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This thread exists as an easy reference for new Hotseat games that are recruiting, active Hotseat games that need substitute players and players who are available for new games or to act as substitutes. If game is recruiting or needs a substitute player, simply make a post in here saying so. Similarly, if you want to take part in a new game or are a willing to act as a substitute player, also make a post in here saying so.
EDIT: BC2 Hotseat full!
Thanks for your interest!
Hi, I just bought my M2TW. I'm interested to play this "hotseat" thing. I am new to "hotseat" so I might need some guidance along the way. My M2TW version is defualt 1.03. How do I go about playing "hotseat" ?
Hi Andy,
"hotseat" campaigns are played very similarily to single-player campagins.
A host will set up the game and decide on rules etc. The first player will play his turn, then save the game, and pass it on to the next player in turn. And so on, and so forth.
A lot of the fun also comes from engaging in diplomacy in the forum, or via pms, or just shouting general insults at one anther (always in-character and within reason, mind).
Your main problem will be that most hotseats are focused on the smaller kingdoms campaign, because those dont require as many players. There are two "grand campaign" hotseats going on currently, which wont require the kingdoms expansion, but as far as i know, both of those are full currently.
we'll keep you in mind thought!
P.S. If you're eager to do something vaguely similar, you could also check out the new KotR (the only subforum of this subforum)
still available to join hotseats or fill in as a sub... but the hotseat I started is full.
Updated my above post...
Greetings, lords and ladies;
The Dark Lord Askthepizzaguy is seeking challengers for One-Versus-One "duel to the death" Long Campaign hotseats.
I've already accepted challenges from Monk, Ichigo, Elite Ferret, Ignoramus, and Grog. However, I finish the turns so quickly that I still have time on my hands waiting for more save files.
I've managed to defeat two so far, and in the rematches and still-active matches I am in very good positions. But if it's not facing me that you fancy, sign up here to challenge others. There is supposed to be a league or tournament between Duelists, but thusfar I'm the most active, and I only know of one duel that doesn't involve me.
If you feel like tackling the AI in a race to conquer the world against a human opponent, or you just want a slow PvP game, then duelling is for you.
Versions I can play:
Vanilla 1.0, 1.3
Broken Crescent Mod 1.5 (with hotfixes)
Lands to Conquer 3.1
Stainless Steel 4.1
I can also host the game so you don't have to edit the files, if you like. Though I don't mind playing a game hosted by someone else.
Because there are only two human players, turns go much quicker (typically) over full hotseat games, and because there are only two players, the strict rules typically found in hotseats no longer apply. There is no 24-48 hour deadline to complete your turns, and being active in a duel takes up so little of your time, because you can play at your leisure.
In order to keep the save files from clogging up the Org's server, it is recommended that sendspace hosts the files or that you play by email (your actual email). Also it's good manners not to clog up other player's PM boxes. Please have a valid email account that you check regularly.
You don't have to have any experience with hotseats or duels to participate. I'd be glad to show any newcomers how it works. I'm on here more than most, so if you have any further questions contact me at askthepizzaguy@yahoo.com.
Bottom line is that we need more players. I'm having a blast fighting 5 people at once, but in order for there to be a tournament or a league everything can't revolve around me, and we need more participants. Here's the link to the Hotseat Tournament: (for Duelists)
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103841
I plan on starting a Jousting Guild for those interested in 1v1 contests. It will serve as the host for all the PBM Duelist games that are active, and prevent the Throne Room from filling up with all kinds of duelist threads. Here is the link for the Jousting Guild:
I think the Jousting Guild should be a sub-forum. Moderators, do you agree?
Can you install "mods" and play "vanilla" at the same time or do yo have to uninstall the "mods" to play "vanilla" again ?
many mods are full mods which stand alone in a seperate folder. Some are patches which affect Vanilla.
BC, LTC, SS, and others are full mods. I'm not sure which ones act like patches, but find out b4 you download.
Anyone intersted in joining a Das Heilige Romische Reich (DHRR) hotseat campaign, see HERE for details :beam:
Note: the above requires Kingdoms to play.
ok my firends i would like very much to play hotseat as it is an new discovery for me.
I suppose any vanilla medieval2 or kingdoms hotseat would be great! :2thumbsup:
Hey!, i'm currently looking for hot seat games, Mainly in the mod "Broken Crecent" mod, If any one is thinking about starting one, I am very interested in joining if any one has a current game that they are starting or thinking about starting one! I can also do games that have a time requirement that is 24 hours instead of the 48 hour rule. Thanks!
