Classic map for sure...probably should have included that in the original post. 2-day phases are fine with me, as is non-anon.

1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja

Who else?

id play, if you want--2 day is the longest id go though and prefer shorter

I've got a toddler at home, so I've found that I need a phase that can stretch the duration of a weekend in order for me to be able to keep up. If you're up for 2-day, then we've got:

1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja
3) ssorenn

i remember those days

Yeah, my wife and I got started later than most (he's our first). I love him to death, but I'm glad I enjoyed my 20s child-free.

its awesome...just remember everytime you get fed up with the littlest things, and wish he was older so he can talk and do things for himself----BIGGER KIDS= BIGGER PROBLEMS---so true

1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja
3) ssorenn

All three of us are ranked better than 300 in the all-time GR list. Don't miss your opportunity to test your mettle against some once-sharp but now-decrepit minds. :)

I just turned 50 and my current game won't go much longer (gameID=145332). This would be my second game, so I'm relatively new, but I have done well in my first game. I like the longer turn-around. Can I join?

I'm interested.

I have one issue that I'd like to talk out, and I feel that this thread is probably the place.

My problem with the longer phase games is that the guys that typically play them play twelve of them at once, and then they just end up treating each game essentially as gunboat. While press will be exchanged, I end up getting a lot of boiler plate language from the other players as they tend not to identify individually with their roles in the dozen or so games that they're playing.

I'm starting to get the sense that this game would be different? If so, I'd like to play. I'd not only want assurances about the above, but also would want to set an 85-point minimum buy-in (if jimbursch) is admitted or more (if he's not).

I don't rightly care what the buy-in is, so I'm fine with setting it as high or as low as you like. I have no problems having a player new to the site join the game as long as the others don't either--older players tend to be less flaky than younger ones. They take things less personally and are less likely to abandon a game where things look grim--at least in my experience.

@Al_Swearengen, that's not something I've actually encountered much of. I've definitely seen it once or twice (like in the OP of this thread), but I've been fairly lucky with people who play longer phases because they're like me--they don't want a phase to go by without plenty of time for negotiations. If you're looking for slower games with good press, I'd suggest you scroll through some of my past games and check out the players in my private games. Those guys are all really good about detailed press and meaningful negotiations.

You can count me in as long as we get agreement to Ready up on the basic phases and not draw longer than needed for things like basic retreats or disbands.

I'm 30+ and don't think I have much experience with most of the guys on the list.

Ssorenn, you can veto me joining if you want since it's been 2 recent games we've been/are in. No hard feelings.

So unless anyone has objections, we're at 2-day phases, 85 point buy-in, non-anon Classic. I agree with not milking all simple phases for the full length. With that being said I have taken a full phase length on builds/retreats on occasion, but always for a reason. I’ve either been negotiating the build, for example, or I know that I’ll be busy over the weekend and need the additional time. Using my active game as an example, I milked the build phase for all of Sunday knowing that I wouldn’t be around, but readied up first thing this morning. If those situations are fine by you, I think we can agree to readying whenever possible.

1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja
3) ssorenn
4) jimbursch
5) Al_Swearengen
6) ag7433

I agree with the above.

If someone falls off the list... I'll be available.

You have no points Superfly!

I'd be in if I wasn't already playing two games. I'm closing rapidly on 40, enjoy leisurely 2 day phases, and have the points to spend. I'm also encumbered by a toddler, so two day phases would be minimum for me.

If one of my games ends soon I could join.

@AG, would love for you to play as your quality of game adds to the list of already great players----i do agree that readying up especially for retreats and builds is a must to be part of the game

Is Zultar 30+, he needs a game

I'll play if you still need another player.

Since SuperFlyDaddio has no points to join the game (hit me up next time, though), and RAZ000 is in two games already, I think the list will look like this:

1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja
3) ssorenn
4) jimbursch
5) Al_Swearengen
6) ag7433
7) nmpolo

If no one objects, I'll create the game and PM passwords tomorrow.

All good here. Good luck all, for those of you about to die, I salute you!!!

Sounds good.

Crap, I should have read that more closely. Didn't see that it was non-anon. I actually prefer to back out at this point. Anyone interested in taking my spot?

We will find someone else, no worries.

Geez, Al. I should have known you wouldn't want to show your face around here :)

I would, but I can only handle one game at a time. It's exhausting.

Al--is your issue solely with the non-anon? If so, it was at Tru's suggestion but he didn't seem married to the idea. We can do anon if that's the deal breaker. If there are other things as well, we'll find a replacement.

@murraysheroes

It is, Sir. If we can switch to anon that would be splendid. It takes people approximately two seasons to figure out who I am in game anyway.

Last call for objections:
Classic, WTA, anon, 85 , 2-day phases.
1) murraysheroes
2) Tru Ninja
3) ssorenn
4) jimbursch
5) Al_Swearengen
6) ag7433
7) nmpolo

If I hear no complaints, I'll PM passwords tonight.

i object----i dont know to what yet but, I OBJECT

Sustained. You're on a short leash, counselor.

bow wow----ruff

I'm in -- just waiting for the PM.