Civ 4 Multiplayer Test

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 07:06 AM

Anywone else feel like testing the game over the weekend? Please sign up here, and lets get some discussion on what rules to use.

Celeval · 10-28-2005, 07:12 AM

Could be, depending on the whens and such.

jeff061 · 10-28-2005, 07:14 AM

Same here. I'm not going to be any challenge though.

Ben E Lou · 10-28-2005, 07:28 AM

Saturday up until around 5:30pm is good for me.

KWhit · 10-28-2005, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

Saturday up until around 5:30pm is good for me.

You do know that there is a football game at 3:30, don't you??????

Ben E Lou · 10-28-2005, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWhit

You do know that there is a football game at 3:30, don't you??????

Uh, you can't watch football and play Civ at the same time?

Ben E Lou · 10-28-2005, 08:06 AM

Dola: Plus, I'm half thinking about DVR'ing the whole game anyway. My "WyldLife" (YL for middle schoolers) club meets on Saturday nights, and I need to be there a little before 6pm, so I'm going to have to leave the house late 3rd/early 4th anyway.

KWhit · 10-28-2005, 08:07 AM

When we're playing Miss St or Kentucky or a team like that - yes. But I think the game on Saturday will require my full attention.

WSUCougar · 10-28-2005, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWhit

But I think the game on Saturday will require my full attention.

How about the one on Monday?

vex · 10-28-2005, 10:03 AM

Friday or Sat. night after 7 CST works for me, not that I'm really any competition

SackAttack · 10-28-2005, 10:57 AM

I'll be leaving shortly for Fullerton for JACC, but I can play when I get home late tomorrow night (assuming that I can actually connect to anybody; I don't think I could with SMAC).

jeff061 · 10-28-2005, 11:09 AM

Haven't looked into it, anyone know if and which ports I need to open in my firewall?

Ben E Lou · 10-28-2005, 11:21 AM

Oh yeah, I can play after around 10:00pm on Friday night, maybe even earlier. Tucker's gonna beat the snot of out North Springs in a completely meaningless game, so I expect to be home on the early side.

Calis · 10-28-2005, 11:28 AM

I'd be game, haven't even gone through the tutorial yet, but installing now and should be able to fool around for a few hours with it before I go to work so I won't be completely lost.

I'm booked tonight and tomorrow night until probably 11 pm or so Central, but tomorrow morning/afternoon until about 3 CST I'll be free, and most of the day Sunday.

moriarty · 10-28-2005, 12:31 PM

I haven't even loaded the game up yet, but I'd be avail all weekend after 8pm EST.

... wife permitting.

RailsFS · 10-28-2005, 05:26 PM

.....I'd be interested as well

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 06:41 PM

Okay, It seems like we have a few people that could play on saturday night. I will try to be online tomorrow night around 7cst. Also might try to set up one tonight around 9pm cst.

moriarty · 10-28-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhog

Okay, It seems like we have a few people that could play on saturday night. I will try to be online tomorrow night around 7cst. Also might try to set up one tonight around 9pm cst.

If we get enough people to start one, people can join in later at any time and just replace one of the computer Civs (assuming we have some).

RailsFS · 10-28-2005, 07:36 PM

Well, count me in for tonight if you start one up. As for Saturday, I won't be able to play after about 9pm EST.

jbmagic · 10-28-2005, 08:17 PM

GameSpy - Multiplayer Test Report
posted by Civrules at 10-28-2005 17:16 | comments: 0
GameSpy posted a Multiplayer Test Report last Wednesday in which they mention the Multiplayer to be smooth in a variety of cases (joining games, swapping in and out of players, etc). This article was written by Dave Kosak (aka Fargo) and Allen Rausch (Delsyn). "Warrior," from the GameSpot staff had also participated in that game.

Delsyn: Actually, I did notice how smoothly the swapping in and out of players went. That strikes me as one of the best features of the game's multiplayer. You don't have quit the game because somebody takes their toys and quits when something doesn't go their way. You can also jump into a game in progress, which means it's easy to find games even when nobody's starting a new one.

The article also contains two screenshots of that specific game.

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/civilization-iv/662021p1.html

Greyroofoo · 10-28-2005, 08:24 PM

I'm up for a game

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 08:24 PM

I am going to try to start an MP game around 9:00pm in the multiplayer lobby.

The game name will be something like FOFC Multiplayer test.

If I can, I will password protect the game. It will be password protected with the password: trout

I am thinking that we could try something shorter, like a scenarioe, or I may just start the game with the fast option on.

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 08:53 PM

game has been started. password and name is above. I am going with a quick game, and starting in a later age so it won't last quite so long.

RailsFS · 10-28-2005, 08:53 PM

When I go in to MP, I have to set up a gamespy account. I've tried it a few times, and each time I get the message "The login attempt has failed." Any suggestions?

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 08:54 PM

it worked for me fine. You might try it again

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 08:56 PM

Once we get at least one or two other people, we will get started.

