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New Algorithm for filling empty seats Current alphabetical listing discriminates against low alphabet screen

#1 User is offline   frish 

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  Posted 2010-November-30, 23:14

I have played here frequently and for a long time. I like it. B)

Is it my imagination, or, do those who host tables that have low ranking first initials, get differential and worse service, since:

1. Their name is below the window of seats available.

2. The algorithm of the place next player who requests a seat (something I always do, I like adventure) seems to also discriminate against the first letter of the table host.

Perhaps length of time with an open seat is a more just way to provide players and/or display tables with empty seats.
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Posted 2010-December-02, 15:27

Hi,

Yes it's your imagination. How will you propose tables are displayed, if not alphabetically, so that it's fair for everyone yet remain orderly?

Firstly, most people use Help Me Find A Game to find seats, so the list of tables like you mention isn't an issue.

Secondly, people who like to choose seats, and are not using "HMFAG - List interesting tables" to choose seats usually have a clear idea of what kind of oppo/partners they want, so this is unlikely to be an issue either. Most regulars will start choosing based on friends, who conveniently pop up in a brighter colour.

I'm not sure what (2) means.

Take care
Rain :)
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