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[chrispedersen]

debaser was having problems with the 24 hour timer, so I added 8 hours. Theoretically we should be at 40.

[chrispedersen]

Interesting that Marverni hasn't claimed any vps...

Cammorak.. I really wish we got more bids. But as we haven't I will definitely keep your feedback in mind on the next one.

Still, I do think the bids definitely changed the game: We have no mictlan, or sauromatia in the game, for example. Conversely, we do have yomi, arco, abysia, marverni - which I think is proof of concept.

Personally I think thats a huge plus.

[Cammorak]

I definitely agree that the bidding is a huge plus and an important component of the concept. What I was trying to say is that the bidding should be kept, but the starting bids should perhaps be spread out a little more. I love that it encourages all the lesser-played races as I'm always a fan of the underdog (despite playing Niefel this time).

I also think this could branch into two different concepts:
1) A bidding mechanic that keeps the games organic and relatively fresh
and
2) A set handicap mechanic that can be kind of an extension of the Endgame Diversity & CBM concept to further encourage lesser-used race play.

This is also inspiration for a Gimp game I may want to start once I'm done moving this month. All the races on the bottom of the HoF duking it out. Probably already been done, but still seems fun.