Travian game

ElfBane · 02-11-2009, 08:09 AM

A friend of mine in Jacksonville, FL. has talked me into trying the Travian game. The USX server is resetting and will start play this Friday, 13 Feb. Would you IWer's give some input about this game? Mainly, how much of a time eater is it,, and how much time does it take to do the game justice? Thanx!

Bungleau · 02-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Bwahaaahaaahaaa! Abandon all hope, ye who enter!

It's a lot of fun... really. However, I *do* remember playing Travian before showering in the morning... then after showering... then during breaks during the day... then before dinner... after dinner.... before bed... when getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night...

It can be very time-consuming. It can also be a lot of fun. I know Felix, Johnny, and Sever played for a long time, and have played out some games. I gave up... I wanted a life again...

The good news is that you can play for a while and then quit if you feel like it.

There are also a lot of web resources that analyze things in the Travian world, like good plot spaces, competition, and so on.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 02-11-2009, 10:21 AM

So, what is it? Some sort of online RPG or something?

Bungleau · 02-11-2009, 11:03 AM

What's Travian? Officially...

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Travian is a browser game featuring a world with thousands of other real players. One begins the game acting as a chief of a tiny village.

Your goal is to build a world wonder. Or seven of 'em. Or something like that. To ally with people all around the world. Attack and pillage your weaker neighbors... they deserve it. Defend against your weaker neighbors when they get stronger... the weasels.

Games are measured in months. People set up secondary forums to share strategies among their alliances. People defect from one alliance to join another. Weasels. Unless they join your alliance. Smart people.

Sever · 02-11-2009, 11:04 AM

Just say no!

Edit: Ok, some details. Travian is a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog war game, in teh cutesy guise of a friendly, wholesome browser game. If you go into with the preconception that it is casual, you will be eaten alive, and those slightly higher than you will fight over your bones. The politics mirrors the ugliest of real world politics, and it is a full time, life-altering job for those who lead a top alliance.

johnny · 02-11-2009, 02:06 PM

I just ended a server being part of a really good alliance, unfortunately our WW was at level 98 when someone else snatched victory from our grasp, if you have never played this game, you have no idea how frustrating this is. I was like "hell no, i'll never play again....only to register at the newly starting server 4 the next week.

I just can't stop LOL

Oh...for those who still wanna play some harmless fun browsergames, check out The West.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 02-11-2009, 02:15 PM

Gee, johnny has more than one addictive tendency!?

Who would have guessed!?

..got a pick on him when I can..

johnny · 02-11-2009, 02:27 PM

Yeah, i not only love beer

The West is a Wild West roleplaying-ish type of game, at least that's how they present themselves. I also still play Tribal Wars on 6 different worlds, and have a girlfriend who needs looking after in Second Life. I've never been more busy in my life, maybe i should quit my job so i can spend more time at the PC.

02-11-2009, 08:09 AM	#1
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Travian game A friend of mine in Jacksonville, FL. has talked me into trying the Travian game. The USX server is resetting and will start play this Friday, 13 Feb. Would you IWer's give some input about this game? Mainly, how much of a time eater is it,, and how much time does it take to do the game justice? Thanx! __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 02-11-2009 at 02:02 PM. Reason: more content

02-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Travian game Bwahaaahaaahaaa! Abandon all hope, ye who enter! It's a lot of fun... really. However, I do remember playing Travian before showering in the morning... then after showering... then during breaks during the day... then before dinner... after dinner.... before bed... when getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night... It can be very time-consuming. It can also be a lot of fun. I know Felix, Johnny, and Sever played for a long time, and have played out some games. I gave up... I wanted a life again... The good news is that you can play for a while and then quit if you feel like it. There are also a lot of web resources that analyze things in the Travian world, like good plot spaces, competition, and so on. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Travian game So, what is it? Some sort of online RPG or something? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

02-11-2009, 11:04 AM	#5
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Re: Travian game Just say no! Edit: Ok, some details. Travian is a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog war game, in teh cutesy guise of a friendly, wholesome browser game. If you go into with the preconception that it is casual, you will be eaten alive, and those slightly higher than you will fight over your bones. The politics mirrors the ugliest of real world politics, and it is a full time, life-altering job for those who lead a top alliance. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Last edited by Sever; 02-11-2009 at 11:10 AM.

02-11-2009, 02:06 PM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Re: Travian game I just ended a server being part of a really good alliance, unfortunately our WW was at level 98 when someone else snatched victory from our grasp, if you have never played this game, you have no idea how frustrating this is. I was like "hell no, i'll never play again....only to register at the newly starting server 4 the next week. I just can't stop LOL Oh...for those who still wanna play some harmless fun browsergames, check out The West. __________________

02-11-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Travian game Gee, johnny has more than one addictive tendency!? Who would have guessed!? ..got a pick on him when I can.. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

02-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#8
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Re: Travian game Yeah, i not only love beer The West is a Wild West roleplaying-ish type of game, at least that's how they present themselves. I also still play Tribal Wars on 6 different worlds, and have a girlfriend who needs looking after in Second Life. I've never been more busy in my life, maybe i should quit my job so i can spend more time at the PC. __________________

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