09-21-2016, 12:39 AM
(09-20-2016, 11:37 PM)Rick McDowell Wrote: At Alamaze we are nearing completion of a conversion from HTML to SQL, which will have several advantages: for increased versatility with color and fonts and graphics in turn results, and the implementation of the legendary "Ready Button" we introduced in Fall of Rome. Just weeks away. The Ready Button means instead of having a deadline (and in Alamaze, turns are due various days of the week no later than exactly noon Eastern USA and are available within 5 minutes after the deadline), a game can process as soon as all players have hit the Ready Button. Players will choose whether they want this faster format or stay with the traditional deadline in any particular game forming.
Rick,
I'm curious about your comment of a conversion from HTML to SQL. They're not actually related are they?
And - I applaud the idea of the Ready button. The style is not for me, but I know lots of PBM players that would have loved it. Those that just couldn't get their turns in fast enough.
I think this also helps get new players into the genre too. Most gamers couldn't comprehend the idea of running 1 turn every 2 weeks. This is a nice way to get them in and get them acquainted with the real way PBM should be played.
If I ever take a few minutes to lift my head from building Cohorts, I'll have to come by your site and check it all out.
Cheers,
Paul