Reviving topic re: being able to restrict games to PC only

[gringojordan]

I found this old locked topic:

https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewto ... low#p56444

But the issue was never addressed properly.

I agree with the original poster that it would be nice if there was an option to restrict a game to users on PC only. I've played many, many games on the platform throughout the summer and fall and one consistent issue I've seen is that players on mobile devices have connectivity or other issues that cause gameplay to slow down for others.

For example, in my most recent game of Incan Gold (https://boardgamearena.com/5/incangold?table=127585129), you can see from the stats that the one player that was on mobile was going between online and off while everyone else played quickly. They eventually quit (either by their own accord or by the system).

This is very frustrating in games when you're 80% of the way finished.

I know it's possible to restrict via karma but even if a player doesn't quit, a slow mobile player can cause frustrations in a game. I think it's worth giving some more thought again.

[Jest Phulin]

I know it's possible to restrict via karma but even if a player doesn't quit, a slow mobile player can cause frustrations in a game. I think it's worth giving some more thought again.

It is also possible to change the game speed to fast or faster, so slow play (either by mobile or PC) won't cause frustrations. The issue with slow play isn't the device that they are on: it is that they are playing slowly, and that issue already has a solution.

[gringojordan]

Thanks Jest. I'm aware of that option though reticent of that option after it caused some issues when people were playing normally in 6 nimmnt.

The mobile issue thing isn't something I would bring up if it wasn't consistent pattern I noticed and one confirmed by friends that play different games than me.

[Jest Phulin]

So, I guess I'm seeking clarification:

What issue would be solved by limiting table access to PC-only (vs mobile) that isn't already addressed by karma penalties for running out of time/disconnecting (and restricting table access to a minimum karma limit), and by appropriate speed settings on the table?

[Giordano Bruno 1974]

I've never understood why people get upset with people who may be playing slowly but are within the time limit. They are allowed to use the full time.

[Sushiyum]

I've never understood why people get upset with people who may be playing slowly but are within the time limit. They are allowed to use the full time.

Totally agree. If you don't like playing at a slower speed, change the table settings!