Merlox
Check out my latest project: Dread Knights of the Realm
while not a "hotseat" per se, you will be campaigning in Broken Crescent, most likely, with several other players, advancing in rank, and perhaps holding the reins of power... if you can take it.
It should interest you, even if it's not the "hotseat" you're looking for. It may be more challenging, or at least a bucket of fun!
Hello All, I want to Inform you all that Broken Crescent 3 Hotseat is now recruiting, This is a new type of Hotseat game, Where there is no Rebels, so this is Extreme player to player reaction. The 1st turn will be truce but after that, Be warned, People who think they can win alone, will be eliminated pretty fast.
I am looking for 7 more players, a Full game will make this really fun!
Any ways, https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=105844
is the webpage for the thread. Please look into it, It is going to be very interesting and it would be awesome to have you with us!
Merlox~
I've played the Britannia Campaign, an SS and a couple of BC campaigns via TWC and would be interested in finding a game via the org. I've noticed some pretty interesting games over here with strong diplomacy via the forums and some very interesting in character updates. I'll be keeping my eye out for a game or two with this in mind :) I'm a player who likes to fight to the bitter end so there's no chance of me dropping out mid game.
The Broken Crescent hotseat is looking for a replacement player for the Ayyubid Sultanate - if you're interested, pm me or post in the main game thread.
EDIT: We found our replacement player, thanks!
:balloon2:
I'd like to join a hotseat game any spaces available in any? also where do you save the saves to?
I'm available for hotseats.
I got EB and MTW2 (SS6.1 and 4.1)
Only downside: Weekends I have no PC
do you have Kingdoms?
I got everything!
But i'm not willing to play Medieval1 or Shogun :)
Calling all Broken Crescent Hotseat fans!
This is your chance to get involved in the award-winning, year-old hotseat at an extremely exciting stage! Defend the lands of Egypt against the infidel as the Sultan of the Ayyubids!
PM me or post in the game thread if you're interested in taking over...first come first served!
EDIT: We found our player, thanks!
hi - we're looking for a permanent replacement for the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the Broken Crescent: Commanders of the Faithful game.
The game is on turn 40 and the KoJ is locked in war with the Ayyubid Sultanate.
Post here or in our main game thread if you want to take over! We use BC v1.05.
EDIT: Due to lack of response we switched the faction to AI control.
Anyone wishing to join the Stainless Steel 6.2 - Dogs of War hotseat as one of the Iberian factions is more than welcome. The game was just restarted abd we lost our Iberian (he had chosen Aragon).
Found for this game.
Hello everyone!
In our Broken Crescent 2.02 Hotseat, Lords of the East, we are currently looking for players for the following factions:
Turkish SultanateKingdom of GeorgiaSultanate of GhazniKingdom of MakuriaMalikate of SindhGhorid Sultanate
You need neither be experienced nor a regular hotseat player. You need only want to have fun, and we'll do our best to accommodate you. :2thumbsup:
Sign Up Thread Here
We have an opening for the very powerful Al-Quds Caliphate in the Stainless Steel - Dogs of War hotseat. Please check it out and PM me if interested!
Stainless Steel 6.2 - Dogs of War has just lost its English player! England is powerful but war weary. A very interesting position! PM me if interested!
Hi - we're looking for a new Rajput Maharajah in the massive bloodbath that is the 'Wrath of the Khan' hotseat. PM me if you're interested in leading multiple stacks of elephants into battle against the Islamic princes of the medieval middle east while the Mongols lay waste to everything in sight..
BUMP - we still need someone to take over the Rajputs in Wrath of the Khan. Please let me know if you are interested!
Stainless Steel 6.2 - Dogs of War is looking for a player to take over the Moorish Caliphate. The faction is in a strong position, controlling most of North Africa and part of the Iberian Peninsula. Post in the thread or PM me if interested.
The slot has been filled.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlax
This may not be the appropriate place for this question, but you Hotseat lubbers might want to help me out so I can be recruited.
I have recently acquired a copy of Medieval 2, 1.000 version, as well as a separate copy of Kingdoms.
I need to patch M2tw to 1.3,
Install Kingdoms,
Install the 1.5 patch,
And then I should be ready to play hotseats again.
I'd also like to install VanillaMod, Stainless Steel, Broken Crescent, and perhaps other versions if they are good.
Could some industrious lad or lady please find me the links to all of these patches and mods to be downloaded?
