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General forums => General forum => Topic started by: Sami on October 18, 2009, 05:19:52 PM

Poll
Question: Desired day length in the simulation?
Option 1: 20-25 min / game day votes: 147
Option 2: 30-35 min votes: 122
Option 3: 40-50 min votes: 5
Option 4: 55-70 min votes: 5
Option 5: Longer than 70 min / game day votes: 1
Option 6: Real time, 1 game minute = 1 real minute votes: 6
Title: Sim day length poll
Post by: Sami on October 18, 2009, 05:19:52 PM

Please see the question above ... And feel free to comment.

Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Riger on October 18, 2009, 05:30:26 PM
I actually like the present time ratio.   ;)

Anything faster and I will get no sleep at home or work done at the office.
Anything slower and I'll have to play 2 or more games simultaneously.

Best Regards
Richard

Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: ngaira on October 18, 2009, 07:20:36 PM
Current time ratio is fine.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: tim on October 18, 2009, 07:30:12 PM
I want 24 minutes = game day. It would be nice and easy to understand, if 2 game months == 1 real day.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: ban2 on October 18, 2009, 07:47:36 PM
i prefer it as it is
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: ukatlantic on October 18, 2009, 07:54:00 PM
I like 25 minutes, 30 minutes makes the game a bit too drawn out I know its only an extra 5 minutes per game day but its too long in my opinion  ;)
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Knud B on October 18, 2009, 08:42:13 PM
Quote from: ban2 on October 18, 2009, 07:47:36 PM
i prefer it as it is


Me too.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Sundaypilot on October 18, 2009, 08:45:54 PM
I like this 30 minutes rate lot more than previous 24 min/day.

Most important difference is, that important events don't happen during your working day or during night.
You should have enough time to program schedules before plane is delivered. 8 hours simply isn't enough, 10,5 hours is a lot better.
If rate is faster, then also this pre-programming period should be longer.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: TommyC81 on October 18, 2009, 09:29:05 PM
Like it as it is: 30 mins

Everyone doesn't want to play this game 24/7, and if it is too much of an disadvantage not logging in more than once everyone second day I wouldn't play. There are simply to many games that work this way (need to log in all the time to stay competetive) and I've lost interest in all of them. That's why I prefer it this way (at least 30 min for a game day).

Make hi-speed games for those who want quicker games and wants to spend days in front of the computer staying up-to-date.

There are already advantages of people spending more time; more quickly adjusting to competition, scouting better routes, setting up better schedules etc. etc. So, please don't make it a quantity before quality game, there are already enough advantages for those who doesn't do anything except this.

On top of this, I'd like to have more time ahead of a delivery of an aircraft to start setting up it's routes, at least the amount of time a slot can be held (is it 2 months?) to make it easier for people that can't log in that often.

How about keeping those 30 mins (or more) per game day and use it for some serious computing regarding real passenger destinations and routings? That would definately be serious quality ahead of quantity! (Know it's on the to-do-list, can't wait! :) )
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Aliens62 on October 19, 2009, 07:23:20 AM
I agree with Tommy,s comments, I think there are other areas of the game that would benefit from changes rather than gameplay speed, works fine as it is.

One of my particular preferences would be in the 'Open new route' menu. Is there any way you can add a feature that allows you to filter destination by pax demand. For instance say I want to list only routes from my base to Europe that have a pax demand of over 300 per day. As far as I know at the moment you cant do this.

cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Dorito_25 on October 19, 2009, 07:44:31 AM
I really like the current time - i prefer when they're faster, but I really don't mind - it is easier for many people when it is 30 minutes/day. No faster than 24 minutes/day - but no slower than 30 minutes/day.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Frogiton on October 19, 2009, 02:16:59 PM
24 minutes would be cool.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Phetoy6 on October 19, 2009, 03:21:53 PM
the faster the better!! 24 min/day is a great idea!! :D
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: LostInBKK on October 19, 2009, 03:57:49 PM
Quote from: Tim on October 18, 2009, 07:30:12 PM
I want 24 minutes = game day. It would be nice and easy to understand, if 2 game months == 1 real day.

