Special events need a 1x speed option—4x speed completely shuts out students and busy players

I want to voice a major frustration with the special events, like the current infection event. Right now, these events are locked exclusively behind 4x speed, which completely alienates anyone with a normal schedule, school, or work. A full in-game day passes in just six hours, making it impossible for casual or busy players to participate without their empires getting wiped out the second they have to step away.

Locking unique content behind a frantic 4x speed wall only benefits hardcore players with zero responsibilities or people willing to throw money at gold. It completely shuts out a huge portion of your player base who want to enjoy the event mechanics but simply don't have the time to stare at a screen 24/7. Please consider offering a standard 1x speed version for special events so that players with busy lives can actually participate fairly.