Pitboss Civilization 4 -- RESTART! - Page 4

WVUFAN · 05-27-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Yeah, the Germans have finally settled. Now it's a race to see who can pop out a warrior first...

Oh, and the e-mail notification is working for me. Could you add Sharon, too? sharon.brown AT gmail.com

Thanks!

I have another solution for this -- everyone let me know what you think. I will take control of the Germans. I will research NOTHING. Build NOTHING. Sharon can build the warrior and come over and kill them, and I won't stop it. It's a backhanded method of eliminating the civ, but again, Sharon shouldn't have to be in a race like this, since it's not fair to her.

The only thing I would ask is for her to raze the city, not conquer it. That way it remains fairer -- she'll get bonus points for destroying a civ, but that's to be expected.

Sound ok?

Miller Time · 05-27-2006, 09:06 PM

That solution works for me.

JeeberD · 05-27-2006, 09:08 PM

Peachy

WVUFAN · 05-28-2006, 12:20 AM

I sent out a test email turn notification to the whole group, so if you have an extra turn notification for 3880 BC, that's the reason.

Anyway, new turn is up and ready to go.

Franklinnoble · 05-28-2006, 12:25 AM

I think that's a good final solution to the German problem.

Vince · 05-28-2006, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

I think that's a good final solution to the German problem.

Beautiful.

WVUFAN · 05-29-2006, 08:40 AM

EDITED to make sense:

At the time of this writing, 9:37 AM EST, the following people have taken their turn (3790 BC):

Me
GStelmack
Miller Time

My CPU rebooted itself after checking for windows updates, so check and make sure you've taken your turn. It autosaves at the beginning of each turn, but not again (automatically) until the NEXT round The last person who took their turn last round may have had their turn erased for this round, so check just in case.

wade moore · 05-29-2006, 08:54 AM

Moved this to the Dynasty section at WVUFan's request.

Runtheball · 05-30-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

EDITED to make sense:

At the time of this writing, 9:37 AM EST, the following people have taken their turn (3790 BC):

Me
GStelmack
Miller Time

My CPU rebooted itself after checking for windows updates, so check and make sure you've taken your turn. It autosaves at the beginning of each turn, but not again (automatically) until the NEXT round The last person who took their turn last round may have had their turn erased for this round, so check just in case.

I thought something was screwy. I was certain I made my move for this turn early on Monday. I checked back late Monday and saw that the game was waiting on both me and Jeeber. I'm guessing Jeeber already took his turn and is waiting for the email to tell him the next turn is ready, but since the CPU rebooted he actually has NOT made his turn.

This should have been posted as an email.
edit: JeeberD re-took his turn (my suspicions above were correct) with about 1 hour remaining on the clock. We're back in business!

WVUFAN · 05-30-2006, 11:28 AM

No, you're right -- I should have emailed everyone about this. If it happens again, I will post and email.

saldana · 05-30-2006, 02:28 PM

anyone else unable to connect to the server this afternoon? i kept timing out and not getting in.

WVUFAN · 05-30-2006, 02:50 PM

It's working now.

saldana · 05-30-2006, 07:00 PM

i'll play my turn when i get home tonight then. sorry if i am holding things up.

WVUFAN · 05-30-2006, 07:10 PM

I doubt you are. Remember, the 24 hour clock is there for a reason. We're getting a minimum of a turn a day, which is pretty good in comparison to most leagues. I wouldn't worry about holding things up.

If anyone is holding things up, it's me and my stupid computer losing connection. I'm trying to do some things that'll fix that, so my apologies.

Franklinnoble · 05-31-2006, 12:58 AM

Actually, I was the last one to take the turn today... can't connect from work, and didn't get home until late.

WVUFAN · 05-31-2006, 10:20 AM

After a very short down-time, the game is back online. So take your turn if you weren't able to in the past hour.

Franklinnoble · 05-31-2006, 10:39 PM

FYI - Sharon whacked Bismark. Doesn't appear to have boosted her score any or anything.

WVUFAN · 05-31-2006, 10:53 PM

So Germany's gone, eh?

Awesome. :-)

Lonnie · 06-01-2006, 04:23 PM

Was wondering where this post went. I want to keep tabs to see how it progresses.

