Pause MP game with turn timer?

[Khondar]

Hi,

so far all good in the Civ5 multiplayer world. Just one question: we usually play with turn timer to discourage micro-gaming

Is it possible to pause the game somehow? (i.e. to go get a beer)

 

[CanuckSoldier]

Unfortunately not, but you can just save the game and reload it when all are back.

CS

 

[Colonel Bogey]

Wait until a player quits and then the AI taking its turn should allow you enough time to visit your neighbour's bathroom and still have time for a cup of tea, should you desire either.

 

[bcaiko]

That sucks that there isn't a pause on the turn timer. If someone's gotta pee, he's gotta pee.

 

[Khondar]

Well... in the mid-game the timer is long enough for "quick business".

Last time I just made sure that all my production/research/policies were managed for the next 5 turns and simply let the game run without me present.

Of course, this makes you a prime target for invasion

The save/load option seems best for now.