I also think this is an nice idea
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Yb on October 19, 2009, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: LostInBKK on October 19, 2009, 03:57:49 PM
I also think this is an nice idea


I think that is way to fast...
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: T8KE0FF on October 19, 2009, 04:13:35 PM
I like it as it is, would have it shorter tho, not longer  :)
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: virtual on October 19, 2009, 04:14:35 PM
i think little speeder could de nice at 20/25 mns

Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: samomuransky on October 19, 2009, 04:26:57 PM
I wonder who voted for real time. I just can't imagine that I order aircraft and will have to wait 3 real months to get it.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: jeroenie on October 19, 2009, 04:42:51 PM
Keep it the way it is ;D
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: maya666 on October 19, 2009, 05:01:56 PM
I also like it the way it is. When you are actively playing the game it sometimes is to short, but for example when sleeping the time seems to fly ;)
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Jona L. on October 21, 2009, 11:56:16 PM
Either make it 1min = 1hr or keep it as it is!!

I refer 1st variation (1min=1hr)
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: 0zlw on October 23, 2009, 09:54:09 AM
I suggest we have various types of games to cater for various speeds.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: r2rho on October 23, 2009, 06:58:41 PM
Why not have games running at different speeds? Some games at 30min for those who like the current fast pace, and some running slower for those of us who don't have the time to login regularly and get annoyed when your airline has gone into the red after coming back from a weekend trip.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Maarten Otto on October 24, 2009, 11:58:11 AM
What about a SPEED server where a game day is done in 15 minutes....
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: chapelhillnews on November 02, 2009, 03:05:13 AM
I like the current length of time too. I like it better than the 24 minute one. I wouldn't mind it slowing down a little more either, but not much. Right now, if I want to replace planes going into a C or D check, when I go to sleep and get up, I have a lot of catching up to do.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Flightman on November 02, 2009, 04:55:41 PM
Hello, I think I probably leave whole AWS if next games not be faster than 30min. So booring in my opinion.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: SirRyan on November 03, 2009, 04:04:50 AM
I thought the idea of a 24 min day meaning it aligns with the real day for two weeks was great.  But I prefer the 30 min per day to give me time to do stuff before bed, then get up and make final adjustments if necessarry.

So my vote = leave as is, 30 min = 1 day
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: freshmore on November 03, 2009, 11:30:50 PM
its cheaper with a faster game day! hehe global economic crisis ;)

i wouldn't go for slower than now

i will illustrate my arguement with some data ;D
20 year game

20 mins=20 credits to play including joining fee
30 mins=27 credits to play including joining fee
40 mins=34 credits to play including joining fee
:o
my point is why spend more credits on a longer game length where you could get cheaper on a 30 minute or 20/24 minute game. longer games take over six months, the 40 mins takes 203 days and if you add say 85-2020 scenario we have a huge long game which most people will find tiresome and boring.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Sami on November 04, 2009, 11:10:54 AM
If that's your argument then why not make it run 1 day = 10 seconds? :P ;D
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Brockster on November 04, 2009, 11:13:02 AM
20 minutes is too fast... 25 was good, as is 30, but anything lower than 25 is too speedy imo.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Riger on November 04, 2009, 11:37:06 AM
Quote from: Brockster on November 04, 2009, 11:13:02 AM
20 minutes is too fast... 25 was good, as is 30, but anything lower than 25 is too speedy imo.

I agree.


Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: freshmore on November 04, 2009, 04:53:38 PM
stop picking holes! its a good arguement! okay we'll draw a line at 10secs to the hour! sound gd compromise sami?  :P
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: Flightman on November 06, 2009, 12:48:54 PM
20min would be great.
Title: Re: Sim day length poll
Post by: ReedME on November 07, 2009, 02:59:13 AM
10 secs to the hour yep thats a good argument lol


im liking 20 or 24

but as previously suggested, a variety would be cool