Sam: No, Alert didn't show up. Or maybe he came earlier. Yesterday event was on time, and u remember that on Monday people came 1 h earlier. If I say 17 h and my GMT is +1 then I come to open the event when is 18 h at me. You add/subtract your GMT.

Powas: When we play more turns, and wen generals collied, its all different story. Proven on training map. No big deal if u even stay close to your HQ. Think about this way: One general behind, keeping territory safe if someone brake through.
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EDIT was done Today at 1.30h (my GMT +1)
For people who have trouble resolving GMT. Next room will be up 5 h and 30 min from the time this is posted.