Back in game. thoughts

Hey All, I finally got a new machine and a new connection and am back in the game. I like most of the new changes i see. But since i have never been able to play with effects full on before it seems like a new game to me! Wow those colors and effects are awesome. Sadly i really miss the gameplay of timed games. Were they just not liked? What happened to them and is there ANY interest in bringing them back?? But it is still a GREAT GAME ! And i do not have

Just for AoW - "(However the other team should keep their veterancy)" Read entire post. Normal surrender typically ended a (marathon) game so abruptly it took away the victory from the winning team which the losing team did so purposefully snidely it was downright spiteful. AoW should just upgrade the team with the highest points to Heroic in the games' last 5 minutes, it gives AoW a rewarding goal to be the team with the highest score towards the end. A team full of Heroic but n