Hello! In regards to having one server, I'm aware the 24hr mechanism would not work because people would do AM flips. However, I believe another approach solves that: Current Concern: Splitting steam into 2 servers would not only fragment the population, it would also hurt NA and EU players. As an NA player, the EU timeslots actually work better for me on the weekends bc they're early enough before I go out and do things. Many EU players also prefer to play in the late evening. So the flexibility to access either timeslot is a benefit to each region. Suggestion: Hybrid approach: - Having both EU and NA PB window in one server (using their existing timeslots) - The time you flip determines which window it falls in. - Each window has its own PB limit so one cannot crowd out the other Perceived benefit: This creates more flexibility for players to schedule and play PBs at a time that works for them. It prevents the flaws of the 24hr scheduling by using the windows to prevent AM PBs. Meanwhile, it allows the full population to interact with each other, allowing synergy to be maintained longer. This also benefits players who occasionally prefer the other region's timeslots.

Best of 3 or 5 series still reigns as the best let-em-all play solution

I'm optimistic the players will police off peak flips themselves, 2-3 players can defend ports from a few with alts. People tend to off peak flip and zerg alts when they know they cannot win fair fights. We've seen this lately on Legacy and their numbers dwindle each battle. Also depending on some rules, ie, if group strength will be on steam or if one player can sink an afk fleet. I've argued before about the time it takes to flip and keeping it as is to defend the port on the OS, the defenders need time to group up.

out of curiosity, not sure i quite understand what best of 3 or best of 5 refers to? 🙂

Places a PB in every possible prime time window that exists. So a port’s future is determined by all players of a server instead of merely the attacking players on their timeframe. Also provides 3 or 5x the PB content. Eco loss and downstream blood flow to the rest of the game. No more competing hemispheres on getting the unicorn PB scheduling. No hemisphere is alienated.

Another possible approach would be to let the attackers who actually flip it pick the battle slot they want. Have a list of times they can choose from. Nations as a whole could then coordinate which times work best for the collective personally. Granted that leaves the attacks at a slight disadvantage, however, I think in reality that's how an attack would go. Obviously you wouldn't say "hey pick any time in this 24 hour period" but you'd give time slots that has a range of working for all players. And you could even say "well our EU players are busy this day, so we can schedule it for a NA time" or vice versa, or you can try and work out what time to have it. Or also maybe give like a 24hr window after starting the flip for players of the attacking nation to log in and vote on a time slot for the battle.

great idea shame they wont do that as its "been tried before and did not work" even tho people have said its not