Midday deadlines?

Chief Rum · 05-09-2013, 10:04 AM

As everyone knows (for instance, from the wrestling game), my second job gives me issues at our normal deadline times, which I can't stand (hate to keep the players waiting).

I have given thought to different deadline times to handle this. My early deadline suggestion for wrestling was not really supported.

So here is my question: How does everyone feel about a midday deadline?

If I ran a two phase (night and day) midday deadline, it would be something like a 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EST) lynch deadline, and a night deadline to end 2-3 hours later.

If I ran a single, 24 hour midday deadline, it would be either 10 a.m. again or 2 p.m. PDT (5 p.m. EST).

How would something like that work for you guys? Better? Worse?

The Jackal · 05-09-2013, 11:01 AM

I feel like a 1pm EST lynch deadline might be tough to swing. 5 or 6 PM would work better, but you'd likely lose out on a lot of post-work posting. I could see some very quiet deadlines since most of us aren't able to post much from work. I'm always up for trying things - however I'm not going to be able to play in another game until the last week of May.

The Jackal · 05-09-2013, 11:02 AM

Damnit, I'm going to miss game of thrones?

JAG · 05-09-2013, 11:12 AM

I thought the deadlines for the wrestling game worked out fine, I don't recall any problems at least.

I would be ok with the night / day deadline you're suggesting, but I may not be available around deadline. I don't mind that though. And Narc will probably be thrilled.

Chief Rum · 05-09-2013, 11:50 AM

Sorry, Jackal, I have been pushing back my GOT ruleset fro quite a while. I wanted to run it during the show run.

JAG, the issues with the wrestling deadline was that 2-3 times I had to run the deadline really late because I was at work. I would imagine it kills the momentum to go up to the lynch deadline and not have the lynch actually happen yet.

That's really what I want to have set up, is so that the game gets an immediate lynch and reaction before I have to go to the other job.

Narcizo · 05-09-2013, 12:24 PM

Any earlier deadline is win as far as I'm concerned. But I would imagine that I'm in a minority there.

Danny · 05-09-2013, 12:51 PM

I would be unable to play most likely. Lots of unexpected things happen daily at work, so many days I would not be able to get on at all. I also do not wake up early enough or have it in my mind to check before work.

Chief Rum · 05-09-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

I would be unable to play most likely. Lots of unexpected things happen daily at work, so many days I would not be able to get on at all. I also do not wake up early enough or have it in my mind to check before work.

That would be my concern, Danny. I am busy, but I think I can keep tabs on a game once I get it running while I am at work.

But for some, that's just not an option. At work, they can't do anything, and it's after work when they can contribute, or late at night.

I'll probably end up sticking with the night deadline and ask for patience again on those nights when I can't be on right at the deadline.

DaddyTorgo · 05-09-2013, 01:30 PM

I don't think it kills momentum too much Chief - we all understand your second job.

Autumn · 05-09-2013, 01:49 PM

I'm more flexible than most, so early deadlines wouldn't be too bad. But probably the best option would be to have a single deadline, around the regular time 9 or 10 EST. Make people wait for writeup when you can do it. but if it's a single deadline than there's no real downside to having to wait like there might be with a day/night deadline setup.

Narcizo · 05-09-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Autumn

I'm more flexible than most, so early deadlines wouldn't be too bad. But probably the best option would be to have a single deadline, around the regular time 9 or 10 EST. Make people wait for writeup when you can do it. but if it's a single deadline than there's no real downside to having to wait like there might be with a day/night deadline setup.

This. I'd rather have people playing -I don't think the momentum will be killed.

path12 · 05-09-2013, 02:37 PM

I am stupid excited for a GoT werewolf game so will work with any deadline you want.

The Jackal · 05-09-2013, 02:57 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't have a problem waiting for a writeup. Spin it like the small council is discussing the lynch vote or something.

Autumn · 05-09-2013, 03:01 PM

Heck, spin it that we're waiting for George Martin to finish the next book.

DaddyTorgo · 05-09-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by path12

I am stupid excited for a GoT werewolf game so will work with any deadline you want.

stupid excited doesn't even cover it on my end.

I'M IN!!!

