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July 2009 GOTM - The Civil War (Montezuma-Aztecs)

Nuclearcow — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:01:00 GMT

This month we are very happy to present you a novelty between the 1BCCiv.com and civ-brasil.com Games of the month.
After CivMasters' request, we, from 1BCCiv decided to accept the proposal of merging The Game of the Month and the Jogo do Mês (JDM) competitions between sites!

CivMasters created this month's game. If you guys agree, we will likely continue this merging of GOTMs to future games. Please let us know if you like this idea of the merging of games and we'll likely continue it if you do. Thank you, CivMasters for creating this game! :D

[b]The Civil War - July 2009 (Montezuma-Aztecs)[/b]
After a crisis, the Aztec civilization has split into six pieces that each want to rule. Will you reunite the Aztecs by the power of weapons or by the wisdom of words? Only time and your mind decide.

Map: Arboria
Size: Small
[b]5 AIs, everyone is Aztec.[/b]
Speed: Normal

[img]http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7926/imagemukv.png[/img]

Highest Normalized Score with any allowed victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for July

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com or jdm@civ-brasil.com (If you just want to compete in the CivBrasil Ladder, but not in the GotM's rank). Saves should be named as follows: [username]Jul09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until July 31st!

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

*EDIT* Dang it! I'm having troubles uploading the screenshot and having troubles uploading the save game itself. Internet Explorer does not like this new 1BC site. :( Bear with me.

June 2009 BtS GOTM

Locus Coeruleus — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:27:24 GMT

With a little bit of irony, I present to you the June Civ4 GOTM.

This is for Beyond the Sword expansion version 3.17.
The map is Tiny and the map is Highlands Special.
Difficulty Level = Prince
Speed = Normal

Only Militaristic Victory Conditions (Domination and Conquest) are Enabled.

Your leader is:

[URL=http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0045.jpg][IMG]http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9438/civ4screenshot0045.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Your starting location:
[URL=http://img192.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0046.jpg][IMG]http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4761/civ4screenshot0046.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[b]A Friendly Village Nearby[/b]

Game Conditions:

[URL=http://img37.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0044.jpg][IMG]http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4067/civ4screenshot0044.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Highest Normalized Score with any allowed victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for June

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com. Saves should be named as follows: [username]Jun09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until June 31st! ;)

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

CivBRasil's GotM (JDM) - May

[CBR]Civ Masters — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:35:01 GMT

Yet another novelty! You'll play the role of D. João, Leader of Portugal. Your civilization is born in a rich archipelago and gets a Carrack instead of an Warrior. Will you know how to explore this outstanding advantage?

The map was entirely modified by me from a Big and Small map! Deserve it! Difficulty levels are Noble (Iniciante/Starter) and Monarch (Elite).

Configs:
[url=http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagemmov.png][img]http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5221/imagemmov.th.png[/img][/url]

Start Point:
[url=http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagemonr.png][img]http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7072/imagemonr.th.png[/img][/url]

- The saved games should be sent to jdm@civ-brasil.com under the following default: [Your name].CivBeyondSwordSave
- Your game will be accepted until May 30 th.

Cheating rules:
- Simply be honest: Play the game fairly.
- Reloads are not legal. Games in which the reload is found won't be accepted.
- Anyone caught cheating will be banned from the competition.

Cheating includes yet:
1. Using any kind of program that might edit the game or the save itself.
2. Altering the XML or using MODs that might give any advantage.
3. Using trainers or similar programs.

Have Fun!

May 2009 BTS GOTM

Nuclearcow — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:41:47 GMT

This is 1BC's official Beyond the Sword Game of the Month for May 2009. BTS version 3.17 is required for play.

The settings:

Note: Advanced start is ON!

The random civ ended up being Winston Churchill. His traits are:

Your starting area:

Highest Normalized Score with ANY victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for May.

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com. Saves should be named as follows: [username]May09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until June 1st

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

April 2009 BTS GOTM

Nuclearcow — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:42:54 GMT

This is 1BC's official Beyond the Sword Game of the Month for April 2009. BTS version 3.17 is required for play.

The map is huge, the speed is normal, and the difficulty level is noble.

I know what a couple of you guys are thinking. "Noble? Thats bloody easy, mate." Ah, but here's the catch. Pay attention:
YOU MUST START 3 RELIGIONS BEFORE YOU CAN ATTACK ANYONE and you must start at least 3 religions to win the GOTM. With those 2 conditions in mind, the highest normalized score will win the GOTM. If you declare war on someone before starting 3 religions, you are disqualified from our contest. If you do not found at least 3 religions before the game ends, you are disqualified from our GOTM contest.

