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Distance Learning Coordinator
The Computer Keyboarding section of this course is designed for all students who want to develop good computer keyboarding skills. Beginning students will learn the touch system of keyboarding, and students who already know the keyboard will improve their basic keyboarding techniques to develop speed and accuracy. Using Microsoft Word, the Document Formatting portion of this class will teach students how to prepare and edit documents such as business letters, memoranda, tables, and reports.This class meets online only.
Below are links to some of the handouts we are using this semester. These (and many more) are also available in our Angel classroom. Most are in pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader) format. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, you can get it from the Adobe Web Site (And it's free!)
I'm glad you're here and I am excited about teaching this class! This syllabus/information document provides important information on a variety of topics. The first section describes the syllabus. This is followed by information on how to enter ANGEL (our online classroom), how to decide if online learning is right for you, and information regarding the Keyboarding Pro 6.
Please read all the information carefully and email me if you have any questions. I want this to be a fun, positive, online learning experience for you.
Please note: This is not a class that teaches you how to use ANGEL software program (but I can assist you with ANGEL).
The West Valley College community supports students along their pathways to reach transfer and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.
We will be using ANGEL (an acroynm for A New Global Environment for Learning), a Course Management Software program. Think of ANGEL as our classroom. In it is all of the information you will need to complete this class (assignments, testing, handouts, e-mail, and discussion boards). This document contains instructions on how to log into our classroom.
This information is also on the WVC Home Page (www.westvalley.edu).
The first three weeks of class is devoted to keyboarding. This portion of class is designed for both beginning students who have never typed, and students who already know the keyboard but want to improve their speed and accuracy skills. Beginning students will learn the touch system of keyboarding including the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. Your keyboarding goal: reach 20 wpm (words per minute) by the end of class.
NOTE: The Keyboarding Pro Software that we use is only available for computers using Windows (not Macs). Skill Building students (students who already know the keyboard) will improve their basic keyboarding techniques to develop speed and accuracy. This class is also recommended for students who want to rid themselves of bad keyboarding habits (looking at their fingers, using incorrect typing techniques). Skill Building Goal: improve your keyboarding skill by eight to ten words per minute.
Need help installing your Keyboarding Pro software or creating your data disk? Try watching these videos that a former students created for me:
Installing Keyboarding Pro: http://www.screencast.com/t/L1K8foAGaO
Creating Your Data Disk in Keyboarding Pro: http://www.screencast.com/t/J8XQ4Pi651
The remainder of the class focuses on Document Formatting. Using Microsoft Word 2010, this section will teach you word processing concepts and techniques of document preparation including memos, business letters, statistical tables, and reports. Our textbook is designed for Word 2010 users. You may use Word 2011 for the Mac, but remember, the textbook will not match.
There are no course prerequisites for CA 10D, but CA 70 (introductory computer course) is recommended if you are unfamiliar with using the computer. To take this course you must:
Have access to the Internet (high speed is not required, but highly recommended)
Know how to use an Internet browser
Know how to receive/send e-mail and homework from our classroom in Angel
Have your own e-mail account
Have access to or install the software programs needed (Microsoft Word 2010 and Keyboarding Pro
There is one book and one software package that you will need to purchase to complete this course. It is assumed that you have access to Word 2010 (either own it, borrow from a friend, go to the Tech Center or Library). Student must have all materials by the end of the first week. You can purchase the materials a number of ways:
You save money if you purchase it from Cengage or the West Valley's bookstore as they sell it as a bundle, meaning that the keyboarding software and text are sold together. The bookstore's approximate price for a new bundle is $110 ($82 used) and you will not have to wait to receive your order (you can pick it up on campus). It costs $20 to order it directly from Cengage. Again, as prices can change quickly, these prices may not be correct.
You can save the most money if you purchase it as an e-book.
The following are minimum system requirements that are necessary to run the Keyboarding Pro 6 software on your personal computer. Recommended configurations are listed in parentheses.
500 MHz Pentium III or compatible processor
256 MB of RAM (512 MB RAM Recommended)
Hard Drive with 1 GB free disk space
8X CD-Rom Drive
Windows-compatible sound card
600 x 800 screen with 24-bit color (1024 x 768 with 32-bit color Recommended)
32 bit Microsoft Word 2010 also compatible with Microsoft Word 2007
32 bit or 64 bit operating system
To use the Web Reporter, an Internet connection is required. We highly recommend a wired connection. A wireless connection is not recommended, although I have not had any trouble using my wireless.
I will provide you with a keyboarding calendar/schedule. Each week I will post a Lesson Assignment Handout to help you with the assignment. There are 50 lessons to complete (the first 25 are using the Keyboarding Pro software with a few sections to type in the book). Keyboarding portion of class: Document Formatting portion of class: There are four online tests (true/false, multiple choice) and four of them include a production component (tests that you type and submit). Assignments and tests must be submitted by the due dates to receive credit.
Keyboarding and Keyboarding Assignments |
100 |
Assignments including Weekly emails from you |
425 |
Discussion Forums |
50 |
Weekly Emails |
50 |
Total Test Points |
375 |
Total Final Points (true/false and multiple choice questions) |
100 |
Total Class Points (subject to change) |
1000 |
Each Tuesday evenings I will post a Lesson Assignment Handout to help you with the assignment. Assignments and tests must be submitted by the due dates to receive credit.
Plan your time carefully. In order to successfully complete this course, you should plan your schedule very carefully and try to stick to it. Look carefully at your schedule. Check the WVC Distance Learning site, "Are Distance Learning Classes Right for You" to see if an online class is a good fit for you and your schedule. As per the college catalog: "A semester unit of credit represents the number of lecture hours (or their non-lecture equivalent) per week for one semester. Normally, a student is expected to devote two hours of preparation outside class for each unit of credit in a class.
I require that you check your ANGEL mail at least twice a week. In Angel, I have the ability to send messages to both your home and ANGEL e-mails. It will look as though I am sending you the e-mail from my West Valley College account. Please be sure that your personal e-mail address is correct (go to MyWebServices from the college home page). Most students appreciate this because it reminds them that they have an online class. However, when you e-mail me, please do so by logging into ANGEL rather than sending it to my WVC email. This allows me to keep my class e-mail separate from the large volume of college e-mail I receive and will ensure that I am able to receive and read your e-mail. It also shows me that you are logging into the ANGEL website.
I also require that you WRITE me once a week. I want to know how you are doing, what problems you might have and if there are any questions I can answer. This is MANDATORY and is worth 3 points per week. The law requires that online classes have regular and effective contact between student and instructor.
As I mentioned above, I require that you check your ANGEL account at least twice a week. ANGEL tells me when you have logged in/out. If I see that you have not logged in for two weeks, I may ask you to drop. This is one reason why it is so important to keep in contact with me. I want to help you work through your problems.
