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User:Smowy

2007-09-24T15:15:24Z

Smowy:

==General Info==

The populous reincarnated cat. Some people think he's great, the rest go silent when he proves them wrong. Some people think it's funny to say "omg dogs pwn" then sign off when he agrees with them.

==xXx==

He joined xXx as a Member. Later, one of the xXx council members became inactive. He was winning the council poll (2 votes) when xetoss was suddenly put in the council, apparently because he was a moderator already.

Recently, Pharoah left the clan and Skylo chose Smowy to fill his place in the council.

Doubling

2007-09-02T20:40:48Z

Smowy:

"Doubling" is the term used to describe a player who is attacked by two enemies at the same time. For example, your ally could have fallen and it's just you versus two of your enemies. They're both allies. They both attack you from different sides simultaneously making it extremely hard to fight off and recover from.

==Is Doubling Frowned Upon?==

It depends. It varies from player to player. Many think that doubling is favoured by noobs. Some see doubling as a quick way of finishing off the enemy and ending the game. However, if two players are to double an opponent they are expected to do it fairly and not to antagonise their target by gloating or insulting them.

Then again, many think (correctly) that the people who complain of doubling are noobs. You should not complain of doubling unless the teams were purposely set to be grossly unfair. Most games are played with teams and if you can't handle doubling then you probably shouldn't be playing. Find a 1v1 game or politely ask for a 1v1. If they say no, deal with it.

==Should I Double?==

Well, unless agreed before the game has started, you have every right to. If you or your enemy are struggling, it is best to offer help first, by saying "should I stay out?" or "you ok?" If they want you to help, go for it. Be wary that if there is an enemy that is not being attacked atall, he may build up and side you.
Also, be aware that some people may quit if doubled (which annoyingly, can cause their ally to quit if he's still alive as well) so you may want to make sure you aren't playing with an infamous quitter before you conisder doubling.

[[Category:Phrases]]

Camping

2007-09-02T20:39:32Z

Smowy:

[[Camping]] is phrase said in [[Populous]]. It means that you are not attacking, only defending. This could mean that your [[Shaman]] is in a [[Guard Tower]] most of the time and defending non-stop. It can also mean that you attack with a spell then walk off again.

There is nothing wrong with [[Camping]] except that your enemy hates it. This can lead to [[backdoor]]s and forcing them another way into the base. Soon they will break in, so remember not to get in the [[Camping]] position it's not pretty.

Often Confused with hanging back to recover after a vicious attack. Attacking without defense is way too risky and time often needs to be set aside to recover defenses and retrain lost men. The trick is knowing how to recover quickly so you do not waste far too much time in defense. If too long is spent camping, the enemy will no-doubt win.

==How Do I know If I/Someone Else Is Camping?==

At the beginning, it is hard to tell between waiting to side someone, or camping. Here is a guide that should hopefully help you.

'''Did He Side?''' If he sided, then it is generally not called camping.

'''Did He Attempt To Attack Your Main Base?''' If he left his base in an attempt to destroys yours, he is not camping.

'''Did He Turn On Swamp And Use It To Block Pathways, With No Intention Of Removing Them?''' If so, he's a definite camper, one of the worst kinds

'''If You Sided Him, Did He Protest?''' Most campers find Backdooring and Sidedooring an unthinkably noobish act.

'''Did He Have An Excuse To Why He Was Camping?''' Most campers have bad excuses, like they're still building or charging up spells.

'''Did He Use Landbridge To Make More Land, And To Cut You Off?''' Especially on skirmish, if he makes a cliff going along the entrance to his base, that's camping.

'''Did He Put His Shaman In A Tower?''' This is a key camping technique, and generally used to gain a height advantage and Lightning any coming shamans.

==How To Break A Camp==

There are many ways to break a camp, but mostly consist of using other debatable tactics.