If someone attacks you, they are fair game for your retaliation, taking their cities, making them a vassal, etc, but you are still not allowed to attack them again if you make peace, unless you have 3 religions founded. For clarification... if they attack you and during your war, they make peace for any reason (including random event, Apostic palace, etc) you must not declare war on them again unless you have founded 3 religions. Make sense?

All victory conditions are on, but NO TECH TRADING is also turned on. There are several enemy civilizations. How many? Several. Thats all I have to say about that. ;) This makes founding religions more difficult, so you have been warned.

Who is to lead your uber-religious civilization through starting 3 religions and victory? Why, its Asoka of India, of course.

Starting location:

Highest Normalized Score with ANY victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for April.

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com. Saves should be named as follows: [username]Apr09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until May 15th (that gives you almost 6 weeks)

What are the other rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

CivBRasil's GotM for March

[CBR]Civ Masters — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:28:35 GMT

A new Emperor rise on the Yellow Sea. Leader of [b]Korea[/b], a nation that always had a secondary role, this new Emperor seeks changes. Now it's time to lead the Koreans against all the other great nations of Asia for the greater good! Will the Koreans Succeed in putting their name in history?

The Small Tectonics world is Wet. Your enemies are Tokugawa, Qin Shi Huang, Gengis Khan e Gandhi.

The difficulty levels are Noble (Iniciante - Starter) and Emperor (Elite).

The configs:
[url=http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagempie.png][img]http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7311/imagempie.th.png[/img][/url]

The Start Point:
[url=http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagemoxe.png][img]http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8715/imagemoxe.th.png[/img][/url][/color]

[color=#000080]- The saved games should be sent to jdm@civ-brasil.com under the following default: [Your name].CivBeyondSwordSave
- Your game will be accepted until March 30 th.

Cheating rules:
- Simply be honest: Play the game fairly.
- Reloads are not legal. Games in which the reload is found won't be accepted.
- Anyone caught cheating will be banned from the competition.

Cheating includes yet:
1. Using any kind of program that might edit the game or the save itself.
2. Altering the XML or using MODs that might give any advantage.
3. Using trainers or similar programs.

Have Fun!

March 2009 Civ4 - BtS - GOTM

Locus Coeruleus — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:05:25 GMT

This is for Beyond the Sword expansion version 3.17.
The map is Tiny and the map is an Inland Lake.
Difficulty Level = Prince
Speed = Normal

All Victory Conditions are Enabled.

Your leader is:

[URL=http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0024.jpg][IMG]http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8963/civ4screenshot0024.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[b]Mehmed II of Carthage.[/b]

Your starting location:
[URL=http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0025.jpg][IMG]http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8675/civ4screenshot0025.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[b]Lush Hillsides and Flood Planes[/b]

Game Conditions:
[URL=http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civ4screenshot0026.jpg][IMG]http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4324/civ4screenshot0026.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Highest Normalized Score with ANY victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for March

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com. Saves should be named as follows: [username]Feb09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until APRIL 15th

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

February 2009 Civ4 BTS Game of the Month

Nuclearcow — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:45:19 GMT

This is for Beyond the Sword expansion version 3.17.
The map is large and the map is Earth2.
Difficulty Level = Prince
Speed = Epic

The only victory condition enabled is Space Race.

Your leader is:

Your starting location:

That is a BEAUTIFUL starting location, IMHO. I didn't regenerate the map (this was the initial location)

Again, only a SPACE RACE victory condition will win. Highest Normalized Score with this victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for February.

Submissions will be accepted until the end of February.

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

CivBRasil's GotM for February!! (JDM #7)

[CBR]Civ Masters — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:32:32 GMT

http://www.civ-brasil.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1996

One more Innovation!
You'll be playing as Tokugawa on a Pangea, SStandard Normal Sea Leveled map with 5 AIs.
Your enemies: [b]Justinian I, Augustus Caesar, Shaka, Hannibal and Montezuma[/b].
The novelties: All the AIs will be in a Locked War alliance against you. :mrgreen:

The difficulty levels of this game (Starter - EmperEmperorte - Deity) make this game almost impossible to be won, even with the handicaps I'll be giving: 3 CittiCitiesettler, 3 Workers, All the Ancient Techs and more. The Challenge of this Game is not to Win, but to survive.

[size=150]The winner is the one who survive more turns.[/size]
The GotM6 (JDM6) can be sent until the February 5th.

The Screenshots:
[url=http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imagem1ab4.png][img]http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5930/imagem1ab4.th.png[/img][/url]
[img]http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9831/imagembh0.png[/img]
[img]http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/6718/imagemhd7.png[/img]
[img]http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2194/imagem1ok3.png[/img]

- The saved games should be sent to jdm@civ-brasil.com under the following default: [Your name].CivBeyondSwordSave
- Your game will be accepted until March 30th.

