I am not sure where he is. I think he may be having ISP problems. At the time he left we were just commencing hostilities between our empires after a long buildup. I'd really hate to turn his empire over to the AI at this critical point.
What I'd like is for someone to take over his spot on a temporary basis. Until he returns or till the end of this game. At least for the next couple dozen turns to see how the war between us progresses. If he doesn't come back before round two I'll drop him from the tourney then.
Since this is a temporary replacment it can even be someone already in the Open tourney. As long as they aren't in our game.
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