Starting a new game, looking for 7 players

[paranoiatron]

I definitely didn't tell you to "chillax". I may have told you to "chill" or "relax", but that's because I try to use real words. I've been trying for the past two days to get my port forwarding to work, and I simply decided that it was more trouble than it was worth. And I simply find PBEM unplayable. Feel free to use this thread to organize a game without me if you like.

Also, the attitude you have here is seriously off-putting. Receiving an unsolicited PM from you telling me not to use a simple privacy feature made me consider immediately leaving, as did all the unsolicited advice I received in this thread. Jesus, you're a bunch of autistic weirdos. I saw that you called a different forum a... Ahem, a "CivCentration Camp"? Lmao, what a creep. Goodbye.

[paranoiatron]

Here's the hilarious PM I received from BUncle:

"I only realized today that you're in ghost mode, because I could see you all along - that is standard on forums for staff, but there's usually a clearer indication on other sorts of forum software than we use.  Now, what follows is strictly not site policy, but my personal opinion, and you need not act on it or even reply.

Ghost mode, hiding your lurking presence from other members, is fair if everyone does it and fair if no one does it, but not fair if some do it.  Information is power, and you deprive others of information they left available to you.  In the years I was a common citizen, ghosts drove me batpoop; one of the things I love best about my nerdbadge is that 'I see dead people'.

You may have your own good reason for ghosting - and your reason(s) may well be none of my business in any of my capacities.  I just wanted to share an opinion, and whatever you choose to do about it is okay."

[Buster's Uncle]

This truth-challenged person has trolled two posts in a row, and I'm pissed now.  Does anyone think I should deprive myself of the satisfaction?


Edit: Ah, ninja'd with a Vegas violation making three in a row.  Goodbye troll.

[Green1]

Even in more modern 4xs like Civ 5/4, I have found really massive games seldom get up off the ground.

BUT... the anarchists inside me REALLY does want to see a massive clustermess with lots of folks on any game. If only there was a way to where you could make a 4X like a MMO. Have like 100 civs/factions and be online at all time. When someone drops, another in the queue would take over. Brilliant. But, it does not work that way. and I know of no 4x MP run that way even in modern times. Many folks do not like taking over for other folks. A lot drop if something even goes slightly unfavorable. As it is with 4xs the last time I sought out huge MP games, it is hard to get a whole bunch of folks to commit hours a day for several days or be online at the same time.

[paranoiabot]

Hey, everyone! How are you all? I came back to say:

1. JarlWolf, when I called everyone an autistic weirdo I didn't mean you! You seem nice.

2. What the [fuddle-duddle] is a "Vegas violation"?

3. I'm not sure what "truth-challenged" is referring to but I DEFINITELY did not tell this autist BUncle to "chillax". I would never even consider saying "chillax", because who the hell says "chillax"? Wow. I will deny these charges in a court of law if I must. It is my sincere belief that anyone who says the non-word "chillax" needs to both chill and relax.

4. Thanks, Green1, I know it's super difficult to get these things set up even without the extra difficulties of configuring SMAC, but all the same I'd have liked to give it a try if I could have configured my router properly. I can't believe you manage to play full games here by PBEM. Wow. Stamina. I just can't do it.

5. BUncle I think it's hilarious that you're "pissed" and that you derive "satisfaction" from banning people who intend to leave. So get this, now you can ban me again, if it will make you happy! Consider this account my gift to you, as I don't intend to post again anyway. Whew, ban away, kiddo! Just have a grand old time!

[Buster's Uncle]

Okaydoke, son.  Tell TF I said hi.

[Buster's Uncle]

Well, are there any adults looking for a game?  We seriously want to be of service in this with anyone having some modicum of class and a reasonable level of patience.  I know diddly about IP, but we have people who do - but who do not work on command instantly like a vending machine, only for free.  However, it has been done and it will be again.



