Beyond the Pit [Pitboss Diplomacy Game] [Organization Thread III]

[Pitboss Greece]

I've re-read what I said 10 times but I still don't see how I said anything about my identity. All I said was that I'm fine if Russia controls both the Vikings and Russia for a brief period.

[Pitboss Persia]

Russia sent me a PM telling me about his idea.

Well, I agree with TheCapo. I am fine with subing for Russia for a short period, but I wouldn't like to play two civs.

So what are we doing about the holliday period in the end ?

[Pitboss Khmer]

The rules of the game say one turn a day.

On other occassions if people can't make it they make arrangements, ie sub or AI etc.

Just play right through please.

[Pitboss Maya]

Although I agree with Khmer regarding the turns, I also understand a significant amount of players will not be around in the upcoming weeks.

I would say change it to a 48 hour timer until after the holidays.

[Pitboss Rome]

I'd be happy to keep playing through the holidays, though can see the argument for a longer timer.

Also happy for Piercia to sub for Russia temporarily - certianly an appropriate manifestation of vassalage - just as long as what is going on regarding the long term is clear, open and fixed.

[Robert]

Ok, let's make a clear list: who can't play during the hollidays, and exact from when till when?
Also tell what is possible for you. (ie. turns of 48 hours or 72 hours, or just nothing at all)

[OzzyKP]

Nothing at all for me.

[Pitboss Celts]

72 hours should work for me from Dec. 24 - Jan 4.

[Pitboss Portugal]

48 or 72 doesn't matter, but this should only be for a couple of days. Then back to the 19hrs.

[OzzyKP]

Portugal, could you sub for me while I am away?

[Pitboss Portugal]

You can count on me Ozzy!

[Pitboss Russia]

I can't play from around the 15th.

And currently my civ isn't doing anything independent except for maybe some tentative diplomacy. It really is a shame, but I've looked over the situation a dozen times and can't seem to find a way to develop that particular corner of the world. One option would be to destroy 2 of my cities, replace them in a somewhat better spot, but that would mean losing valuable resources that was the reason I plotted them down in those fairly poor positions to start with. The main issue is a near total lack of hills in my lands, and if I make watermills and workshops that will destroy my economy. There is very few food resources and very few other resources. That's the problem with Russia, its so damned bland. No resources. Just endless grasslands in one half end endless plains hills in another. How the hell do I develop that?

[MMC]

Only Pinchak can really say for sure, but you might have a ton of Coal, Oil, and/or Uranium hiding away in your lands. I wouldn't give up too soon.

Regarding availability, I can plan pretty much every day, but I still support an extended timer. And to those who are desperate for Civ over the Christmas period, I say only that we have already announced a possible Christmas game for those who can make it.

[The Capo]

There's a chance I'll miss a turn, but then again its equally likely that I will not. And I tend to miss a turn per week anyway; so I guess what I'm saying is that it won't be different from my normal availability really. I don't have that much family here anyway and I'm not going out of town this year. So whatever you decide is okay with me.

[OzzyKP]

Originally posted by Pitboss Russia
I can't play from around the 15th.

And currently my civ isn't doing anything independent except for maybe some tentative diplomacy. It really is a shame, but I've looked over the situation a dozen times and can't seem to find a way to develop that particular corner of the world. One option would be to destroy 2 of my cities, replace them in a somewhat better spot, but that would mean losing valuable resources that was the reason I plotted them down in those fairly poor positions to start with. The main issue is a near total lack of hills in my lands, and if I make watermills and workshops that will destroy my economy. There is very few food resources and very few other resources. That's the problem with Russia, its so damned bland. No resources. Just endless grasslands in one half end endless plains hills in another. How the hell do I develop that?

I hear you. My land is very poor and boring in my corner of the world too.