Subject: alt.games.civ2 charter
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 00:56:34 GMT
From: kruposki@yahoospa.com (AcK!)
Organization: S.N.P.P. North
Newsgroups: alt.games.civ2

Attention: SMAC and CTP are officially on-topic.

If you don't know what those acronyms stand for, read the FAQ, coming up
next...

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                        Charter for alt.games.civ2
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                Originally maintained by Mike Crowe
        continued by Andrew Krupowicz (kruposki(at)yahoo.com)

Summary:

alt.games.civ2
Microprose Civilization II Discussion

Rationale:

Civilization II is a successful customisable strategy game that runs on
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later. The newsgroup alt.binaries.games.civ2 also
exists but since it is a binaries group it often suffers from large postings
unsuitable for users with a dialup connection. The newsgroup
news:alt.games.civnet also exists but relates to a different game.

Charter:

This newsgroup is intended to give players of the game Civilization II a
place to discuss the game. Since the game is customisable it also gives
producers of custom versions a place to discuss and receive feedback on
their customisations.

Discussion Topics:

Discussion is limited to topics related to Civilization II and its related
products (such as the scenario packs and edits or third part software that
is directly related). In particular, discussion of tactics, help for
beginners and new developments for the game are considered to be on-topic.
Discussion of 'sequels' such as Alpha Centauri and Call To Power is to be
considered on-topic.

Test posts are not allowed. Groups such as alt.test or local/ISP test groups
should be used instead.

Binary Files:

Since the binary group alt.binaries.games.civ2 already exists binaries
should be posted there and/or provided via an ftp/www site. Short
announcements of the availability of such files could then be posted to
alt.games.civ2.

Advertising Policy:

Advertising is in general not welcome. However, short announcements of
products directly related to Civilization II and its immediate genre will be
tolerated.

Job adverts are not welcome.

Moderation:

The group is not moderated.

Notes:

- This charter has been modified slightly from the original proposal in
alt.config in line with the fact that the newsgroup now exists, and updated
to account for extra on-topic discussion topics.
- It is posted monthly and is available at
http://www.interlog.com/~krupo/charter.html.

Last Updated January 4, 1999

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Subject: alt.games.civ2 FAQ
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 00:56:45 GMT
From: kruposki@yahoospa.com (AcK!)
Organization: S.N.P.P. North
Newsgroups: alt.games.civ2

This month's posting has been delayed by my trip to Europe.
It accounts for the surge of traffic from the release of the SMAC demo.

alt.games.civ2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

 -===========================< Table of Contents
>==========================-

        1.1 Where can I find this FAQ?
        1.2 Where can I find this charter?

        2.1 Can I post saved games, scenarios, etc.?
        2.2 Not even small ones?
        2.3 But does anyone actually care?
        2.4 Where can I post binaries?
        2.5 But can I post rules.txt and similar files?

        3.1 Can somebody post some program/scenario or other binary?
        +3.2+ What does this acronym stand for...?
        3.3 What is Civ 2:MGE?
        *3.4* What are SMAC and CTP?

        4.1 What web sites exist for Civilization II?
        4.2 Who maintains this FAQ?

+x.x+ - an updated section
*x.x* - a new section

 -===============================< The FAQ >===============================-

1.1 Where can I find this FAQ?

The FAQ is posted twice a month to the newsgroup and is also available at
http://www.interlog.com/~krupo/faq.html

1.2 Where can I find the charter?

The charter is posted once a month to the group and is also available
at http://www.interlog.com/~krupo/charter.html.

2.1 Can I post saved games, scenarios etc.?

No, alt.games.civ2 is a text only group.

2.2 Not even small ones?

No, classifying binaries as small would create grey areas. It is much fairer
to just disallow binaries altogether.

2.3 But does anyone actually care?

Yes they do. The few times the issue has arisen a number have people have
claimed that binaries cause a problem for them.

2.4 Where can I post binaries?

The predecessor to alt.games.civ2 is alt.binaries.games.civ2 and this is one
place you can post binaries relating to Civilization II. Alternatively
upload to one of the Civilization II scenario sites (see question 4.1). In
either case you may like to post a short textual announcement to
alt.games.civ2.

2.5 But can I post rules.txt and similar files?

In general no, since it is a large file. However, posting a single or a few
lines from this file is definitely acceptable and a good way of propagating
new ideas for units.

3.1 Can somebody post some program/scenario or other binary?

This question is unwelcome in alt.games.civ2 and depending on its content
may be unwelcome in alt.binaries.games.civ2 too. In particular asking for
the complete Civilization I/II or any other game is certainly unwelcome and
bordering on illegality.

Requesting a particular scenario in alt.binaries.games.civ2 is probably
unwise unless you have made a good attempt at searching for it elsewhere
(either using dejanews, one of the popular search engines or by visiting the
Civilization II web sites.)

3.2 What does this acronym stand for...?

Civ2 is short for Civilization 2.
Here is a list of other common (and somewhat less obvious) acronyms:

  AFAIK         - As Far As I Know
  AI            - Aritificial Intelligence - the computer player(s)
  BTW           - By The Way
  CTP           - Call To Power, see 3.4
  LOL           - Laughing Out Loud
  IIRC          - If I Recall Correctly
  IMHO, IMO     - In My (Humble) Opinion
  MGE           - Multiplayer Gold Edition, see 3.3
  OTOH          - On The Other Hand
  SMAC          - Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, see 3.4
  ROTFL         - Rolling On the Floor Laughing
   "-MAO        - ...My Arse Off
  RTFM          - Read The [Flamin'] Manual!
  WTF           - What The !uck?
  YMMV          - Your Mileage May Vary
  TTFN          - Ta ta For Now
  TTYL          - Talk To You Later

3.3 What is Civ 2:MGE?

This is the Multiplayer Gold Edition of Civilization 2. For under $30
you get the add-on scenario packs and, most importantly, the original
Civ 2, with multiplayer support!

3.4 What are CTP and SMAC?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is a new game designed by Brian Reynolds
which picks up where Civilization left off: on a new planet!
It is currently due for a release in February.
Civilization: Call To Power is another upcoming game from Activision which
is essentially a very new version of Civilization. It's release is
several months away.

4.1 What web sites exist for Civilization II?

Many web sites exist, this is only a short list based on a few postings to
the group. Feel free to contact the FAQ maintainer to have your site added.

* http://www.multimania.com/eyn/
* http://civilization.gamestats.com/
* http://www.civworld.com/
* http://civ2.macplanet.net/

Note: Several of these sites have link sections to even more sites.

You can find opponents for multiplayer games at the following sites.

* http://home.conduitgroup.com/alexr/afpciv/default.htm
* http://www.kwang.org/civleague/
* http://www.zone.com/asp/script/default.asp?Game=CIV2

4.2 Who maintains this FAQ?

Currently by Andrew Krupowicz (kruposki(at)yahoo.com)
Originally by Mike Crowe.

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