Cheating rules:
- Simply be honest: Play the game fairly.
- Reloads are not legal. Games in which the reload is found won't be accepted.
- Anyone caught cheating will be banned from the competition.

Cheating includes yet:
1. Using any kind of program that might edit the game or the save itself.
2. Altering the XML or using MODs that might give any advantage.
3. Using trainers or similar programs.

Have Fun!

Jan. 2009 Civ4 BTS Game of the Month

Locus Coeruleus — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:35:27 GMT

Due to the holiday season we are a little late in getting this out. Thus we have downsized the scale of the map to create a small continent that you must conquer. You will have to contend with 3 opponents each taking up a quadrant of the map. This is basically a blitzkrieg type setting to see who can claim ownership of the island in the quickest amount of time. Can you rise to the occasion?

For Version 3.17

Era - Ancient

Game Speed - Epic

Map Size/Type - [b]Small Pangaea[/b]

Difficulty Level - [b]Noble[/b]

Climate - Temperate

Sea Level - Medium

Victory Types Accepted - [b]Domination and Conquest[/b]

[b]In this game there are 3 AI to contend with. [/b]

Special Conditions:

[b]Agressive AI[/b]
[b]New Random Seed on Reload[/b] (if you follow the rules there shouldn't be any reload! :P
[b]Lock Modified Assets[/b]
[b]No Vassal States[/b]

You are:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/919/civ4screenshot0006hd0.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Game Conditions:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7264/civ4screenshot0009qh0.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Starting Location:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2854/civ4screenshot0007la7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[red][u][b]Victory Conditions[/b][/u][/red]

Only the militaristic victory types of Domination and Conquest have been enabled and will be accepted.

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for January.

When you complete the game, [red]take a screenshot of the Victory screen[/red] where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread [red]and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to [b]gotm@1bcciv.com[/b][/red]. Saves should be named as follows: [username]May08BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

[b]GOTMs saves should be sent to gotm@1bcciv.com[/b]

Submissions will be accepted until the end of January.

[b]Everyone please follow the instructions for submission: Post your score screenshot here in this thread and email to gotm@1bcciv.com. This makes it easier to determine how everyone stands and what the current standard is scorewise if we get held up in the verification of save files. Thanks.[/b]

[b]Saves should be named as follows:[username]Dec08BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave[/b]

[b]What are the rules?[/b]
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

[b]GOOD LUCK!!!!![/b]

Rhye's Rivers of Babylon

Locus Coeruleus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:37:26 GMT

Our second official challenge of the month will also be from the Rhye's Mod. Make sure you are running the most current version, as described [url=http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2264102-80-1.aspx]HERE![/url]

The goal here is to create an technologically advanced, cultural powerhouse in the Mesopotamia valley. The tribe, they are the Babylonians, and Hammurabi is their leader.

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6096/civ4screenshot0001mh9.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1276/civ4screenshot0002fa5.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[b]1. Be the first to discover Writing, Code of Laws and Monarchy.
2. Make Babylon the most culturally advanced city in the world by 700 BC (Turn 86).
3. Make Babylon the most populous city in the world by 700 BC (Turn 86).[/b]

The Starting Conditions:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7145/civ4screenshot0004ou6.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4239/civ4screenshot0005iy7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The Rules are Simple. Complete each of the 3 UHV quests and post a screenshot indicating you have done this.

The grand champion of this challenge will be determined by a combination of having achieved all three quests, with the highest score, if there should be a tie.

If no one is able to achieve all three quests, then the individual with the highest score, and achieving two quests will be declared winner, and so on and so forth.

Unlike your standard GOTM, three attempts are allowed (on your honour), as the object is not to play through 6000 years of history and end up with the highest score, but to complete the most quests and end up with the highest score. If you miss the first quest, for example, have a go at it again, if you fancy.

Please post a screenshot of your victory and email the final sav to:
gotm@1bcciv.com

Are there any questions? :)

Happy Holidays and Happy Civving! :)

December 2008 CivIV BTS Game of the Month

Nuclearcow — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:57:04 GMT

I wanted to shake some things up and do things a little differently this month.

This is for Beyond the Sword expansion version 3.17.
The map is huge and continents.
Difficulty Level = Prince
Speed = Epic (You have 5 full weeks to complete it)

Pay attention as these are unusual settings for us normally:
City Flipping after Conquest is ON
Advanced Starting Points is ON and raised a bit to 2000 starting points (use them wisely or fall behind early)
No Technology Trading is ON

All Victory Conditions are on, but we will only accept Domination or Conquest victories this month.

So this is a war mongering game this month. Who is to lead you to such a war victory?

Why, its Sean of Rome! Why did I use Julius instead of Augustus? For the Organized trait. Now you can afford more cities and maybe not fall too far behind with no tech trading. Be careful with that No tech trading setting!

