On Tuesday 03 April 2007 19:13, Brett Nash wrote:
> (from protocol.xml)
>
> > TimeRemaining Frame
> > The frame starts with the Response frame. The TimeRemaining frame then
> > consists of:
>
> ...
>
> >       * 32 bit unsigned enumeration, the The reason, Explains why this
> >         frame was sent. The values of The reason can be:
> >               * 0x4 - Majority of player have finished, the timer for
> >                 the remaining players has started.
>
> Why 'Majority'?  In certain games the threshold for starting the timer
> is one player.  This encourages very fast play.  Should Majority thus
> become 'threshold'?

Good point. I will change it to threshold.

> Also if threshold == 0, then 0x4 == 0x1?  So is there a need for both?

There is a small difference. If the timer just starts (for example, turns 
every hour or every day at 12 UTC) then it's regular and expected. If it's on 
a threshold, then it is irregular and the client should take more notice.

>       Regards,
>       nash

Later
Lee

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