Multiplayer Turn Timer

sir_pudding · 10-18-2017, 08:45 PM

So in my current ranked game, the timer ran out on my opponent's turn and rather than autoskipping it or something else you would expect, it is now at negative forty minutes and counting. What exactly is the timer for?

Ulzgoroth · 10-19-2017, 04:34 AM

I asked the same question on the Steam forum - I didn't get an explanation of why it's there, but they did say that it's not currently behaving as intended.

sir_pudding · 10-19-2017, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulzgoroth

I asked the same question on the Steam forum - I didn't get an explanation of why it's there, but they did say that it's not currently behaving as intended.

FWIW, when I finally exited to main menu it gave me the victory.

Ulzgoroth · 10-19-2017, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sir_pudding

FWIW, when I finally exited to main menu it gave me the victory.

Do you mean you were awarded a win without actually finishing the game up?

sir_pudding · 10-19-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulzgoroth

Do you mean you were awarded a win without actually finishing the game up?

Yes, because I wasn't going to sit there for hours waiting for some guy who was clearly AFK to actually take his turn.

Steve Jackson · 10-19-2017, 12:43 PM

As I understand it, desired behavior is "when opponent's timer runs out, you get the victory." Auroch comment?

sir_pudding · 10-19-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson

As I understand it, desired behavior is "when opponent's timer runs out, you get the victory." Auroch comment?

That would be great, but then the victory screen really ought to appear, rather than having the timer run negative for no reason.

GranitePenguin · 10-19-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson

As I understand it, desired behavior is "when opponent's timer runs out, you get the victory." Auroch comment?

That's pretty harsh. How does that apply to async play (that might be a day or more in-between turns)? Does the counter stop if they go offline? What determines how it should behave? I thought I read somewhere that the AI would take over to move things along at some point.

I think we need a clear definition of how all async/offline play works.

We also need a clear understanding of what the expectation is (and what the time limits are) around AWOL players.

selenite · 10-19-2017, 02:34 PM

Or at least a chat function letting you warn opponents you're going to be AFK.

I left Bounder hanging for a bit while I picked burrs out of my boy's feet (he decided to go outside barefoot).

sir_pudding · 10-19-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GranitePenguin

That's pretty harsh. How does that apply to async play (that might be a day or more in-between turns)? Does the counter stop if they go offline? What determines how it should behave? I thought I read somewhere that the AI would take over to move things along at some point.

I think we need a clear definition of how all async/offline play works.

We also need a clear understanding of what the expectation is (and what the time limits are) around AWOL players.

Ranked play doesn't seem to support ansync (which is a feature, IMO). The time limit is 30 minutes.

10-18-2017, 08:45 PM	#1
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Multiplayer Turn Timer So in my current ranked game, the timer ran out on my opponent's turn and rather than autoskipping it or something else you would expect, it is now at negative forty minutes and counting. What exactly is the timer for?

10-19-2017, 04:34 AM	#2
Ulzgoroth Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Multiplayer Turn Timer I asked the same question on the Steam forum - I didn't get an explanation of why it's there, but they did say that it's not currently behaving as intended. __________________ I don't know any 3e, so there is no chance that I am talking about 3e rules by accident.

10-19-2017, 12:43 PM	#6
Steve Jackson President and EIC Join Date: Jul 2004	Re: Multiplayer Turn Timer As I understand it, desired behavior is "when opponent's timer runs out, you get the victory." Auroch comment?

10-19-2017, 02:34 PM	#9
selenite Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota	Re: Multiplayer Turn Timer Or at least a chat function letting you warn opponents you're going to be AFK. I left Bounder hanging for a bit while I picked burrs out of my boy's feet (he decided to go outside barefoot).