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Can someone tell me proper ediquette for end of game. I am getting frustrated with people conceding and not finishing the game, because by the last generation, we all know who won or lost. Is it bad form to concede and not let the game finish? I know some games, like Through the Ages, say its proper to concede when you know you have lost--yet also dont allow conceding during that Final Era.

Terraforming Mars is a long engine building game, and while I get it kinda sucks (been there) to have to finish knowing you lost-isnt it just fair to the experience of all players if we do finish the game? It really sucks to not be able to play those cards you were saving up for.

What is the ediquette for Terraforming Mars? When is concedeing the same as quitting? Is it fair to give a thumbs down to players who dont finish the game?

Is there a middle ground where concedeing mid game when you are getting overrun is fair, but last generations you should finish just for good sportsmanship?

Please let me know.

I don't care if my opponent concedes even if I have some cool cards left to play. In turn-based, I'm not so invested in any game anyway because sometimes days pass before I get to continue and so I don't have any need to “play out my hand".

I understand how it can be annoying to some, though. If the opponent doesn't want to sit there and watch your sequence go, they could always just pass from the get-go and let you play out your game. Conceding is not really needed.

Can we go back to 3 player so we don't have to keep enduring the "no fair, my opponent conceded" posts.

Time is the most precious commodity in the world, conceding saves times and allows more games to be played. Conceding a losing position should be more commonly practiced. Even if it's just the final sequence, it adds up over your gaming life.

RoyalRook wrote: ↑05 May 2025, 18:30 Time is the most precious commodity in the world, conceding saves times and allows more games to be played. Conceding a losing position should be more commonly practiced. Even if it's just the final sequence, it adds up over your gaming life.

And yet, passing gets you the same result.

xspuipuke wrote: ↑05 May 2025, 15:13 I don't care if my opponent concedes even if I have some cool cards left to play. In turn-based, I'm not so invested in any game anyway because sometimes days pass before I get to continue and so I don't have any need to “play out my hand".

I understand how it can be annoying to some, though. If the opponent doesn't want to sit there and watch your sequence go, they could always just pass from the get-go and let you play out your game. Conceding is not really needed.

not really regarding passing, you cannot start another game until its ended

Sorry in advance for the stupid question. How do you concede a game? I still haven't figured that out.

In the game, the hamburger menu at the very top right.
Only available in 2p games after 50%.

MasterMystery wrote: ↑06 May 2025, 00:43

xspuipuke wrote: ↑05 May 2025, 15:13 I don't care if my opponent concedes even if I have some cool cards left to play. In turn-based, I'm not so invested in any game anyway because sometimes days pass before I get to continue and so I don't have any need to “play out my hand".

I understand how it can be annoying to some, though. If the opponent doesn't want to sit there and watch your sequence go, they could always just pass from the get-go and let you play out your game. Conceding is not really needed.

not really regarding passing, you cannot start another game until its ended

In turn based you can start any number of games. You're right that in real time you can't.

xspuipuke wrote: ↑06 May 2025, 08:18 In turn based you can start any number of games.

I believe the number of turn-based games you can simultaneously play is limited at the beginning, and it increases as you play and finish some games.