WVUFAN · 06-01-2006, 05:18 PM

We're at 3700. We're averaging a little over a turn a day, and Germany has already been eliminated. Things are moving fairly smoothly, and the email turn notification is working.

So far, despite my CPU dying a few times, it's going fine as far as I'm concerned.

So what does everyone else think?

JeeberD · 06-01-2006, 05:21 PM

While you're here, Eric...

I'm trying to set up our PBEM as a Pitboss as we speak. But how in the heck do I find out my SMTP info? I entered in my IP there but when I try to connect I'm not having any luck...

WVUFAN · 06-01-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

While you're here, Eric...

I'm trying to set up our PBEM as a Pitboss as we speak. But how in the heck do I find out my SMTP info? I entered in my IP there but when I try to connect I'm not having any luck...

Don't add your SMTP in Pitboss -- it's in beta, and doesn't work. I can send you the turn notification program.

How you get it your SMTP settings? You have to access your POP3 settings. I dunno what it is from hotmail. It's usually smtp.SERVERNAME.com.

JeeberD · 06-01-2006, 05:34 PM

OK, so tell me what I'm doing wrong...

I start up the Pitboss.exe
I choose "None" for mod
I'll go ahead and leave all the SMTP stuff blank
Choose "Direct IP" for network
Choose "Load game" and select the last file you sent me
And then this screen comes up

What do I have to do from there? If I try to connect it times out on me...

WVUFAN · 06-01-2006, 05:37 PM

As soon as I get home, I'll look and find out what needs to be added.

JeeberD · 06-01-2006, 05:41 PM

Cool, thanks...

WVUFAN · 06-01-2006, 06:39 PM

I've been told that as of now, you cannot convert PBEM games to Pitboss, but that several people are trying to make mods that will allow it.

They're also saying that when the Pitboss goes out of beta, this option will be available. :-(

JeeberD · 06-02-2006, 10:30 AM

OK. I'll take my turn and then send it on to Franky, then...

Vince · 06-02-2006, 01:55 PM

I just took my turn, which flipped it to the next turn. I took that one too.

I'm really enjoying this so far. Just out of curiousity, though...what happens if the time limit is reached for any given day?

JeeberD · 06-02-2006, 02:32 PM

Oh my, I spy some neighbors!

WVUFAN · 06-02-2006, 04:23 PM

Who do you see?

On a side note, I have decided to rename my capital city Nintendo, in honor of one of Japan's greatest exports.

My second city will be called Sega, but it will probably fail.

WVUFAN · 06-02-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

I just took my turn, which flipped it to the next turn. I took that one too.

I'm really enjoying this so far. Just out of curiousity, though...what happens if the time limit is reached for any given day?

The civ continues to research what was already set, and build what's in the queue, but no units move and no new things not in a queue are built.

WVUFAN · 06-02-2006, 04:47 PM

Jeeber:

I found a mod that allows PBEM games to be converted to Pitboss:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=167669

Hope this is helpful.

Samdari · 06-02-2006, 06:57 PM

Unable to contact host.

gstelmack · 06-02-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samdari

Unable to contact host.

Me, too. I'll check back after the kids are in bed.

So far, I am REALLY enjoying this. Slow-paced enough for me to pay attention, but a nice clip of 1-2 turns a day to keep interest up.

WVUFAN · 06-02-2006, 07:28 PM

That means my internet's down. I'm at work; I'll be home at 2 am to check and reset. Sorry, guys.

Celeval · 06-02-2006, 10:11 PM

I'm enjoying this a good bit as well, to throw in my two cents. Lots of fun.

WVUFAN · 06-03-2006, 02:20 AM

The game is back up.

WVUFAN · 06-03-2006, 02:32 PM

dola --

I think I'm either on an island, or have a large mountain range that cuts me off from the rest of the world. I have a large area, it seems, all to myself, only accessable via boat.

I like it. Do the rest of you prefer to be segregated from the rest of the civs or do you like more room for expansion?

Vince · 06-03-2006, 03:01 PM

I haven't played much multiplayer yet, so I don't have a handle on what I prefer there. In solo play, I like to be cut off from the AI civs.

Vince · 06-03-2006, 05:02 PM

Our warrior roams the wilderness aimlessly, hoping the natives will point him in the right direction. Meanwhile, our commoners try to teach themselves which end of the pointy thing to stick the other guy with.

