An appeal for faster GOTMs

[Grampaw]

I have played every GOTM since GOTM 2 and every WOTM since they began. Sometimes I haven’t submitted, but I’ve attempted each game. After slogging through the last WOTM which was all land and on epic speed, I came to the conclusion that I would not attempt any more epic speed games. It just takes so long to play, especially the way I play which is usually to go to a Domination win. I’ve tried Spaceship and Cultural, but they aren’t as fun, and have no confidence in my Diplomatic skills. Those might be shorter games, but I usually end up going for Domination.

Imagine my delight when the GOTM25 was posted with NORMAL speed, and not only that, a SMALL map, and also HIGH water! Wow, only 4 opponents! It was a great game, and I finished it in a day. That’s what I like.

I believe that one on the reasons we are getting fewer submissions is that many may feel as I do, that epic speed takes too long to play. Small maps also help to speed play, as does high water. I vote for quicker games! Bring me more!

 

[oyzar]

I totaly agree.

 

[Jimmy Thunder]

Personally, I like the mix of game speeds we get. It adds an extra dimension of thought and planning for the player as they adjust to the speed of the game.

Not a big fan of marathon speed - but i've never experienced that for a gotm.

 

[Thrallia]

Its only been used in one GOTM, and that was a 6 week long WOTM(WOTM4), it lasted from 12/15-1/31 last year.

 

[Lexad]

Go to poll thread and vote.

 

[JackOfClubs]

I agree with Grampaw that faster speeds are more enjoyable, but I doubt that is a major reason for the decline in submissions. My guess is that most people are playing BTS and aren't as interested in Vanilla and Warlords. That isn't my preference since I am not really interested in either of the expansions, but judging from the skew of the disussions in the Strategy and Tips forum, most people aren't playing the earlier versions as much.