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SLOW PLAY..........
PAPABURG
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Hi
Is there any rulings regarding slow play? I've just finished a small tournament where for the last 2 hours one player - who I will name - Hally1965, ran the clock down ON every hand, and every turn to act he/she had. This wasn't a connection issue, the player purposely ran the clock down and then folded (or acted) 1 second before the clock was due to run out.
At first I thought it was as we approached the bubble, but after the bubble it continued. It really meant the table lost all its flow and enjoyment. It was needless; to the point of running down on every street or just before folding.
Initial thoughts are why is the player clock so long with no time bank?
I reported to live chat, what will happen, I guess nothing, but I hope an email at least; as surely that cannot persist for every game that player plays?
Thanks
Is there any rulings regarding slow play? I've just finished a small tournament where for the last 2 hours one player - who I will name - Hally1965, ran the clock down ON every hand, and every turn to act he/she had. This wasn't a connection issue, the player purposely ran the clock down and then folded (or acted) 1 second before the clock was due to run out.
At first I thought it was as we approached the bubble, but after the bubble it continued. It really meant the table lost all its flow and enjoyment. It was needless; to the point of running down on every street or just before folding.
Initial thoughts are why is the player clock so long with no time bank?
I reported to live chat, what will happen, I guess nothing, but I hope an email at least; as surely that cannot persist for every game that player plays?
Thanks
Comments
It is hyper annoying but no rules are being broken.
At least you will have given live chat a giggle on the graveyard shift.
OP, some certain players just like to tank, and tank, and tank some more.
They could be a million places off the money spots yet they still tank.
They could have 3bb (which is stacked for some) and yet they still tank.
They could be the biggest nit on the site and yet they still tank.
They probably tank fold kings because kings aren't as good as aces.
They probably tank when they walk to their local shop in Stoke or Sunderland or wherever.
Some people just love to Max tank.
On a serious note though some online players do it to avoid giving timing tells.
Some of us play more than one tournament at a time and find it difficult keeping up.
They have every right to play at whatever speed they want!
It was a deliberate timed play. My argument is if every player did that every play it would be horrific game play. It was bad enough with one.
Thanks all
When a player is being deliberately slow & others at the table get on his case, they are never going to speed up, it's basic human psychology.
when someone types zzzzz in the chat box , even if it's not aimed at me i tank just for the wind up
@stokefc
I think everyone does.
Table Etiquette
Keep the Action Moving
Keep your eye on the game and be aware of when it is your turn. The table does give you an audio reminder when the action is on you but from time to time you may not hear it. If you are consistently taking a long time to make your decisions you may make the game less enjoyable for others. If you are playing more than one table, please ensure you try and keep up with the play on each table to ensure smooth running of the game for all players in attendance. We offer an 'Autopost Blinds' option to keep the game ticking over nicely which is a good feature to use.
Be Patient & Polite
On the flip side, if a player at your table is using all of their time bank when in a hand every time, please address the issue in a polite way. Most of the time a short string of 'zzzz' in the chat box will work. Sometimes the delay is not under the player's control, but they may appreciate you letting them know as often a lagging player will actually think it's the whole game, not realising it's their fault.
If someone times out, which happens from time to time accidentally , he goes into a rage and announces two can play that game.
He then times out every hand himself, announcing why hes doing it, teaching the table a lesson.
Hes also entertaining if you congratulate someone who wins a pot against him , but thats another story for another day.
It's amazing how little things exercise some players so much. Slow play is a minor irritant, but I can't imagine I would ever allow it to spoil my enjoyment of our wonderful game.
I play quickly but get the zzzzz thing every so often when I’m multi tabling
Strange that Sky recommend writing zzzzz
I’ve never seen it get a good response