Franklinnoble · 06-04-2006, 06:33 PM

Is it down again? I can't even ping 24.239.76.92....

WVUFAN · 06-04-2006, 06:44 PM

Try it now. Was doing some work on the PC.

WVUFAN · 06-05-2006, 12:08 AM

Well, I think I'm in a good place. I'm at the end of a large pennisula, with a fair amount of space to work with, a nice river running through it, and it's got a mountain range protecting me from the other civs. So, it seems the only access the other civs will have to Japan will be through boats, and that's a good thing.

Has anyone made contact with other civs yet?

Vince · 06-05-2006, 04:22 AM

my capital city is protected by lots of Tundra. Which isn't exactly something that excites me.

gstelmack · 06-06-2006, 09:17 PM

I see you creeping around my borders Jeeber...

saldana · 06-06-2006, 10:27 PM

i havent seen or heard from anyone yet, and thats the way i prefer it....the british are a highly xenophobic people

saldana · 06-07-2006, 12:40 AM

wvu, looks like your internet is down at home again, i cant connect

WVUFAN · 06-07-2006, 02:14 AM

It's back up. Stupid cable internet.

Runtheball · 06-07-2006, 07:31 AM

I'm gonna toss out an idea here to pick up the pace a bit, just for the next few turns. Not suggesting we do this regularly, just right now since we all have only one or two units to move anyway, and turns take only a couple minutes. If we could all arrange to be online at the same time for even just a half hour, we could probably get through at least 5-10 turns, maybe more. If we had an hour, even better. I know there's little chance that 11 people can coordinate to be online at the same time, and if its not all 11 of us it won't work. But maybe if we could post the times we'd be available and willing to play, we'd find some overlap. Again, its not likely to work, but I want to give it a try.

I have a very flexible schedule, and can arrange to be online at virtually any time everyone else agrees upon. But I'll suggest friday, saturday, or sunday evening June 9, 10, 11 from 8pm to 1am EST.

JeeberD · 06-07-2006, 08:09 AM

Friday and Sunday evenings I'm working, and Saturday night I already have plans to go out...

Good times for me would be today, tomorrow, or Friday from say 8am to probably 5pm (central time)...

Mr Stelmack, sir, I thiink we should join forces and take over the WORLD!

Uhhh...did I just say that in front of everybody?

05-27-2006, 09:08 PM	#153
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Peachy __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-28-2006, 12:20 AM	#154
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	I sent out a test email turn notification to the whole group, so if you have an extra turn notification for 3880 BC, that's the reason. Anyway, new turn is up and ready to go. __________________

05-29-2006, 08:40 AM	#157
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	EDITED to make sense: At the time of this writing, 9:37 AM EST, the following people have taken their turn (3790 BC): Me GStelmack Miller Time My CPU rebooted itself after checking for windows updates, so check and make sure you've taken your turn. It autosaves at the beginning of each turn, but not again (automatically) until the NEXT round The last person who took their turn last round may have had their turn erased for this round, so check just in case. __________________ Last edited by WVUFAN : 05-29-2006 at 08:49 AM.

05-30-2006, 11:28 AM	#160
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	No, you're right -- I should have emailed everyone about this. If it happens again, I will post and email. __________________

05-30-2006, 02:50 PM	#162
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	It's working now. __________________

05-27-2006, 09:06 PM	#152
Miller Time H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ottawa,Ontario	That solution works for me.

05-28-2006, 12:25 AM	#155
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I think that's a good final solution to the German problem.

05-30-2006, 02:28 PM	#161
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	anyone else unable to connect to the server this afternoon? i kept timing out and not getting in.

05-30-2006, 07:00 PM	#163
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i'll play my turn when i get home tonight then. sorry if i am holding things up.

05-30-2006, 07:10 PM	#164
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	I doubt you are. Remember, the 24 hour clock is there for a reason. We're getting a minimum of a turn a day, which is pretty good in comparison to most leagues. I wouldn't worry about holding things up. If anyone is holding things up, it's me and my stupid computer losing connection. I'm trying to do some things that'll fix that, so my apologies. __________________

05-31-2006, 12:58 AM	#165
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Actually, I was the last one to take the turn today... can't connect from work, and didn't get home until late.

