Setting up IP Games XLIII

[rah]

Yes, it is quite interesting that rules sets evolve along similar lines. And yes, not unexpected.

Start on the poles. If locked on the pole, auto restart.
If not locked on the pole, a little whining is needed for a restart.

Extra settlers. we always play deity so everyone always gets two, so not an issue.

Host get techs, auto restart. Some people have claimed that a person that wasn't the host got a tech but we've never experienced it.

If lost connection. When I'm hosting I have the autosave on and I save multiple times every turn. (unless I'm on a smoke break or space out). So depending on when the connection is lost, we try not to penalize the person. If it happened before their turn and they miss it. we will (if possible) go back in time unless i've screwed up the saves. We don't like to waste time by going too far back. The player will usually do a hot join, then we'll ask him if it looks screwed up. If a real minor screw, the player will usually just say play on. If it's real bad, we'll try to reload from an earlier point. The intent is no damage but it's flexible.

I hope this actually answered your questions.
Hope to play you soon.

RAH

[Ming]

Originally posted by rah
Well, I'm going to the riverboat Friday afternoon, so depending on how long it takes me to lose all my money, I'm not sure when I will make it to Ming's.

Damn... no pizza two weeks in a row

[rah]

If I win BIG BUCKS, I'll stop and get you a pizza.

RAH
Don't hold your breath, or your appetite.

[Ming]

Originally posted by rah
If I win BIG BUCKS, I'll stop and get you a pizza.

RAH
Don't hold your breath, or your appetite.

No... I won't hold my breath, or my appetite. But when you are calling to say you an hour inbound, let me know if you are stopping to get pizza... Or I can call an order in to arrive shortly after you do.

[rah]

I am assuming that the casino will offer us a complimentary dinner for helping to line the pockets of mobsters and equally corrupt state officials.

[Ming]

Ohhh... I assumed that since you carry VIP cards, you would eat there. I was more concerned about my own hunger. I could order so it should arive just after you do... that way, you can pay

[Skivrmt]

Basically, when it doubt about a rule, whine a little, and see if it works...got it, can do that.

So how do I get in on this pizza deal?? Make any special pizza trips to the VA Beach area?

-Skivrmt

[Ming]

Originally posted by Skivrmt
Basically, when it doubt about a rule, whine a little, and see if it works...

You should read the rules again... It states very clearly that WHINING IS REQUIRED

[rah]

The only time whining has any impact on the rules, is in terms of a restart. No other rules are negotiable.

[Flatlander Fox]

Unless you whine so you don't get killed, which sometimes works...

Most times not...

[War4ever]

well shucks, looks like i am out this weekend then, i can't play on saturday and you won't be here friday.......

you know what this means...........

[Baron O]

addemdum to rules

WHINING is only mandatory when ming plays, minor whining is normal thou.

[rah]

Originally posted by War4ever
well shucks, looks like i am out this weekend then, i can't play on saturday and you won't be here friday.......

I'll be avail Friday, just not sure when. We leave for the boat around 2 our time. I've been to Ming's as early as 8 on previous trips. So check in before you head out Friday night.

[-Jrabbit]

Just a reminder to Ming that I'll be in NYC (for the Grammies!) and thus not available for the FNSGS.

[Ming]

Thanks for the reminder. I wasn't too trashed last week, so I did remember, but it never hurts to help out my "senior" memory.

Enjoy the trip!