No choice in time

[Talitha]

When I'm modding I use the rule that if a player with a night choice does not submit a choice before the deadline, they miss out on their night action. I notice that some mods randomly make a choice if there is no choice submitted in time. Which way is better/fairer??

I'm considering changing to a random choice instead of no choice, especially in Newbie games where a non choice can have a severe impact on the game.

[Talitha]

I guess I'll try out the one random choice then no choice, like Cam suggested.
Thanks guys.

[Talitha]

I can see the viewpoint that a no choice should only disadvantage the slacker... and that's the rule I've used up until now.

I just feel bad for

all

the players when someone's non contribution takes the fun out of it.

But helping a slacker scum could conceivably make the town lose when they really deserved to win. Ugh.

[Talitha]

The problem with extending night to wait for a choice, or replacing an inactive at night, is that then people can logically figure out that the inactive MUST have had a night choice...