Just a reminder that ConCeption is this coming weekend, Oct 5-8 in Itasca IL at the Holiday Inn. Massive details (Over 200 board game events) are available as...
Joe, Good luck this weekend. It sounds like a great event. I hope you have a great turnout. I want to plug a convention in Charleston WV this weekend also. ...
... suggestions. ... use it. ... Greg sorry for the late reply but I've been gone the past week or so. You can use an "area" effect by selecting areas with a...
EBP version 1.0.8, a minor update, is now available for downloading. Registered users can upgrade free; the easiest way is via the File, Download Update...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 2, 2006 4:29 am
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I downloaded and installed 1.0.8 and when I try to run it I receive the message that I need file usamap. Well it's there in the same directory, but how can I...
Ron Taylor
fatron@...
Nov 2, 2006 8:29 pm
306
Ron - well, you'll get that message if you run EBP from a directory lacking the USAMAP.EBM. Recheck the date EBP.EXE and make sure that it's from November...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 2, 2006 10:39 pm
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Hello All, I have a bit of a question/favor to ask all of you Rail Baron Players out there. With Christmas fast approaching I am currently considering gifts...
I have heard of someone else doing similar. Sounds like a cool project. You are unlikely to find the original rules online since they are protected by...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 7, 2006 7:36 pm
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... Mayfair games once sold metal train tokens. There were four to a package, a GP-35, a Ten Wheeler, N&W J, and a Big Boy. Bryan Turner L&N/NC&StL Email List:...
...compared to setting supplies and demands. Its becoming apparent to me that is where the most thought has to go in to a map. I'm building a Texas RR map. Got...
Is there a match making service, a web site, a chat room? I want to try the online game against humans. No AI can simulate the randomness and insights of a...
When making a set of demand cards for a new map, what is the best indication of balance and playability? The rail corridor tool looks like it can be a good...
Was there somebody on this list that made a Washington State map for EBplayer? I'm *this* close to registering - the ability to play that map would put me over...
Not yet, but we've been having discussions about integrating a rendezvous feature into EBP. For now, members are welcome to post to this list to seek online...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 8, 2006 4:09 am
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Well, what we've done is to start with a random set of demands, then tweak as desired to achieve a certain effect in the game. For example, for the NYC map we...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 8, 2006 4:25 am
318
Another idea for you: Tell EBP to play your map repeatedly overnight and gather statistics. To do so, set all players types to an AI, then in the Game Options ...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 8, 2006 5:22 am
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If you still need someone to proof your map, send me a link where I can download it. I am familiar with the RB map and would like to help. Larry Nordgaard 601...
Larry Nordgaard
Larry.Nordgaard@...
Nov 8, 2006 3:18 pm
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Larry, I just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for the offer. It will be a few days till i get it ready enough for proofing, still have to label all ...
On the subject of printing maps, note that it can be convenient to print your map as a PDF file and bring that to a place like Kinkos for large printing. Both...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 9, 2006 3:10 pm
322
Steve, is there any way to have RBP and EBP map editors print on larger paper? I have a printer that will print on 11 x 17 paper. Larry Nordgaard 601 Meadow...
Larry Nordgaard
Larry.Nordgaard@...
Nov 9, 2006 3:21 pm
323
Larry - yes, before starting the RBP/EBP map editor, use the Windows Control Panel to configure your printer. From the XP (for example) Control Panel, choose...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 9, 2006 4:24 pm
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steve, you are a good guy but i am not interested in all these replies. please take me off the list. thanks, ed wrobel "Is everybody in? The ceremony's about...
E W
edwarthog@...
Nov 9, 2006 4:37 pm
325
Ed - OK, I've changed your membership to receive no email. Note that each person can choose how they want to receive this group's messages. Just go to...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 9, 2006 5:28 pm
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I've posted my Texas map after some testing. It appears stable and playable. The number of rivers makes it difficult to finish quickly. I created 140 demand...
Thanks for the tips. The editor is great. So many features. I made another adjustment in my demand cards. I made sure each card had a payoff no less than 18....
There is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email from the list. On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:33:50 -0500 "E W" <edwarthog@...> writes: steve, you...
Now available for download from the Files section at the RailGameFan group is a test version of the next significant version of RB Player. RBP version 3 brings...
Steve Okonski
intersys@...
Nov 11, 2006 1:34 am
330
In time for holiday play, RB Player version 3.0 has been released. RBP 3.0 contains some enhanced graphics, but the main news is RBP is now a 32-bit...
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