[retired_priyaa_00]

sorry guy's I posted on the other thread, I'll have to quit before even starting, I'm not sure I can be around enough. bit of a pis*er but hopefully i'll get things sorted after the new baby, and when the british aussie rules season finnishes. hope all goes well

ps iv'e got a tenner on redux, to steal top spot don't let me down.

look forward to reading the updates, with a heavy heart

[retired_kswansonwoolf]

Hello to FMO from a newly-founded LLM clan.

The game should start on Sunday, 2nd May, 2004. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that we can solve our problems with hosting.

Some rules should be set up:

Iberian LLM Clan Rules

1) This online game is to be played in the Spirit and Ethics of LLM. This will be the Rules and Guidelines as advertised in the Forum Header of the LLM Forum. In addition SWYCT and SYB will be adhered to (on a serious note, though, keep it realistic).

2) The game will be two Nations, Portugal and Spain, Large database and v4.1.5.

3) Players' real names will be used in the game, and no passwords will be used.

4) Nationalities should be set to Portuguese so no advantage will be gained. Players with a lower reputation Nation may use their own Nationality at their own risk.

5) The session will definitely be held on Sunday nights at around 8pm (UK Time). A second session will take place on Wednesday nights (roughly the same time) but a few members won’t be able to make it. They will be put on holiday, but they can join if time allows.

6) Any player within the scouting area may be loaned if he wishes to come on loan to an LL Team. The two Divisions above "rule" will be relaxed for this game.

7) There will be a quorum of 4 players (out of the original 7) before a session can begin.

8) Players unable to attend should inform the host or another player who can contact the host at least 1 hour prior to "kick-off" time. In the event of a Player being unable to attend a session he'll be put "On Holiday" for the
session in accordance with Rule 7). Players may join in the session at any time in the event of missing the start.

9) Games will be played on the "fast" setting, replays off and 2D key highlights only.

10) All communication during the sessions will be made using the dedicated mIRC channel.

11) Extensions to sessions may be discussed on each night and extension agreements must be unanimous, meaning that all players must be able to attend.

12) To begin with a maximum of 2 Scouts per Team will be allowed. This is because scouting reportedly slows up the game considerably, but as it's an integral part of LLM it's important that we get the scouting balance right.

13) In the event of sackings or relegation players may wait for an approach from another Club or apply for vacant jobs in the same or lower divisions. Failing that, after a 1 month wait, the bottom AI managed team of the
Portuguese 2nd division B may be taken over.

14) No International jobs may be applied for or accepted.

15) All job offers from Clubs may be considered, regardless of division. However, it would be good if all players could stay as “near” (division-wise) as possible.

16) After the first season is over, there will have to be a conversation between the players regarding the clan’s future. It should also be decided whether the number of players could/should be expanded.

17) The Official LLM Clan thread will be posted in CMO and a short update will be posted after each session. Players will be encouraged to become involved in the CMO thread.

On a final note, thanks to iajafer for letting me borrow his ideas and set
these rules up.

[retired_kswansonwoolf]

This has originally been posted at LLM, but i feel it's very helpful and contains important information. Thanks Humph3.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Humph3:
I was thinking that it might be worth those of us in the 'A' game (or even the zealout game), putting down some notes on what it's like, and how it works, so you know what you're potentially joining.

So here's a few random thoughts, perhaps others can add:

1. Don't play if you need a fast game. Pre-season, in particular is very slow, the game constantly stops as there are a lot of decisions that require manager responses at that time of a year. Now the 'A' clan are experienced, we will normally get through 6/7 games in a three hour session. We completed our first season in Scotland in 8 sessions. However, the fun is to be had sitting in IRC taking the **** out of each other.

2. To help speed up, we turned on the auto-continue to 5 seconds, which has improved our speed tremendously. This means that if a manager doen't do anything within 5 seconds of the game coming back, the continue button will be pressed for them. This is helpful if say, one of your clan is blissfully playing his guitar, and is not concentrating on the game. (Don't know what made me think of that example, IAN)

3. Just because you've hit continue doesn't mean that you can't do stuff. If you're waiting for someone, you can do all the normal stuff, though the game will continue once that manager has hit continue. So probably not worth doing something too complex (eg tactics) as you'll inevitably find the game will move on just as you're near the end, and you will lose all your work.

4. The host should have broadband. Hosting is annoying as you'll find that when playing matches, they will continually freeze as your computer is serving the others. I've seen a lot of people posting their computer specs. To be honest, it doesn't really matter that much, as the limiting factor is the speed of the managers, not of the computer. The 'A' clan is going along quite happily on my AMD 1.4ghz.

5. Narrowband users can be accomadated, though I think the consensus on FMO is that more than 1 per clan slows things down (correct me if wrong, Ian). When I initially joined, I was on narrowband, and it worked suprisingly well. It is a lot better now that I'm on broadband.

6. If others have midweek games that you don't, use that time to your advantage. Don't hold up the game, then sit twiddling your thumbs when you're waiting for others to complete their games.

7. When others have games and you don't, or if you have completed yours first, you can go and view the other managers games. However, we had a few crashes early on as the game couldn't cope with us all watching different matches, so we have stayed out (has anyone used this feature lately in the 'A' game?)

8. Crashes do happen. It's probably best to put the game on weekly auto-saves, and also to do a manual save after every game played. Also, have a good backup system. We lost half a season's work in the initial game as the save file bacame corrupted

That's all I can think of for now...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[KingsbayYHPE]

All the best, guys. LLM works online, we've shown it does. Here's to the success of this Clan and many others :thup:

[retired_ryankesler]

Thanks for the extra info guys. I'm sure we'll have a great time, especially as Iaj won't be there to bother us.

[retired_sara maria]

yeah, but I'll take over the guitar playing for this clan.

[retired_kswansonwoolf]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by seamus redux:
yeah, but I'll take over the guitar playing for this clan.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't count on it

[retired_sara maria]

just sort out hosting okay fool.

[retired_mrsjb]

I know I'll not be playing guitar.

[retired_mrsjb]

And kfoolmoon isn't hosting