TechSamurai
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I have had Carc for a while now, but I have only played a few (local) games, and I am still figuring it all out.
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Carcassonne iPhone/iTouch
- Thread starter AstroLad
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PROTIPS FOR NEW CARC PLAYERS
-You can play an unlimited amount of friend games at one time.
-All friend games are asynchronous so whenever it's your turn you'll get a notification or you can go to the games menu to see the badges so you know where your game is at.
-To get to the Games menu from the home screen go to Normal Game --> Resume Game.
-To get to the Games menu from a game hit the Gear icon then Pause (this doesn't actually "pause" anything since the games are always "paused" in the sense that they are asynchronous; it just takes you to the menu).
-The games menu will show you both your current invitations (sent & received) and your current games.
-Received Invitations: To join a game, simply click on it under your invitations. You can then "reject" the invite if you wish or just stay there and wait for it to start otherwise (you don't actually have to literally wait there -- ASYNCHRONOUS!)
-Sending Invitations: Normal Game --> Internet --> Play with Friends. Add via either email or from your current friends list. Note that you need an email address to add someone and can't just add by username. Note also you can start a game before everyone has arrived if you don't want to wait. It will just kick them out of the game.
-Badges: There are little badges next to each game. The wood-colored one means new activity such as a turn or someone joining. The green one means it's your turn.
-Notifications: You should also get alerts even out of game when it is your turn or when you've been invited (but check the Games menu periodically just in case).
-Internet Quickplay: Been a while but I'm pretty sure this is still 2p-only and not asynchronous. Friends is pretty much the way to go unless you want the more hardcore competition.
-Rules: If you need a refresher here is the pretty Rio Grande manual: http://www.riograndegames.com/uploads/Game/Game_48_gameRules.pdf.
EDIT:
-Timing: Play games at your leisure. Some games take a day, some take a week. Try to get in at least a turn or two a day if you can but that's about it (the more turns the better though of course!)
-Chat: After other players have seen the final score and exited the game, they can no longer see the chat even if you still type in it.
Think that's most of the basics, let me know if you have any questions.
-You can play an unlimited amount of friend games at one time.
-All friend games are asynchronous so whenever it's your turn you'll get a notification or you can go to the games menu to see the badges so you know where your game is at.
-To get to the Games menu from the home screen go to Normal Game --> Resume Game.
-To get to the Games menu from a game hit the Gear icon then Pause (this doesn't actually "pause" anything since the games are always "paused" in the sense that they are asynchronous; it just takes you to the menu).
-The games menu will show you both your current invitations (sent & received) and your current games.
-Received Invitations: To join a game, simply click on it under your invitations. You can then "reject" the invite if you wish or just stay there and wait for it to start otherwise (you don't actually have to literally wait there -- ASYNCHRONOUS!)
-Sending Invitations: Normal Game --> Internet --> Play with Friends. Add via either email or from your current friends list. Note that you need an email address to add someone and can't just add by username. Note also you can start a game before everyone has arrived if you don't want to wait. It will just kick them out of the game.
-Badges: There are little badges next to each game. The wood-colored one means new activity such as a turn or someone joining. The green one means it's your turn.
-Notifications: You should also get alerts even out of game when it is your turn or when you've been invited (but check the Games menu periodically just in case).
-Internet Quickplay: Been a while but I'm pretty sure this is still 2p-only and not asynchronous. Friends is pretty much the way to go unless you want the more hardcore competition.
-Rules: If you need a refresher here is the pretty Rio Grande manual: http://www.riograndegames.com/uploads/Game/Game_48_gameRules.pdf.
EDIT:
-Timing: Play games at your leisure. Some games take a day, some take a week. Try to get in at least a turn or two a day if you can but that's about it (the more turns the better though of course!)
-Chat: After other players have seen the final score and exited the game, they can no longer see the chat even if you still type in it.
Think that's most of the basics, let me know if you have any questions.
It's actually super easy once you have the friends list. Thankfully mine is 50+ at least 30 of whom are active :lolBrakara said:
edit: that was a fun game too; we all got into that big-ass field. me and rc213 had a barnburner also -- came down to a single point (which happens more often than you think)!
I'm playing my first two games right now, but I'm sure I can handle some more. My current friendslist is ... let's say managable and I'd like to change that. So if you want to earn some easy ELO points pm me your mail address or leave a post in this thread and I'll get back to you.
TechSamurai
Neo Member
Downloading the updated 2.0 version right now! Native iPad support finally! Unfortunately no mention of Gamecenter support...
TechSamurai
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dejan said:I've send a bunch of pms to you guys. Need more friends on my list like now.
I just did the same, my friends list on Carc and gamecenter are too empty...although I do like being in first place...
Squirrel Killer
Member
Ok, I'm an idiot, how do I set up an avatar image?
TechSamurai
Neo Member
Squirrel Killer said:
It is semi-hidden. Click on Internet (Under Normal Game), then click on the gear next to your name, edit, then click on the (blank) avatar.
I've only played 25 games? Man, gotta fix that - kennah@me.com
^^^^ Haha, best quote from my game with TouchMyBox (I didn't know he was new to the game) "Why didn't I get any points for that city!?"
^^^^ Haha, best quote from my game with TouchMyBox (I didn't know he was new to the game) "Why didn't I get any points for that city!?"
ditto for adding me (risottoball) if i'm missing. i'm culling my list of inactives.
that about seals my getting an ipad 2g as a "gift" to the household.
holy! the avatars are so clear now. is that you (and atb)? why's astro's avatar like a completely terrifying version of his gaf one? airbrian's is more incomprehensible than ever.mehdi_san said:
that about seals my getting an ipad 2g as a "gift" to the household.
Oh yeah, one other tidbit for newcomers: From the main menu tap the little letter icon in the bottom left and that will lead you to a news link which allows you to download the 8-bit Frank from the game The Incident. You can use him as a CPU character and he has neat little 8-bit tiles.
I am getting so screwed on city pieces it's not even funny. Think I've gotten 80% road draws. Then I need literally one of 8 available city pieces and get 0. Finished last in like 3 out of my last 5 multi games. :lol
I QUIT FUCK THIS SHIT IM GONNA GO PLAY ANGRY BIRDS
I QUIT FUCK THIS SHIT IM GONNA GO PLAY ANGRY BIRDS
N Coward Parody
Member
Hey folks, feel free to PM me and I'll add you to my friends list. Haven't played this game in months but wouldn't mind getting back in. Man I wish they updated their friend system...