my email/nation choice shortly.  Thank you very much for hosting, mate.

did you install just CBM or all the graphics mods too?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 01:02:21 PM
The in game system works ok, but I find it to be annoying sometimes that you get a vital piece of info, but only after the turn has already been played where it was vital for. ;)
Besides, the game does not store the messages. They are a one off thing and you need to remember what was written in them.
Email gets rid of these problems. But everyone is free to choose as they like. I prefer my diplo via email.

A thing on mods.
Llamaserver wants to know which mods are being played. I have no clue wether this means everyone NEEDS to have all the mods installed if they are merely graphical mods, but it might be that it is used for integrity checks to prevent cheating.

I am going to tell Llama that the hosted game has all the mods enabled as detailed in the first post. With the exception of CBM if you guys rather want to play without gameplay changes and try your hands at vanilla. Let me know.

I'll alter the first post into a common format that is often seen over at the Shrapnel boards for setting up MP games.
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 01:15:12 PM
First post updated...

If we are going to do a 5 player game, do we want to have some AI nations in?
Do we at least want stronger Independents to limit our expansion at first?
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 01:23:03 PM
PM'd you my email - ill go with the crowd on mods, im easy either way
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 01:27:31 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 01:15:12 PM
First post updated...

If we are going to do a 5 player game, do we want to have some AI nations in?
Do we at least want stronger Independents to limit our expansion at first?

I don't know the game well enough to have an opinion on this.  Whatever you guys think is best innit. :)
Title: Re: How are we progressing on Dom3, up for it yet?
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 01:30:27 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 01:27:31 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 01:15:12 PM
First post updated...

If we are going to do a 5 player game, do we want to have some AI nations in?
Do we at least want stronger Independents to limit our expansion at first?

I don't know the game well enough to have an opinion on this.  Whatever you guys think is best innit. :)

stronger independents sounds like a wise idea lest all those surrounded by AI rush out and expand too quick
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 01:33:29 PM
A word on the time limit / turn interval regarding Llamaserver.
One thing I found confusing is that the 24 hours are NOT at a fixed time. If the game was hosted at 20:00 on day one, then Llamaserver will autohost at 20:00 the next day (with an interval of 24 hrs) regardless of all people having sent in their turns.
However, and this is the confusing part, Llamaserver will push out the new turn immediately after all players have sent in their turn.
This might be well within the 24 hour timeframe and so the next day Llamaserver hosts the game at 14:00 already.
If you then expect to have until 20:00 the next day, you will be too late. Keep this in mind.

So in short, you always have 24 hours from the point you received your turn in your email.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 02:01:56 PM
Gotcha - thanks for the warning Yskonyn.

Also, thank you very much for that great post at the top and for hosting the game.  I appreciate it and I'm psyched to get playing!!!  I've wanted this game forever.

With regard to cheesy tactics, you're right, as a noob I don't know any but even if I did I wouldn't use them.  I don't like playing games that way.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: airboy on March 03, 2013, 02:16:30 PM
I'd like to do it, but with my job I can't ever commit to a 24 or 48 hour turn-around.

Anybody like to do a game with a 5 day turn-around and I can do it.

I could play either the hideously complex Tien Chien or the amazingly single strategy Abysia if we can do a maximum 5 day turnaround. 
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 02:42:36 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 03, 2013, 02:16:30 PM
I'd like to do it, but with my job I can't ever commit to a 24 or 48 hour turn-around.

Anybody like to do a game with a 5 day turn-around and I can do it.

I could play either the hideously complex Tien Chien or the amazingly single strategy Abysia if we can do a maximum 5 day turnaround.

its open to the floor
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 02:45:51 PM
5 days is ok with me. But I will need to force myself to make notes of what I am up to each turn! :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 03:44:27 PM
Yeah I'll be in on a five-day game too - this will be separate from the game we're organising here, right?  That's if Airboy doesn't mind a noob in his game.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 03:47:17 PM
Ah ok. Another game. Even better I guess.
Airboy can you take care of hosting that 5 day interval game over at Llama, or haven't you done that before?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 03, 2013, 03:59:47 PM
waaaah - never thought of that - only 1 thing better than 1 Dom 3 PBEM game...........
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 03, 2013, 04:12:26 PM
Gents, I have also added this to the first post for comfort, but I want to point out an indispensable website for Dom 3.

Mod Inspector (http://dom3-mod-inspector.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/index.html?page=item&selectmods=1)

You can select which mods you use and then display accurate information about the spells and items for that mod in the game.

Vanilla is also supported.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Ubercat on March 03, 2013, 09:12:54 PM
Do we all have to play with the same graphics Mods? I installed the Improved Graphics mod but can't make heads or tails of that Community Graphics mod.

I also have CBM installed. I've never played with it before, but it seems to balance the game better so I suggest that we use it. I will say, as an out of practice player of intermediate skill, that it tones down my faction of Mictlan by making my two best magic items unique; the Sanguine Dousing Rod and the Jade Knife. I'll have to do a lot more research to make them and then will only be able to craft one of each. The long term effect will be that my blood economy will take a bit longer to really get going.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 03:20:07 AM
I'm on cbm 1.94 - I think the graphics mods are just flavour
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 04, 2013, 03:28:48 AM
Yes I think we should go with CBM indeed.
As for the graphics mods I honestly don't know. I cannot think of any reason why all must have the fluff mods, but Llamaserver does want to know which ones are run. Let's just try.

Another option is to have me host my mods folder in my dropbox and you guys copy it so we all have the same install.
Up to you.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 08:59:09 AM
I suppopse everyone been on exactly the same thing can't be a bad idea
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: airboy on March 04, 2013, 11:17:27 AM
I've never hosted anything so I would be a very high risk to run this.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Ubercat on March 04, 2013, 11:50:34 AM
OK. I'll take another look, but I couldn't figure out how to install the Community Graphics Mod before. It looked like each player just picked and chose the parts of it he liked to install.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 04, 2013, 01:30:35 PM
Ubercat, I think the mod indeed requires some editing to configure it. It has a few options for some sprites like the Heron/Phoenix for example.
I shall share my mods folder in my dropbox. Those who want to can copy it. Link will follow.

As for the slower game Airboy requested; its pretty simple to host so I will create a seperate thread for that game to see if maybe we can add more players there too.

Are we happy to start with the 5 of us on this one, Gents? Another option is to copy the first post over to the Dom3 community forum and I'll bet we will have 12+ players in no time.
But I think its more fun and cozy to keep it a Grognati affair for now?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 04, 2013, 01:50:51 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 04, 2013, 01:30:35 PM
But I think its more fun and cozy to keep it a Grognati affair for now?

I would prefer it that way, to be honest. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 01:59:52 PM
I'm good to go - I'm sure as long as were on cbm 1.94 were all good - reading up today the graphics mods are just personal to your machine and shouldn't upset any balances if you don't want them

Certainly for this game I'd like grogs - maybe unleash airboys slower one on the great unwashed? 
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 04, 2013, 03:07:10 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 01:59:52 PM
Certainly for this game I'd like grogs - maybe unleash airboys slower one on the great unwashed? 

I hope you're not implying that I wash!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 03:20:58 PM
Lol..... Eager to get started
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 04, 2013, 03:53:45 PM
Once Nefaro is in with a nation we can commence!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Nefaro on March 04, 2013, 05:56:38 PM
You guys should probably get started without me. 

I haven't even messed with any mods yet, and haven't been in a hurry to mess with mod soup lately.   

Also.. shouldn't there be some kind of file check in the game's multiplayer side (for cheating purposes)?  If so, I'd wonder if the checksums encompassed all the game files and therefore having different gfx mods would be included in such a check.  Something to worry about.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 06:12:36 PM
I'm working on the mod soup tonight; I've installed the game and it runs on Win8, so that part's okay. If I get it running by tomorrow I'll let y'all know, and volunteer for Nefaro's place.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 07:04:44 PM
Okay, so far so good: I'm patched up to version 3.28 (should be automatically there for new buyers I guess?--but I bought back with version 3's initial release), and the program's mod list indicates the four mods are installed.

(For those having trouble installing the mods, just unzip them, or unrar them I guess, into the game's mod folder directly. Incidentally, does anyone know of a reliable free .rar tool for Win8? Win8pro handles zip files fine already, but spat upon the .rar file. I'm currently burning a free Winzip17 evaluation, but when that's done I'll be looking for a .rar tool again.)

Amusement -- this game, when the battle graphics are turned on "too high" along with showing grass, will still bring my new Falcon NW maxed out MachV to a 8fps stutter! Turning off grass, "too high" is not a problem, almost 60fps. I'm running high with grass turned on and other things maxed out.  8)

Next up, Llamathinging. Updated to add: that... was singularly unhelpful... I'll just have to follow people's lead.

Next up, choosing an EA faction and preeing a pretender. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 04, 2013, 07:13:49 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 07:04:44 PM
(For those having trouble installing the mods, just unzip them, or unrar them I guess, into the game's mod folder directly. Incidentally, does anyone know of a reliable free .rar tool for Win8? Win8pro handles zip files fine already, but spat upon the .rar file. I'm currently burning a free Winzip17 evaluation, but when that's done I'll be looking for a .rar tool again.)

I don't know about Windows 8, but both Zip Genius (http://www.zipgenius.com/index.php?id=33) and 7Zip (http://www.7-zip.org/) can handle RAR.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 07:19:55 PM
7Zip seems to work fine in Win8Pro so far (or the 64-bit version does anyway). Thanks!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 04, 2013, 07:32:31 PM
You seem to have hit every roadblock I did jason, all mods good except the rar one, find winzip17, sorted - choose mods, turn everything to god level and see the fps crash to 8 - no idea!

What llamathingy did you do - have I missed something?

We all good to go?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
I was just trying to check how the Llamaserver (or whatever it's called) works. I guess I don't have to bother unless I'm hosting? (Which I'm not.)

I couldn't decide between the Arcs and the Vans (neither of whom I've played before), but since I'm also signing up for the slower game I'll play the Arcs (Arcoscephale) here and the Vans there.

What else do I need to do before we start? (I suppose I can create a pretender at my leisure before gamestart?)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Ubercat on March 04, 2013, 09:55:46 PM
Are we down to 4 players now?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 04, 2013, 11:54:13 PM
No, I think everyone's still on board except for Nefaro, whose slot I usurped conveniently substituted for.

I'll be playing the Arcos for this game (a new faction for me). I'll be playing Vanheim for the 5-day-turnaround game (also a new faction for me). My pretenders will have the same name (alternate universe twins!  :D ) and will be similar yet also quite different (alternate universe different twins!  8) )

You may proceed to fear the coming of That Which If I Named It You Would Have A Hint On CounterDesigning Your Pretenders About! (Note: not actually named Twiini Ywhah Oc'Dypa, however. So don't get ideas.  ;) )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 05, 2013, 04:11:44 AM
Best pretender name ever!

I think its Jason, me, huw, uber and yskonyn for this one
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 05, 2013, 06:34:00 AM
Well, Jason welcome to the game! Glad you want to jump in for Nefaro.

If we're all fine, I can setup the game one Llama. But first I will need your email address, Jason. Please send me a PM.

When the game is setup you will all need to send your pretender to Llamaserver.
You can send your pretender file as an attachment to:

pretenders@llamaserver.net

You can find your pretender file in your Dominions 3\savegames\newlords folder.
it has a file format <era>_<nation>_0.2h

It will overwrite and old pretenders for the same era/nation.

After all the pretenders have been sent in the game can be kicked off and you will receive your turns in the mail.
Just send your turn back to turns@llamaserver.net (probably just reply to sender)

Only send in the .2h file. The .trn file is only sent by Llama to YOU.

For a FAQ on Llamaserver go here (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=35160)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 08:25:14 AM
Wahey, game on!  I'm in work right now; will send my pretender as soon as I get home. 8)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 05, 2013, 09:35:16 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 08:25:14 AM
Wahey, game on!  I'm in work right now; will send my pretender as soon as I get home. 8)

Ditto.

Ys, won't you need the list of our pretender's names, too? Or does having our email address (and registering that for the game) take care of such things? -- the server makes sure we're using a valid pretender submitted to the general pretender list (with a password set so no one else can use our pretender)?

My email is the same as listed under my avatar for any post, by the way, in case anyone wants to contact for diplomacy. But I'll send it to Ys by forum pmail, too, to avoid spambots trolling for info. (I check my email more often than Grog's pmail, though, so send game correspondence to my email.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 02:19:29 PM
Do we have a name for the game?  I need it before I can submit my pretender.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 05, 2013, 02:45:05 PM
@Jason: You will need the name of the game to upload your pretender. I have no task in that.
If you are unsure on how to proceed, I have linked a FAQ that answers all questions cencerning Llamaserver (for players and hosts) in the first post of this thread.

*Drumroll*

Gentlemen! Let me officially welcome you all to our first Grognati Dominions 3 PBEM game!
Because we all are noobs in a greater or lesser sense I have chosen to name our game The_Big_Pretenders, completely in tune with Dom3 lore. ;)
It has been created on Llama and is waiting for Pretender submissions.

Watch the underscores (_) in the name when submitting your pretender.

Here is the link to the status page of our game on Llamaserver: The Big Pretenders (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders)
Here you will find a download of the map I have chosen, called Fields of Battle.
I am not familliar with it, but it seems to suit our needs, sizewise and on top of that it looks quite good as well.

Before we kick off in earnest, I want to stress one more time that if you are going to have a problem sending a turn in on time, post your request for a delay in this thread as early as possible! We cannot use the rollback feature of Llamaserver as it is known to break games entirely.
Also, Llama will autohost the game after the interval, wether you have sent in your orders or not.
4 stales in a row usually means people are going to look for a substitute over at the Dom 3 community forums, but that's not applicable for our game here. But just so you know once you are going to play with the big boys later.

A note as your admin: I work irregular schedules so I might throw in the odd request for a delay myself.

All game related communication should be posted here, except for diplomacy, of course.

I hope everyone is going to have fun and we all learn to become better players in the end!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Looking for players]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 02:56:54 PM
Pretender submitted!  Wooooooooo!  Come on everyone, let's kick some arse!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Nefaro on March 05, 2013, 03:29:23 PM
Good luck guys!

I'll catch a future game with you, when I'm not in such a blah gaming muck.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 05, 2013, 03:31:05 PM
Always welcome, Nef.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 04:08:18 PM
Thanks Nefaro.  I hope you're able to join the next game!

I couldn't get the CBM mod working in Linux for some reason.  Now I have to play the whole game in Windows! :(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 05, 2013, 04:18:56 PM
Should be submitting tomorrow - brilliant, can't fkn wait to get going
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 05, 2013, 04:33:17 PM
Ow crap.. I think I have made an error with the map.
This is actually a No Independents version... not good. I will try to fix it.

Well I have created a new random map for us.
Grab the two files here and drop them in your \Dominions 3\maps\  folder.

Battlefields.map (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nudb5ya32ya3dzw/lN2MXXuq1c/Battlefields.map)
Battlefields.rgb (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nudb5ya32ya3dzw/X9bjHESoAr/Battlefields.rgb)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 05, 2013, 06:13:44 PM
Ysk, you had better edit your official game-start post (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=4861.msg117915#msg117915) accordingly, too: I could have tried to download and install the original map before realizing it didn't work with Independents.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 05, 2013, 07:07:43 PM
Pretender submitted (after recreating him/her/it when I read the LlamaFAQ and realized I shouldn't give the file a password.)

Keep in mind when sending data to the Llamaserver that the subject line of the email must read The_Big_Pretenders (with the underscores and presumably the TBP caps).
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 05, 2013, 07:47:28 PM
By the way, is anyone going to keep an AAR? I'm too busy on other projects to do one myself, but I'd find it terribly amusing to read about myself as the antagonist in someone else's story.  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 06, 2013, 01:43:45 AM
I might if I have time, yeah.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 06, 2013, 03:40:43 AM
Yes, I forgot to update the first post, will do so immediately. Thanks for pointing it out.

I won't have time for doing an AAR. It will be difficult enough to just keep notes (where I can find them back!) about what I am up to. :D

Only Niefelheim to submit a Pretender God and we have liftoff!
I'll hold off autostarting. I will manually kick the game off once everyone has sent in their pretender and everyone has reported in to be ready (mods working, map downloaded).
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 06, 2013, 04:07:43 AM
I'm home tonight for the frosty pretender to be sent

Huw - ill double up on the aar if you want - should be a hoot
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 06, 2013, 08:29:46 AM
Nice one Geek, me old china.  I've never written an AAR in my life so don't expect greatness.  However yours are excellent so I shall expect greatness from you! :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 06, 2013, 08:32:01 AM
Lol - pressures on!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: bob48 on March 06, 2013, 03:52:19 PM
This is fun to read, and i don't even have a clue what the game is all about. have fun chaps.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 06, 2013, 04:18:14 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 06, 2013, 03:52:19 PM
have fun chaps.

If Geek ever sends in his pretender! ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: bob48 on March 06, 2013, 04:51:22 PM
I blame the cheese.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 06:39:20 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 06, 2013, 03:52:19 PM
This is fun to read, and i don't even have a clue what the game is all about. have fun chaps.

Hopefully Huw and Under'geek will provide some AARs.

Basically it's a less detailed and yet far more detailed version of Master of Magic (for example low-res minimal graphics but about 290 pages of instruction), with a unique combat resolution system (give initial setup orders to the troops and then watch the AI play out the battle), and highly imaginative factions (instead of typical elves, dwarves, undead, hobbits, low men, high men, orcs, etc.).

Yskonyn (who is also hosting/administrating the game) will be playing with the Eagle Kings, a faction known as Caelum, comprised of three tribes of winged humanoids and their supporters. They work well in icy cold, and use a lot of Air magic. Also a lot of FREAKING MAMMOTHS!!

(We don't yet know who each player's chief mage is going to be, but it could be anything from a dragon to a vampire queen to a fountain of bubbling water to a naked sexual giant. And in the game!  8) (This game lends itself to lots of "and in the game" jokes. ;) ))

Huw is playing the New Faith Ermor faction, based on the late Roman Empire, if the late Roman Empire had had a fire-based priest-mage theocracy which is now being replaced with worship of a guy who returned from the dead in a shroud, leading over the next few ages to a highly undead faction.

