Rise of Nations, MP - Page 2

Bonegavel · 05-26-2004, 08:19 PM

I give in, i'm downloading AIM right now...

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My AIM name is [drum roll] Bonegavel.

Marmel · 05-26-2004, 09:58 PM

Great 3 person game tonight with Bonegavel, Barkeep and myself.

And no, I didn't break my alliance this time.

Good game guys!

Barkeep49 · 05-26-2004, 10:01 PM

Overwhelming force is what is needed to capture and hold cities. You can't just take a few catapults (or their later age equivalent) and expect to hold a city. The idea of assimilation is really great on several levels. When you attack just make sure you bring infantry with you.

Bonegavel · 05-27-2004, 08:12 AM

Holy jesus, husband to mary magdalen, father of the Meriovigian line! That was fun. I think I went for 5 minutes at a time without checking my library and boy does that get you behind.

When I took on AI Hannibal, I was fairly sure the 2 of you (from your scores) were a bit ahead of me in the armoury dept, so i wanted to at least get out of last place and I succeeded at that. Once I saw Marmel's Mounted Missles it was only a matter of a few frames of animation that I was aware of my impending doom.

Great stuff... looking forward to the next battle.

Ragone · 05-27-2004, 10:08 PM

I plan on purchasing this tomorrow since i have some best buy bucks to spend..

gimme a weekend to learn the game :P

Marmel · 05-27-2004, 10:18 PM

looks like we will have 3 or 4 for a midnight (EST) game. anyone else?

Chief Rum · 05-27-2004, 10:31 PM

I could play. But you guys will seriously kick my ass.

CR

Chubby · 05-27-2004, 10:32 PM

MP needs the gamespy thing doesnt it?

Marmel · 05-27-2004, 10:34 PM

I dont know Chubby. Neuqua had problems and mentioned that, but I just set it up and it worked. maybe because i was hosting? I dont know.

Chubby · 05-27-2004, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmel

I dont know Chubby. Neuqua had problems and mentioned that, but I just set it up and it worked. maybe because i was hosting? I dont know.

Hmm, I think it tries to install it when you install the game but I chose not to. I'll have to install it (the gamespy MP software stuff) and try another night since I know I can't play tonight. I'll prob get the XP tomorrow anyways

Neuqua · 05-27-2004, 10:40 PM

Yeah I did have a similar problem. Once I went ahead and just downloaded the gamespy, everything worked out fine. Although we usually connect by IP so I don't know if Gamespy really has much to do with that.

Chief Rum · 05-27-2004, 10:43 PM

Is that the Gamespy Arcade? I already have something set up, but I haven't even looked into that. Once I get to a stopping point in my other programs, I will try and load up multiplayer and see if I need to do anything.

CR

Marmel · 05-28-2004, 03:29 AM

Two totally kick ass games tonight. Neuq and I had a battle for the ages, wiping out probably a thousand troops on each side, and lasting for 30 minutes of non-stop straight action. I finally marched around to the other side of his capital and then sent another army to the front of his capital and took it from both sides.

Raven and Chief are doing well in their first tries.

Neuqua · 05-28-2004, 03:41 AM

It really was a battle of the ages. It looked like my guys were going to get wiped out within minutes but my guys ended up putting up one heck of a fight. Marm's right, ATLEAST a thousand troups had to have died there. All the while Chief and Raven were basically just growing larger and larger, wondering why there was no action taking place

Chief Rum · 05-28-2004, 03:46 AM

Heh...I still got the floor wiped with the blood of my soldiers, though...and women and children, too. Man, Marmel is ruthless...

CR

Marmel · 05-28-2004, 03:49 AM

i am getting a bad rep here for doing what Neuqua would do if he could take me out.

Raven · 05-28-2004, 03:49 AM

very fun couple of games.

the first round, Chief and I were both rookies. Marmel and Neuq battled it out while I just sat around and built up my forces. Neuq and I had an alliance, but Marmel was attacking him with tanks and planes, and I knew my horse and buggies weren't goign to do much damage there.