Our class has its own Angel Discussion Board for you or your classmates to post questions, comments, etc. Before you send me a question, I ask that you first post your question on the Discussion Board. Why? I'm not online 24/7 and my response may not be instantaneous. Don't be shy - probably 10 of your classmates have the same questions. When taking an online course you must take the initiative to post questions on the discussion board if you do not understand the material. You must learn to move on to other material while waiting for a response.
Some weeks there will be a mandatory discussion board where you will be asked to post an answer to a question and respond to another student's post. These are graded forums and participation in each is required for a passing grade. Your posts are worth up to five points, depending on the depth of your post. I will give you more information about this in your assignments.
I do not accept computer "excuses." You are taking an online class; it is your responsibility to have access to a computer. What does this mean? Computer crashes, lost disk information, Internet access becomes unavailable, hardware/software difficulties, or your dog ate your disk do not constitute reasons for late work. Since I don't accept computer excuses, make sure you have back-up computer sources (library, friend).
I hope this doesn't happen, but if you need to drop after the first week, it is your responsibility to do so or risk receiving an N/C ("F") in class. However, if I see that you are not completing your work, logging in, etc., I will drop you. If you are dropping because you are feeling overwhelmed, please talk to me first. I'm here to help you get through that and want this to be a positive experience for you.
The College's policy on academic dishonesty covers in-class cheating, out-of-class cheating, plagiarism, and furnishing false information. For additional information, please see the West Valley College Catalog.
All students are expected to know the rules regarding plagiarism. The Oxford Dictionary describes plagiarism as '... to take and use as one's own the thoughts, writings, or inventions of another.' (OED 1987). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism) describes plagiarism as: " the use of another person's work (this could be their words, products or ideas) for personal advantage without proper acknowledgement of the original work with the intention of passing it off as your own. Plagiarism may occur deliberately (with the intention to deceive) or accidentally (due to poor referencing). It includes copying material from a book, copying-and-pasting information from the World Wide Web, getting family or friends to help with course work - even copying answers from a fellow student during an examination is a form of plagiarism."
Other sites to visit on this subject: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_plagiar.html
Think of ANGEL as our classroom. Here is where you will receive announcements, get your assignments, e-mail, grades, handouts, and chat with other students. The classroom opens the first day of class.
This is our Angel Classroom's URL: http://wvmccd.angellearning.com/
You can also access the ANGEL login page from the West Valley College home page at http://www.westvalley.edu
Download the Student Quickstart Guide from http://www.westvalley.edu/elearning/faculty/documents/angel-80-student-quickstart-guide.pdf
NOTE: If you are taking an online course that utilizes the Angel Learning course management system, you usually will not have access to the server until just before the semester begins. After the semester begins, you will be able to login in to Angel by using your college ID and password.
Your password is your six digit birth date.
So if you were born on December 14, 1980, your password would be 121480
Single digits must have a 0 in front of them
So if you were born on May 9, 1990, your password would be 050990
Now that you have determined your log in name and password, Angel may be accessed through the following login page: http://wvmccd.angellearning.com
If you are still having problems logging on to Angel for a West Valley College online course, there may be a problem with the seven digit number you are using as part of your username. Your student ID number is generated by the computer at the college and is included with all of the paperwork you may have received from the college.
If you absolutely can't find any paperwork with this number on it or you never received any paperwork in the first place, please contact the college Admissions and Records office (408-741-2001) or me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Each online instructor has access to the student ID numbers for the individual students in their course.
Since this is an online class, I have no official campus office hours. Once classes begin:
You can call me in my office at (408) 741-2623 (M-Th)
Disabled students: West Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. College materials will be available in alternate formats (Braille, audio, electronic format, or large print) upon request. Please contact the Disability and Educational Support Program at (408) 741-2010 (voice) or (408) 741-2658 (TTY) for assistance.
Please notify me immediately if you have a documented learning disability and require extra time on timed exams. I am happy to give you extra time if you (1) can document your disability; AND (2) notify me BEFORE you take the exam.
First Day of Class |
Monday, August 26 |
Labor Day Holiday |
Monday, September 2 |
Last day to ADD a semester length classes |
Sunday, September 8 |
Last Day to Drop a Semester Length Class WITHOUT a "W" and WITH a Refund |
Sunday, September 8 |
Deadline to Petition for AA-T/AS-T for Spring Graduation |
Monday, September 30 |
Deadline to Petition for Spring Graduation |
Monday, October 7 |
Veteran's Holiday - Campus Closed |
Monday, November 11 |
Last Day to Drop a Semester Length Class WITH a "W" |
Friday, November 15 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 28, 29 |
Our Final Exam |
Monday, December 9
I may make changes to the syllabus during the semester. It is your responsibility to stay informed of these changes. If you have questions about this, you may contact me via e-mail or phone. You may also wish to have a study partner whom you can contact if you have questions.
This distance learning course is conducted completely via the Internet and e-mail. The primary mode of instruction is through an Internet connection. I would like you to stay in close contact with me. I ask that you write me (just to check in) at least once a week via ANGEL's e-mail. I'd like you to check your ANGEL mail and discussion group posts at least twice a week. In our classroom discussion forum, or through chat, you may consult with your classmates about your assignments. You will submit the majority of your work via our classroom drop box. I will provide you with a class assignment document each week to guide you throughout this course. Please understand that this is not a self-paced class (meaning that I will not release all assignments at one time or in advance). You must submit your assignments on or before each of the deadlines.
Please visit West Valley College's eLearning website. westvalley.edu/elearning Viewing the eLearning web site should help determine if this class meets your needs.
Are you ready for online learning? westvalley.edu/elearning/students/readiness/
To help you determine if online learning is right for you, take the online readiness quizzes at http://www.westvalley.edu/elearning/students/readiness/quiz-1.html
Review the FAQ page at: westvalley.edu/elearning/students/faq.html
What are the recommended best practices for using ANGEL? http://www.westvalley.edu/elearning/angel/practices-students.html
Check the ANGEL logon page for the browsers and browser version should you use. http://wvmccd.angellearning.com/
If you have a complaint or someone has shared information with you as a student or employee that is unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment, contact the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at West Valley-Mission Community College District, Human Resources Department at 408-741-2060. If the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is not available, contact the President of the West Valley College at 408-741-2097.
Questions about Health Services ? Please call 741-2027 or view the website at: http://www.westvalley.edu/services/health
Get a jump on Stress Management by seeking tips on:
Getting Good Sleep; Ideas for "Brain" Food and Eating Well; Time Management, Concentration and Test-Taking Strategies; Realistic Relaxation Breaks
Consider Personal Counseling to talk it out.
Find these at WVC Student Health and other Support Resources at http://www.westvalley.edu/services/
West Valley College is a Smoke Free Campus and we thank you for honoring the college policy and supporting a healthy campus! Smoking is prohibited on campus with the exception
of the numbered parking lots around the perimeter of College Circle.