(oh wait - this isn't the signup thread. F*ck you, I don't care!)

Danny · 05-09-2013, 04:27 PM

if you did single deadline, I would still play. I would just be like Narc, but then people will vote me for being too quiet.

murrayyyyy · 05-09-2013, 05:41 PM

Either way works.

claphamsa · 05-09-2013, 08:43 PM

1PM is better than 10PM

mauchow · 05-09-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

if you did single deadline, I would still play. I would just be like Narc, but then people will vote me for being too quiet.

Like last game?

Danny · 05-09-2013, 09:09 PM

But even quieter. I will be l

Danny · 05-09-2013, 09:09 PM

Like ntn

path12 · 05-10-2013, 10:14 AM

I actually find Danny more suspicious the more he posts. Those one line posts spread all kinds of fear, uncertainty and doubt.

Lathum · 05-10-2013, 10:19 AM

I think the midday deadline would be hard. If most people are like me they can get on during work, but spradicaly.

I think what we would see is a lot of uneducated votes just to make sure the deadline isn't missed.

05-09-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Sorry, Jackal, I have been pushing back my GOT ruleset fro quite a while. I wanted to run it during the show run. JAG, the issues with the wrestling deadline was that 2-3 times I had to run the deadline really late because I was at work. I would imagine it kills the momentum to go up to the lynch deadline and not have the lynch actually happen yet. That's really what I want to have set up, is so that the game gets an immediate lynch and reaction before I have to go to the other job. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-09-2013, 02:37 PM	#12
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	I am stupid excited for a GoT werewolf game so will work with any deadline you want. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

05-09-2013, 08:43 PM	#18
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	1PM is better than 10PM __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

05-10-2013, 10:14 AM	#22
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	I actually find Danny more suspicious the more he posts. Those one line posts spread all kinds of fear, uncertainty and doubt. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

05-09-2013, 11:01 AM	#2
The Jackal Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire	I feel like a 1pm EST lynch deadline might be tough to swing. 5 or 6 PM would work better, but you'd likely lose out on a lot of post-work posting. I could see some very quiet deadlines since most of us aren't able to post much from work. I'm always up for trying things - however I'm not going to be able to play in another game until the last week of May.

05-09-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
The Jackal Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire	Damnit, I'm going to miss game of thrones?

05-09-2013, 11:12 AM	#4
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	I thought the deadlines for the wrestling game worked out fine, I don't recall any problems at least. I would be ok with the night / day deadline you're suggesting, but I may not be available around deadline. I don't mind that though. And Narc will probably be thrilled.

05-09-2013, 12:24 PM	#6
Narcizo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006	Any earlier deadline is win as far as I'm concerned. But I would imagine that I'm in a minority there.

05-09-2013, 12:51 PM	#7
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I would be unable to play most likely. Lots of unexpected things happen daily at work, so many days I would not be able to get on at all. I also do not wake up early enough or have it in my mind to check before work.

05-09-2013, 01:30 PM	#9
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I don't think it kills momentum too much Chief - we all understand your second job.

05-09-2013, 01:49 PM	#10
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I'm more flexible than most, so early deadlines wouldn't be too bad. But probably the best option would be to have a single deadline, around the regular time 9 or 10 EST. Make people wait for writeup when you can do it. but if it's a single deadline than there's no real downside to having to wait like there might be with a day/night deadline setup.

05-09-2013, 02:57 PM	#13
The Jackal Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire	Yeah, I wouldn't have a problem waiting for a writeup. Spin it like the small council is discussing the lynch vote or something.

05-09-2013, 03:01 PM	#14
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Heck, spin it that we're waiting for George Martin to finish the next book.

05-09-2013, 04:27 PM	#16
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	if you did single deadline, I would still play. I would just be like Narc, but then people will vote me for being too quiet.

05-09-2013, 05:41 PM	#17
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	Either way works.

05-09-2013, 09:09 PM	#20
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	But even quieter. I will be l

05-10-2013, 10:19 AM	#23
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think the midday deadline would be hard. If most people are like me they can get on during work, but spradicaly. I think what we would see is a lot of uneducated votes just to make sure the deadline isn't missed.

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