Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running)
 

Aby took it.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

You did a nasty number on my pretender, though. I sure promised myself never to use an SC pretender against an astral nation again. And taught me to put awe-immune bodyguards on my male commanders when facing oreiads. So congratulations on a well-fought defence.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Dispite the foreseeable outcome of our war, I had some fun trying out some stuff, e.g. setting up a communion for the first time.

Also the succesfull assasinations against your commanders gave e some satisfaction...

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

HD just let me know he's going to be out of town for the next few days and wont have internet access. He's going to try to get to an internet cafe, but just to be safe I'm going to push the hosting interval back to 72 hours until he gets back.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I changed the hosting interval back to 30 hours. HD let me know if you need more time.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Torgon I wont be home till Sunday morning now but I can at least visit the int cafe twice a day.

So 30 hrs is fine thanks.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Can I have an extra day to get my turn in and maybe move to a 48h schedule now if there are no objections?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Sure. What does everyone else think about moving to a 48 hour schedule?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I'm in favour.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I 3rd it.
-ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Alright, unless anyone else raises their hand to object I'm going to go ahead and extend turns to 48 hours.

Oh, also just wanted to say that it's been a really good game so far. Thanks everyone.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Alright, unless anyone else raises their hand to object I'm going to go ahead and extend turns to 48 hours.

Oh, also just wanted to say that it's been a really good game so far. Thanks everyone.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Just wanted to let everyone know that I extended the timer by 24 hours at the request of Tien.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Looks like Sansanjuan is having some RL issues. I've delayed the game another 24.

Sansanjuan let me know if you need more time.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Calm in the storm. Should get it in tonight. Sorry all.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

No Worries Mate. We all need to lead our lives first and foremost!

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I've had three request for extension this weekend. I'm extending the clock by 36 hours. Let me know if anyone needs more time.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

T
Not sure if you saw my posts for a 12 hr extension. Chained to the wheel here at work (picture a fatter Conan the Barbarian)
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Tor,
That was.... unfortunate. What happened? Everything ok in RL?
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Guys. Appologize for stalling last turn. Emergency at work over the last couple days. I'm actually going to extend the next turn for 48 hours so I can take care of it.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

T
You may want to consider adding a backup admin. I think some of other players qualify. I understand RL conflicts all too well. With you busy my extension requests did not process and my other adversaries got a free whack :hurt: ... Plus no new summons, mages, gear or rituals. I don't want a rollback (evil) or any special consideration. I'd just like a plan b if you get busy.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Sorry about that guys. I had to leave for china on a work emergency last week.

I'm back now and should be good. But I agree a back up admin would be a good idea. Anyone want to take on the task?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I normally would, but I'm going to be on vacation from 6/22 to 6/31. In fact I was going to ask that there is a 75% chance I can get my turns in during that time, but to be safe can you change hosting to every 96 hours? I'll do my best in there but it'll be a big help.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Vacation for me June 16 to 24. Will have Internet access "in theory" during that time.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Anyone else having trouble with llamaserver accepting turns? Does not look "stuck" in the usual sense.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Can you delay 24 hours please?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Hah, the business with the globals this turn was hilarious. See what happens when you dispel one of Pangaea's globals? It comes back BIGGER and BETTER and squashes yours like a BUG in the bargain. RAAAAHHH! Bring it ON with your puny astral magic. Toss your pearls before the MONSTER BOARS!

:angel :p:D:p :angel

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Downside: Pangaea's Dominion is driving me lower and lower
Upside: Pangaea's global brought the Eagle Kings wealth they haven't seen in years!

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Traveling 12th to 14th. If the current admin (Torgon?) could set the hosting time to Sunday 15th, 18-ish GMT, that'd be great.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Sure, I wont let it host without you.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Fudge. Had no intention of staling. Thought I'd requested more time.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Yep. You did request more time. I needed it too (stalled as well). For some reason Llama server didn't process the extension I put in.

Oh well, was it a super critical turn for you? Only thing I really missed out on was a turn of forgings.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Lost 3 thugs/gear. Quite painful but no rollback requeted.
ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Oh, and Pangaean diplomats protest Maverni's cowardly attack in blatant disregard of our NAP-3. Not even a declaration of war! Truly, the druids have neither honour nor manners.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

The druids are throwing out one last attempt to stop the dreaded hoards of naked women before they have completely cornered the gold market. Generally, GONB is a global up there with FOTA and Arcane Nexus. Put it up and you should generally consider yourself at war with the world.

But I'll be honest, I don't really see this ending well for anyone who is not Pangea. You've played a good game jotwebe. I've already blown my astral load on an unsuccessful dispel attempt at GONB. Bottom line is that Tien and I wasted too much time fighting each other while you rolled through a bunch of the weaker nations. Poor decision making on our part. I'll keep fighting, but I'd be surprised if this ended in anything but a Pan victory.

Well played.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

You still can master enslave everything you see. Works like charm on naked women.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

*sigh* Not for me it doesn't

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Hey, I don't even have that many naked women. Not getting any (pun intended) in max order dominion. GoNB is pretty crazy I'll admit.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Can you postpone 24 hours please?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

And dirt cheep.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I'm cursed... 3rd inadvertant stale.
-ssj

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Just in case someone missed the announcement: Maverni overwrote my GoNB this turn ... with the ARCANE NEXUS! :eek::eek::eek: FYI it's at least on the order of 250 gems strong. The druids need to be taken down, quickly!

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Maybe we should officially increase the hosting interval to five days or something along that lines? Seems we end up with that anyway...

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

All,

Just want to apologize for the recent delays. I've had a couple crazy RL problems over the past few weeks. I think they're starting to wind down and I should be back in full dom 3 form soon.

Torgon

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

All,

I also changed the hosting interval to 72 hours. Although I've been pretty liberal granting extensions. I'm generally just following the rule: if were within 12-18 hours of hosting and a number of turns haven't been submitted or if one of the big ones (Tien, Pangea, Sauro, or myself) is missing I delay for another 24.

Should I be more draconian and just let it host? Opinions?

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I say your game, your call. Generally I don't babysit like that most of the time...I prefer for players to ask, but that's just me. I'm ok either way.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

I think I'd prefer hosting unless asked with the 72h timer.

Gives the option of submitting partial turns and resubmitting as you go with less risk of the turn suddenly hosting. Nothing more annoying then a stale with a mostly-finished .2h on the drive. If the deadline keeps moving back, on the other hand, it tempts me to procrastinate.

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

FSU leverages home court advantage in big win....
Nice defence Fomoria.
-TC

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

It's great when your enemy had a global up for half the game that conveniently grew an army for you across his entire nation.

Pangea's Enchanted forest...arcane domination...more astral mages than I know how to use...nice

Re: March Madness Newb/Intermediate Game (EA, CBM 1.92) (Running, 10/12 remaining)
 

Any idea what's happening with Pan? Can't have a valid game with them (a very large presence) staling.
-ssj