OK, I really resent the random time mode. The fixed time intervals were so much better because I played interesting games against opponents on my level. I've tried filtering the level in the current system (i.e. only play with your own level or +/- 1), but have not gotten a single game in about 1.5 hrs yesterday between 11PM and midnight CET (usually reasonably busy) and in about 1hr today. I find it hard to believe not a single elite was playing during that time so I have to assume your matching algorithm is discriminating against those who dislike playing with -2 or -3 levels. Call me an a****le, but I really dislike getting 3 points on a boring game where the opponent thinks into oblivion, but loosing 36 when they get a lucky draw (and still take long). 1 in 10 does get a lucky draw that skill can't easily bridge... so I'm stuck with playing boring games in hope an interesting one comes along. Anyway, quite annoying and takes the fun out of the game - and, even worse, skill out of the competition because you win or loose based on how many bronzes you've played with. For example, during the fixed time trials when I had a chance to play against my own level, I rose from 40th to 4th place. I just won't play any more, as I resent sliding down on a 10:1 ratio where I risk 36 points to get 2 or 3.