With the Advanced Starting Points, here is your starting area:

Settings recap

Again, only Domination or Conquest victories will be accepted in our December GOTM challenge. Highest Normalized Score with those 2 victory conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for December.

Submissions will be accepted until the end of December.

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

Good luck and Enjoy!!

Rhye's of Ægypt Challenege

Locus Coeruleus — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:43:58 GMT

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5508/civ4screenshot0087cj8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

So once you've got the update, [url=http://www.1bcciv.com/Topic2264102-80-1.aspx]HERE![/url], you will be able to play the game on the same conditions as the rest of us.

The first Rhye's challenge is to turn a small tribe on the River Nile into a Cultural Powerhouse of the Mediterranean. They call themselves Egyptians, and their leader is Ramesses, and your quest is as follows:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/448/civ4screenshot0088ph0.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8127/civ4screenshot0095bv1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[b]* Have more than 500 Culture in 700 BC (turn 86)
* Build the Pyramids, the Great Library, and the Great Lighthouse by 250 AD (turn 133)
* Have more than 5000 Culture in 450 AD (turn 143)[/b]

The starting conditions are as follows:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2864/civ4screenshot0090fm4.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

And so it begins...

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8255/civ4screenshot0092gc9.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

with humble beginnings...

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8937/civ4screenshot0093nw8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Can you rise to the challenge???? :w00t:

The Rules are Simple. Complete each of the 3 UHV quests and post a screenshot indicating you have done this.

As this is a time locked quest, i.e., you will meet, or not, the 3rd goal by a specific turn (turn 143), the grand champion will be determined by a combination of having achieved all three quests, with the highest score, if there should be a tie.

If no one is able to achieve all three quests, then the individual with the highest score, and achieving two quests will be declared winner, and so on and so forth.

Unlike your standard GOTM, multiple attempts are allowed, as the object is not to play through 6000 years of history and end up with the highest score, but to complete the most quests and end up with the highest score. If you miss the first quest, for example, have a go at it again, if you fancy.

Please post a screenshot of your victory and email the final sav to:
gotm@1bcciv.com

Are there any questions? :)

I've attached a zip of the sav, if this does not work, I've emailed it to NC and he can post it.

Rhye's and Fall of BtS Patch

Locus Coeruleus — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:25:29 GMT

It is version 1.181

[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=6639]Download Rhye's and Fall of Civilization for BtS[/url]

Basically, just download it and copy the Rhye's folder over the old one in your:

C:\Program Files\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\Beyond the Sword\Mods

folder. There is also a ReadMe PDF if you need a pointer, or just ask here. ;)

November Civ4 BtS GOTM!!!!!!!!!!!

Locus Coeruleus — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:17:30 GMT

Okie Dokie. Since no one else seems to want to start a GOTM, I am going to do so.

The situation:

This game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.17

The map is Standard Size with 7 civs total (6 AI plus YOU!!!!).

Difficulty Level = [b]Prince[/b]

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1058/civ4screenshot0070yk4.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Your Civ is the United States of America (generated randomly):

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1809/civ4screenshot0071vk7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Your starting techs are [b]Agriculture and Fishing.[/b] Your Leader Characteristics are [b]Philosophical and Charismatic[/b]

Other Settings:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8953/civ4screenshot0073ke8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[b]Please Note:[/b] No Tech Brokering. Your Religion, You Decide!!!! (Something different for a chage) and Lock Modified Assets!!!!!

Starting Location:

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7295/civ4screenshot0072wp3.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[b]Looks Quite Good, IMO!!!![/b]

[red][u][b]Victory Conditions[/b][/u][/red]

All Victories have been enabled, and all victory types will be accepted.

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for November.

When you complete the game, [red]take a screenshot of the Victory screen[/red] where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread [red]and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to [b]gotm@1bcciv.com[/b][/red]. Saves should be named as follows: [username]May08BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

[b]Starting this month, all future GOTMs saves should be sent to gotm@1bcciv.com[/b]

Submissions will be accepted until the end of November.

[b]Everyone please follow the instructions for submission: Post your score screenshot here in this thread and email to gotm@1bcciv.com. This makes it easier to determine how everyone stands and what the current standard is scorewise if we get held up in the verification of save files. Thanks.[/b]

[b]What are the rules?[/b]
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

[b]GOOD LUCK!!!!![/b]

*edited by Nuclearcow to update GOTM email addresses*

New Civ4 GOTM Moderators and email

mongoose201 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:33:30 GMT

Greetings all,

Since my time has been ridiculously short the last few months, I have appointed Locus and Nuclearcow GOTM moderators. The game that is currently going on will be official, and I'll help out with graphics and such.

