Fly-By Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Ive been struggling to figure out how to achieve PBEM. We, [friend & I] have mailed files back & forth. The set up phase seems to go well, the first command is executed [seemingly] ok, then by file five, the command menu is unavailable. We get to watch previous commmand action[play/FF/REW/PAUSE works] & then the turn simply ends without getting a chance to issue new orders. I suspect its something in the way we are mailing? We both have Netscape 7.0 & use Yahoo mail. Is it possible sending files via Yahoos' attachment feature is the problem? Or simply asked: Has anyone used Yahoo attachments for PBEM? This aside, whats the best [simple] way to PBEM? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 PBEM goes like this: 1) 1st player sets up. - 1st player emails his set up file to 2nd player. 2) 2nd player sets up. - 2nd player emails his set up file to 1st player. 3) 1st player makes moves - 1st player emails his turn file to 2nd player. 4) 2nd player makes moves. Movie generated. - 2nd player emails movie file to 1st player. 5) 1st player watches movie. - 1st player sends movie file to 2nd player. 6) 2nd player watches movie and moves for turn 2. - 2nd player sends turn 2 file to 1st player. --------------------- So if your messing up on the 5th file your messing up on step 5. What you need to do is hit go and email the file to your friend. He should watch the movie. After it is done he should be able to make his moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly-By Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 Yes, that is whats happening UP to the point of watching the movie. After the movie is over, the play is AUTOMATICALLY ended & the usual instructions are given to mail turn. In other words, player doesnt get the opportunity to give commands after the movie, turn simply ends there. Is anyone out there mailimg their files as attachments to mail? If so, any by Yahoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfox Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Greetings, at http://www.rugged-Defense.nl/cm/htpbe3.htm you will find how to play PBEM. regards Cyberfox http://www.rugged-Defense.nl/cm/cm.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sgt. Emren Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Just keep doing what the Game asks of you. You should not doubt the Game. The Game is always right. Hail the Game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Originally posted by Fly-By: Yes, that is whats happening UP to the point of watching the movie. After the movie is over, the play is AUTOMATICALLY ended & the usual instructions are given to mail turn. In other words, player doesnt get the opportunity to give commands after the movie, turn simply ends there. Is anyone out there mailing their files as attachments to mail? If so, any by Yahoo?That is what it is suppost to do. Mail the turn like it says and let you opponent load it. I've used attachments with Yahoo, Excite, Hotmail, and my ISP mail. The only problem I have had is emailing people using Hotmail sometimes requires me to zip the file because it will include it as a text in the body of the message instead of an attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly-By Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 So its "normal" to receive a file from my opponet that shows my moves only, & I send it back to him without entering any commands. I'l give it a try. [i was under the impression that every file sent would include giving commands as well as watching the moves]. Ill start over. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 That is correct. You will receive movie only turns. The person that generates the movie doesn't watch it first. That is to keep him from regenerating movie turns until he gets one that he likes. If you search in the Archives you should find several threads discussing this. You can send me a set up if you want practice with PBEMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly-By Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 Thank you, thanks to everyone! I simply didnt think it through, that is the whole process of pbem. As one post said "play the game, trust the game", I should have just let the turns play out rather than subject them to my [twisted] logic. I confused myself. [now do you really want to PBEM with a "conscript" like me? It could be a headache, LOL!].Thanks again. Fly-By Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 It doesn't bother me. I've only played a few PBEMs. Maybe 8 total. I'm busy losing to my second opponent in the Fellowship of the Newbie tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsatian Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Alan, I hunt you down on the boards to spy on your correspondance (loose lips sink ships), and all I find is you being nice to a someone newbier than us. C'mon, give me something to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Alstian, If you need something to motivational to work with we could always start a challenge thread here on the CMBO board. I can rant about how my inablity to read the turn number allowed you to win. If you need an in game hint, I'm planning a gamey flag rush with my crews (Is it legal for me to say this?). If I can dispute the flags it should make the score something like 90-10 in your favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsatian Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Any cooks, clerks and crews rushing my flag should be ready to be thumped on the head by an empty 2" mortar or two. :mad: Grrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 So I take it you like the idea of a challenge thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsatian Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 I challenge you to explain to me what a challenge thread is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 You never read any of the Peng threads? There was also one in the General Forum for a while. It had something to do with Dorosh. I know there is the opponent finder forum but I have had crappy luck in getting opponents from there to keep playing or even respond. I've pretty much given up on trying to get opponents from there. It is a pain because playing in the tournament has gotten me addicted to PBEM. It seems like the best thing to do is get some of the losers from the FOTN tournament and start a thread for us to challenge each other to games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Alan (and Alsatian) I'm *always* looking for reliable CMBO PBEM'ers. I'm playing 5 PBEM games right now. After I finish up one or two of those games I'd be willing to play. I'm finding 5 PBEM games at once is about my limit. Let me know if either of you would be interested in a game or two. My email is on my profile. btw - all the opponents I'm playing now have been VERY good about responding and keeping the games moving. Guess I got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Sounds good to me. This is the sort of thing I was thinking of. I'm glad to hear you had good luck finding good opponents. [ October 28, 2002, 09:07 PM: Message edited by: Alan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly-By Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 Alan-Got your message regarding willingness for PBEM. Are you interested in a first time game? [caution: Im new to this, are you a patient individual?]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Flyby, I sent you an email with a set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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