Crispy™ Dominions 4 PBEM - Gateway and Archive Thread

[KoolNoodles]

Let the drums sound, so it begins.

"The dismal drum of Huichilobos sounded again, accompanied by conches, horns, and trumpet-like instruments. It was a terrifying sound, and when we looked at the tall cue [temple-pyramid] from which it came we saw our comrades who had been captured in Cortés defeat being dragged up the steps to be sacrificed. When they had hauled them up to a small platform in front of the shrine where they kept their accursed idols we saw them put plumes on the heads of many of them; and then they made them dance with a sort of fan in front of Huichilobos. Then after they had danced the papas [Aztec priests] laid them down on their backs on some narrow stones of sacrifice and, cutting open their chests, drew out their palpitating hearts which they offered to the idols before them." -Bernal Diaz del Castillo, on the outskirts of Tenochtitlan

 

[KoolNoodles]

So who's threat to world peace numero uno? Who should the UN security council send horrors and demons to?

 

[Dayyālu]

Too many stales for our Not!Romans.

I request a 12 hours extension and to recruit sqeecoo to sub for Ermor. Nothing against Coldcrow, but stales are truly of poor taste. Get your shit together, people. We can do 48 hours if it is too much.

If Coldcrow rises again, all well and good. But 3 stales in a row are too much. It's not about advantages (I could easily jump on Ermor and gain some territories) it's about sportmanship.

So who's threat to world peace numero uno? Who should the UN security council send horrors and demons to?

Machaka, Xibalba, Yourself, TNN, roughly in that order.

 

[Grimwulf]

Too many stales.

I request a 12 hours extension and to recruit sqeecoo to sub for Ermor. Nothing against Coldcrow, but stales are truly of poor taste. Get your shit together, people. We can do 48 hours if it is too much.

Why do we even need extension? It's not like Ermor's coming back. Switch him to AI, I say.

But if you want to look for sub, we should ask everyone.

I will not ask to be included in this glorious Clusterfuck (even if my total newbness regarding Dom4 would grant ilarity...) because I assume you're hitching to play and I do not wish to slow you down even more...

But I will watch closely and maybe catch the train next time a codex Dom4 starts... I never tried multiplayer Dominions, so my tender anus should be just the right degree of tenderness!

May the most privileged win

I have time for this now. When's next game?

Thanks to Grimwulf's LP, I've played this game enough that I feel ready to be horribly raped in a PBEM game! Count me in for the next one if there's room

Also, someone better make an AAR of this

Hope I didn't miss anybody. So, anyone wants to take over EA Ermor? You'll need to set some mods and shit, I can provide you detailed instructions of what to do.

Also, if raw decides to look for a sub instead of switching to AI, we should make a 24-hours extension. People need time to respond, download and set mods, look at what coldcrow had done, come up with a strategy, etc.

So who's threat to world peace numero uno? Who should the UN security council send horrors and demons to?

Machaka, Xibalba, Yourself, TNN, roughly in that order.

Thanks for the compliment, but I'm not that high on global rankings Definetely not above Mictlan and TNN.

 

[pakoito]

I'd rather wait for a new game, sorry.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

I request a 12 hours extension.

Done, sqeecoo or whoever will be subbing should send his email adress to me or raw. Does coldcrow have anything to say about it?

 

[sqeecoo]

Sure, this might be a nice introduction, I'll sub if there's no one in line before me.

However, I'm a total noob even in the sense that I don't yet know how to submit turns, install mods, etc. so a longer extension would be nice. Grimwulf, please provide those detailed instructions
Still, if Ermor is already dead anyway (ha ha) it probably doesn't matter much.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

I don't think anyone minds too much if we'll postpone day more, we have pretty good pace so far. Before I'll hook you up though I'd want to give coldcrow few hours to respond.

 

[Matalarata]

sqeecoo go for it bro! Don't worry, I prefer to start fresh anyway, my tender, virgin anus won't be whored out in a spoiled game!
also Grimwulf's ableist invitation triggered me
Ventilating now

 

[Grimwulf]

Sure, this might be a nice introduction, I'll sub if there's no one in line before me.

However, I'm a total noob even in the sense that I don't yet know how to submit turns, install mods, etc. so a longer extension would be nice. Grimwulf, please provide those detailed instructions
Still, if Ermor is already dead anyway (ha ha) it probably doesn't matter much.

Ermor isn't dead, although he staled last few turns. I don't know his political standings either, so you might want to double-check your relationships with neighbors.

Ok, here goes step-by-step.

1. First you need the map that we use. You can download it here:
http://a.pomf.se/spmkus.rar
Then unpack it in your user maps directory. To find this directory, you need to
- Start the gaem;
- Mash "Game Tools";
- Mash "Open User Data Directory";
- There you will see "maps" folder. Unpack the archive there and remember that User Data Directory, since I'll send you there several more times (I'll refer to it as UDD from now on).

2. Now you need to download them mods. We use just two classy ones in this pbem.
- Download Worthy Heroes 1.23 from here http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_142453107244512&drKey=1081&libId=259a7093-2897-4025-855d-b711acfcc562&loc=http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=2358&v=1&out=http://www.llamaserver.net/globu/Temporary/Worthy_Heroes4_123_HOTFIX.zip&ref=http://www.llamaserver.net/createDom4Game.cgi&title=Dominions 4 Mods -> Worthy Heroes hotfix thread&txt=Download here
- Download Underwater Expanded 0.05 from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7TQ3dXYvc1qX3VDM2tyYTJKOGc/edit
- Unpack them both in "mods" folder in UDD.