The second game, Marmel and I had an alliance. I was concentrating on building up my techs, and him and Neuq got in to another huge war. This time I decided to make an attempt to take one of Neuq's cities, and he cleaned my slate. I was knocked out soon after that.

Those guys build up pretty quick and it's tough to keep up with them after an hour or so, but it's still a lot of fun.

Looking forward to our next couple of games, and highly recommend it to those interested. If we can get a game with 6-8 players, I think it will be a real blast.

GoldenEagle · 05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

I am really tempted to go buy the game tommorow....

I doubt I can come up with $25 bucks though - stupid college.

Bonegavel · 05-28-2004, 08:51 AM

Count me in for at least 1 game tonight.

Franklinnoble · 05-28-2004, 10:33 AM

Fuck... I wish I had broadband at home.

Tekneek · 05-28-2004, 10:38 AM

Man. I might be able to play on Sunday night. I am only possibly available for games on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. A 6-8 player game with some rookies would be good.

Chubby · 05-28-2004, 11:25 AM

what countries are you guys using?

heybrad · 05-28-2004, 11:39 AM

I'll be checking in for games tonight, sat and sun. I got everything reinstalled and played a SP game, but I'm guessing that wont help me much against you guys.

Neuqua · 05-28-2004, 01:49 PM

Franklin:
Raven is on dialup and I do not think he suffered through any game ending problems, I say give it a shot.

Chubby:
Usually we just set it out to Random and then play with whatever the AI gives us.

Chubby · 05-28-2004, 01:59 PM

Cool. I got the XP today so I'm down with getting my ass handed to me in multiplayer

Raven · 05-28-2004, 02:21 PM

Frank, I didnt have any lag using a dialup connection. I couldnt even tell.

Franklinnoble · 05-28-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

Frank, I didnt have any lag using a dialup connection. I couldnt even tell.

Don't tease me....

Marmel · 05-28-2004, 05:31 PM

We usually play with 2 house rules

1) No nukes.

However, we have relaxed the rules for rookie players and will allow them nukes if they so choose. Once you get the hang of the game though, that advantage is gone.

2) No attacking a human player until 1 AI nation is eliminated. If we get 5 or 6 human players at once, we might have to scrap this rule since we won't need AI nations.

Chubby · 05-28-2004, 06:52 PM

I hate nukes, they are LAME. What is the winning criteria? Last man standing?

AIM is Chubby3333 so I can get slaughtered tonight

Ragone · 05-28-2004, 08:27 PM

I got the game and the xp today.. i'll be learning it over the next 24 hours or so

Chubby · 05-28-2004, 08:55 PM

I'll be playing single player and not checking toe boards so IM me if people we're going to do MP tonight.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-28-2004, 09:40 PM

I suck at this game single-player (though I've only played 4 or 5 times), but I'd be willing to get into a multiplayer game.

Marmel · 05-28-2004, 10:49 PM

Game stwartingin about 10 minutes or so. AIM me: cusefan95

Pumpy Tudors · 05-28-2004, 11:49 PM

Whoops. I should've hung out on the board instead of playing Winning Eleven 7. I'll catch you all some other time.

Chubby · 05-29-2004, 12:53 AM

VICTORY! The good guys come out on top in game 1!

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 01:09 AM

I couldn't fend off two nations tag teaming me at the end.

Another game starting in 5 minutes or so for any late entries.

HeavyReign · 05-29-2004, 01:10 AM

Marmel falls to the combined forces of orange and light blue.

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 03:51 AM

The HR/Marmel tag team ruled all in game two though.

Chubby out real early that time.

HeavyReign · 05-29-2004, 03:56 AM

The highlight was chief rum nuking his own capital when I had it surrounded with tanks.

Chief Rum · 05-29-2004, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyReign

The highlight was chief rum nuking his own capital when I had it surrounded with tanks.

I had to make a name for myself in this game somehow.

