Sizzler
Joined: Apr 23, 2008
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Apr 30, 2009 - 02:33 |
 
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Hi, guys. I'm new to Fumbbl and have played a couple of games now. Both games were set up differently.
First off my opponent hosted and I typed in the game name to get started. The second game I hosted and got my opponent to type in my ip address to connect.
As there are quite a few different ways to start a game, is there any which is the established norm - the status quo? One that people use over any other?
Thanks a bunch. |
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Vorkaaz
Joined: Apr 11, 2007
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Apr 30, 2009 - 02:42 |
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most people I find
usually just say something like
"game on swe2"
most people use the proxy server
rarely people want to connect via ip |
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pythrr
Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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Apr 30, 2009 - 02:46 |
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dunna about that vorkazz
i play lots of games direct (ip) |
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Kill-Kill
Joined: Nov 22, 2004
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Apr 30, 2009 - 02:52 |
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In very general terms, the player who offers the game is expected to either host the game himself (proxy or DC) or politely request that the other player hosts.
Asking to play DC is fine--it's better overall, just more work to set up. |
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MyNameisEarl
Joined: Feb 19, 2009
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Apr 30, 2009 - 04:50 |
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he he etiquette in Blood Bowl... your funnee |
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Sizzler
Joined: Apr 23, 2008
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Apr 30, 2009 - 13:59 |
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Thanks, guys. Definately food for thought. |
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krytie
Joined: Aug 16, 2007
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Apr 30, 2009 - 14:30 |
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I use the proxies to play games, because i play behind a firewall which doesn't allow me to host DC (IP) games. I have played games where the host has DC'd and all went fine.
Once the game is agreed, if my oppo hasn't specified a host within about 5 seconds, i'll offer to host saying something like
bbowl on swe3
meaning gamename set as bbowl and using the sweden3 proxy (or proxy.fumbbl.com port 8083) |
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Vampy
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Apr 30, 2009 - 14:39 |
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Yeah I'm with krytie - game name and server. Although I am able to do DC I generally use the servers as they are quicker and simpler for most people to use (although they are a little less reliable).
Don't dwell too much on etiquette for setting up a game. The only ettiquette you need to know is that once you agree to a game and most certainly once the game has started, you don't bail cos you get cold feet or it isn't going your way!
Other than that, what you are doing is fine and using the servers is fine too.
Enjoy the games (not the nufflins) and welcome  |
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Sizzler
Joined: Apr 23, 2008
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Apr 30, 2009 - 14:45 |
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Thanks, chaps. |
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keltic_dragon
Joined: Feb 24, 2007
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Apr 30, 2009 - 14:49 |
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Its really all about coach preference.
Many coaches, myself included, prefer to use the proxy settings while others prefer direct IP connection. Both have advantages and disadvantages so find your own pref and go with that. |
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Purplegoo
Joined: Mar 23, 2006
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Apr 30, 2009 - 14:49 |
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I agree with the chaps, I like to use proxies, DC I think is better if you can do it, but it causes spec issues for me.
And welcome aboard Sizzling_Gromril, gogo Wigan coaches \o/.
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spelledaren
Joined: Mar 06, 2004
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Apr 30, 2009 - 15:26 |
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If you can host direct it's better - less issues when reloading. Also less tress on the server. |
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Sizzler
Joined: Apr 23, 2008
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Apr 30, 2009 - 16:59 |
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Ha, yes. It was me, Pgoo. Thanks. I look forward to seeing how you do with them. |
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