Yep, I have a job and a family also and I agree that this game can become a bit of obsession. About the only other thing I can think of that I obsess over otherwise is Caffeine.
I didn't post a lot here at USMB before the game or a lot at other places very much before I joined here. I like this board and like being a member but when the game is going on, I really concentrate on it. It's like figuring out a puzzle or a mystery that I want to solve.
The real games can go on for months and have thousands of posts but they can also end much more quickly than this one IF people contribute.
So we have to find a way to shorten it ourselves by coming here and giving meaningful input. Once we come to a consensus ourselves, we can end the day right there.
But if people like Luissa don't play, I see that being more detrimental than the long days. I can't read her at all and frankly, I feel we could learn more from her death than keeping her alive. If you can't figure it out, and you say nothing, none of the rest of us can either. So give your thoughts and we can vote someone out much quicker as long as everyone gives meaningful input and we can agree with it. Others input helps me figure it out also.
So of course, if you guys want to go with Mertex or anyone else, I will switch my vote to help the game but otherwise, I'm voting for Luissa. She put in a hard vote for Avi immediately, didn't vote for Rosie, Rosie spoke highly of her in fact, and quite frankly, she's not playing. Again, if you want to vote for me, go for it, but until then, I'm going with the non-contributor. She could be scum hiding in the shadows or unhelpful town that slows down the game. After this vote, I don't have much else to say unless someone has a specific thing they want me to address or my vote needs to change. And I meant it when I said you guys can vote me out. There will be not hard feelings at all. Promise.
Vote : Luissa