[Mordante]

we have a sort of workaround so the game will be able to continue ... it involves one of the players not using fighters in the way he wanted to though

*looks like largescale fighter combat launched from carriers is unviable with the current patch*

... shouldn't really effect the strategic dynamics. It is really working out to be a dramatic clash of fleets though ... surprisingly quick resolution of the conflict beckons.

Thanks for the offer of an alternative computer to resolve the hosting but I don't really think it is that much a matter of processor speed.

Compare ... default turns (with fighter engagement plotted) 13+ hours (still rising) on a fast NT Server...

turns with one player adjusting his fighter strategy to defensive clumps at home ...

hosting takes 3 mins (more or less as usual)

A somewhat significant difference!