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by SunnyCorner
Jun 12, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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 ...
by SunnyCorner
Jun 09, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Banned for quitting?!
Replies: 8
Views: 20372

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 ...
by SunnyCorner
Jun 04, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Banned for quitting?!
Replies: 8
Views: 20372

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
by SunnyCorner
Jun 02, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Frozen games
Replies: 5
Views: 16885

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
by SunnyCorner
May 20, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Frozen games
Replies: 5
Views: 16885

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...
by SunnyCorner
Apr 28, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Apr 27, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Apr 26, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

Re: Version 3 - Suggestions

I agree - it lowers the skill content.

Regards Ice
by SunnyCorner
Apr 13, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Apr 11, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Apr 05, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Mar 06, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Version 3 - Suggestions
Replies: 44
Views: 1534638

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...
by SunnyCorner
Feb 06, 2021
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Happy Endings Abuser and Liar
Replies: 5
Views: 20887

Re: Happy Endings Abuser and Liar

Now back as Yuuppp - running his mouth as usual.....
by SunnyCorner
Apr 26, 2020
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: no stats
Replies: 13
Views: 38600

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
by SunnyCorner
Feb 07, 2020
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: pa this time.......
Replies: 1
Views: 25993

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by SunnyCorner
Dec 20, 2019
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
Replies: 15
Views: 81823

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...
by SunnyCorner
Sep 22, 2019
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)
Replies: 15
Views: 81823

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...
by SunnyCorner
Aug 17, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

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 ...
by SunnyCorner
Aug 16, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

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, ...
by SunnyCorner
Aug 16, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

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
by SunnyCorner
Aug 15, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

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...
by SunnyCorner
Aug 14, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

Re: A = Autoplay

Thanks for the response but I get the same message for Gaps - Pyramid - Scorpion - TriPeaks and Twenty!
Regards. Ice
by SunnyCorner
Aug 14, 2019
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A = Autoplay
Replies: 13
Views: 57466

Re: A = Autoplay

But where are the switches? It just says autoplay options are not available for this game.
Regards. Ice
by SunnyCorner
Jun 06, 2019
Forum: GrassGames' Hearts
Topic: FathersDay Abuse
Replies: 2
Views: 12312

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...
by SunnyCorner
Feb 12, 2019
Forum: GrassGames' Cribbage
Topic: Pointage win // lose
Replies: 2
Views: 20878

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 ...