In playing the exhibition match, it's become clear that it would be great to be able to set a pause schedule on game creation. Taking a mandatory break overnight or during the weekends could be really nice as a feature.

Agreed. It's in our post-launch feature list.

I can't wait for post launch!!!

This would bring in the issue of time zones.

Right now it's a simple fact that every player is impacted by this. I know that during my working day I won't have time to play except for my lunch break, and also during nighttime of course.

My working hours could be someone else's sleeping hours, vice versa, or my off time could be exactly the moment my opponent plans their orders.

As for weekend: when does Saturday start? Should you use US time, GMT time?

I think off time could only be implemented if you can also filter games based on timezone (e.g. play only with players in Wester Europe, etc.). Which is a feature I'm mildly interested in, because it would be fun to play with people who have the same day schedule, but it sounds like a hassle to implement.

I'm asking that these all be selectable options when games begin.

As for the rest, if there are enough players, the time zone issues go away because there will be enough open games. Also, I'm not talking about a mandatory schedule. If the session schedule doesn't work for you, don't sign up to play in that session.

Duplicate on accident.

I agree with Fate that it should be a selectable option.

Choice is always better.

Agreed, I was signaling a complexity but having the option available is very convenient and might make it more appealing to a broader audience.

Totally agree.

Wouldn't it splinter the player base tho? I don't sleep at night