FREE and Confidential Smoking Cessation Support, including Nicotine patches and gum, is available in Student Health Services, No Butts About It!
If you experience an accident while on campus, the College/District requires the following:
Claimant's own insurance plan is considered Primary; District Plan is only used after the primary plan Claim must be filed within 90 days of the incident
Claimants are expected to pay a $50 deductible (Athletes may pay a higher deductible)
Maximum benefit is $50,000 per injury (Athletes may receive higher maximum benefit)
Maximum time allowance for submitting claims is one year from date of incident
We have a mass notification system which informs all users of emergencies via the mode you select (e.g., text, cell phone, email, work phone, home phone).
Please sign up at: http://wvm.edu/wvm-alert/
Enter your Angel classroom and check your e-mail and discussion board at least three times a week and let me know how you are doing once a week.
Complete all assignments by the dates listed.
Participate in online discussions.
Plan your time carefully for all online classes.
Purchase the required materials.
Have a back-up plan if your computer suddenly decides not to cooperate. Back up your data.
Have fun, work hard, and enjoy your online experience!


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In early 1991, Darryl Hartley-Leonard, then president of Hyatt Hotels, made a prediction that was to foreshadow a dark period in hotel profitability. He warned his fellow hoteliers to "survive til '95" in a keynote speech at the American Hotel and Motel Association annual meeting, and at several other large meeting planner gatherings shortly thereafter. His prediction that the overbuilt hotel situation, coupled with an oncoming economic recession, would mean hard times for the hotel industry, but better rates for meeting planners, came true.
While Hartley-Leonard, and Hyatt, did survive until 1995, that was also the year he decided to step down, fading quietly from the industry spotlight. He joined a number of boards of directors, among them PGI, Production Group International. It was a company that saw a future in one-stop management of events and meetings, and began buying up production companies, destination services companies, and trade show organizers, bringing them all under one roof. Hartley-Leonard resurfaced in the meetings industry in late 1997 as chairman and CEO of PGI, which has been reorganized and renamed PGI, The Event and Communications Agency, under his tutelage.Betsy Bair, TM's associate publisher/editorial director, caught up with DHL in our Manhattan offices in November.
BB: You made some pretty dire, but accurate, predictions back in the early 1990s. What's next?
DHL: In John Naisbitt's book, Global Paradox, chapter two, he said meetings and conventions illustrate the "high-tech, high-touch" paradox of the future. Technology will make some travel extraneous while building the need for in-person events. And I do have a prediction. I see business travel plummeting over the next five to ten years. And I see a complete lack of awareness of that in our industry.
We've entered a new cultural age. And there haven't been too many cultural changes in the history of mankind. No one really had any idea how videoconferencing and virtual reality would take off. But I think technology will mean meetings and conventions will rise, and become separate from the travel industry, per se. People need cultural and psychic interchange.
BB: Where has PGI come from, and where is it going?
DHL: The last year has been one of the most pleasant in my career. With my partner Cynthia [Engel, newly appointed president, COO, and board member of PGI], I am euphoric to see the concept come to fruition. We decided to cross-train the three disciplines: production, destination management, and trade show management.
That was the hardest part, teaching general contractors to care about shuttle buses, for instance. We integrated what were entrepreneurships--that is, 13 different organizations--spun off some businesses, sold some, and made them into one, but with 22 offices worldwide. We've actually opened some new offices overseas [overseas offices include Paris, Singapore, London, and Baku, Azerbaijan].
We've discovered a unique niche, and evolved from an event and communications vendor to an agency.
BB: What services don't you offer?
DHL: We don't touch food and beverage or equipment rental. We've talked about offering meeting planning services, but we consider the meeting planner to be our customer. I'm not sure over time how that will evolve.
In addition to destination services, trade show management, and production, we offer housing, travel agency, and registration services. It's turned out that housing and registration is a hot button for a lot of companies--they just don't want to deal with it. When we're one of five or six bidders on a piece of corporate business, the housing and registration option usually wins it for us.


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About Bulimia
What is Bulimia?
Bulimia Nervosa (medical and technical name) is one of the three primary eating disorders along with anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder. It is very similar to the others in many respects with the exception of its binging and purging characteristics. Binging is the over-consumption of food and purging is the forceful ridding of the food you have eaten, usually by self-induced vomiting or abusing diuretics and laxatives. If left untreated, the disorder can easily turn fatal.
What is the disorder's warning signs?
One thing you need to be aware of is the fact that Bulimia doesn't always involve purging the food you have consumed. Whenever you compensate for your binging by exercising to excess, fasting, or participating in crash dieting afterwards, this also qualifies as Bulimic behavior. The following will give you an idea as to whether or not you have developed this particular eating disorder:
- Being obsessed with your body shape and weight
- Eating to the point of getting sick or extremely uncomfortable
- Feelings of depression, guilt, or shamed after you have finished eating
- Inducing yourself to vomit after you eat or abusing diuretics, enemas, and/or laxatives in an attempt to control your weight
- The fear of being unable to stop eating once you sit down to a meal
- The obsessive pre-occupation with dieting and food
Although there are a number of other warning signs and symptoms, the six above are the most common ones and are a good indication that you have become Bulimic and should get professional help from a certified eating disorder treatment and recovery facility.
4 steps to being treated and recovering from Bulimia
In order to overcome any eating disorder and totally recover from it so you do not relapse again, you should consider seeking the professional help provided by an eating disorder treatment and recovery center. Although you may feel somewhat ambivalent about this or just be in denial about your condition, eating disorders can turn fatal without the proper medical and psychological attention.
The following four steps are critical to starting the recovery process and eventually overcoming the disorder:
- Admit that you have a problem
- Talk with a family member, loved one, and/or eating disorder specialist to see what they suggest that you do
- Avoid being around those activities, people, and places that act as eating disorder triggers and lead to the binging and purging cycle of Bulimia
- Enroll in an eating disorder treatment and recovery program as soon as you admit to having the condition so that you can be cared for, monitored, and supervised by licensed, skilled professional specialists
For more information regarding an effective bulimia treatment and eating disorder recovery program, please contact Harmony Grove at the toll-free phone number listed above.


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Hands-on: ThinkGeek TK-421 iPhone keyboard case
Back in September, beloved gadget seller ThinkGeek announced the TK-421 iPhone Case with Flip-Out Keyboard. At the time, I was jazzed about the idea of trading my iPhone's cramped onscreen keyboard for a roomy set of tactile keys.
Now that I've had the chance to try them out, I'm still jazzed about the idea--just not the execution.