(The game has three ages available to play in, with factions being different from age to age. There are ways to easily mod the game so that faction types from all ages can play, but the Ermor faction for this age won't be going into full undead ruin. Also, the designers intentionally set up the factions as dark crapsack world reflections of realworld legend, history, myth and religion, so there are no inherently "good" sides, everyone is corrupted and trends toward decay and power abuse. Thus the in-game joke; in this game "Christianity" means people worship a guy who came back from the dead and so of course they become an undead ruined civilization two ages later. Each age has no less than two or three Lovecraftian horror factions, too.)

Undercovergeek is playing the Niefelheim Sons of Winter faction, which by the standards of this game is pretty close to its source material: a cold-based (thus air-based) faction of frost giants and hags and jarls, descended from (one of) the former undisputed rulers of the world. He will most likely crush all opposition, figuratively and literally. I'd bet on him, if money was at stake.

Ubercat is playing the Mictlan Reign of Blood faction, also pretty close to its source material, the legends and practices of the Aztecs. We can expect a lot of blood magic usage from him. (Blood magic works a little differently in Dom3 than other schools of magic: people have to be rounded up from the population and killed to get their blood.)

Lastly, I'm playing Golden Age Arcoscephale, a mixture of Bronze Age Greek pagan, philosophical and historical/military sources. I won't have hoplites (those come from a later age), but I'll have access to myrmydons and chariots and winged horses and some things of that sort. No real archers to speak of (but maybe I can find some elsewhere), but I have engineers who can help in castle sieges, and philosophers and mystics and sceptics who can think about things really hard. I also have an expensive and high-maintenance harem of seductive magical women, whom I can trapeze around the world as super-combatants. (And in the game!  ;D )

I'll be slaughtered in less than three years, guaranteed. ;)  :P

Between faction variety and "pretender" variety (those are the player character mages, each vying to take the place of the vanished supreme God, all of whom are more-or-less right bastards in various ways and degrees), and the number of spells and items available, the strategic options of this game are absolutely crazy.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 06, 2013, 06:48:22 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 06:39:20 PM
I'll be slaughtered in less than three years, guaranteed. ;)  :P

Heh.  I'm willing to bet I'll somehow manage to kill myself before that happens. ;)

Thanks for the fantastic summary by the way!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 06:50:58 PM
Considering how your faction turns out historically, that's literally what happens!  ;D AND THEN THEY GRIND TO ASH ALL THOSE WHO OPPOSE THEM!!

Fortunately, I don't have to worry about countering that steamroller with Late Arcos.  :P


Btw, everyone remember that we're supposed to confirm to Ys that we've gotten and installed the proper mods and maps. (I've confirmed mine already.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 07:10:09 PM
While the old Shrapnel Dom3 forums are still available, the game is now officially supported by Desura; a decent overview of the game can be found at its review page here: http://www.desura.com/games/dominions-3-the-awakening/reviews

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 06, 2013, 09:32:05 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 06, 2013, 04:18:14 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 06, 2013, 03:52:19 PM
have fun chaps.

If Geek ever sends in his pretender! ;)

done - its in, bow down all ye before Mighty Mum R'Ah
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 10:45:06 PM
...to which Uber replies...

{waiting for it}


(A mystical sci-fi mummy leading the early Norse frost-giant faction, is a perfect example of this game,  btw. :) )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 10:55:47 PM
The Llamaserver says score graphs are still turned on for this game, Ys; but your initial description still reads off. (Also nothing about the special site freq being set to 45%...?)

The question of score graphs being on or off is of major strategic value, as it provides indirect but accurate information about one's opponents. Is he able to afford to rebuild from that blow I just struck; does he have strong reserves, or can I safely press the attack into his territory? How is his research going?--should I worry about him throwing a juggernaut at me yet? One place I can look for answers is the latest score graph.

I'm good either way -- I just noticed that it read as "on" in one place and "off" in the other, so I wanted to make sure you had set it where you really wanted it. (But I expect most mplayers want it "off", as it isn't really an in-game information route.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 07, 2013, 01:40:54 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 10:55:47 PM
(But I expect most mplayers want it "off", as it isn't really an in-game information route.)

Yeah, I'd rather it was off.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 02:40:52 AM
Guys I have read up, but have to attend my yearly medical check now . I wil post more later today.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Ubercat on March 07, 2013, 09:25:27 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 06, 2013, 10:45:06 PM
...to which Uber replies...

{waiting for it}

(A mystical sci-fi mummy leading the early Norse frost-giant faction, is a perfect example of this game,  btw. :) )

Rufus the Great will crush them all when he gets around to it. Or he may send a pet to do it for him.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 09:47:59 AM
^^ I was thinking more along the lines of "ThunderUbercats are go!" as an expected reply to the threat of Mum R'ah. ;)


Ah, well. Agricleo will test the world. Let there be instruction!

(And harems. Combat harems. Maybe. If the world earns them. :) )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Martok on March 07, 2013, 11:52:22 AM
Ha, that was a great overview of the players & factions, Jason.  This sounds like it should be fun! 

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 07, 2013, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 09:47:59 AM
^^ I was thinking more along the lines of "ThunderUbercats are go!" as an expected reply to the threat of Mum R'ah. ;)


Ah, well. Agricleo will test the world. Let there be instruction!

(And harems. Combat harems. Maybe. If the world earns them. :) )

There it is!!!

Theres only one name for a mummy in my book and it has to be he of Thundercat legend

If i get chance tonight ill post the first bit of AAR and if that ok Jason ill basically use your faction breakdown as the first post
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: bob48 on March 07, 2013, 01:48:51 PM
^Indeed so. Thank you, Jason.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 03:23:18 PM
I have no objections at all.

Send 15% of all proceeds to the address at this phone number, 1-900-GIV-ITME.

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 03:29:56 PM
Note: let us know here if any AARs are open or closed (before finishing) to opponent players. We'll have to operate on good faith if they're closed, of course.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 03:42:24 PM
Jason, thanks for pointing out the discrepancies in the settings. This might have been caused by changing the map. I will recheck all settings before we start.

Great that we are having some AARs later. I think I need to keep notes about my plans, so maybe I will post them as a form of AAR later too.

The docs have considered me fit for duty again, so thats good. I have to kickoff work with a stopover though, so I would like to request holding off starting the game for another 2 days . Then I can go full steam ahead.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 07, 2013, 03:44:39 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 03:42:24 PM
Jason, thanks for pointing out the discrepancies in the settings. This might have been caused by changing the map. I will recheck all settings before we start.

Great that we are having some AARs later. I think I need to keep notes about my plans, so maybe I will post them as a form of AAR later too.

The docs have considered me fit for duty again, so thats good. I have to kickoff work with a stopover though, so I would like to request holding off starting the game for another 2 days . Then I can go full steam ahead.

health comes fist Yskonyn, then work - boooooo

im sure we'll all be here, waiting with baited breath
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 03:52:53 PM
Well my health and work are a mixed affair; I have a check every year because I am a pilot. So if they wouldn't consider me fit, I might not have a job anymore as a result. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 07, 2013, 04:01:59 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 03:52:53 PM
Well my health and work are a mixed affair; I have a check every year because I am a pilot. So if they wouldn't consider me fit, I might not have a job anymore as a result. ;)

awesome - did not know that!!

well get yer ass in gear and get the game started then!

Huws going to be a nervous wreck by the time we kick off
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 04:05:44 PM
In two days, children. Have some restraint for God's sake! :D
Great things come to those who wait!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 04:17:38 PM
I think UGeek and Poo will be starting their AARs within the next two days, and if they're open (at least for a while) we'll get some entertainment from that.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 07, 2013, 04:31:25 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 04:17:38 PM
I think UGeek and Poo will be starting their AARs within the next two days, and if they're open (at least for a while) we'll get some entertainment from that.

Well, I was actually wondering how we'll do this.  How can we write AARs as we play without revealing stuff?  Geek, what do you plan to do?

Quote from: undercovergeek on March 07, 2013, 04:01:59 PM
awesome - did not know that!!

Neither did I - that is indeed awesome!

QuoteHuws going to be a nervous wreck by the time we kick off

LOL, yeah, I'm gagging to get started!  I'm enjoying my single player game, but killing my friends PBEM is where it's at!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 07, 2013, 04:32:02 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 04:17:38 PM
I think UGeek and Poo will be starting their AARs within the next two days, and if they're open (at least for a while) we'll get some entertainment from that.

yeah im wondering about the open-ness of the AAR, trying to work out what to give away without compromising my awesome tactics
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 07, 2013, 07:23:15 PM
You could say the first posts are open up to the point where you explicitly close them to your opponents; then after that, takes notes for posts as often as you like but put them up at some number of days delay where you feel safe, redacting out and generalizing information as you prefer.

I've seen people do this a lot on PBEM games at the Matrix boards; that's how I'd do it if I wanted to run a somewhat up-to-date AAR. The posts once I started them would keep readers updated on a regular basis, but lagging significantly behind the actual operations.

Think in terms of releasing information to newspapers. You want it accurate enough to give your own population some idea of what's going on (plus lies for propaganda and misinformation?!), but sanitized enough that it will be of minimal use for your opponents should they happen to also listen in.


Another option would be only to report on what your opponents are doing (including on what happens when your opponents run into you, but keeping it from your best guess of your opponents' perspectives). That might inadvertently give your opponents information on how good they're doing at fogging your war, but after all you don't always have to tell everything you think you've detected about your opponent. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Nefaro on March 08, 2013, 01:50:15 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 04:08:18 PM
Thanks Nefaro.  I hope you're able to join the next game!

I couldn't get the CBM mod working in Linux for some reason.  Now I have to play the whole game in Windows! :(

I'll definitely join the next one.  Just didn't feel like messing with mods lately, at all. 

If someone ends up dropping partway through, I might jump in as a replacement later on if you guys need a warm body.   Just send me a PM if so.


EDIT:  For multi-player AARs, you can also save all the screenshots and type it up/save the blow-by-blow in a word processor.  Then wait until the game has progressed quite a bit before you begin copying & pasting your AAR at the same pace, so it's always far behind the current game situation.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 08, 2013, 02:15:26 PM
Ah, that reminds me - I did get it working in Linux! \o/
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 08, 2013, 04:00:26 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 08, 2013, 01:50:15 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 05, 2013, 04:08:18 PM
Thanks Nefaro.  I hope you're able to join the next game!

I couldn't get the CBM mod working in Linux for some reason.  Now I have to play the whole game in Windows! :(

I'll definitely join the next one.  Just didn't feel like messing with mods lately, at all. 

If someone ends up dropping partway through, I might jump in as a replacement later on if you guys need a warm body.   Just send me a PM if so.


EDIT:  For multi-player AARs, you can also save all the screenshots and type it up/save the blow-by-blow in a word processor.  Then wait until the game has progressed quite a bit before you begin copying & pasting your AAR at the same pace, so it's always far behind the current game situation.

you not fancy the 5 day one Nef?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 08, 2013, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 08, 2013, 04:00:26 PM
you not fancy the 5 day one Nef?

Go on.  Go on go on go on go on go waaaaaaan!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Ubercat on March 08, 2013, 08:28:23 PM
Does anyone know what's going on with this? All the pretenders are in and I thought we were kicking off two nights ago.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 08, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 08, 2013, 08:28:23 PM
Does anyone know what's going on with this? All the pretenders are in and I thought we were kicking off two nights ago.

Quote from: Yskonyn on March 07, 2013, 03:42:24 PM
Jason, thanks for pointing out the discrepancies in the settings. This might have been caused by changing the map. I will recheck all settings before we start.

Great that we are having some AARs later. I think I need to keep notes about my plans, so maybe I will post them as a form of AAR later too.

The docs have considered me fit for duty again, so thats good. I have to kickoff work with a stopover though, so I would like to request holding off starting the game for another 2 days . Then I can go full steam ahead.


so it looks like tomorrow Uber

were all eager to get going!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Ubercat on March 08, 2013, 08:57:30 PM
Ah, I missed that one. Thanks.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 08, 2013, 09:11:31 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 08, 2013, 08:57:30 PM
Ah, I missed that one. Thanks.

hope youve got your wizards hat on!!! should be all guns blazing tomorrow
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 08, 2013, 10:01:08 PM
Guns?

Where we're going, we don't need... guns.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 09, 2013, 03:32:02 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 08, 2013, 10:01:08 PM
Guns?

Where we're going, we don't need... guns.

fingers?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 09, 2013, 03:42:18 AM
Right let's talk strategy.  I plan to:


If anyone thinks they can counter that genius, you're welcome to try!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 09, 2013, 04:15:28 AM
Ok guys, todays flight to go and then Ill kick off when I am back home. This is going to be fun!
I will go over the settings before I tell Llama to start hosting.

Just a reminder to be sure: the interval we play turns in, is just a maximum limit. Once all turns are in Llama will host the next turn regardless of time left in the current interval.

Huw, your strategy sounds exactly compatible to mine! Want to marry our pretenders?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 09, 2013, 04:18:46 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 09, 2013, 04:15:28 AM
Huw, your strategy sounds exactly compatible to mine! Want to marry our pretenders?

And make little baby pretenders to look after the provinces? :D

Have a good flight!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 09, 2013, 04:25:26 AM
safe journey Yskonyn - we're vibrating with excitement here
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 09, 2013, 10:20:55 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 09, 2013, 03:42:18 AM
Right let's talk strategy.

Agricleo is not amused.

Also, Agricleo is not a committee.

AGRICLEO SHALL TEACH YOU AAAAALLLLLL!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: bob48 on March 09, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 09, 2013, 04:25:26 AM
safe journey Yskonyn - we're vibrating with excitement here

Geek - put the boxing gloves back on!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 09, 2013, 10:32:30 AM
lmao Bob - im verrrrrrrrrrrry excited about this - i always wanted Dom 3 to be my go to game

and it seems Jason is bringing some kind of Egyptian/Gardening Hybrid with him - a Cleopatra like gnome perhaps?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: bob48 on March 09, 2013, 10:35:20 AM
Yeah, Jason knows stuff that we don't even know we don't know.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 09, 2013, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: bob48 on March 09, 2013, 10:35:20 AM
Yeah, Jason knows stuff that we don't even know we don't know.

I know, right!? .... wait... {parsing}

Quote from: undercovergeek
and it seems Jason is bringing some kind of Egyptian/Gardening Hybrid with him - a Cleopatra like gnome perhaps?

.... .......... maaaaybeeee....

{hastily redesigning pretender}{resubmitting}
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 09, 2013, 10:52:30 AM
By the way, has anyone here heard of the fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss?

I have non-random reasons for asking.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 10, 2013, 12:34:05 PM
I haven't. :)

But I do have fabulous news!! The game is running!
You should have received your very first turn in the mail! Let's start waging war!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 12:44:36 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 09, 2013, 10:52:30 AM
By the way, has anyone here heard of the fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss?

I have non-random reasons for asking.

i have - 2 awesome books and waiting for the next
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 12:46:48 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 10, 2013, 12:34:05 PM
I haven't. :)

But I do have fabulous news!! The game is running!
You should have received your very first turn in the mail! Let's start waging war!

bring it on, got me turn!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 12:53:51 PM
Yep got mine too, woooooo!  Thanks Yskonyn.  I'll submit in a few hours. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 12:44:36 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 09, 2013, 10:52:30 AM
By the way, has anyone here heard of the fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss?

I have non-random reasons for asking.

i have - 2 awesome books and waiting for the next

Heh. I shall have to wait until later for revealing why I'm asking the question.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 01:32:11 PM
What the hell??? The game says I cheated when designing my pretender?!?

That is absolutely not true. I'll have to check how it has reduced power to compensate for the supposed cheat.  ::)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 01:46:42 PM
It has shuffled my scales around, basically deleting a click off two scales and adding those clicks to another one. (How that counts as reducing power I don't know.)

Everyone had better check their pretenders! I shall resolve to endeavor to persevere...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 02:25:26 PM
Getting those excuses in early eh, Jason? ;)

To be fair, even with my short time with the game I've noticed that creating a pretender is pretty buggy.  I've learned that the best way to minimise the chance of things going awry is to make the fewest changes possible...i.e. if you change your mind about anything it's best to start over.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 02:35:16 PM
ok - two things, on site with work pc, redownloaded desura nd the game, installed all mods - runs like a dream, all is well BUT.............

does it matter that my pretender is on the home pc version?

EDIT - Yskonyn - i need my pretender file sending back to me!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 02:51:57 PM
that or im doing something wrong - where did you guys save the .trn file to - if i put it in savedgames the game says no game has been created when i click on load game
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 03:04:08 PM
think im sorted
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 03:09:36 PM
Glad we could help!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 03:13:44 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 03:09:36 PM
Glad we could help!

yeah you guys were frikking awesome!!!

Quote from: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 01:32:11 PM
What the hell??? The game says I cheated when designing my pretender?!?

That is absolutely not true. I'll have to check how it has reduced power to compensate for the supposed cheat.  ::)

snort, yeah i got that message - youre god was too powerful because you cheated or used a wrong mod?????

tsk, tsk Jason

tsk

tsk
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 03:16:27 PM
U'Geek (and anyone else, since he seems to have fixed it),

The .trn file should go in a special folder you create and name in the savegame folder. Don't use spaces in the folder name. Once the folder is in place, Dom3 should recognize the folder; and will recognize the game turn file subsequently.


On the other topic, what hurts is that I took some hefty negatives in order to bump up some other things. Now I'm not receiving those benefits, but I'm still receiving the negatives.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 03:23:31 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 03:16:27 PM
U'Geek (and anyone else, since he seems to have fixed it),

The .trn file should go in a special folder you create and name in the savegame folder. Don't use spaces in the folder name. Once the folder is in place, Dom3 should recognize the folder; and will recognize the game turn file subsequently.


On the other topic, what hurts is that I took some hefty negatives in order to bump up some other things. Now I'm not receiving those benefits, but I'm still receiving the negatives.

i see we have 48 hours this time round
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 04:02:01 PM
Already sent my turn in.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 04:27:24 PM
youre keen!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 04:29:19 PM
Turn submitted.  I'm having fun already!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 10, 2013, 04:38:11 PM
Just to be sure, we are all ok? We can proceed with the game or do we need a restart?

UG: I am afraid I have no access to any files sent to Llama. So I cannot return your pretender file to you.

