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(December 5th, 2023, 09:40)Donovan Zoi Wrote: Hey all, I'm really sorry to have to do this.  I'm on the other side of a turn split with Magic and won't be able to play until tonight.   frown  Can I get another 12 hours added to the clock?

Sorry Donovan and everyone.

The problem turned out to be that my antivirus software suddenly and silently decided to delete the .dll file from the mod folder yesterday right as I went to play my turn. And then it kept doing the same thing without me noticing when I tried downloading and installing new copies. smoke. It took a few late night / early morning hours to identify and solve the problem.

Again, sorry for the delay, and I will budget extra time for my turn the next few days to make sure that if something goes wrong again it won't delay the game again.
Participated in: Pitboss 40 (lurked by Mr. Cairo), Pitboss 45 (lurked by Charriu and chumchu), Pitboss 63 (replaced Mr. Cairo), Pitboss 66Pitboss 69, Pitboss 74
Participating in: Pitboss 78 (lurked by GT), Pitboss 79 (lurking giraflorens)

Criticism welcome!
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It's always the antivirus...
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As an IT guy I'll allow myself a quick remark: With Windows Defender, you really DON'T need any kind of other antivirus nowadays on private computers.

(Microsoft actually improved Defender to a point where it's a decent solution, and other commercial antivirus systems are not really bringing any more benefits, quite the contrary.)

For companies, some security suites which offere more flexibility still make sense, but for private use, I've stopped to recommend using anything but Defender for quite some years by now.
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I'll second that. There's also been several instances where the leading anti-virus manufacturers have collaborated with the software industry to not detect software that would be classified as malware/rootkits; ie several kinds of anti-copying software.
Playing: PB74
Played: PB58 - PB59 - PB62 - PB66 - PB67
Dedlurked: PB56 (Amicalola) - PB72 (Greenline)
Maps: PB60 - PB61 - PB63 - PB68 - PB70 - PB73 - PB76

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And then there's malware disguised as anti-virus software, mom fell for that a few weeks ago (luckily worth limited damage as it didn't go beyond the web browser).
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Could I please have an extension of about 3-4 hours? I won't be home in time to play the turn.
Past Games: PB51  -  PB55  -  PB56  -  PB58 (Tarkeel's game)  - PB59  -  PB60  -  PB64  -  PB66  -  PB68 (Miguelito's game)     Current Games: None (for now...)
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This I forgot to post yesterday.

„I am on a business trip and have forgotten the power supply for my gaming notebook. I've already done most of the turn, but now my battery is empty and I need a 12-hour extension for the rest.“

Can I have 6 hours more. I am sorry.
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I might need a 24 hour extension to the next turn. I'm going on holiday, bringing laptop with me, but might take a while to sort out internet and suchlike. Please gimme a big extension if I don't play in time
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Sorry for the delay. Turn rolled.
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If i end this turn today i maybe not right in time for the next turn. Iam back tomorrow evening. The question is now: End this turn and you give me more time for the next turn. Or i dont end this turn and have enough time for sure. What should i do?
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