[sushiboat]

For multiplayer games, there should be a "no staling" option, which means that the AI plays one turn for the nation that would have staled. It is usually better than nothing for the would-be staler and for opponents who want competition. It would also allow another player to substitute for one who has dropped out because the AI could just play on a turn-by-turn basis instead of taking over for the rest of the game.

If this option is implemented, there should be a revised message to indicate that the AI took over temporarily. For example, "Rumors say that Ulm's Grand Vizier has been exercising greater authority recently."