1. A change was made a while back that was supposed to increase the number of games played per day and shuffle the players playing so we would see players partnering all sorts of other players rather than relying on only one partner. This was designed to increase play. All it takes is a little consideration when setting up the matches and who is partnering who. I have not seen it work as well as it was intended to, but that does not mean it was a bad change.

2. It was said that you did not want to wait a long time to get a match only to have rank issues take precedence (Yes, I paraphrased here). If I were a player I would not want to wait a long time either. If the players are not allowing the ones who have waited to get the next match I suggest you challenge someone higher up on the ladder. Do this immediately after the match has ended. Your challenge takes precedence over a new game starting that would leave you out. The only thing that would get in the way of this is if the 1v2 has not been played yet for the day, in which case that might (I say might) have to be played first. Once that is done though - challenge away. (Note: there is only ONE 1v2 match per day.)

From this ladder's rules:

"A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a better-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please feel free to contact us using the SUPPORT links.

Chat
The best way to find Ladder matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a Case's Ladder match so that other members will know you are interested in Ladder-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat. "

All this said - I would love to see the players in this ladder be more welcoming rather than less welcoming.

• Re: How to get a game View
    by mikeym1010 on March 25, 2020 at 05:49:05 PDT
  
  
  Funny, I don't see anywhere in the rules where there is only 1 VS 2 game a day.

  Mike McLeod

  : I have read the message forum with some interest and have some input for you all to consider.

  : 1. A change was made a while back that was supposed to increase the number of games played per day and shuffle the players playing so we would see players partnering all sorts of other players rather than relying on only one partner. This was designed to increase play. All it takes is a little consideration when setting up the matches and who is partnering who. I have not seen it work as well as it was intended to, but that does not mean it was a bad change.

  : 2. It was said that you did not want to wait a long time to get a match only to have rank issues take precedence (Yes, I paraphrased here). If I were a player I would not want to wait a long time either. If the players are not allowing the ones who have waited to get the next match I suggest you challenge someone higher up on the ladder. Do this immediately after the match has ended. Your challenge takes precedence over a new game starting that would leave you out. The only thing that would get in the way of this is if the 1v2 has not been played yet for the day, in which case that might (I say might) have to be played first. Once that is done though - challenge away. (Note: there is only ONE 1v2 match per day.)

  : From this ladder's rules:

  : "A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a better-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please feel free to contact us using the SUPPORT links.

  : Chat
  : The best way to find Ladder matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a Case's Ladder match so that other members will know you are interested in Ladder-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat. "

  : All this said - I would love to see the players in this ladder be more welcoming rather than less welcoming.