Originally posted by rdhopecaWahay its the lovely Heng again being moaned about.
I'm involved in a tournament game with a 7 day timeout. The other player has been taking every possible amount of that 7 days to move. The game began in early July 2007 and now in its 10th MONTH. While I realize that this is an email correspondence site, I think it's irresponsible for someone to hold a tournament hostage for 10 MONTHS because they eithe ...[text shortened]... t over, say, in 3 months, it's declared that the person who took the most time is the loser?
Tournament 2273
The tournament has not been held up since the final games have been played and the tournament winner decided.
What you are playing is a game that had no bearing on the final round.
Not happy waiting then your options are :
1. Resign
2. Offer a draw
3. Hope you or your opponent times out and the other player takes the timeout win.
You are a subscriber so the game itself does not have a major impact on your gameload.
Why worry?
Originally posted by AttilaTheHornGet a grip!
That is highly unsportsman-like, inconsiderate, petty, mean, narrow, and small-minded.
It's ridiculous to have a tournament go on for years because of the mean-spirited actions of a jerk.
You're describing somebody using the allotted time which they preagreed with their opponent.
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Originally posted by rdhopecaI'm involved in a tournament right now
I'm involved in a tournament game with a 7 day timeout. The other player has been taking every possible amount of that 7 days to move. The game began in early July 2007 and now in its 10th MONTH. While I realize that this is an email correspondence site, I think it's irresponsible for someone to hold a tournament hostage for 10 MONTHS because they eithe ...[text shortened]... t over, say, in 3 months, it's declared that the person who took the most time is the loser?
and the guy I'm playing against is moving too fast.
What should I do?
Wahhhh!
I'll just cry it out.
Checkmate.
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Originally posted by adramforallI did not realize the tournament had moved on even though games were still going on. My bad on that. If it was a normal game I would not care.
Wahay its the lovely Heng again being moaned about.
Tournament 2273
The tournament has not been held up since the final games have been played and the tournament winner decided.
What you are playing is a game that had no bearing on the final round.
Not happy waiting then your options are :
1. Resign
2. Offer a draw
3. Hope you or your ...[text shortened]... e a subscriber so the game itself does not have a major impact on your gameload.
Why worry?
I appreciate everyone's professional reactions to what I thought was a professionally worded suggestion.
Originally posted by rdhopecaProfessional in what area? Gutter press journalist? Nice use of overdramatisation through word choice ('hold hostage' instead of 'hold up'😉 and capitalisation!
I appreciate everyone's professional reactions to what I thought was a professionally worded suggestion.
rd - I agree that it is annoying but some people join a tournament based on when they can play. A lot of people may only have access to the internet on weekends or whatever and therefore can only play 7 day tournaments.
On the other hand, some people join a lot of games but choose timeframes that allow them to structure their movement behaviour. I have about 270 games going on at the moment and I have deliberately spread the games out over 3 day and 7 day tournaments and clan games so that I can manage the time.
You can't now punish me for choosing a 7 day game and then moving every 4 or 5 days.
However, I agree that there are players that will get into a losing position and then take as long as they can. Don't quite know why these guys do this but, whatever.
Some guys use the Time column on the My Games page to decide which games to move in so, maybe a gentle reminder or polite request to move will get him moving? I know Heng is very good at moving if you ask him nicely 🙂
Originally posted by RagnorakExactly. The poor guy might only be able to play on weekends etc. for whatever reason and therefore joins a 7 day TO tournament, only to be called a jerk by jerks in the forums.
Get a grip!
You're describing somebody using the allotted time which they preagreed with their opponent.
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