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It seems grossly unfair to me that good samaritan players who substitute for quitters lose ratings points when they lose the game. Usually a
game where they have to dig themselves out of a deep deep hole.
Also, it seems to be getting more common that BOTs are refusing to play when invited to finish a game where a quitter has left.
game where they have to dig themselves out of a deep deep hole.
Also, it seems to be getting more common that BOTs are refusing to play when invited to finish a game where a quitter has left.
Keith 
aka, Tavli Man

aka, Tavli Man
Sounds preposterous but it's true!!!
Perhaps I wasn't clear. The two issues are interconnected. The BOTs refuse to play when they are invited to complete an online game where some human player has left before the end.
The BOT joins and then just sits there. It doesn't roll the dice and/or take its turn. Kick them and invite another and the same happens again. The only way to complete the game is to wait for a human player. And who is going to want to do that when they're bound to lose ratings points?
I don't think people who volunteer to substitute should be penalised. In fact, I think they should be rewarded for their kindness with a small number of ratings points (2-5) regardless of the game outcome.

Perhaps I wasn't clear. The two issues are interconnected. The BOTs refuse to play when they are invited to complete an online game where some human player has left before the end.
The BOT joins and then just sits there. It doesn't roll the dice and/or take its turn. Kick them and invite another and the same happens again. The only way to complete the game is to wait for a human player. And who is going to want to do that when they're bound to lose ratings points?

I don't think people who volunteer to substitute should be penalised. In fact, I think they should be rewarded for their kindness with a small number of ratings points (2-5) regardless of the game outcome.

Keith 
aka, Tavli Man

aka, Tavli Man
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I noticed this too. I jump in a game (didn't realise i was subbing) and it says "You are joining this game at the start and are included in the ratings" After im behind 100pips....................................
I own hearts, euchre and spades.....when is this game ever gonna be free of bugs so i can buy it too???
I own hearts, euchre and spades.....when is this game ever gonna be free of bugs so i can buy it too???
always play your best, and keep counting.....
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