'''Sideing''' Sideing usually works, since they're at the other end of their base and takes away their height advantage. If they don't have any troops, you can attack with warriors one end, shaman the other. They'll go for the shaman naturally, but lose a good deal of braves if you keep them occupied.

'''Doubling''' Doubling also works, and you can side double as well (one sides and goes that way, the other through the front)

'''Dodging''' Of course, you can also attempt to dodge their lightnings, possibly with ghosts. This is generally unsuccessful, even if they use up all their lights they will be able to blast you at the range you can lightning them.

[[Category:Phrases]]

Sidedooring

2007-09-02T20:38:27Z

Smowy:

[[image:Sidedoor.jpg|thumb|185px|A Blue [[Shaman]] Sidedooring Using [[Landbridge]]]]

Sidedooring or Sideoor is a technique used very commonly in the Populous Multiplayer. Although it is not used by the computer opponents in the Single Player version of the game the player can choose to Sidedoor the computer opponent if they want to.

It is made to attack and catch the enemy by suprise. It is a very common strategy used among the more experienced players of the Populous Multiplayer. It is constructed by making [[Landbridge]]'s or [[Flatten]] to connect some part of the opponents base. Usaually a [[Shaman]] is used to create or defend and attack through a Sidedoor. Annother sidedoor mostly uncommon is by using an alternate route form the map to reach the opponent's base while keeping them busy.

If succesful the Sidedoor could become a critical factor in the game.

==Defending Sidedoor's==

The most effictive way to defend a Sidedoor from an opponent can be achieved with a Shaman and a few [[Firewarrior]]'s and [[Warrior]]'s Sidedoor's can also be defended by placing [[Firewarrior]]s in [[Guard Tower]]'s or making them guard around the Sidedoor. [[Warrior]]'s can also be used to fend off enemy attacks from [[Firewarrior]]'s or [[Warrior]]'s.

==Should I Sidedoor?==
Unless agreed before the game, yes. It can turn the tables of a fight, but beware, you may be doubled while attackingf your enemy through the side by both enemies. You have no right to complain if they do, what they're doing is at the same level as what you are.

[[Category:Phrases]]

Talk:Camping

2007-09-02T20:36:13Z

Smowy: Added Sections

Added Sections: How Do I Know If I/He Is Camping, How To Break A Camp. [[User:Smowy|Smowy]] 21:36, 2 September 2007 (BST)

Talk:Camping

2007-09-02T20:35:50Z

Smowy:

Added Sections: How Do I Know If I/He Is Camping, How To Break A Camp.

Camping

2007-09-02T20:35:21Z

Smowy:

[[Camping]] is phrase said in [[Populous]]. It means that you are not attacking, only defending. This could mean that your [[Shaman]] is in a [[Guard Tower]] most of the time and defending non-stop. It can also mean that you attack with a spell then walk off again.

There is nothing wrong with [[Camping]] except that your enemy hates it. This can lead to [[backdoor]]s and forcing them another way into the base. Soon they will break in, so remember not to get in the [[Camping]] position it's not pretty.

Often Confused with hanging back to recover after a vicious attack. Attacking without defense is way too risky and time often needs to be set aside to recover defenses and retrain lost men. The trick is knowing how to recover quickly so you do not waste far too much time in defense. If too long is spent camping, the enemy will no-doubt win.

'''How Do I know If I/Someone Else Is Camping?''''

At the beginning, it is hard to tell between waiting to side someone, or camping. Here is a guide that should hopefully help you.

'''Did He Side?''' If he sided, then it is generally not called camping.

'''Did He Attempt To Attack Your Main Base?''' If he left his base in an attempt to destroys yours, he is not camping.

'''Did He Turn On Swamp And Use It To Block Pathways, With No Intention Of Removing Them?''' If so, he's a definite camper, one of the worst kinds

'''If You Sided Him, Did He Protest?''' Most campers find Backdooring and Sidedooring an unthinkably noobish act.

