PBeM minimod updated for v1.2

[TruePraetorian]

Most of the .Org is asleep right now, but I'll just leave this here anyway for when I wake up :laugh4:


Here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=109807)

ITT is my PBeM minimod for EB. It's as easy to set up as humanly possible, but some might have a question or two. Feel free to ask.

With that, this can serve as the first EB PBeM signup thread. Post if your interested. As a true praetorian, I claim the Romanii :clown: (if anyone is interested).

Enjoy.

Current List(11):
TruePraetorian - Romanii
The Celtic Viking - Arverni
Subotan - Baktria
Hax - AS
Sarkiss - KH
Mjolnir - Makedonia
SkullHeadhq - Ptolomies
WWFW - Punic Scum
justmyname - Epeiros
Cux47 - Pontos
Incitatus - Lusotannan

[Subotan]

What exactly is PBeM?

[Hax]

Play by E-mail.

[The Celtic Viking]

I am kind of interested, yeah. Hit me up with the Arverni.

[/Bean\]

So, you each choose a faction, then play a huge campaign? Kinda like a huge version of WotB and BtSH?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Yes, but only one person is playing a faction.

Gah, I wish that my computer could handle another EB! :shame:

[Subotan]

Awesome! Bagsy Baktria!

[TruePraetorian]

Great to see some interest :laugh3:

Ok, first post will have factions and players listed. If anyone wants to suggest rules just post it. A definite rule is it will be on EBv1.2 with RTW.exe.

I would suggest we use City Mod 5.1a, but that is just IMO. I also think it is a MUST to add the force diplomacy minimod...without it the game wouldn't be possible.

Other then that I'm all ears :smug:

EDIT:AND IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SETTING IT UP JUST ASK!!

[Subotan]

I've got the minimod pack installed.

[TruePraetorian]

I've got the minimod pack installed.

Was it difficult? I mean, were my instructions pretty clear cut?

I know it might be tricky for some of the inexperienced, but it was impossible for me to set up a "one install minimod" since there are some 400 combonations for choosing factions.

[Subotan]

Oh no, I meant for Vanilla EB. My bad ^_^`
I'll set it up later (German Homework beckons), but the instructions look clear.

[TruePraetorian]

Oh no, I meant for Vanilla EB. My bad ^_^`
I'll set it up later (German Homework beckons), but the instructions look clear.

Haha ok, as long as they look good. Have fun with the homework ~;)

[palmtree]

I am pretty damn impressed that you have managed to hack this into the game but at the same time I feel it's not gonna be too practical. If you've got to send your turn by email, every turn, the game is going to take a very long time. I'm sure someone is gonna be happy to have the option though, so good work.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I am pretty damn impressed that you have managed to hack this into the game but at the same time I feel it's not gonna be too practical. If you've got to send your turn by email, every turn, the game is going to take a very long time. I'm sure someone is gonna be happy to have the option though, so good work.

You should check out the Throne Room and all those M2TW PBeM's.
Yes, it takes them a lot of time but this here allows you to play EB against other humans and I think it's .. well .. fantastic! :beam:

[Hax]

Arche Seleukeia, if possible ^_^

[TruePraetorian]

I am pretty damn impressed that you have managed to hack this into the game but at the same time I feel it's not gonna be too practical. If you've got to send your turn by email, every turn, the game is going to take a very long time. I'm sure someone is gonna be happy to have the option though, so good work.

Like Ibn-Khaldun said, I am not the creator of PBeM's..far from it. They have been played in the Throne Room ever since Myrrdraal completed the generator. So, as far as lack of appeal, im not worried about it ~;) Besides, humans are much more fun to play with. With hardcoded computers, it's kind of hard to have logical opponents.


Arche Seleukeia, if possible ^_^

Added :smug:

EDIT: BTW, as mentioned by Subotan, I looked up the EB1.2 minimod pack. Going over them I think that they are all great improvements...so I installed them :guilty: They just looked so good. So, I can re-install no problem, but I highly suggest we use the minimod pack, they city mod for the pack, and the phalanx mod for the pack. Up to the majority though.