The new email for GOTM submissions is gotm@1bcciv.com

I'm sure they will make sure this is posted in all relevant threads.

I did the Civ4 GOTM's by myself for two years, so maybe with some new guys putting them out there, it will shake things up a bit.

:)

Rhye's Challenge of the Month

Locus Coeruleus — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:38:30 GMT

Ok. I mentioned this earlier, thought I might bring it up again, but I wanted to gauge interest out there in a Rhye's and Fall of Civilization monthly challenge.

By this I mean a monthly game, staggered with the standard GOTM, where the goal is to complete all 3 UHV points in the quickest time possible (where applicable) and/or with the highest score possible.

For those of you unfamiliar with this Mod, it is packaged in with BtS, and is meant to simulate the Rise and Fall of Civilizations in historical settings with Roughly historical goals, such as the Roman Empire has one goal to conquer Italy, Germany, France and Britain by a certain date. Britain has a goal to have a certain number of colonies established on all the continents by a certain time, and so on and so forth. This is a fun scenario that really has helped me focus my game play on the game within the game, not losing sight of the trees when being overwhelmed by the forest, for example.

So I thought I would start off with one of the Civs that do not have very long term goals, that being Ægypt, starting on the easy difficulty level, with the following victory points in mind:

* Have more than 500 Culture in 700 BC (turn 86)
* Build the Pyramids, the Great Library, and the Great Lighthouse by 250 AD
* Have more than 5000 Culture in 450 AD

A difference between this and normal GOTM would be you could play the scenario as many times as you liked.

So if there is some good interest in this, I will make an official announcement later in the week. ;)

Sign Up for GOTM updates

mongoose201 — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:32:58 GMT

Greetings all,

Anyone who wishes to receive updates about CivIV GOTMs, please post in this thread.

These updates will include pm's when the new GOTM begins and the announcement of the GOTM champ, and so forth.

All of this info will still be posted, but with a pm, you will know right away when the new GOTM is underway.

So, post here and I'll add you to the list.

Civ-brasil GOTM # 2 !!!!!!!

Carlucas — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:04:01 GMT

We have already started the game of the month of september.

All you guys are invited to participate !

This is the link where you can read an English version and pic up the file.

http://www.civ-brasil.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1648&p=23687#p23687

Before I forget: congratulations to Nuclearcow for the first place on the GOTM of August !!!

???

General Georges — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:41:55 GMT

Where is the August GOTM....well it's now almost September...

I was hoping to maybe get a little cIV in... :(

GOTM by civ-brasil !!!!!!!!!!

Carlucas — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:51:04 GMT

ok guys, it has been tarted the first game of the month by civ-brasil in: www-civ-brasil.com.

There is an english version too.

Come in and participate !!

Here is the direct link:

http://www.civ-brasil.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1501&p=21323#p21323

Idea for GOTMs

Zigeuner — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:33:33 GMT

Would it be fun to impose artificial, in-game restrictions for players that usually play at a higher difficulty?

Let's say mongoose uploads a prince game. Quite a few people still struggle with that level, so they'll have a hard time winning the game, let alone the GOTM. Those that win regularly on monarch or emperor are just going through the motions, trying to win as quickly as possible. Why not *hamper* these players? Why not say, in this game YOU can build NO cottages, or NO wonders, or you cannot use slavery, or found/ spread religions. Plenty of options to keep things interesting, and make the playing field a bit more level.

Let's say mongoose uploads a noble game. Now prince players can be asked not to build cottages, wonders, etc. Monarch/ emperor players would need even further hampering: In this game you cannot build workers, or settlers, or use ANY civics.

I would be thrilled to play weird games like that, as they'd push me to adapt, and try out new stuff. What say others to this?

June 2008 CivIV BTS Game of the Month

mongoose201 — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:57:34 GMT

[b]Game Complete:[/b]

[b]Champion[/b] - [i]Carlucas[/i]: New World Population - [b]18,684,000[/b]

[i]Nuclearcow[/i]: New World Population - [b]4,525,000[/b]

anfieldrapper - New World Population: 1,217,000

Greetings all... We are going to shake things up a bit this month..

Version: 3.13

The map is Standard with 6 civs total.

Your Civ is Spain... Your Leader (unrestricted) is:

Settings:

Your Start Position:

[red]SPECIAL VICTORY CONDITIONS[/red]

All Victories have been enabled for this game, but [b]NONE[/b] of them will be accepted.

This is a Terra map, meaning that all civs (Human and AI) start in one area, leaving a whole other "New World" open to barbarians until it is settled by the civs from the "Old World".

To achieve victory in this game, you must colonize the New World.

There are a few different conditions, so take note...

