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Expel timer works not as it should
Posted: 06 May 2024, 14:55
by randomronny974
I got myself kicked out of a game once or twice, when my time was not yet at -20sec and I just realized: You don't have the 20sec in the very most of situations. In my most recent game I was able to expel my opponent like ten seconds sooner, simply on the fact, that they made a move during their expel time (which stopped the timer). After this move I was able to hit the clock again and: They had only 2sec left to act (which can be not enough on a weak connection). This can't be right. I understand the need for a shorter clock against opponents who have a habit on going over their time, but during the first violation, this should not be enabled IMO. Once the turn has finished and they go over time again: Well, that's that then - before it feels wrong.
Re: Expel timer works not as it should
Posted: 06 May 2024, 16:33
by Tisaac
randomronny974 wrote: ↑06 May 2024, 14:55
I got myself kicked out of a game once or twice, when my time was not yet at -20sec and I just realized: You don't have the 20sec in the very most of situations. In my most recent game I was able to expel my opponent like ten seconds sooner, simply on the fact, that they made a move during their expel time (which stopped the timer). After this move I was able to hit the clock again and: They had only 2sec left to act (which can be not enough on a weak connection). This can't be right. I understand the need for a shorter clock against opponents who have a habit on going over their time, but during the first violation, this should not be enabled IMO. Once the turn has finished and they go over time again: Well, that's that then - before it feels wrong.
Timer and expulsion is handled by BGA, there is nothing specific about ArkNova here.