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      • Justus2nd (Login Justus2nd)
      Posted Apr 2, 2004 1:32 AM

      I'm probably not the most efficient note-taker, I tend to take too many notes, which can bog down the game. Like Kylearan said, have a paint-type program in the background (I use IrfanView, which is quick for croping or resizing, but doens't allow adding text etc, I have to do that later). I will also tend to just take the screenshots as I go, then sort through and edit later. As for notes, I usually just keep an old-fashioned notebook on the desk, and write down key events (Techs, cities founded etc. ) and if something major happens (like changing govt's, turn before and after GA starts, etc) I will save the game, so I can go back later and get the stats. I have tried having a text editor open in another window, and Alt-Tab back and forth. I seem to be able to do that better for SGs, as I am pausing after each turn usually anyway, and want a lot more detailed notes, but for an Epic-type game, I find it takes away from the immersion, and/or I get to an exciting part and forget to tab over.

      As I complete a session or two, especially if I get to a 'decision point' (end of an age, beginning of a war, fork in the tech tree), I will then take the time to type up that portion of the report. I usually note which screenshots I want to use, although I may not edit them yet. I find that it helps me review what has happened up to that point, and reflect a little on my long-term strategy, before playing through the next big decision. This is also often tied to RL, if I know I will be out of town for the weekend, I will play to a good stopping point, where I know there are some decisions to be made, then type the report to take with me, and mull it over. The biggest downside to my method is that (in addition to being pretty time-consuming) my handwriting is terrible, and more than once I have had to guess at what my notes say (I bought Astronomy from Germany? They're not even in this game!)

      Anyway, hope that helps, and hope your handwriting is better than mine!
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