Re: Middle Earth PBM

From: Patrick F. McGehearty <patrick@rsn.hp.COM>

Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 00:00:00 +0000

In article <372E13A6.5121@cwcom.net>, Tony Ackroyd  <janton@cwcom.net> wrote:
>I've just started my first game.
>
>I'm the Northmen.
>
>Anyone got any advice, either general or specific?  The first turn seems
>a bit daunting!
>
>Is there anywhere on the net to get stacks of ME-PBM info?
>
>Tony Ackroyd

Yes, there is stacks of info and advice on the net, of variable quality.
Be prepared to skim a lot of info.

In the past, I've used:

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/3615/

I believe the author is now advertising, which I assume has much the same info:

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Battlefield/3722/frame2.html

The home page for gsi is:

http://www.gamesystems.com/

The message boards there are of particular interest for contacting other
people in your game.

You don't mention whether you are in 1650 or 2950 and which game you are in.
Position specifics are somewhat different for the two.

In any case, my first advice is: contact all your allies and the neutrals
asap.  Near neighbors are especially important, but the more distant ones
matter also.  Use this newsgroup, as some percentage of MEPBM players read
here, and use the message board as well.  Use your judgement and expect to
be burned occasionally.  Some people will be true allies or open enemies
while others will smile to your face and backstab you later.  Take it as
part of the game, nothing personal, but learn from the experience.  An
experienced player who is willing to give you some hints about what to do
with your position is highly valuable.  MEPBM is very much a team game,
although some prefer to play it lone wolf style.

If you are in 2950, pay particular attention to your economy, as it will
make or break your ability to survive.  Sell 20,000gp of goods every turn
for the first three turns.  Prices won't return to starting levels for
a long time.  As the Northmen, name some more Emissaries at rank 40 and
start putting down camps, especially off of other nations maps.  Prepare to
recruit some Heavy Cav in steel if you can manage it, but be careful not to
run out of money.  Sell food anytime you can get 2 or more for it.  Expect a
short initial quiet period followed by major DS attacks without warning.
The Rhun is the key to your play.  If he is an ally, great.  If he is an
open enemy, your actions should be clear.  If he is playing neutral, try to
recruit him, but be prepared for treachery.

For 1650, initial military forces are more important.  Contact and
coordinate with the Eothraim.  The Easterling is your key neutral contact.
Economy building is still important.

- Patrick McGehearty

References

Middle Earth PBM
Tony Ackroyd <janton@cwcom.net>
Mon, 03 May 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Middle Earth PBM
Tony Ackroyd <janton@cwcom.net>
Mon, 03 May 1999 00:00:00 +0000