No Diplo EA Game - No Wankers Allowed - Game Over, Baalz/Abysia Wins

[Calahan]

@ All

I'm not sure what you guys want to do with regards the schedule for the festive holidays. I've had PM's from some players with requests for delays, some PM's generally mentioning a player won't be around, and other PM's from players saying they might be around, but if they are, they'd prefer to be doing family / festive stuff at this time of year rather than playing Dominions. (all of which is both easy to understand and very reasonable IMO)

I'm admining a few other games right now, and in those games I am likely changing the schedule to something like 240 hours with quickhost on, so if players get their turns in the game will host, and if not, the deadline won't hit until sometime in the New Year. And also trust that a player will get their turn done during this time if they are able to.

From the various requests I have received, a 240h schedule starting around the 22nd or 23rd seems to cover everything, so unless I hear any strong objections, and/or a better idea (that doesn't involve lots of players finding lots of temp subs) then this is also what I will do with this game to cover the needs of the festive holidays. (I will of course let you all know when this happens if it does)

[Fantomen]

Sounds alright to me.

[Marmaduke]

+1, thanks Calahan

[Ragnoff]

This works for me and is an elegant solution I think, thanks.

[GrudgeBringer]

I'm good with it..

[Aethyr]

A good plan--thanks Calahan.

[zultor]

works for me, thanks

[Calahan]

Ok everyone, I've changed the hosting schedule to 240hours until the New Year to accommodate all the various delays/schedule requests I've had. The current deadline is now 11:25 GMT Sunday 2nd January, but the turns will continue to host if everyone gets their turns in.

Hope you all enjoy the holidays and New Year.

[Calahan]

@ All (Happy New Year)

Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays but now that they are over, it's time to get this game running on a normal schedule again.

I have now switched the timer back to 48 hours, although this won't take effect until the next turn, as the llamaserver doesn't reduce the hosting deadline unless you specifically tell it to . And I won't reduce the deadline since I don't believe a deadline should ever be reduced, as it causes too many potential problems. But I will chase-up and get annoyed with anyone who I suspect is "having a laugh" with submitting their turn, as I want the current turn to host well before the 12th Jan deadline. So can I please ask you all not to get silly with turn submissions just because you have a generous deadline.

(As a note, I was going to switch the schedule back to 48 hours at some point while it was on 240 hours. But was afraid of doing it too early in case the game hosted while I was away (since I knew I was going to be away at various points during the holidays). I did intend to switch it back yesterday, but got back from my New Year's trip a day later than I expected, and missed the chance as a result. Hence the stupid deadline this turn. So apologies for that. Anyway....)


The New Year also brings with it the game's first casualty in the shape of Arco, which was played by Herode. Thank you for playing Herode, hope you enjoyed the game

The first player out also prompts me to remind you all that if/when you are eliminated, please do not post anything in the thread that might affect the game for others. ie. Do not post which nation killed you, or any such similar information or game intel that other players should not know about.

(the first casualty also reminds me that I need to sort out the OP, as it has shamefully been on my to-do list for too long now, so I'll try and get on that today if I can.)

[Herode]

Hi there, ladies & gentlemen, I wish you a happy new year

I did enjoy the game, thanks to Calahan for admining and congrats to my opponent for having given me an interesting (to say the least ) challenge !

Have fun and be wild !

H. from Arcoscephale