MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 17:34 |
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Since the client currently asks a game name before playing a match, I think it would be great to use a conventional game name (for example "box") for all the Box matches.
That would save the hassle of sending a PM to the opponent before every game.
Is it possible? |
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JmBeers
Joined: Aug 13, 2012
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May 23, 2018 - 17:41 |
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Might as well add a "ranked" while we are at this, or just use a universal game name. I have been using "play" for all my games. |
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Kryten
Joined: Sep 02, 2003
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If everyone uses the same game name, the server may connect you to the wrong opponent. |
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MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 18:00 |
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Then what about "box[opponent name]"?
For example: "boxmattdakka"
To choose the coach's name to enter, just follow alphabetical order.
So, if I played vs Harad we both would write "boxharad". |
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mrt1212
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Joined: Feb 26, 2013
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May 23, 2018 - 19:02 |
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How hard is it to use the PM function? |
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MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 19:04 |
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Not hard, but an extra step that could be avoided by using a conventional game name. |
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mrt1212
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Joined: Feb 26, 2013
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May 23, 2018 - 19:05 |
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In the example, why is it 'boxharad' and not 'boxmattdakka'? |
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pythrr
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Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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May 23, 2018 - 19:06 |
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hahahah idiocy
pms are SO HARD |
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MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 19:06 |
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mrt1212 wrote: | In the example, why is it 'boxharad' and not 'boxmattdakka'? |
Because the "H" of Harad comes first than the "M" of MattDakka according to alphabetical order. |
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mrt1212
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Joined: Feb 26, 2013
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May 23, 2018 - 19:16 |
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So in the instance where coaches share common letters sequentially you proceed until you hit a difference?
Matt, I admire the effort to create a system but the dissemination of this system seems a taller order than just PMing the opposing coach ad hoc.
First, you need a significant buy-in from coaches on this which requires them to read the forum.
Second, you will have coaches unfamiliar with the alphabetical order of English who will invariably screw this up and then require a PM
Third, sending a PM is low effort and already a status quo that works. |
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MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 19:18 |
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It's unlikely to find coaches that share many common letters sequentially, while is 100% likely to have to send a PM without using a conventional game name.
About being unfamiliar with the alphabetical order: well it's easy to find the english alphabet online, but, even if somebody ignored it and wrote the wrong coach name he should have just to write the other coach name.
There are only 2 possibilities, after all, not 1000.
About informing the coaches: a message could be displayed on the main FUMBBL page, in the place where majors are advertised, no need to check the forums.
You have to start somewhere if you want to create a conventional system. |
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koadah
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Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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May 23, 2018 - 19:37 |
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MattDakka
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Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 19:42 |
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Chat is not used by all coaches. |
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harvestmouse
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Joined: May 13, 2007
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May 23, 2018 - 20:52 |
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I think matt has a valid point. It would make things run a little more smoothly if it was automated. |
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ArrestedDevelopment
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Joined: Sep 14, 2015
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May 23, 2018 - 21:33 |
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mrt1212 wrote: | In the example, why is it 'boxharad' and not 'boxmattdakka'? |
because harad is legend all races. The "full dakka" as it were. |
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