This is the Designated Player pool thread for term II!

Link to Term I thread (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=125798)

DP's - if you switch around, please post it here so everyone will know.

Citizens - if you've got a comment or question for the DP's - post it!

Current Game Session sequence:
UP: Chieftess
ON DECK:
BENCH: Octavian X
Donovan Zoi
Provolution
RegentMan
CivGeneral
DaveShack
Ravensfire

The DP pool and order:
Donovan Zoi
Provolution
RegentMan
CivGeneral
DaveShack
Ravensfire
Chieftess
Octavian X


Constitution:
Article L. Game Sessions
All irreversible game actions must be made by a Designated Player during a game session using instructions posted in a game session instruction thread.

A special session to accomplish a specific, short goal may be held by the President if there is significant public support. These special sessions do not count as a regular game session.

Article M. Playing the Save
Commission of any game action, by any person other than the Designated Player while carrying out their duties, which is not instantly reversible without reloading the save, is strictly forbidden.

Code of Laws:
Section L.1 Game Sessions
All irreversible game actions must progress during a game session, while reversible game actions (i.e. build queues) that adhere to legal instructions can be prepared offline. During each session, the designated player must provide a log of their actions in sufficient detail to replicate their actions.

A Game Session Instruction Thread must be created at least 2 days before the chat by the Designated Player for that session. Should a thread not be created in a timely manner, the President may create one. Game Sessions must be at least 3 days apart, no more than 7 days apart. The initial post should contain the date and time of the game session, a link to the save to be used for that session, and if the game session will be on-line or off-line. If the game session is off-line, a citizen may post a confirmation poll for that session. If the confirmation poll fails, the DP must reschedule the game session as an on-line session.

All official instructions must be posted in the current game session instruction thread. Instructions must be clear and defined. Officials must post their instructions at least one hour before the scheduled start of the game session. However, officials may make changes to their instructions up to an hour before the chat, so long as those changes are clearly noted. Officials that do not post instructions for a game session are considered to have given the DP complete control over their area for that game session.

The game session may last for as long as there are relevant instructions, until a posted instruction says to hold the session or when the DP decides to end the session. Once a game session is over, the DP must post a summary of that session, a detailed log of their actions, and a save in the instruction thread and in the summary thread.

If the DP for a session does not show up, or is unable to continue, a substitute DP can be chosen for that session. This substitute is chosen from the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Trade and Technology, in that order.

Helpful tips for new DP's!

Scheduling your Game Session
Make it convienient for you, but try to find a time to allow others to participate
No earlier than 2 days after the previous session, no later than 7 days
If you can't make it, please pass or switch
To schedule the session, post an Instruction thread in the main forum
Instruction Thread
First and foremost - this is how leaders tell you what they want done. Challenge any vague or undecipherable instruction
Include in the intial post the date and time (preferrable in both local time and GMT time), a link to the save, a link to the previous game session and the format (on-line vs off-line)
Remember - these are the instructions you must follow. Agree with them, disagree with them, you must follow the instructions posted by a leader for their area.
Playing the save
Be on time! Other people will be there, respect them by being on time
You can start a bit early with some "pre-turn" actions - anything that can be reversed (build queues, slider settings, unit movement along rails, etc)
(BOTH) Once you complete all actions for that first turn, save the game and post it in the instruction thread prior to pressing the button
(ON-LINE)Allow interested parties to go through the save and make sure you didn't miss anything.
(BOTH) While playing each turn, take detailed notes about what you did and the state of the game. Include unit movement, sightings of opposing forces, builds that complete, etc Be detailed enough that someone else could use your notes and generally recreate your actions.
(ON-LINE)For an on-line session, those notes should be typed in the IRC channel as the game progresses
(ON-LINE)At the end of each turn, post a summary of the game-state. Include the turn number, the year, treasury, slider settings, tech being researched and the time to get that tech. Give a 5 second count-down before pressing the button.
(BOTH)Every 5 turns, save the game before pressing enter and post the save in the instruction thread
(ON-LINE)Each time you post a save, allow citizens attending the chat to peruse the save before continuing
Ending the Game Session
(BOTH)The game session is ended when an instruction says so, there are no relevant instructions or when you decide to end the session
(BOTH)If you run into an unusual situation, or one where a discussion is warranted, consider ending the session
(BOTH)At the end of the session, save the game and post it in the instruction thread
(BOTH)Also, post your game notes in the instruction thread. For an on-line session, this should be the chat log. If you do not have one, ask someone there to post theirs
(BOTH)Post a summary of the game session, noting all major events, in the instruction thread
(BOTH)Be prepated for some critisicm of your actions - there are a number of highly skilled players here! Learn from their comments, and be a better Civ player!
Saving the Game
You'll be saving the game at various points throughout the game session. The list of points is copied from above, and the format explained here. First, save the game before pressing enter on the first turn. This is called the zero-turn save.
Second, save the game every 5 turns.
Finally, save the game at the conclusion of the turn.
The Save Game name should be in a specific format - DG7_<YEAR>_<TURN> Year should be the full year - BC3500, not 3500
Turn is the turn count you've played - TURN5
Do not use spaces in the file name, use underscores (_)

Additions, deletions and comments? Let me know!

