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- Jun 12, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 - Suggestions
Its time to lose the medals - even the worst players now have 5 gold and a silver/bronze so they convey nothing. They certainly don't represent skill levels, only reflecting that the player turned up a lot. A better idea might be to show the % of wins and/or options to describe how the player rates ...
- Jun 09, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Banned for quitting?!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21611
Re: Banned for quitting?!
I believe they chat less now than in the early days - it was much friendlier then with a focus on skill and great team play. It all changed with the increasingly competative scoring. The chat often increases now when someone dumps the QS on a player that isn't high. That player complains and we get ...
- Jun 04, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Banned for quitting?!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21611
Re: Banned for quitting?!
I have noticed over the years that disconnects often happen after chat - I've no idea why but it does happen with some frequency.
Regards Ice
Regards Ice
- Jun 02, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Frozen games
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17877
Re: Frozen games
Aidan - the game freezes when I use "sleep". It responds to the button and reduces to an icon in the sidebar but then it doesn't wake up. The only solution is to force it to quit and then restart it. If this is a common glitch it might explain why there are so many dead men in the lobby? Regards Ice
- May 20, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Frozen games
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17877
Re: Frozen games
I very much doubt that this will be fixed as its more likely to be a problem with players using various operating systems than the app itself. Connectivity and variable net reliability around the world are all factors. The increased use of VPN's and extreme weather events are all contributing to the...
- Apr 28, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 - Suggestions
The game is good Aidan. Its the best version around and its part of a very entertaining platform. I congratulate you on it and I thank you for taking the time to consult with users about potential changes to the format. There have been many players of the game over the years who have left because of...
- Apr 27, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 - Suggestions
I don't think its necessary to have little arrows indication the last pass direction! Remembering who you passed to, and what you passed, are very basic aspects of the game. I also think its essential that all players can see the same information on screen as each other - especially whats being post...
- Apr 26, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 - Suggestions
I agree - it lowers the skill content.
Regards Ice
Regards Ice
- Apr 13, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 Suggestions
The issue of identity (in the case of machine based gaming) is the continuation of a name and reputation. This is based on the desire to build a high score and maintain that name over a (long) period of time. The longer the period of time, the more the imperative to keep playing and maintain that na...
- Apr 11, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 Suggestions
Regarding interactive avatars! It fear will add to connection problems and add nothing to the game. Players asked for avatars so they could, “put a face to name” - it clearly didn't work and I don't see the logic of your solution now. I am very pleased to see the current scoring system abandoned – i...
- Apr 05, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 Suggestions
Quality v frequency. The difficulty arises with the definition of “quality” which in a competitive card game will mean the number of wins. There is no completely “fair” way to do this and all solutions will have drawbacks. However, one way might be for each player to use the same number of games and...
- Mar 06, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1585276
Re: Version 3 Suggestions
The lobby. No activity for a fixed period of time – evict. Avatars. Waste of time – suggestion 1 notwithstanding. When you introduced the idea players thought it would be good to “put a face to the name”. We never knew there were so many cats – dogs – horses etc – concept reasonable - in practice us...
- Feb 06, 2021
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Happy Endings Abuser and Liar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 21984
Re: Happy Endings Abuser and Liar
Now back as Yuuppp - running his mouth as usual.....
- Apr 26, 2020
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: no stats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 40055
Re: no stats
opportunity to knock the nonsense on the head and start again then?
5 for a win
3 for 2nd
1 for 3rd
lets do it!
Regards to all Ice
5 for a win
3 for 2nd
1 for 3rd
lets do it!
Regards to all Ice
- Feb 07, 2020
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: pa this time.......
- Replies: 1
- Views: 26478
- Dec 20, 2019
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 83580
Re: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
What has happened is exactly what I predicted at the top of the thread and it will only get worse as time goes on. The problem is compounded now as the gaps are so big it will be difficult to ever catch the Capt, or any of those not already in the top 15. Tweaking the scores down will at best simply...
- Sep 22, 2019
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 83580
Re: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
The problem with changing the weighting will be prolific players getting higher and higher and reducing the chances of new players reaching the top. This will be a short term fix but detrimental in the longer run as the gaps get bigger and bigger. I'm starting to think that the only fair system will...
- Aug 17, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
Thanks Terry - that was exactly what I was suggesting. Its also clear to me now that the free game(s) have different players in them. However, there is one guy playing the free version of GAPS who is routinely scoring sub 1:20 seconds and occupied the top 1/2/3/4/5 position on the leaderboard every ...
- Aug 16, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
I wasn't suggesting that you implement auto-play Aidan. I was simply questioning the speed/times that some players seem to be consistently achieving which was where the thread began. The particular game was/is "intelligence" and the explanation was the use of autoplay and the comment, "Well troops, ...
- Aug 16, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
I wasn't suggesting the leaderboard could be hacked. The app for all solitaire games must be very similar in construction so amending the autoplay part would be relatively simple I'm guessing.
Regards. Ice
Regards. Ice
- Aug 15, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
I've discovered part of the problem - I was using a free version and couldn't get the full range of Solitaire games. I've now paid for a version and I can see what you mean. However, the autoplay is not available in the GAPS game but those huge discrepancies are there too. The fastest times (without...
- Aug 14, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
Thanks for the response but I get the same message for Gaps - Pyramid - Scorpion - TriPeaks and Twenty!
Regards. Ice
Regards. Ice
- Aug 14, 2019
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A = Autoplay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 58459
Re: A = Autoplay
But where are the switches? It just says autoplay options are not available for this game.
Regards. Ice
Regards. Ice
- Jun 06, 2019
- Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
- Topic: FathersDay Abuse
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12543
FathersDay Abuse
After more lies and abuse from FathersDay... Just for the record and to avoid any further discussion about the matter - I do not and will not under any circumstances play the abusive FathersDay. He's been abusive about me (and others) for years but does not seem able to accept any responsibility for...
- Feb 12, 2019
- Forum: GrassGames' Cribbage
- Topic: Pointage win // lose
- Replies: 2
- Views: 21434
Re: Pointage win // lose
I would suggest you give this guy a miss. I played him and he won the 1st game then quit as soon as he was losing in the 2nd game. He then reappeared a minute or so later as mike1007 with the same IP - 76.71.166.77. Of course he/she denied everything - as they always do. Avoid at all costs. Regards ...