'''Did He Have An Excuse To Why He Was Camping?''' Most campers have bad excuses, like they're still building or charging up spells.

'''Did He Use Landbridge To Make More Land, And To Cut You Off?''' Especially on skirmish, if he makes a cliff going along the entrance to his base, that's camping.

'''Did He Put His Shaman In A Tower?''' This is a key camping technique, and generally used to gain a height advantage and Lightning any coming shamans.

'''How To Break A Camp'''

There are many ways to break a camp, but mostly consist of using other debatable tactics.

'''Sideing''' Sideing usually works, since they're at the other end of their base and takes away their height advantage. If they don't have any troops, you can attack with warriors one end, shaman the other. They'll go for the shaman naturally, but lose a good deal of braves if you keep them occupied.

'''Doubling''' Doubling also works, and you can side double as well (one sides and goes that way, the other through the front)

'''Dodging''' Of course, you can also attempt to dodge their lightnings, possibly with ghosts. This is generally unsuccessful, even if they use up all their lights they will be able to blast you at the range you can lightning them.

[[Category:Phrases]]

Talk:Doubling

2007-09-02T20:22:50Z

Smowy:

'''Requires Rewritting'''

Article is poorley written and its desireablity needs to be improved. As I am not on the mm now a days I cant really put up some thing good. [[User:Mighty volcano|Mighty Volcano]] 16:45, 4 August 2007 (BST)

You really need someone that knows a lot about doubling, maybe has a picture of 2 shamans destroying one base. --[[User:TedTycoon|TedTycoon]] 19:13, 3 August 2007 (BST)

Hmmm..
Yeah but the main thing is people here like to write about old EA players or about them selves. So re writting will not happen in the near future. Ted i think you need to some how change thew sysstem of editing here. Some ideas from wiki's wookiepedia. never seen a better wikia than wookiepedia. Like improvement drive and stuff like that. I will also make a topic tommorow or the next day in the forums about the wiki and the requirement of writers and editors. [[User:Mighty volcano|Mighty Volcano]] 16:45, 4 August 2007 (BST)

Added new section: Should I Double? [[User:Smowy|Smowy]] 21:22, 2 September 2007 (BST)

Talk:Doubling

2007-09-02T20:22:33Z

Smowy:

Doubling

2007-09-02T20:20:44Z

Smowy:

"Doubling" is the term used to describe a player who is attacked by two enemies at the same time. For example, your ally could have fallen and it's just you versus two of your enemies. They're both allies. They both attack you from different sides simultaneously making it extremely hard to fight off and recover from.

'''Is Doubling Frowned Upon?'''

It depends. It varies from player to player. Many think that doubling is favoured by noobs. Some see doubling as a quick way of finishing off the enemy and ending the game. However, if two players are to double an opponent they are expected to do it fairly and not to antagonise their target by gloating or insulting them.

Then again, many think (correctly) that the people who complain of doubling are noobs. You should not complain of doubling unless the teams were purposely set to be grossly unfair. Most games are played with teams and if you can't handle doubling then you probably shouldn't be playing. Find a 1v1 game or politely ask for a 1v1. If they say no, deal with it.

'''Should I Double?'''

Well, unless agreed before the game has started, you have every right to. If you or your enemy are struggling, it is best to offer help first, by saying "should I stay out?" or "you ok?" If they want you to help, go for it. Be wary that if there is an enemy that is not being attacked atall, he may build up and side you.
Also, be aware that some people may quit if doubled (which annoyingly, can cause their ally to quit if he's still alive as well) so you may want to make sure you aren't playing with an infamous quitter before you conisder doubling.

[[Category:Phrases]]

Doubling

2007-09-02T20:18:54Z

Smowy:

"Doubling" is the term used to describe a player who is attacked by two enemies at the same time. For example, your ally could have fallen and it's just you versus two of your enemies. They're both allies. They both attack you from different sides simultaneously making it extremely hard to fight off and recover from.

