Re: Middle Earth PBM

From: Scavenger <scavenger_mepbm@my-dejanews.com>

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

In article <7gn7iv$lgo@deadzone.rsn.hp.com>,
  patrick@rsn.hp.COM (Patrick F. McGehearty) wrote:
> 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
>

Patrick is correct.  You need to contact your allies ASAP.  Also it is really
important to contact the neutrals.  Many a time I have played a neutral and
have gone to one side because the other side didn't even bother to send a
single 3x5 card to me.	Those two websites are fairly comprhensive.  If you
ever need any help with an encounter check them first.	If you have any
questions about the game you can email me and I will assist you too.

John Seals

John_Seals@yahoo.com

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Middle Earth PBM
Tony Ackroyd <janton@cwcom.net>
Mon, 03 May 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Middle Earth PBM
Patrick F. McGehearty <patrick@rsn.hp.COM>
Tue, 04 May 1999 00:00:00 +0000