Things in need of addressing:  we don't have a whole lot of what you'd call rules here, but three I've posted are
1.) No Passing around people's PMs, a rule pretty much every forum in the known universe also enforces.  What happens in Vegas better stay in Vegas. 
2.) No trolling.  That's a pretty well-understood one you should assume every at forum you visit unless clearly given to understand otherwise.  (And by God, if you come into OUR house and slag on OUR game, you just trolled, and you better not blow up at me and insult everyone but Jarlwolf [who IS cool] when I let it pass.  I let a lot of stuff pass, but there are limits.) 
3.)  Well, to quote-

You're all adults, and my partner and I are adults, and we all act like adults, and we're going to keep acting like adults, and treat each other like adults.  If you're not an adult, you're going to act like one anyway at AC2.

That's a real rule here, and if you don't get it, you're not ready to play with the grownups yet.

Talking to an owner of the site about 'unsolicited' anything is not an optimal strategy.  Claiming a clearly labeled (in actual English and everything) expression of opinion (from someone who could express an order) is "telling me not to" then breaking a rule to prove yourself wrong is neither all that wise nor an impressive display of reading comprehension.  The phail of the second DL (way to go with that never intending to post again) to get in while I was off AFK was sad.  Cross-site trolling is for babies and forcing someone who works at being peaceful to deploy the hammer is not cool.  If you're going to troll or just act out, do it with wit and style and you'll be surprised at my patience.  Obvious trolly kidstuff, not so much.



Now, are there any adults looking for a game?

[cabbar]

Hi all. We have a little group that play IP games. So if it goes to that including me, there could be 2-4 players available, depending on their availability.


Cheers.

[551262]

I'm up for trying anything. I say enough of the chatter and let's get playing!

Where do I start? I'll play Sparta or Believers (if someone wants to gift me tech), don't care for SMAC-X. IP I want to give a shot at. Mac user. Tell me what patch/update to run and we're off.

-Random map, small size, 30-50% ocean coverage, blind research off, no restart, pick your teams and let's play!

[cabbar]

We are about 3 SMAC/SMACX players, on linux. Good for IP, weekends.

[JarlWolf]

Hey, everyone! How are you all? I came back to say:

1. JarlWolf, when I called everyone an autistic weirdo I didn't mean you! You seem nice.

The fact you used Autism as an insult has lowered the respect I had for you, and the fact you insulted people who were trying to HELP you and help you be on your way to integrate and find more games in the community is a little bit shameful. I seem nice until I see arrogance, then I get rude, sometimes even violent.

I'll let you know I actually do suffer from mental sickness, aggressive PTSD. And insults towards that area is just disrespectful.

Edit: Also, I apologize for speaking on this matter folks. I had to speak my mind on this...

[Kirov]

Wow, what actually happened here? I remember I'd read this topic just before I left and wanted to offer an IP game when I come back. And now I'm an autistic weirdo for some reason. Not every day you learn such stuff about yourself.

BU, this reminds me of our recent conversation. Good you pacified him before it devolved into a regular flamewar. We don't need to put up with a troll for diversity issues.

[Kirov]

I'm up for trying anything. I say enough of the chatter and let's get playing!

Where do I start? I'll play Sparta or Believers (if someone wants to gift me tech), don't care for SMAC-X. IP I want to give a shot at. Mac user. Tell me what patch/update to run and we're off.

-Random map, small size, 30-50% ocean coverage, blind research off, no restart, pick your teams and let's play!

I'm interested and can play even tomorrow, i.e. Sunday 8 September (actually I can play even today; it's either you guys or some single player). I guess there are no issues between different OS at play? I remember I played with a Linux user and it was fine.

I just need to set up my Hamachi and can play. We may need a chat or skype to coordinate.

[Kirov]

I'll let you know I actually do suffer from mental sickness, aggressive PTSD. And insults towards that area is just disrespectful.

Ah, I need to ask: how did you get it? There's only one likely place I can think of.