CR

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:38 AM

First, Chief's peaceful capital:

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:43 AM

And then HR's squadron of stealth bombers approach:

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:48 AM

While I am regrouping, HR is just letting Chief have it with tanks and choppers. But what's this? Look on the left, it says Nuclear Missle Launched!

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:51 AM

Ground Zero at impact!!!!!! Uhh, chief just launched a nuke at his own capital!

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:54 AM

Look at all those dead bodies.

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 04:58 AM

and finally, my ground troops come into to clean up the mess that HR made in the air and defeat Chief.

Ragone · 05-29-2004, 05:00 AM

Chief.. just because they called it the Manhatten project.. doesn't mean they tested it on manhatten

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 05:03 AM

Some other pics.....my navy:

Marmel · 05-29-2004, 05:05 AM

and finally, HR has his capital well guarded against a double cross.

Chief Rum · 05-29-2004, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragone

Chief.. just because they called it the Manhatten project.. doesn't mean they tested it on manhatten

lol...hey, it bought me about five minutes of game time.

CR

05-26-2004, 09:58 PM	#52
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Great 3 person game tonight with Bonegavel, Barkeep and myself. And no, I didn't break my alliance this time. Good game guys! __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-27-2004, 10:18 PM	#56
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	looks like we will have 3 or 4 for a midnight (EST) game. anyone else? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-27-2004, 10:31 PM	#57
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I could play. But you guys will seriously kick my ass. CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-27-2004, 10:34 PM	#59
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I dont know Chubby. Neuqua had problems and mentioned that, but I just set it up and it worked. maybe because i was hosting? I dont know. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-27-2004, 10:40 PM	#61
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Yeah I did have a similar problem. Once I went ahead and just downloaded the gamespy, everything worked out fine. Although we usually connect by IP so I don't know if Gamespy really has much to do with that. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-26-2004, 10:01 PM	#53
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	Overwhelming force is what is needed to capture and hold cities. You can't just take a few catapults (or their later age equivalent) and expect to hold a city. The idea of assimilation is really great on several levels. When you attack just make sure you bring infantry with you.

05-27-2004, 08:12 AM	#54
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	Holy jesus, husband to mary magdalen, father of the Meriovigian line! That was fun. I think I went for 5 minutes at a time without checking my library and boy does that get you behind. When I took on AI Hannibal, I was fairly sure the 2 of you (from your scores) were a bit ahead of me in the armoury dept, so i wanted to at least get out of last place and I succeeded at that. Once I saw Marmel's Mounted Missles it was only a matter of a few frames of animation that I was aware of my impending doom. Great stuff... looking forward to the next battle.

05-27-2004, 10:08 PM	#55
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	I plan on purchasing this tomorrow since i have some best buy bucks to spend.. gimme a weekend to learn the game :P

05-27-2004, 10:32 PM	#58
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	MP needs the gamespy thing doesnt it?

05-27-2004, 10:43 PM	#62
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Is that the Gamespy Arcade? I already have something set up, but I haven't even looked into that. Once I get to a stopping point in my other programs, I will try and load up multiplayer and see if I need to do anything. CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-28-2004, 03:29 AM	#63
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Two totally kick ass games tonight. Neuq and I had a battle for the ages, wiping out probably a thousand troops on each side, and lasting for 30 minutes of non-stop straight action. I finally marched around to the other side of his capital and then sent another army to the front of his capital and took it from both sides. Raven and Chief are doing well in their first tries. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-28-2004, 03:41 AM	#64
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	It really was a battle of the ages. It looked like my guys were going to get wiped out within minutes but my guys ended up putting up one heck of a fight. Marm's right, ATLEAST a thousand troups had to have died there. All the while Chief and Raven were basically just growing larger and larger, wondering why there was no action taking place __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-28-2004, 03:46 AM	#65
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Heh...I still got the floor wiped with the blood of my soldiers, though...and women and children, too. Man, Marmel is ruthless... CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-28-2004, 03:49 AM	#66
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	i am getting a bad rep here for doing what Neuqua would do if he could take me out. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-28-2004, 03:49 AM	#67
Raven College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD	very fun couple of games. the first round, Chief and I were both rookies. Marmel and Neuq battled it out while I just sat around and built up my forces. Neuq and I had an alliance, but Marmel was attacking him with tanks and planes, and I knew my horse and buggies weren't goign to do much damage there. The second game, Marmel and I had an alliance. I was concentrating on building up my techs, and him and Neuq got in to another huge war. This time I decided to make an attempt to take one of Neuq's cities, and he cleaned my slate. I was knocked out soon after that. Those guys build up pretty quick and it's tough to keep up with them after an hour or so, but it's still a lot of fun. Looking forward to our next couple of games, and highly recommend it to those interested. If we can get a game with 6-8 players, I think it will be a real blast.

