Thanks for the input guys, so far very interesting perspectives. I would have guessed that the average number of games would be much higher, especially for premium members. However, when I think about it, the quality of my games would most likely increase up if I lowered my count. I suppose the cheapskate in me wants to get the most for my CC dollar and of course there is my adversity to idleness while on the site combined with my 90+ minute a day addiction. When I
do decide to spend more time on here than usual (this time of year is always slow, business-wise) I want it to be action packed. Even with the possibility of speed games you just can't force games to start when you really want them, you've got to have some already cooking. All this being considered I usually have 10-15 games going at once but depending on the time of day I decide I really want to "hang out" here(usually late evening), I am mostly wishing I had more games going. Conversely, when I have closer to 20 I find myself rushing my "mandatory turn load" when I have a busier day.
I've had days where the balance is quite perfect and left me with a nice CC afterglow once my playtime was over. I find myself longing for this balance but to this day cannot nail it down. It just comes or it goes, with no definite correlation between gameload, forum activity, etc.. I have a feeling for me it is somewhere between 13 and 18 where my chance of CC bliss is optimal but trial and error is not a viable option atm. I do tend to play mostly doubles games, perhaps mixing some trips or quads into the shuffle would get me closer to the sweet spot.
I must say I'm envious of Mr Changsha as he appears to have found his "Chi", at least in regard to CC.
