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Re: What to do ??? Wed, 22 September 2004 15:52 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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 The few times that I have hosted a game, I checked the players' race files before gen time to make sure they were password protected and that they were not corrupt.

I immediately notified the player of the difficulty and allowed them to "fix" the problem before I genned the game.

I figured it only took a very short period of time that prevented painful problems later on. But, I also read the instructions before all else fails, which seems to make me a freak of nature anyway. Laughing

A truth that has been stated is that the follow-up action on this is definitely up to the host. If I were the host, and this is my own humble but opinionated opinion, I would consult with the player who forgot to password protect his race file and see what he/she wanted to do. Some people might be cool with it, set a password, and continue with the game (everyone does know you can do that, right?).

Sure, the player who discovered the open turn file can use that information obtained if he wishes to do so; but in-game information will quickly become dated. Race configuration information is his forever, if he chooses to keep it and try to use it to his advantage, but that is about it unless I'm over-looking something else. Dunce

Other people, like me for instance, would be too paranoid for that and insist on regenning the game (after I had created a new race, of course). A host who refused to do so would then leave it to the player to suffer through or drop out. Rude and crude, but that's the way life can be at times. It just sort of depends on what type of host you want to be. Do you defend the rights of the one, the rights of the many, or your right to host the game YOUR way? So many choices!

Talk to your players via email and find out what they think should happen, if that is the sort of host you want to be. Those who choose to not respond are voting "don't care". If you choose to be a dictator, then do what you want and let the chips fall where they may. Remember that the word "dictator" is not inherently evil, unless you actually prepend it with the word "evil". Wink


(This does not mean that I am a communist, socialist, or any other "ist" you might think of. I'm a voting member of a constitutional republic and proud of it!) Yes

But whatever you decide to do this time around, Steve1, I would recommend you check the race files before game genning from now on. You'll be much happier and your hosting life will be much easier to deal with.


My my 2 cents worth. I hope it helps, but I fear all I did was muddy up the water for you.

The Crusader Angel

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