PBM Campaign BI.

Ok, after you've downloaded the bugfixer, you can upload the save file from this location :

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/?C=M;O=A


Have fun !

:balloon2:

OK I will not be able to take it this weekend as I have to much going on but if I can get it on monday then I will try and get it done for next Friday. Hope that's ok with every one.

too bad you can't complete it any sooner, but if that's the way it is,then I'll keep the thread alive untill you've finished the pbm.

:balloon2:

By the way if you feel im slowing the PBM down feel free to put me back a few places on the list when im less busy if you think that will speed things up. ~:)

well I don't think putting you down on the list would speed the pbm up, since I haven't got any confirmation pm wise of the other players - if they would be able to play in your stead,

These mails were sent when we couldn't reach you :)

Anyway, imo , just make sure you finsh and post the write-up by Friday, that would be ideal.

:balloon2:

I will try but this week is another busy week. Also looking at the write up were very near victory. I think we just need to take Rome and a few more provinces then ERE will rule the world!
Any way will try and get this done for you.
Tibilicus

Hey All;

This looks like fun, If you haven't started yet, I'd like to come in.
Let me know when the next game starts!

I only have one question. Session battles are played out on the
screen versus the AI, would'nt that shortchange a player's strategy?
I figure I'd take a hit too //the fun is what is worth it...

I'm not sure I understand your question.

I think you've posted in the wrong section Dagobert II, I think your talking about the Multiplayer campaign - where the AI autocalcs the battles.

If not, then please refrase - so we can Understand your problem

:balloon2:

Ok, Ive pmed Tibilicus, to urge him to post his write-up.

It will conclude the PBM, unless something went very wrong.

This post was just meant to bump the thread ~:)

And rekindle the interest in any ( future ) PBMs


:balloon2:

Ok now I know your all going to be mad but I couldn't do the PBM. Every time i tried to instal that bug fixer thing it wouldn't let me do it for some reson so I can only do PBM on normal BI unless some one can help me with the downloads and all that.
Tibilicus

so, in your PM you said you couldnt find any trace of it on your pc, but bugfixer only replaces a few files, and backs those up before installing.

If you have installed bug fixer, and it says its installed, just play the save and see what happens.

best of luck.

:balloon2:

And do you think you can finish the PBM this weekend ?

If not, I'll to send it to the one next in line.

In order to finally finish it.

:bow:

:balloon2:

To avoid more hold up your probably best sending it to the next person in line till I get it sorted. Oh and sorry for the hold up.
Tibilicus

Well, to bad you can't play Tibilicus, though next time, I would appreciate it if you'd be able to post sooner, also the latter is for other players in general, not just directed at you :bow:

Anyway, I've PMed Destroyer of Hope, since he is next in line.

'Hopefully he'll be able to finish it this weekend, and post the write up right after that.

:balloon2:

Sorry but i have been busy and can't play.

Ok, well then I myself will pick it up.

To finish it.

you can expect my write up by thursady - friday.

cheers.

:balloon2:

Have finished my turn.

The write up should be posted tomorrow evening ( Dutch TIme ).

SInce I'm out the rest of the night.

Also : *Bump* ;)

:balloon2:

Ok, we have a major problem, the PBM upload directory seems to be hacked ! :

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/

:balloon2:

Sorry to be cloging up this thread with my own posts...

but , Tosa dealt with the wannabee NAzi hacker, so the PBM upload is fixed.

I've yet to upload it, have all ready by tomorrow night.

thanks.

:balloon2:

I am pleased to announce that the PBM is finished, and I have posted the write up for my last short reign in the write up thread.

I want to thank everyone who showed enthusiasm at the idea of this PBM.

And also my thanks to the participants, for their dedication and great write ups:

Tincow and Simon Appleton

:balloon2:

Well done, Dutch_guy! To paraphrase the A-team, I love it when a good PBEM comes together!

That writeup is a really fun read. Nice work, all!:2thumbsup:

I'm up for another one if anyone else is. RTW, BI, mod, whatever... I'll do anything.

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Originally Posted by TinCow

I'm up for another one if anyone else is. RTW, BI, mod, whatever... I'll do anything.