[red]The winner of the game will be the player with the highest population in the New World at the end of your turn in 1850AD[/red] [b]while also meeting the following conditions: [/b]

A: You must not have a negative cash flow with at least 60% of your economy allocated between any combination of research, culture, or espionage. You may not "build" gold/cash in any city build menu to help break even. Also, you must not have more than one merchant specialist in any city.

B: You cannot allow one of your cities in the Old World (or New for that matter) to be taken by either an AI civ or Barbarians. Cities that you conquer yourself also count against this.. You must hold any conquered city.

C: You must not trigger another victory condition before 1850.

If you do not meet the above criteria, your save will be disqualified.

Now, to determine the population of your cities in the New World, open the city screen and hold the cursor over the city name in the top middle of the screen:

The population will show... Add the population in all your New World cities for your score.

How's that for a change of pace?

When you get to 1850AD, add you population in the New World and post it in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (1850AD) to me. Saves should be named as follows: [username]June08BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Submissions will be accepted until the end of June.

Everyone please follow the instructions above: Post your New World Population here in this thread and email the save to me. This makes it easier to determine how everyone stands and what the current standard is scorewise if I get held up in the verification of save files. Thanks.

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

May 2008 CivIV BTS Game of the Month

mongoose201 — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:48:27 GMT

[b]Game Closed:[/b]

[b]Champion:[/b] Konrad von Richtmark - Score: 28,443 Victory: Diplomatic in 1865

Nuclearcow - Score: 17,564 Victory: Cultural in 1932

Dueck - Score: 13,702 Victory: Space Race in 1979

Greetings all... The May GOTM a few days early for your enjoyment (or disappointment, whichever way things go)

This game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

The map is Large with 5 civs total. (Plenty room in this case is not really a good thing.... muhuhahaha)

Your Civ is the Ottomans:

Settings:

Please Note Above: [b]Large Map, Few Civs, Raging Barbs, Classical Start (No Great Wall), Epic Speed[/b]... Wonderful Fun!

Your Starting Tech:

Your Start Position:

You start with 1 settler, 1 worker, 1 scout, 1 archer.

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled, but the only victories that will be accepted are Cultural, Space Race, or Diplomatic.

So, it will be important for you (if you are marching about conquering) to not trigger a military victory by mistake.

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for May.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Submissions will be accepted until the end of May.

Everyone please follow the instructions above: Post your score screenshot here in this thread and email the save to me. This makes it easier to determine how everyone stands and what the current standard is scorewise if I get held up in the verification of save files. Thanks.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

April 2008 BTS Game of the Month

mongoose201 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:15:47 GMT

[b]Game Closed[/b]

[i]Champion:[/i] tones- Score: 49,780 Victory: Diplomatic in 1850

Konrad von Richtmark: 38,771 - Domination in 1943

Carlucas- Score: 28,578 Victory: Domination in 1956

Artymus- Score: 22,871 Victory: Domination in 2003

Nuclearcow: 20,714 - Domination in 1950

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

The map is small with 6 civs total.

Your Civ is England, and your Leader:

Settings:

Please Note the "No Vassal States"

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for April.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Submissions will be accepted until May 10th.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

March 2008 BTS GOTM

mongoose201 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:43:43 GMT

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

Large map with [red]ONLY 3[/red] rivals. Expand to your hearts content.... of course, expansion has its burdens.. :)

Your Civ is America... Your Leader is:

Settings:

Note the "No Tech Brokering"

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for March.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Submissions will be accepted until the end of March.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

February 2008 BTS Game of the Month

mongoose201 — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:55:08 GMT

[b]Champion:[/b] Nuclearcow

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

Standard Size map with enough rivals to make things really crowded.

Note: This is an unrestricted leaders game... Your civ is the Portugal. Your leader is:

Please note that the civs you contact will have interesting leader combinations as well.

Settings:

Please note Epic speed and no tech trading. (looked like fun in the January Game) ;)

Traits:

Start Position:

Hint: Decisive action with your Warrior could open up some additional room....

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for February.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Submissions will be accepted until March 10th.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

January BTS GOTM

mongoose201 — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:17:02 GMT

[b]Game Closed[/b]

[red]Champion:[/red] Nuclearcow

Without scrolling back, I *think* I had the high score for December. Can I claim spoils of the victor and create January's?

If thats okay, then I created one. Sean of 1BC (looks conspicuously like Asoak of India )

Settings:
Prince difficulty
Terra
Huge
Temperate
Medium sea-level
Epic speed

Advanced starting ON
NO tech trading (zero)
Permenant Alliances on

IF you drop a city on that little red circle for recommended location, it would be here (see below). Please note the decent city location of food and hills.

We haven't had an advanced starting point game in a while. I prefer marathon games, but I went between the typical setting and my favorite and came up with Epic speed. ALL victory conditions are on. The winner of the game will be based on score.

