Thread: Off-site Simulator Games

Off-site simulator games

What are these?

These are simulators off of Bulbagarden which allow two or more players to participate in a game where logic and/or strategy is needed to succeed. They allow you to challenge other human players around the world and more importantly, directly challenge other users here on Bulbagarden.

How can I play?

Each simulator has different requirements to play. Some will allow you to play as a guest while others will require signing up with an email address. Each simulator is free to play. You'll be able to find specific details on each one below.

Within this thread, you may state that you are looking to play certain a certain game(s) as well as providing any usernames that you may have for the simulators.

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Chess

chess.com is a simulator which allows you to play with chess with other players by either directly challenging them or randomly finding an opponent.

• Requires to sign up.
• Has gameplay instructions and lessons for those new to Chess.
• Turn-based mode means that a game doesn't have to be finished in one sitting; you and your opponent can resume the game at a later point in time.

For instructions on how to use the site, you may find them here as well as FAQs here.

Checkers

Checkers is a simulator which allows you to play checkers with other players by either directly challenging them or randomly finding an opponent.

• Doesn't require players to sign up, though signing up will make them more easily identifiable.
• Has gameplay instructions.
• Games are always finished in one sitting with a time limit.

For instructions on how to play, you may find them here. To challenge someone, you need to be in the same room as they are, which you choose after signing in with a username or a guest account. Just find their name in the list, click on it and then click on the "Challenge" button.

Battleships

Battleships is a simulator which allows you to play battleships with other players by directly challenging them.

• Requires to sign up.
• Different turn times means that a game doesn't have to be finished in one sitting; you and your opponent can resume the game at a later point in time.

Instructions

To challenge another player, go to their profile (you can see their name on the Online list at the bottom of the screen) and click on "Challenge". Choose a mode (assume Traditional - Classic as the standard) and a turn time. 'Rapid' means both players have a minute to make moves, 'Casual' means both players have one day to make moves and 'Long term' means both players have a week to make moves.

If someone has challenged you, next to the 'Profile' link you will see that you have a new unread message which is shown as the number of unread messages you currently have. In the message there will be a link saying "Click here to battle." Click it to accept the challenge.

After challenging someone, or accepting a challenge, you will now be asked to place your ships. You can drag and drop the ships onto the board. If you see a red border around a ship, it means you cannot place the ship at that location. This depends on the game mode you are playing, for example, in Traditional game modes, you must leave a gap between your ships. The Start Battle button will appear when all your ships have been placed in valid locations!

The next screen you see will be the play screen, or game screen. On the left is your Attack Board. When the Attack Board border is green it is your turn and you can attack by clicking on it. When you hit an enemy ship, you will see an explosion on that square. If you miss, you will see a splash. You win when you have destroyed all 5 of the enemy ships.

The board on the right is the Status Board. It displays the status of your own ships. If all of your ships are completely hit, you will lose the battle.

Players will keep taking turns to attack enemy ships until one player wins. Your screen will automatically update if your opponent has made a turn, so there is no need to refresh the page.

iSketch

iSketch is a simulator that allows two or more players to play in which one player is given a word and they have to draw something that represents that word, while the other players have to correctly guess what the word is. It is very similar to Pictionary.

• Doesn't require to sign up; you can choose a nickname and it will remember it.
• Has gameplay instructions.
• You can create your own room and limit the number of people who can access it.
• Games are always finished in one sitting with a time limit, though players can continue on with their game if someone joins or leaves.

Instructions on how to play may be found here.

Epicmafia

Epicmafia is a real-time mafia simulator played through an IM-like service. Most games have a real-time length of 10-30 minutes and are played under known setups.

When you log in, you'll automatically be sent to the Lobby. There are four tabs - 'Join Game', 'Find Game', 'Create Game', and 'Rules'. When you are viewing the 'Join Game' tab, you'll see four tabs showing four kinds of Lobbies: Training Lobby, Competitive Lobby, Sandbox Lobby, and Games Lobby.

Training Lobby is for beginners and general play. Here you can find ranked or unranked games. Unranked games have unlimited access, and it is possible to establish private rooms with password-access. Ranked games are rationed -- every day you receive 5 hearts, with 1 heart granting access to one ranked game. Ranked games reward winners with points. Win enough points and you can play in the Competitive Lobby, which consists of more advanced ranked games. You should play Unranked games before playing Ranked ones.
Sandbox Lobby is entirely unranked and contains more roles than typical setups. Games Lobby hosts non-mafia games.

