anyone else want to slow down a bit?

UnOrthOdOx · July 29, 2002, 19:54

Come on, every other day? What happened to the turnthreads? We had a few quickly played chats, and that was good. HOWEVER they were played with a firm and widely accepted plan in place. Slow down a bit and let us hash out another plan. Right now we are even debating a general course of action, war or peace, let it be discussed, or is the cabinet anxious to move ahead before such organizations as the War Academy come with more plans, is the current admin eager to carry out their own agenda's?

Kuciwalker · July 29, 2002, 19:56

I completely agree. SLOW DOWN.

Apocalypse · July 29, 2002, 19:57

We don't play that many turns for each chat. The later turns will take even more time. I believe if anything we should go faster.

Spiffor · July 29, 2002, 19:58

I agree with UnOrthOdOx :
Ninot's decision to make many turnchats until the end of the Great Leap Forward was good, because we needed this to make the game interesting again.

However, now, we don't know what to do for sure. Attacking the French immediately or not is harshly discussed, and we need some time to find a strategy which will please us all. I think we need one day more before next turnchat( and BTW, I think MWIA can attend to Wednesday turnchats

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Papa Chubby · July 29, 2002, 20:21

I Have to agree with Unortho, especially since I have been away for awhile and still don't know what happened in this unnamed war of ours. I'm guessing that we won, in six turns. Definatelly have to slow down a bit, will make it so that everybody gets the chance to be more aware of what is happening. Even if its only me that needs some time to catch up, I strongly advise it.

Timeline · July 29, 2002, 21:05

I give Spiffer's post a big thumbs up

I agree that Ninot made a great call, and has been keeping things going along nicely, but now, we should slow down a bit to decide where we are going.

Alot has changed in just the last week, after all.

Epistax · July 29, 2002, 21:26

So we keep a pace... just not a fast one..

Almightyjosh · July 29, 2002, 21:36

I cna't follow whats happening anyway!

Captain · July 29, 2002, 21:37

well, i'm glad we played out the war, we've been waiting for that for some time. But now, we should take a breather and consider what our next plan is. we can still have turnchats and play a few turns, but please don't start any major plans in motion (i.e. war!) before we get some consensus.

specifically, I'm still not sure France is the best bet to attack and yet so many are acting as though that were already determined. If not for those damn hoplites, I'd say let's clip Greece. Also, I think the Germans are far more aggressive and may be a greater threat than the French. Still... the French land is good and we will need more luxuries...

besides, we need to give UnOrthO time to compose his next paper.

Aggie · July 29, 2002, 21:40

I would like to slow down alittle too. Thr turnchat tomorrow and one friday would be fine. Of course to be honest, I will be gone next week and don't want the war to happen without me.

. Still a slower pace to plan our future would be wise so we don't do something we can't undo. Though from looking at the threads war with france has overwelming approval.
Aggie

Robber Baron · July 30, 2002, 01:17

Ninot heard the people and picked up the pace to launch the war.

Now a slow down would be appropriate, I agree. We've got some fun strategizing to do. And we should take time to savor the victory over America.

MrWhereItsAt · July 30, 2002, 02:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Spiffor
BTW, I think MWIA can attend to Wednesday turnchats

Not if it's 1600 EST/2100 GMT (on Wednesday) as is usual. And this week events conspire to prevent me from even being there for long at the Tuesday one.

One day I'm sure I'll make it, Spiffor. One day...

Harovan · July 30, 2002, 03:07

Yes. Slow down. 2 turnchats a week are enough. Some people have a life beyond Civ3, erm, at least I have heard rumors about this.

Mr. President · July 30, 2002, 03:35

Quote:

at least I have heard rumors about this.

It's just a rumor, Sir Ralph.

I don't mind the pace now, but I probably won't be able to follow so well once I have actual work to do.

Kuciwalker · July 30, 2002, 07:08

If we keep up the pace, our military plans won't be able to go into effect until they're outdated. Remember, polls must go on for THREE DAYS.

GodKing · July 30, 2002, 09:55

No opinion either way. I see both sides.

Once school season starts up, there will be a lot fewer people hanging around, so am tempted to get as far as fast as possible.

It is nice however to sit down, plan out a stratagy, and then impliment it.

Ninot · July 30, 2002, 11:06

the people have spoken!

turnchats will be more spaced out during this peacetime

as for the hours, i dont know how i could change those....

But, for turnchats coming up in the very immediate future, like i said, my system is corrupt-like, so im reformatting my system today it looks like. If Timeline shows up, it gets done, if he doesnt, then its a no-go. its unfortunate, but i should be back and running by wednesday or thursday, unless i find out i have a hardware problem

but i suppose slowing down is the order of the day, so it will be followed.

jdd2007 · July 30, 2002, 11:13

that is an excellent point, GK, about school. we should keep our current pace. its quite exciting now...

Will 5001 · July 30, 2002, 13:32

Could the turntheards idea be pursued further?

Kuciwalker · July 30, 2002, 13:35

AFAIK, we haven't even tried turnchats yet.

UnOrthOdOx · July 30, 2002, 13:36

Yeah, I liked the Two chats and two threads. Well, sure made it easier on us reporters, anyway.

Jon Shafer · July 30, 2002, 13:40

Fast pace = exciting for those immersed in the game (veterans).
Fast pace = a turnoff for someone who casually wants to follow the game, but comes back a week later and finds out that we've fought a whole war and are already moving towards another.

This is one of the reasons why we have a negative population change lately.

Will 5001 · July 30, 2002, 13:53

less veterans, more casual followers, make your own conclusions!

Jon Shafer · July 30, 2002, 14:15

You realize, of course, that 'veterans' make up about 20 - 30 people here. That's not hardly anything. If you drive of all those other 220 some odd people, that will certainly make the game fun.

Besides, we shouldn't be actively looking for ways to exclude people from the game. That comment gets a

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Ananias · July 31, 2002, 00:18

Im not a "veteran" (only been here since right before the war) but I plan on following this game more than once a week. I think most people are somewhere in the middle of Trip's dichotomy but his conclusions are right on.

GoodFella · July 31, 2002, 03:45

Yes, slow down. I can see a fast paced war but now there's no logical reason for a turnchat every other day. I say go back to turnthreads.

Sirotnikov · July 31, 2002, 08:03

I agree slow down.

I was away for a week, and I'm completely lost.

UnOrthOdOx · July 31, 2002, 08:24

I can no longer keep up with this pace, if we do not slow down and let me catch up, I may be forced to leave. I do have a life outside of this demo game, and it is more important to me. Ninot, in this post you said you would slow, but I see you scheduled yet another chat for Thursday! Again a two day chat. It is TOO MUCH. I am a patient person, but I also have limits.

Kuciwalker · July 31, 2002, 12:33

Ok. If playing at this pace means we don't get the Gazette, then WE HAD BETTER SLOW DOWN. I LIVE for the Gazette

Ninot · July 31, 2002, 12:37

Quote:

Originally posted by UnOrthOdOx
I can no longer keep up with this pace, if we do not slow down and let me catch up, I may be forced to leave. I do have a life outside of this demo game, and it is more important to me. Ninot, in this post you said you would slow, but I see you scheduled yet another chat for Thursday! Again a two day chat. It is TOO MUCH. I am a patient oerson, but I also have limits.

the thursday chat was because personally, i wont be available Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and possibly Monday.

And I know Timeline cant play turnchats on weekends

so it was either Thursday, or some time in the middle of next week

take your pick.