When a player gets dosconnected from the server midgame, after 5 minutes a window comes up offering the choice to cancel game or force resingnation. OFten, neither option is preferable, as forcing a resignation isn't really fair to the other player, but cancenling isn't fair to the person who is still thre if he has an advantage either.
What most people do not realize is that there is a third option that is not stated, namely, to keep waiting. THis way, if the person needs more than 5 minutes to get back online, he doesn't lose the game or have it cancelled. THis would be especially important in tournament games.
The problem is, the current message makes it appear as if the two options mentioned are the ONLY ones mentioned. So, if a third option were explicitly started, such as "Keep waiting", there would be no confusion.
--DK
If I do not accept a game invite right away, it means I will once I have fewer games in progress.
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Re: A good idea
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Aug 12, 2002, 6:41 PM
I think perhaps the window that is displayed should mention that you can wait as long as you want for the player to return, just don't close the window. It will close itself if the player returns.
