FOFC Multiplayer CIV 4 Game

Galaxy · 11-04-2005, 05:03 PM

I figure I would start a thread to see if anyone wants to play a game online sometime this weekend (tonight or tomorrow).

jeff061 · 11-04-2005, 05:07 PM

Most likely.

vex · 11-04-2005, 06:54 PM

Sure, I'm up for a game tonight.

moriarty · 11-04-2005, 07:30 PM

I have to go to a wedding.

I'm up for it next weekend though.

Coop · 11-04-2005, 10:23 PM

i can tomorrow, but i suck at the game.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2005, 10:25 PM

I can't do it tonight, but I can play during the day tomorrow.

Galaxy · 11-04-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I can't do it tonight, but I can play during the day tomorrow.

Any particular time?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Any particular time?

Whenever I wake up (which will be a bit of a function of how late I play FM tonight) until about 7:00 PM CST tomorrow (I might be able to play later than that, but I'm not sure.)

Edit: I'd guess that I'll probably wake up by 10 or 10:30 in the morning.

Galaxy · 11-04-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Whenever I wake up (which will be a bit of a function of how late I play FM tonight) until about 7:00 PM CST tomorrow (I might be able to play later than that, but I'm not sure.)

Edit: I'd guess that I'll probably wake up by 10 or 10:30 in the morning.

How about sometime in the afternoon?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-04-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

How about sometime in the afternoon?

Sounds good.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 12:49 AM

Hopefully we can garner some more interest for tomorrow afternoon.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Hopefully we can garner some more interest for tomorrow afternoon.

I'm up for a game Saturday afternoon.
Name the time.
Pacific coast here.

Barkeep49 · 11-05-2005, 07:57 AM

How about 3 Eastern?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkeep49

How about 3 Eastern?

That works for me.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 11:12 AM

Sounds good...

Sound we put together what we want the rules to be, what we want on or off, size of map, climate, ect...?

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 11:28 AM

I can make a 3PM eastern game.
I guess the settings will be dictated by whether we expect to play this all the way through today, or if we want to save and finish Sunday.
I'd suggest normal game speed, but a short turn time limit and a world size below the middle of the spectrum. We could just randomize the climate, sea level, etc. We could reach a consensus on these settings in the pre-game chatroom.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 11:31 AM

Personally, I think quick game speed would be best...

When you set it up use:
Game Name: FOFC
Password: trout

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Personally, I think quick game speed would be best...

When you set it up use:
Game Name: FOFC
Password: trout

OK, it's your party!

I've never tried quick speed, but I understand it only affects the rate at which units and buildings are constructed. I'm interested to see how much it alters the way the game flows.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Runtheball

OK, it's your party!

I've never tried quick speed, but I understand it only affects the rate at which units and buildings are constructed. I'm interested to see how much it alters the way the game flows.

LOL...

Just with a "normal" game speed, it would take a long time. Maybe EF can chime in.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 12:02 PM

I've never played MP, so I'm not sure. Whatever settings you want to try are ok with me.

Edit: Certainly we should have some sort of timer setting per turn.

jbmagic · 11-05-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I've never played MP, so I'm not sure. Whatever settings you want to try are ok with me.

Edit: Certainly we should have some sort of timer setting per turn.

its very fast and harder to look over things like in single play. it can be confusing at times. sometimes it going to feel like you dont have enough time to do things quickly.

vex · 11-05-2005, 12:28 PM

I'd be up for a game tonight.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

I'd be up for a game tonight.

We are playing at 3 this aftenoon (busy later tonight).

As for the speed, it doesn't matter.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 01:14 PM

Bump...

Katon · 11-05-2005, 01:27 PM

Sounds interesting. Haven't tried an MP game yet.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 01:51 PM

want to head in?

vex · 11-05-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

We are playing at 3 this aftenoon (busy later tonight).

As for the speed, it doesn't matter.

I'd still be up for one tonight, though.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 02:50 PM

hmmm..

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 02:50 PM

Well, we had major technical problems in getting that game started. I'm not sure if it was something we were doing wrong, or there is some server instability right now.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Well, we had major technical problems in getting that game started. I'm not sure if it was something we were doing wrong, or there is some server instability right now.

Yup.....We both have cable connections, I wonder if those people in the first game had slower connections?

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 02:58 PM

Dola...

What happen in the first game? Sounds like people were getting pissed.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Yup.....We both have cable connections, I wonder if those people in the first game had slower connections?

I wouldn't say the problems were major. I think we could have worked it out with a little more time.

I am away from my home (cable) connection, and believe the hotel here is on ISDN (its 256/128 connection). I'm sure I wasn't the problem, as I maintained connection till the end with Eaglesfan, while others kept losing connection.

I'm up for another try anytime today, tonight, or Sunday.

I think it would be worth trying a direct connection via IP address, and bypassing Gamespy. I don't know my IP address here at the hotel, but someone else could determine their IP and post that they are going to host a game. I think that'd be easier and probably more stable too.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Dola...

What happen in the first game? Sounds like people were getting pissed.

that's just impatient 13 year olds that expect the game to start the instant they join it. The advantage to password protecting the game is that we will get alot more patience and cooperation amongst FOFC'ers.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Runtheball

I wouldn't say the problems were major. I think we could have worked it out with a little more time.