A general tip: if you did something wrong with a turn, just send in the revised orders turn in. It will overwrite your old turn on Llama. Perhaps the same works with a pretender.

The message about Jason cheating might be because his mods are not the same as the ones selected in Llama?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 04:44:18 PM
im good - i thought it couldnt find the game because i didnt have the pretender start up file - but i see my pretender in game and hes as kick ass as i remember
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:00:19 PM
I downloaded and installed all four, and the game shows them installed:

"Conceptual Balance Complete 1.94"
"Community Sprites Update 1.11"
Llama's version of "Streamers and Standards"
and "Upgraded Sprites"

All explicitly enabled, and all were enabled (except maybe "Upgraded Sprites" which I noticed hadn't been enabled yet earlier today before I received first turn) when I created my pretender.

Could be worse, I guess -- poking around for information, I ran into evidence that a major bug for Early Age Arco ramps the upkeep depending on how many other players there are. That hasn't happened (yet).


Looking back, I noticed that I sent a _1.2h pretender, since he was the one I recreated without the password, rather than 0.2h. I can't see why that would make any difference, but...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:04:50 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 10, 2013, 04:38:11 PMA general tip: if you did something wrong with a turn, just send in the revised orders turn in. It will overwrite your old turn on Llama. Perhaps the same works with a pretender.

It does; I originally sent my pretender with a password (because I thought that was supposed to be done for PBEM), and then resent without the password.

Okay, wait, I think I might see the problem. I sent the original pretender with a 0.2h name, but sent the replacement as 1.2h (I think). Crap. That might be it, even though the system showed it accepted the pretender with no problem.

(Or did I...? I can't remember clearly. I know because I saved the emails that I sent the 1.2h name pretender, and I know I had made that one to get rid of the password so that wouldn't trip up PBEM, but I don't see evidence I sent the 0.2h pretender first.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 10, 2013, 05:07:33 PM
Yes Llama is a bit finnicky with that.
You need to make sure you rename the resent files exactly like the old one.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 05:10:08 PM
are we going ahead - or are we given Jason the opportunity to sort his Pretender out?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 05:10:36 PM
I'm fine with a restart if necessary.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:11:08 PM
I dunno; looking back over this thread I only see evidence I sent in one pretender after removing his password, which would have been the 1.2h name. But Llama didn't have a problem with that; nor should it, it ought to accept age_faction_#.2h as a valid format. If it was going to have problems with 1.2h instead of 0.2h, wouldn't it have rejected my pretender from the beginning??

I hate to ask for a restart, but we're only one move in (or not even one move for some of us yet); I could at least try to send the pretender again.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Crap! I think I may have designed my original pretender with a mod off, or something! I went back to recreate it, after erasing my 0.2h and 1.2h files (so it would create completely fresh), and the tally didn't add up right. When I went to check, I noticed my pretender now has an introductory construction magic pick that wasn't there before!! (I couldn't get rid of it, so I didn't accidentally click it; and it's still there as part of the starting magic when I canceled and created a pretender again.)

The only thing I can think is that "Upgraded Sprites", which may not have been enabled when I designed the pretender, overwrites whatever CBC 1.94 adjusts. Or maybe I didn't have CBC on in the first place somehow. sigh.

Anyway, I've found solid evidence that it's a mod problem on my end. Hold up before we restart, though, as I may prefer whatever the system did to "fix" my submitted pretender--I can see already I won't be able to get what I wanted last time...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 10, 2013, 05:26:49 PM
cool, id prefer you sort it than go thru the game hamstrung by an error or disadvantaged by a weakened cornerstone of your tactics - have a dig around and let us know - i notice ubercat hasnt been in yet to confirm hes ok so we can wait

on the subject of hows, whats and wherefors - does anyone mind if we pool the collective knowledge here and start a newbie FAQ, just a rolling set of questions as they arise in the game? either here or in a thread to run along side this one
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 05:33:34 PM
Jason, I'm 90% certain that I created my pretender without any mods activated.  Sorry to complicate things, but that's the truth of it.

Like I said before, I just think pretender design is buggy as hell.  As soon as you start reversing options and trying other things you increase the likelihood of a bugged pretender, at least in my experience.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:46:17 PM
Okay, I've got my pretender set up as close as possible to how I thought I was sending the first time. Fortunately, I could reduce some magic I didn't really need, and arrive at a result that was slightly more efficient in final expenditure than the first one! (3 left over instead of 12 I think last time.)

I'll resend that when the game is reset.

Sorry for the modsoup goofiness.  >:(


Huw, I know for a fact that the pretender I sent for the game was created from scratch with no readjustments, because I was directly building a new one without a password (so I didn't have to readjust something back, I just dialed all the settings in to match my first one).

Whatever the situation was or is, I also know for a FACT that my pretender did not originally have one built-in unremovable earth magic, whereas now it does. That's a mod change, which would explain the error message: I sent a pretender designed without the mod (somehow) that didn't include something the mod-pretender included, leading to a discrepancy in the build-cost.

I'm sure it's my fault somehow; I just don't know how.  :-\ I installed the mods before doing anything else -- my guess at the moment is that I didn't enable them in the mod list, I only looked and saw them available.

Anyway, they're now enabled for sure.  :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 10, 2013, 06:03:28 PM
Don't sweat it mate; we haven't even finished turn 1 yet so a reset is no big deal. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 10, 2013, 08:07:40 PM
Ok, I can't even open my first turn without installing the damn Community Sprites Update Mod. Does someone have directions for installing this one? The author neglected to put them in a folder, unlike the other mods. All of the files are just loose, zipped up together including the .dm file. The readme has some vague instruction to pick and choose just the files you want. Obviously I can't do that, as choosing "none" clearly doesn't work.

Do I have to make my own folder for this one so it works like all the other mods? If so, what exactly did you guys name yours? I assume that the .dm file also has to be left out of that folder, just like the other mods .dm files are.

If we do a restart, can we leave this one out, please? The other mods are fine but this one is a mess.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 08:43:17 PM
The Community Sprites update is rather a twitchy thing anyway. Some of its sprites aren't enabled to start with and have to be manually enabled BY EVERYONE IN THE GAME; and I couldn't say for sure what actually is enabled even with it installed (and enabled). Then again, there are umpteen hundred sprites in the game, and except for the dragons and the phoenix (which don't start off activated) most of these aren't specific to the factions I'm playing with currently.

But anyway, it should be unzipped into Dom3's "mods" folder. Doing so should create a "Cmnt_Sprites_Update" subfolder (with stuff in it); a .dm of the same name; four png files showing the visual previews; and a text file explaining where everything came from and giving obscure instructions about how to activate the sprites that aren't yet activated.

Keep in mind that after a mod is installed, even though it is listed in-game in the mod viewer, the text for it has to be clicked to be "enabled". Trust me, this is important. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
Okay, if I understand the Community mod instructions properly, it starts with the following sprite modifications pre-activated.

Great Enchantress (one of two options)
Succubus
Palankasha
Vampire Queen (one of two options)
Lich Queen (the option with Nemes headdress not Nefertiti)
Vampire
Son of Shamshiel (only cleans up some stray pixels)
Siren (only cleans up some stray pixels)
Initiate of the Deep
Deep Seer
Great Seer of the Deep
Huskarl with spear
Huskarl with axe
Hirdman with spear
Hirdman with sword
Einhere
Herse
Archdruid
Archmage
Freak Lord

Everything else, including the dragons and the phoenix, are turned off by default (but may be modded by one of the other graphic mods of course).

The pngs however mention sprites the .dm file doesn't mention; and even though I've installed and enabled the mod, I know at least one maybe two sprites that ought to be activated which aren't. (Unless they're only activated in game, not during the pretender creation tool.)

I recommend not running the game with them enabled, even though a few make some noticeable improvements (especially the Archmage which now looks like Gandalf on Shadowfax {g}).
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Staging][Send in your Pretenders]
Post by: Nefaro on March 11, 2013, 12:14:59 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 08, 2013, 04:00:26 PM


you not fancy the 5 day one Nef?

Ha! No.

Even if I was ready to Mod Soup it, I wouldn't want to wait so long in between turns - was already wary of the regular one taking a year to finish.  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 02:34:36 AM
uber all i did, and by the looks of it, all anyone did was install the mod, unzip it the mod folder, take the contents of the folder and drop them outside of it into the /Dom3/Mod folder - so inside mods you will see the unzupped folder - Cmnty_Sprites_Update, the folder within that (now put straight into mods) - Community Sprite Update Mod v1.11 [Globu et al.], and from within the unzupped folder the - Cmnty_Sprites_Update.dm.

i havent done anything to it, not switched anything on/off, activated anything just dumped it in mods and it will appear in your mod preferences within the game - then just click it to switch it on
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 02:37:05 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 10, 2013, 05:46:17 PM
Okay, I've got my pretender set up as close as possible to how I thought I was sending the first time. Fortunately, I could reduce some magic I didn't really need, and arrive at a result that was slightly more efficient in final expenditure than the first one! (3 left over instead of 12 I think last time.)

I'll resend that when the game is reset.

Sorry for the modsoup goofiness.  >:(


Huw, I know for a fact that the pretender I sent for the game was created from scratch with no readjustments, because I was directly building a new one without a password (so I didn't have to readjust something back, I just dialed all the settings in to match my first one).

Whatever the situation was or is, I also know for a FACT that my pretender did not originally have one built-in unremovable earth magic, whereas now it does. That's a mod change, which would explain the error message: I sent a pretender designed without the mod (somehow) that didn't include something the mod-pretender included, leading to a discrepancy in the build-cost.

I'm sure it's my fault somehow; I just don't know how.  :-\ I installed the mods before doing anything else -- my guess at the moment is that I didn't enable them in the mod list, I only looked and saw them available.

Anyway, they're now enabled for sure.  :)

theres any easy option on Llama to roll the game back to 'waiting for pretenders' - im not going to touch it for fear it isnt that easy and let Yskonyn press the buttons, but i dont think its the end of the world - it would be nice to think you could clear out the lords folder and start again so Jason is assured hes definitely using the right one - but i guess this isnt possible
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 04:42:58 AM
No we cannot use the rollback feature. It is known to corrupt savegames.
But its no problem to flag this as ended and restart.
I'll create a new game called The_Big_Pretenders2
If you guys dont want to fiddle with mods, I can share my mod folder on Dropbox. Just copy and paste.
Only create your pretender with All mods active. The sprite mods alter some pretender graphics.

The new game will be up for accepting pretenders in a short bit.

Edit: the old game has now been deleted from Llama and the new one is up accepting pretenders: The_Big_Pretenders, Take 2 (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2)

You can download my modfolder from here: Mods Folder (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyb7d6lrf2qzuw0/IjGxJEdP-b)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:43:09 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 04:42:58 AM
No we cannot use the rollback feature. It is known to corrupt savegames.
But its no problem to flag this as ended and restart.
I'll create a new game called The_Big_Pretenders2
If you guys dont want to fiddle with mods, I can share my mod folder on Dropbox. Just copy and paste.
Only create your pretender with All mods active. The sprite mods alter some pretender graphics.

The new game will be up for accepting pretenders in a short bit.

Edit: the old game has now been deleted from Llama and the new one is up accepting pretenders: The_Big_Pretenders, Take 2 (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2)

You can download my modfolder from here: Mods Folder (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyb7d6lrf2qzuw0/IjGxJEdP-b)

youre awesome Yskonyn - thanks for this

So, err i won the first one yeah? cool
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 05:54:01 AM
Yup you shall be crowned the King and if you have seen or read Game of Thrones you know what that means... :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:56:10 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 05:54:01 AM
Yup you shall be crowned the King and if you have seen or read Game of Thrones you know what that means... :)

yeah

thanks!

presumably i can just up load the current lord in folder again?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 05:57:26 AM
Yes if you had it right the first time you can.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 08:00:38 AM
Yay, I lose!  ;D (Cause I would rather be alive than dead, 'live than dead / pardon me but have you seen my head, seen my head?)

That was a couple of hours ago, just before 5 am my time, so I'll have to wait until after work. Maybe I can sneak in at lunch and resubmit the pretender, though.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:01:07 AM
resent - man, i had a corner position on the map too - thought this would be a strong starting position
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
I was more central, but rather liked it anyway; a good mix of woods and plains.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:28:27 AM
what does a province with a crown above it mean?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 11, 2013, 09:34:06 AM
I think that signifies a capital, i.e. Where a pretender started.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:37:25 AM
could have sworn it was in one next door to me - thought there were serious goodies to be had
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 10:27:52 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:37:25 AM
could have sworn it was in one next door to me - thought there were serious goodies to be had

Well there is! A whole empire of goodies in fact! :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 10:31:48 AM
lol - quick question, the first time round Llamaserver sent me a mail saying 'ive got your pretender', but not this time - just wondered if it was coming.

On the other hand, Llamaserver shows all pretenders in

edit: no it doesnt, im looking at the old email - what a spanner!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 11, 2013, 11:50:06 AM
I did not receive a notice on mine either.
Funny Llama snag.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 12:04:49 PM
cool - as long as were good

goddamit it im ready to play this game!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 11, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Three pretenders had been sent to the new game so far, and now it says there are none? I have to go to work in a couple of minutes, but will try resending mine again.

BTW, I copied the Mods file in place of mine and the community mod has installed OK.

Edit: That's weird. Now they're back! Ah well. Not going to worry about it.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 11, 2013, 01:37:07 PM
Yskonyn, thanks for the quick turnaround on getting the new game up and running.  Will submit my pretender in the next couple of hours.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 02:04:25 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:37:25 AM
could have sworn it was in one next door to me - thought there were serious goodies to be had

Same here.  ???


I forgot missed going to the house at lunch to upload my pretender, guys. Sorry.  :-[
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 02:40:10 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 02:04:25 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 09:37:25 AM
could have sworn it was in one next door to me - thought there were serious goodies to be had

Same here.  ???


I forgot missed going to the house at lunch to upload my pretender, guys. Sorry.  :-[

fear not - theres Huw too
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 11, 2013, 03:27:40 PM
Pretender submitted.  Let's rock!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 03:42:23 PM
the crowd turn in unison to Jason 'Pretender fluffer' Pratt

on a side note i guarantee the frosty a**hole of the world that is Niefelheim has nothing on the Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes!!!

Living it luxury style this week! and if that wasnt bad enough its at a top secret launch event for the new Skoda - sob!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 11, 2013, 04:20:10 PM
Bring one back for me, mate. I wudnae mind a Skoda Yeti  :-*
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 11, 2013, 04:20:10 PM
Bring one back for me, mate. I wudnae mind a Skoda Yeti  :-*

much more secret than that!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 05:08:43 PM
Looks like Llama is in the process of sending out the first 2h files. Let us pray... (mine hasn't arrived inbox yet.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 11, 2013, 05:15:37 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 11, 2013, 04:20:10 PM
Bring one back for me, mate. I wudnae mind a Skoda Yeti  :-*

much more secret than that!

Ooo!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 05:08:43 PM
Looks like Llama is in the process of sending out the first 2h files. Let us pray... (mine hasn't arrived inbox yet.)

havent got it yet
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 05:47:10 PM
hmmm noone got 'thanks for uploading your pretender mails', and no turn yet (well Jason and I), i wonder if the email function has gone awry?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 06:07:41 PM
Yes, tis weird. I did get an email back quickly saying that I had forgotten to send my pretender to any game! (I had left out the game title in the subject line.) Never got an email back acknowledging pretender receipt after I resent with the game as the subject line -- although the Llamaserver subsequently flipped over to "waiting for 2h". Also, I haven't gotten my move yet (6pm US Central standard.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 11, 2013, 06:15:46 PM
No turn here yet, although it did acknowledge my pretender.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 06:18:44 PM
Still no turn, still hasn't acknowledged pretender (by email).
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 06:29:44 PM
i wonder if yskonyn needs to press the big 'turn resend' button, or heaven forbid set up a new game - ill defer to his knowledge, i cant find anything in the FAQ about it not sending out turns
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 06:41:45 PM
Still nothing.

I'm going to play with my new werewolf trapping lumberjacks. I'll check back in soon unless I forget to.  >:(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 11, 2013, 06:47:49 PM
hopefully its all sorted by tomorrow!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 07:31:01 PM
Still nothing.

It's okay and I'm a lumberjack! -- wait, I think I have that backwards...

(Also, I'm Jaques, who isn't the lumberjack. It makes sense in context.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 11, 2013, 07:51:59 PM
I just got home from work and also had no turn waiting although my pretender had been accepted. I requested a turn resend on the server and received it shortly after. I suggest giving that a try. http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2 (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 11, 2013, 10:28:36 PM
I was going to ask for a 6 hour extension, since I've got to hit the sack but my turn still hasn't arrived (after sending the turn request to Llama) and at six hours behind GMT the expiration would be shortly after 3PM here, before I even get off work.

But then I saw that the killdate for the turn was Wednesday, not Tuesday. :) (Lord, I hope the server resends my turn before too late tomorrow night!!)


On the other hand, I've killed several wolves and werewolves, so the night hasn't been a total loss.  8)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 01:38:38 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 11, 2013, 07:51:59 PM
I just got home from work and also had no turn waiting although my pretender had been accepted. I requested a turn resend on the server and received it shortly after. I suggest giving that a try. http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2 (http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=The_Big_Pretenders2)

I've requested a turn resend - fingers crossed
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 01:46:06 AM
That was quick - turn received, ill resend everyone elses too - except uber and i
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 01:53:09 AM
Got mine.  Will send it back in this evening. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 02:39:58 AM
ah good it worked - i sent jasons and yskonyns too - its on

Uber - i take it there were no Jasons been cheating again comments?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 03:07:01 AM
I just took a quick sneaky peeky before work 8) and there was no mention of cheating. \o/

Also I have a worse starting position this time. :(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 04:22:59 AM
 I suppose that cancels out your kick ass faction then

:P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 12, 2013, 05:27:40 AM
I got no less than 2 resends in my inbox! You guys have been busy! :P

Anyway, the interval is set to 48 hours by default by Llama. Only after the game has started you can alter it back to 24 which will kick in for the next turn in line, 2 in our case.
So enjoy the time as long as you have it, from here on we will pick up the pace, gents! :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:30:03 AM
woohoo - its frost giant stomping time!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 07:28:05 AM
My turn indeed sits in my mailbox this morning!

