[Freeciv] what are min/maxplayers good for? (was: i may be having a problem)

[Reinier Post <rp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Jun 21, 2002 at 10:46:32PM -0400, sande376@xxxxxxx wrote:

> i have played with some of the civserver and civclient screens that pop up.  
> occasionally, when typing start, it will seem to accept the command, but i 
> get no further response.  othertimes i get a response like, not enough 
> players, will not start.  i have been through most of the help options 
> provided by your web site, and it has helped me thus far.  however, im at a 
> stand still.  so if you have any suggestions it would be most appreciated.

This reminds me: can we remove the maxplayers and minplayers
variables?  I don't see the point in having them.

I have seen one use of minplayers: it is used on public servers to prevent
newbies fromn popping in and starting the game right away.  There must
be a better way to address this.  (Using 'first come' permissions?)

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Reinier