[Subotan]

Arche Seleukeia, if possible ^_^

Aha, En Garde Basileus!
:duel:

[TruePraetorian]

:wall: I forgot to ask, how many players does everyone wish to start with? We can always add more as the game progresses.

[Hax]

Aha, En Garde Basileus!

Oh be quiet, you little Satrap. You don't want my Argyraspides to march from Ekbatana to quell your little uprising, eh?

[Sarkiss]

Hayastan for me, please:applause:

EDIT: i think this mini mod compilation looks the best atm -
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=105242

as long as every major region gets at least 1 player we can fire it up imo. no rush though, maybe giving it a couple of weeks to gather more players?

[The Celtic Viking]

Hayastan for me, please:applause:

EDIT: i think this mini mod compilation looks the best atm -
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=105242

as long as every major region gets at least 1 player we can fire it up imo. no rush though, maybe giving it a couple of weeks to gather more players?

Yeah. I'd very much like to see someone snag Carthage or some other western faction. If it's only me and TP there I would feel much too lonely. :shame:

[TruePraetorian]

Wasnt able to get on yesterday but the thread is still alive.

Still taking "applications" for factions. I think it would be GREAT to fill up every faction...we may never finish such a game but it would be a hell of alot of fun :laugh3:

Updated players.

PS:@Celtic: Just admit it, you're scared of a 1 on 1 :smug:

[TruePraetorian]

Double post but I pulled my groin doing squats today and my internet loads edits very slow tonight :juggle2: = No patience.

As to Sarkiss' suggestion, I installed the minimod pack to try it out. I installed all of it, the 5.1a city mod for it, and the phalnx mod for it (all on the same page)

IMO, and Sarkiss', it adds alot of realism. My vote is for this little thing, but again if majority says no then..well..no :smile2:

Also, I think it would speed things up if we "recruited", or spread the word. Just PM a friend and ask if he's interested. If not, we all PM him 5,000 times a day with the same message until we "convince" him to join. :clown:

[The Celtic Viking]

PS:@Celtic: Just admit it, you're scared of a 1 on 1 :smug:

I wouldn't have been a Celtic Viking, nor would I have chosen Arverni, if I was. Civil war, baby!

(But I wouldn't pass on an ally if I can get one. :laugh4:)

Edit: Oh, and I'm against using the phalanx mod, though the city mod is all good to me.

[Mjolnir]

I would most likely be interesting in playing (although I'll probably lose pretty quickly playing against intelligent opponents :clown: ) . I'll call Makedonia. It would probably be a good idea to see if we can get a sub-forum over in the PBM section to discuss rules and get this going.

[Subotan]

Come on, I want every slot filled...
Btw, I'm not sure about what to do with instalation. I've changed the names of all the files; do I now just wait for you to initiate the game?

[TruePraetorian]

I would most likely be interesting in playing (although I'll probably lose pretty quickly playing against intelligent opponents :clown: ) . I'll call Makedonia. It would probably be a good idea to see if we can get a sub-forum over in the PBM section to discuss rules and get this going.

Got you in as Makedonia, and yeah that is a good idea. But I think we should wait until we have enough players to show whomever the Throne Room moderator we have soem dedication.

@-Subotan: The files don't need to be changed until we start, so if you switch back to the original files you can play single player..or you can play a multi-faction campaign as you wait :2thumbsup:

But yes, when we get enough players (whenever that is) I will start by going over installation and setup, etc etc.

[Subotan]

Come on, I want every slot filled...

There's loads of EBers (Ebbers?) that haven't signed up. I'd have thought this to be filled up to the max by now.

[Skullheadhq]

Is this thread alive? If so Casse would be nice!

[Mjolnir]

If we can get two people to play Karthadastim and Ptolemaioi we should just go ahead and start and let others join later if they wish.

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

Can I shotgun Qarthadastim? also, how would diplomacy work in this game? Would we make an agreement with the appropriate person in RL and then FD it?

[Mjolnir]

Yeah, once this gets going hopefully we can get our own subforum and have whole threads where we can RP diplomacy and then FD in-game.

