PB 59 organizing and tech thread

[superdeath]

Paused for him

[Mjmd]

Has anyone sent him a PM?

[Miguelito]

It seems that we should discuss how to handle pauses / timer extensions. This was the first turn that went (slightly) over 24 hours, so it's not like we have a serious problem yet, but I think we might need to establish some rules, also because for a game this size it might be necessary to handle these different to other games.

First off, while I enjoy < 12 hour turns at this state of the game as I suspect most do, of course everybody is entitled to make full use of their 24 hours, not here to question that.
So I think nobody has a problem with granting timer extensions if somebody is unavailable occasionally, moreso if it is just a few hours. I think it should be expected though to give a short notice here, so everybody is informed what's up. However if there is none, the turn should run through, or maybe only a short extension (2hrs or so) be set. If we regularly extend the timer by 12hrs+ when it seems like somebody could miss the turn we might as well play without a timer, but I think we also know that this is not healthy for the game, moreso with so many players.
Now if somebody needs an extension of 12 hours and doesn't make it a habit in my view that's ok, but please advise beforehand.

So in short, my proposed rule would be:

• If you are unsure whether you are going to get to your turn, please give a short notice here and an extension should be no problem
  
• If there is no notice mods should, if at all, only set a short extension. If the player still doesn't show up the turn is missed, period.
  

Also superdeath wrote in one of his comments when he set a long extension that he did so because he was going to be unavailable himself. Maybe we need another mod in the American timezones so he can be relaxed about that? I think Cornflakes has been a mod in other games, would you be up for that here?
Also do we need a mod for the Asia/Pacific zones?

[Amicalola]

That sounds very reasonable to me.

[The Black Sword]

In previous big games, if the timer was running out and you didn't give any notice, a spoiled lurker would play your turn for you. Even if they don't do what you wanted, it's better than a skipped turn. If you did have notice that you'd be late you could give instructions so the lurker would know what to do.

Are we happy to continue the practice if we find some volunteers?

I'm happy with Miguelito's proposal in any case.

[superdeath]

whatever the consensus, ill be available to manage the clock a decent chunk of the day

[Tarkeel]

I like both what Miguelito and TBS said.

[Cornflakes]

I like both what Miguelito and TBS said.

I’m fine being added as additional admin as well. Reloads need to be kept to minimum as well. Accidentally send your stack exploring with the “e” key, ok to reload. Misclick a worker? Oops, play on.

[superdeath]

Charriu, what gibberish is that thread title? About to make a meme for it

[civac2]

Those are mackoti login names.