Small tweaks for the new game start system
Posted: 15 November 2025, 19:44
The new system that makes sure people are still present at game start is fantastic. It saves so much time now, thank you!
But I think it can very easily be made even better with just a few tweaks:
- Don't provide the "cancel" button immediately, wait for maybe 10 seconds. Cancelling immediately makes no sense and can only happen for bad reasons. Like: you are not available to play anymore, or you trying to have "fun" by spoiling the experience for others. It's rare but it happens.
- Give a small, -1 karma penalty to players who do not join after 30 or 40 seconds. The new system is much better, but AFK players can still waste the time of others.
- Ring the bell when the game is cancelled so active players can immediately get back in line. That one should be a really easy change?
Thanks!
But I think it can very easily be made even better with just a few tweaks:
- Don't provide the "cancel" button immediately, wait for maybe 10 seconds. Cancelling immediately makes no sense and can only happen for bad reasons. Like: you are not available to play anymore, or you trying to have "fun" by spoiling the experience for others. It's rare but it happens.
- Give a small, -1 karma penalty to players who do not join after 30 or 40 seconds. The new system is much better, but AFK players can still waste the time of others.
- Ring the bell when the game is cancelled so active players can immediately get back in line. That one should be a really easy change?
Thanks!