The TK-421 provides a two-piece wraparound plastic casing for your iPhone 4 or 3GS (be sure to order the right version of the case for your model). All the usual cutout holes are there, but the outer shell is so … Read more


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June 2012 News
- SBDC offers assistance at local legislators' offices
Representatives from the Bucknell University Small Business Development Center will be available at local legislators' offices this summer to provide entrepreneurs with free consulting services and information. - John Hammond in concert at Campus Theatre
Blues guitarist John Hammond will perform Friday, July 6, at 7 p.m. at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell. - Fulbright award earns Bucknell grad a year in Russia
Sarah Bunker, Class of 2012, is headed from Bucknell to Russia after earning a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award. - Ask the Experts: SCOTUS and ACA
Scott Meinke, associate professor of political science, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. - Between death and life
Bucknell Public Safety Officers Holtzapple and Barilar were awarded plaques in recognition of their emergency response efforts. - Lab dedication pays tribute to professor's passion
A Bucknell professor's dedication inspired a gift from a graduate that will benefit current and future students. - Beckman Foundation grant supports undergrad research
Bucknell University has received a grant for $77,200 from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to provide enhanced research opportunities for four Bucknell undergraduates majoring in the areas of biology, chemistry, and cell biology/biochemistry. - Rats go high tech to root out land mines
Two professors are developing technology and training rats to eradicate land mines in developing countries. - Preparing for a lifetime of success
Two recent studies show Bucknell University graduates, and alumni of liberal arts institutions across the country, place a high value on their investment in a college education. - The fast and the flexible
Students take three-week course in China to learn how engineering, culture and business intersect. - Boston University to join Patriot League
Bucknell and Boston University will soon be competing as Patriot League rivals. - Geisinger Partnership: Engineering solutions in healthcare
Bucknell's biomedical engineering students each year partner with surgeons, nurses and other medical professionals to solve real-world medical issues. - Bucknell helps Susquehanna River secure historic designation
Researchers at Bucknell University have helped place the Susquehanna among the country's most important, historically significant rivers. - Bucknell honors staff with Geiger and Zeller Awards
Four members of the Bucknell University staff were honored at the annual staff picnic recently with the Geiger and Zeller Awards.


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How to Build a Billboard the Correct Way Newhall CA
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How to Build a Billboard the Correct Way
There is a right way and a wrong way to build a billboard. The cost of not building a billboard the right way can be crushing, ranging from $10,000 to move the sign to total loss of your investment if property damage leads to expensive litigation.
Find proper placement
The first step in building a billboard is to gather information and decide the billboard placement. You need to know everything that will determine sign placement, including :
• the front and side setback regulations (both city and state)
• the exact dimensions of the structure (from the blueprints),
• the distance that the light fixtures stick out from the catwalks.
With all this information in hand, decide exactly where the center of the billboard column should be before the driller arrives to drill the foundation. One of the best methods is to mark where the corners of the sign will be with wooden stakes. This will help you to visualize all of the setbacks and their relation to the real sign.
Once you have determined exactly where the center of the column should go, give yourself some leeway and increase the front and side setback by an extra foot or two. I learned this from experience, since you never really know 100 percent where the property lines are. If there is ever a dispute on the property boundary, you will have to hire a surveyor to find the exact property line, and it may be a foot or so different than where you assumed it is. Even if the property owner tells you with great authority exactly where their property begins, don't count on it: I once had a land owner show me where the easements and underground pipes on his property were, and then I dug down and hit an 18" water main. Nobody will ever notice a 2' additional setback. It's a simple case of risk vs. reward.
Clear any obstructions
Remove any possible obstructions that you can before building the sign. If you have permission from the neighboring landowner to trim a tree, then trim it before the sign goes in. It is best to do your trimming and removing before the sign calls attention to what you are doing. The neighbors may change their mind once it is finished.
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Prior to the arrival of the heavy equipment and steel, it is important to obtain complete permission and cooperation from the landowner (and tenant) for the dislocation that will occur at the property on the day of construction. You should be 100 percent sure that you have all of the necessary permits and that none have expired. Remember that in some cities, you must commence construction within so many days of the permit issuance, or it terminates. You cannot take the risk of building a sign that has no legal permit. You should also scout out access to the site for the big trucks. Hopefully, your sign erector will have walked the site with you.
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"Great stop over location"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 6, 2013
Having arrived on an international flight, it was a five minute drive from the airport. Better than we expected for the price.
"Excellent Business Hotel"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 2, 2012
Great service in a clean and very comfortable hotel - will stay again.
"great location"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 23, 2012
lovely hotel,as I managed to get a deal for a suite.The rooms are lovely ,we had a suite and two rooms.The suites have fridge microwave in as well.Near to lots of restaurants.
"Good wayside stop"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 29, 2012
Enjoyed my stay here. Staff were very helpful and the place was clean. Breakfast is basic but ok, and very easy access to I40 is useful. I would certainly stay here again.
"Excellent location for airport"Reviewed by Sara W of "Newcastle England" on Feb 26, 2012
Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast, free taxi to and from the hotel and airport, nice room except blankets had humen hair on them yuk
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"pretty good"
Staff was frenidly.Hotel was close to mall and plenty of eating places.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"nice place"
Real nice place ,,,,,,would stay there next trop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not a great place to stay"
We were not happy with our stay. When we arrived, we pulled down the bed to see dirty sheets with hair on them. When we called for new sheets, we had to also ask for a new pillow cases. Well, that led into us seeing that the pillows had stains on them. As we tried to sleep, someone outside kept yelling at her partner who was on the second floor until […] around 12:30 AM. No one from the hotel staff went out to stop her from yelling. The room was marked as non-smoking but smelled of smoke. Thankfully we only had to stay one night but if we ever have to go back to that area and there are no other hotels available, we rather sleep in our car. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not worth it"
Non smoking room smelled like smoking, very noisy and beds were not very comfortable. I guess you get what you pay for in this oneGenuine Expedia guest review
Response by Extended Stay America Winston - Salem - Hanes Mall Boulevard Thank you for your recent review of your stay. I am sorry to hear that your non-smoking room had a slight smoke odor and that you found the bedding to be uncomfortable. As well, that you were disturbed by noises. Your comments were reviewed by the staff, and we are focusing on improving our processes to make sure your experience is not repeated. We continually work to improve our hotel, so I really appreciate you providing us with your feedback. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to provide you with a better stay the next time you're in the area.
"Okay - except for the guests"
The hotel itself isn't bad. Room was clean and appliances were functional. No issue with actual hotel. Problem was the other guests. As an extended-stay property, you had guests making themselves at home - drinking beer, smoking and loud discussions/cursing outside all evening. Kind of annoying. Nobody from the hotel seemed to care.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
It was good, a nice quiet overnight place that met my need.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Response by Extended Stay America Winston - Salem - Hanes Mall Boulevard Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay. It's great to hear that you found our property to be a good, quiet place to stay during your travels. I am so pleased to know that we were able to meet all of your needs. Thank you for choosing Extended Stay Hotels. We hope to see you again soon.
"Do Not Stay Here!!"
