Forum Newby saying hi and asking General Questions
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:11 am
Hello,
I am an American. I have played Railroads on and off since 2008. I like Railroads because it is less irritating the Civilization 4. It is also a game that isn't a child's game, but isn't violent. I can easily beat 3 CPU players on robber baron on any pre-installed map. I also used to regularly play multiplayer, however, it seems that the mulitplayer rooms are empty unless I play on a Friday or Saturday Night. Even then, it seems that Gamespy is full of hackers.
Anyway, here are my questions:
1.) Is there a secret cabal of players who still play SMR multiplayer somewhere?
2.) My game is vanilla, aside from the 3GB enabler and the 1.1 patch, are there any must-have mods I should download, such as better A.I.?
3.) I have never used any maps aside from the Christmas map. However, I am a bit overwhelmed at the availability of multiplayer maps online. My favorite "vanilla" map is Northwestern United States, because I like to grow tiny villages into Metropolises. What is the easiest way to find a map that I will enjoy?
4.) The only thing I dislike about Railroads is it's historical inaccuracy, specifically the American scenarios. Are there scenarios/mods that will allow me to force Irish and/or Chinese immigrants to work at gunpoint, or restless Native Americans who try to scalp my passengers?
I am an American. I have played Railroads on and off since 2008. I like Railroads because it is less irritating the Civilization 4. It is also a game that isn't a child's game, but isn't violent. I can easily beat 3 CPU players on robber baron on any pre-installed map. I also used to regularly play multiplayer, however, it seems that the mulitplayer rooms are empty unless I play on a Friday or Saturday Night. Even then, it seems that Gamespy is full of hackers.
Anyway, here are my questions:
1.) Is there a secret cabal of players who still play SMR multiplayer somewhere?
2.) My game is vanilla, aside from the 3GB enabler and the 1.1 patch, are there any must-have mods I should download, such as better A.I.?
3.) I have never used any maps aside from the Christmas map. However, I am a bit overwhelmed at the availability of multiplayer maps online. My favorite "vanilla" map is Northwestern United States, because I like to grow tiny villages into Metropolises. What is the easiest way to find a map that I will enjoy?
4.) The only thing I dislike about Railroads is it's historical inaccuracy, specifically the American scenarios. Are there scenarios/mods that will allow me to force Irish and/or Chinese immigrants to work at gunpoint, or restless Native Americans who try to scalp my passengers?