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Yes, me too. At the moment, I have three versions of RTW on my computer - the current vanilla one with BI, RTR and EB. I am currently focussed on EB right now but there are too many CTDs to recommend a PBM with it right now. I like RTR a lot and it would be fun to do a PBM with that mod. Otherwise, there are a lot of BI factions we have not covered.

But I think we should aim for another two, ideally four plus, players to sign up to make it worthwhile.

I don't fully understand the PBMs but I'm interested in joining one. Particuliarly in a Barbarian Invasion one.

Edit: I'd also be interested in an original Rome: Total War or RTR PBM also.

I'll join in last run was a lot of fun.

And TinCow you should start a new thread - dedicated solely to the new PBEM.

EB would be my suggestion, haven't experienced any CDTs so far in my Roman campaign.

As for RTR, liked the mod a lot, but quit after playing v. 6.0 to death.

So I'd prefer EB, or just plain RTW BI.

:balloon2:

Well, we could try EB: I would definitely participate. But there is a big caveat emptor. It is around 243 in my Roman EB campaign and it is absolutely brilliant. But it is also near unplayable. I am having daily CTDs, which get very frustrating when you have to refight a battle, win spectacularly again and then be rewarded with another CTD! Dutch_guy, just out of interest, what year are you on in your Rome campaign? Divinus Arma had to abandon his after CTDs.

We might be able to pull it off, but if my experience is anything to go by, players may have be creative and get around CTDs by reloading and varying their previous turn, sometimes not loading scripts and sometimes using autoresolve.

I am at most 8 years in the game, not far in I know - darn CIv4.

And I haven't experienced any game breaking CTD's thank god, so if I have the time I'll continue my campaign, though school and CIv4 may - read : most certainly will - hinder me.

:balloon2:

It's been ages since I participated in a PBEM and you guys set the (write-up) standards really high with your last Eastern Roman PBEM :sweatdrop: but nevertheless I would like to join this PBEM... If if if... (time - which mod etc etc).
I'll keep an eye on this thread and will confirm my (un)availability when you decided which mod/faction/difficulty setting you'll play.

I would also recommend against EB: not only does the number of CTD's vary highly amongst different computers, there also many glitches, oversights and things-not-working-as-intended. I suggest waiting at least until the EB team releases their patch before playing an EB-PBM.

I think using BI with the latest patch is the best way to go.

Good luck guys, I really enjoyed reading your ERE game. I wish I could play but I am new to RTW so probably would lose your empire on a harder setting lol. But yeah, good luck and I cant wait to read your end product.

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Originally Posted by Sovereign

I wish I could play but I am new to RTW so probably would lose your empire on a harder setting lol.

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That would add a nice dimension to the game as the next player will then have to fight to strengthen the empire again. That's the nice part of a PBM (plus: everyone's always asking for harder campaigns, so... :juggle2:)
Why don't you just join? :smiley:

My vote goes for something more challenging like the Seleucid Empire or one of the non-hordeable barbarian factions in BI like the Celts or the Alemanni.

I've played the Celts, didn't find them to be a challenge...quite easy actually, only the very beginning of the game is a little hard ( Romano-British invasion ) but after that Western Europe is yours to plunder as much as you like.

:balloon2:

Ok, let's do RTW or BI and do one of the more minor factions. Alemanni sound good to me, but like I said I'm open to pretty much anything.

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Originally Posted by TinCow

Ok, let's do RTW or BI and do one of the more minor factions. Alemanni sound good to me, but like I said I'm open to pretty much anything.

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OK, reading the recent posts in this thread, I think there is sufficient interest in a new PBM BI campaign. I agree with Dutch_guy and second his idea that TinCow choose a faction - say Alemanni or whatever - and open a new thread to set out the groundrules and sign up players on a first come, first served basis. :balloon2: I suggest we use the latest patch (1.6).

If TinCow wants someone else to oversee the campaign and/or take the first 10 years, I'd be happy to do so or we could find other experienced volunteers. But as TinCow first raised the issue and did a great job on the last PBM, I think it would be good if he took the lead this time.

yes, sounds good.

Also I'd prefer not to take the first reign - just because I did it last time.

If that becomes a problem, and Judging from Simon's response it won't, then I'd be happy to help out and take it anyway.

:balloon2:

I hear and obey.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=59603