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 08:57 PM

If you cannot get it to work RailsFS, I could try setting up the account for you

RailsFS · 10-28-2005, 09:05 PM

lol, I don't understand this. Apparently, I already have an account, so I had them resend my password, then I go and try to login, and that doesn't work (says no such username exists). I can't think of any other username variations I would have used. Anyways, I decided to set up a new account. I set that up (not from the civ game, but on gamespyid.com) and it says I'm logged in. I switch back over to civ, and it doesn't work. I figure, maybe I have to be logged out on the site, try that, it doesn't work. I try to login back on the site and guess what.....no such user exists! I just set the damn thing up 2 minutes ago!

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 09:10 PM

you have to create the account through the CiV4 client. I think its an account only for Civ4

RailsFS · 10-28-2005, 09:17 PM

finally got it to work.

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 09:18 PM

We are going to start now, if anyone want to join in later, the password is trout
the name of the game is FOFC Multiplayer Test

vex · 10-28-2005, 10:26 PM

Tried to join, but it's limited to 2 players and full.

jeff061 · 10-28-2005, 10:28 PM

I'd like to join, but alas I'm tired and I'd fall asleep at the keyboard.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-28-2005, 11:38 PM

I purchased the game today while on my trip to Shreveport. I'm up for testing this tomorrow if it is still needed

Airhog · 10-28-2005, 11:39 PM

I apologize vex, but I messed up one of the settings, and didnt add any AI to the game so nobody else could join...

The game proceeded pretty quickly actually, we were nearing the renisance age by the time I had to leave, after just 2 hours of gameplay. Granted, the settings were on fast, and it was a small map. RailsFS led the whole game, except for like 1 turn near the beginning. I seem to suffer major cash problems around the middle of the classical age, and basically cut my research to 50%. I think the AI definately undervalues producing gold in the beginning, which is a shame, because you need some to keep 100% research.

Anyways, about 600AD, he attacked me. I was unprepared, and he quickly razed two of my smaller cities. We then settled into a basic deadlock, with him having the upperhand. I don't think I did a very good job managing my troops, and my troops were definately second class to his. I was also slowed down by the many rivers in my kingdom, and no-one knew how to build a bridge over them. I finally brought a long siege against one of his cities, but even with everything I could muster, I was unable to capture it. Against a well fortified enemy, it is nearly impossible to take a city. If I had one major gripe about the game so far, it has to be this. Catapults are nice, because the reduce the cities defense bonus, but they gain no experience for bombardment, only melee. And any damage they did in my game to troops in the city was nil. Maybe the upgraded one's work much better though. Anyways, i had a blast, and hope that I can play again, with more FOFC people.

RailsFS · 10-29-2005, 12:02 AM

You know, I honestly expected the multiplay aspect of the game to be different. I was a bit surprised to see that the gameplay is exactly the same.

Airhog, I have to agree with you on the conquering cities thing. Taking them is entirely too hard. The only reason I was able to raze your two cities was because they were on the edge of your empire, so they didn't have backup from your units yet. I caught a break there.

Anyways, I had a lot of fun while it lasted. Would love to do this again with more FOFC guys. I can only imagine how fun that would be with 8 other human players. Teams might make an interesting twist to the gameplay. Who knows.

10-28-2005, 07:14 AM	#3
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Same here. I'm not going to be any challenge though. __________________

10-28-2005, 07:28 AM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Saturday up until around 5:30pm is good for me. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-28-2005, 08:06 AM	#7
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Dola: Plus, I'm half thinking about DVR'ing the whole game anyway. My "WyldLife" (YL for middle schoolers) club meets on Saturday nights, and I need to be there a little before 6pm, so I'm going to have to leave the house late 3rd/early 4th anyway. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-28-2005, 11:09 AM	#12
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Haven't looked into it, anyone know if and which ports I need to open in my firewall? __________________

10-28-2005, 11:21 AM	#13
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Oh yeah, I can play after around 10:00pm on Friday night, maybe even earlier. Tucker's gonna beat the snot of out North Springs in a completely meaningless game, so I expect to be home on the early side. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-28-2005, 07:12 AM	#2
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Could be, depending on the whens and such.

10-28-2005, 08:07 AM	#8
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	When we're playing Miss St or Kentucky or a team like that - yes. But I think the game on Saturday will require my full attention.

10-28-2005, 10:03 AM	#10
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Friday or Sat. night after 7 CST works for me, not that I'm really any competition

10-28-2005, 10:57 AM	#11
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I'll be leaving shortly for Fullerton for JACC, but I can play when I get home late tomorrow night (assuming that I can actually connect to anybody; I don't think I could with SMAC).

10-28-2005, 11:28 AM	#14
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I'd be game, haven't even gone through the tutorial yet, but installing now and should be able to fool around for a few hours with it before I go to work so I won't be completely lost. I'm booked tonight and tomorrow night until probably 11 pm or so Central, but tomorrow morning/afternoon until about 3 CST I'll be free, and most of the day Sunday.