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

Can't wait, and I don't have an opinion on mini-mods, you guys decide.

[Skullheadhq]

:laugh4:Casse plz.

[Subotan]

:laugh4:Casse plz.

YES! Thank Ahura Mazda we'll see something other than the usual paralysis, the Rigor Cassis!

[TruePraetorian]

Thread still alive. Having problems updating lately..girls take up many many hours.

But I think it would be a great idea to start it up now. We have most of the major factions to make it interesting...perhaps if we advertise as we go on players will see it as a fun oppurtunity.

As for rules I think we can agree the mini-mod pack is a must with the city mod. I am personally vouching for the phalanx mod to go with it, but if no one else wants it oh well.

As for diplomacy..thats the great thing! No more dumb AI! Yes, you can PM each other and make secret pacts and what not and we can make it work with force diplomacy. Of course this would need a great amount of trust, but i think we can handle it :2thumbsup:

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

I feel I'll be seeing a lot of you and your upstart little republic in this game. Will we also autocalc when we fight each other?

[Mjolnir]

Yes, I believe all battles will have to be autocalc'd.

I posted an ad over on the other forums, if any of y'all have an account over there please feel free to express your support: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=218735

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

Posting over there now. Also, what version of city mod would you use? I see 4!

[Vulg]

Urm, how do you fight in the battles by email? I see the campaign option, thats fairly easy.

Perhaps am having an off day.

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

I believe we would just autocalc when we fight a fellow human. When fighting the Eleutheroi, that would be fair game. I think....

[TruePraetorian]

Well as for the battles it will most certainly be Autocalced as that provides the fastest way. Otherwise, both players would have to get together online every single time they wanted to battle...which would take forever. Plus, everyone would have to know/learn how to script in battle casualties.

As for the Eleutheroi, yes they are fair game. Auto-calcing against them could prove to be foolish as they have high-ranked generals.

As for a sub-forum I will work on that soon. It appears that we may have to play a turn or two to let them know we are serious about this. A sub-forum would definately help organize things. This can be discussed later.

[Skullheadhq]

One more for Ptollies and go?Others can join in later.

[TruePraetorian]

Yes. It seems that we have enough of the major factions.

I was actually considering waiting for maybe the KH so makedonia doesnt sweep through greece but its up to you.

[Kalunga]

Hi everybody, I'm interested in joining in but I'm to late to pick Carthage, bad for me. I'm a RTS and EB fan but never PBed before.

I was just very interested in campaing+EB against/with others humans.

what you peaple think I should do?

[TruePraetorian]

Hi everybody, I'm interested in joining in but I'm to late to pick Carthage, bad for me. I'm a RTS and EB fan but never PBed before.

I was just very interested in campaing+EB against/with others humans.

what you peaple think I should do?

:smug: Well we ARE in need of some Greeks to help keep the Makedonians at bay

[Sarkiss]

i could take Ptolies if thats stopping the game's start. they are more important than Armenia for an overall balance, at least at this stage~;)

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

Hi everybody, I'm interested in joining in but I'm to late to pick Carthage, bad for me. I'm a RTS and EB fan but never PBed before.

I was just very interested in campaing+EB against/with others humans.

what you peaple think I should do?

If you want, I will trade you Carthage and pick someone else. I could be the good 'ol KH!

[Mjolnir]

Epeiros + KH (human) against me; I'm going to die, aren't I? :shame:


What difficulty are we going to use for the AI, H/M?

[We shall fwee...Wodewick]

Epeiros + KH (human) against me; I'm going to die, aren't I? :shame:

You'll pawn the teal empire and then have a stalemate with me. You'll do fine. a Carthage vs Rome with humans. That would be interesting.

I hearby rescind my earlier statement, I want Carthage for me. IT'S MINE!!! ALL MINE! MWAHHAHAHAHAHa

[TruePraetorian]

Epeiros + KH (human) against me; I'm going to die, aren't I? :shame:


What difficulty are we going to use for the AI, H/M?

I usually use VH/M but if H/M is prefered we can do that.


