Invitation to join MP

**Burebista** · 09-08-2010, 13:22

Hello EB Single players

I would like to extend a invitation to join the Multiplayer community of this game by checking out the MP section of the forum (MP in the subforum part of the page). Also , if you would like to know any details , please feel free to check this really great site that we use for connecting , rules and other stuff. http://www.ebonline.tk

I am launching this invitation in expectance of a very nice tournament starting in a couple of weeks where anyone can join and where we expect to discover new great MP players . Also , please feel free to check out the trailer for this tournament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5Ihw9Ce76Y

Looking forward to meeting you on Hamachi !
Bure

**Drunk Clown** · 09-08-2010, 17:14

Don't you think the rules turn alot of people off? Don't get me wrong, I completely agree with rules like the no run-throughs rule. But it gets awfully complicated you have to take this in account while playing.

I do, though, have a few questions about things you may or may not do.

In de single player campaign I use the phanlanx button twice when my phanlanx unit let down their spears (unwanted). So first to unequip the spears and the second time to equip them again. I assume this isn't allowed? As it isn't used in the ways you described in your rules.

And I aren't allowed to let heavy infantry run through my other heavy infantry unless they are in loose formation? So this rule does not only apply for the phanlanx units?

If loose formation give such messed up engagements, am I allowed to let archers/slinger/skirmishers be in loose formation? Cos when cavalry does manage to get around and flank my archer/slingers/skirmishers it will do little to none damage.

**Burebista** · 09-08-2010, 18:22

Hello!

When i first started MP it did indeed seem complicated but once you understand why these rules are in place , you don't really need to know them as you can feel them.

Concerning phalanx mode on/off. If your phalanx gets flanked or hit from behind , and it drops its spears to get swords , we assume that the phalanx lost it's spears and it would take a very long time until the formation would actually pick up the spears and reform the phalanx. That is why this is forbidden as unrealistic.
However if you are not attacked and disable phalanx then enable it again , there is no problem , as the phalanx just raise their spears and start running keeping their formation . if you form phalanx again , no probs , as they would only have to lower their spears.
The rule is in place just to prevent things like magic spears popping out in a middle of a fight where the phalanx is already in close melee as those things supposed to have 6 metres or more and cant be managed as easy as toothpicks.

Concerning walk-throughs
Anything can walk through anything and in any time in loose mode.only don't stack while attacking , as a fair-play rule.
In tight formation , you should avoid units to be one on top of the other to prevent things such as 3 merged units attacking a sole defensive unit. That we feel is an exploit.

However don't be too worried about rules strictness as the battles do get messy most of the time and unintentional mistakes are totally understandable . the rules are there to keep it fair as we don't want to see INTENDED things like heavy infantry going through another unit of enemy infantry ignoring it completely or huge unit stacking or any exploit like that.

Personally , it took me 2 games to avoid completely doing errors like that in the fire of battle. While MP you just don't want to see the opponent using every exploit of the game , but a fun and entertaining match.

**Burebista** · 09-09-2010, 17:08

Plz don't be discouraged about the rules , they are pretty straight-forward and promote rly good games. The july tournament was great fun with all factions showing their mettle in all kinds of tacs & strategies. Loved the diversity of fighting all kinds of factions , not just AI controlled Phalanx spam.

**vartan** · 09-09-2010, 19:58

I think what Burebista is trying to say is: Don't be a ****. I'm sorry, but honestly, I don't know any better way to put it. Let me know if there is one, cause I'm sure there is. But really, guys, that's all it's about. It's about keeping the games entertaining as the whole shebang is one social event. I mean, the only thing that's missing is the beer.

On my end, I can say one really important thing: The rules, fair-play, gameplay or otherwise, are up for debate. And I mean UP FOR DEBATE. Big-time. In my eyes, there is no such as a final set of rules. This isn't a board game. It's not chess. There aren't a fixed, rigid set of rules. I mean, let us know if there's a missing thread or forum that we need to open up so that people can debate rules, but that's what Campus Martius is for. Y'all can openly debate things like this, and are encouraged to do so. By all means. Don't be shy y'all.

**Drunk Clown** · 09-09-2010, 20:47

Originally Posted by vartan

I think what Burebista is trying to say is: Don't be a ****. I'm sorry, but honestly, I don't know any better way to put it.

I hope he didn't want to say that (and I think it's unlikely he did), cos that's just plain rude and ridiculous. I don't know if this is strategy to lure people into playing EB online, but I can tell you it doesn't work and maybe even lost interrest.

Everybody knows the Total War series isn't a multiplayer games. It isn't made for online purposes so don't look so surprised, alot of people aren't interrested to play this online and I can't blame them. The battles are pretty clunky, have some annoying features, it isn't that balanced and have alot of glitches. Now don't be frustrated and call people a ****. Just accept that most people like EB for it's campaigns and not for the online feature.

**Burebista** · 09-09-2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by vartan

I think what Burebista is trying to say is: Don't be a ****. I'm sorry, but honestly, I don't know any better way to put it. Let me know if there is one, cause I'm sure there is. But really, guys, that's all it's about. It's about keeping the games entertaining as the whole shebang is one social event. I mean, the only thing that's missing is the beer.

Man , you've got it wrong. Nobody's calling nobody nothing. He meant to say just that the rules are to prevent players acting like a **** during gameplay and then coming up and saying that he didn't knew any rules in place.

And concerning MP battles , i have to say that they are way better than vanilla Rome. And far more interesting. If you want , check some MP battles on youtube and convince yourself.

I remind you , this is a friendly invitation . We only want to have as many enjoyable matches as possible. I am trully sorry if it seemed otherwise for you.

**Drunk Clown** · 09-09-2010, 21:58

Why can't I explain what a reason could be/is why there aren't reacting alot of people. Is it wrong of me to elaborate? I don't discourage anyone, just telling facts. Tell me if you are a judge at Idols or on of those programs and you meet a contestant who isn't talented; you would say that he isn't good. That's not discouraging, that's the (maybe) hard truth.

Sorry if I have discouraged you in any way, that's not my intention. But I haven't done anything wrong.

**vartan** · 09-09-2010, 22:07

Originally Posted by Drunk Clown

Why can't I explain what a reason could be/is why there aren't reacting alot of people. Is it wrong of me to elaborate? I don't discourage anyone, just telling facts. Tell me if you are a judge at Idols or on of those programs and you meet a contestant who isn't talented; you would say that he isn't good. That's not discouraging, that's the (maybe) hard truth.

Sorry if I have discouraged you in any way, that's not my intention. But I haven't done anything wrong.

I was hoping it wasn't your intention. Anyway, if you wish to say similar things (and mind you, they do ruin and hurt people's genuine attempts at starting these events, which are VERY hard to gather support for), please PM me or anyone who started the events instead of saying things that would turn away any and all people who already had slightest of hopes of entering such events. It would be highly appreciated.