...taunting me.


...with every. single. quarter. hour. I'm. here..........

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fblowup6ba.gif&hash=85ccba3ae57458d5b42f2c4a016e73a58858cca0)


(Good to hear the computer doesn't think I'm cheating anymore, though!  ::) )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 07:38:01 AM
never doubted you for a second Jason


although ill be keeping my eye on you in any diplomatic conversations!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 01:21:50 PM
Di.... plo-matic? What's that?

YOU'RE INSULTING MY SANITY, AREN'T YOU!! I AM NOT DI-PLOLAR!!



;D

(Three hours, 8 minutes, plus about another 10 minutes to close up and drive home, another three to get inside, upstairs, boot computer fully... um... (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fbawling.gif&hash=96394a8852e1b8399d7ba8b0a721f3c769b2083b)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fbawling.gif&hash=96394a8852e1b8399d7ba8b0a721f3c769b2083b)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fhypno1.gif&hash=600a3f9599604229bc696ba17c2c41d4f5e43b77)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fhyper.gif&hash=e4dedd082d5e67488b38f7fcb01c4bb4610c9882)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fhurray%255B1%255D.gif&hash=8d4bb32ec520363076326bd0970c1a157ce007d5) Three hours, 4 minutes, plus... (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fbawling.gif&hash=96394a8852e1b8399d7ba8b0a721f3c769b2083b))
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 01:24:46 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:30:03 AM
woohoo - its frost giant stomping time!

Sure, I can take five minutes out of my day to stomp all over your frost giants!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 01:29:28 PM
^^ You and what Roman Army?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 02:56:05 PM
turn sent - not the best start up area but itll do, and there is a province 2 away with a crown in again - im heading to the manual
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 04:52:55 PM
Christ.  I'm right next to someone this time, and most of the surrounding provinces suck.

Oh well, turn submitted for what it's worth.  We're only waiting for one more now!  It's so exciting!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 04:53:32 PM
This is an excellent map by the way - I just wish we'd been a bit more spaced out.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 12, 2013, 05:00:38 PM
The map is randomly generated by the game, so that module does a good job. :)
Lesson for next time, though, is to let it make more provinces.
Oh well, a cutthroat game is nice too. Let the diplo flow, yo!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:34:55 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 04:52:55 PM
Christ.  I'm right next to someone this time, and most of the surrounding provinces suck.

Oh well, turn submitted for what it's worth.  We're only waiting for one more now!  It's so exciting!

is it me? has your moustache gone white?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 05:39:23 PM
Heh, although I was last in for T1, I was first in for T2... ;D

I attribute this to my efficient experience lack of much I can do to win efficient experience at the game.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:57:11 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 04:52:55 PM
Christ.  I'm right next to someone this time, and most of the surrounding provinces suck.

Oh well, turn submitted for what it's worth.  We're only waiting for one more now!  It's so exciting!

oh i see DAVE!!!!! like that is it?!?!?

was going to do the turn tonight but ive got too much s*** to do in game already!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 06:01:43 PM
Incidentally, the Llamaserver says that Turn 2 still must be turned in by 22:03 GMT on Wednesday March 13th.

So don't anyone get caught short!--the timetable hasn't adjusted forward any yet!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 06:22:23 PM
Yeah I think its now 24 hours from when it rolled the turn out! Presumably if we all reply by six am tomorrow that's the new 24 hour starter
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 12, 2013, 06:32:06 PM
That is the confusing part I tried to explain earlier; The 24 hrs start when Llama pushes the turn out the door. So todays deadline is not the Same as tomorrows deadline.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 12, 2013, 06:40:51 PM
Actually, today's deadline is the same as yesterday's deadline!--probably because yesterday's was 48 hours ahead (by Llamaserver default), and turn 2 started more than 24 hours from the original deadline. Thus the new 24 hour deadline would have been within the original 48 hour deadline, in this case.

Or that's my guess. I sent my turn at 5:05 pm Central US standard, which is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean, thus at 21:05 GMT Tuesday. The system generated our new turns immediately (I received mine one minute later). That should have set the clock for 21:06 GMT Wed; but instead it's (still, isn't it?) set for 22:03 GMT Wed.


Update: never mind, when I checked Llamaserver's current clock, I'm five hours behind. 5pm = 17:00 + 5 hours = 22:00 (plus apparently a slight difference in their system clock's and CServe's.)

I blame daylight savings time...  :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 07:12:09 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:57:11 PM
oh i see DAVE!!!!! like that is it?!?!?

That's Dave the Saviour, the Shroud, to you!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 12, 2013, 08:04:27 PM
All the turns are in except Niefelheim. UCG will have the excitement of going twice. He can send in his turn, wait a second, and then take the next one. I always enjoyed that when I happened to be last when I played MP 5 years ago.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 03:02:45 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 12, 2013, 07:12:09 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 12, 2013, 05:57:11 PM
oh i see DAVE!!!!! like that is it?!?!?

That's Dave the Saviour, the Shroud, to you!

lol - im not too happy about been the 'Great Afterthought' to be honest
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 03:03:26 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 12, 2013, 08:04:27 PM
All the turns are in except Niefelheim. UCG will have the excitement of going twice. He can send in his turn, wait a second, and then take the next one. I always enjoyed that when I happened to be last when I played MP 5 years ago.

should be this morning unless anyone wants me to wait
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 03:02:45 AM
lol - im not too happy about been the 'Great Afterthought' to be honest

Hahaha, is that your title?  That's classic!

Edit: You have six pieces of cheese beneath your name now!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 04:43:24 AM
I've achieved something in life at last!

So did you send the ingame message or has it been triggered by our proximity
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 05:20:24 AM
I sent it in-game.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 13, 2013, 05:25:19 AM
Huw is throwing threats all over it seems...

Burn the heretic! Purge the infidel!  >:(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 05:29:48 AM
sigh of relief!!!

up until about 10 mins ago i thought we were next to each other and that the game thought he was going to kick my ass and auto generated a 'youre about to squished' message

LMAO - its on Huw!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 06:10:55 AM
quick question before submitting turn - do Indies attack you? and is a garrison still a garrison without a commander - will they still perform garrison duties without one?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 13, 2013, 06:14:16 AM
1 - I know for sure they do not.

2 - I am not sure, but I think they do, but suffer a morale penalty when damaged.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 06:24:09 AM
thanks - turn leaving shortly
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 07:06:16 AM
My Jotun Herse commander flush with his first victory has entered the Hall of Fame with................

UNEQUALED OBESITY

fear my folds!!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 07:51:50 AM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=5134.0
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 13, 2013, 08:58:42 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 06:10:55 AM
quick question before submitting turn - do Indies attack you? and is a garrison still a garrison without a commander - will they still perform garrison duties without one?

Garrisons are provided their own minor commander if you get the garrison level over 10, and at over 20 they get a second commander. Capitols start off garrisoned over 20, so don't worry.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 13, 2013, 09:08:22 AM
Also, I think my diddly little first commander just entered the Hall of Fame with HEROIC STUPIDITY!

After running the hell away.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 02:15:16 PM
Man, I'm completely surrounded by cavalry and heavy infantry!  It's gonna take a while to start claiming territory.  I suppose I could send Dave into the fray, but he's busy researching!

I've also realised I need to finish reading the manual.  I still have loads of questions about how all of this works.  Oh, and also, unless I'm mistaken it seems that crowns don't necessarily denote capitals.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 02:39:28 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 02:15:16 PM
Man, I'm completely surrounded by cavalry and heavy infantry!  It's gonna take a while to start claiming territory.  I suppose I could send Dave into the fray, but he's busy researching!

I've also realised I need to finish reading the manual.  I still have loads of questions about how all of this works.  Oh, and also, unless I'm mistaken it seems that crowns don't necessarily denote capitals.

get your damn hands off my crown province - whatever it means
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 02:39:28 PM
get your damn hands off my crown province - whatever it means

We're coming for you first!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 02:39:28 PM
get your damn hands off my crown province - whatever it means

We're coming for you first!

inserts thumbs in ears, waggles hands, blows raspberry
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 13, 2013, 03:19:01 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 02:15:16 PM
Man, I'm completely surrounded by cavalry and heavy infantry!  It's gonna take a while to start claiming territory.  I suppose I could send Dave into the fray, but he's busy researching!



Instead of throwing out empty threats, you could think about the role mighty Caelum might play in your 'problem scenario'.
We can be dependable allies.
So sad Dave had to run his mouth like that. Tsk. Tsk.
Oh well. His head probably looks awesome on our icy spikes.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 04:10:21 PM
And why would the all-powerful Dave need an alliance with your puny little band?  Your death will be particularly slow and nasty, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 04:14:49 PM
oh dear oh dear  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 13, 2013, 04:28:25 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 02:39:28 PM
get your damn hands off my crown province - whatever it means

That sounds like a euphamism.


Also, turn 4 should be arriving very shortly.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 05:02:39 PM
i can only say its a good job Mum'Rah is immortal - he just got his ass kicked - heavy cavalry hits harder than i thought!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 05:25:41 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 05:02:39 PM
i can only say its a good job Mum'Rah is immortal - he just got his ass kicked - heavy cavalry hits harder than i thought!!!

Yeah!  Are you surrounded by the buggers too?

Having said that, I just won a battle against them in which they were decimating me...but as soon as they took some casualties they ran away.  Is that because they didn't have a commander?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 05:31:08 PM
i think so - scout report said 10 units - 30 more moved in as i moved my 8 in!!!

it wasnt pretty!

must try and slow down!! im trying to research, site search, war, campaign and forge with ummm - not enough people yet!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 13, 2013, 06:22:01 PM
Waiting for Caelum and Mictlan.

Any chance of that happening tonight, or can I safely go off and do other things? (I could still safely go off until tomorrow afternoon, but I'd naturally rather get my turn in asap just to be sure.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 06:29:03 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 13, 2013, 06:22:01 PM
Waiting for Caelum and Mictlan.

Any chance of that happening tonight, or can I safely go off and do other things? (I could still safely go off until tomorrow afternoon, but I'd naturally rather get my turn in asap just to be sure.)

i think yskonyn likes his beauty sleep
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 13, 2013, 06:35:55 PM
Geek, apparently scout reports are 50-200% inaccurate, that would explain the battle you mentioned.  The number of units listed in a scouted province is always the minimum...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 13, 2013, 06:55:25 PM
I just submitted Mictlans turn. Wow, we're moving right along!  :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 14, 2013, 01:31:51 PM
drrrrum, drrrrum, drrrrum, drrrrum, drrrrum, drrrrum
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 14, 2013, 02:03:41 PM
This bloody game just completely locked up my PC!  I couldn't do anything except reset it!  >:(  >:(  >:(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 14, 2013, 02:06:15 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 14, 2013, 02:03:41 PM
This bloody game just completely locked up my PC!  I couldn't do anything except reset it!  >:(  >:(  >:(

yeah - hang on i think theres something wrong

edit: no, im good, redownloaded and im ok
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 05:29:45 PM
Wow, that was a fast turn 5. Just waiting for Ubermict again!

Huw, are you okay? Llama seems to think you've submitted your turn 5...  ???
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 14, 2013, 05:47:02 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 05:29:45 PM
Huw, are you okay? Llama seems to think you've submitted your turn 5...  ???

Yes thanks mate.  It was fine after a reset.  I just had to vent because I hate it when stuff locks up my PC!

Yep I'm all ready for turn 6!  This is fun!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 07:02:39 PM
This is a slaughter!  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 14, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 05:29:45 PM
Wow, that was a fast turn 5. Just waiting for Ubermict again!

Huw, are you okay? Llama seems to think you've submitted your turn 5...  ???

Again?  ???
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 14, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 05:29:45 PM
Wow, that was a fast turn 5. Just waiting for Ubermict again!

Again?  ???

Wait, did I say "again"? I meant... "a gaaaain". Which as everyone knows means "to profit".
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 04:36:57 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 14, 2013, 07:02:39 PM
This is a slaughter!  ;D

By you or on you?!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 08:24:22 AM
....next to me?

Yes, that sounds sufficiently vague enough. Next to me.  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 08:29:45 AM
lol - ill check the hall of fame see if any dead arco heroes turn up!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 15, 2013, 11:06:24 AM
Guys I just had a Roster change and need to go on a short tour of three days.
I will upload my turn in a few hours so the next turn gets pushed out the door, but will pause the game after that until I am back.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

lol - no worries - gives ME a chance at least to read up on magic that im seriously struggling with, and retweak me plans for domination

oh and design my other pretender
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 01:43:41 PM
WEREWOLVES!!!



At the moment, werewolves are my answer to everything.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
lol - no worries - gives ME a chance at least to read up on magic that im seriously struggling with, and retweak me plans for domination

Magic had me scratching my head for ages, until I finally found a key mechanic explained in the appendix!  WTF?  Oh well, at least I found it eventually...after reading the whole chapter on magic, two wikis, and two FAQs...

I think we're going to have to start the FAQ thread you mentioned, because I still have no clue about lots of aspects of the game.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 02:17:59 PM
lol - yeah i know - i was like 'im a Death 9 pretender!!!!! why can i only cast 'grow daffodils'?' until i figured the schools and research
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 02:38:01 PM
Were they giant death daffodils of doom?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 02:54:21 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 02:38:01 PM
Were they giant death daffodils of doom?

no just little girly yellow ones, you know, the ones with the orange bit in the middle!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 15, 2013, 11:06:24 AM
Guys I just had a Roster change and need to go on a short tour of three days.
I will upload my turn in a few hours so the next turn gets pushed out the door, but will pause the game after that until I am back.

The new turn says its to be in by tomorrow - is that right?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 04:43:07 PM
Having just sent in my turn, it looks as though Ysk didn't get his turn out on time before he had to leave. Too bad; hope his mission goes well, though.

Consequently, he left a delay until Wed March 20, 19:13 GMT. Most likely he'll be back long before then and sending in his turn (but from what he said not until Sunday.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 04:43:07 PM
Having just sent in my turn, it looks as though Ysk didn't get his turn out on time before he had to leave. Too bad; hope his mission goes well, though.

Consequently, he left a delay until Wed March 20, 19:13 GMT. Most likely he'll be back long before then and sending in his turn (but from what he said not until Sunday.)

surely he did get his turn in - thats what triggered us all receiving turn 7
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 05:22:17 PM
and now we wait for him to come back, do his turn and well all receive the next mail?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 05:22:44 PM
Ah, yep, I lost a step there. (I mean mentally not really.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 05:24:43 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 15, 2013, 05:22:44 PM
Ah, yep, I lost a step there. (I mean mentally not really.)

together we'll make it JP!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 15, 2013, 11:36:11 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 13, 2013, 06:10:55 AM
quick question before submitting turn - do Indies attack you? and is a garrison still a garrison without a commander - will they still perform garrison duties without one?

Ysk said that indies don't attack you, but they certainly do.  Just not from neighboring provinces, I think.  Seems to be a random event.

I've seen them invade my provinces before but I'm not exactly sure of the mechanic.  I've seen the announcement in my turn messages regarding Independents attacking, and often taking one over if it didn't have a lot of PD on it.  It seems to be a random event, and they may also weight their target towards lower-PD provinces.  Also witnessed a couple Indie attacks on nearby AI nations, too.  :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 15, 2013, 11:44:50 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
lol - no worries - gives ME a chance at least to read up on magic that im seriously struggling with, and retweak me plans for domination

Magic had me scratching my head for ages, until I finally found a key mechanic explained in the appendix!  WTF?  Oh well, at least I found it eventually...after reading the whole chapter on magic, two wikis, and two FAQs...

I think we're going to have to start the FAQ thread you mentioned, because I still have no clue about lots of aspects of the game.

The magic system is definitely the deep end of the pool.  There's a huge amount of spells, and a fair amount of variety in mixing & matching crafted magic items on your Leaders.  One big hurdle in understanding how to maximize Magic-spamming is getting your Spellcasting Encumbrance and Reinvigoration to a good point where they're gaining only a small amount of extra fatigue, and regaining it as fast as possible, which entails tailoring your magic item loadouts quite specifically for each individual along with keeping them in some extra gems and programming their lead-off spells so they can cruise through the rest of the turns with the AI running them (and hopefully not tiring them out so much that they start sucking).

The next big hurdle for me is messing with the Communal Casting in the mid-to-late game.  I've not even tried it yet but read through the general concepts enough to have an idea.  That's where you pull out the big guns!  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 16, 2013, 02:43:07 AM
Thanks for the explanation, Nef.  One thing that really had me puzzled was how many gems were required for a spell.  The only place I could find the info was page 226 of the manual, in the appendix:

QuoteSpells costing 100 fatigue or greater require one gem of the primary path. For every full 100 additional fatigue, a spell requires another gem. So for a spell
of 700 fatigue, like undead mastery, 7 gems are required (plus several more are probably advisable just for fatigue reduction).

Why isn't that in the chapter on, you know, magic?!  :o
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 16, 2013, 06:01:20 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 15, 2013, 11:44:50 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 15, 2013, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 15, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
lol - no worries - gives ME a chance at least to read up on magic that im seriously struggling with, and retweak me plans for domination

Magic had me scratching my head for ages, until I finally found a key mechanic explained in the appendix!  WTF?  Oh well, at least I found it eventually...after reading the whole chapter on magic, two wikis, and two FAQs...

I think we're going to have to start the FAQ thread you mentioned, because I still have no clue about lots of aspects of the game.

The magic system is definitely the deep end of the pool.  There's a huge amount of spells, and a fair amount of variety in mixing & matching crafted magic items on your Leaders.  One big hurdle in understanding how to maximize Magic-spamming is getting your Spellcasting Encumbrance and Reinvigoration to a good point where they're gaining only a small amount of extra fatigue, and regaining it as fast as possible, which entails tailoring your magic item loadouts quite specifically for each individual along with keeping them in some extra gems and programming their lead-off spells so they can cruise through the rest of the turns with the AI running them (and hopefully not tiring them out so much that they start sucking).

