What Do You Do While Your Turns Process

Karibu · #1 December 2nd, 2004, 11:39 AM

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In my present game (which is at date 2468.3 with up to 5000 ships per empire) I go shopping, have a meal or watch TV just to mention a few possibilities. The turns take usually about 2 hours but if combats take place even much more!!
And before you ask I've got a very old computer (233Mhz) PII).

Ouch. That must hurt. That is a long game indeed. How many years it has been going? 3 or more?

sachmo · #2 December 2nd, 2004, 12:09 PM

I write, wondering how the next turn is going to change the story!

Gandalf Parker · #3 December 2nd, 2004, 02:05 PM

One of the reasons I PLAY games like this is because of long processing time. Im not as organized as I should be. So while its processing I check my work windows, check on the kids, do some chores, remember to empty my bladder and feed myself. I even occassionally have a thought that I should probably do some exercise. Its also nice to realize that the house is dark, everyone has gone to bed, and Im actually feeling tired myself.

I am hoping that Aaron with SEV puts much effort into things like AI without making too many decisions such as "nice but turn processing would take too long" or else SEV could kill me.

Atrocities · #4 December 2nd, 2004, 03:36 PM

On average my turn time grows with each turn. I find that I have more and more things that need to be done each turn thus the time to do the turn grows.

The processing time gives me time to relax from my job of running a spread sheet empire to focus on the really important things in my life, eating, watching TV, sleeping, and did I mention eating?

This Last turn I ran for the STM game I am play testing was about an hour. I am at around turn 105 or so. I have a small to modest empire, 5th place against the AI, and in a bit of a tough spot at the moment. I am defending WP's while my AI neighbors make war with me. It provides for some fun, but has delegated into the long-term strategy of secure, hold, plan, build, plan, and counter attack. This is where the RPG fun comes form and I guess for many of us the thrill of writing a story.

It is fun to imagine yourself as the leader of a vast empire, struggling day to day to keep your empire secure and your citizens� safe. But the burden of paper work has sucked the thrill out of your job as completely as the vacuum of space empties your lungs of oxygen. Never the less, as the leader of your people you suck it up and press on. Hell you never know when one of your great master war plans will pay off and you'll get to watch a vid of your ships annihilating your enemy's forces. Oh the simply joys one can look forward to as ruler.

Q · #5 December 3rd, 2004, 06:41 AM

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Karibu said:

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Q said:
In my present game (which is at date 2468.3 with up to 5000 ships per empire) I go shopping, have a meal or watch TV just to mention a few possibilities. The turns take usually about 2 hours but if combats take place even much more!!
And before you ask I've got a very old computer (233Mhz) PII).

Ouch. That must hurt. That is a long game indeed. How many years it has been going? 3 or more?

The game stated about a year ago and I continue it just because it pushes SE IV and my computer to the very limits. And my computer runs for 6 1/2 years without any hardware problem. That was good quality.

Atrocities · #6 December 3rd, 2004, 07:54 AM

I go through spirts as well. Right now I am playing a test game of STM as the Klingons and finding that my attention is wondering. I am in three PBW games at the moment and just doing basic turn stuff. Not a lot of fun.

I have been playing freelance off and on but loosing interest in it fast.

narf poit chez BOOM · #7 December 3rd, 2004, 04:21 PM

Entertainment is like the taste of food. Even if you really like steak, you're not going to want it all the time. In fact, after enough steak, you might want salad for a while, or cabbage rolls.

Mmmm, cabbage rolls...

Slynky · #8 December 3rd, 2004, 04:27 PM

What? No cheese?

Having said that, I wonder if I could exist on just pizza. Every day. Hmmmmm, no more tacos?!?! Guess I gotta agree with the "Narf" on this one!

narf poit chez BOOM · #9 December 3rd, 2004, 04:51 PM

Hey, I'm 'the' 'Narf'! Weeee!

Atrocities · #10 December 3rd, 2004, 07:35 PM

I now sleep between turns. My turn times are about six minutes long now. I remember when I used to sleep while waiting for the clean line buzzar to go off every minute and a half at work. A cold dark room coupled with having to ware a clean room uniform under thick chemical gear will do that to you at 3am in the morning.

God I really do miss those days..... they seem almost like a dream now, but back then it was a crap job, but now, in reflection, it was really a great job. GD chinese imports!