Civilization 5: Giant Multiplayer in the Playground II

[Somebloke]

If you've a game, it's not this one

Well -*&^...

Steam app not working. Civ not opening. Multiplayer app not working.

Will try to fix within the next few hours, but otherwise I guess you'll have to start without.

(Edit) Okay, working now.

(Edit x2) and joined the game.

[VonFenris]

Dammit, you forget checking for two days and you miss a whole new game. At least there will be more intrigue to follow

[Driderman]

Dammit, you forget checking for two days and you miss a whole new game. At least there will be more intrigue to follow

Actually, there's one spot that still hasn't been filled, so if you hurry up you can still join.

[Phobia]

Can I maybe get in on the next one?

[Mx.Silver]

Can I maybe get in on the next one?

The spot Driderman mentioned still hasn't been filled yet so if you feel like racing VonFenris for it you could still potentially get in this one


Come to think of it, at this rate we're going it's getting to the point where we could split into two smaller games. Or maybe one of the players from the already ongoing game might step aside to let some of the newer people have a go here (I'm starting to consider doing this myself).

[Driderman]

We could create 2 smaller games, no problem. If someone else can be bothered to hammer out the details of who and settings, I'll set it up.

[Mx.Silver]

We could create 2 smaller games, no problem. If someone else can be bothered to hammer out the details of who and settings, I'll set it up.

I was thinking fairly similar to this one, fast pace, largely random settings and civs. Just because that seems to be what's generating interest at the moment. Map-wise either sticking with Hemispheres or going Continents if we hit over 6 (although if anyone has any other suggestions on that I'm open).

In terms of who, I was thinking that I'd probably go (I'd be willing to try hosting it if necessary, although I don't have any experience in that department), along with either Qwertystop or Closet Skeleton - if they're willing - just so neither game gets too bogged down with players from the established. We'd then be able to take VonFenris and Phobia, after which we'd only need 1-2 others to get started.

[VonFenris]

Ah, it just wasn't the bottom most link that wasn't taken. I've joined now, but I wouldn't mind shuffling around the players into two games. I'll see what happens.

EDIT: Steam name is Wintermute, btw, and my timezone is GMT+1

[Driderman]

I was thinking fairly similar to this one, fast pace, largely random settings and civs. Just because that seems to be what's generating interest at the moment. Map-wise either sticking with Hemispheres or going Continents if we hit over 6 (although if anyone has any other suggestions on that I'm open).

In terms of who, I was thinking that I'd probably go (I'd be willing to try hosting it if necessary, although I don't have any experience in that department), along with either Qwertystop or Closet Skeleton - if they're willing - just so neither game gets too bogged down with players from the established. We'd then be able to take VonFenris and Phobia, after which we'd only need 1-2 others to get started.

You're welcome to set up a game, it doesn't really require anything special from the "host" other than the initial setup.

[Silverraptor]

So what's going on? We starting this game?

[Driderman]

I intended to start it this weekend, but then people started talking about splitting it up into two games. I can't really be bothered to handle the setup of a second game, so unless someone else does it, I'm just going to launch this one. Today hopefully, if nobody has any complaints.

[Mx.Silver]

I intended to start it this weekend, but then people started talking about splitting it up into two games. I can't really be bothered to handle the setup of a second game, so unless someone else does it, I'm just going to launch this one. Today hopefully, if nobody has any complaints.

No that seems reasonable enough. There aren't quite enough extra people pushing to join to really require splitting into two games and I don't think there's much point holding up the game waiting to see if any more come along.

[Driderman]

I launched the game, but unfortunately forgot the set the turn order after timezones. Still, it should self-adjust somewhat once we get into a rhythm so hopefully it's not going to cause any major issues.

Also, I ended up as America. Not ideal, but I'll live with it

[Silverraptor]

So, how do I log in exactly to start my turn? I'm very new to this way of playing.

[Driderman]

If you start up the GMR app, you can see who has the current turn, and the turn order. When you're up, launch the game through the GMR app and follow the instructions for running a GMR game as detailed on the GMR website

[Dhavaer]

I can't load the game. Should it be showing America or Babylon as the civ being played?

Edit: more specifically, the load button remains greyed out when I select the save file.

[Closet_Skeleton]

Do you have all the DLC? That might cause problems. Inca seems to be the only non-expansion DLC Civ present so check you have that one. Wonders of the Ancient World also might be turned on unlike in the other game.

You're showing up as America because America started the game. You'll be Babylon when you load it.

[Dhavaer]

I have all the civ packs, G&K, BNW and Ancient Wonders.

[druid91]

Assyria... this is going to be interesting.

[Silverraptor]

If you start up the GMR app, you can see who has the current turn, and the turn order. When you're up, launch the game through the GMR app and follow the instructions for running a GMR game as detailed on the GMR website

Okay, I think I understand. Its not currently my turn yet. I was getting worried because the hours of the turn was counting down.

[VonFenris]

There's two babylons? This calls for a duel to determine the true Babylon. A duel with science!

[Dhavaer]

There's two babylons? This calls for a duel to determine the true Babylon. A duel with science!

At the moment it's going to be a duel of 'who can get the game working' and it's not me. It's actually giving me an error now, though: required DLC is not available, so two questions:

What DLC was the game started with?

Is there a way to change the turn order, because I'm not going to be back at my computer within 12 hours?

[Studoku]

Ooh, I'm Germany. Now to look up what Germany's new abilities are...

[Mx.Silver]

At the moment it's going to be a duel of 'who can get the game working' and it's not me. It's actually giving me an error now, though: required DLC is not available, so two questions:

What DLC was the game started with?

Is there a way to change the turn order, because I'm not going to be back at my computer within 12 hours?

I'm wondering whether this might actually be down to the double Babylon problem given that Babylon is a DLC civ. Because having the same civ appear twice really isn't meant to happen.

[Closet_Skeleton]

I'm wondering whether this might actually be down to the double Babylon problem given that Babylon is a DLC civ. Because having the same civ appear twice really isn't meant to happen.

There's no problem with it in theory, I've had a randomly picked French AI in singleplayer when I'd chosen France. Dhavaer was just the only guy not to pick random.

I'm apparently Inca, assuming this ends up working. I like Inca but always get worried that I won't find enough mountains for their improvement to be worth it.

[Dhavaer]

Given that I can't load the save, I reverted the turn. I'm not sure if that's the intended use for that feature, so apologies if it isn't.

[Driderman]

The issue is most likely a DLC issue. I have all DLCs and didn't de-select any of them since I'm used to playing with all of them.

[Silverraptor]

Ooh, I'm Germany. Now to look up what Germany's new abilities are...

Lucky. Wanna trade?

[Driderman]

Okay, I had to relaunch the game and disabled most DLCs other than the expansions, if we're still not working we might have to start over.

[Silverraptor]

Okay, I had to relaunch the game and disabled most DLCs other than the expansions, if we're still not working we might have to start over.

Okay, so do we have to do anything, or just continue playing?