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MoO2: A simple question...
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Hrmmm... tried to search for MoO threads, but for some reason the Search function doesn't seem to be functioning for me. Apologies if I'm covering old ground.
Anyways... I have just introduced a buddy to MoOII, and we'd like to work some play by email option, if it's possible. Anyone know any way to set such a thing up? Or, are we stuck with sharing an empire (which is far less fun than crushing his empire)?
Any adivce, as usual, appreciated.
Anyways... I have just introduced a buddy to MoOII, and we'd like to work some play by email option, if it's possible. Anyone know any way to set such a thing up? Or, are we stuck with sharing an empire (which is far less fun than crushing his empire)?
Any adivce, as usual, appreciated.
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Oh, I know there's nothing in the menu re: PbEM... I was hoping that someone had discovered a workaround to make such a thing possible.
Easy solution: Turn on Strategic Combat.
but that would only fix one problem.
That's what I initially thought (It's the "Hotseat Play" option). The problem:
When Player 1 hits "turn," it throws you to a "select player" screen. From there, there is no save/load option. So, the problem is simply that a saved game would have to be sent either:
1. At the end of Player 1's turn (prior to hitting the "turn" button), disclosing locations of worlds, fleets, etc., as well as providing the opportunity to review (and even change) Player 1's setup; or
2. After Player 1 hits "turn" and selects Player 2, disclosing locations of worlds, fleets, etc., as well as providing the opportunity to review (and even change) Player 2's setup prior to them playing their turn.
So... problematic either way... unless someone out there has an ingenious solution.
It has a network option, a modem option, as well as a "null modem" option. As far as I know, all those options work fine (I am assuming that the null modem option is a crossover cable?), but I am looking for that PbEM pace, as my friend and I both work a lot of hours, and finding an unbroken streak is problematic... plus, we really want to have an epic long battle for domination that might not be possible in a single playing.
Thoughts?
Hmmm, I've never played MOO multiplayer but could you just leave the game running and each make your move whenever you can?
(Please do not gift. My game bank is already full.)
I guess I should have clarified that we don't live in the same household... so it's not an option, I'm afraid. I would highly recommend the multiplayer. I used to do hotseat with a couple of friends in university, and with my brother when I lived at home. It is a hell of a lot of fun. We always played "race to kill off the AI, then immediately attack each other when the last AI world falls."
Maybe you could do the network play, but just leave it running as often as possible? It's an older game, it probably wouldn't take up too many resources.
Actually this last bit is what I meant.
(Please do not gift. My game bank is already full.)
What I would suggest too. Back in those days I don't think emailing game files was very feasible. If you want to play a turn-based RTS with email capability, play Civ4. Or maybe even one of the Warlords titles.