A nice little to do list, ravensfire!

Civgeneral is on the list twice...

Civgeneral is on the list twice...

Really? I saw nothing .. nothing! :mischief:

-- Ravensfire

Good to see the DP guidelines, I was going to have a go at something similar but just haven't had the time.

You've missed naming the save use the format eg:

DG7_BC0350_Turn5

AD or BC goes before the date
date is 4 digits
include the turn number
use underscores not spaces

I have some other suggestions but I'm late for work at the moment (again)

Civgeneral is on the list twice...
I was wondering why I was listed twice :p

We have a chat scheduled for today, any idea when the next one will be? We had a 7 day gap from the last chat, and I realise that this is allowable, but if it goes to that length of time could you please consider whether the next person could fit a chat in between to keep things moving?

RegentMan is now UP, CivGeneral is On Deck.

RM, I can't remember if you've been DP before. If you are in need of information on how to conduct the play session, feel free to post here and one or more of the frequent players can work with you on preparation. Also once you've posted the date/time of the play session, Chieftess, DZ, or I can update the chatroom "title".

Thread's here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=128460).

DaveShack, I DPed once in DGVI when the chain of command kicked in. Any tips will be appreciated, but methinks I won't die. :)

Thank you RegentMan for promptly scheduling the next session! :)

I hope the citizens wont mind a Sunday turnchat session, since that day is my free time :).

Thursday and Sunday are 3 days apart, so yes, that would work I guess. That is the minimum day requirement.

RegentMan, very well done on the turnchat job. 11 turns in 1 hour, yet you didn't skimp on anything! :)

Excellent,
posted thread here: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=3085525#post3085525

Thank you Furiey and Ginger!

Thank you CG for scheduling your session, you asked for any corrections to the GMT times, I think you may have the 24 hour EDT time wrong as well.

You currently haved 20:30 EDT (9:30pm EDT) (02:30 GMT).

To convert PM to 24 hr add 12
To convert EDT to GMT add 4
once you go back to EST it will be add 5

If the 9:30 PM EDT is correct, that is 21:30 EDT or 01:30 GMT the next day.

If the 20:30 EDT is correct, that is 8:30 PM EDT or 00:30 GMT the next day.

Have fun playing CG!

CG, we both live in the same time zone. What time (our time) do you want it, and then I'll convert the time.

Thursday and Sunday are 3 days apart, so yes, that would work I guess. That is the minimum day requirement.

RegentMan, very well done on the turnchat job. 11 turns in 1 hour, yet you didn't skimp on anything! :)


Well, he mentioned a couple of riots. But again, he is your colleague :)

Anyways, Regent Man did a great job.

CG, we both live in the same time zone. What time (our time) do you want it, and then I'll convert the time.
I plan to host the game on Sunday 18th at 9:30pm EDT.

9:30 PM EDT = (Monday) 0130 GMT = 6:30 PM PDT (West Coast US) = (Monday) 0230 CET

Hope this helps some.

I figured that I place up a blank templet for the TCIT to help others both new and vet alike.


]Current Save
]Previous Turnchat Thread

The chat will be played online on [Day], [Month] [Day] at [Time (24 or 12 hour format)] [Timezone] ([Time converted to Eastern]) ([Time converted to Zulu/GMT]).

Please use the "title" part of your instruction post to state your office title; makes things clearer.

Only elected officials may post in this thread! Bold indicates that the official needs to post/update instructions in this thread.

President

Minister of Defense
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Trade and Technology

Governor of Olympus
Governor of Civatonia
Governor of Styx
Governor of Augean Stables
Governor of Priapos


*Remove the astracks to have the tags work properly.

Tips for DesktopX (http://www.stardock.com/products/desktopx/infoguide.asp) users
The sticky notes wiget that comes with DesktopX comes real handy when DPing. All you do is just click on the little yellow wiget that says "click me" and a post-it note pops up. Just enter the instructions for each post-it note. Beleve me it comes real handy when I did my DP session :).

You do know how to keep a girl happy, 2 turnchats scheduled and one only just over!

Thank You!

We are now approaching the end of the term and the next turnchat is on Monday. This will leave time to fit in one more turnchat before the end of the term if the next player is able to play before the end of the month (Friday) GMT. If this is not the case the next turnchat is likely to be a week away as the next administration will need some time to get things organised.

Is Chieftess able to play before midnight Friday GMT (8pm EDT)? If not, perhaps the next players could be given the opportunity to play a session.