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Half the round duration

Elderveld

Elderveld

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Since the rounds are pretty much over after 1, mayb 2 weeks, can we just set the rounds to 1 month, or 1,5 months?

I think everyone would agree the first week(s) are more fun. f it, lets reduce alliance size to 15 aswell. And public after one week! or only rank 1.


not like its ever gonna happen, but its good to clear my thoughts...
 
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the winner is decided by then, but there is still plenty for others to do in the round. The battle for R2 went on for all of last round..

I'd say AT MOST, drop 1 month off, so its 2 months long.

Reducing ally-size will always get shot down.. makes it much easier for a small group to win. (more concentrated pwnage!)

I can agree with the public R1 alliance after 1 week though, no reason for them to not be public. Might encourage more fighting for R1. maybe..
 
timtadams

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It wont change. Azzer said a while ago that it would never change.

And not everyone agrees the start is the most enjoyable part of the round.

And it would be alot harder for people with certain goals (such as bribe every unit, get 1m gargs or more) to achieve them.

There will be implications for cost/value of p-unit
 
Alcibiades

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the first weeks are not the most fun, imo. I vastly prefer playing with a fully teched route when their are still lots of targets around than muddling about without intel in flak wars etc. The round might be over for the top two allies after a couple weeks, but there is plenty of fun to be had if you're not in the winning alliance.

The rounds are a little too long, yes, but 1-1.5 months would still probably be too short. As well, as timtadams said, Azzer has expressly banned any possibility of shortening the rounds. I am unaware of any change in his attitude towards this.
 
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LuckySports

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okay, so 1/2 a month off.. :p I barely pay attention to how long it is, i just round if up to 3 months :p
 
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