I think that, in order to get some semblance of a clear passage of time, a time skip should occur between this age and the next, or between this part of the age and the continuation of this age. As I said, the reason I want this to happen is so that everyone in the game has some sort of sense of time in the game. This will also allow for an implied period of growth. What could happen to describe what that growth was is the first post a player makes when coming back can describe the events that occurred to them over the ten year period, but this comes with the caveat that players will not have any major event occur over this time period. If a player has a major ongoing event before the Sabbath, they can continue to develop this event through the time skip, but the climax to this event will have to occur during play time.
So what do you guys think of this suggestion?
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[–] Dumb_Comment_Bot 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I think it would be more fitting if we did it at a specific time, like wednesday or something. That way everyone could prepare their story arc for it.
[–] Urukuk [S] ago (edited ago)
Yeah. I just want the time skip to occur so that the races could experience significant growth without having to play for weeks and weeks at a time. Should probably talk to arbiters about it.
@NobleParadox @silvester @Cutsprocket , how about a scheduled time skip? Like, a day could be set in which the in-game time could advance ten years, with no major events happening during this time.
[–] NobleParadox ago
I don't really feel that we need a time skip. If there is to be one, there needs to be rules, restrictions, limitations on the advancements. 10 years is a long time to develop, I hope you understand. We need to set a guideline for how much each civ grows and how much they advance technologically. This is to ensure that most of the post-jump posts can be approved, and not rejected due to being too stupidly overpowered.
A second point is the question of what a major event is. Is a technological advancement major? How about the founding of a city? Do you mean specifically wars and stuff like that,
One last thing, while 10 years is fine for a civilization, it is much too long for mortal heroes. Who knows what Mar'dy's been up to in 10 years. I think making a 10 year leap would be fine if these hero characters were not involved.
For the time being, a nae from me.
[–] bobusdoleus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't think it's a great time for such a thing. Not for me, at least - I kind of have some hands in some pies right now. And it's very unlikely to be a good time for everyone at once, I think, so it's been basically individual imperative how much time passes for any given set of players. Wibbly, but it works, I think.
[–] Arotaes_Forgehammer 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Ohmigod. A justification for a space program appearing out of nowhere and the jihad succeeding? Yes pls
[–] ghotioninabarrel 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Nope, I'd say anything that happens during the time skip would have to be begun beforehand and reasonable in that time. And also can't include new interactions with anyone.
[–] bobusdoleus ago
Neither of those is in the spirit of 'nothing important happening.'
[–] ghotioninabarrel ago
I'd say that if ever there are no ongoing arcs then no problem, make a post and see whether people want one at that time.
If there are any arcs at all that would be messed with though, then no.
[–] Cutsprocket ago
I think people are ok to play fast and loose with their own time skips as necessary. I myself have used a couple and am beginning an arc right now that the time skip would get in the way of.
[–] 4291776? ago
I like this idea, but I think we need a few days (or a week full Age) notice.
[–] NobleParadox ago
You have no idea how scared I am of what the Deva will do in 10 years.
[–] Dumb_Comment_Bot ago
Good btw? I wasn't sure how to do a PU other than this: http://imgh.us/gaea_political_7.svg
[–] Urukuk [S] ago (edited ago)
Yeah, the slashed line is good. If you want future reference for Chloran lands within the PU, just use this.
P.S. If this time skip suggestion is accepted, there will be a lot of new Fulcrid cities. Hope that being the only one doing the map isn't too much work though.