Thank you many times with great vigor.
hi
If there is any free spot at any hotseat game. pm me.
thx
hi - we need a new Danish King in the Glorious Achievements hotseat. PM me or post in the game thread if you are interested.
Hello,
I'm looking for a replacement for our Campaign Dual Alliances: Double Jeopardy.
For those of you who don't know the concept of the campaign, it's a Stainless steel 6.3 campaign where the settings are for the AI are on the Hardest settings.
This makes capturing rebel settlements extremely difficult...
However, what stands out about this campaign is that instead of controlling one single kingdom, you control two back to back.
As a result, every kingdom in the campaign is controlled by a human player.
We are currently in our 7th turn...
Some players have already seen their 2 kingdoms reduced to one, as Leon and Scotland have been destroyed.
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At any rate we are currently looking a Replacement for the Kingdoms of Crusaders and Venice. .
One player will inherit both these Kingdoms:
The political situation of these kingdoms are mixed, To be honest the Crusaders are on their last breath, and will almost certainly be destroyed this turn.
However, Venice is doing particularly well, is not in any wars and is continuing to expand.
If your interested in taking control of these two kingdoms (mostly likely you will only be left with Venice). then send me a msg at: TriforceV or respond on the game forums.
Thanks!
Alright looking for someone to replace both
Venice & Hungary! for Dual Alliance
Two slots left in the upcoming Crusades hotseat!
sign me up, im ready, ill take anything
hi, i can play. what do i needQuote:
Originally Posted by TriforceV
i have mtw2 1.3, kigdoms 1.5 ,retor mp 2.0 and custom campaign. im availabe m-f 8-7
Welcome to the Org buddy! That game is now full but I'll send you a pm with some other ideas..
Anyone interested in joining a new Kingdoms Britannia hotseat campaign? If so post in the sign-up thread here
Looking for a Replacement:
for Dual Alliances:
It's a SS game - where you control 2 kingdoms instead of 1.
The Kingdoms are (Turks and Moors), and they are the strongest nations in the game!
if your interested send me a reply or post:
Dual Alliance
Looking for a replacement player for HRE in our Glorious Achievements game. We're on turn 20-something and the HRE expanded quickly but is now beset by a counter-attack from the east. Interesting times for the Reich! Post here or in the game thread if you're interested.
Hello dear members of the Throne Room! I've recently, like minutes ago, joined this wonderful community, mainly because I was browsing through the games you guys have here! For some reason, I had never thought much of total war MP, but dang, I want in! Probably not a match for you veterans, but hey, practice, patience, cunning and a taste for blood will all add up eventually :smash::laugh4:
Oh, and I own Medieval 2, Rome (both with the xpacs) and Empire, but never really got into that last one. I think you guys mostly use mods though. I guess if any of your games will have me, I'll get the correct mods!
So yes, kinda free for everything!
Welcome to the Org Ashurnasirpal II! and thanks for stopping by the Throne Room!
There is one hotseat game currently recruiting which is Clash of Gods. Post in that thread if you are interested in joining.
I am also working on a game for which initial discussions are taking place in this thread.
Also, consider joining one of the existing or planned RPGs. See the TW RPGs subforum for the ongoing V&V game or try this or this if they interest you.
Does anyone want to take over from me as the Turks in the Levantine Struggle hotseat? I'm finding it hard to keep up with so many games and I only intended to take the faction temporarily while Quirl was out....but it looks like he isn't coming back.
I only played two turns so far but they are pretty well placed I think.
Is the game lead battles or autoresolve? I'd take it if I could lead my HA armies :D
turks eh? send me the save, i will try it out, though, im kinda new to playing turks :p
P.S: but if Myth has taken them already, its ok :p
It's AR so it look like Ezil has it...I'll pm you the password
OK we need new players in the End of the Third Age and Clash of Gods games, to take over Rohan and the Seljuks respectively. Post here, PM me or post in the game threads if you are interested.
Seljuks taken in Clash of Gods fyi
I would like to offer my services to any open Hotseats, prefrably with playable battles.
New Kingdoms:Teutonic hotseat campaign recruiting now, see the thread below.
We need a new player to take over the cumans in wrath of the khan...anybody interested?
End of the Third Age, a hotseat using a Lord of the Rings mod, needs a new player for Rohan. It's a team game, still in the early stages, and Rohan is still a strong (and much needed for the good guys) faction.
We still need a Cuman Khan in WotK - anyone?
Ok, looks like we need a semi or permanent replacement for both the Danes and the ERE in March of Time
Also a new Moorish Sultan in Wrath of the Khan 2 - any takers?
