[0.980][annoyance] idle cities

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Generally I love the feature where the turn won't end if a city is idle. However, in the later stages of the game there may be nothing I want to build or train. Now the fluidity of the game is stuffed as I have to continually click on the turn button.

Would it be possible to set a city to "idle"?, i.e., get auto turn working even though some cities are not working on anything in their build cue

 

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top


I remember a reply on this from Derek. He specified that they would not be adding this idle production type as the current system works, but I agree with you that if people want to use auto turn then the cities need an idle setting. I can hope for something before release, but I'm not counting on it.

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

They need trade goods and housing as in MoM

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting parrottmath, reply 1

I remember a reply on this from Derek. He specified that they would not be adding this idle production type as the current system works, but I agree with you that if people want to use auto turn then the cities need an idle setting. I can hope for something before release, but I'm not counting on it.
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Aye we dont need an 'idle' type that give some sort of bonus. Which is what I think he was refering to. As when idle alot of stuff has bonuses anyway.

We do need an 'idle' that means, dont bother me, end the turn.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Bobofett, reply 2
They need trade goods and housing as in MoM
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Exactly! There definitely should be a difference between "oops, I forgot to set something to build" versus "I'm intentionally idling my city because: a) I get a bonus of some sort for doing so, or b) it's the end of the game and I just really want this to end".

I love the fact that my idle cities tell me now, but it can also be annoying if you want to queue up a bunch of production and then after making one choice the turn advances because it's no longer idle. It would be nice if it waited until I clicked off of the city screen before advancing.

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting leroy105, reply 3
We do need an 'idle' that means, dont bother me, end the turn.
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Is what I think too.
At least in the current system

Sincerely
~ Kongdej