No AI #1 - second thread

[Qantaga]

2116 on to dinoarms.

[dinoarms]

2116 to Viriato

[theohall]

2117 to SITS...sorry about post in the other thread.

[SITS]

Turn posted to Solver yesterday...

[dinoarms]

I'm posting a note to Solver and Misotu. I am reuesting that Solver check this Therad DAILY. The next time 48 hours pass and turn notification hasn't been sent I am out of here. I am asking now that every player post a turn sent message by either email or to the thread. I've had enough...sorry

[dinoarms]

The folloing has been amailed to Solver. His PM box is full and does not accept anymore messages.

""I'm posting a note to Solver and Misotu. I am requesting that Solver check this Therad DAILY. The next time 48 hours pass and turn notification hasn't been sent I am out of here. I am asking now that every player post a turn sent message by either email or to the thread. I've had enough...sorry"

Misotu. It appears that I have to join a dozen games to get a turn in my mail every other day. For me it is preferable to play a few fast moving games so that I can take the time to ponder my moves.

One of our players has notified us that he will be away for a while...that is ok. But it means that a unanimous desision is impossible. As per above I am reuesting that email notification of turn sent become manditory and that Solver specifically check this thread daily so that I don't have to waste my $*$$*$^*& time chasing him. Then as soon as 48 hours have passed we can eject him. Otherwise I'm gonna gather the fast turn response people form all three of my games start a new one and abandon this one.

I can't take it anymore


Dinoarms"

[SITS]

There are problems with Solvers email address so he might not have got the turn - I will post it here

[SITS]

I've spoken to Solver via ICQ. He hadn't received my turn to him and I've sent it to again via ICQ. I've also told him about the problems with PMing him and he said he will investigate.

[dinoarms]

Solver has problems with his email but he doesn't get an alternate account.

Solver can't be PM'd but he doesn't empty his PM box.

We wait almost everytime for him to send his turn but there is almost always a problem. He doesn't post or check the thread in spite of being asked to.

I'm tired of wasting my time with Solver.

If he is still in this game when my next turn comes up please find a replacement for me.

If you want him out please post Misotu; I don't wish to persue this issue any further.

Sorry guys I hope you appreciate my stance and apologize for any inconvenience my replacement may cause you.

DinoArms

[Levelisk]

Turn 2117 passed.

I agree with you DinoArms. I just finally received the turn from Solver. And I don't expect it to change a whole lot.

[Qantaga]

Turn 2117 sent to dinoarms.

Well, I guess it's decision time again. It looks like it is either Solver or dinoarms. Should we take another vote? I'm sure Misotu will want us to make our own decisions.

Anyone disagree that we should ask Solver to step aside for a faster player?

[dinoarms]

2117 to Viriato

[Misotu]

Sorry to see that this game has run into difficulties again. I agree we need to fix this. I'm just waiting to hear from SITS, Theohall and Qantaga, either by email or on the thread.

[SITS]

I agree the problems have been on-going for too long now although I'm not too comfortable in simply replacing Solver. I would prefer that he is asked to explain what has happened and to consider how the delays have affected others. We have a little bit of time because Theohall is away so maybe set a timelimit of 24/09 when Theohall comes back for Solver to explain what has been happening. I do agree with others that something should be done this time.

[Qantaga]

SITS, I completely understand your point. I had to struggle with the choice myself. However, I think Solver has been given every opportunity to explain the delays in the past. It seems like this has arisen at least half a dozen times in this game with no explanation whatsoever by Solver.

What baffles me is that he is a moderator of these forums. In the last instance where we had voted to replace him (although I did personally abstain from that vote), he had a period of several days to visit the thread and say, "Hey, wait a minute, I never received the turn from SITS. I am not the source of delay." But he has never even made one post explaining the delays. I am sure we are all reasonable SMACX players and would be more than willing to give him the benefit of any e-mail or real-life problems, but yet he still does not offer any explanations. I know Misotu has e-mailed him several times, so has dinoarms and still to no result.

So, I did inform Misotu that I thought Solver should be replaced in this game. Personally, I have no problem with Solver and would not hesitate to join another game with him. However, for this particular game, I think it is time to find a replacement. We started this game 3 months ago and have played only 17 turns. Thus, my decision to vote for a replacement.