Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

was going to ask for a little time to get acquainted with the game, but than I saw this on Llamaserver:
Game: New_Blood
Turn number 76
Next turn due: 08:00 GMT on Friday December 10th

according to this next turn is due in a month. what's up with that? unless that was just a long extension until a sub was found than it goes back to normal schedule? also, what was your schedule at this point of the game? I assume 72 hour turns?

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

You are correct, the delay was set to give us time to find a sub. As I mentioned in the post advertising for a sub, the hosting interval is set to 48 hours. That schedule will resume once we get your turn in.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I got message "trn file corrupted"

Request resend and another version of Dom3 didn't help.

Delay hosting please and change my e-mail. I've heard it could solve the problem.

Samhain, check you PM please.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

Your email address has been changed and 24 hours added to the clock. PM me if there are any more issues or you need more time.

Just curious, did you try a turn resend with your original email account? You can request one at http://www.llamaserver.net/doAdminAc...&action=resend

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

need a 24 hour extension please.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I had just added 24 hours. But, I'll put on 12 more as your PM message indicated that would be cutting it close. The next turn is now due at 01:40 GMT on Wednesday November 10th.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

can I have a 12 hour extension please? had some unexpected tasks that took away more time than I planned for, so I need more time to do my turn properly.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

You've got it. Hosting was delayed by 12 hours.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

What about increasing hosting interval up to 72h?
48h seems to be too short for trn#84 and active wars.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I certainly agree. 48h is way too short for a massive late game.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

That makes three of us, at least. The hosting interval is now set to 72 hours. Reminder emails will still be sent 12 hours prior to hosting.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

seems like most nations are done(or almost done) with all their research, which will make the upcoming turns even more demanding as all those research mages will be put to the fields of battle. in light of that, and well being at turn 85 or so, I think we should increase the hosting intervals to 96h, which is the standard late game schedule IIRC. not necessarily starting from next turn, but very shortly afterwards.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

72 hours is pretty much the sweetspot for me at this stage. But, I'd be happy to go along with any majority opinion on the matter.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I need a 24 hour extension for this turn. tried to complete it on time but it seems like I still have a lot of work to do, hence why I'm asking for this extension so late.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I apologize for missing your request, Blackguard. Particularly when we're close to the end of the turn, PM'ing is a better way to reach me. I tend to only check this thread once every 24 hours. PM's get noticed much more easily.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

24 hours were added to the clock at a player's request.

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I have a theory that one of the reasons stales occur is that players hold on to their turn to prevent shortening the hosting interval too much or to prevent setting the hosting time to one that would be hard to meet on the next turn. For these reasons and because I happen to like the current pace and hosting time myself, I have turned off quickhost. You should now feel free to submit your turns whenever is most convenient for you, even if it is likely not the final draft. The hosting time will stay the same.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

Amen to that. Encroaching deadlines are a nightmare to anyone who rely heavily on regular schedules (such as myself). And this makes quickhost their worst enemy.

(sorry for the intrusion)

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

there's a simple solution to that: turn quickhost off...

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [running]
 

I apologize for not noticing sooner, but we are again having Lanka staling issues. The game is on hold until the situation is resolved.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [suspended]
 

Ok, I have communicated with 13lackGu4rd and he is willing to play on. However, I have a feeling that everyone has reached about the end of their rope with this game. It has certainly gone on much farther than I expected for only 8 nations on such a small map.

So, I have the following proposal. If anyone would like to carry on, I will be more than happy to do so. I've got plenty of Vampire Lords and large population centers to keep me in blood slaves for many turns to come as well as a Blood 30 site to make good use of them. I've got a Tartarian factory up. I'm earning enough gems to keep my summons well supplied. And, I have enough non-tax income to maintain my current level of mages indefinitely. So, I should be able to give you a good challenge. Anyone who does not want to go on should feel no shame in setting themselves to AI. You have definitely lived up to your commitment to the rest of us at this point.

Alternately, if there is a consensus that this game is over, I would be just as pleased to call this one a four way tie. It has really been a testament to everyone's skill and tenacity to hang in there for so long, particular with Burden of Time, Astral Corruption, and Foul Air up for so many turns. And, everyone who is in it now has justifiably felt themselves at the top of game for some extended period. Just, for various reasons, none of us have been able to reign in enough capitals to win.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [suspended]
 

This game has been my first MP experience and to be honest, I thought it would end not long before it started. There have been various turns, changes of pace and innovative tactics and it has overall been a wonderfull experience. However, I do have to say that sending in turns has become a chore more than something I look forward to. I'm in dire straits, most of my armies have been wrecked and BoT is just a nail in the coffin, so if noone minds, I'll probably leave the rest of the game to the AI.
If there is an agreement to end the game however, I think it would be fair to make it a win for Samhain. He had to fend off Mictlan (who at the time was the strongest nation), Hinnom and afterwards myself, and succeded in doing so. If the game were to continue, I strongly believe he has the resources and knowledge to win eventually.

Happy holidays, Minko

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [suspended]
 

don't think you need a confirmation here, but I too wish to end this game already. that leaves just Sauromatia who has yet to reply, and last time I checked(admittedly 5 turns ago or so) he was also in the top position.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [suspended]
 

Well, I don't mind to declare this game finished.
But I suppose it to be a tie between Abyss and Sauro (with all my respect to other opponents).
Lanka is surrounded with blood-sacrifising nations and supposed to be dom-killed in a few next turns.
Vanheim seems to be crippled and definitly will be killed by both neibours or Abyss themselves.

It was a good game with many changes. But its destiny was decided by Settings (no trade).
IMHO.

Re: NewBlood - EA blood themed game [suspended]
 

New Blood has been officially ended. Thank you everyone for such a thoroughly interesting game. I certainly learned a lot in the process.