The next big hurdle for me is messing with the Communal Casting in the mid-to-late game.  I've not even tried it yet but read through the general concepts enough to have an idea.  That's where you pull out the big guns!  ;D

communion and sabbath - blew my mind reading that!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 16, 2013, 09:16:54 AM
My turn was indeed submitted.
Llama is a bit weird when you try to control the hosting interval. For example, it did not accept my postponement request.
Instead I have now lengthened the hosting interval, but this does require me to keep tabs on things because once hosted I will stale.
And I am not sure how well the system works with shortening the interval, therefore I need to be careful with choosing a time.

Anyway, thanks for pointing out my half truth there, Nef ! You are completely correct.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 16, 2013, 10:11:30 AM
 :o :o :o

subterfuge!!!

you shall be viewed with the narrow eyed suspicion with which i look at the ahem...... Arco contestant
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 17, 2013, 05:39:55 PM
"NOT PARANOID ENOUGH!!" -- Mad-Eye Moody
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 17, 2013, 07:16:08 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 17, 2013, 05:39:55 PM
"NOT PARANOID ENOUGH!!" -- Mad-Eye Moody



(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTNjh_M7Pp0%2FUQm1KcD8luI%2FAAAAAAAANHs%2FVkHLzcSE-Z4%2Fs1600%2Fcoming_to_get_you.jpg&hash=fdff7ecaf3ffc2a574d62c0c89cfd26c610a0527)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Martok on March 18, 2013, 05:41:39 AM
Again, I just have to say that reading this thread is very entertaining.  8) 

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 18, 2013, 05:53:53 AM
Quote from: Martok on March 18, 2013, 05:41:39 AM
Again, I just have to say that reading this thread is very entertaining.  8)

its the hysteria of waiting 3 days for the next turn Martok - its a carefully weaved plot between Jason and Yskonyn

i wouldnt trust them if i were you

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 18, 2013, 10:58:32 AM
Mwhuhahaha!
Yes, yes! Your mind is mine to devour indeed! :D

Expect the game to continue soon (as in when I figure out how kickstart Llama again)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 18, 2013, 01:25:59 PM
Llamaserver is under maintenance at the moment.
There is a problem with it reaching the mailservers.
Games will not host until it gets fixed. Nothing we can do about it.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 18, 2013, 01:46:26 PM
I'm going to wait until the game is over before producing an AAR, since Geek is doing one while we play.  I'll be keeping notes throughout though.  In fact, I'm going to do it in a style that I've seen elsewhere, and punctuate my notes with thoughts from after the game is complete - hopefully it will then act as a learning material for someone as well.

Geek, what's the best way of taking screenshots?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 18, 2013, 02:19:00 PM
Fraps works for me - free and easy then convert to jpeg and use imageshack - that's my method

What if the maintenance runs passed Wednesday? Can you still adjust the game time?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 18, 2013, 03:04:11 PM
Huh.  I wonder if there's a Linux version of Fraps.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 18, 2013, 03:36:25 PM
I would suggest using a little program called Bandicam instead of Fraps.
It does everything Fraps does, but concerning video it makes much smaller files and keep performance unaffected while recording.
No idea wether it would work on Linux, though.

Don't worry, the interval has been changed already. Llama will pause hosting until the issue has been fixed. After that normal interval will continue again.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 18, 2013, 03:38:48 PM
any clues on how long - gnashing me teeth and trying to hold off starting an SP!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 18, 2013, 03:51:09 PM
Nope. It's just a message on the game page over at Llama. Nothing further.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 18, 2013, 07:58:51 PM
For what it's worth, I finally got the 8th turn sent in. (Had a project I had to complete before I left the office today, ran very late.)

Llama says we're still missing a couple of people, but if the mailout server is down for a few days there's no rush I guess.


...

........


Anyone for a game of Solium Infernum?  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 18, 2013, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 18, 2013, 07:58:51 PM



Anyone for a game of Solium Infernum?  ;D

LOL!

I was just thinking to myself two days ago, "maybe I should bust out Solium Infernum and get acquainted again?"   ;D

Still haven't done it, however.  So .. much.. to.. play.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 19, 2013, 01:44:34 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 18, 2013, 07:58:51 PM
Anyone for a game of Solium Infernum?  ;D

Ha!  I already tried that last year, and I think only one person showed any interest! :(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 05:26:38 AM
maintenance notice has gone - wooooohooooooo - turn sent in - bring it back on!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 09:27:39 AM
FAQ round 2:

so i have a province 2 away from my capital - it has no fort - do i get ANY of its resources and cash or is it just burning away because there is no fort attached there?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 19, 2013, 10:15:25 AM
You get both. The cash you can spend anywhere. The resources, though, can only be spent in that region for units indigenous to that space.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 10:31:36 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 19, 2013, 10:15:25 AM
You get both. The cash you can spend anywhere. The resources, though, can only be spent in that region for units indigenous to that space.

in which case whats all this tosh about forts providing admin bonuses?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 19, 2013, 10:38:35 AM
i think this only applies to adjacent provinces to the fort, not 2 tiles away.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 10:48:08 AM
so i get 45% of everything in the next province along, but 100% of everything in the province 2 away?  ???
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 19, 2013, 11:37:53 AM
Production is also a factor of unrest in an area, and how the area is being affected locally by scales.

But the point to a fort is that faction specific units (although not capitol specific units) can be made there. So it's important to be able to divert resources from adjacent territories to the fort, since otherwise you're stuck making only what's available locally in the province. Whereas with a fort, I get the benefit of some of the surrounding area production capability to make sceptics.

... ......... not that I'm flooding everyone's area with sceptics.  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 11:40:25 AM
i see now - thanks guys
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 19, 2013, 11:46:28 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 10:31:36 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on March 19, 2013, 10:15:25 AM
You get both. The cash you can spend anywhere. The resources, though, can only be spent in that region for units indigenous to that space.

in which case whats all this tosh about forts providing admin bonuses?

You get a small baseline amount even from territories that aren't next to one of your forts (IIRC?) but having one in or adjacent will give it a good boost, of course.  ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 11:47:45 AM
so every 2 provinces away from a fort - build another fort
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 19, 2013, 12:01:32 PM
Sure, if you can afford to. You may want to check what's available in each region, though. If you find one with some cool units, such as amazons, you may not want to be sucking alot of the resources out of that space into one or more adjacent forts. Might be better to put one IN that space.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 19, 2013, 12:02:29 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 19, 2013, 11:37:53 AM
... ......... not that I'm flooding everyone's area with sceptics.  ;D

That's OK. I love skeptics. I happen to be one.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 19, 2013, 02:20:08 PM
Mental note: don't send sceptics to Ubercat... (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Foldie.gif&hash=afafcea7bccb0c20c447c6bc25a0138ff4bcae7f)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 19, 2013, 02:45:20 PM
Hmpf.. Darn heavy cavalry trampled over my carefully scripted invigorated, awe inspiring, shockwave dealing army! But but but... Thats not fair! My army is lead by a Hero!

*pout*
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 19, 2013, 03:12:32 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 19, 2013, 02:45:20 PM
Hmpf.. Darn heavy cavalry trampled over my carefully scripted invigorated, awe inspiring, shockwave dealing army! But but but... Thats not fair! My army is lead by a Hero!

*pout*

chortle

been there

done that!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 19, 2013, 03:43:21 PM
Yeah you're in good company, Ysk.  These damn indies are swines.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 02:18:24 AM
A notice: I will be in Egypt from the 22nd till the 25th.I will have access to these forums and the Llamaserver, but unfortunately not to the game itself.
I will delay the game during that time, gents.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 20, 2013, 07:47:49 AM
I'm probably going to be away from my Dom3 computer almost all Saturday through no earlier than Sunday afternoon myself.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 08:09:56 AM
Caelum hails Arco and Ermor. Check your email please.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 08:13:20 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 08:09:56 AM
Caelum hails Arco and Ermor. Check your email please.

uh oh - a mictlan/niefelheim v ermor/arco and caleum schism?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 08:30:17 AM
Wouldn't you like to know? :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 09:18:18 AM
faq number 3 - my home province is already considered site searched isnt it?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
Just check ye olde stats on the province info panel. It does begin with a certain amount having been searched, yeah.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 10:42:43 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
Just check ye olde stats on the province info panel. It does begin with a certain amount having been searched, yeah.

cool - but can it be searched more or is it considered searched to the max as its home?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 20, 2013, 11:43:03 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 10:42:43 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
Just check ye olde stats on the province info panel. It does begin with a certain amount having been searched, yeah.

cool - but can it be searched more or is it considered searched to the max as its home?

I think it usually depends on how the map creator has it set up.  It looks to default without any extra sites in your start location, but it depends on the map you're playing.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 20, 2013, 11:44:14 AM
No, it's already max-searched (including for holy sites). I'm pretty sure the in-game map creator doesn't affect this.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 02:15:05 PM
when do you guys get worried about unrest 20? 20? 40? 50?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 02:19:07 PM
Well, at 100 recruitment becomes impossible.  If you're letting the game manage the taxes in the province, that can be a useful indicator; if the tax rate gets too low, allow the unrest to ease off.

Acquiring some juicy blood slaves, eh?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 02:21:25 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 02:19:07 PM
Well, at 100 recruitment becomes impossible.  If you're letting the game manage the taxes in the province, that can be a useful indicator; if the tax rate gets too low, allow the unrest to ease off.

Acquiring some juicy blood slaves, eh?

nope just money - i needs money!!!!! bumping tax up little by little but always need more
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 20, 2013, 03:55:33 PM
Unrest also affects production, and the chance of local uprisings (i.e. being attacked by an spontaneously generated army of independents).

Personally, I recommend you don't worry about unrest until around... 60. Maybe 75.

(But that's because I want to win.  ;D)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 04:03:50 PM
Remember that you can order an army to patrol a province so you can significantly increase your tax while keeping unrest under control.
Some units are especially good at this, but I wont spoil anything. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 04:03:50 PM
Remember that you can order an army to patrol a province so you can significantly increase your tax while keeping unrest under control.

This reduces population as well as unrest.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 04:15:45 PM
Yeah so?  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 20, 2013, 04:30:00 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 04:03:50 PM
Remember that you can order an army to patrol a province so you can significantly increase your tax while keeping unrest under control.

This reduces population as well as unrest.

Not by much. Well, not by much if you catch it early.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2013, 04:39:07 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on March 20, 2013, 04:15:45 PM
Yeah so?  ;D

:D

You are a bad person.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 20, 2013, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 02:15:05 PM
when do you guys get worried about unrest 20? 20? 40? 50?

Pitchforks & torches.  :P



(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn3.hark.com%2Fimages%2F000%2F439%2F892%2F439892%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=bf4a8ad854804f388b11481d9fe95193798483dd)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 21, 2013, 02:56:03 AM
Lunatics!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on March 21, 2013, 02:19:36 PM
Ok guys my two turns have been sent.
I have now delayed the game until I get back.

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 21, 2013, 02:22:14 PM
Thanks Ysk.  Have a safe trip.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 21, 2013, 03:32:17 PM
yup, happy landings
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 21, 2013, 03:38:06 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on March 20, 2013, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 20, 2013, 02:15:05 PM
when do you guys get worried about unrest 20? 20? 40? 50?

Pitchforks & torches.  :P



(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn3.hark.com%2Fimages%2F000%2F439%2F892%2F439892%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=bf4a8ad854804f388b11481d9fe95193798483dd)

One of the funniest films EVAH!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 21, 2013, 03:52:39 PM
is that you?

you know, in the pic!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 21, 2013, 03:53:51 PM
I'm just off-screen to the left.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 21, 2013, 03:54:23 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 21, 2013, 03:53:51 PM
I'm just off-screen to the left.

this man looks just like you
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 21, 2013, 03:56:19 PM
..there is a superficial resemblance, I'll grant you that.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 21, 2013, 06:40:26 PM
What movie is that?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 21, 2013, 08:09:48 PM
Young Frankenstein, I think.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 22, 2013, 07:35:11 AM
elephants?? who said elephants were allowed?!

:-[
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 23, 2013, 06:27:08 AM
This is ridiculous.  We're only a few turns in and already I'm paralysed with indecision!  So much to do in this game...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on March 23, 2013, 07:14:09 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 21, 2013, 08:09:48 PM
Young Frankenstein, I think.

Absolutely correct, Jason.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 25, 2013, 07:47:58 AM
Incidentally, Ysk left a message on the other thread that he'll be out of town an extra 36 hours or so. (I think all of us are in that other game, too, anyway, but just in case...)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 27, 2013, 11:18:25 AM
moooooohahahahahahahahahaha now i can build my own elephants

stomp stomp stomp
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 27, 2013, 01:53:27 PM
I hope you aren't relying on them; they're easy to counter. :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 27, 2013, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 27, 2013, 01:53:27 PM
I hope you aren't relying on them; they're easy to counter. :P

ethereal ones?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 27, 2013, 09:24:17 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 27, 2013, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 27, 2013, 01:53:27 PM
I hope you aren't relying on them; they're easy to counter. :P

ethereal ones?

Air-Shielded Ethereal Elephants, oh my!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 29, 2013, 06:33:07 AM
ok

FAQ number 3


Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 29, 2013, 02:00:56 PM
Geek, does that hammer have any combat stats on it, like attack/defense?  If not I'm betting it's used for forging only.

As for spellcasting, I'm pretty sure the gems need to be of the same path, however I'd be interested to know what happens with a spell of more than one path.  In these cases I think the first path in its requirements list is the primary, so it's its gems that probably count here.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Phobos on March 29, 2013, 02:36:46 PM
this is not my game, but I can attempt to answer some of these questions.  I don't know that much about multiplayer, so please take what I say with a grain of salt.

Elephants: They are big sacks of hit points that simply walk all over anything smaller than them.

The simplest and most elegant counter to elephants is other large creatures.  An elephant can't do squat to a Neifel giant, other than wave it's trunk around.

The second easiest counter (and far from the best counter), is to throw massive waves of cheap troops at elephants until the elephants either get overwhelmed, fall over from exhaustion or the elephants reach their preset kill limit and return to their manufacturer.

The other elegant method of dealing with elephants is to make them rout from the battle, hopefully trampling members their own side as they run away.

You can counter some of the anti-elephant tactics.

You can't do much about giants, other than avoid them.

You can counter your elephants getting overwhelmed by casting protective spells like body ethereal.

You can counter fear tactics by having your mages cast spells to make your elephants go berserk or otherwise improve their morale.

Dwarven Hammer: While the Dwarven Hammer is a high damage magical weapon, it is probably too expensive to give to your warriors, unless you are really desperate.

You most economical option is to give it to commanders who are forging the most expensive item, or using magical gems that you have a limited supply of.  Then put it back in the lab or swap it around as needed.

Magical Gems:  As explained in the manual, the spellcasters rating in a magic path determines the fatigue gained from casting the spell. 

A mage with 2 nature, casting a spell that requires only 1 nature, will only suffer half the listed fatigue from the spell (before other factors like armour encumberance are factored in).  A mage with 3 nature, casting the same spell, will only take 1/3rd the listed fatigue.

If a nature 1 mage was given a nature gem and ordered to cast the same spell, they would spend that gem and be treated as being a nature 2 mage, for the purposes of calculating fatigue.

You could give that mage more nature gems, but they can only spend as many gems on one spell as they have a rating in that magic path; so a nature 1 mage can spend only 1 nature gem per spell, a nature 2 mage can only spend 2 nature gems per spell, nature 3 can spend 3 gems and so on.

Gems spent must be of the same type as the spell being cast, or of the primary type if a spell has multiple paths.

Don't quote me on this, but I am not sure if blood slaves can be used to reduce the fatigue from blood magic.

Some powerful spells actually require gem expenditure to be cast, so managing the fatigue from casting these spells is something worth thinking about.  For a long battle, it could be an issue, but it is probably not a hassle if your spellcasters are just there in a basic support capacity.   
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 29, 2013, 11:44:02 PM
Yeah making tramplers rout is an ideal way to go, if you don't have big troops to block.  I've heard that targeting "large monsters" with hordes of archers will wear down elephants already low Morale enough to (hopefully) have them half broken before contact.  Since their size is so large, it evidentally makes them easier for archers to hit, too.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 30, 2013, 03:32:06 AM
That's interesting; I didn't realise that size is a factor.  I guess it's one "opportunity" for a hit per unit in the square, so a size 3 creature, for example, would be rolled 3 times to check for a hit?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 05:22:21 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 30, 2013, 03:32:06 AM
That's interesting; I didn't realise that size is a factor.  I guess it's one "opportunity" for a hit per unit in the square, so a size 3 creature, for example, would be rolled 3 times to check for a hit?

ill tell you what Huw, ill send over 10 elephants and see how you get on?!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 07:38:47 AM
aaaaaargh!!!! my troops can move 2?? why am i only finding this out now - razzn frazzn grrrrrzl
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on March 30, 2013, 08:34:52 AM
Strategic troop movement only really applies within secure territories, btw. I can't run a bunch of strat3 troops across two provinces and into battle, for example.

(... ......... not that I've tried...)

Obviously there are spells and special abilities which negate this limitation.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 08:55:26 AM
I've been shifting mages a province at a time only to find they can move 2 - no great loss but I could have site searched quicker
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 09:53:00 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 30, 2013, 08:34:52 AM
Strategic troop movement only really applies within secure territories, btw. I can't run a bunch of strat3 troops across two provinces and into battle, for example.

(... ......... not that I've tried...)

Obviously there are spells and special abilities which negate this limitation.

first magic goal reached - now slowly sinking under the weight of forging options!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on March 30, 2013, 10:10:05 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 05:22:21 AM
ill tell you what Huw, ill send over 10 elephants and see how you get on?!

Thanks!  Give me an address to mail the tusks back to you!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Phobos on March 30, 2013, 11:05:47 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 30, 2013, 03:32:06 AM
That's interesting; I didn't realise that size is a factor.  I guess it's one "opportunity" for a hit per unit in the square, so a size 3 creature, for example, would be rolled 3 times to check for a hit?

I don't know how trample works exactly.

I do know it is a special attack related to movement.  So a trampling creature will move adjacent to an enemy, then start making trample attacks, with the number of attacks determined by how fast the creature normally is.  I don't know if/how spells like haste or quickness effect trampling.

This means something like an unarmoured mammoth can make more trample attacks than a heavily armoured minotaur.

Bigger creatures do more trampling damage.  The damage seems to be reduced in part by armour, but I don't think shields offer any protection.  I am not sure if the size difference effects damage (so I don't know if a size 4 Chariot will take less base damage than a size 1 goblin, from a charging elephant).

