LA game for new players game is still down

[James243]

Sounds like the server needs some repairs, with cost. So I'd sit tight. Could be a few weeks?

[Omnirizon]

few weeks?

just when the game was starting to get rolling too...

what a buzz kill.

I may have to get involved in another game in the mean-time.

[moderation]

Hey, I am subbing for Omnirizon this week. Is the server is down? The main topic is a little confusing since it says it is up. Just wanted to keep tabs on things in case it does come up.

[James243]

Server is still down. I'm sure there will be a flurry of chat here once its up again. But welcome in the meantime!

[James243]

Assuming the server gets back up at some point, would anyone here be prepared to sub for me from 8-18 June?

Ideally not someone near the center of the map!

Cheers,

James.

[Griefor]

It's probably a better idea to find a sub who is not already in this game.

[James243]

Agree - but I've been trying for a week with no success. I suspect the server issues make people less interested. If there are no volunteers, and the server comes up while I'm away I'll just ask that a player take my turn. Not ideal for anyone but if I just stale then my neighbours will get an advantage relative to everyone else.

[Griefor]

Okay, I see your point.

I suppose in 90% of all cases, having a distant other player sub for you will go just as well as anyone else. But the problem is that there is just so much room for abuse. They could send themselves some gems, items or gold on the first turn, behave on the second, and nobody would be the wiser.

I just really don't like the idea of someone playing 2 players in 1 game.

edit: I suppose under these circumstances I won't make a problem out of it because there's not a better solution, at least that I can think of.

[James243]

I agree entirely Griefor, although I'd hope that people here would be honest enough to not abuse the trust. Certainly people I've encountered so far in the game have seemed very trustworthy. But even abuse aside, there's going to be an intelligence advantage.

Unfortunately there are still no volunteers. I'm kindof hoping that the server doesn't come back until I get back, or at least close, so that this isn't an issue...

Perhaps if there is an internal sub, the sub should announce to everyone what Mictlan has done that turn, and who they encountered?

[moderation]

Anyone have any idea of when the server will be back? I'll keep checking just in case..