05-28-2004, 03:55 AM	#68
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I am really tempted to go buy the game tommorow.... I doubt I can come up with $25 bucks though - stupid college.

05-28-2004, 08:51 AM	#69
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	Count me in for at least 1 game tonight.

05-28-2004, 10:33 AM	#70
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Fuck... I wish I had broadband at home.

05-28-2004, 10:38 AM	#71
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Man. I might be able to play on Sunday night. I am only possibly available for games on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. A 6-8 player game with some rookies would be good.

05-28-2004, 11:25 AM	#72
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	what countries are you guys using?

05-28-2004, 11:39 AM	#73
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	I'll be checking in for games tonight, sat and sun. I got everything reinstalled and played a SP game, but I'm guessing that wont help me much against you guys.

05-28-2004, 01:49 PM	#74
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Franklin: Raven is on dialup and I do not think he suffered through any game ending problems, I say give it a shot. Chubby: Usually we just set it out to Random and then play with whatever the AI gives us. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-28-2004, 01:59 PM	#75
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Cool. I got the XP today so I'm down with getting my ass handed to me in multiplayer

05-28-2004, 02:21 PM	#76
Raven College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD	Frank, I didnt have any lag using a dialup connection. I couldnt even tell.

05-28-2004, 05:31 PM	#78
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	We usually play with 2 house rules 1) No nukes. However, we have relaxed the rules for rookie players and will allow them nukes if they so choose. Once you get the hang of the game though, that advantage is gone. 2) No attacking a human player until 1 AI nation is eliminated. If we get 5 or 6 human players at once, we might have to scrap this rule since we won't need AI nations. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-28-2004, 06:52 PM	#79
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	I hate nukes, they are LAME. What is the winning criteria? Last man standing? AIM is Chubby3333 so I can get slaughtered tonight Last edited by Chubby : 05-28-2004 at 06:53 PM.

05-28-2004, 08:27 PM	#80
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	I got the game and the xp today.. i'll be learning it over the next 24 hours or so

05-28-2004, 08:55 PM	#81
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	I'll be playing single player and not checking toe boards so IM me if people we're going to do MP tonight.

05-28-2004, 09:40 PM	#82
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I suck at this game single-player (though I've only played 4 or 5 times), but I'd be willing to get into a multiplayer game. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-28-2004, 10:49 PM	#83
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Game stwartingin about 10 minutes or so. AIM me: cusefan95 __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-28-2004, 11:49 PM	#84
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Whoops. I should've hung out on the board instead of playing Winning Eleven 7. I'll catch you all some other time. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-29-2004, 12:53 AM	#85
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	VICTORY! The good guys come out on top in game 1!

05-29-2004, 01:09 AM	#86
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I couldn't fend off two nations tag teaming me at the end. Another game starting in 5 minutes or so for any late entries. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-29-2004, 01:10 AM	#87
HeavyReign Fast Break Basketball Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Spokane, WA	Marmel falls to the combined forces of orange and light blue.

05-29-2004, 03:51 AM	#88
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	The HR/Marmel tag team ruled all in game two though. Chubby out real early that time. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."