the Gold Lion (running)

llamabeast · #1 January 18th, 2007, 10:51 AM

I think it might be a good idea to just host every 24 hours, unless someone e-mails you to explain their turn'll be late. So if people are late they'll just stale - it'll keep the game moving much better.

Hellboy · #2 January 18th, 2007, 11:43 AM

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llamabeast said:
I think it might be a good idea to just host every 24 hours, unless someone e-mails you to explain their turn'll be late. So if people are late they'll just stale - it'll keep the game moving much better.

I agree with that.

Ferrosol · #3 January 18th, 2007, 02:43 PM

I endorse the above idea/suggestion

johnarryn · #4 January 18th, 2007, 03:21 PM

It's certainly not a bad idea, although we should be charitable... send out a reminder email at a predetermined hour (say 24 hours after host) then host if the person hasnt responded in another 12 hours or so. None of us like to have the game slowed down, but we should try to be understanding if there's a legitimate reason.

Hellboy · #5 January 18th, 2007, 03:28 PM

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johnarryn said:
It's certainly not a bad idea, although we should be charitable... send out a reminder email at a predetermined hour (say 24 hours after host) then host if the person hasnt responded in another 12 hours or so. None of us like to have the game slowed down, but we should try to be understanding if there's a legitimate reason.

Well its good to be nice, but hosting a game is already extra work, add to that nursemaiding 14 players, that would quickly become painful, I guess.

llamabeast · #6 January 18th, 2007, 03:32 PM

I think that it makes sense to possibly give a bit of leeway if a player sends an e-mail saying he's going to be late, and otherwise just host it, because people can almost always send e-mails in advance if they're not going to have a chance to take their turn.

Anyway, sorry, whatever you think best CJ.

Valandil · #7 January 18th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Anyone understand my nihongo no E-tegami?

johnarryn · #8 January 18th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Yes, it is somewhat annoying, Terrel. I'm currently hosting another large PBEM game that our host seej is in. And yes, it gets obnoxious when one person is holding up the game... what i've tried doing is waiting until almost everyone has their turns in (which is usually in about 16 hours) and then sending friendly reminder emails to the people who havent sent their turns in. Usually all it takes is a nudge... I'm just saying I don't think we have to be draconian about it and host without giving people a chance.

Hopefully anyone who loses interest or wants to quit will be mature enough to let the host know so it can be dealt with.

Hellboy · #9 January 18th, 2007, 03:59 PM

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johnarryn said:
Yes, it is somewhat annoying, Terrel. I'm currently hosting another large PBEM game that our host seej is in. And yes, it gets obnoxious when one person is holding up the game... what i've tried doing is waiting until almost everyone has their turns in (which is usually in about 16 hours) and then sending friendly reminder emails to the people who havent sent their turns in. Usually all it takes is a nudge... I'm just saying I don't think we have to be draconian about it and host without giving people a chance.

Hopefully anyone who loses interest or wants to quit will be mature enough to let the host know so it can be dealt with.

Well, that certainly is generous of you. If I were hosting I'd be inclined to be a bit more "draconian", but whatever works.