05-31-2006, 10:20 AM	#166
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	After a very short down-time, the game is back online. So take your turn if you weren't able to in the past hour. __________________

05-31-2006, 10:39 PM	#167
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	FYI - Sharon whacked Bismark. Doesn't appear to have boosted her score any or anything.

05-31-2006, 10:53 PM	#168
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	So Germany's gone, eh? Awesome. :-) __________________

06-01-2006, 04:23 PM	#169
Lonnie High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlothian, TX	Was wondering where this post went. I want to keep tabs to see how it progresses. __________________ Lonnie

06-01-2006, 05:18 PM	#170
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	We're at 3700. We're averaging a little over a turn a day, and Germany has already been eliminated. Things are moving fairly smoothly, and the email turn notification is working. So far, despite my CPU dying a few times, it's going fine as far as I'm concerned. So what does everyone else think? __________________ Last edited by WVUFAN : 06-01-2006 at 05:19 PM.

06-01-2006, 05:21 PM	#171
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	While you're here, Eric... I'm trying to set up our PBEM as a Pitboss as we speak. But how in the heck do I find out my SMTP info? I entered in my IP there but when I try to connect I'm not having any luck... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-01-2006, 05:34 PM	#173
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	OK, so tell me what I'm doing wrong... I start up the Pitboss.exe I choose "None" for mod I'll go ahead and leave all the SMTP stuff blank Choose "Direct IP" for network Choose "Load game" and select the last file you sent me And then this screen comes up What do I have to do from there? If I try to connect it times out on me... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-01-2006, 05:37 PM	#174
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	As soon as I get home, I'll look and find out what needs to be added. __________________

06-01-2006, 05:41 PM	#175
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Cool, thanks... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-01-2006, 06:39 PM	#176
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Bad News ... I've been told that as of now, you cannot convert PBEM games to Pitboss, but that several people are trying to make mods that will allow it. They're also saying that when the Pitboss goes out of beta, this option will be available. :-( __________________

06-02-2006, 10:30 AM	#177
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	OK. I'll take my turn and then send it on to Franky, then... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-02-2006, 01:55 PM	#178
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I just took my turn, which flipped it to the next turn. I took that one too. I'm really enjoying this so far. Just out of curiousity, though...what happens if the time limit is reached for any given day? __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com. Last edited by Vince : 06-02-2006 at 01:55 PM.

06-02-2006, 02:32 PM	#179
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Oh my, I spy some neighbors! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-02-2006, 04:23 PM	#180
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Who do you see? On a side note, I have decided to rename my capital city Nintendo, in honor of one of Japan's greatest exports. My second city will be called Sega, but it will probably fail. __________________ Last edited by WVUFAN : 06-02-2006 at 04:23 PM.

06-02-2006, 04:47 PM	#182
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Jeeber: I found a mod that allows PBEM games to be converted to Pitboss: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=167669 Hope this is helpful. __________________

06-02-2006, 06:57 PM	#183
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	Unable to contact host. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

06-02-2006, 07:28 PM	#185
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	That means my internet's down. I'm at work; I'll be home at 2 am to check and reset. Sorry, guys. __________________

06-02-2006, 10:11 PM	#186
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	I'm enjoying this a good bit as well, to throw in my two cents. Lots of fun.

06-03-2006, 02:20 AM	#187
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	The game is back up. __________________

06-03-2006, 02:32 PM	#188
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	dola -- I think I'm either on an island, or have a large mountain range that cuts me off from the rest of the world. I have a large area, it seems, all to myself, only accessable via boat. I like it. Do the rest of you prefer to be segregated from the rest of the civs or do you like more room for expansion? __________________

06-03-2006, 03:01 PM	#189
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I haven't played much multiplayer yet, so I don't have a handle on what I prefer there. In solo play, I like to be cut off from the AI civs. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

06-03-2006, 05:02 PM	#190
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Our warrior roams the wilderness aimlessly, hoping the natives will point him in the right direction. Meanwhile, our commoners try to teach themselves which end of the pointy thing to stick the other guy with. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

06-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#191
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Is it down again? I can't even ping 24.239.76.92....

06-04-2006, 06:44 PM	#192
WVUFAN College Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntington, WV	Try it now. Was doing some work on the PC. __________________