Account "babysitting" : what is allowed?

[TeeGee]

Before I make any accusations I need to know exactly whats allowed and what isnt.

My understanding on this is that is it is only permitted if the player is going to be away for more than 24 hours.

It is not to be used to gain advantage for a team in freestyle games (eg player 1 is asleep so player 2 takes his turn) and as far as I know it shouldnt be used by people on the same team.

Am I wrong here?

[The Fuzzy Pengui]

My understanding on this is that is it is only permitted if the player is going to be away for more than 24 hours.

I believe this is true, although I am not 100% certain about this as it is not actually in the "Rules".

It is not to be used to gain advantage for a team in freestyle games (eg player 1 is asleep so player 2 takes his turn) and as far as I know it shouldnt be used by people on the same team.

Although I don't think this is actually in the "Rules", I completely agree with you and I know there have been cases where repeated offenders of this are warned or reprimanded. I do however agree with you, like I said, and hope that both of these are added to the "Rules" page.

[amazzony]

I think this might give you some kind of an answer: HERE

I've actually suggested that the babysitting rule should be "updated" but I guess it wasn't that important

[The Fuzzy Pengui]

I was wrong

Thanks for posting that amazzony, that really clears it up

Maybe they should update that in the "Rules" page. *pokes wicked to move to Suggestions*

[wicked]

Before I make any accusations I need to know exactly whats allowed and what isnt.

My understanding on this is that is it is only permitted if the player is going to be away for more than 24 hours.

It is not to be used to gain advantage for a team in freestyle games (eg player 1 is asleep so player 2 takes his turn) and as far as I know it shouldnt be used by people on the same team.

Am I wrong here?

The colored parts are correct. Teammates CAN babysit for each other as long as they're actually babysitting and not just trying to gain an advantage. The only person you cannot babysit for is an opponent in one of your games, for obvious reasons.

[JOHNNYROCKET24]

Before I make any accusations I need to know exactly whats allowed and what isnt.

My understanding on this is that is it is only permitted if the player is going to be away for more than 24 hours.

It is not to be used to gain advantage for a team in freestyle games (eg player 1 is asleep so player 2 takes his turn) and as far as I know it shouldnt be used by people on the same team.

Am I wrong here?

The colored parts are correct. Teammates CAN babysit for each other as long as they're actually babysitting and not just trying to gain an advantage. The only person you cannot babysit for is an opponent in one of your games, for obvious reasons.

account sitters are also not permitted to set up new games with their account and the account they are sitting.

[lord voldemort]

yerp thats about right. i play freestyle team games with people. which seams to be the problem. we will only sit someones accounts if they will mis a turn. and generally we would send a message (mobile phone) first. its such a Grey area

[poo-maker]

Wicked, what are the rules for sitting for people in speed games?

[The Fuzzy Pengui]

Wicked, what are the rules for sitting for people in speed games?

[gloryordeath]

poo make a funny.....

[killmanic]

funny story i have actually had someone babysit for a speed game, it went WAY to long so my roommate had to step in

[wicked]

I don't recall anything ever said "officially" for speed games. I've taken over for a couple people who couldn't finish a speed game, so they wouldn't deadbeat. I think speed games are definitely a different beast than the casual games.

So you guys tell me... Is babysitting being abused in speed games? If so, how? Do we need an "official" ruling? Let me know and I'll bring it up.

[Warsteiner]

When a certain player has announced not to be able to login within 24h are you allowed to sit his or her turn whenever you want within the 24h or do you have to wait till the last minutes?

[Vace Cooper]

I dont see why babysitting your teammates game would be an advantage.

[Bruceswar]

Wicked, what are the rules for sitting for people in speed games?

Oh come on poo you know you want to sub in for a striper and win a few speed games

[TeeGee]

I dont see why babysitting your teammates game would be an advantage.

I don't have any issue there.

What I have come across is teammates taking each others turn to gain advantage (falsely babysitting when the babysat account holder will log in within a few hours of there teammate taking there turn)

[TeeGee]

as for speed games, i don't think anyone would have a problem with someone else finishing a game rather than it coming to a deadbeat end

[wicked]

When a certain player has announced not to be able to login within 24h are you allowed to sit his or her turn whenever you want within the 24h or do you have to wait till the last minutes?

Whenever you want *after they're gone.*

[Zemljanin]

I dont see why babysitting your teammates game would be an advantage.

I never played a team game, but you're so obviously right. If partners have telephone, MSN, or some other real time connection - they deliver a best possible play. If you play partner's move alone, it's even a certain drawback - because you can't hear his/her opinion.
I'm talking about sequential game.
If they play freestyle, then one player can't play with two or more armies at the same time (or at least, not fast enough).

So, in any case, so called "normal" play is best...

[JOHNNYROCKET24]

When a certain player has announced not to be able to login within 24h are you allowed to sit his or her turn whenever you want within the 24h or do you have to wait till the last minutes?

rofl- look who showed up for this topic.

[wacicha]

I see this rule is going to need alot of work. in a casual seq game babysitting is of course done if there is a chance to miss your turn. In Freestyle the rule should be different you DO NOT know when the other players will show up. 2 Different Styles 2 different rulings.

only my opinion, but Please continue this discussion with real Scenarios ..... I need examples so I can Argue eerrrr I mean discuss this to an answer I am happy with.

[wicked]

There is not a different rule for freestyle. You still have 24 hours to take your turn in freestyle, so if you can't make it to a computer within that 24 hour period, then you're allowed the privilege of a babysitter. Babysitters should NOT be used to gain an advantace in freestyle.

[lord voldemort]

what if u can only be on the computer for like 5 mins of that day in which u sign in quickly take one turn then organise a sitter and they take your turns

[wacicha]

Again I am Researching this. Will work on it, but do not expect quick work. CC does nothing superfast

[wicked]

what if u can only be on the computer for like 5 mins of that day in which u sign in quickly take one turn then organise a sitter and they take your turns

No need to research. If you can only log on and not take a turn, then I suggest you don't log on.