November 25th, 2014, 08:42
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Soo... Are we in an extended break for the thanksgiving holiday (US) or are we still trying to get a sub for Cyneheard? It looks like Asterisk signed up in the general forum and has posted in Cyneheard's thread, but could one of you or a lurker provide an update on where we are? It's been a few days.
If we're in a holding pattern that's one thing but having no information makes it hard to guess when I'll need to play the next turn. I'll be traveling over the next few days, if I have a turn to play it would be good to fit it in before I hit the road.
November 25th, 2014, 08:46
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Asterix has agreed to sub, and said he'd be trying again today to get into the Pitboss.
November 25th, 2014, 11:49
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(November 25th, 2014, 08:46)Cyneheard Wrote: Asterix has agreed to sub, and said he'd be trying again today to get into the Pitboss.
Does he have the password, instructions, etc? Novice put together a very helpful post in the general forum thread seeking a sub covering the technical aspects of what he needs to do to get set up to play.
November 25th, 2014, 11:53
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(November 25th, 2014, 11:49)Boldly Going Nowhere Wrote: (November 25th, 2014, 08:46)Cyneheard Wrote: Asterix has agreed to sub, and said he'd be trying again today to get into the Pitboss.
Does he have the password, instructions, etc? Novice put together a very helpful post in the general forum thread seeking a sub covering the technical aspects of what he needs to do to get set up to play.
Yes on Password and instructions.
November 25th, 2014, 13:27
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I am sorry to say that Asterix aka. Maga_R was banned from playing in games that I host due to a very bad record of cheating and smurfing (Asterix is a confirmed smurf account for Maga_R) in two previous games.
Now, it's been a while since those things happened, and I would usually not involve myself in who plays in a game, but the track record so far is two ruined games because of this history, so I strongly advise against risking PB18 getting involved in a third similar incident as those two other games collapsed.
As the Americans learned so painfully in Earth's final century, free flow of information is the only safeguard against tyranny. The once-chained people whose leaders at last lose their grip on information flow will soon burst with freedom and vitality, but the free nation gradually constricting its grip on public discourse has begun its rapid slide into despotism. Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master. - Commissioner Pravin Lal, "U.N. Declaration of Rights"
November 25th, 2014, 13:36
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I've been talking to Caledorn about this issue, my personal position would be that while people make mistakes and can deserve second chances, if you blow the second chance you don't get a third chance.
I do not want to play in a game with twice confirmed cheaters. If this is something the players would put to a vote, I'd vote to turn Cyneheard's civ to AI (as a first or last resort) before turning it over to Maga/Asterix.
Edit: This is nothing personal, I don't know Maga/Asterix from anyone else, but I don't see any need to put this game to risk with a known bad actor getting involved.
November 25th, 2014, 13:42
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I should also mention that this is not personal. I just don't want to risk any incidents like those that happened again, as they completely ruined the games in question.
As the Americans learned so painfully in Earth's final century, free flow of information is the only safeguard against tyranny. The once-chained people whose leaders at last lose their grip on information flow will soon burst with freedom and vitality, but the free nation gradually constricting its grip on public discourse has begun its rapid slide into despotism. Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master. - Commissioner Pravin Lal, "U.N. Declaration of Rights"
November 25th, 2014, 13:44
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I could create a smurf and use up my first chance...
Current games (All): RtR: PB80 Civ 6: PBEM23
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November 25th, 2014, 13:47
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If someone willfully abused the opportunity for forgiveness I'm sure they wouldn't find any.
November 25th, 2014, 14:35
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Where is Cynehard?
It might seem like an odd offer, but I could cover for a few turns (NOT forever) - I personally think my own in-game situation is inevitable and not going to be changed by anything, so I could cover another civ which (I'm pretty sure) has no bearing or relation to my own. Especially if he just gives instructions, so it's basically just like the lurker civ.
I expect his/my neighbors will disagree, but hey, the offers out there.
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