We have the following open slots for players in hotseat games:
March of Time
- ERE
- Kwarezm Shah
Wrath of the Khan 2
- Moors
Please post here or pm me if you are interested!
We need a player to head the Kwarezmian Shah in Clash of Gods! The boring part of the game is just about over and the true clash between Catholics and Muslims looms on the horizon! Who is man enough to play?
HOT SEAT SPOT WANTED, Hi looking for a m2tw/m2tw:k game, or for new one to start, vanellia with offical patchs... i'll play anyone, eastern european or muslim perfered
Hello aazard and welcome to the Throne Room!
We are set on having a never ending series of gams in the Britannia, Teutonics and Crusades expansions from M2TW:Kingdoms. Britannia should end in 10 or so turns if nothing too weird happens, the Teutnoics game just started and is a long way off and the Crusades game still has an epic clash to resolve between factions with about 25 provinces each.
We really have several openings in Stainless Steel 6.4 games and if you've never played the mod, you should definitely give it a try, trust me on this one. I'm a gamer who for long years abjured anything that wasn't made by the original developer team and I hated mods and fan missions, until I understood that the developers can never put in as much time on a project as the fans can. SS has a longer (and still ongoing) development cycle than M2TW and it fixes so many annoying things from vanilla (low movement rate, inaccurate map, stupid AI etc.) and adds so many more (extensive traits system, historical accuracy, lots more factions, great and diverse unit rosters etc.) that it is a sacrilege for you not to give it a try.
Start a SP campaign in SS and if you are still unsure I could help you out with pointers or even est up a small "tutorial" hotseat deathmatch between me and yourself where I'd give you pointers and reviews on each turn as we play it.
Then, there is always the hotseat guide whcih I recommend you giving the once-over.
Hello and thank you for the FAST welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Myth
i have not tried SS but i will, please link or email me the most up to date version's website. Is there any chance on a "vanellia" hot seat? i am willing to try SS via hotseat but i was hoping to meet some other non-mod players.
SO who is up for this "SS" hot seat? i can easily complete turns within 1 hour of recieving them via email looking for N/N to H/H skill levels. also infradata.it @ gmail is my gaming account for email contact.
Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by aazard
Well, we haven't much going on with vanilla right now, but feel free to try to recruit some people for it. As to SS, I know we have openings in Wrath of the Khan (Moors) and Clash of the Gods (Kwarezmian Empire).
and here is the ss forum.
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=314
Hi all,
REQUEST FOR RECRUITMENT **vanilla game** please post or reply via email to me (infradata.it @ gmail is my gaming account for email contact)
hoping for 5 or more human players for H/H grand cam.
Why do you insist on vanilla? BTW go to the main M2TW forum and suggest for a vanilla game there. If you want I can play a short deathmatch vs. you to teach you the ropes, should a larger game be unavailable.
Hi Myth,Quote:
Originally Posted by Myth
I ask for vanilla as i have not tried SS yet and wish to get used to hotseat before trying a mod. let me know what you think.
Also am i posting for a hotseat in the wrong area? i thought that "Hotseat General Recruitment Thread" would be the area to find a "NON"-mod game
I think this is the right area, but advertising their as well could help draw vanilla players in.
Hi buddy - welcome to the Org and to the Throne Room!Quote:
Originally Posted by aazard
You are indeed posting in the right area and thanks for stopping by and expressing your interest in a game.
What we have found is that the grand campaign in vanilla M2TW is not the best setup for hotseat games, largely because of the slow movement rate and large number of rebel territories which makes it long-winded to wage war on each other.
Recently we have tended to play hotseats in mods like Stainless Steel (where the movement rate is greater) and also to use the hotseat function to move the game along automatically to a later date so that the starting position is more developed with more units available.
You'll see that the two grand campaign hotseats we currently have running (Wrath of the Khan 2 and March of Time) both have used this approach.
Also, most players are in multiple games at once and these games tend to take a long time to run their course - hence starting new games is relatively infrequent unless we get a big influx of new players at the same time.
This is why others have encouraged you to join one of our existing games in the meantime while you wait for a new game to be started.
It'd be great if you would consider doing this - there are some great games going which are in their early stages (i think both of those I mentioned are only in the single digits in terms of the number of turns played) and some vacant factions which are in good positions.
Of course if you do get enough interest in a new game it would be great if you would consider hosting it here.
Otherwise I will certainly let you know when a new game starts - the most likely is for a new game in the Kingdoms campaigns which you can see we are running one each of (except Americas).
