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#308125 - 13/03/2008 03:51 A long-term time waster
FireFox31 Offline
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Registered: 20/09/2002
Posts: 2356
Loc: East Coast, USA
I got sucked into an online Civilization-like browser-based game called Travian. Build your village, harvest resources, train troops, join alliances, and attack others. Best part about it is, you have to wait hours for things to happen, so you only need to play maybe 20 minutes a day. Well, unless you're addicted like me.

If anyone's interested in starting, join Server 6 in the South West. We can team up! Just thought I'd pass on my latest time waster.
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FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

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#308128 - 13/03/2008 04:29 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
BAKup Offline
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Registered: 11/11/2001
Posts: 517
Loc: Houston, TX
I just joined Server 6 as BAKup, looks like fun.
--Ben
78GB MkIIa, Dead tuner.

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#308129 - 13/03/2008 05:34 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: BAKup]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
Alright, I'm in... where are you guys at? I'm at -149 -225. We should form an Empeg alliance.
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308136 - 13/03/2008 12:14 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Waterman981]
petteri Offline
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Registered: 02/08/2004
Posts: 314
Loc: Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA
Ok, I'm in. Server 6. I just signed up as "Teutons", later reading that they are best suited for advanced players! Oh, well. Same name as here. I'm at 60|260 on the map.
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#308139 - 13/03/2008 13:54 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
Tim Offline
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Registered: 25/04/2000
Posts: 798
Loc: Arizona
Some of my friends started playing this a few years ago. I didn't really get in to it, but some of them loved it. One of the terms they used to describe it was 'sanctioned griefing'.

Don't get to attached to your village, it will get steamrolled. I think that is why I couldn't get into it.
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#308151 - 13/03/2008 19:14 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: BAKup]
TigerJimmy Offline
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Registered: 15/02/2002
Posts: 804
OK, I'll try it: TigerJimmy @ -55, -261
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#308163 - 13/03/2008 23:38 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
wfaulk Administrator Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 13702
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
We'll see what happens.

(-153 x -219)
Bitt Faulk

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#308165 - 14/03/2008 00:24 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: wfaulk]
Phoenix42 Offline
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Registered: 21/03/2002
Posts: 756
Loc: MA but Irish born
12 x -267

So is there anything for me to do while my Granary is building other then upgrade the surrounding land?
Me thinks I may have to block this at work.

edit:
Just noticed that the time moves faster in this game then I first though.

Edited by Phoenix42 (14/03/2008 00:37)
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#308167 - 14/03/2008 01:08 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Phoenix42]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
The time does move faster than I thought it would too but I'm still waiting hours to get enough resources to upgrade stuff.
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308172 - 14/03/2008 03:18 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Waterman981]
lectric Offline
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Registered: 20/01/2002
Posts: 1981
Loc: Kenner, LA
Server 6 as Lectric, 19x266.
_______ Lectric

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#308202 - 14/03/2008 16:14 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Phoenix42]
TigerJimmy Offline
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Registered: 15/02/2002
Posts: 804
Yep, at least at first, this seems to be a minute or two of effort every couple of hours. Save overnight for bigger projects. Seems like clay is the early bottleneck resource, then it looks like that might switch to iron...
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#308203 - 14/03/2008 16:20 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: TigerJimmy]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
I agree with you. I spent 5 of my gold for the +25% clay production. I'm currently low on lumber, but I do see iron being a problem in the future.

I've got my embassy up to level 2, but you need level 3 to start alliances. Anyone close? I can probably have it tomorrow morning.

Edited by Waterman981 (14/03/2008 17:29)
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308204 - 14/03/2008 17:01 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: TigerJimmy]
TigerJimmy Offline
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Registered: 15/02/2002
Posts: 804
How do you do that? I don't even see gold as a resource anywhere. I could use 250 clay at the moment...
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#308206 - 14/03/2008 17:29 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: TigerJimmy]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
Oops.. should have said +25% clay production. Hit the "Plus" button on the top. Select gold, and select which one you want to activate. There is also descriptions of everything under Advantages. I don't know if I'll ever buy gold, but as long as they give me some for free I'll use it.
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308232 - 15/03/2008 02:37 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
FireFox31 Offline
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Registered: 20/09/2002
Posts: 2356
Loc: East Coast, USA
This is great! Now we can have an empeg alliance! If you're bored at work, log in and build some stuff. Then if you get a chance at night, log in and build some more stuff. Doesn't take much time (until you're addicted).

I'm at (-249|-49) as FireFox31. If anyone needs a resource boost, send me a message and I can send some down. If anyone attacks you, let me know and I will crush them.

Here are some tips:
Read the building, troop, and game info at help.travian.com. Take note of buildings' and troops' prerequisites.

New players can not be attacked for ~7 days. Use that time to build resources and get Barracks and an Embassy.

With an Embassy, you can join an alliance. If you're in an alliance, would-be attackers may leave you alone for fear of counter attack.

It's good to be Gauls. People leave them alone because they have Trappers. Romans are easy to play as. I know nothing about Tutons. Sorry, should have said this earlier.

Watch your neighbors every few days. Some may be inactive (no population growth for a few days). Some may be very active and may pose a threat.

I created a "Travian calculator" in Excel which can help plan what resources you need to get the troops/buildings you want. It's not perfect, but I'll post it here soon.

