But seriously, you would think that such a fundamental change in the way the games are started, which in turn, can ultimately effect the flow of the game would, at least, call for some type of announcement instead of a brief message, more as an afterthought in some remote thread that most players ...

True, you are afterall...only GOD

the official Risk rules that you're supposed to keep the number of cards exposed at all times.

Ya, you're right, I forgot about that.

"I'm an independently wealthy heiress and he's a disabled veteran and this guy's a teenaged pot smoker...

Which are you?

With the 4 game limit and many playing all 4 that means you'd have to keep a game slot available for yourself at all times. Kind of tough to not have 4 games going as ...

You worked hard, but, sniff

I know what you're saying, but believe me...playing online RISK isn't hard work, maybe "You played hard, but, sniff"

Personally, I think a little note keeping on the side adds to the effort of trying to know what the other players are holding in their hands. I ...

So by quiting, you get no turns a day....real smart!