Highest Normalized Score in any Victory Condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for January.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

GOTM Ranking System

mongoose201 — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:07:44 GMT

Greetings all,

The current system of graphics used for the GOTM champs has worked rather well so far, but I get the impression that it has just about run its course. It was fairly simple in the beginning when there weren't any multiple GOTM champions, but lately, with more games under our belt and several multiple winners, it becomes obvious to me (the one that's working to make all these things come together;)) that we need a simpler system in place.

So... I am asking for your input on the following: We will go to a GOTM ranking system where you are ranked based on the number of GOTM's in which you have been the Champion. All GOTM (CivIII, Warlords, BTS) championships will be added together and you will receive a rank (and graphic insignia in place of the current ones) according to the number.

Now, we need to decide what names for the ranks. The two best possibilities would be either military ranks or the CivIV Difficulty Levels:

Victories

1 or 2: Settler/Corporal

3: Chieftain/Sergeant

4: Warlord/Sergeant Major

5: Noble/Lieutenant

6: Prince/Captain

7: Monarch/Major

8: Emperor/LieutenantColonel

9: Immortal/Colonel

10: Diety/BrigadierGeneral

11: SidMeier(added)/Major General

That should give you an idea. What do you guys think... and which would you choose, military or difficulty levels?

Dec. 07 GOTM - Beyond the Sword

mongoose201 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:44:23 GMT

Champion: [b]Nuclearcow[/b]

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

Standard Size map with 7 Rivals

Note: This is an unrestricted leaders game... Your civ is the Khmer. Your leader is:

Please note that the civs you contact will have interesting leader combinations as well.

Settings:

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled, [red]but the only victory condition that will be recognized for this month is Space Race[/red]. As such, care should be taken that you (as well as you opponents) don't win with another victory condition before you win the Space Race. (What wonderful intrigue!)

Highest Normalized Score in the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for December.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

[b]Everyone please follow the instructions above: Post your score screenshot here in this thread and email the save to me. This makes it easier to determine how everyone stands and what the current standard is scorewise if I get held up in the verification of save files. Thanks.[/b]

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

November 2007 BTS Game of the Month

mongoose201 — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:54:15 GMT

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

Standard Size map with 7 Rivals

Note: This is an unrestricted leaders game... Your civ is the Vikings. Your leader is:

Please note that the civs you contact will have interesting leader combinations as well.

Settings:

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for November.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

Ode to the GOTM

Konrad von Richtmark — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:50:03 GMT

I love the GOTMs so much :D

Before signing up, I was in something of a difficulty level trap. I had mastered Monarch to the extent where I won almost every game, but was getting repeatedly pummeled on Emperor to the extent where the game just weighed down on me. I even got so tired of being pummelled that I had to put Civ4 on the shelf for a while and check out Halo for some variety :w00t:

There's no question whether I'm able to win a Prince level game, but it doesn't matter, since I'm competing against humans. Now, even when a game has come to the point where there's no question of whether I will win, it doesn't devolve into a tiresome slugging match of how-many-enemies-will-I-still-have-to-conquer, but into a frantic race to win as quickly as possible, knowing that each turn counts.

Now, if you excuse me, I have a Viking Empire to lead to world conquest :)

Unofficial GOTM

Comedy Dave — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:43:25 GMT

Ah, I almost forgot about this after an MSN chat with Mongoose a while back...

Since this game is no longer being played, the saved game may now be downloaded and played by anyone who is still interested. Kind of as an unofficial GotM.

Of course this only applies to people still on Warlords 2.08... which might just be me... ;)

I'll have a go and post my final result here... Then I can upgrade to 2.13... or BTS... ;)

Advertise our GOTMs a bit?

Zigeuner — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:44:53 GMT

Is it a good idea to advertise our GOTMs a bit? I was thinking of adding a link here to my CFC signature. There don't seem to be too many straightforward, easily accessible GOTMs around anymore, so maybe there'll be some interest...

On the other hand, some of [i]these[/i] games look like fun: [url=http://realmsbeyond.net/civ/civ4-tournamentgamelist.html]Realms Beyond[/url]. I find it a bit hateful that it's always warmongers that do the winning on here. Perhaps that's just because I'm not really one of them... :P

October 2007 BTS GOTM

mongoose201 — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:09:28 GMT

[b]Champion:[/b]

Konrad von Richtmark - Score: 31,939 Year: 1964AD (Conquest)

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.13

Standard Map with default rivals.

Note: This is an unrestricted leaders game... Your civ is Native America.. Your leader is:

Please note that the civs you contact will have interesting leader combinations as well.

