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Current game Lord of the Rings Game: Middle Earth 3 (Organisator Zytozid) - PBEM Game

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user
Published on Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:09:58 +0100

Hi Bishmanrock,

I can't really tell, the map description of the original first map can be found below. I think it is set in teh time of the one ring but I don't know whether the item will be in the game and plays such a significant role. The creator (Nemesis 13) of the original first  map wasn't a Tolkien expert, as he says, so I don't really know what to expect (:
In the second version, Shaithias already added amongothers a smaug spawn, rebalanced Sauron and implemented that the ringwraiths can be summoned.

Map descriptionof original first map:

"8 Playable Factions:

Gondor, Rohan, Elf, Dwarf, Mordor, Harad, Gundabad, and Misty Mountain Goblins.

Many minor factions, including: Hobiton, Bree, Mirkwood Elves, Rhun, Isengard, etc.

3 seperate underground areas inlude: Goblin Town / Dwarf ruins, tombs beneath Dul Guldur, and spider cave through Mordor's mountains (ie the path that Frodo took in the movies).
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>You may get a quest offer from a town quite a ways away. You can't view the quest unless you physically make contact with the faction. Ride over to the city, double click on the capitol, and click the option about the quest. I tested it on two different factions and was able to do some quests.

>I'm aware that the rivers on the map are relatively over sized, it's due to the water mechanic in game, as they don't have any smaller stream options.

>Mana is hard to come by (for a reason), as the LoTR universe isn't big on magic. I've placed some around the map, to be a valued resource. Gold should also be tough to come by, especially at first, as factions should struggle a bit to field massive armies.

***Please Read***

First, I haven't had time to do any significant tests with the map. I plan on working on it / playing it more in the coming weeks.

Second, I'm by no means a Tolkien expert, so please forgive spelling errors, name errors, placement errors, scale errors, etc. I took what I could from maps and filled in the rest to avoid an empty landscape. I'm simply a fan of the books and movies and wanted to create a fun map that represented the universe.

Feel free to leave constructive tips or improvements, but please read the above statement when it comes to factual errors.

I used Total War Third Age Mod as inspiration, as well helping with leader names and town names. If you haven't played the Total War conversion, I suggest you do. It is incredible."
user
Published on Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:45:49 +0100

Hi all, apologies for my delay in responding, I was out of the area for a few days.

I'm happy with any race, version, etc. completely easy with whatever's decided, or to just take whatever's left once everyone else has decided

Out of interest, is the map just a general Middle Earth map, or is it specifically set against the War of the Ring?
user
Published on Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:01:06 +0100

Sound fine for me. Waiting for my race.
user
Published on Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:22:21 +0100


Forget about what I talked before, the factions in the Middle Earth 3 map are very different and in the map description nothingm entions that. Here are the factions:

Dain (Dwarf Warlord)
Steward of Gondor (Human Theo)
Rohan King (Human WL)
Galadriel (Elf Theo)
Harad (Human WL)
Witch King (Human Necro)
Gundabad (Orc WL)
Misty Mountain (Goblin Rogue)

Let me now if there are any strong preferences.

If am ajority wants that, we can also decide to play The Middle Earth 2 map with the other factions.

And another note: I plan to use the PBEM Balance mod in this game.
user
Published on Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:01:29 +0100

From what I read what Shaithias would have changed in the next version of the map and from talking to him, I think the following holds true, however, these are just guesses (!) I don't know shit, really:

Isengard is lacking Saruman as eader and might thus be a little weaker
Human Factions (Gondor/Rohan) are relatively strong (would have been nerved in nextmap)
Mordor is strong/can turtle itself (defend/isolate itself well)
Halflings are probably not op (wouldonly receive small buffs and the nazghul wouldn't reach them as fast)
I have no idea about elves, dwarves and goblins

I personally expect Rohan to be decent, because per se in AoW the human cavalry is good and the human race governance goes very well with cavalry.

So I suggest AIX goes with Halflings. And the weakest player maybe with Mordor. Then again, AIX could also go with Mordor because other races do not have many reasons to ally with Mordor.

What do you guys think? Do you have strong preferences? Exspecially the weaker players should pick but everyone feel free to let us knmow what you'd like to play, it's not all about winning anyway,ratherh aving a good game.


Zytozid
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:31:07 +0100
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Hi all,

I'm looking for non-veterans that would like to join friends of mine and me to play the Middle Earth Map: https://steamcommunity.com/sh... />(requires DLC's!)

Things that are important:

1. we take this game seriously, even if we're not good at it and do not play competitively (so please only join if you are sure you will play your role until the end and not surrender or leave the game early)

2.  I hope everyone will impersonate his faction/faction leader and write interesting messages/texts fitting to the lore/background of the game. Of course that doesn't mean that you have to ally only with those who are allied in the original story

If you're looking for a game to have fun without much pressure to be a good player we're happy to welcome you!