Trampling effects all units in a square that are smaller than the trampler.  So an elephant can trample cavalry, but a minotaur can not.  So a minotaur will just make normal attacks if their trample is 'blocked' by a single horseman.  There seems to be some kind of defence test in play, that allows units to avoid the heavy damage from trampling, so units with a good defence score should be able to slow down a trampler.  Due to the way defence tests work, high defence probably loses effectiveness against a fast moving trampler, or a large number of tramplers.

Honestly, if you are facing off against a dozen elephants, you should probably take Nefaro's advice and invest in a lot of archers.  The most I have had to deal with in a game is 4 elephants, in an independant province.  I have seen what a couple of dozen minotaurs can do to a regular army, so a large number of elephants with magical support is a threat you will have to plan for, if you hope to stop them.   
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on March 30, 2013, 03:50:14 PM
Remember guys, if you're the last person to take your turn, you can take the next one a minute later after the server processes it.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Nefaro on March 30, 2013, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on March 30, 2013, 07:38:47 AM
aaaaaargh!!!! my troops can move 2?? why am i only finding this out now - razzn frazzn grrrrrzl

It doesn't often work out that way, however, since anything besides wide open plain will stop you from moving further than 1 in a turn.  Along with only being able to attack 1 away, too, as mentioned. 

Now.. flying ones?  They can move over such crap terrain and get full use of their movement speed.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 03, 2013, 10:23:57 AM
Setting up the Groghead Middle Age game (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=5408.new#new), by the way.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 05, 2013, 02:21:58 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=4996.msg129995#msg129995
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 05, 2013, 03:30:16 PM
Seeing as how there will be a delay over the weekend again (and safe flying Ysk!), I'm also puttering around with starting up a newbie 4-player WW1Gold game, if anyone has that and is interested in pbem. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=5425.0)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 05, 2013, 05:36:37 PM
treachery!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 05, 2013, 05:55:40 PM
No, I don't think WW1Gold actually allows treacherOH, YOU MEAN IN THIS GAME!

;D

...doesn't treachery involve breaking oaths or promises or something? Because I'm quite sure I never allied with you at any time.


(Also worth noting that I didn't pick on someone weak. As your expeditionary force quite handily proved.  8) )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 05, 2013, 06:16:37 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 05, 2013, 05:55:40 PM
No, I don't think WW1Gold actually allows treacherOH, YOU MEAN IN THIS GAME!

;D

...doesn't treachery involve breaking oaths or promises or something? Because I'm quite sure I never allied with you at any time.


(Also worth noting that I didn't pick on someone weak. As your expeditionary force quite handily proved.  8) )

foul flying-ass chariot riding betrayers of all things noble - see that ethereal, magic proof Giant of Doom? - he cometh for you

lol - that last go will definitely star in the AAR dont you worry about that!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 05, 2013, 06:24:47 PM
That's why I had better do something the hell about him now while I still have a chance. ;)

And speaking of the AAR, you should have plenty of time this weekend to scat up another entry or two.  8)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 05, 2013, 06:29:35 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 05, 2013, 06:24:47 PM
That's why I had better do something the hell about him now while I still have a chance. ;)

And speaking of the AAR, you should have plenty of time this weekend to scat up another entry or two.  8)

ha, no worries, working all weekend but evening time should give me an update or 3 - prepare to star more often!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 05, 2013, 06:48:43 PM
Fight fight fight!  Handbags at dawn!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 06, 2013, 03:26:29 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 05, 2013, 06:48:43 PM
Fight fight fight!  Handbags at dawn!

we had one



he lost

:P  :P  :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 06, 2013, 07:54:52 AM
That depends on one's definition of Lost.  :-X

i.e., just like the TV show, do I have a longterm plan, or am I bluffing?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 06, 2013, 11:07:11 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 06, 2013, 07:54:52 AM
That depends on one's definition of Lost.  :-X

i.e., just like the TV show, do I have a longterm plan, or am I bluffing?

hmmmmm - i need a pipe for this kind of strategic thinking
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on April 06, 2013, 03:39:51 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 06, 2013, 11:07:11 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 06, 2013, 07:54:52 AM
That depends on one's definition of Lost.  :-X

i.e., just like the TV show, do I have a longterm plan, or am I bluffing?

hmmmmm - i need a pipe for this kind of strategic thinking

A lead pipe would be apt.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 06, 2013, 04:39:22 PM
dont you start!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on April 06, 2013, 04:41:50 PM
..about 2 ft long so that you can get a good grip on it...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 08, 2013, 01:23:27 PM
Has anyone heard from or seen ysk?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 08, 2013, 05:37:25 PM
No, but he seems to have bumped the timing ahead by another day to Tuesday. :( Poor Ysk.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 08, 2013, 06:01:42 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 08, 2013, 05:37:25 PM
No, but he seems to have bumped the timing ahead by another day to Tuesday. :( Poor Ysk.

is freeing up his time a good enough excuse to invade?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 08, 2013, 06:38:04 PM
Sure! -- I have no problem at all with you diverting your troops to deal with another faction. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 10, 2013, 12:19:02 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 08, 2013, 06:38:04 PM
Sure! -- I have no problem at all with you diverting your troops to deal with another faction. :)

must i humiliate you some more?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 12:30:05 PM
Apparently so!  ;D

(I'm at work and can't watch the slaughter for a while. Want to spoil by taunting me with how bad the carnage was?)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 12:33:57 PM
I should mention perhaps that Niefelheim was very chivalrous (for deathy chaos Ragnarock giants and witches whose dominion poisons the land) about offering to let my first attack pass without retort. I'm certainly the aggressor in this fight, although I have my reasons (only one of which is that this way he has more to write about in his AAR asap.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 10, 2013, 01:14:47 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 12:30:05 PM
Apparently so!  ;D

(I'm at work and can't watch the slaughter for a while. Want to spoil by taunting me with how bad the carnage was?)

Well at least you managed to kill one this time! 166 - 1 isn't bad!

Coming soon to an ice domain near you are 20 odd skinshifters armed with fleash eater axes and pendants of luck - blood thorns are coming on line for the other hand attack and then there's the bane lords - snigger
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 01:33:34 PM
Dom3: if your initial strategic theory test fails, YOU ARE PROBABLY SCREWED!!


(By "you" I mean "you generally" by which I mean "I".)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 10, 2013, 01:55:44 PM
Still sharing the love - like I said before, say you've been a very naughty boy and ill forget about your lapse!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 02:56:40 PM
We never shall bow to your poisonous ways!

{sob}

REMEMBER US, ALL YE NATIONS!! REMEMBER THAT WE WERE THE FIRST TO STAND AGAINST RAGNAROK!!!

(I mean, so far as we know we were. Other nations might have been trying and not been so dramatic about it...)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 10, 2013, 03:53:35 PM
I do enjoy reading your silliness, Jason!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 04:55:26 PM
I live die hope to entertain!

Also, I watched the battle finally, and I did in fact manage to kill maybe three giants. Not one.

(Keep in mind that giants not only have tough armor to punch through but they also regenerate every round. I expect that includes even his skirmishers. It doesn't help that at least half his giants turn to werewolves and start over again when near death. GIANT! DAMNED! WEREWOLVES!)

Fortunately, the deepness of my strategy will become apparent desperate soon. Not soon enough, but soon.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 10, 2013, 05:15:54 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 04:55:26 PM
I live die hope to entertain!

Also, I watched the battle finally, and I did in fact manage to kill maybe three giants. Not one.

(Keep in mind that giants not only have tough armor to punch through but they also regenerate every round. I expect that includes even his skirmishers. It doesn't help that at least half his giants turn to werewolves and start over again when near death. GIANT! DAMNED! WEREWOLVES!)

Fortunately, the deepness of my strategy will become apparent desperate soon. Not soon enough, but soon.

which is right - the battlefield replay or the battle summary?

the summary for me says lost 1 commander and no normal troops - and he was a human indy one!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 10, 2013, 06:53:59 PM
Your battle summary will certainly always be correct regarding your troops; so far as I recall, it's correct for enemy troops, tooDAMMIT WHY ARE YOU CHALLENGING WHAT I FEEL IN MY HEART TO BE TRUUUEEEEE!?!?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 10, 2013, 08:05:17 PM
because id like you to be totally crushed, not just crushed!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 11, 2013, 03:15:29 PM
Fun game this turns out to be! :)

Sorry for the slight delay. (again... sigh). I have another stopover planned for friday. So expect another 48 hour delay then.
After that it's done for stopovers for the next 3 weeks. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 11, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do a turn Sunday anyway.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 11, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 11, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do a turn Sunday anyway.

you sir, dont have a lot of turns in your future at all
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 11, 2013, 03:47:40 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 11, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 11, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do a turn Sunday anyway.

you sir, dont have a lot of turns in your future at all

Well I had to find some way to entertain the crew the past few weeks of flight delays... ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 11, 2013, 03:54:22 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 11, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 11, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do a turn Sunday anyway.

you sir, dont have a lot of turns in your future at all

Ooh burn! :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 15, 2013, 08:04:32 AM
Be advised, due to some delay the due date of the turn might have been changed from what you were anticipating!

Current due time is now: Tuesday April 16th, 20:12GMT !

I suggest we go for 32 hour limits or even 48 hours limits from now on. My orders phase is getting pretty long and I need more and more time to play a turn. (Around turn 20 is pretty standard)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 15, 2013, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 15, 2013, 08:04:32 AM
Be advised, due to some delay the due date of the turn might have been changed from what you were anticipating!

Current due time is now: Tuesday April 16th, 20:12GMT !

I suggest we go for 32 hour limits or even 48 hours limits from now on. My orders phase is getting pretty long and I need more and more time to play a turn. (Around turn 20 is pretty standard)

agreed - although turns might be busier for some than others!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 16, 2013, 08:50:50 AM
WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

damn you Caelum and your wooly onslaught - a pox upon thee, a foul plan has been hatched to bring about the demise of your attack carpets and flying........... things



we did have a plot right?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 16, 2013, 09:35:38 AM
The deepness of my strategy is beginning to overcome its many problems and failures become apparent. {bro-fists Caelum!}
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 16, 2013, 10:07:13 AM
Mwhuhaha!  >:(

*bro fists Jason back*

Now... Ermor lay down! Down, I say!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 16, 2013, 10:52:07 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 16, 2013, 10:07:13 AM
Now... Ermor lay down! Down, I say!

Join our brotherhood of civilization and culture, Ermor, standing against the threat of Ragnarok!

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Ftgif.gif&hash=74d3e85ab461b49981340654040821f9935a107c)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 12:05:59 PM
The plot thickens! :D

(Bro-things Geek)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 16, 2013, 12:38:25 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 12:05:59 PM
The plot thickens! :D

(Bro-things Geek)

That... sounds a bit like a refusal of an alliance offer.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 16, 2013, 12:41:40 PM
Yes . Ermor are sneaky basterdz!
No matter. They will return to the grave no less.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 16, 2013, 02:11:50 PM
We just need to woo mictlan to the cause huw
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 03:11:56 PM
Hopefully Mictlan are wise enough to join the winning side!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 16, 2013, 06:00:29 PM
not in this game - if i had a province that had been taken by the enemy but i still had my fort up in the province is the correct order 'defend castle' to try and repair the damage to it?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 06:10:16 PM
Yeah I think that's the default order.  You'll automatically repair the walls, but if the enemy has a stronger force the walls will still come down eventually.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 16, 2013, 06:46:13 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 06:10:16 PM
Yeah I think that's the default order.  You'll automatically repair the walls, but if the enemy has a stronger force the walls will still come down eventually.

tee hee - maenads, just having pan in the place brings lots of screaming naked women in

a bit like having bob in your front room


ps - you ummm......... need any stuff?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 16, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 03:11:56 PM
Hopefully Mictlan are wise enough to join the winning side!

Ehh, what? I don't even know who the sides are. I'm just off in the corner doing my own thing. I'll get more ... social at some point.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 17, 2013, 12:54:54 AM
Well, Caelum and Arcoscephale are about to succumb to the combined might of giants and angry armoured warriors!  You are welcome to join in the fun. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: bob48 on April 17, 2013, 01:56:44 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 16, 2013, 06:46:13 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 06:10:16 PM
Yeah I think that's the default order.  You'll automatically repair the walls, but if the enemy has a stronger force the walls will still come down eventually.

tee hee - maenads, just having pan in the place brings lots of screaming naked women in

a bit like having bob in your front room


ps - you ummm......... need any stuff?

I saw that!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 17, 2013, 04:45:21 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on April 16, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 03:11:56 PM
Hopefully Mictlan are wise enough to join the winning side!

Ehh, what? I don't even know who the sides are. I'm just off in the corner doing my own thing. I'll get more ... social at some point.


Well, if you joined the pre-undead / giant werewolf hordes you could have a very boring fight against me for the next few turns, and then be stuck with those guys. Or if you joined us, you could have much more interesting fights for a while against the local giants.

However, I will observe that so long as you hold off either way, the question of the game is still in (a bit of) doubt (insofar as any game with Niefelheim in it can be considered "in doubt" ;) ). Which makes your neutrality very valuable to both sides, and pretty much guarantees that everyone else will leave you to grow unchecked for a while.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 20, 2013, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 17, 2013, 04:45:21 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on April 16, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 16, 2013, 03:11:56 PM
Hopefully Mictlan are wise enough to join the winning side!

Ehh, what? I don't even know who the sides are. I'm just off in the corner doing my own thing. I'll get more ... social at some point.


Well, if you joined the pre-undead / giant werewolf hordes you could have a very boring fight against me for the next few turns, and then be stuck with those guys. Or if you joined us, you could have much more interesting fights for a while against the local giants.

However, I will observe that so long as you hold off either way, the question of the game is still in (a bit of) doubt (insofar as any game with Niefelheim in it can be considered "in doubt" ;) ). Which makes your neutrality very valuable to both sides, and pretty much guarantees that everyone else will leave you to grow unchecked for a while.

goddamit, youre like a bad smell - i gave you a chance!!!

now its stomping time
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 20, 2013, 06:50:48 PM
To clarify, Niefel isn't annoyed at my diplomatic advice to Mictlan. ;)

On the other hand, Mictlan appears to have chosen a side and run with it, sort of, if expansion indications are correct.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 20, 2013, 07:01:59 PM
Just grabbin' those indies. Low hanging fruit and all that.  ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 20, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
giant eyes are upon you cat-boy!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 20, 2013, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 20, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
giant eyes are upon you cat-boy!!

He threatened you, I didn't!  ;)

(I mean, I could point out that your low-hanging fruit was in my domain, and it's generally un-neighborly to go after territories in other players' domain, but it isn't like there's much I can do about it right now, seeing as how I have some giant pests to deal with. So whatever, bask in my good vibes while I'm still around to give them.  :D Once I'm trampled underfoot it'll be all deathy scales and bad luck for you, so make hay while the sun is still shining, so to speak.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 21, 2013, 03:32:37 AM
What a tale of woe!

Wait, can I hear......

Yes a tiny violin play just for arcosophale
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 21, 2013, 08:12:16 AM
For whom does the violin toll?

It tolls for thee.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 21, 2013, 08:31:33 AM
Brave unto the end, Jason!  That is to be applauded, if not your strategic capabilities. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 21, 2013, 08:52:58 AM
which one is it hes still in?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 21, 2013, 03:50:24 PM
I'm still in LA Jomon. Haven't played MA Oceana's Groghammer turn yet, but I'm about to. Could be the end there...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 23, 2013, 04:34:52 AM
At least we went down together, Jason! *brofist*
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 23, 2013, 06:14:50 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 23, 2013, 04:34:52 AM
At least we went down together, Jason! *brofist*

a sorry state of affairs - a classic example of all show and no trousers - you looked all fancy with your castles and chariots but underneath youre just big girlie elves who couldnt hack it
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 25, 2013, 06:29:31 AM
holy crap i should not have summoned the eater of the dead!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 07:42:37 AM
Hm, I'm going to assume from that, that I have sadness and misery waiting for me when I get home this afternoon.

*brofist!*  :'(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 07:57:46 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 23, 2013, 06:14:50 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 23, 2013, 04:34:52 AM
At least we went down together, Jason! *brofist*

a sorry state of affairs - a classic example of all show and no trousers - you looked all fancy with your castles and chariots but underneath youre just big girlie elves who couldnt hack it

Are you hearing voices again? Because I seem to recall "showing" only incipient defeat for the past few weeks, starting with "[Niefel] will most likely crush all opposition, figuratively and literally. I'd bet on him, if money was at stake," as part of my description for the game.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 25, 2013, 08:12:54 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 07:42:37 AM
Hm, I'm going to assume from that, that I have sadness and misery waiting for me when I get home this afternoon.

*brofist!*  :'(

lol no - hes sat in my province spreading pestulence and disease and wondering what to do with his 500 hit points!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 25, 2013, 08:13:41 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 07:57:46 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 23, 2013, 06:14:50 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 23, 2013, 04:34:52 AM
At least we went down together, Jason! *brofist*

a sorry state of affairs - a classic example of all show and no trousers - you looked all fancy with your castles and chariots but underneath youre just big girlie elves who couldnt hack it

Are you hearing voices again? Because I seem to recall "showing" only incipient defeat for the past few weeks, starting with "[Niefel] will most likely crush all opposition, figuratively and literally. I'd bet on him, if money was at stake," as part of my description for the game.

then you could have joined the mighty ermor-niefelheim alliance and ridden to glory
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 25, 2013, 08:12:54 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 07:42:37 AM
Hm, I'm going to assume from that, that I have sadness and misery waiting for me when I get home this afternoon.

*brofist!*  :'(

lol no - hes sat in my province spreading pestulence and disease and wondering what to do with his 500 hit points!!!

....that reply was completely confusing to me, so I'm going to continue assuming I have sadness and misery waiting for me etc., which seems conservatively safer. That way if I'm surprised I can be pleasantly surprised.

Quotethen you could have joined the mighty ermor-niefelheim alliance and ridden to glory

Those who serve the cause of Ragnarok should expect to be satisfied with the wages of Ragnarok.

