Broken Crescent Hotseat - Should the game end?

**phonicsmonkey** · 03-17-2009, 23:28

*This poll is only for current players in the Broken Crescent Hotseat. Please do not answer the poll unless you are currently playing in the game.*

Well, after over a year of play and 33 turns I thought it was time to put this out there.

The question is: Should the game end here?

Option 1 would have us continue the game as it currently stands. The political situation (save for Georgia's betrayal

) is quite stable, with a broad alliance of Islamic nations and vassals versus the resurgent Eastern Roman Empire. There is currently just one war, between Rome and the Brotherhood, and all the signs indicate it will be a long attritional conflict which could end with either side on top, but will take a very long time to resolve. In the meantime the majority of players in the game have little to do but run their economies and press 'end turn'. I know that some players are bored, and I suspect we will have more problems with missed turn deadlines and players leaving the game as a result.

Option 2 would have us end the game now, leaving the conflict unresolved.

Option 3 is something I've been thinking of for some time - what if we were to bring the Mongol invasion forward and assign a human player to the Mongols, and the rest of the players collaborate to defeat them? The Mongols could be given an objective (hold 20 regions?) and the rest of the players would play as one team to thwart them. The game would end when either the Mongols have reached their objective, or their faction is destroyed.

Option 4 is just in case you don't like any of the other options and have a better idea (please post it!)

So, let me know what you think.

Just so you know, I am happy with any of the three options, whatever you guys decide - I will continue to GM the game and participate as a player.

**Redemption** · 03-17-2009, 23:35

Options 1 and 3 are good for me.

I'd really hate to see this game go. Then again, more player involvment would be fun >_< I'm not sure a Mongol invasion would revive the game much if players don't invest more in open diplomacy then is currently going on.

And I'm not yet in Baghdad

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 03-17-2009, 23:52

I'm one of those players who don't have anything else except pressing 'End Turn' to do. But I'm not bored because of that. I have some plans but they need a stronger economy and that's why I'm happy just pushing 'End Turn' button.
So, I would want this to go on.

**Ramses II CP** · 03-18-2009, 00:02

I like this game. It's been my favorite hotseat game to date just due to the variety of things that have happened.

Oh, and if there isn't peace between the Ghorids and Seljuks I'll have plenty to do soon.

**phonicsmonkey** · 03-18-2009, 01:52

Originally Posted by Redemption

Options 1 and 3 are good for me.

Would you like to declare a preference? It would help with the poll

Perhaps I should have allowed multiple responses, but I didn't, so please vote for one or the other!

**navarro951** · 03-18-2009, 03:45

I say keep it on going. I am still new but have followed the game since turn 5 er so. (didnt have MTW till i took my first turn). I think that since not much has been going on lately it reduces the amount of in-game chatter going on. With time something is always bound to happen of course.

**Redemption** · 03-18-2009, 04:31

Originally Posted by phonicsmonkey

Would you like to declare a preference? It would help with the poll

Perhaps I should have allowed multiple responses, but I didn't, so please vote for one or the other!

I think the first time around I answered too quickly. The poll wasn't up yet!

Originally Posted by navarro951

I say keep it on going. I am still new but have followed the game since turn 5 er so. (didnt have MTW till i took my first turn). I think that since not much has been going on lately it reduces the amount of in-game chatter going on. With time something is always bound to happen of course.

Not much happening? Not much!?!? There's one of the biggest wars this game has seen happening! What are you Muslims waiting for to backstab each other and reap the rewards

Hey... I can dream now, right?

**phonicsmonkey** · 03-18-2009, 04:35

Originally Posted by Redemption

I think the first time around I answered too quickly. The poll wasn't up yet!

lol, I am a poll-posting n00b

**navarro951** · 03-18-2009, 23:19

Originally Posted by Redemption

I think the first time around I answered too quickly. The poll wasn't up yet!

Not much happening? Not much!?!? There's one of the biggest wars this game has seen happening! What are you Muslims waiting for to backstab each other and reap the rewards

Hey... I can dream now, right?

I dont mean in-game like on the map, I mean IC ingame, as in not many stories or court feuds going on. Just my 2 cents.

**rossahh** · 03-19-2009, 07:05

I really see no reason for the game to stop. Only one human faction has died and the Romans are resurgent again. Eventually, something is going to have to give between the Caliphate and the Seljuks - you can't have the two super powers of the game living peacefully with each other forever.

**phonicsmonkey** · 03-19-2009, 08:39

great! the people have spoken and the game will go on..

although I am still interested in the opinions of those who have not yet voted, so please go ahead..