Time wasters

[ALB]

Having played several players on a 90 sec clock and seeing them repeatedly leave their shot until the last few seconds, how about 60 sec max, surely plenty of time to take a shot, even Peter Ebdon could cope with that !

[SquaredCue]

Hi ALB,

That's the point of the shot timer! Set it to 30 or 60 seconds before starting a game or inviting someone. You can also set this timer as default in the preferences (top right corner in the lobby). That way the timer will be auto-set for you whenever you go to an empty table.

[ALB]

Hi Squared cue,

I understand that, i was talking about the default timer if you join a host who hasn't set a timer being reduced to 60 seconds.

[SquaredCue]

There are various preferences, it's impossible to find a single perfect setting for everyone. Most players prefer the no-timer setting, though, because it allows for the occasional phone call / postman / brb cases where the play can continue after a few minutes when the opponent returns.

If you prefer the timered games, simply ask the host to set the 30 / 60 second timer.

[Wizard]

Had a game with ALB last night (read flogging) and offered the 60 sec shot clock (after reading this post minutes earlier). Makes no difference to me I tend to play see it, hit it, sometimes to my detriment but 60 seconds is at least 40 secs longer than I usually need. Never been a fan of the shot clock unless I'm playing a 10 second game for fun but I understand the need for it against some opponents.

[BIG-G]

I prefer to play without a shot timer because as a rule I have to go to the fridge about 4 times a frame

Regards
G

[Wizard]

Think about it guys and watch some of the pros play, They must be knackered after playing all day and sometimes 2 days. We're querying 90 seconds? Rules and conditions are set before you play. If you don't like it don't play but don't come in after the fact having a moan about it. Pretty simple look who you are playing and if there is no shot clock then 90 secs is about twice what I and most other players need. Not sure why this post went on in the first place. Up to you if you are not liking the slow pace of your opponent but I believe Peter Ebdon is an excellent player who deserves recognition for his tactics. Drives a lot of players nuts but does nothing outside the rules of the game. Clearly the opponent you played is of the same ilk and so long as he plays within the rules you have no grounds for complaint. I'd be pretty annoyed if they reduced the shot clock to 60 seconds by default and was needing a pee or someone knocked on my door.