(Which admittedly appears to be utter victory, soon to be followed by self-destructive nihilation. We all know what happens to Ermor, after all...)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 25, 2013, 10:08:03 PM
Hey, my poor little province defense garrison managed to actually kill two of Niefel's invasion troops last turn! You go, guys!!  :D

(I mean that seriously -- I think the best I've ever managed so far was one troop...  :P )


Oh, and welcome to the wages of Ragnarock, Niefelheim.  8)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 26, 2013, 01:43:49 AM
Yes round of applause 60 for 2 is your best ratio so far!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 26, 2013, 02:14:34 AM
He's improving!  He'll be an opponent to truly fear in a few dozen games' time!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 11:41:19 AM
Well the skies for Caelum are darkening.
We are truely at our last stand now that Caelum itself is under siege.

I hereby officially surrender to Ermor. Apart from the walls that seperate our forces, we have no way to put up any decent defense, now that Niefel has obliterated the mainstay of our troops.

I will not go AI or anything, so you just have to finish the siege and I will keep on fighting, but it is now a good time to have one of you guys take over the admin function for this game.
Please drop a note if you want to.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 11:57:31 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 11:41:19 AM
Well the skies for Caelum are darkening.
We are truely at our last stand now that Caelum itself is under siege.

I hereby officially surrender to Ermor. Apart from the walls that seperate our forces, we have no way to put up any decent defense, now that Niefel has obliterated the mainstay of our troops.

I will not go AI or anything, so you just have to finish the siege and I will keep on fighting, but it is now a good time to have one of you guys take over the admin function for this game.
Please drop a note if you want to.

ummm for what its worth i withdrew from the siege!!!!

Jason actually decimated one of my forces with about 20 mages in communion, the 2 final acts of shame was turning one of my werewolf berserker heroes into a warthog and then killing him with lightening - thus creating a small onfield BBQ and also casting swarm and making me fight thru a horde of dragonflies whilst getting pummelled from above - i almost made it to his back line but my 2 bane lords were so heavy with fatigue i think they fell asleep
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 12:15:52 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 11:41:19 AM
Well the skies for Caelum are darkening.
We are truely at our last stand now that Caelum itself is under siege.

I hereby officially surrender to Ermor. Apart from the walls that seperate our forces, we have no way to put up any decent defense, now that Niefel has obliterated the mainstay of our troops.

I will not go AI or anything, so you just have to finish the siege and I will keep on fighting, but it is now a good time to have one of you guys take over the admin function for this game.
Please drop a note if you want to.

A noble opponent to the end, mighty Caelum!  Thank you very much for orchestrating my first ever game of Dominions 3 and letting me beat you! ;)

Is it really that bad though?  I notice you suddenly have many more troops at Caelum, and meanwhile my armies are starving to death (and I'm still very much a noob and have a lot to learn about the game).  It has been a hard slog, fighting my way through your accursed lands!  I have healers doing what they can but my troops are quite...ill. :(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 12:23:10 PM
Yes it is that bad. :)
My forces are consisting of mere scholars, some raggedy band of archers and a few leftover mammoths. And they are all scattered.
My economy has been destroyed and I am unable to recruit more than 3 units per turn.
I really see no way to make a stand anymore.
Caelum is done for, so lets get it over with! :)

If Ermor thinks they cannot hold the siege then I am interested to see how this will fare...

It was a pretty fun game no less!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 27, 2013, 12:24:16 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 11:57:31 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 11:41:19 AM
Well the skies for Caelum are darkening.
We are truely at our last stand now that Caelum itself is under siege.

I hereby officially surrender to Ermor. Apart from the walls that seperate our forces, we have no way to put up any decent defense, now that Niefel has obliterated the mainstay of our troops.

I will not go AI or anything, so you just have to finish the siege and I will keep on fighting, but it is now a good time to have one of you guys take over the admin function for this game.
Please drop a note if you want to.

ummm for what its worth i withdrew from the siege!!!!

Jason actually decimated one of my forces with about 20 mages in communion, the 2 final acts of shame was turning one of my werewolf berserker heroes into a warthog and then killing him with lightening - thus creating a small onfield BBQ and also casting swarm and making me fight thru a horde of dragonflies whilst getting pummelled from above - i almost made it to his back line but my 2 bane lords were so heavy with fatigue i think they fell asleep

My spy watched that battle! It was quite a show and extremely bloody for both sides.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 27, 2013, 12:45:12 PM
U'geek, if you retreated from sieging Caelum's forest castle, that was probably a good idea since I was coming to help my ally there very soon.

Meanwhile, anyone thinking of invading my dominion had better watch out for the Wrath, which will be constantly harassing you with increasing artillery barrages the further in you get.

I have some other surprises gearing up in the near future as well.

This was my strategy all along -- I would have been here much sooner except (1) my imprisoned pretender took just about the absolute range to break free; and more importantly (2) I thought I had a chance at slowing down Niefel's growth that I thought I had better take, forgetting that his giants regenerate more and have heavier armor than my extensive missile barrages could handle. Of course, U'geek offered to let those assaults pass, but in character I couldn't accept amnesty from chaos deathy blood giants once I started fighting with them. The upshot is that I was the one whose growth was delayed. ;)  :P Almost fatally so. It came awfully close.

Anyway, I'll be sending some help to my ally (if he stays in the game) in other ways, too, quite soon, now that I have a bit of breathing room.

So I recommend either eliminating him quickly, if you think that's possible, or retreating.  >:(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 12:23:10 PM
If Ermor thinks they cannot hold the siege then I am interested to see how this will fare...

No, I'm confident I can win.  Only half of my forces are attacking Caelum; I can divert more if necessary.  I'm just saying it was a lot harder than I expected it to be, chiefly due to your damned dominion effects!

Jason: Talk is cheap.  We're coming for you next!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 27, 2013, 01:33:55 PM
FWIW, I have no intentions of messing with Arco or Caelum......
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 01:42:35 PM
oh really?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 01:55:56 PM
Ahhhh it warms the cold hearts of Caelians to see such a great move by our Ally!
*brofist*
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 01:56:23 PM
An unwise decision, Ubercat.  When we're finished mopping up there'll be only one target left...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 02:05:03 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on April 27, 2013, 01:55:56 PM
Ahhhh it warms the cold hearts of Caelians to see such a great move by our Ally!
*brofist*

im not lost am i - we are still waiting for Caelums turn?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 02:33:31 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 02:05:03 PM
im not lost am i - we are still waiting for Caelums turn?

Yeah, he was just referring to what Ubercat said.  Namely, his extremely silly declaration of no hostile intent toward the losers. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 02:52:21 PM
pffft - its not like i cant see him at the border, dont make me summons the troll king 3 times!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 27, 2013, 03:13:05 PM
Take note Mictlan! -- who has ever threatened you, and who has not!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 27, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 02:33:31 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 27, 2013, 02:05:03 PM
im not lost am i - we are still waiting for Caelums turn?

Yeah, he was just referring to what Ubercat said.  Namely, his extremely silly declaration of no hostile intent toward the losers. ;)

Actually, he was referring to my recent victory, not specifically to Ubercat as our ally. (I don't want people to be mistaken about him being our ally; he's neutral at the moment, and we respect his neutrality.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 27, 2013, 05:02:42 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 01:56:23 PM
An unwise decision, Ubercat.  When we're finished mopping up there'll be only one target left...

As opposed to me NOT being the only target left after you're finished mopping up?  :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 27, 2013, 06:41:39 PM
Good point.  You're doomed either way!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on April 27, 2013, 06:56:53 PM
I'll just have to try my hardest to resist the inevitable.  :'(
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 28, 2013, 01:28:06 PM
so have we still got Ysk?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 28, 2013, 01:43:41 PM
Yeah he's still hanging in there.  Flying units are very good at sieges, whichever side of the wall they're on.  I don't know how long it will take to breach.

By the way, I forgot to offer to admin the game.  Ysk, I've never done it before but I'll take over if you like.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 28, 2013, 01:54:51 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 28, 2013, 01:43:41 PM
Flying units are very good

usually i just flatten them - i havent been impressed so far
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 28, 2013, 02:04:58 PM
Heh, yeah, they're bloody awful on the field, but sieges are just a numbers game and they count for a lot more than normal units in those situations.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Vlam on April 30, 2013, 06:52:13 AM
Hello!
I can play turn with the wifi. I'll try to chain two turns with the quickhost option ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 30, 2013, 07:52:39 AM
^^ This is the Early Age game; I think you meant to post to the Late Age (as well as Middle Age) game. :)

(Ysk should have changed the topic header when we came up with another running game or two. At the time this was the only game, so when he first created the thread there was no reason to distinguish; and I've clicked here before myself thinking it was Middle Age, because when I'm tired "MP" looks like "MA".  :D  :-[ )
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on April 30, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
another Acro army mashed into the field - must i unleash such horrors
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on April 30, 2013, 04:06:59 PM
Yskonyn, you were very, very lucky to win that battle!  Dammit!

So much for surrendering by the way! :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on April 30, 2013, 06:58:51 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on April 30, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
another Acro army mashed into the field - must i unleash such horrors

Which is funny, because I was trying to spam horror marks on you. For all the fat lot of good that did me -- I didn't see a single horror show up to munch on you at all.


Ysk, all I can do now is speedbump him; I still have some troops, and I can play for a little more time, but I'm out of ideas under the current circumstances. Unless you have some new ideas to try, I'm in favor of tipping the king and trying to evacuate our people through our shared lands. :(

If you're working on a plan, I can hold on maybe three more turns depending on what he does next. Research continues; maybe I'll come up with something useful. But (as Undergeek most likely knows already, and as you'll know from correspondence), my pretender has been feebleminded; and is immobile anyway, so might as well be imprisoned again for all the good she can contribute now (mainly dominion affects). So even if I do research something useful, she wouldn't be able to cast it.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 01, 2013, 12:41:14 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 30, 2013, 06:58:51 PM
Which is funny, because I was trying to spam horror marks on you. For all the fat lot of good that did me -- I didn't see a single horror show up to munch on you at all.

Perhaps I'm wrong but I thought horror marks don't necessarily mean a horror showing up straight away; I thought that it confers a chance of that happening, with the probability increasing over time?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Phobos on May 01, 2013, 02:04:24 AM
From what I understand Horrors tend to attack horror marked units in preference to other units.

I do not know how Horror Attraction works exactly.  From what I have gathered, there is a small chance per turn of attracting a Horror.  I don't think it is cumulative, just iterative probability.

Of course, multiple Horror Marks increase the odds of attracting a Horror.  Horrors also spread Horror Marks with their attacks, so at a certain point a Horror Marked commander will attract more powerful Horrors if they are powerful enough to survive multiple confrontations with these creatures.

Because Horrors can't be controlled, I think the main purpose of spreading Horror Marks is to direct their attacks when they are summoned in battle.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 02:30:33 AM
oooo ill search the ranks and see what anybodys got

my summoned units are doing excellently but its my rank and file that are doing the hard work - go the wolves!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 03:54:58 AM
let it be known from this day forward the vile forces of Mictlan unleashed a barbaric attack on the undefended lands of the Ice Giants - retribution will be swift and merciless - on a side note we didnt know jaguar warriors were that puny and useless so this should be hysterical
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 01, 2013, 06:56:30 AM
I'll pop over to give you a hand if this goddamn siege ever ends!

This is getting boring now!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 07:07:24 AM
another acro 'army' crushed and a fort taken - i cant see a whole lot of acro forces anywhere - i think its going to be very hastily thrown together armies with some mages who keep trying bless em - but trolls on mooses coming down the flank straight towards them put paid to that!!

need to talk to you about the ummm recent meeting on another map!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 01, 2013, 07:25:47 AM
Oh, was that you?  Don't mind me; just passing through, obliterating everything in sight.  That's what we undead do. :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 07:43:27 AM
ive already had to kick 2 of your weird ass cultist leagues out of me empire!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 01, 2013, 09:16:01 AM
Nah I am just hanging out, wasting time really. :( My forces are scrounging up what they can, but I have no means to break or end the siege. If Ermors keeps this up we will either have breached walls after a given time or starving forces.
:)

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 01, 2013, 09:38:21 AM
I could probably muster up another sizable force, maybe two, before game end, but I really don't know what I'd do with them under the circumstances.

Intellectually I know a Wrath-based strategy is never going to work, but I can't seem to resist trying to experiment with some way to make it work whenever I have an opportunity. That and forgetting a couple of giant properties early (leading to an early attack, trying to keep them from getting too strong early, thus crippling my development scheme instead), leads to the conclusion where we are. No one to blame but myself.

Should we just hand over to AI, or what? Making Huw and U'geek slog through our territories seems pointless; Mictlan has waited too late to launch any spoiling flank distractions for us to pincer Niefel. (No blame to Mictlan, they were keeping neutral.)

The admin, notably, can declare the game over manually, once a public capitulation by all parties has been reached. Mictlan may want to forge on of course, but should Ysk set us to AI; or remove us from the game--and what does that result in, exactly? If it isn't the same as setting us to AI, what's the difference? (Could be a good opportunity to experiment with that, btw.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 01, 2013, 10:11:28 AM
If someone is going AI, it's much easier for them to do it themselves rather than making another person go to the trouble. I'm not aware that there's a way to do it without someone opening one of your turns and doing it manually; a more drawn out process than doing it yourself.

As for the comment about Jaguar Warriors being useless, I'm biting my tongue over here. Thanks for the coffee spew!  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 01, 2013, 12:34:03 PM
Uber, no you're right, I keep forgetting that the "set player to AI" command in the server admin panel doesn't actually do that, but leads to instructions. It's certainly easiest for players to AI themselves.

Mainly what I want to know is whether that's most appropriate under the circumstances; or whether having the admin "boot" us from the game would be fairer to Ermor and Niefel and Mictlan -- and what exactly does that do? If we don't know, Ysk could experiment with one of us.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 01, 2013, 12:39:32 PM
I have a suspicion that Mictlan has plans.  I think the game is far from over.

Especially since this goddamn siege is taking so long!  Bloody flying units, 900-HP walls and wall-hardening spells!  It's time to roll out the nukes!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 02:57:02 PM
how come im the bad guy?!?!?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 05:33:34 PM
just going out - ill make this brief:-

Caelum - that was the eater of the dead - Acro youre next

Mictlan - Chortle - do you have any more? 99 for 16??? yeah, got to fear those jaguar warriors
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 01, 2013, 06:02:11 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 02:57:02 PM
how come im the bad guy?!?!?

Aside from being deathy bloody chaos giants bringing about Illwinter and Ragnarok, I don't understand the question. (I'm not blaming you for winning our war, if that's what you mean.)

Amazingly, I still found something to do this turn. (I mean other than run away and/or fritter around as the giants close in.) Possibly also something to do in a couple of turns from now. We'll see. I don't know how much good it could possibly do, but it's better than trying nothing.

Yay Dom3! :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 01, 2013, 06:07:28 PM
just give in to my frosty charms - theres a place for you at my right hand
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 01, 2013, 06:23:03 PM
If you're turning to deal with Mictlan, wouldn't that be your left hand?

Making Ermor your rear end?

:P ;D


Mictlan, we may not be allies, but I am not yet quite through with petulantly valiantly harassing Niefelheim! Make the most of your opportunities! (such as they are...)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 01, 2013, 07:35:51 PM
Jaguar Warriors have been instrumental so far in gaining me, what, more than 1/4 of the map? I couldn't have come this far without them and they did it while barely losing a man. Granted that was exclusively against indies, and they got butchered by the first player army they faced. Of course, I made that attack expecting to face only PD. I did not anticipate facing your troll horde and paid the price. Your huge PD force fled pretty early, I noticed.

Anyway, the next stage of my cunning plan is starting to unfold. I shall have the largest radish in the world! Muuuhahaha! and all that.  :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 12:38:24 AM
Send in the Eater of the Dead, Geek!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 02, 2013, 03:02:18 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on May 01, 2013, 07:35:51 PM
Jaguar Warriors have been instrumental so far in gaining me, what, more than 1/4 of the map? I couldn't have come this far without them and they did it while barely losing a man. Granted that was exclusively against indies, and they got butchered by the first player army they faced. Of course, I made that attack expecting to face only PD. I did not anticipate facing your troll horde and paid the price. Your huge PD force fled pretty early, I noticed.

Anyway, the next stage of my cunning plan is starting to unfold. I shall have the largest radish in the world! Muuuhahaha! and all that.  :)

im only teasing you big softie

i see where youre going by the way
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 12:50:11 PM
Ysk - I thought you said no cheesy tactics?  That was so blatant even I spotted it!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 02, 2013, 01:01:18 PM
do tell - share the shame!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 01:07:00 PM
I have units that only fight once then disappear.  They formed about half of the army I'm using to siege Caelum.  He just attacked that army with a single unit...losing of course, but causing all those one-use units to disappear afterwards.  I'm not sure I have the forces to storm the castle now, and the walls finally came down too.  I might have to divert the rest of my armies.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 02, 2013, 01:10:17 PM
Under the circumstances I'd say that was fair. :) He used legitimate knowledge of the game to exploit a weakness in a situation where your one-shot summons were vulnerable, because it was easy to predict when and where you would use them.

I hope when my time comes to die, I can do something that clever.  :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 01:13:03 PM
It's fair insofar as the game allows it, just as reneging on trade deals etc is fair.  I'm sure some would argue that the things mentioned in the OP are fair too.  I think this particular case is cheesy.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 02, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
Huw, my dear man, you flatter me to suggest my cleverness. Alas, I have to dissapoint you all.
It was not a deliberate action.

1) I wasn't aware that your units will vanish after an attack
2) I was merely taking back in last vain effort those provinces I deemed lightly defended.
3) If you are talking about my 'siege relieve force' then I have no pity for you at all. I am trying to reinforce my units at the castle.

So, which one of my armies did this heroic feat you speak of? ;)

Cleverness comes to the ignorant I suppose.

But be honest, if it WAS a deliberate action, it was pretty clever, no? And for a nation stomping over mine and having besieged our capital, you're just being a pouty little school girl who's chance on getting the big pink lollipop just went up in smoke. :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 02, 2013, 02:37:41 PM
Oh and what to do...

Well I have no chance of doing anything. I am merely sitting out the turns because I don't want to be a spoiler.
If Jason also finds his situation to be hopeless, we could both go AI. That would leave you three to continue.

I agree that the whole Mictlan situation might become pretty interesting!