I will NEVER stay at an Extended Stay again after staying at this hotel! It was dirty, old, smelly and difficult to find. It smelled like someone had been smoking pot in it when I first opened the door. There were black ashes all over the bathroom counter, the towels were stained, the blanket on the bed had hair all over it. I needed a hair dryer the […] next morning and there was none in the room. The front desk did not have one either. You could also hear people walking and talking in the neighboring rooms. I could not wait to get out of that hole of a room! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Budget Hotel Needs Some TLC"
Was supposed to be a non-smoking room, but upon arrival noticed a definate cigarette smell to the room and bedspread. Later we noticed cigarette ashes on the carpet and bathroom counter. The bedspread had multilple noticiable cigarette burns. The rangetop was not cleaned thoroughly and was especially dirty around the burner rings. Definitely a budget […] hotel: The bathroom had no exhaust fan. Not much insulation/noise between the exterior walls and rooms next door. There was a weird random noise from the kitchen cabinet area, but did not seem to be from our room. The flush of the toilet was VERY LOUD. No computer & printer was available on-site for hotel guests. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Only a few miles to Medical Center"
It was pretty good for the need I had. I wasn't able to enjoy a lot due to timing. I would like to stay there again and enjoy everthing more.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Great location for food and shopping, but traffic can get backed up during major shopping hours. I will say that the staff at the front desk are very helpful and friendly, they are the thing I remember the most. Unfortunately I would recommend rewashing dishes and check bath towels to make sure they are clean. Its understandable being an "extended stay". […] Also you WILL need to bring your own blow dryer, soap, shampoo and your own dish soap, none provided. Remember to put ice trays in freezer once you arrive, no ice machine. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location. close to alot of Great places."
Its in a Geat place and close to the Mall. Nice clean room and friendly staff. comfortable bed and nice shower and TV. Only downside was no hair dryer.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"bad hotel for family"
Had to wait outside in the cold for 30 mins until the receptionist opened the office door after I had knocked on the door and called the after hours number. Complementary toiletries were unavailableGenuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent/Convenient Location"
Excellent value for the price. Room equipped with a full sized refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, sink, dishes, silverware, pots and pans. Location convenient to I-40 and dozens of national chain restaurants and a major shopping mall. Staff friendly and cooperative.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice price and location"
Nice price, location, and front desk manager awesome!Genuine Expedia guest review
"dirtiest hotel ever"
This place probably has an hourly rate...Sleazy customers cat called me from the balcony when I pulled in. The staff was friendly though. The carpet in the room was so dirty that is was sticky everywhere and I had to wash my feet after walking around and wear socks. there were hairs all over the bathroom. Just praying there were no bedbugs.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Front desk lady was abrupt. The room had a refrigerator with empty ice trays. She told me to go up to the gas station and buy ice!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient and affordable"
If you are looking for a spot for an overnight stay that won't break the bank, this is perfect. You can also walk to restaurants and shopping from this convenient location. It is not the nicest hotel, but the rooms are comfortable and have a kitchenette.I don't know how people stay for extended periods, but would recommend for a short stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Great Hotel for what we were looking for. We got in at 5 am and hotel only charged us for one night. Great local shopping because the room has a kitchenette if you want to cook.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"convenient, friendly service, but other issues"
they decided to test the fire alarm for 2 hours in the morning while we were trying to get ready, the bedspread had burnmarks even though it was a non-smoking roomGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Non Smoking room wasn't"
Just because you post a "no smoking" sign on the door to the room doesn't turn a smoke permeated room into a non smoking room. We bought some Air freshener, and sprayed the carpet, and curtains, but within a few hours the smoke smell would be back. After we moved to our next hotel, we had to wash everything to get the smoke smell out.Genuine Expedia guest review
i had a wonderful visit and the staff was very nice and freindlyGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not the RITZ but suitable especially for the price"
room was clean-frig. and cooktop came in handy-very reasonably priced for a one nite stay. Lots of nice restaurants nearby. We went to Outback.Genuine Expedia guest review
"extended stay america... perfect for shopping"
have stayed there in past on vists to winston salem.. pretty comfortable and perfect for where i need to be when visiting winston salem ,, construction guys and business types use it for work ,, only problem i encountered is always seems someone's t.v. is alittle too loud just when you decide to go to bed>> other wise pretty decent place to stayGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Will Not Return"
This was a bargain rate for a room during the High Point Fall Market. It was adequate but that was all. Minimum across the board. The rooms were clean, neat and a fair price.Genuine Expedia guest review
wanted to extend the room stay for 1 more night because I was in the hospital after sugery. The hotel clerk wouldn't let my wife do it over the phone with a credit card and she did'nt want to leave the hospital. She just skipped the other night and stayed with me at the hospital. Never heard of that before. Reservations used to always be made by phone. […] Other than that it was a reasonably priced and clean room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not Great"
I know it's not the Ritz, but this hotel, by any standard, was not a good hotel. The conditions of the room, the bathroom in particular, was not good. Stains, patched walls, broken fixtures, you name it. I was happy to check out. Will not return.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very impressed"
Such a great price and a awesome room. Very clean!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great location"
The hotel was in a great location for our travel purposes. The room was above average for the price but a large portion of the carpet was wet from cleaning or something which created a musty smell in the room. Other than the carpet issue we were pleased.Genuine Expedia guest review
There was a ton of hair in the bathroom and hair all over the bath mat..one coffee cup was dirty.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"no thanks"
2 star means 2 star or perhaps one, don't expect more than you pay for. Even though I feel sorry for my moneyGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not impressed at all."
Do not stay at this hotel.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Extended Stay Stay"
i needed just a place to stay for the night, went down to Chapel Hill for the football game then wanted to shop at Hanes Mall before returning home and did not want to drive all the way back home after leaving at 6:00 in the a.m. worked out for me. thank You.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenience in one Spot"
Everything you need and in a good location if you forget something.Genuine Expedia guest review
Dissaponited because they had no ice machine to get ice. Yes they had ice trays. Once you use it you have to wait for more ice to be made. It was a hassel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Insects and Other's People DNA @ Extended Stay"
I would not stay at this Extended Stay and would be very hesitant to stay in another one. The room I was originally put had ants and large gnats... I asked to be moved, but they didn't have any Non-Smoking rooms available. After they moved me, I would have rather dealt with the ants. They moved me to one of their "Executive" suites which smelled […] like smoke, had hairs between the sheets and on the towels--that was NOT mine. Do not stay here unless you want to deal with insects or other people's DNA. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Officially done with this hotel chain"
This is the third time I have stayed a t en Extended Stay and all three times I have had major issues with the room and/or service. This particular hotel was awful. the location is the only positive thing about this hotel. First off ordered and prepaid for a non smoking room and was assigned a smoking room. The front desk person that took care of me […] said I was upgraded to a newly renovated room. when I went into the room it reeked of cigarette smoke, the freezer had burn marks in it, there was cobwebs in corners of the room, and the bed covers had cigarette burns in it. Additionally, they did not provide any sponges or dish soap for dishes which i was dissappointed with. The shower was so small and narrow and the shower curtain was fabric so all of the water got all over the floor. THere was stains all over the shower like it has not been cleaned properly in a while. Cable stations were a poor choice as well. In addition, the bed was very uncomfotable and not enough pillows. I expected more for a hotel that offers extended stays for people. There was no continental breakfast and the laundry was very expensive. Would not recommend to anybody. The other two times I have stayed at this chain the rooms were not ready when I arrived and the service was terrible. THis place may be affordable but it is a waste of money for sure!!! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Extended stay hotel"
Good economical place to stay on busiiness trip. Well equipped room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"ChecK YOUR ROOM"
Was given a room that had not been cleaned. FInally provided an alternate room, paid for a "signature room" which is a first floor room. Exact same room as a second and third floor room but "convenient". However, due to handicap, paid extra for room that was stated as signature. If this is signature, I'll go back to days inn.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Will return again, most definitely!"
