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    Default The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    The last one of these I did never went very well. I was th House of Julii. I am going to start a new one as macedon. It'd be like a play by email campaign on medium/medium. Anyone up for it? I'd say I am looking for 9 or more players...

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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    I may be interested, but please change the title. Monarch used the "Heirs of Alexander" for his Seleucid PBM:

    https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=60359

    If you can think of an alternative title, I can edit the thread title for you.

    You should think about the settings and rules - e.g. what difficulty level? How many turns does each player play? etc.

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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    I'm in, but put me near the end of the line.

    I was actually thinking of doing a grand Macedonian-themed PBM complete with rules and such, but later on... let me know if you guys are interested in the rules that I was thinking about.
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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    This PBEM can be called "Following the steps of Alexander" or "Objetive:Rome"




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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Good luck on getting this PBM off the ground, as for myself - I'm confining my already scarce time to the Will of the Senate PBM.

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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Bombasticus Maximus, you must need the rules for playing this PBEM.
    If you want a reference rules check "The Ascent of The Julii" PBEM at https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=68228
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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Quote Originally Posted by econ21
    I may be interested, but please change the title. Monarch used the "Heirs of Alexander" for his Seleucid PBM:

    https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=60359

    If you can think of an alternative title, I can edit the thread title for you.

    You should think about the settings and rules - e.g. what difficulty level? How many turns does each player play? etc.
    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief
    I'm in, but put me near the end of the line.

    I was actually thinking of doing a grand Macedonian-themed PBM complete with rules and such, but later on... let me know if you guys are interested in the rules that I was thinking about.
    PM me your rules. :)

    Quote Originally Posted by Caius Flaminius
    This PBEM can be called "Following the steps of Alexander" or "Objetive:Rome"
    What about the Rise of Macedon?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch_guy
    Good luck on getting this PBM off the ground, as for myself - I'm confining my already scarce time to the Will of the Senate PBM.

    Thanks.
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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Quote Originally Posted by Bombasticus Maximus
    What about the Rise of Macedon?
    Sounds better




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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Rules thanks to General Hankerchief:

    - The theme should be reunification of Alexander's Empire. Thus, our targets should be any city held by the Successor Kingdoms (Thrace, Greek Cities, Seleucids, Pontus, Egypt), plus a couple of others.

    - Once (and only once) that objective has completed, the Macedonians should turn their eyes to that pesky threat to the West: Rome.

    - So there should be two distinct stages to this PBM. First stage: Hold off Rome while retaking all the Alexandrian territories. Second stage: Destroy Rome.

    - By holding off Rome does not mean you can step inside italy no matter what they chuck at you.

    - Hiring mercs is up to you.

    - No bribing rebel/other nations generals.

    - You send the save game after your general dies.

    - You must keep a tally of all your kills and add them up at the end.

    Thoughts on anymore?
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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    The rules sound good but I would advise against reigning for the length of your general. In RTW, general's just live far too long - it can become a drag for the player and boring for everyone else waiting. 20 turns (10 years) would be more manageable. Time enough to achieve something, but no more than a week or two to play.

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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    This PBEM has a special focus of story telling?




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    Yes to story telling. I may set up a quick invisionfree forum to keep it all togther as the will of the senate is main topic in here. Ten turns sound good. The story telling is a yes. But you have to bare with me as I never done one before so I will not be any good.
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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    I too not Bombasticus.And my little english can make the story bad.




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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Quote Originally Posted by econ21
    I may be interested, but please change the title. Monarch used the "Heirs of Alexander" for his Seleucid PBM:

    https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=60359

    If you can think of an alternative title, I can edit the thread title for you.

    You should think about the settings and rules - e.g. what difficulty level? How many turns does each player play? etc.
    You interested?

    http://z10.invisionfree.com/The_Rise...ex.php?act=idx
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    Default Re: The heirs of Alexander PBEM

    Quote Originally Posted by Bombasticus Maximus
    You interested?
    Sorry, I think I'll have to pass - it's a bit busy at work and I have a couple of overseas trips planned in October.

    On the length of reigns, I was suggesting 10 years, ie 20 turns, which might be better given the small number of confirmed players.

    All the best with it.

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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Is this PBEM using RTW V1.5 ? I would like to play if it does.
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    Yeah, RTW 1.5 no mods.




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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Ok Im in if you want me. I have quite a few commitments in October but will gladly help reunite the empire even if I can only manage a few turns.

    I personally like to see these sort of games move along fast ...with the game changing hands every two or three days.

    Anyhows...shout when you need me.
    Last edited by Severous; 09-29-2006 at 07:24.
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    Well register here: http://z10.invisionfree.com/The_Rise...ex.php?act=idx and I can PM you.
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    I'll join.

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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Anyone else?
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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Quote Originally Posted by Bombasticus Maximus
    Anyone else?
    I'd be happy to play a turn. :)

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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    If you want to play The Rise of Macedon PBEM, you must register in http://z10.invisionfree.com/The_Rise...ex.php?act=idx




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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    I suggest start now, too many players make you play few times
    Last edited by Caius; 10-01-2006 at 20:45.




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    Default Re: The Rise of Macedon PBEM

    Ok lets go.
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