In "massacre 4", "The Hand" went NMR as France, just as England asked for a pause, which meant no pause and both England and France went CD. "da don" immediately took over France Autumn 1904 but never submitted a move, slowing the game and going CD again. Immediately, "Zynikus" took over France. No order submitted Spring 1906, now waiting for the NMR on the Retreat.

"The Hand" went missing as soon as he was stabbed by England, but maybe RL got in the way, as it did for England. There is no excuse, however, for taking over a CD, never issuing press, and never entering a move. "da don" and "Zynikus" are guilty of this behavior.

I'm in favour of this idea, but I must remind you: have fun coding.

I think he means to do it on the forum, and whilst its annoying think of it the other way - at least you got a player for a bit!

No, we never got a player. France hasn't submitted an order since 1903, although 3 different players have "owned" France. The game is crawling along since France never finalizes.

@aoe2rules: what idea? I'm not proposing anything here (that was another thread). I'm just venting.

If someone picks up the country by accident it is acceptable, but someone should really look at the position before picking it up. I played a Cd france and ended up getting more out than I bet, so moderate positions should be played to the end.

Mr jbalcorn makes a cogent argument.