10-28-2005, 12:31 PM	#15
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	I haven't even loaded the game up yet, but I'd be avail all weekend after 8pm EST. ... wife permitting.

10-28-2005, 05:26 PM	#16
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	.....I'd be interested as well

10-28-2005, 06:41 PM	#17
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Okay, It seems like we have a few people that could play on saturday night. I will try to be online tomorrow night around 7cst. Also might try to set up one tonight around 9pm cst. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 07:36 PM	#19
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	Well, count me in for tonight if you start one up. As for Saturday, I won't be able to play after about 9pm EST.

10-28-2005, 08:17 PM	#20
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	GameSpy - Multiplayer Test Report posted by Civrules at 10-28-2005 17:16 \| comments: 0 GameSpy posted a Multiplayer Test Report last Wednesday in which they mention the Multiplayer to be smooth in a variety of cases (joining games, swapping in and out of players, etc). This article was written by Dave Kosak (aka Fargo) and Allen Rausch (Delsyn). "Warrior," from the GameSpot staff had also participated in that game. Delsyn: Actually, I did notice how smoothly the swapping in and out of players went. That strikes me as one of the best features of the game's multiplayer. You don't have quit the game because somebody takes their toys and quits when something doesn't go their way. You can also jump into a game in progress, which means it's easy to find games even when nobody's starting a new one. The article also contains two screenshots of that specific game. http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/civilization-iv/662021p1.html

10-28-2005, 08:24 PM	#21
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'm up for a game

10-28-2005, 08:53 PM	#23
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	game has been started. password and name is above. I am going with a quick game, and starting in a later age so it won't last quite so long. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 08:54 PM	#25
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	it worked for me fine. You might try it again __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 08:56 PM	#26
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Once we get at least one or two other people, we will get started. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 08:57 PM	#27
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	If you cannot get it to work RailsFS, I could try setting up the account for you __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 09:05 PM	#28
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	lol, I don't understand this. Apparently, I already have an account, so I had them resend my password, then I go and try to login, and that doesn't work (says no such username exists). I can't think of any other username variations I would have used. Anyways, I decided to set up a new account. I set that up (not from the civ game, but on gamespyid.com) and it says I'm logged in. I switch back over to civ, and it doesn't work. I figure, maybe I have to be logged out on the site, try that, it doesn't work. I try to login back on the site and guess what.....no such user exists! I just set the damn thing up 2 minutes ago!

10-28-2005, 09:10 PM	#29
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	you have to create the account through the CiV4 client. I think its an account only for Civ4 __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 09:17 PM	#30
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	finally got it to work.

10-28-2005, 09:18 PM	#31
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	We are going to start now, if anyone want to join in later, the password is trout the name of the game is FOFC Multiplayer Test __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-28-2005, 10:26 PM	#32
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Tried to join, but it's limited to 2 players and full.

10-28-2005, 10:28 PM	#33
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I'd like to join, but alas I'm tired and I'd fall asleep at the keyboard. __________________

10-28-2005, 11:38 PM	#34
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I purchased the game today while on my trip to Shreveport. I'm up for testing this tomorrow if it is still needed __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

10-28-2005, 11:39 PM	#35
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I apologize vex, but I messed up one of the settings, and didnt add any AI to the game so nobody else could join... The game proceeded pretty quickly actually, we were nearing the renisance age by the time I had to leave, after just 2 hours of gameplay. Granted, the settings were on fast, and it was a small map. RailsFS led the whole game, except for like 1 turn near the beginning. I seem to suffer major cash problems around the middle of the classical age, and basically cut my research to 50%. I think the AI definately undervalues producing gold in the beginning, which is a shame, because you need some to keep 100% research. Anyways, about 600AD, he attacked me. I was unprepared, and he quickly razed two of my smaller cities. We then settled into a basic deadlock, with him having the upperhand. I don't think I did a very good job managing my troops, and my troops were definately second class to his. I was also slowed down by the many rivers in my kingdom, and no-one knew how to build a bridge over them. I finally brought a long siege against one of his cities, but even with everything I could muster, I was unable to capture it. Against a well fortified enemy, it is nearly impossible to take a city. If I had one major gripe about the game so far, it has to be this. Catapults are nice, because the reduce the cities defense bonus, but they gain no experience for bombardment, only melee. And any damage they did in my game to troops in the city was nil. Maybe the upgraded one's work much better though. Anyways, i had a blast, and hope that I can play again, with more FOFC people. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

10-29-2005, 12:02 AM	#36
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	You know, I honestly expected the multiplay aspect of the game to be different. I was a bit surprised to see that the gameplay is exactly the same. Airhog, I have to agree with you on the conquering cities thing. Taking them is entirely too hard. The only reason I was able to raze your two cities was because they were on the edge of your empire, so they didn't have backup from your units yet. I caught a break there. Anyways, I had a lot of fun while it lasted. Would love to do this again with more FOFC guys. I can only imagine how fun that would be with 8 other human players. Teams might make an interesting twist to the gameplay. Who knows.

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