I am now currently seeking a sub-forum. I've decided if we can get one more greek faction and the Egyptians we can start. Typically the mediterranian-based factions are the powerhouses and battle each other, so the smaller factions shouldn't have to worry about all the competition and it will give them a chance to rival the others in strength.

Sarkiss if you want to you can trade for the Ptolomies, but it is not holding anyone up so you don't have to worry about it :clown:

But yes, I will make the first post a checklist rather then a signup thread so that when the major factions are covered we can begin.

Also, if anyone can get me faction maps for the Saka and Saumoratae I would greatly appreciate it as the recruitment viewer didn't have anything on government placement which is needed since everything is homeland for every faction.

[Mjolnir]

I prefer H/M, I find that on that setting the AI tends to be a bit more reasonable as far as diplomacy goes and also has more reasonable army compositions and doesn't send stacks upon stacks of elites at you, but I'll go with what the majority wants.

[TruePraetorian]

Note there are no money bonuses anymore except for the Eleutheroi so the AI can't build elite stacks as much as before.

As for AI diplomacy I am sure since we are using Force Diplomacy that we can "role play" a little bit as long as it's reasonable...like a ceasefire when they have one settlement and two units left :juggle2:
But the AI is the AI, and IMO we will be more concerned with "hidden" diplomacy between players then we will with stupid AI :laugh4:


Speaking of which, I want to note that the AI may make certain "choices" for you when it's not your turn..such as accept that ceasefire you don't want with another AI faction. So, if I can get this subforum we will have an "Official Diplomacy" thread. We will make it so anything diplomacy-wise will be recorded. If you are for some reason allies with someone you are not supposed to be don't worry about it, it will be recorded so you can double check, and then you can FD it back into shape. This problem only happens when your faction is "AI" and a real AI does something.

And for the sake of sieges if your faction takes a city when it's not your turn make sure you delete the Government building before you build anything.

EDIT:
Before I forget, bovi has made a new fix for EBv1.2 to the EBBS..something to do with the Sweboz reforms. Don't worry about it, I will edit the minimod and update it when we get started. I also plan on making a "confirmation" thread to make sure everyone has the game set up properly.

[Kalunga]

Sorry for taking long to reply, but reality came to haunt me:oops:
I hope I could came back later... sorry. I'll have a busy week and would not be of any help just play at the weekend and then vanish. (Hei did saw the king around?:laugh4:)

:2thumbsup:

tankyou anyway

[TruePraetorian]

Sorry for taking long to reply, but reality came to haunt me:oops:
I hope I could came back later... sorry. I'll have a busy week and would not be of any help just play at the weekend and then vanish. (Hei did saw the king around?:laugh4:)

:2thumbsup:

tankyou anyway

No problem.

TinCow in the Throne Room may grant us a prefix for the threads. He says that a PBeM shouldn't require a subforum since it will not generate tons of traffic..but if it starts to get big he will ask. This is fine, a prefix is easily identifiable and will suit the same needs.

Will update soon. Still need Egypt and a Greek!

[cux47]

I see your ad and I feel...well....fantastic

Now I would like to join your guys as Pontus king

It's really a wonderfull plan

[justmyname]

hi everyone. new to this forum but an old EB fan. PBeM sound cool and i definitely want to give a try. i still have get all the minimod's required, but count me in as epeiros.
thanks

[Skullheadhq]

hi everyone. new to this forum but an old EB fan. PBeM sound cool and i definitely want to give a try. i still have get all the minimod's required, but count me in as epeiros.
thanks

First..Welcome to the .Org.
And second.. Thx for helping us out with the Makedonia superiority problem

[TruePraetorian]

I see your ad and I feel...well....fantastic

Now I would like to join your guys as Pontus king

It's really a wonderfull plan


hi everyone. new to this forum but an old EB fan. PBeM sound cool and i definitely want to give a try. i still have get all the minimod's required, but count me in as epeiros.
thanks

Fantastic, both of you are in. Don't worry about setting it up I am going to make a "confirmation thread" where everyone confirms that they have it set uo correctly. It will be a step by step thread.

