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Ok, I got my new "used" dual-CPU VA/LINUX box off of Dovebid and am learning
how to host and play. I'm a rookie, so please don't overly flame my
questions:
1. Is it alot of work to host a game? I realize I shouldn't try it without
more play experience. It just seems that there are NOT may games going on.
Is there a need for more hosting? I can't get in a game to save my life.
And, yes, I'm talking games with 1 turn every 24 hours or so. People do
actually PLAY this game don't they? Also, is there a guide to hosting.
2. Are the "Star Wars" and "Lord of the Rings" servers available? Which was
a bigger success?
3. How can a unit enter a mountain hex? If so, how?
3. Is food production and usage usually active in the big games people play?
4. Why is the Python client, PtKei so hard to use? I use WinACE (which is
an excellent product) because the Python client is so "sparse". Gosh, I
can even see the map in PtKei.
5. I'm running Suse 9.0 (on my server). Should I compile the server to use
Posix threads? Do you have to do this to host alot of users?
6. I see that map sizes are selectable by the Deity. What are the commons
sizes and number of continents, islands, and the sizes of both used?
7. I *LOVE* the concept of fortresses. PLEASE tell me they can shoot in
most games. Also, are bridges and towers generally allowed?
8. What are the most loved and hated server options. If I ever did host,
which ones should I enable and which ones should I disable? Is nuclear war
a common ending?
Thanks, Kelly
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Kelly Miller
Ok, I got my new "used" dual-CPU VA/LINUX box off of Dovebid and am learning
how to host and play. I'm a rookie, so please don't overly flame my
questions:
1. Is it alot of work to host a game? I realize I shouldn't try it without
more play experience. It just seems that there are NOT may games going on.
Is there a need for more hosting? I can't get in a game to save my life.
And, yes, I'm talking games with 1 turn every 24 hours or so. People do
actually PLAY this game don't they? Also, is there a guide to hosting.
2. Are the "Star Wars" and "Lord of the Rings" servers available? Which was
a bigger success?
3. How can a unit enter a mountain hex? If so, how?
3. Is food production and usage usually active in the big games people play?
4. Why is the Python client, PtKei so hard to use? I use WinACE (which is
an excellent product) because the Python client is so "sparse". Gosh, I
can even see the map in PtKei.
5. I'm running Suse 9.0 (on my server). Should I compile the server to use
Posix threads? Do you have to do this to host alot of users?
6. I see that map sizes are selectable by the Deity. What are the commons
sizes and number of continents, islands, and the sizes of both used?
7. I *LOVE* the concept of fortresses. PLEASE tell me they can shoot in
most games. Also, are bridges and towers generally allowed?
8. What are the most loved and hated server options. If I ever did host,
which ones should I enable and which ones should I disable? Is nuclear war
a common ending?
Thanks, Kelly
--
Kelly Miller