Restrict table access to the host's level by default
Posted: 06 March 2025, 20:17
Currently newly created tables have no level restriction by default, which means they are open up to the Master level. Restricting access by a newbie host in a newly created table requires 8 clicks. I often see tables created by beginners with zero or little ELO who forget to restrict access by level (or don't know such a setting exists) and are joined by a veteran who mops the floor with them then says "gg" at the end. This puts them off playing the game again or even using BGA.
This happened to me recently in Ark Nova. I didn't know about the access restriction dialog. So, I created a table as a beginner and excitedly waited for another player, only to be joined by a 220 ELO dude who completely destroyed me. I hated this experience so much I didn't touch the game again for over a week, wasting the precious time I had left in my single month of premium access.
So, please, make newly created tables restricted to the host's level by default. More experienced hosts can "un-restrict" them as they see fit.
You can upvote my suggestion here: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=160512
This happened to me recently in Ark Nova. I didn't know about the access restriction dialog. So, I created a table as a beginner and excitedly waited for another player, only to be joined by a 220 ELO dude who completely destroyed me. I hated this experience so much I didn't touch the game again for over a week, wasting the precious time I had left in my single month of premium access.
So, please, make newly created tables restricted to the host's level by default. More experienced hosts can "un-restrict" them as they see fit.
You can upvote my suggestion here: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=160512