RE: [Rails-devel] The Player Class

[Erik V. <eri...@hc...>]

> Is there ever a StartPacket that isn't an Auction of some sort?

Depends on whether or not "Auction" implies bidding in your definition.
In 1835 there is no bidding, just buying or passing.

I've no problem with a wide interpretation of the term auction, 
but John David has objected against that.

I don't find the bidding/non-bidding aspect particularly important.
18EU has a fairly complex mix of bidding and non-bidding turns.
 
> Let's define an interface called Round.
> Then we define three more interfaces called StockRound, 
> OperatingRound,
> and SpecialRound that all extend from Round.
> Lastly, let's have Auction be an interface extended from SpecialRound.

Not sure if the special rounds have enough in common to give
"SpecialRound" any substance.

But I fully agree with the Round interface. 
Meaning: a process that consists of multiple "turns".

<much snipped, with which I generally agree>.
 
> It looks like I'm going to have a pretty fair amount of time to commit
> to this project each day now that some things in my personal life have
> stabilised again.

Very good to hear that. 
I've already noticed an increased level of activity on your side....

As for me, I have a full-time job and a family life, 
so most of my coding efforts will remain restricted to weekends.
But next week I'm free and mostly at home, so who knows....

Erik.