This was a great hotel with great service, and I will recommend this hotel to others.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Extended Stay In Winston Salem,NC"
I read the reviews of this hotel before I booked it. I will confess, I was a little worried as to the cleanliness of the room. I even packed a bucket of cleaning supplies, in case, I would need them. All I got to say is what hotel did these people stay in. It wasn't the one I was at. The room was clean and very nice. Everything was spotless. The front […] desk people were friendly and helpful. I had every thing I needed in my room. It was nice to have a full size refrigerator and a stove. If I had to stay for a longer period of time, I would have been all set. I could cook my own meals and have plenty of cold drinks. I enjoyed the coffee pot also. I need my coffee in the morning. I only stayed one night and for the price of the room, it was a very good deal. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who needs to watch their pennies. If I ever need to stay in Winston Salem again, I would go back and stay there. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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At the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament, which was held at Celtic Manor, in Wales, Gwent police was able to track its own officers as avatars, as well as to follow the movement of VIPs and other high-profile attendees along with their protection personnel and escorts. As a result, the police was provided with a graphical overview offering much higher accuracy than ever before, allowing commanders to view the event in detail and make decisions based on a full understanding of evolving situations.
This capability was drawn from EADS Innovation Works' development of a futuristic command control system as part of the PuLSE (Public at Large Scale Events) technology demonstrator at its Newport facility, also in Wales. Initial activity was focused on the development of a virtual operations centre incorporating I-room technologies from the University of Edinburgh.
The programme continues EADS Innovation Works' fusing of different technologies, including immersive three-dimensional virtual environments, automatic speech recognition and speech-to-text, cyber security, visual analytics, situational awareness and an intelligent sensor network. This work has also attracted interest from the UK Ministry of Defence, securing a research project with the Centre for Defence Enterprise to further develop the technical capabilites for future applications.
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I've been busy amassing a small fortune in the real world to buy a couple of small third world countries so now its time to see if that experience can be translated into something useful like conquering a civ virtual world!
That which does not kill you... will try again!
So when are we starting this... just asking? I may not check this thread frequently in Apolyton ... so please PM all when we're required to do something. If there is something we need to do to prep for this magnificient game of epic proportions please let me know how I have to fill my shorts long in advance.
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Sure. We need 2 more players and then we can start.
I will be sure that I PM everyone to let them know that we are starting so you don't need to worry about that. I am hoping that it does not take more than a few days to pick up those last two players.
Going with BlackKnight's suggestion, once we have all the required players I will post the Map, so that everyone has a chance to check out the Map and the starts. Also, I can post a short write-up on playing the different starts for anyone who wants, especially those who don't have a chance to download or look at the Map before the game starts. That way nobody is disadvantaged by the design of the Map.
I find this a bit funny since we just did the same thing and struggled to find just 12 players. Good luck, guys, I'm sure I'll be joining in eventually
Don't be a 'hater', be a 'congradulater'... Better yet, just join the game so we can hurry up and start
We require more Vespene Gas...
And careful everyone, about the assumption that you can 'just join later'... I'm hosting a different game now that has been going for what 2metra a year? We are in Modern era with Infantry, MGs etc (at least some people are... not scrubs like me ). Anyway I don't think we have had anyone quit since like the initial week... so... yea, just sayin'
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Still, 3 games is too much Civ to worry about playing each day, and the so will kill me if I stay up another 15min every night to "play my game all the time", as she is already just with me posting here.
, yea too much civ will probably be the reason my wife divorces me in the end I can see it now "Petition for Dissolution of Marriage on grounds of irreconcilable differences over Civilization IV"
My last point though, was that people drop out for RL reasons sometimes, but usually it is because of pauses, and reloads and boredom. We will be having none of that this game.
Pauses... banned
Reloads... Nuh-uh
Boredom?... With raging Barbs and razor close starts?... I think not
Just plaaaaaaaayyyy DNK! C'moooooonnnnnn! Pleeeeeease! You make me so sad, you no play wif you fwends!
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Hey guys. I have no idea what a diplogame is or what tier I would fit in. Tentatively interested though.
In diplo there is a lot happening around the game. Storytelling, messages in character between players.
It takes a committed player, and at least a year to finish a game.
You need to talk with countries around you, make deals, really anything which can make you achieve your goals..
But it is very interesting. Check on the forum some story threads.. for example Destiny of Empires, and you get a feel for it.
Tell us the level you are able to win regularly against the computer, and we know which tier you should be.
Trade is the name of the game..
I usually win at monarch, though I suck at MP-games. The whole commitment thing kind of scares me, I am a busy guy right now, but I might not be in the future.
Just for you my ol' pal (and anyone else who is still unsure about what Tier they fit in)... I have, in my leisure time come up with a fun questionaire to help you determine what Tier you best fit in. Please note that this is just a guide, it is tailored for this game only, and it is only for folks who are unsure. If you are already pretty sure of what Tier you belong in, then this aid is not intended for you, so me don't wanna hear no smack-talk about how "I answered yes to 7 but I'm sure I am a Tier 1 so what gives?"
Seriously though, everyone feel free to make any comments you like.
Tier Questionnaire, to help you decide what Tier you are in (Only if you are still unsure):
Question 1 – Do you find rushes to be a cheesy, cheap, unsportsmanlike tactic? Do you need to have your own land to yourself to peacefully build and grab Wonders, rather than compete with neighbors to grab land? Do you find it cheap, cheesy and exploitative when human players use tricks and tactics that the AI never uses?Answer (1) – If you answered a,b,c or d you are probably a Tier 6 – STOP here and pick a Tier 6 team.
- Yes, yes and yes
- Yes, yes and no
- Yes, no and yes
- No, yes and yes
- I would say no to two or maybe all three of those
Question 2 – If at some point in the game you find yourself completely surrounded by rivals, all of whom are stronger than you and none of whom are particularly friendly to you, what do you do?:Answer (2) – If you answered a,b,c or d you are probably a Tier 6 – STOP here and pick a Tier 6 team.
