12/22/2009 2:50:15 PM
nate
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Hey,
I found out the Vassal system has a through the ages package, I'd be interested in giving it a test run sometime if people are interested.
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12/22/2009 7:14:25 PM
JohnKerr
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nate wrote:
I found out the Vassal system has a through the ages package, I'd be interested in giving it a test run sometime if people are interested.
I'd be willing to give it a shot as a play by email... preferably with 4 players! Anyone else in?
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12/23/2009 8:34:32 AM
kevin
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I've never used Vassal before, so assuming it's straight-forward and easy to pick up, I'd be willing to give it a try.
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12/23/2009 10:13:40 AM
nate
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The system is fairly straight forward, the only downside is that it is difficult to see everything if you don't have a dual monitor setup. The system uses java and opens new windows for the main map, your hand, and your civilization. However they are not individually selectable.
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12/30/2009 12:43:04 PM
Epworthian
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I'd love to play Through the Ages online.
I have used the Vassal version from about 6 months ago, and it works ok. (A newer version was recently released that I haven't tried yet.) If you are one who expects perfection and everything to flow smoothly - this is NOT the way to play for you. Expect a lot of fumbling around as you figure out how the module works, and I believe there are still some bugs.
Specifically, the module automates some things but not others, and you have to watch carefully to make sure it's doing what you expect it to.
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1/15/2010 1:03:13 PM
Epworthian
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Ok, I've downloaded the latest Vassal version and TTA module, and it works the same as I remember it. Shall we attempt to get a game going? Replies on this thread so far are from
Nate
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Rob (Epworthian)
please email me at rpf1 AT mindspring.com to confirm.
In the meantime, download the latest version of Vassal (3.1.13) from the Vassal website. http://www.vassalengine.org/
Also download the latest TTA module (2.48) http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/468261/vassal-mod-2-48-available (follow the link to the fileshare website)
If you are unfamiliar with Vassal I can try and give some tips.
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1/15/2010 2:34:12 PM
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I emailed, I'm in...
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1/17/2010 6:28:27 PM
kevin
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I'm all set up. Not sure what I need to do, but I guess it can't be too hard, eh?
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1/18/2010 9:09:34 AM
nate
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Sorry for the delay in response, I was on the other coast and discoed from the intertubes. I'm definitely down and setup with the files. You can start a trash game offline and if you haven't before I suggest doing so.
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1/18/2010 11:37:43 AM
kevin
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I went through a couple of turns last night and, man, is that thing unintuitive. Got stuck on how to execute/pass on a political action. Bottom line is that someone will probablyneed to talk me through the first turn or two on the phone, just so I don't make any mistakes. Other than that, I should be fine.
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1/18/2010 12:46:11 PM
Epworthian
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kevin wrote:
I went through a couple of turns last night and, man, is that thing unintuitive. Got stuck on how to execute/pass on a political action. Bottom line is that someone will probablyneed to talk me through the first turn or two on the phone, just so I don't make any mistakes. Other than that, I should be fine.
Yeah, it is NOT smooth. But it works adequately once you get used to it.
There are two other methods of playing (Cyberboard and Sun Tzu) but from what I hear you have to do everything manually (including dealing cards and upkeep).
This at least automates some of it to make it a little faster. The trick is internalizing what is automated and what isn't. That takes a couple of tries.
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