Anyway, great to see you here and I hope you find a space in a game that interests you!
Hello phonicsmonkey,
I will do my best to see if any one bites at a new grand campaign, but i will give SS a run through and get a feel for the speed of play and new features, if i feel i am up to playing hotseat with SS what factions are open, in Wrath of the Khan 2 and March of Time? and are they open due to getting "poorly managed" by the players that have dropped out?
my perfered factions are russia or the turks BTW (odd i know but i just seem to do well with them in early game)
In March of Time the Khwarezm Shah is open and is in a strong position after havin been controlled by an excellent player who had to leave the game due to RL time constraints. The Shah is a Turkic nation that you will find similar to the vanilla Turks.
Also open in that game is the ERE - that faction is in a challenging position and at war with several other nations. It still holds Constantinople, Adrianople and Nicaea but little else.
In Wrath of the Khan 2 the open faction is the Moors which I believe is in a fairly good position.
Also available is the Khwarezm Shah in the Clash of Gods game. Not too sure of the position there.
i shall accept March of Time, Khwarezm Shah, if it is still open. i will need a quick review if you dont mind sending me an email on basics of: SS, march of time hotseat "rules", and where i can get a look at the faust for the Khwarezm ShahQuote:
Originally Posted by phonicsmonkey
Have a look at the first post of the game thread the rules and pm me with any questions.
I think Myth posted the link to the SS forum at TWC which has a lot of general information and he also offered to help you with questions regarding that.
I'm away for the weekend but on my return I'll send you a save you can look at to study their position. Their next turn won't come up for a while as we just passed it and there are lots of players in the game to play before it comes around again.
It's been awhile!
Anyone making any new games? :)
hey Quirl!
There are a lot of new games since you were last here I believe. Including a new RPG that I am running myself! (Lords of the Danube)
Currently there is one person on the waiting list for an avatar, but if you want to join you can make a character and start roleplaying now while you wait for an avatar.
Hi Quirl, I must say I'm glad to see you back here. I really like the work you did as a CM for the Throne Room, you are a really talented designer for sure. I'd like to talk about some of the graphics you made, like the Throne Room banner and some of the specific elements like the typefaces/effects/vectors you used and where you got them from :bow:
Quuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllll!
You can have the Turks back in LS if you like...
Also the Moors are free in Wrath of the Khan 2....and the Khwarezm in Clash of Gods
What a warm welcome! Thank you! :beam:
Yeah. Things have finally slowed down in my life. I've graduated from college. I'm now a graphic designer here in Oklahoma. And I can finally begin to hotseat again! But I've promised myself I won't take on too much...
@ Nightbringer - Sounds intriguing! I've never played an RPG before. I'll look into it more and PM you. Devour any good stars lately? :grin3:
@ Myth - Thanks for the compliments, man! :bow: I'd love to help you out with those things. Just send me a PM with the stuff you need and I'll see if I can find those old files again. My computer crashed since last I was on, so I'm not sure if I still have them all. But I'll still help in any way I can! Even give some photoshop tips if you'd like; always fun to... talk "shop"... ok, that was cheesy... sorry...
@ - PHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSS. How you been, Caliph?! I hear the Turks are almost wiped out in LS. I talked with Thanatos and it sounded like he was cleaning house. I might try the Moors in WotK2 (just 'cos I'm nostalgic with WotK1 :2thumbsup:). But the courtroom in that game seems so inactive. I'm sad a lot of hotseats (on both the org and the net) seem to be moving away from courtroom RPing. That was always one of my favorite elements to these games. :embarassed:
P.S.
I'm catching up on all these "Tales from the Throne Room" stories. One question: Where's my interview and featured "From the Vault" story????? :clown:
Just a few red dwarfs, i have been taking it easy lately. I have a feeling you would like RPG's though as it is all about the courtroom type stuff that you like.
Speaking of "Tales from the Throne Room," is that continuing? I enjoyed it a lot, but I understand if it is too much work.
Yikes, i tried SS, DID NOT LIKE IT, it skews the REAL GAME badly!! i will make one more request for vanellia hotseat, if there are no takers i will see if i can set something up outside of the org, maybe people at .net are still playing the unmodded game from the 1st turn. PLEASE email me at infradata.it @ gmail if you have any interest... if not i guess the total war series has killed the really fun m2tw series, time for shogun 2, which i find to alot more involved (painfully not adding to gameplay) than m2tw without adding anything good other than updated graphics. 3rd age seems ok, perhaps i'll try that, sad the real game is a dino now.