Smack talk goes here for New Year, New War! Game URL: https://playyourdamnturn.com/game/bc6d16d6-3541-4d8b-b45b-dec4db59ea8d
Anyone else interested in this game? I no longer have - America’s too big advantage makes it boring. I think in our games it makes no sense to play out to the end, if it is already impossible to stop the leader.
And, by the way, here I want to say about the lack of a game under the term “always war” - this condition makes the game easier for the leader. If he did not exist, the 2nd civilization in the ranking could count on support, since holding the leader is profitable for 3rd place and everyone else. It would be possible to organize military unions, economic support, etc. … Now, with a civilization more fortunate with the starting conditions, it is almost impossible to stop winning.
Well played again…
I could perhaps have made more of a game of it were it not for your excellent and annoying frigates, on a coast and pinchpoint I had little chance of building a navy on. I would not disagree with the points you make in general.
But, there is nothing in the always war ‘rules’ that stops the 2nd, 3rd, etc players agreeing to not attack each other for the time being and concentrate on the leader ? Or is there?
I would like another game (or more). Anyone else? Do we want to modify the rules? Or play something else and save always war for the next one? Or one of each at the same time? I have let my number of games drop a lot so I am no longer stretched for time.
In this game, all the players are constantly at war with each other … It is enough to say that this circumstance does not allow the weakest to conclude a “Military Union”, which would give both of them an increase of +5 to the strength of military units. But there is still economic assistance to civilization fighting alone against the leader, joint military operations for a war on “two fronts” and other opportunities … By accepting the condition “always war of all against all” we make the game poorer.
I agree the the alliance and economic assistance are not possible if tribes must remain at war.
But it is still possible for weaker tribes - while at war - to agree to not attack each other until the larger threat has been fought ?
Anyway, what alternative game would you like ?
You can’t attack while someone is fighting with the leader, but this is not an option. It’s difficult to fight a leader even with support, but with a simple “do not attack” it is even more difficult. Need the ability to coordinate action. It may even be worth creating a separate group chat for each game in Steam …
As for the answer to the question which game I would like, the answer will be trivial - interesting! But here, each player can have their own preferences … For example, I liked the map of this game. If it weren’t for the “always war” limitation, everything would be fine - there are many places, and there are also development opportunities. I would play something similar again …
This game was a lot of fun, but I agree, the outcome has been decided. I can’t understand how Aleks got so far ahead so fast. I thought I was doing great, but then when I met him I found out I was so far behind in science, culture, and military. I’m fine with not playing this one to the end, I think we are close to the end as it is.
I was thinking maybe a teams game. We could do 2v2, where you are permanently allied with another person, and each team is always at war with the other team. Thoughts?
The secret of America’s success lies in friendship with a neighboring City-State. At some point, when I saw that Aminator was only separating the American from the shallow waters, I realized that the army of the City could help me a lot. There was just money, he sent the third Ambassador to the City - and through the shallow water crowds of Warriors and Archers set off. Thus, America, with the help of money, without spending its production, annexed the lands of Aminator, respectively, sharply increasing its industrial power.
As for the new game, I will play. Suggest settings that interest you - I will play for anyone.
I am good with teams or a new construct. I agree we have run the all war concept out. There needs to be better facility to gang up on the leader. Even without the all war situation, it is kind of weak in this flavor of Civ.
I sent a message for new game. I’m surrendering in this game so won’t see any more messages.
Everyone - thanks for the game!