What decided who is starting Age I ? / Could we change that rule ?

[studebaker3945]

Hello !

I was wondering what was deciding who is starting the Age I ?
Is it all ramdom ? Because I feel that I'm usually the 2nd player, and I can't figured out why...

Also, I strongly think that the 1st player has a huge advantage.
Therefore, I was wondering if we could have a more logical rule than being 'ramdom' (if it is).

For exemple: The one with the lowest ELO pts is starting ? or the one with the lowest ratio victory is starting ?

What do you guys think ?

[Digipeet]

Hi, Yes I agree.
The starting player definetely has a big advantage.
So it would be nice to know at least what the rule is for that.

Br Peter

[CB Droege]

By default all games start player is random with no weight from other factors. UNLESS: You are playing a rematch against exactly the same player(s), in which case first player passes around the table to the left. (Whoever went second last time will go first this time, and table position will remain otherwise the same).