Settings:

Note the "No Tech Brokering" above

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for October.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

September 2007 BTS GOTM

mongoose201 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:06:03 GMT

[b]Submissions Accepted[/b]

Nuclearcow: 15127 (Diplo in 1970)

rgndvo: 8005 (Space in 2038)

Leo: 8591 (Culture in 1975)

[b]Champion[/b]Bolan Longpants: 20304 (Culture in 1916)

BTS and Warlords game forthcoming.. The Participation in this months Warlords game will go a long way to determine if they continue in the onslaught of those who prefer to only play BTS.

Greetings all.. this game for the Beyond the Sword CivIV expansion...

Version: 3.03

Large Map, with 7 rivals (room to expand..)

Settings:

Notice the reduced Advance Start points... not too much of a head start...

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled but [b]Conquest and Domination victories are not going to be recognized[/b]. So, you should take care if you go to war that you don't trigger a victory that will disqualify your effort. :P

Highest Normalized Score in any of the accepted Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for September.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

Aug/Sept BtS Epic GOTM

mongoose201 — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:55:13 GMT

Submissions Accepted

[i]Champion:[/i] [b]Nuclearcow[/b] - Score: 41434 Victory: Domination (1927)

rgndvo - Score: 37398 Victory: Domination (1911)

Version: 3.02

This is an Epic Speed Game on a Large map, so you'll have the rest of this month and next month to complete.

Settings: (AI Rivals was reduced to one fewer than default, which IIRC, is 8 total)

Note that this is an Advance Start Game, allowing you to purchase a few upgrades before game play begins. (I have reduced the default advance points given to 500)

Traits:

Start Position:

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be accepted

Highest Normalized Score in any of the active Victory Conditions will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for September.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

August 2007 Warlords GOTM

mongoose201 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:30:46 GMT

[b]Submissons Accepted:[/b]

Champion: [i]Nuclearcow[/i] Score: 20702 Victory: Conquest in 1968

[i]rgndvo[/i] - Score: 9180 Victory: Space Race

This game is for CivIV Warlords expansion

Version: [red]----------------->[/red][b]2.13[/b][red]<-----------------[/red]

7 AI Rivals

Traits:

Start Position:

Very Nice, indeed...

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled except [b]Domination and Time[/b].

Highest Normalized Score in any of the active Victory Conditions will be declared GOTM Champion for August.

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc.

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

July 2007 Warlords GOTM

mongoose201 — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:16:13 GMT

[b]Champion[/b]

Nuclearcow: Victory - Domination in 1898 Score - 20,770

This game is for CivIV Warlords expansion

Version: 2.08

Civ: Spain (Expansive, Spiritual)

3 AI Rivals

Note: This is a standard map with only 4 total Civs (Pangaea). There is going to be all kinds of room for all those raging barbs to spring up.

Well, you might think that you'll just build the Great Wall to quell the Barbarian hordes..... Sorry, Classical Era start means no Great Wall for you... tsk tsk tsk..

:D muhuhahahaha

Start Position:

You will start with a Settler, Worker, Scout and Archer.

If this seems similar to the last game, it is.... except that the world is larger. So, don't neglect that military. In your favor, this game is on Warlord Difficulty instead of Noble.

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be allowed.

Highest Normalized Score in any of the Victory Conditions will be declared GOTM Champion for July.

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then [red]Email your final save[/red] (hopefully one just before victory) to me. Saves should be named as follows: [username]July2007GOTM.CivWarlordsSave

The Email address to send the GOTM is my username @1bcciv.com ... Of course, instead of "my username" of course I mean the name I post with here at 1bc. ;)

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

June 2007 CivIV Warlords GOTM

mongoose201 — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:20:28 GMT

[b]Champion[/b] [i]Agamemnon[/i] Conquest in 1420AD [red]Score: 19534[/red]

Greetings all... A bit late again, but a smaller map for your enjoyment.. This Game was submitted by May Champion Zigeuner:D

This game is for CivIV Warlords expansion

Version: 2.08

Civ:

2 AI Rivals

Start:

Special Conditions

This game begins in the classical era. You will not be able to build the Great Wall. With 3 civs on a small pangaea with raging barbs, the barbarians are going to be a problem. You begin the game with a Settler, Scout, Worker, and Archer.

Victory Conditions

All Victories have been enabled and all will be allowed.

Highest Normalized Score in any of the Victory Conditions will be declared GOTM Champion for June.

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then PM your final save (hopefully one just before victory) to me. Saves should be named as follows: [username]June2007GOTM.CivWarlordsSave (in a zip file)

Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good Luck all...

Note: The Forum software doesn't allow file extensions of the length of the Civ4 Warlords save file. For this reason, the start save is in a zip file and your submissions will need to be as well. If you are not sure how to accomplish this or how to unzip the start save, please post here and someone will help you or email it to me at (my username)@1bcciv.com :)