the oob
Retired PTBS host
I may miss a turn this weekend, but probably not, depends on when the turn ends.
The Iliad
- Thread starter Bolkonski
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classical_hero
In whom I trust
I hate the 16 hour turn around. I find that if the games turns while I am early in asleep I generally will miss the turn since it is not enough time for me to get there. I think the last time I missed, on Friday, there was no chance for me to get to the game since I finished work late and I did not have the time to play my turn.
Rycheman
Warlord
I think the game would have been better on Normal game speed.Things just take too long in the beginning on epic for a Pitboss game.Just my thoughts.
WarningU2
Prince
I agree although there is nothing to do about it now.
Please note I will be on vacation for one week starting June 30 to July 7 unable to complete my turns.
classical_hero
In whom I trust
Find a replacement then.
WarningU2
Prince
Well I didn't think this was a big thing but at least two people are upset that I actually have a life and the turn will go it's full course for a week. I think if you look back at the prior turns the majority of the turns have gone the full course with one or more people not taking their turn. I had planned to tee up my turns as it is still very early in the game at this speed and my little worker can build and my civ can research for time never ending. Had a been gone two weeks or this was later in the game ... I would try to get a replacement but its hard for a short duration to find anyone. If you want to make me an AI in my absence ... your choice.
classical_hero
In whom I trust
It should not be too hard for you to find a short term replacement. Just make a thread about it, since you will need a replacement for a few games. I have no problem with going away, but since it is a fair amount of time, it is best that you do find a replacement, where possible. It is just a courtesy for other players.
the oob
Retired PTBS host
With a 24 hour timer I would say find a replacement, but with a 16 hour timer it won't make much difference.
WarningU2
Prince
I'm not taking it personal at all ...if my vacation is a problem ... replace me with an AI and I'll rejoin when I return.
I'm not advertising for a replacement for a week in a game that will advance nor more than 10 turns maximum and when it takes many turns to build anything. The person is going to just sign on hit enter and be done.
Had it been further in the game no question but its so slow and so early ... I don't see the harm in being absent but if a 16 hr turn is too much ... please just AI me. Who knows I may be better off for it.
I'm not advertising for a replacement for a week in a game that will advance nor more than 10 turns maximum and when it takes many turns to build anything. The person is going to just sign on hit enter and be done.
Had it been further in the game no question but its so slow and so early ... I don't see the harm in being absent but if a 16 hr turn is too much ... please just AI me. Who knows I may be better off for it.
Bolkonski
Prince Bolkonsky
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As game host I feel that I should write something about the above discussion.
I refer players to my post about expectations and rules.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=5508829&postcount=137
I set up the game in such a way that I would have to intervene as little as possible and I wanted as few rules as possible.
The rules are that a player must notify me if they will be absent for longer than six turns. Substitutes must identify themselves. A player may request that the AI run their civilization.
Personally I would prefer that players get a substitute to take their turns while away but there is no requirement to do this since it may not always be either feasable or desirable. We all may be away from time to time and we may not wish either a substitute or AI to run our civilization. I would ask that players be mindful of this.
Finally, to be fair and impartial, rules must be the same for all of us and they cannot change in an ongoing game.
I refer players to my post about expectations and rules.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=5508829&postcount=137
I set up the game in such a way that I would have to intervene as little as possible and I wanted as few rules as possible.
The rules are that a player must notify me if they will be absent for longer than six turns. Substitutes must identify themselves. A player may request that the AI run their civilization.
Personally I would prefer that players get a substitute to take their turns while away but there is no requirement to do this since it may not always be either feasable or desirable. We all may be away from time to time and we may not wish either a substitute or AI to run our civilization. I would ask that players be mindful of this.
Finally, to be fair and impartial, rules must be the same for all of us and they cannot change in an ongoing game.
Rycheman
Warlord
Just to let you all know i can't play my turns at the moment as i've lost my internet connection due to severe weather problems storms/floods.
I'll get back to the game when AOL restore my internet connection, hopefully soon.
I'll get back to the game when AOL restore my internet connection, hopefully soon.
Wittlich
Warlord
I concur with WarningU2. He will only be gone for 1 week. The game turn timer is set at 16 hrs. People are already belly-aching that the 16-hr turn-around is too fast. Trust me, the game will move just as fast as it has been with WarningU2 actually playing his turns. And a final note: It is close to the beginning of the game on Epic speed...The world(game) will not change that much in only one weeks time. 
Have a safe and enjoyable vacation WarningU2!
Have a safe and enjoyable vacation WarningU2!
JMaltman
Prince
I'm fine with someone being gone for a week at this point without any real issue - as long as they let everyone know.
But once there's a few more units running around, AI or sub will be a necessity.
But once there's a few more units running around, AI or sub will be a necessity.
whiplash_CDC
King
Player Game Log
Time Player Event
6/26/07 7:57 pm A new turn has begun. It is now 2440 BC
6/26/07 1:19 am A new turn has begun. It is now 2470 BC
6/25/07 6:43 am A new turn has begun. It is now 2500 BC
6/25/07 2:45 am Rycheman Logged out
6/25/07 2:38 am Rycheman Finished turn
6/25/07 2:33 am Rycheman Logged in
As long as this continues, it hardly matters what U2 does.
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