- This happens to me sometimes, I die, it's ugly, there is nothing I could do to stop it.
- This happenes sometimes, and since there is nothing I can do, I quit
- I turtle and tried to at least survive to the end.
- Hmmm… This has never happened to me before, so I don't know what I'd do.
- Are you kidding? This would never happen to me. I would scout nearby lands and claim chokepoints, make treaties, Declare War, and do whatever it takes to avoid getting blocked in.
Question 3 – It's very easy for me to deal with Raging Barbarians on High difficulty levels and REX at the same time.Answer (3) – If you answered b or c, you are probably a Tier 5 or 6 – STOP here and pick a Tier 5 or 6 team.
- Humans rule, Barbs drool
- Yikes, no way! I need max defense… Archers, Walls, and Axes in every city for that
- I've played Raging barbs and higher difficulty levels, but not both at the same time, so I don't know what to expect
Question 4 – I'm perfectly comfortable starting with a couple rival Capitals within 3 tiles of my capital.Answer (4) – If you answered b or c, you are probably a Tier 4 or 5 – STOP here and pick a Tier 4 or 5 team.
- That's fine, sounds like an interesting challenge
- No way! That's ridiculous! How can I survive like that?
- I never play that way so I'm not sure
Question 5 – TBH, I am probably one of the better players in this game, at least in the top 1/3 of the players.Answer (5) – If you answered a or c you are a probably a Tier 3 or 4 – STOP here and pick a Tier 3, or 4 team.
- Hmmm… unsure about that
- Hells yeah!
- Ummm, No, I don't think so.
Question 6 – I am perfectly comfortable with Declaring War on somebody on the very first Turn of the game.Answer (6) - If you answered a or c, you are probably a Tier 2 or 3 – STOP here and pick a Tier 2, or 3 team.
- What?!? That's CRAZY! That's MADNESS!
- Damn straight!... THIS ISSS SPARTAAA!!!
- Never done it, never thought about it, so I don't know
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1) e: No, no and no
2) e
3) c
4) c
5) c
6) b: this is SPAAARTAAAAA
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The Forum changed my a's and b's to 1's and 2's . I also made some edits based on your answers to make things clearer. Plus you're funny as hel! Nabaxo... I had to borrow that Sparta line
Anyway... So based on what you said, I would say Tier 5. Check again with the edits to see if you agree.
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Updated my post. I think tier 4 fits me fine.
So, I can be T4 again in this game?
I am tier 2 maybe three def not lower then that.
For the various civs will people have option to choose leaders if the civ has more than one?
1. e (generally yes, no, no) 2. e (or f - get them at war with each other and take advantage of the situation) 3. a (high difficulty raging barbs and always war, that starts to get tricky) 4. a (given we can't rush each other, I don't see the issue here) 5. b (at least for vanilla), 6. b (how else does one duel?)
Of course! If that is the category you fit into, then you should play in that Tier So you're playing then? If you and nabaxo are both playing, then I can post the Map and we can get started! Very good question. I had not even thought about that. I am able to edit the Map to change the leaders around, but I think that the leaders I selected are the better leaders for each Civ. I based it on the following premise FIN>PHI>IND>CRE>IMP>EXP>SPI>ORG>CHA>AGG>PRO. Anyway, decide for yourself (I also added this to the OPs):
France - Louis (IND, CRE)
Spain - Isabella (EXP, SPI)
Portugal - Jao (IMP, EXP)
Netherlands - Willem (FIN, CRE)
Rome - Augustus (IND, IMP)
Greece - Pericles (PHI, CRE)
Germany - Bismarck (IND, EXP)
Ottomans - Suleiman (PHI, IMP)
Holy Rome - Chalemange (IMP, PRO)
Russia - Peter (PHI, IMP)
Persia - Darius (FIN, ORG)
Byzantines - Justinian (IMP, SPI)
China - Qin Shi Huang (IND, PRO)
Arabia - Saladin (SPI, PRO)
Viking - Ragnar (FIN, AGG)
Japan - Tokugawa (AGG, PRO)
England - Elizabeth (FIN, PHI)
Celts - Brennus (SPI, CHA)
Something worth noting for this game (will be especially apparent when everyone sees the Map). PRO is going to be more valuable than usual, because of the powerful barbs. The civs who are not boxed in and thus will be facing barbs, will want to get Archery must faster than normal of course, which makes PRO really valuable.
Also, in such close quarters, Border Pops will be so much more important, so CRE is really, really valuable in Europe. Plus, in close quarters, a Wonder could be a real game changer, so IND is very valuable on this Map. Last thing on this line, is that expanding fast will be critical, so IMP is a really important trait to have.
Sounds like you're Tier 1 to me! That's great because we need to have players to fill all the Tiers.
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This rule is easily abused as written. The defender waits until the turn timer is nearly over then makes his move thus denying the attacker the chance to capture a city or forces the attacker to wait until the turn timer is nearly over and then login simultaneously with the defender so that attacks have to take place in real time.3.A Civ who declares war (attacker) may not capture cities, on any turn, until the defender (the Civ who the city is being taken from) has at least logged into the game that turn (visible on civstats/PYT). 1.This rule means a Civ can effectively avoid losing cities by simply not logging in. If you are protecting your cities by intentionally refusing to log in, your attacker is not allowed to induce you to log in with a fraudulent offer of peace.
Combined with the Standard Measured War rule it effectively makes taking and keeping a city from another player impossible with any decent use of the rules. Defender enacts Standard Measured War rule after being attacked. Once he notices that he is at risk of losing more then 3 cities, the defender automates his moves for the remainder of the 20 turns and does not login again until after the war period expires. The attacker must then give back 3 of the defender's cities (i.e. the max that should have been taken if the defender uses the above tactic).
The only way to circumvent this tactic by the rules as written would be to take four or more cities in one turn, an extremely difficult feat to say the least.
I recommend this rule be removed (or at a minimum heavily modified). The Standard Measured War rule already makes it so that losing cities is only a temporary inconvenience in most cases so this rule is unnecessary at best and extremely abusive at worst.
Based on the descriptions, I would peg myself in the Tier 3-5 range. REX with Diety level barbs sounds challenging to me and I haven't played in over a year so Tier 5 is probably appropriate.
You are correct. The rules note that a defender can use the rules to prevent an attacker from taking cities by just refusing to log in. So this is not an abuse of the rules, it is using the rules exactly as they were intended.
