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Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:19 pm
by The Holy Roller
Lately I have had a rash of first timers sign up and then play one round or never play a single turn. I am frustrated. I probably won't renew my premium membership as I have lost much enjoyment because of these deadbeats. Can there not be a solution such as limiting newbie tools to playing only other newbie tools until they have completed so many games as to be deemed trust worthy to join other games? I am sad.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:38 pm
by n00blet
What premium membership?
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:46 pm
by Bruceswar
n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:24 am
by The Holy Roller
Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:31 am
by owenshooter
The Holy Roller wrote:Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
maybe you should start a thread in the suggestion forum... just a thought... the
black jesus has spoken...-0
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:45 am
by Bruceswar
The Holy Roller wrote:Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
Maybe you could try joining a few games with players who are a bit higher rank? They tend not to deadbeat so much. Thoughts on that? (No I did not look at your games to see what you played and vs who)
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:07 am
by AceArtemis
Try using private games. No, I am not premium, and I do not know from experience, but that sounds like a good solution.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:15 pm
by premio53
The Holy Roller wrote:Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
Use the foe button and you will not have to deal with them again. Peace of mind.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:26 pm
by AAFitz
The Holy Roller wrote:Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
really, just dont worry about them... if you have premium, and have played 3k games..im amazed you noticed
certainly if they were my partner, id notice they missed, but if they miss in a regular game, i have simply never cared, assuming it didnt throw the game. I am amazed you would cancel your membership over this... ive been here just a bit longer, and played a few more games...but never once have cared one iota about deadbeats. And im not saying your wrong to care. Im just surprised. Usually, its only the new non premium players that care ironically enough.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:07 pm
by Moran555
why would that affect your decision to renew, if they are 1v1s it's free points and if not it shouldn't affect you if your premium
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:16 am
by The Holy Roller
AAFitz wrote:The Holy Roller wrote:Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
really, just dont worry about them... if you have premium, and have played 3k games..im amazed you noticed
certainly if they were my partner, id notice they missed, but if they miss in a regular game, i have simply never cared, assuming it didnt throw the game. I am amazed you would cancel your membership over this... ive been here just a bit longer, and played a few more games...but never once have cared one iota about deadbeats. And im not saying your wrong to care. Im just surprised. Usually, its only the new non premium players that care ironically enough.
I am bothered because I have had a rash of deadbeats lately, all from first timers. Many of the deadbeats are in multiple player games. After they miss one turn (or two) I of course concentrate on playing against the other actives. But there is that 24/48/72 hours wasted waiting for the deadbeat to finally be put to rest. And if you have TWO deadbeats enter a contest it's an even greater waste of time.
And I'm not cancelling my membership. I just let it expire.
Thank all of you for your suggestions.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:18 am
by Jeff Hardy
premio53 wrote:The Holy Roller wrote:Bruceswar wrote:n00blet wrote:What premium membership?
Joined:
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:56 am
Guessing by that date I assume his membership just ran out. Maybe I am wrong.
I have had premium membership for two years. I've played over 3K games.
Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
Use the foe button and you will not have to deal with them again. Peace of mind.
yes, foe every new player

Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:23 am
by Aesop Jones
Moran555 wrote:why would that affect your decision to renew, if they are 1v1s it's free points and if not it shouldn't affect you if your premium
Some people aren't in it for the free points, you know. Some people are in it to play the game. =P
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:37 am
by Phlaim
Once upon a time, farmers prospered and were harvesting those deadbeats. Now when that's illegal, the deadbeats have spread like a plague to games where they do not belong. I am sad.
Note: This post contains various degrees of irony.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:57 am
by e_i_pi
Phlaim wrote:Once upon a time, farmers prospered and were harvesting those deadbeats. Now when that's illegal, the deadbeats have spread like a plague to games where they do not belong. I am sad.
Note: This post contains various degrees of homosexuality.
Just have a toke on KH's ungodly 3in of meat, that'll make you feel better
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:23 am
by The Holy Roller
Phlaim wrote:Once upon a time, farmers prospered and were harvesting those deadbeats. Now when that's illegal, the deadbeats have spread like a plague to games where they do not belong. I am sad.
Note: This post contains various degrees of irony.

Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:18 pm
by premio53
Jeff Hardy wrote:Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
Use the foe button and you will not have to deal with them again. Peace of mind.[/quote]
yes, foe every new player
[/quote]No. Just the new player deadbeats silly! Then let them complain to the administrator that no one will let them join their games. Case Solved. Of course you are welcome to continue playing the same deadbeats time after time.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:38 pm
by Phlaim
e_i_pi wrote:Phlaim according to e_i_pi wrote:Once upon a time, farmers prospered and were harvesting those deadbeats. Now when that's illegal, the deadbeats have spread like a plague to games where they do not belong. I am sad.
Note: This post contains various degrees of homosexuality.
Just have a toke on KH's ungodly 3in of meat, that'll make you feel better
Not funny to change the quotes.
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:11 pm
by JACKAZZTJM
owenshooter wrote:The Holy Roller wrote:Now what's a solution to the deadbeats here?
maybe you should start a thread in the suggestion forum... just a thought... the
black jesus has spoken...-0
jesus christ how creepy
Re: Lots of Newbies...
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:30 pm
by Artimis
Phlaim wrote:Not funny to change the quotes.
Not funny, but hilarious!
