Rankings calculation update (Sept 2019)

[SunnyCorner]

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 maintain that status quo.

I still believe that fixed term scoring - probably monthly - is the only long term viable solution and it gives new players the chance to win. Without that incentive why would anyone join?

The scores should be zero'd and we can get back to skilful and enjoyable games without the constant distortions that the current scoring provides.

Regards. Ice

[king101]

I agree with ICE. The mere fact that I am stuck down in the 4200 area with zero hope of climbing out of that with the rate that higher ranked players disdain the lower class. I can sit there for an hour and try to get a game. Declare a winner (CAPT) and move everyone to the same score. Then give 2nd and 3rd place 2 points for playing, 1 point for 4th. Give the winner 7 points.

At least try it. Lots more games, more fun. That is the point of this anyway. No penalty for being absent from the board for a bit of time. If that doesn't work, we can move on and try something else. What is happening now is worse than fiefdoms.

King 101

[king101]

Seems like I am beating an old drum. Let's make the scoring so that the game is fun. It is a game. Economically, I have people who inquire on downloading as they see me play it on my iPad. I tell them NOW, to not bother since the point system will never allow full functionality and competition. We discuss a bit, and when they find out how the scoring has been, decide to download something else.

Make no doubt, you have the best heart game. However, the scoring is so imperfect that it makes getting a game, having a game and watching for the dreaded score seem like a chore and homework. I play enough games now to not get docked but play with the Avatars when I have a moment to stay sharp with play and counting cards.

You would sell more games and the new people ad a twist for those of us (I joined in 7/2015) that have some time. We have seen the evolution of the scoring make it a really boring game and not fun. Lots of hissy fits on screen and anger if you make a bad move. People tell you what you could have done, should have done, etc. Thought that the aim was to have fun. Loosen up on the points, 7 for a win, 2 for 2nd and 3rd, 1 for 4th. Start the whole scoring over again. Declare CAPT the winner and have monthly or 3 monthly totals be winners. I would happily recommend to others if the scoring was changed.

[Aidan]

I have this topic open permanently in my browser and want to do some fixes for this, but still booked up doing other things at the moment.

Anyway just to let people know that at least the information is being read and considered.

[king101]

Good to hear that changes are being contemplated on the scoring. We await your decision.

King 101

[Aidan]

Ok going to start working on changes to the scoring system now for Version 3.

All points above have been noted, thanks.

I've made a new thread for the new implementation and will close this one.