'''Is Doubling Frowned Upon?'''

It depends. It varies from player to player. Many think that doubling is favoured by noobs. Some see doubling as a quick way of finishing off the enemy and ending the game. However, if two players are to double an opponent they are expected to do it fairly and not to antagonise their target by gloating or insulting them.

Then again, many think (correctly) that the people who complain of doubling are noobs. You should not complain of doubling unless the teams were purposely set to be grossly unfair. Most games are played with teams and if you can't handle doubling then you probably shouldn't be playing. Find a 1v1 game or politely ask for a 1v1. If they say no, deal with it.

'''Should I Double?'''
Well, unless agreed before the game has started, you have every right to. If you or your enemy are struggling, it is best to offer help first, by saying "should I stay out?" or "you ok?" If they want you to help, go for it. Be wary that if there is an enemy that is not being attacked atall, he may build up and side you.
Also, be aware that some people may quit if doubled (which annoyingly, can cause their ally to quit if he's still alive as well) so you may want to make sure you aren't playing with an infamous quitter before you conisder doubling.

[[Category:Phrases]]

User:Smowy

2007-08-12T20:17:09Z

Smowy:

==General Info==

The populous reincarnated cat. Some people think he's great, the rest go silent when he proves them wrong. Some people think it's funny to say "omg dogs pwn" then sign off when he agrees with them.

==Smowy's part in Asgard==
He spent a six week period in asgard as a recruit, but was turned down due to the large age and point distance between him and a majority of the members. Nonetheless, he enjoyed the experience, and continues to play in the hope of one day reapplying when he has more of a chance.

==New clan==

He joined xXx as a Member. Later, one of the xXx council members became inactive. He was winning the council poll (2 votes) when xetoss was suddenly put in the council, apparently because he was a moderator already.

Recently, Pharoah left the clan and Skylo chose Smowy to fill his place in the council.

User:Smowy

2007-08-11T20:20:53Z

Smowy:

The populous reincarnated cat.

Dead Sea

2007-08-11T20:09:28Z

Smowy:

Dead see is a level with high ground. There are several stone heads containing Angel of death and volcano. However, most people rush on this level. If they don't you should build spread out because of earthqaukes power on such high ground.

Craters

2007-08-11T20:04:53Z

Smowy:

One of the levels in The BEgining Mappack. You start on a small island, when you're shaman appears she creates a small peice of land connecting you to your island. Tree farming is popular on this level, since you have limited trees. There are islands which you can use to connect to your enemies islands, as well as a large island in the mkiddle with a stone head that contains volcano. The islands which you can connect to to get to your enemies have stone heads on them which contain either erode or firestorm

== Strategy ==
Here is a strategy to craters. Farm trees and convert people, and build as much as you can. When you reach a certain amount of people (I use 20) stop converting and charge landbridge. Some people convert less, some more. Fill in the land around your reincarnation site, that should give you some more building space. Now focus on getting to the islands so you can get to the enemy. Some people use a ramp from a large hill, but if your enemy is on the other side there is a special tower location to get there in one landbridge. Until you learn it, just make more land until you reach. If you do not make a ramp, you can make more land behind that hill to connect to the mini island. After you've connected, you can connect to the larger island with the volcano stone head. Get some firewarriors for defence, some earthqaukes charged and go in and attack.

==Rushing==
It is possible to win very quickly if you make a warrior hut at the start, a lightning, a few landbridges and maybe an earthqauke. If you connect to the hill and do not fill in your base, then kill the enemy shaman, connect to them and send warriors in.

[[User:Smowy|Smowy]] 21:04, 11 August 2007 (BST)

The Dakini's Revenge

2007-07-08T20:43:20Z

Smowy:

'''Populous 3: The Dakini's Revenge''' is a fan-made pack of additional levels for [[Single Player]]. The pack is currently in very early production but is planned to be a thrilling success.