This is going to be fun!
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FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

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#308238 - 15/03/2008 03:45 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
You've been at this a while! So can you create an alliance for us? Are you sure you want to offer resources? ;\) I'm sure every one of us could use some!
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308242 - 15/03/2008 04:26 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Waterman981]
tonyc Moderator Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 27/06/1999
Posts: 6095
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
A little late joining, but:

tonyc (-125, -237).
- Tony C
my empeg stuff

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#308261 - 15/03/2008 19:40 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Waterman981]
FireFox31 Offline
pooh-bah


Registered: 20/09/2002
Posts: 2356
Loc: East Coast, USA
Ok, I will create an empeg alliance. To join, you will need an Embassy. I will begin sending out invitations on Sunday.

Ah Travian, the time waster that keeps on wasting.
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FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

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#308267 - 15/03/2008 23:39 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
Phoenix42 Offline
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Registered: 21/03/2002
Posts: 756
Loc: MA but Irish born
More time wasting? Would it be wrong to also start on server 2? Given that it has fewer people I presume the game has not been running as long.

Never mind, server 2 is closed, only 1, 5, 6 and 7 are open.

Edited by Phoenix42 (15/03/2008 23:41)
Edit Reason: update
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#308273 - 16/03/2008 05:27 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: Waterman981]
wfaulk Administrator Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 13702
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
 Originally Posted By: Waterman981
Hit the "Plus" button on the top. Select gold, and select which one you want to activate. There is also descriptions of everything under Advantages.

I was reticent to use the free trial for some reason. I guess maybe I thought that they would want some financial info. They don't. Just click on the Plus Trial link and get 35 free gold, which you can then use to increase resource production (amongst a few other things). I can't see any reason not to do it.
Bitt Faulk

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#308276 - 16/03/2008 06:24 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
BAKup Offline
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Registered: 11/11/2001
Posts: 517
Loc: Houston, TX
I've just started my level 1 Embassy, so I'll be able to join the alliance later today.
--Ben
78GB MkIIa, Dead tuner.

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#308282 - 16/03/2008 16:41 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: BAKup]
lectric Offline
pooh-bah


Registered: 20/01/2002
Posts: 1981
Loc: Kenner, LA
I have an embassy, but see no empeg alliance.... As of yet. We ARE talking about server 6, right?
_______ Lectric

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#308283 - 16/03/2008 17:06 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: wfaulk]
tonyc Moderator Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 27/06/1999
Posts: 6095
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 Originally Posted By: wfaulk
I can't see any reason not to do it.

I can sorta see a reason to hold off on doing it, though. Since the production bonuses are percent increases and only last a week, it might be good to wait until production is ramped up. I did already burn 5 gold on +25% clay to see how it worked, but now, I think I'm gonna hold onto mine until the end of my protected period, at least.
- Tony C
my empeg stuff

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#308286 - 16/03/2008 17:40 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: tonyc]
lectric Offline
pooh-bah


Registered: 20/01/2002
Posts: 1981
Loc: Kenner, LA
BTW, Downloading the graphics pack and installing it DOES make things much quicker, as far as screen loads go, plus it takes the load off the servers, helping everyone.
_______ Lectric

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#308291 - 16/03/2008 18:26 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: lectric]
Phoenix42 Offline
old hand


Registered: 21/03/2002
Posts: 756
Loc: MA but Irish born
 Originally Posted By: lectric
I have an embassy, but see no empeg alliance.... As of yet. We ARE talking about server 6, right?


It exists now: http://s6.travian.com/allianz.php?aid=3746
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#308300 - 16/03/2008 21:58 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
Waterman981 Offline
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Registered: 14/02/2002
Posts: 747
Loc: Sandy, UT - USA
I just realized what you did with the alliance name...
"Ensuring Moderated Peace to Enjoy the Game"

Clever!
-Michael

#040103696 in a 1999 Audi A6
Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons

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#308302 - 16/03/2008 23:32 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
Dignan Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 7419
Loc: Vienna, VA
Hmm, this looks like it could be fun.

I'm at -106, -251
Matt

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#308307 - 17/03/2008 03:30 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: tonyc]
FireFox31 Offline
pooh-bah


Registered: 20/09/2002
Posts: 2356
Loc: East Coast, USA
 Quote:
Since the production bonuses are percent increases and only last a week, it might be good to wait until production is ramped up.

This is very true. However, everything is relative. It may take 6 hours to get enough resources for a level 2 land. But by the time you have all level 7 lands, it will still take 6 hours to get a level 8 land. The FAQ shows the costs of every level of land, building, research, troop, etc. I should really polish up my Travian Calculator Excel file to help you all.

 Quote:
I just realized what you did with the alliance name...
"Ensuring Moderated Peace to Enjoy the Game"

Hahaha. Yes, "moderated" meaning "speak softly but carry a big stick."

 Quote:
Just click on the Plus Trial link and get 35 free gold

That's a good tip! People with Plus grow very quickly. Hm, I could use the boost.
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FireFox31
110gig MKIIa (30+80), Eutronix lights, 32 meg stacked RAM, Filener orange gel lens, Greenlights Lit Buttons green set

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#308308 - 17/03/2008 04:02 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
lectric Offline
pooh-bah


Registered: 20/01/2002
Posts: 1981
Loc: Kenner, LA
I have moved. I am now at -262:-84. My new nick is e_lectric. At least I'm now closer to you guys.
_______ Lectric

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#308309 - 17/03/2008 04:10 Re: A long-term time waster [Re: FireFox31]
wfaulk Administrator Offline
carpal tunnel


Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 13702
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
 Originally Posted By: FireFox31
I should really polish up my Travian Calculator Excel file to help you all.
The Greasemonkey Travian Beyond script is pretty cool. (English Translation, but the installation doesn't seem to work correctly this way.)

Edited by wfaulk (17/03/2008 04:20)
Edit Reason: translation
Bitt Faulk

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