If so, then Jason needs to set his nation to AI himself. I can do it for Caelum.
Huw has proposed to take over admin and I am fine with that. It leaves the game to you three.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 02, 2013, 03:09:52 PM
i think you 2 guys need to decide what it is you want to do

For me personally - if the games not enjoyable then call it a day, same as any PBEM game - if its a chore for one side then respectfully bow out
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 03:22:54 PM
Agreed, you two need to decide what to do.  Yskonyn, whether you go AI or not doesn't really matter at this point, because I'll just be attacking your capital either way.  But yes, the situation with Mictlan is getting interesting and I'd like to see it play out. :)

As for the accusation of cheese...you sent a lone unit into the province where you knew I had a big army.  What did you expect to achieve?!  Relieving your besieged forces with one unit?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 02, 2013, 04:27:05 PM
IIRC it was a spy, so I had anticipated it would enable me to see your exact army. Not fight it.

As my situation is hopeless, I bow down and declare Caelum defeated.
I would like to handover all admin tasks for it to Huw.

Jason, of course, needs to decide for himself.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 02, 2013, 04:33:39 PM
Ysk - thanks for setting up this very first Dom 3 game of mine, its been a great learning experience - hell, it still is - i appreciate all your efforts on this and the other game, thankyou
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 05:28:56 PM
Yes, thank you very much Ysk.  I really appreciate you running my first Dom 3 MP game!

If anyone needs me to adjust the timer, please email or PM me; if I'm in work I'm much more likely to see those than a post on the forum.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 02, 2013, 05:57:49 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 02, 2013, 05:28:56 PM
Yes, thank you very much Ysk.  I really appreciate you running my first Dom 3 MP game!

If anyone needs me to adjust the timer, please email or PM me; if I'm in work I'm much more likely to see those than a post on the forum.

so now you can power down mictlan or something yeah - switch off their money or something?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 02, 2013, 08:02:59 PM
Still have one last thing to try for experimentation purposes. So another turn or so.

Thanks a ton for setting up the game, Ysk! I'll be switching over to AI, too, in a couple of turns; I'm only using the opportunity to test something.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 02, 2013, 08:21:39 PM
Thanks, Ysk! I admin'd a game about 5 years ago and I remember what a PitA it was.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 02, 2013, 08:46:31 PM
Out of curiosity, did you already go to AI, Ysk?

Because it looks like Mictlan has been kicking butt just a little down south near Mummy headquarters. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 02, 2013, 08:58:41 PM
Thanks guys! It was my pleasure!
I hope we keep on playing in the future.

No, I am not AI yet. New turn is now in my inbox, so the red button shall be pressed next.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 03, 2013, 05:27:06 AM
I have gone AI.
And so the saga of Caelum ends.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 03, 2013, 07:26:33 AM
{bow}{brofist}{bowfist}  :D

Now I can take a few spare troops and invade the territories I was helping protect!  8)


(Note: probably not. I'm only holding on at the moment to test out some things. I can't imagine surviving to endgame.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 03, 2013, 09:16:43 AM
Heh it was a fun one and my rather impressive start gave me hope.
Caelum is a hard nation to keep touch during the course of the game, though. Made even harder by getting invaded by Giants! We're tiny, darnit!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 03, 2013, 09:41:06 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on May 03, 2013, 09:16:43 AM
Heh it was a fun one and my rather impressive start gave me hope.
Caelum is a hard nation to keep touch during the course of the game, though. Made even harder by getting invaded by Giants! We're tiny, darnit!

excuse me, I invaded YOU???????
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 03, 2013, 12:36:00 PM
Of course you did.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 03, 2013, 03:09:23 PM
The aar shall tell the truth
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 03, 2013, 04:46:36 PM
Well... that wasn't what I expected to happen, exactly. But okay. Let's go with that for a while.

Also.... BWAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAAA, THE EATER OF THE DEAD RAN AWAY FROM PROVINCE DEFENSE, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAHAAHAHA....


Oh well. Although there a couple of other things I want to try, I don't have a clue how to 'get there' to make the experiment, so I'm handing the faction over to the AI this turn. Looking forward to the AAR, U'geek!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 01:05:39 AM
Yeah - do not put him on guard commander and then have the commander go feeble minded at the same time!

How you took the capital I've no idea - tis only temporary
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 02:41:49 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 01:05:39 AM
Yeah - do not put him on guard commander and then have the commander go feeble minded at the same time!

I really struggle with the battle mechanics sometimes.  I had a fight with one of Ysk's armies a few turns back that I really should have won but didn't.  He attacked me with a few infantry and some mammoths.  I only had local units, however half of them were armed with blowpipes which were successfully keeping the mammoths paralysed and we were slowly killing them.  Their infantry was killing mine but we were also killing theirs at an even pace.  If things had kept going we would've won with about half our forces remaining, but suddenly we broke and fled the battlefield.

I guess that one comes down to having units with low morale, but it really sucked.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 10:02:26 AM
I'm fed up of this game now.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 10:26:47 AM
lol - whats happened now

and you are nor engaged in the benny hill style antics of chasing mictlan round my territories, losing them 1 turn and taking them back the next - its great fun
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 12:28:04 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 10:26:47 AM
lol - whats happened now

Storming the castle is just too hard.  Due to the enemy dominion, my troops are half dead by the time they get there, and perform abysmally in battle, being unable to take out units that would have been no problem at all, all else being equal.  The enemy repeatedly casts a spell called Blade Wind which absolutely decimates my troops every turn.  And the enemy dominion also makes for very low morale, ensuring that my squads break very quickly.  I can't see a way of breaking through without gathering up at least 500 troops and sending them in...by which time the strength 900 walls will have been repaired, will have to be broken down again, leaving my new army half dead again.

I despair.  I'll be able to win eventually through sheer force but it will take forever and I don't think I can be bothered.  I'm sorry to say it but I might go AI.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 12:49:04 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 12:28:04 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 04, 2013, 10:26:47 AM
lol - whats happened now
I'm sorry to say it but I might go AI.

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

ill take the castle - you move east!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 01:11:10 PM
It's alright, I've calmed down now.  I'll try a different strategy...just need to figure out what.  :-\
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: byrdman57 on May 04, 2013, 03:10:27 PM
BRING MOAR MAGES!!!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 03:43:23 PM
Yeah it's going to have to be magic, which is the area of the game I understand least.  Oh well!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 04, 2013, 04:50:26 PM
Huw, as a general rule, I don't advance beyond my dominion. You've already knocked that player out, and sometimes a rush to press the enemy is a good idea, but I recommend retreating your forces and consolidating with temples and priests preaching at the borderlines.

U'geek, I was actually hoping to try an assassination on your pretender, but instead I assaulted your fortress. Not sure why, will have to ponder. There was something I could have done to (probably) prevent from being steamrolled by your rescue forces, too, which might have helped me attempt an assassination the next turn, but a different experiment hadn't worked out right and I felt kind of done for this game. :)

Under the circumstances, though, I feel pretty good that I even managed to besiege your home keep!  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 04, 2013, 05:02:08 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 04, 2013, 04:50:26 PM
Huw, as a general rule, I don't advance beyond my dominion. You've already knocked that player out, and sometimes a rush to press the enemy is a good idea, but I recommend retreating your forces and consolidating with temples and priests preaching at the borderlines.

See, I'm sure I've read elsewhere that depending on how the game is playing out, dominion isn't necessarily that important.  I thought that the situation I find myself in was pretty normal and that I'm simply suffering from being a new player and not knowing how to play well.

Perhaps you're right.  Ysk has gone AI now after all...perhaps I should just help Geek take Ubercat out.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 04, 2013, 09:24:07 PM
Is it getting warm in here?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 04, 2013, 10:13:11 PM
What?! It seems I might have gone AI too soon!  ::)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 05, 2013, 03:21:37 AM
Quote from: Yskonyn on May 04, 2013, 10:13:11 PM
What?! It seems I might have gone AI too soon!  ::)

I did wonder why you went AI to be honest, and tried to hint that I might not be successful at sieging you.  Remember that this is my first game and I'm doubtless making severe strategic blunders with every turn!

It seems I overstretched, and now I have a worrisome gnat to swat away down south!  :o
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 05, 2013, 07:47:21 AM
Cue Benny hill music
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Yskonyn on May 05, 2013, 08:04:15 AM
Well it looked pretty hopeless, I can tell you that.
But this is a good lesson to never give up until its done.
I am sorry for being a quitter. :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 05, 2013, 08:12:48 AM
I wonder if all those good luck pendants will work any better for Mictlan than they did for Niefelheim? Thanks for all the phat loot, BTW.  ;D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 05, 2013, 09:44:10 AM
^^ In my experience, no.  ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 05, 2013, 10:25:21 AM
Quote from: Ubercat on May 05, 2013, 08:12:48 AM
I wonder if all those good luck pendants will work any better for Mictlan than they did for Niefelheim? Thanks for all the phat loot, BTW.  ;D

lol that doesnt sound like a battle went well!...............

ahh, yes - i couldnt even begin to describe what the hell just happened there!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 06:23:30 AM
I think I'll be going AI, chaps.  There's no way I can withstand the Mictlan juggernaut and I have no tricks up my sleeve.  Well played, Ubercat!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 12, 2013, 06:46:19 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 06:23:30 AM
I think I'll be going AI, chaps.  There's no way I can withstand the Mictlan juggernaut and I have no tricks up my sleeve.  Well played, Ubercat!

me too - im just trying to piss him off at the mo
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 12, 2013, 08:13:23 AM
!!!

He's mowing down the freaking giants?!? -- this I wish I could see!


Incidentally, in a backhanded way this is exactly why I attacked you early, U'geek. (1) to try, if possible, to keep you from having several game years of uninterrupted growth and development (like Mictlan has had), because the giants scare me more in that than anyone else in our game (including Mictlan), and (2) to keep your attention fixed somewhere while an ally geared up and flankwhacked you.

The main problems with my strategy in that regard was (1) I barely had any effect (so far as I can tell) on your growth and development at all (except in a helpful way!) while crippling my own; and (2) Mictlan was never my ally. ;)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 08:20:14 AM
Ubercat, if Geek's going AI too (can you confirm that Geek?) we could just call it a victory for you, or you can keep playing.  Let me know either way.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 12, 2013, 09:41:09 AM
Thanks, guys. I'll play until I'm the last non-AI player and then call it a game. It's up to Nefelheim, then.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 11:06:23 AM
Sorry I wasn't much of a challenge.  I had absolutely no idea what to do about those devils.  Well, I did have a couple of thoughts but they weren't really achievable at that point in the game for me.

What the hell did it cost you to summon that many?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 01:38:12 PM
Geek!  We calling it a day or what?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 12, 2013, 01:55:43 PM
its called - i really am just mooching around the back of mictlan until 480 devils and imps turn up again (jesus!!!)

i hadnt even read about those spells - fearsome

well done uber, very well done - as Huw said on PM i/we shouldnt have left you to half the map!!!

lessons learnt

do you want me to actually go AI or just declare here and now im beat and your ace!

Mr Pratt - its time to fire up the small game transpondulator again!!!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 02:07:58 PM
I'll call it via Llamaserver.

Ubercat, you have won the very first Grogheads Dominions 3 game!  Congratulations!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 12, 2013, 02:22:12 PM
I'll set up a new EA game early this week (after taking some time to figure out what the heck I'm going to do with Ulm MA); but I'll let forum interest dictate the size. My guess is that it'll be a small game anyway. If it turns out to be a large game, we can still set up small games on the side.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 02:25:06 PM
Cool, thanks Jason.  I'm gonna get reading on some new nations to try!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 12, 2013, 02:30:25 PM
Since I'm taking over Ulm in the Middle Age game, I'm strongly thinking of playing Ulm in Early Age, too. (I've never played Ulm in any age before.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 02:34:22 PM
I might give Caelum a try and see if I can solve the awful troops problems.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 12, 2013, 04:45:07 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 12, 2013, 02:30:25 PM
Since I'm taking over Ulm in the Middle Age game, I'm strongly thinking of playing Ulm in Early Age, too. (I've never played Ulm in any age before.)

cant find a kind word anywhere for MA Ulm
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 12, 2013, 07:51:37 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 11:06:23 AM
What the hell did it cost you to summon that many?

The blood of innocents. Lots and lots of innocents. They're 3 blood slaves a pop. I had anywhere from 8-12 High Priests summoning them every turn. I also forged about 4 of the contract thingies for 65 slaves each. They spawn 1 devil every turn. On the second to last turn I summoned my first arch demon. The one I randomly got has the ability to summon devils!  ;D I didn't get a chance to use it and see how many I'd get.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 12, 2013, 07:58:16 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 12, 2013, 02:07:58 PM
I'll call it via Llamaserver.

Ubercat, you have won the very first Grogheads Dominions 3 game!  Congratulations!

Thank you!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 12, 2013, 08:03:45 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 12, 2013, 02:22:12 PM
I'll set up a new EA game early this week (after taking some time to figure out what the heck I'm going to do with Ulm MA); but I'll let forum interest dictate the size. My guess is that it'll be a small game anyway. If it turns out to be a large game, we can still set up small games on the side.

I'd like to take Mictlan again if I can. There was an entire aspect of my strategy that I never got to use. (At least I never noticed it occur in a battle). I think I'll focus on that more, and try 1-2 other things in combination with it.

NO DEVILS this time. Fair?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 13, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
Didn't you end up with loads of unrest after getting all those slaves?  Were you able to contain it to one or two provinces?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 13, 2013, 09:10:49 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 13, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
Didn't you end up with loads of unrest after getting all those slaves?  Were you able to contain it to one or two provinces?

That remark just gave me an explanation for why my capitol has so much unrest in the Late Age game: I rescued about 25 blood slaves from pirates sometime in the past game year, and I have no idea what to do with them -- I can't restore them, using them would be super-evil, giving them to someone else would also be super-evil. (My pretender is roughly lawful neutral, so roleplaying him he wouldn't do that.) A recent event involved some rebels freeing a few of them from my castle, which I was perfectly happy about. But I never connected their presence to my 20 unrest. Makes sense now!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: byrdman57 on May 13, 2013, 10:05:46 AM
I don't think having the slaves causes unrest. I think the unrest comes from blood hunting.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 13, 2013, 10:11:18 AM
Oh. Too bad, because that would explain a lot. (Jomon doesn't blood hunt. Well my character doesn't, the faction can summon some bloodhunty heromonsters.)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 13, 2013, 10:22:16 AM
lol - go for Mictlan again Uber, whilst i read up on what to do if 500 red fellas turn up on the doorstep again
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 13, 2013, 12:07:58 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 13, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
Didn't you end up with loads of unrest after getting all those slaves?  Were you able to contain it to one or two provinces?

Gold was only critical to me in the early part of the game. After I had a large Devil force going I took my troop recruitment down to a trickle. I set taxes to zero in my heavy blood hunting provinces. You'd be surprised how many people would sell their kids in exchange for tax exempt status!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 13, 2013, 01:10:49 PM
Haha!  That's admirably evil!
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 13, 2013, 04:11:11 PM
i claim hinnom for next game
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: byrdman57 on May 13, 2013, 07:34:05 PM
You guys should start a new thread for anew game. I'd be interested in hopping in.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 14, 2013, 12:38:35 AM
Cool, Byrdman.  I think Jason's going to start one when he's ready. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 07:51:55 AM
I will; not quite ready yet. :) Thread might start today, though.

I'll post a link here when I get to it.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 14, 2013, 08:14:28 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 07:51:55 AM
I will; not quite ready yet. :) Thread might start today, though.

I'll post a link here when I get to it.

Small and personal? Or throw it up on desura?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
I'd rather not restrict the size to start with, so I'll open it up to as many players who want in. However, if a large game thus develops and some people would rather have a small Early Age game I'll set up one of those on the side, too.

But first I'll wait to see if the EA game turns out small anyway. :)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 14, 2013, 08:59:50 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
I'd rather not restrict the size to start with, so I'll open it up to as many players who want in. However, if a large game thus develops and some people would rather have a small Early Age game I'll set up one of those on the side, too.

But first I'll wait to see if the EA game turns out small anyway. :)

ok, so............... would you like me to post it on Desura? and is it EA?  :P
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 09:12:40 AM
Yes, the EA game I've been talking about will be EA.  :P My theory is that we should have at least one game (or a subfamily thereof) of each age going at a time.

Yes, post it on Desura (and Shrapnel and Wargamer and maybe Matrix) once I put it up. Dom3 is a nice evangelical aid for bringing in new members. :)

Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 14, 2013, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 14, 2013, 09:12:40 AM
Yes, the EA game I've been talking about will be EA.  :P My theory is that we should have at least one game (or a subfamily thereof) of each age going at a time.

Yes, post it on Desura (and Shrapnel and Wargamer and maybe Matrix) once I put it up. Dom3 is a nice evangelical aid for bringing in new members. :)

cool - ill await the clarion call from yourself
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: undercovergeek on May 16, 2013, 02:12:55 PM
ahem
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: ScottWAR on May 16, 2013, 05:51:59 PM
I'll join.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 16, 2013, 07:16:36 PM
Sorry, busy. ;) Thought I could get it up today. Will try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Huw the Poo on May 17, 2013, 12:43:20 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 16, 2013, 07:16:36 PM
Thought I could get it up today.

There are pills for that. :D
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 17, 2013, 10:56:51 AM
(Mental note to make sure Huw is afflicted with diseases...)
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: Ubercat on May 17, 2013, 07:31:55 PM
I'm glad it wasn't me who went there.
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: ScottWAR on May 18, 2013, 06:02:29 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 16, 2013, 07:16:36 PM
Sorry, busy. ;) Thought I could get it up today. Will try again tomorrow.


Are you still planning on starting a new game?
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 18, 2013, 06:04:22 PM
Yes, but it might be more like Monday now before I set it up.

Or maybe tomorrow. We'll see. I'm thinking of going to sleep soon for about... 15 hours...
Title: Re: Dominions 3 MP game [Running]
Post by: JasonPratt on May 19, 2013, 11:50:18 AM
A new experimental game (possibly EA or possibly multi-age) has now been set up. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=5981.msg144409#msg144409)

If this turns out to be a large game (which I'm provisionally expecting from the outset) and some members want a small game, I'll set up a small game later. If this turns out to be a small game, I'll dial back to a smaller map proportionately.