==Features==

*The player will play as the [[Tribes#Dakini|Dakini]] tribe instead of the [[Tribes#Ikani|blue tribe]].
*25 completly new levels with new, harder AI.
*A whole new storyline about the [[Tribes#Dakini|Dakini tribe]].
*The pack will be slightly more difficult than [[The Beginning]] and [[Undiscovered Worlds]] but easier than [[Age of Chaos]].

==Staff==

*[[Suleiman]] - Producer / Map Maker / AI Scripting / Webmaster
*Zeyta - Executive Producer / Map Maker
*Kurtangle - Designer
*RandoMiser - Scripting
*[[User:TedTycoon|TedTycoon]] - Map Maker / Graphics Specialist
*Spellecaste - Tester
*Da-Sanko - Tester
*[[Smowy]] - Tester

==See Also==

*[[The Beginning|Populous 3: The Beginning]]
*[[Undiscovered Worlds|Populous 3: Undiscovered Worlds]]
*[[Age of Chaos|Populous 3: Age of Chaos]]
*[[Tribes#Dakini|Dakini Tribe]]

==External Links==

*[http://www.populous4.co.nr The Dakini's Revenge Website]
*[http://www.godsofdestruction.com/dakinisrevenge/ The Dakini's Revenge Forum]

User:Adz

2007-05-01T19:11:38Z

Smowy:

One of the most attractive players in the populous reincarnated matchmaker.

He once posted a application in asgard. He, suddenly quit, thoghu close to his point target and very close to being a member. Some say he thought asgard would turn him down after making the howl vs suleiman poll, which everyone seemed to dislike (especially hundredth, saying he thought it was 'ghey')
After a few weeks adz reapplied, saying hed only bother if he got a 100% yes. Hundredth denied him that, so he gave up.

Solar System

2007-02-22T17:48:25Z

Smowy:

[[Image:SolarSystem.PNG|thumb|300px|left|The Solar System]]
The Solar System is the level selection on [[Single Player]]. It shows every planet/level and how they orbit another, the ring colour shows weather that level or group of levels have been done or not.

The last level: [[The Beginning]] does not show up as a hole indent on the level selection panel, it is also the only level not on a planet. Instead, it takes part in the heavens, where the tribes are first told to be 'moving through the heavens like a plague'

Rush

2006-12-31T18:22:07Z

Smowy:

Rushing is a common tactic in populous, and can be reffered to as brave blasting as well. Many people frown upon it, but other embrace it.
basicly, it is sending in your shaman at the very begining to destroy all the braves causing the opposing team to lose.
If you attempt to rush and fail, it handicaps you majorly for the rest of the game

rushing can also mean going in very quickly with an Earthqauke. This is widely used, and not at all disrespected. Rushing is a common tactic on Face off.

Two on Two

2006-12-31T18:09:33Z

Smowy:

Two on Two is a four player map. The teams must always be top Versus Bottom, since there are two major islands, and on one is blue and red, and the other is yellow and green.

In between the two major islands are two smaller islands withstone heads. Blue and yellow Get angel of death, and red and green get teleport. You must bridge onto these islands. At the begining of the level, people usually charge land bridge as fast as they can so they can be the first person on the island. When you get onto the island, it is best to build a gaurd tower. Then put some firewarriors on the island. When your ready, get 6 people to worship the stone head. There is no way to backdoor on this level, so if you get the hill it helps alot. If your ally gets the hill and you dont, or the other way round, you or they can get inside the tower and lightning the enemy shaman.

If you dont capture the hill, however, you xcan retake it by firestorming while your ally kills your other enemies shaman.

Angel of death and teleport seem eqaully good spells, but teleport may be a little better because you can suddenly appear in the enemies base and volcano them. however, it is also damaging if you overwhelm your enemy with angels of death, meaning their shaman gets killed and cant cast any more ghost armies.