Beware that being inactive will get you kicked out of games. When the timer for phase changing hits, you must have selected a vote or a night action target. If you don't, then you will be kicked out. If you do not want to vote for anyone or use your action, you must choose 'No one' for your vote/target.

'Find Game' lets you pick from an established setup for a new mafia game. 'Create Game' allows you to choose the roles for a new game.

There are roles that are Epicmafia which cannot function in forum mafia. Information on roles of Epicmafia can be found here.

• Requires signing up. (Note: Confirming the account could be delayed.)
• Has gameplay instructions, and a full guide to the roles used for the games.
• You can create your own mafia game, and limit the number of people who can access it. When you make a game, you can set a password. Each game gains a unique link so that you can share with those that you want to play with.
• Phases have time limits, and inactive players are automatically kicked out at the end of each phase.

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BMGf Username	Chess	Checkers	Battleships	iSketch	Epicmafia	Diplomacy
Iteru	Iteru	Iteru	Iteru	Iteru
Paperhorse	Paperhorse	Paperhorse	Paperhorse		Paperhorse
Octy				Octy
J J M	Jamus23		Jamus
yourlilemogirl				Taydbear
Phoenicks	Phoenicks				Phoenicks
Mintaka	minbmgf				mintaka
Catspring					murrica
TheMissingno.	TheMissingno
Mutie	Feralize				Feralize
Gama					drifthunter	drifthunter
HumanDawn					Humonity
Stahl					Vesna
Midorikawa					Midorikawa
Parma					Linfa
m0ckingbird20	m0ckingbird20	m0ckingbird20	m0ckingbird20	m0ckingbird20	m0ckingbird20
GengarWithSunglasses					GengarWithSunglasses
FinalArcadia					ArcadiaArclight
Master Mew					MasterMew
Mijzelffan					Mijzelffan
GliscorMan					GliscorMan

If you'd like any usernames to be added/removed from the table, just mention or PM @Mintaka;.

iSketch and Chess!

But not even close to relatively soon because my life is in shambles

Battleships
iSketch
Checkers

I'll be hosting an iSketch room tonight at 10pm GMT+1 if anyone would like to join me.

I'm also up for playing a game of Battleships or Checkers with anyone who would like to be my opponent.

And the room is up! Those who want to play, look out for myself and others in Iteru's Room.

@Tsutarja @Croag @Meron @yourlilemogirl @PkmnGreen @Soulmaster

I'm going to be doing another iSketch room tonight if you'd like to play. Same time of 10pm GMT+1 (just over 5 hours away). It was really fun playing with you guys last time!

I've also updated the table with JJM's details on Chess and Battleships.

Originally Posted by Iteru

@Tsutarja; @Croag; @Meron; @yourlilemogirl; @PkmnGreen; @Soulmaster;

I'm going to be doing another iSketch room tonight if you'd like to play. Same time of 10pm GMT+1 (just over 5 hours away). It was really fun playing with you guys last time!

I've also updated the table with JJM's details on Chess and Battleships.

Cool I'll be there :)
And you forgot the semicolon so I added them And Saty was also there but oh well

I'll be there, and can I join the other games too? :3

Originally Posted by Soulmaster

And you forgot the semicolon so I added them And Saty was also there but oh well

Oops, forgot about them. Thanks for adding them in!
Saty is unmentionable so :/

Originally Posted by PkmnGreen

I'll be there, and can I join the other games too? :3

Yep, anyone can play the games if they like.

Anyone want to play Battleships any time now?

Originally Posted by J J M

Anyone want to play Battleships any time now?

I will.

Iteru's room is up! The wordlist this time is Pokémon.

I'd like to play chess against anyone who's willing since I'm a big fan of the game and my computer always beats me.

@Iteru; go ahead and add my iSketch name Taydbear to the list please :B

For what's it worth i have a room up on isketch if anyone want's to play.
It is Soulmaster's Room

EDIT: nvm I'll try to do one around 3 CDT tomorrow (the 11th)