[TECH] Pitboss 40 IT and Tech Issues Thread

[RFS-81]

I'm usually the last player for every other turn, so I'll watch out for that then.

[shallow_thought]

I'm away for most of Saturday 14th, while Hitru is travelling back. If all goes smoothly one of us will be able to play, but there's a risk we'll need a pause.

And I'm afraid I doubt I'll be keeping this turn-pace up much longer - it has been furious.

[RFS-81]

Looks like the connection failures are my fault...I'll look into it.

[Coeurva]

And I'm afraid I doubt I'll be keeping this turn-pace up much longer - it has been furious.

Considering that we're only six teams, probably the least participation ever in a RB pitboss (although I didn't check) and feasible for a PBEM (if as the upper limit), it's what should be the norm while turns take all of five minutes to play, measured from pressing the power button on your machine. Here's everyone's timezones:

GMT-7: Magic Science (also server time)
GMT-5: superdeath
GMT+1/+2: everyone else

For instance, if M. Sc. were to roll the turn somewhat early in the evening (7-9pm GMT-7) superdeath might be able to finish turn simultaneously, and the Europeans can all set their alarm clocks to 10mins earlier and get in a morning window two hours later (do your micro with your toothbrush in your best hand ); then play in the evening as the second turn rolls overnight for them, continuing the loop. That's close to what's regularly happening now anyway (difference being that it's superdeath who rolls every second turn, but same difference), I have no complaints, and occasional pauses such as have been requested are wholly fine throughout the game -- but please let's try to keep up ~12hrs/t (as it is now) on the regular for roughly 10-20t yet. After that, 24hrs/t is perfectly reasonable. PB37 had 24+ hour turns from T0; and I can tell you that was dreadful.

[Charriu]

And I'm afraid I doubt I'll be keeping this turn-pace up much longer - it has been furious.

Considering that we're only six teams, probably the least participation ever in a RB pitboss (although I didn't check) and feasible for a PBEM (if as the upper limit), it's what should be the norm while turns take all of five minutes to play, measured from pressing the power button on your machine. Here's everyone's timezones:

GMT-7: Magic Science (also server time)
GMT-5: superdeath
GMT+1/+2: everyone else

For instance, if M. Sc. were to roll the turn somewhat early in the evening (7-9pm GMT-7) superdeath might be able to finish turn simultaneously, and the Europeans can all set their alarm clocks to 10mins earlier and get in a morning window two hours later (do your micro with your toothbrush in your best hand ); then play in the evening as the second turn rolls overnight for them, continuing the loop. That's close to what's regularly happening now anyway (difference being that it's superdeath who rolls every second turn, but same difference), I have no complaints, and occasional pauses such as have been requested are wholly fine throughout the game -- but please let's try to keep up ~12hrs/t (as it is now) on the regular for roughly 10-20t yet. After that, 24hrs/t is perfectly reasonable. PB37 had 24+ hour turns from T0; and I can tell you that was dreadful.

I'm all for a nice turn speed, but wanted to add the following:


Although we are only 6, this is also a greenies pitboss, so there should be enough time to discuss upcoming problems, situations etc.

[shallow_thought]

I'll probably need a pause tomorrow. I've played a little early today, but won't be able to play second turn tonight; there's this ... football on. So I'll get back to new turn in around 24 hrs.

[Charriu]

What? How could there be any game more important then this one.  

Have fun watching the game.

[RFS-81]

I'll probably need a pause tomorrow. I've played a little early today, but won't be able to play second turn tonight; there's this ... football on. So I'll get back to new turn in around 24 hrs.

Oh good, I was worried that you didn't make it in time because you were the last player last turn, but not the first player of the next. Have fun!

[shallow_thought]

Felt comfortable getting a turn in this morning, as it happened, so no pause necessary (for me, at least). I'll get the follow-up in this evening.

[Coeurva]

Notice to our Nearctic players, I think it's best if you please pause for RFS-81 after playing the current turn, otherwise nobody might be around to do that in time (turn will roll around 9am in central Europe).