The rules are designed to steer the players to play in 'diplogame' style, as per the Apolyton FAQs etc, on Diplogaming. In other words, the rules are designed to preserve the 'fun' and enjoyability of the game for as many players as possible. This rule is a good example, and I am glad you pointed it out, so we can talk about whether it needs to be changed, or dropped, or tweaked or whatever. Again, you are correct. And again, this is exactly what was intended. It is supposed to be difficult to permanently take cities away from your opponents. Not impossible, just difficult. If the rules make it impossible, then we need to discuss and make changes, but it should be substantially more difficult than a standard MP game. To take somebody's cities, and keep them permanently, its going to be tougher than MP, because losing cities is a real tough pill to swallow and causes people to lose interest if its too harsh or too quick. (TBH, In a Diplogame, you should have allies behind you and supporting your efforts... that's a seperate issue really, so more on that later.) Yes, that is exactly what a Defender can do if they are hit with an overwhelming attack. A good rule of thumb is don't go to War, intending to conquer and keep cities, unless you can capture more than 3 cities in a single turn. Otherwise, you should use negotiation, threats, political pressure and implication, etc, to get what you want. (However, notice that if someone just dissapears for 20 turns without any word, they can be dropped from the game and replaced, but that is a side issue...)
Remember that the Defender has to invoke the Measured War rule. They have to swallow their pride and admit that they can't defend themselves and have to use the mercy rule. Most guys are very reluctant to do this. But you are right, if they can get past their pride, they can get back up to 3 of the cities you took... but remember, the cities will be heavily damaged, and you (the attacker) will get capture Gold from the conquest. Plus, you get 20 turns while they are not logging in to ransack their lands, pillage all their improvements, kill all their units, capture their units, sink their ships etc. All you are prohibited from doing is capturing their cities. I doubt many players would leave their nation at your Mercy like that for 20 turns. They will be crippled. Better to stand and fight and try to negotiate for a better deal than losing all your units and infrastructure.
And that is the point. Forcing them to negotiate rather than take the mercy rule, and forcing you to negotiate, rather than capture a few cities that you know you cant keep. A final point to remember, is that they can force you to give back the city in 20 turns, but then 10 turns after that, you can Declare War again, and take the city again. In other words, sure, they can frustrate your attempt to conquer them, but you can also frustrate their attempts to avoid being conquered. It just takes longer, thus it preserves some playability for the defender, the gurantee that he can never truly be crippled or elimminated.
It seems like your concern with this rule is it interferes with conquest, and makes it harder to take land via war. But that is kind of the point of the rule. What I suggest is you say what your goal is... like "I want a system where I have more freedom to engage in conquest." Then tell us how you suggest to modify the rule:
1. Keep it very, very, very, very simple and easy to understand/remember
2. Make sure it keeps things fun and enjoyable for the person who is losing the war. If a rule makes it easy to quickly crush a person, to the point where they want to quit or lose the will to log in and play, then that is not a good Diplogame rule.
3. The rule does not likely lead to a need for reloads, pauses, mandatory turn order, administrative rulings, or anything that stops or slows down the game
Just so I am clear... You are suggesting that we leave the measured War rule as it is, but just get rid of the rule that you have to wait until the other guy logs in to take his cities, right?
The reason we need that rule, is because it prevents you from taking the cities of someone who is away for a day or two, not paying attention, and it also makes it very difficult for you to use a double-move to capture a city., without enacting mandatory turn order with administrative reloads
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So, for someone like me, who has no pride, this game will be awesome! ;D
@ Exploit- Re reading your post, I think it warrants some additional clarification...
If the defender is waiting all the way to the end to move so you can't take his cities (unless you monitor the game and log in when he does), that doesent mean you can't attack him or play your turn. Remember, there is no turn order, so you can log in before the defender and do whatever, kill his units, get all in position to take cities, except you cant take cities. Then, if you're really dedicated to his destruction, you can wait to cactch him logging in and take the cities. When you think about it, its really desperate to wait all the way to the end to move and probably counter productive, because what? You're gonna launch a brilliant counter attack during a quick 30 second stealth-move in the last 35 seconds of the turn? No way! you're gonna log in and find your armies ruined and you won't have time to figure out what to do. Best bet is to just not log in at all.
Here is an example of how the rule helps keep players viable (and participating). If I have my capital, plus four remote colonies in Africa (5 cities total) and you suddenly Declare War and capture 3 of my 4 colonies, now I only have 2 cities. Me so sad, right? It's quittin' time right? Well no, because I can use the measured War rule to force you to give me the cities back in 20 turns. Yaaaa! Me so happy! My Civ gets a second chance to live and I have learned my lesson to defend my colonies better. Again, you understand the rule very well, and that is the point. Here is a perfect 'warmonger' attack under these rules. You position your forces so that they don't know the attack is coming, wait for them to move, and then you log in and capture more than 3 cities in one fell swoop. They are forced to ask for surrender terms and you generously agree to spare their peoples lives in exchange for a hefty bounty. Or they invoke the mercy rule and get their nation pillaged to the ground(you collect gobs of pillage gold) while they wait 20 turns. (Note that they dont have to stay out of the game becuase they call Measured War, they can still keep fighting you, they just have to surrender in 20 turns (and you have to accept peace).
I should mention that this is another reason that the fast Naval movement is important. It allows you to hit your opponent really hard in that initial turn before they have a chance to take the mercy rule.
Essentially, there is a 100% surcharge on conquest at 3 captured cities, so you arent getting the conquest, just the capture gold, pillage gold, and the advantage of damaging (but not crippling) your opponent. That's valuable, but not as valuable as the cities, so you have to consider how costly is it going to be to engage in a war to set your opponent back or punish them, knowing you can't keep the conquest (if they invoke the mercy rule). At 4 cities, it's a 75% surcharge, at 6, 50% surcharge. So in other words, Wars of pure conquest need to result in a huge amount of captured cities to be profitable. And that is the spirit of a Diplogame, to discourage plyers from crippling each other.
Here is another thing to remember. When you are attacking a Civ with over 5 or 6 cities, they will be especially reluctant to invoke the rule. If I am defender and I invoke the mercy rule, it means I can get 3 cities back, but it also means that I will probably be stuck losing however many cities over 3 that I lost before I called Mercy rule. So if I had 6 cities and lost 5 in a first turn amphibious raid, am I gonna call my allies and get them to help me take ALL my cities back? Or am I gonna call mercy rule and get back 3 out of 6 cities? See what I mean?
Another idea along these lines. You attack and take 3 of my cities. I can immediatley call Measured War and in 20 turns you have to give me back the 3 cities you took, but the only way I can avoid losing more cities is to stay out of the game. So while I stay out of the game, you pillage all my land and kill all my units... On the other hand, you make me an offer to give me peace right away instead of in 20 turns, no slaughtered armies, no pillaged lands... And all I have to do is give up my Measured War rights, and let you keep 1 or 2 of the cities you took. Sounds like a better deal to me, depending on what cities I am losing.
Plus, if I have a vast 9 city empire, there is no way I'm gonna just let you run roughshod and pillage all my iprovements and kill all my units for 20 turns while I hide from logging in. I will be set back even farther then if I actually fight and lose a couple cities
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