Now, all we need is someone to play the Ptolomies.

It's also offical on the Prefix, EBPBM, thanks to TinCow. I plan on having the following threads:

(At the start) Confirmation/Rules discussion thread - Title says it all
Campaign Turn Thread - Where we only post when the next player's turn is uploaded
Diplomacy Thread - Where the current "Open" diplomatic stuff is recorded (secret stuff is obviously not known :smug:
Faction Thread - Where we represent our factions. This should be where all the talking occurs. Basically it is where the "Ambassadors" of each faction would meet and list their stance on wars, other factions, etc. and argue with each other :furious3:
OOC Thread - Off topic thread

I will go create a few of the threads now. OOC and Conf/rules. You can post in both but only post in the confirmation/rules discussion about rules as I will not setup a checklist until we have the Ptolomies.

[Skullheadhq]

Fantastic, both of you are in. Don't worry about setting it up I am going to make a "confirmation thread" where everyone confirms that they have it set uo correctly. It will be a step by step thread.

Now, all we need is someone to play the Ptolomies.

It's also offical on the Prefix, EBPBM, thanks to TinCow. I plan on having the following threads:

(At the start) Confirmation/Rules discussion thread - Title says it all
Campaign Turn Thread - Where we only post when the next player's turn is uploaded
Diplomacy Thread - Where the current "Open" diplomatic stuff is recorded (secret stuff is obviously not known :smug:
Faction Thread - Where we represent our factions. This should be where all the talking occurs. Basically it is where the "Ambassadors" of each faction would meet and list their stance on wars, other factions, etc. and argue with each other :furious3:
OOC Thread - Off topic thread

I will go create a few of the threads now. OOC and Conf/rules. You can post in both but only post in the confirmation/rules discussion about rules as I will not setup a checklist until we have the Ptolomies.

Ok where can we find these threads. And i'll take Ptolemaioi instead on Casse.

[TruePraetorian]

Creating them as I speak. I see that you have switched :laugh3:

[Skullheadhq]

Ok give me the link when you're done. And plz change the player-faction list so i have Ptolemaioi instead of Casse.:yes::whip:

[TruePraetorian]

Update: Two threads are up in the Throne Room. Here is the Rules/set up thread (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=2109581).

Don't set it up yet!! We are still deciding on rules and stuff but that should be over in a few hours to a day depending on if people want it.

EDIT:
@-Skullheadhq: I did change it :smile:

[Sarkiss]

i'd like to swap Armenia for KH please. there is a forum game where im playing as Armenia already, feel like trying something else. since Ptolemies got taken i'd like to go with KH please. will make fighting over Greece ever more interesting and tense:smiley2:

[TruePraetorian]

Good, maybe then little 'ol Rome can grow in peace :laugh3:

You have been updated.

[Incitatus]

I just saw this and I'd love to get in on it.

I'll take Lusotannia if nobody minds.

[Skullheadhq]

what version of the citymod do we use? .a?.b? allied recruitment on?

[justmyname]

First..Welcome to the .Org.
And second.. Thx for helping us out with the Makedonia superiority problem
thanks skullheadhq.
looks like crowded in greece now :)

[TruePraetorian]

I just saw this and I'd love to get in on it.

I'll take Lusotannia if nobody minds.

Certainly. Glad to have you aboard ~;)

The two current threads are in the Throne Room. We are currently discussing rules. We should be able to start very shortly.

[davepyne]

I would like to join as Getai please. Where are we discussing mini-mods, rules etc?

[Mjolnir]

The two discussion thread are here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=38) just look for the EBPBM prefix.

[TruePraetorian]

Thanks Mjolnir.

And to anyone else who wants to sign up, please post in this thread here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=111592).

[Subotan]

Bump for great justice.

I notice a distinct lack of Steppe/Barbaroi factions. I would have thought people like Olaf would have been first over the parapet to show how awesome their particular smelly tribe is :P

[Skullheadhq]

I would have thought this whole hotseat would be filled in minutes now we finally have PBeM.