... As far as I can see, this is explained in the rules. Top of P.17 "Odd certificates can be exchanged either for half the current Market Value ... or, if...
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bankler@...
Sep 1, 2001 1:15 pm
... last ... Chris, Well, that was my interpretation. It seems odd that you can have an even distribution before the merger and a grossly uneven distribution...
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Robert Jasiek
jasiek@...
Sep 1, 2001 3:54 pm
The map has a production quality similar to 1830. The design of the box cover and the map are as excellent as ever, just what you expect from Splotter Spellen....
4790
bankler@...
Sep 2, 2001 2:02 am
Ok, we played our first game today. 1) Emergency Train fundraising step. The rules section seems to have a typo. The FAQ says that "stocks of the corporation ...
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Robert Jasiek
jasiek@...
Sep 2, 2001 9:47 am
... You have got the spirit of the game right :) -- robert jasiek...
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Franz Schubert
schubs@...
Sep 2, 2001 9:56 am
Did you ever "print money" with your corporations ? This makes financing much easier . Franz Schubert ... From: <bankler@...> To: <18xx@yahoogroups.com> ...
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Chris Lawson
ChrisR.Lawson@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:13 pm
... Give me a clue here. "The rules section seems to have a typo". Where! Do you mean 4.5.1 which is called Emerency Money Raising substep. This section is a...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:30 pm
I have published rules for 18MW on my FTP site. The address is ftp.traingamer.com/pub. Feel free to download and read the rules and send any comments to me....
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 8:45 am
Just tried accessing this. I could see the site OK, but attempts to download either the ReadMe or the .doc version of the rules timed out with a "cannot find...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 3, 2001 12:14 pm
I could use some help on this from someone who is more of an expert on this stuff than I am. If you connect via IE and right click on the file, it will allow...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 3, 2001 12:20 pm
I have posted the map to my 18MW game on my FTP site. The address is ftp.traingamer.com/pub/18MW/ Then look for the map directory. Again, as someone has...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 1:51 pm
Have downloaded map + rules OK (I should of thought of right-clicking!) Will try printing map later. I could not download the "ReadMe", don't know if I ought...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 3, 2001 2:53 pm
... Mergers are only allowed between Corporations owned by the same player. So this should never happen. I may need to make this more clear. Also, what...
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Björn Westling
bwestling@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:01 pm
What is the best method of continuing a game in which a player wishes to leave the game, supposing you can't find a replacement player and do not wish to...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:06 pm
... the same player. So this should never happen. I may need to make this more clear. I missed that bit! ... the auction if he removes his money. This seems...
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Björn Westling
bwestling@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:06 pm
In those 18xx-games with a Closed section in the Stock Market, exactly when does the company close down if the token enter the closed section during their ...
4803
bankler@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:08 pm
... The rules say that when you get back to the president, he has to sell shares. I don't have the rules in front of me, but it says something like "You can...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:10 pm
We always play that as soon as it goes into the closed section that is the end of the company and its actions. Noel ...
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julia_and_chris@...
julia_and_chris@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:21 pm
... Shares You could revise the share limit to be now that for the new number of players, and let the remaining players buy shares from the departed player at...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:23 pm
... a player wishes to leave the game, supposing you can't find a replacement player and do not wish to abandon the game altogether? Some games have rules for...
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Mike Hutton (Romford)
mike.hutton@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:37 pm
I suppose it depends on the game, but in cases where there aren't major changes due later on (e.g. 1856, 1835 etc), then I would suggest: Play the absent...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:30 pm
... In effect that is the case you have. The catch is that the player must use one of his turns to bid again. ... Right you are, i didn't catch the color...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:52 pm
... that the player must use one of his turns to bid again. I seem to be missing something. As the bidding only stops when everyone passes, you can bid as...
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Steve Thomas
steve@...
Sep 3, 2001 6:24 pm
[ This message is in reply to a posting from Frederic Taton, written on 2001-08-27 20:06. It was sent by Graeme Thomas, on behalf of his brother, Steve. ] ...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 3, 2001 7:09 pm
... You are quite correct. As I said to you a couple of notes ago, this rule may not be necessary anymore. I shall delete it. I had a different Private...
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John David Galt
jdg@...
Sep 4, 2001 2:51 am
... I don't believe so. I have always played that you go around the table twice: the first time pairs of shares (multiples of 20%) get converted, and the...
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William R. Dixon
bill_dixon@...
Sep 4, 2001 3:58 am
... Snip . . . ... In 1850 and all games designed after it I changed the orange zone to green. This was done because of the printing mishap in 1856, the orange...
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Michael J. Schneider
mike1@...
Sep 4, 2001 9:28 am
... And introduce new problems, because lowered share limits will force sales. If there's one thing I cannot tolerate in 18XX play-style, it is the sordid...
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robin barbehenn
rbarbehenn@...
Sep 4, 2001 11:24 am
... Your suggestions are fine as far as they go, but I have to disagree on one thing. There is no way to play out another player's position which doesn't ...
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Noel Leaver
noel.leaver@...
Sep 4, 2001 2:45 pm
A few more points: Rock Island collects 50% of bridge payments: I assume this is the same as the "river cost" referred to elsewhere? Where is the home base of...
