Dirty_Player
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I reviewed the save file. Here's what I have to say. First, it's not a complete blockade because there's a road in another direction, and the blockade can be bypassed. Regarding the overall situation, it's certainly unpleasant to see this, especially when you're out of restarts. But even if we postpone dealing with the cyclops until turn 113, the game still continues. First, it's the final game, and you have to fight regardless. Second, it's no secret that it's Inferno, which means you can make up for those couple of days. Third, we don't know the opponent's situation; maybe they also have a blockade or just a bad setup. In the end, there might be such a game-over scenario that they won't be able to continue into the second week. Fourth, the opponent might just give up, miscalculating their strength and not being able to handle the pressure of the game. Fifth, as A. Alekhine said: "It's never too late to give up," but it doesn't have to be on turn 111. Overall, Petya gave up too quickly. IMHO, he should have calmly assessed the situation and decided whether to fight (not just play, but actually fight).