Playable factions are to my knowledge:

Gondor, Rohan, Elf, Dwarf, Mordor, Harad, Gundabad, and Misty Mountain Goblins.
We'll discuss and distribute roles/factions together, I'll try to make everyone happy (:

p.s: I don't know how many slots we will have to fill (depends on how many friends will join), so please know that I cannot guarantee a place for everyone! The earlier you let me know you want to join, the more likely it works! (:

Looking forward to fight for the rule over middle earth with you! (:
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:31:07 +0100
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user
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:28:08 +0100

Hi all,

we're full. The last slot is reserved for a friend who will also join, as I mentioned before (sYdRv).

I talked to Shaithias, thecreator of the map. He wanted to continue working on the map and release a new version but he got very sick a year ago an is still fighting this battle. He couldn't tell me which faction is a little weaker, but seemed to remember that Mordor might be a little stronger. Then again, Mordor probably also won't have it too easy to get allies lore-wise.

So probably the factions are rather balanced (or at least we do not know any better). And Stormrage you're in (:


More information/game setup comign soon: But before: Does anyone have certain preferences for the settings?
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:08:16 +0100
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Player Old-Germany has been removed.
Game is open and the slot can be used again.
user
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:24:18 +0100

Hi guys,

so how do we proceed? am I in or not allowed? <smiletext0>
also is anyone hosting the map?
user
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:20:09 +0100

No Problem, Zytozid shall use the "x" after your Name, then going back.

Interested in a new normal game (mixed Teams, elite-nonelite)?

Maybe we can organisate an 2on2.

Regards, Mark
Published on Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:10:34 +0100

Hello everyone! I am sorry to tell you that I can not participate in this game. I never played middle earth before. I explore the map for myself, and find out that it's too small and too complicated for me. It is too small for 8 people, I think! And you'll need a lot of time, because there are many battles!
And in this thread there are no response for tactics, teams etc. except markymark.
Sorry markymark because you had the work to upload the game!
Is the game already open, because everyone can join? No Pass?
You can kick me out, then you can fill my slot again.
user
Published on Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:39:25 +0100

is game open, what are now the next steps? Building Teams?
Published on Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:19:25 +0100

Hello to all! I never played middle earth but i'm very interested! How does it works with the teams?
Published on Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:17:51 +0100
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Lord of the Rings Game: Middle Earth 3
Hi all,

I'm looking for non-veterans that would like to join friends of mine and me to play the Middle Earth Map: https://steamcommunity.com/sh... />(requires DLC's!)

Things that are important:

1. we take this game seriously, even if we're not good at it and do not play competitively (so please only join if you are sure you will play your role until the end and not surrender or leave the game early)

2.  I hope everyone will impersonate his faction/faction leader and write interesting messages/texts fitting to the lore/background of the game. Of course that doesn't mean that you have to ally only with those who are allied in the original story

If you're looking for a game to have fun without much pressure to be a good player we're happy to welcome you!

Playable factions are to my knowledge:

Gondor, Rohan, Elf, Dwarf, Mordor, Harad, Gundabad, and Misty Mountain Goblins.
We'll discuss and distribute roles/factions together, I'll try to make everyone happy (:

p.s: I don't know how many slots we will have to fill (depends on how many friends will join), so please know that I cannot guarantee a place for everyone! The earlier you let me know you want to join, the more likely it works! (:

Looking forward to fight for the rule over middle earth with you! (:
Published on Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:17:51 +0100
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Old-Germany joined !!
Published on Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:52:37 +0100

Well that's ok for me, I think I can play regularly and stick to it. I don't mind losing, unless you leave me with only a half-burned village for hundreds of turns <smiletext0>

Should be able to play at least 4 or 5 times a week, except of course for holidays... 
user
Published on Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:47:04 +0100

Especially to Sbiht and Jellolag, but also to all players:

Did you read the game description? We are happy with players joining but you should be:
a) dependable = do not take too long for your turns (do your turns within a few days - naturally if you're in vacation or cannot do your turns this is not a problem but you need to let us know)
b) serious = not leave the game before you lost; play seriously and until you either win or lose - some players playing this match will be much stronger than others, so you have to be ready to be defeated (or maybe ally against the strong ursurpers?) and still be motivated to continue
c) roleplaying = send messages with the lore of LoTR in mind, so that it's more fun. Of course you are free to choose whith whom you ally (or do not). In Our games, diplomacy and messages are very important, because they give flavor and context to the whole "story" of the game

We all can play this map only once (afterwards we know it) so it is VERY IMPORTANT that people stick to the game and don't get inactive. If you guarantuee you can do that you're welcome (:

By the way: our latest match is still going on and takes several months, just so you know what you're committing to <smiletext1>


sYdRv on our side iwll also join the match, so basically we'd then be filled.

Looking forward to conquering Middle Earth with you guys! (:
Zytozid
Published on Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:50:56 +0100

Hi,

I'm ok to try but this will be my first PBEM game. Are there any mods necessary, other than the map ? 
How do battles work in PBEM ? Always auto ? 
Published on Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:49:34 +0100
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Sbiht joined !!
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