ME-PBM Game Types PBM starts many different types of ME-PBM games: single-player games, multi-player (or team) games, and grudge games. Single player and grudge games are available in either two or three week turn-arounds. Single Player Games Generally, a single-player game will consist of players joining by themselves. In some cases we'll permit two players to join together in such games, but we usually separate these players geographically (or by allegiance) so that the potential cooperative advantage is minimized. Furthermore, one of the two players is usually new to ME-PBM. In rare cases, we might permit three players to join together, but only if each plays a nation with a different allegiance. Multi-Player Games A multi-player game will consist of players joining in teams of three to five (i.e. teams of 3,3,4=10, 5,5=10, etc). In some instances we might place a single player, or a two-player team, in such games in order to balance out the ten nations for each side (i.e. teams of 3,3,3,1=10, 4,4,2=10, 5,4,1=10, etc). In such cases, those players are usually more experienced players and/or previous game winners. The reason for the five-player limit is to ensure that no 'team' on one side is able to dominate simply because of its size. Teams of six to nine may split into separate games or they may split into separate teams on separate sides of the same game, but they may not play in the same game/side. Grudge Games A grudge-game will consist of ten players, joining as a team, facing a similar ten-player team. Positions can be pre-selected by the team. In rare cases, and only in grudge-games, we might allow one player to play two positions in order to complete the ten-player team. PBM takes care of securing the necessary five Neutral positions. Alternative Grudge Games An alternative to the standard grudge-game: Game will consist of 12 players, joining as a team, facing a similar 12-player team. Positions can be pre-selected by the team. In rare cases, and only in grudge-games, we might allow one player to play two positions in order to complete the ten-player team. PBM takes care of deviding up the five Neutral positions, 2 Per Side with the 5th one not in the game to keep the 12 v 12 Balance. Home - 1650 - 2950 - Fourth Age - Nations - Map - Samples - Download - FAQ - Prices - Email