New Dawn - EA Dawn of Dominions

[Mind Elemental]

lch said:
I turned off the timer because only three players had their turns in at that time. Plus, the following:

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2007-07-28 14:09 early_kailasa.2h

2007-07-22 16:25 early_oceania.2h

2007-08-05 19:17 early_ulm.2h

2007-08-13 22:46 early_vanheim.2h

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Those are the last times that those nations uploaded turns to the server. 5 weeks for Kailasa, 6 weeks for oceania, 4 weeks for Ulm, 3 weeks for Vanheim. I think the game is pretty much dead if they don't continue playing. That's quite unfortunate, especially for you who has clear chances to win the game, but do you really want to beat a dead horse for that win? I think I have some chance at winning, too, given the situation and Micah's excellent subbing in my absence, but I have no trouble to declare you the winner and move on. Would be easier than to find subs for over half of the players still in the game. What do you think?

P.S.: In case we hear back from those players I'm all set for continuing the game. If you are one of those nations that has been stalling and came back, please say hello!
P.P.S.: I think what killed the game was the turn timer. I think I will stick to 48 hours for my games from now on.

Honestly, it wouldn't feel like a real victory (though Amhazair did put up a hell of a fight!) -- I was kind of looking forward to matching wits with the rest of the players in the game! I'd rather find subs, although if we can't, I suppose I don't mind being declared winner.

We can always set Ulm AI, if we have to. That would just leave us with 3 places to fill -- not insurmountable.

And no, I don't think the timer was the problem -- 72h is not that much longer than 48, and I wouldn't have time to play anything faster than 72. I think the pauses (partly brought on by my RL travelling) that were the issue, exacerbated by distraction (in Teraswaerto's case).

[Beefeater1980]

Hi all, This is Beefeater1980 from the Quartertothree forums. Mind Elemental suggested that I step into the pointy boots of one of the pretenders here and I'm happy to join whichever of Ulm or Vanheim's going (pretty new to the game so I'd rather not take a race I've not played before such as Kailasa or Oceania).

By the way, nice avatar Mind Elemental - love that series. I prefer Oberstein though, as he's far and away the most impressive of the Space Prussians.

[Mind Elemental]

Howdy! I'd suggest Vanheim rather than Ulm -- it's in a far, far better position (as far as I can tell, Ulm's neighbours are feasting on what's left of its lands).

And thanks! You get major kudos for being the first person to recognise the avatar. Oh, Oberstein might be shrewder, but he's not quite so inspirational... far more of a 'power behind the throne' type, whereas Reinhard is something of a jack of all trades. Come to think of it, I do have a somewhat nicer Reinhard icon lying around somewhere. I'll have to dust it off...

[lch]

Hi and welcome, feel free to take Vanheim, it doesn't seem like the original player will be back. Ulm is almost dead, anyway, and he didn't enjoy the game. I'll turn him AI in case he hasn't done so already himself. Only two more vacant spots!

[Mind Elemental]

Awesome. Ich, what's the usual etiquette for looking for new players? Do we advertise in the MP subforum, or on the main board?

[Beefeater1980]

Great, thanks guys. Can someone email me the files I'll need to play? Not sure of precedure...

I'm at thebeef1980<at>gmail.com.

[Mind Elemental]

I've just sent you the mod we're using, the Worthy Heroes mod. Not sure what else you'll need, though (besides the password!). Ich?