MP: ComfortZone - All MA Nations - Running

[Fakeymcfake]

I'd seek to get conformation that both Aby and TC are in the game right away and give them a couple days to respond, then put out notices for replacements by the 2nd at the latest if they don't respond. Always better to have an actual person playing than a bot.

[alhorro]

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Don't you think the two weeks pause was more than enough either to do the turn or to find a sub? For one that is missing there's no spoiling a wedding. I'd vote for no more delays — if we can find a sub by the time — great, otherwise set the stalers to AI or let them continue staling.

[rabelais]

I'll be leaving for a week starting the 6th, I intend to have my laptop with me, but in light of the modern necessity of travel, and having delayed a game or two, in my time I think we can wait a couple of days for the stragglers.

But I suppose its up to cleveland, since he's got the mojo.

Rabe the Vague on his Strategy

[cleveland]

I know it's frustrating, but these delays are expected this time of year.

I've contacted both licker (of Abysia) and Nikelaos (of Tien Chi) via PM. They're both great players with embattled nations; I'd hate to see either set AI.

Since licker stated he'd be back on the 5th, I'll postpone hosting until 20:00 GMT on the 6th. If I don't get PM replies 24hrs prior to hosting, I'll advertise for subs.

Thanks for your patience, and Happy New Year!

[licker]

Well this is annoying.

My understanding was that there would be a long enough pause for me to not have missed any turns.

Since that didn't happen I will go AI as my position is now completely untenable.

I must have misread something somewhere, but no big deal really, my position was hopeless anyway.

[cleveland]

Originally Posted by licker

My understanding was that there would be a long enough pause for me to not have missed any turns.

licker,

The original holiday start date of Dec 23 was announced several months ago. I would certainly have accommodated any requests for an earlier start date; however, I don't recall ever receiving one. But the break did begin early: the game was halted immediately after another player noticed both you and TC were missing turns (in my deficiency as an admin, I wasn't monitoring the staling log).

Please accept my apologies for the annoyance, and my commendations on a well fought game.

Sincerely,
cleveland

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Everyone,

I'm going to immediately advertise for a replacement for Tien Chi. If no replacement is found by the deadline, TC will be set AI. There will be no further delays.

For the record, Man & Abysia have been at peace for the past 6 (maybe 7?) turns. Man has not benefited from Abysia's absence in any way.

Cheers,
cleveland

[Juffos]

Pangaea would like to inform that Arcoscephale has voided our previous agreement of non-aggression without giving the agreed notice.

[chrispedersen]

To one and all: Hail. The new king of Arcocephale greets you.
And I would like it to be known that I had nothing to do with such a despicale action Pangaeia.

To all nations, please do communicate with me directly to inform me of my obligations. Pangaiea specifically, please let us speak directly on what has occured, and how to repair matters.

Best wishes to all.

Heironyius
Captain of the Golden Arc

[cleveland]

OK, we're back up and running! A few announcements:

1) stattis has graciously taken over command of Tien Chi.

2) chrispedersen has graciously taken over command of Arcoscephale. He has not yet played a turn, so cut him some slack if his predecessor decided to break a NAP.

3) Since it's the first turn back from a long break and we have some new faces, 24hrs is being added to give everyone a chance to get their bearings back.

[chrispedersen]

Hmmm... you know its evil and underhanded when you break a NAP.

Its evil, underhanded and incompetent when you can't profit from it!


I hear the pipes of Pan... I just haven't found them...Paging pan!