Organised Matches - 1st - Feedback

Monkey · Post by **Monkey** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:08 pm

It went quite well for first matches. As expected, some people did not show but other than that there were not many issues I think.

sinewav · Post by **sinewav** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:05 pm

Lizmatic wrote:There should be a penalty ... then ban them from playing in OM.

Even though I admire your enthusiasm, I think that isn't necessary to consider at this time. The fact is, we had two separate matches go off with a decent amount of players. If even half the people show up for any given match, you can still have a good game. Let's hold off on considering a penalty until we actually have a problem, shall we?

hoop · Post by **hoop** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:14 pm

sinewav wrote:Even though I admire your enthusiasm, I think that isn't necessary to consider at this time. The fact is, we had two separate matches go off with a decent amount of players. If even half the people show up for any given match, you can still have a good game. Let's hold off on considering a penalty until we actually have a problem, shall we?

agreed

1200 · Post by **1200** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:13 pm

How bout letting people join on the day even thought they did not register if the server is not full?
In our match this was not allowed because only registered people were allowed to play. They were even kicked which i thought was a little harsh in my opinion especially if this event is supposed to attract new people in.

sinewav · Post by **sinewav** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:21 pm

1200 wrote:How bout letting people join on the day even thought they did not register if the server is not full?

This is already an option. From the rules:

"If a player joins without being on the list, he can take any available spot, but if a registered player comes before the end of the first match they will switch after the end of the first match. If a registered player comes after the first match is over, he cannot take someone else's spot by force (or admin help)"

http://wiki.armagetronad.net/index.php? ... _and_Rules

Or are you talking about more than 16 players? Should a rule be made to limit players to 16 but allow spectators? I guess it would be nice to have a back up player if someone has to leave, but the player leaving must make clear that he/she won't be returning. And if they don't specify, then the replacement player should wait 2 rounds before joining to make sure the player who left didn't do so because of a connection problem.

1200 · Post by **1200** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:13 am

Sinewav Oscillated:

This is already an option. From the rules:

Ok i did read the rules but i guess that line did not stick in my head. Otherwise i would have said something when that rule was not carried out in our match.

sinewav · Post by **sinewav** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:34 am

1200 wrote:Sinewav Oscillated:

a LOL!

gawdzilla · Post by **gawdzilla** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:39 pm

sinewav wrote:
Lizmatic wrote:There should be a penalty ... then ban them from playing in OM.
Even though I admire your enthusiasm, I think that isn't necessary to consider at this time. The fact is, we had two separate matches go off with a decent amount of players. If even half the people show up for any given match, you can still have a good game. Let's hold off on considering a penalty until we actually have a problem, shall we?

It took 15 minutes to set up because some people didn't show up, I consider that a problem. Either set up quicker or a penalty.

But we'll see how it goes this Sunday first.

Big Blue Box · Post by **Big Blue Box** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:56 pm

I dont think a very good way of penalizing people for not showing up is not letting them come.. that doesn't really make any sense at all when you think about the reason that you would implement it is to try and get more people to show up.