3. Next go to "savedgames" folder in your UDD, and create a new folder there. Name it "Decline2" (without quotes). Once you receive .trn file from one of our admins, you should download it in Decline2 folder. To receive that file, you should send your email adres to
JohnTheRevelator or raw.

4. When you receive the .trn file and place it where it belongs, start the game, mash "Play an Existing Game" and choose "Decline2". You may want to keep some strong alcohol somewhere close to you.

5. You have less than 24 hours to make the turn. Our current settings provide players with 36 hours from the moment we receive new turns, but we've lost some time already. As I said before, you might want to double-check your relationships with your neighbors. Just look up the list of players and nations in the op-post, and start private conversations with whoever u need. E.g., I play Xibalba and recently became your neighbor, after T'ien Ch'i kindly passed me his former territories. I haven't spoken with coldcrow yet, so we are neither at war, nor at alliance. And we didn't sign non-aggression pacts either

6. After you make the turn, mash "End Turn", and only AFTER that you can quit the game. All your orders are saved in the same directory, "Decline2". Go there and find .2h file.

7. Send your .2h file to
turns@llamaserver.net
No comments needed, just empty letter with attached file. If you do everything right, you'll receive a confirmation in a minute or two.

8. You can see who made their turns and how many time you have left, here:
http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=Decline2
Once the server receives your .2h file, the "Waiting for 2h file" status changes to "2h file received"

9. You can redo, revise and resend your turns as many times as you want. But once the server receives the turns from all players, it's to late to change anything. The next turn is proceeded, and you'll receive new .trn file. Just replace your old .trn file with new one, and load the game again.

It may be long, but it's not that hard. I just tried to be as detailed as possible. Feel free to ask whatever questions you have.

 

[Kane]

To receive that file, you should send your email adres to
JohnTheRevelator or raw.

Hey, HEY, HEY. What is this shit m8. Why is John's name bigger than mine? You want war? You can have war m8. I am gonna fuck you up.

 

[Grimwulf]

I don't think anyone minds too much if we'll postpone day more, we have pretty good pace so far. Before I'll hook you up though I'd want to give coldcrow few hours to respond.

He was last seen at Codex a WEEK ago, and staled 2 turns in a row already. This could be the third.

But I guess you are right. He will show up any minute now. Let's wait.

sqeecoo go for it bro! Don't worry, I prefer to start fresh anyway, my tender, virgin anus won't be whored out in a spoiled game!
also Grimwulf's ableist invitation triggered me
Ventilating now

I'm sure there will be a LOT of other pbems. Nothing stops any 'dexer to host a new one right now, actually. And anyone can play several pbems at a time. Malakal currently plays at least two.

And there will be much more stalers to sub, if that tickles your fancy.

To receive that file, you should send your email adres to
JohnTheRevelator or raw.

Hey, HEY, HEY. What is this shit m8. Why is John's name bigger than mine? You want war? You can have war m8. I am gonna fuck you up.

Men.

Spoiler

Copy-paste works in strange ways on Codex

Edit: Here, I edited instructions post. Just don't attack me, boo-fucking-hoo

 

[sqeecoo]

That's really detailed Grimwulf, thanks. So we are using the Codex private conversations to communicate? Sounds good. I've sent my mail to raw and Revelator, so I'll be ready if coldcrow does not respond.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

I pulled trigger on sub. If coldcrow decides to show up before turn is processed I can still roll it back.

 

[KoolNoodles]

Whoever ends up Ermor, pm me. I am Mictlan, your neighbor, we had some deals you might want to keep.

 

[Kane]

Edit: Here, I edited instructions post. Just don't attack me, boo-fucking-hoo

Now my name is bigger. Good job.

 

[sqeecoo]

Ok! So it seems I am Ermor for the time being.
So if I understood correctly, I have until tonight to submit my move?

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a formal invitation to any heretics to convert to the New True Faith of Ermor while there is still time. We hold anal rape to be sacred and welcome every nation and creed regardless of color or privilege. Except, of course, the fucking Zotz. Everyone hates them and their stupid fucking name.

P.S. Is it normal for the UW expanded mod to show as Unknown mod on the title screen? Worthy heroes seems to be working fine.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

So if I understood correctly, I have until tonight to submit my move?

You can check deadline here: http://www.llamaserver.net/gameinfo.cgi?game=Decline2

P.S. Is it normal for the UW expanded mod to show as Unknown mod on the title screen? Worthy heroes seems to be working fine.

That doesn't sound normal.

 

[sqeecoo]

Hmmm. Well, it says the mod has two errors when I activate it. But I can load up the save just fine.

 

[Grimwulf]

Except, of course, the fucking Zotz. Everyone hates them and their stupid fucking name.

Someone wants a batmark? GOOD, I've just finished with T'ien Ch'i, and was starting to get bored.

BATMARKED FOR DETH

COMING SOON IN ALL THEATRES

 

[KoolNoodles]

Let this be a lesson to others on the fairness of the Mictlan people. This is TWICE now that our supposed ally has disappeared, and we did not strike when we could.

The Mictlan people are honorable idiots.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

raw should we postpone this turn few hours as well? I'm talking about Berekän request. Technically it is due monday but it might be tight fit depending on his schedule.

 

[JohnTheRevelator]

I'll take that for a yes.

 

[Berekän]

I'm back and the turn is sent, thanks for waiting!

 

[Joined on the 4th of July]

Iron Lion Zion is quite a pimped up badass.

The public demands screenshots!

Our paparazzi managed to get some great pictures, but since Lanka News Corporation respects privacy of even celebrities, we won't be releasing them without a very good reason.