I am away from my home (cable) connection, and believe the hotel here is on ISDN (its 256/128 connection). I'm sure I wasn't the problem, as I maintained connection till the end with Eaglesfan, while others kept losing connection.

I'm up for another try anytime today, tonight, or Sunday.

I think it would be worth trying a direct connection via IP address, and bypassing Gamespy. I don't know my IP address here at the hotel, but someone else could determine their IP and post that they are going to host a game. I think that'd be easier and probably more stable too.

I would have no idea how to determine my IP address.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:08 PM

Let me figure out my IP address and try to host a game. I also agree that the first game was fine. The major technical problems appeared to be trying to connect to the 2nd game.

I also think I don't ever want to try a non-password protected game again

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I also think I don't ever want to try a non-password protected game again

What happen?

jbmagic · 11-05-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

I would have no idea how to determine my IP address.

http://www.whatismyip.com/

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What happen?

Just a lot of inpatience and immaturity.

I think I found out my IP address, but why don't we give gamespy one last shot in case any FOFC members want to join late.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

http://www.whatismyip.com/

Thanks. That is in agreement with what I thought it was.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:13 PM

I'll go set up a game with FOFC as the name and "trout" as the password and give it one more shot. If that doesn't work, then we can try the IP route.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 03:13 PM

you going to try it now? Gamespy? I'm ready.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:14 PM

Yep, heading there right now.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:28 PM

Time to try the IP route.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 03:30 PM

Anyone else have that Swahili song playing in their head right now?

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:30 PM

Yep. I'll PM you two my IP address, unless one of you wants to host.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-05-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Runtheball

Anyone else have that Swahili song playing in their head right now?

Definitely, it's a good song

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Runtheball

Anyone else have that Swahili song playing in their head right now?

LOL....

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yep. I'll PM you two my IP address, unless one of you wants to host.

Sounds good..

If anyone else wants to play, post now.

Runtheball · 11-05-2005, 03:40 PM

The IP thing didn't work.

Galaxy · 11-05-2005, 03:40 PM

Kept timing out...

11-04-2005, 05:07 PM	#2
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Most likely. __________________

11-04-2005, 10:23 PM	#5
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	i can tomorrow, but i suck at the game. __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

11-04-2005, 10:25 PM	#6
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I can't do it tonight, but I can play during the day tomorrow. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-05-2005, 11:12 AM	#15
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Sounds good... Sound we put together what we want the rules to be, what we want on or off, size of map, climate, ect...? Last edited by Galaxy : 11-05-2005 at 11:12 AM.

11-05-2005, 11:28 AM	#16
Runtheball High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: outside of Atlanta, GA	I can make a 3PM eastern game. I guess the settings will be dictated by whether we expect to play this all the way through today, or if we want to save and finish Sunday. I'd suggest normal game speed, but a short turn time limit and a world size below the middle of the spectrum. We could just randomize the climate, sea level, etc. We could reach a consensus on these settings in the pre-game chatroom. __________________ Beware the beast "Man", for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates he kills for sport, or lust, or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him, for he is the harbinger of death. -- The Lawgiver

11-04-2005, 06:54 PM	#3
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Sure, I'm up for a game tonight.

11-04-2005, 07:30 PM	#4
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	I have to go to a wedding. I'm up for it next weekend though.

11-05-2005, 12:49 AM	#11
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Hopefully we can garner some more interest for tomorrow afternoon.

11-05-2005, 07:57 AM	#13
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	How about 3 Eastern?

11-05-2005, 11:31 AM	#17
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Personally, I think quick game speed would be best... When you set it up use: Game Name: FOFC Password: trout

11-05-2005, 12:02 PM	#20
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I've never played MP, so I'm not sure. Whatever settings you want to try are ok with me. Edit: Certainly we should have some sort of timer setting per turn. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 11-05-2005 at 12:03 PM.

11-05-2005, 12:28 PM	#22
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	I'd be up for a game tonight.

11-05-2005, 01:14 PM	#24
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Bump...

11-05-2005, 01:27 PM	#25
Katon College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Providence, RI	Sounds interesting. Haven't tried an MP game yet.

11-05-2005, 01:51 PM	#26
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	want to head in?

11-05-2005, 02:50 PM	#28
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	hmmm..

11-05-2005, 02:58 PM	#31
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Dola... What happen in the first game? Sounds like people were getting pissed.

11-05-2005, 03:08 PM	#35
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Let me figure out my IP address and try to host a game. I also agree that the first game was fine. The major technical problems appeared to be trying to connect to the 2nd game. I also think I don't ever want to try a non-password protected game again __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-05-2005, 03:13 PM	#40
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'll go set up a game with FOFC as the name and "trout" as the password and give it one more shot. If that doesn't work, then we can try the IP route. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-05-2005, 03:14 PM	#42
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Yep, heading there right now. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-05-2005, 03:28 PM	#43
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Time to try the IP route.

11-05-2005, 03:30 PM	#44
Runtheball High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: outside of Atlanta, GA	Anyone else have that Swahili song playing in their head right now? __________________ Beware the beast "Man", for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates he kills for sport, or lust, or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him, for he is the harbinger of death. -- The Lawgiver

11-05-2005, 03:40 PM	#49
Runtheball High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: outside of Atlanta, GA	The IP thing didn't work. __________________ Beware the beast "Man", for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates he kills for sport, or lust, or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him, for he is the harbinger of death. -- The Lawgiver

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