Almohad Kaliphate (V.I. version)

You guys are right: a third campaign to manage would be just a little more than I could handle right now. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

However, on the subject of our next project: I'm trying to think of a way to make it as interesting as these, but also competitive. Maybe have all players begin, for example as Byz, High, Hard, and race to conquer Constantinople. Ealiest year of conquering wins. Write-up & pics required. Not sure how to prevent/check for cheating yet. Any thoughts on how to best structure that from you guys? Maybe make a mandatory save each year rule, so the referee (me, or whoever) could check florin levels, etc ?

I'd throw in a real, live, authentic Kukri blade as a prize.

p.s. Hopefully in RTW we won't have to jump thru all these hoops to play each other on the strat map. Let's keep our fingers and Kukri's crossed. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Hah, nonsense Kukri, i think we should work to burden you as much as possible http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ons/tongue.gif

We'd definetly need a moderator for each team if we did a two team idea. But of course that's all in the future.

Hey kukri do you mean that every player would be by himself in the Race to Constantinople game? I think its better to stick with the team idea, mainly because I'd lose if I played by myself http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...s/rolleyes.gif Also there'd be less reading to do http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

Anyway i definetly think its the teamwork aspect that people like so much about what youre doin here KK, but then again im sure some of these other guys would enjoy the chance to compete against eachother.

As for cheating...perhaps just screenshots of the map would suffice if money is all you're worried about. Of course i don't know what all the cheats are, so maybe saved games are necessary for something like a cheat that reduces build time.

Good idea, DrHaphazard, I hadn't thought of that: two teams of 3-4, 5 players each with a specific goal to achieve. A hard one. Like Novgorads, High, Expert, race to Antioch.

Kind of like a relay race. The two teams could choose their sequence of players to play. I'd still like to require write ups and screenshots, so non-player readers could enjoy the race too.

Thoughts, you guys?

Hmmm relay race...i hadn't thought of it that way. Very interesting...Definetly puts more pressure on people to preform though. Antioch is probably a good point to try and get to because it would take longer to get there by sea than by land, so you just gotta slog right through the byz and turks. Did you pick Antioch for any particular reason? We could make it something like Morocco or perhaps even better Egypt.

Hmm I really kinda like that idea. Would have to practice up with the Russians though, never played as them.

Ismail is 49, the sands of time are ticking....or something http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/wacko.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/dizzy.gif

HRE no more, France no more.

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Quote[/b] (Mount Suribachi @ June 26 2003,07:00)]Ismail is 49, the sands of time are ticking....or something http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/wacko.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/dizzy.gif

HRE no more, France no more.

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Sounds like the game will soon be over... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/frown.gif

Nah, although Denmark, England, Novgorod, Poland are all 3-4 provinces and easily conquerable, Byzantium own the Eastern half of the map...it will be one hell of a war when it happens...

Oh well, Sound slike when my Turn comes, I will be clearing up the rebel provinces or maybe hitting the final nail in the coffin of Byzantium.

By the way has the Golden Horde turned up yet? I can see a fun war brewing in the East http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

I'm in 1189 I think, no sign of the Horde yet. Not sure when they're meant to arrive either, but yes, I would imagine that they and Byzantium will destroy each other and the almos will pick up the pieces.

BTW, the in-laws are coming tonight, so I probly won't get to play again till Sunday http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/frown.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/frown.gif

I think the Horde turn up in 1230 or sometime around that. So when the High Period begins (and new units are made avaliable) upgrade those armies and prepare for the battle

OK, 1190, Ismail is 51 so not long to go now http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif The re-emergant Sicilians are 1 turn away from un-emerging and the English have a 16 yr old king on the defensive...

Sorry its taking so long...

Thats ok, I have been getting some practice in Playing as the Almohads while I wait...

I have been getting very stiff resistance invading southern France, but given that the French are probably the second most powerful nation I do have a real fight on my hands on unfamiliar terrain.

On the plus side the Pope will not be screaming for help anymore http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Eagerly awaiting Mount Suribachi's update of Ismail's reign. (and a shameless *bump*) http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Well, I'm just about to fire the old girl up again, hopefully I'll be able to finish it tonight....

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Quote[/b] (KukriKhan @ July 02 2003,16:17)]Eagerly awaiting Mount Suribachi's update of Ismail's reign. (and a shameless *bump*) http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

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Well we haven't had much of an update for while from Mount .

Still given that Ismail is now 51 it won't be long until the mantle is passed to another... and the war continues.

I'm already planning to do a similar tyle of full coverage of SeljukSinan and Maniac

I really enjoyed those full accounts with lots of images. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

well, I would have done it but...

Ismail is 55, all set, 2 turns to go...and the papacy re-emerges in Rome & Naples with 6000 men... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/shock.gif and half my army is trapped in a newly conquered Britain with no ports...

Anyways, I don't have time to fight 2 big battles so you'll have to wait another day or 2. Soz.

Woo-hoo Great challenge for Ismail. Thanks for the update Mount Suribachi. What a 'cliff-hanger' to keep us in suspense http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Take your time m8; I'm sure you'll do your ancestors proud.

This is a great thread, and a great Idea too by the way. If possible whenever the next project comes up I would also like to get in on it. My email:

lluongo1@rochester.rr.com

or

jeff8275@yahoo.com

Either one would be fine. Not sure on the limit for attachments with the Yahoo account, maybe someone knows that? Anyways I work 4-Midnight so I woul dbe playing during the day pretty much uninterupted as my wife works 8am to 5pm. So put me on the list if there is room. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

The 02 July list:

SeljukSinan (Khalipha Yusuf I)
Monk (Khalipha Yusuf II)
Maniac (Khalipha Umar)
Mount Suribachi (current Khalipha: Ismail I)
Simon Appleton
Skie Mirror Silvanoshei
ArseClown
Alrowan
Demon of Light
ChaosLord
The_Emporer
DrHaphazard

Jeff, as you can see, the long list makes getting you a chance to play fairly slim, so volunteering for the next campaign is a good idea. I've begun a Next Campaign list with you and jones21 (who also asked to play) on it.

That said, can I keep your name in reserve for this campaign also - just in case it flounders later? BTW, I'm sure your rr account could handle the file size.

21 i forgot if i gave u my e-mail or even if u need it it djones2127@hotmail.com

Kukri, add me to the list for the next campaign.

Yes Kukri please do add me to the list for the next campaign. I figured I wouldn't get on this one because of the long list, which is ok because I have a host of questions I'd like to ask you before I do it.

1. How would I go about capturing the screens, I assume everyone is using a standard porgram for it but I am not sure which one. I am aware of the replays so I'll just look where they are in the MTW files.

2. How are you zipping your files, WinZip or WinRar?

I am guessing that this is all fairly simple to do so I am psyched to get in on it. Oh and yeah if this campaign starts to flounder I would definately step up if needed. Thanks. I think of some more questions later.

Super, Jeff.

For in-game screenshots, press your F2 keyboard key. You don't need to 'hold' it, a tap will do. The screenshots get stored in MTW in the folder called 'TGA's'. In that folder, they're numbered, making ID'ing a particular screenshot a little complicated if you have many. I recommend reviewing and renaming them often, so you know what they are. If you have a graphics program (like PaintShopPro or PhotoShop), just add .tga to the list of file extensions it'll handle. If not,we have a tga-viewer available for download.

I've been using WinZip because of its wide distribution, 'tho WinRar is a superior product (IMO).

Ahh Excellent Kukri, I'll have to test that when I get home from work tonight. I am always thinking to myself how much I want to show everyone some of the weird games I seem to have. I have one of my first English campaigns saved where the Almos and Egyptians own just about all of Europe and Asia Minor and into the Russian provinces. I have never again seen two Muslim factions just dominate the board like that. Anyways I'll be sure to get WinZip (I would agree that WInRar is superior) and the .tga viewer you have here and hopefully i'll be all set.

Both those are here:
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/Tools.shtml

Problems? Email me jim@jimcee.com & we can handle it 1-to-1.

Thanks for the patience guys. Work & Wife obviously limit the time I've got to play MTW, coupled with that is the fact that I have a very meticulous play style I've been bitten in the backside too many times in this game by overlooking a minor detail...so every turn check the build queues for units & builidings, loyalty...leave nothing to chance Plus I've had lots of battles to fight

when I've finished I'm gunna do a handover letter to my Son & Heir Simon Appleton, also known as Muhammed I, a 9 star general. Then I'll do a much longer, more detailed historical account of my reign - obviously that will take me a bit of time to do.

A nine star general? Don't think I've ever been one of those. Sounds like a fine inheritance, Mount Suribachi. I seem to recall my successor in the King of England was a strange one star general who talked to plants and survived me by only a couple of years (apologies to next in line in that thread&#33http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wink.gif.

I've completed my business trip, so I can pick up the mantle no problem. However, I'll spending Friday and Saturday nights in London, so if the the save game does not arrive before Friday am, I will be unable to acknowledge receipt until Sunday night.

Looking forward to this one.

And with that, we'll just give everyone a pass until Sunday, when we'll look for updates and game passing.

Have a good weekend, fellow players. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/cool.gif

And you mate

Yay I'm done

And Ismail had a...shall we say, interesting 56th year...

I think it was The Emporer who said the next person would just have to mop up. Not so I'm afraid.

Anyway, I'll write a letter of succesion from Ismail to Muhammed over the weekend and post it here.