Remove 2v2 league from free version

[didgeralien]

I agree whole heartedly. I have had many games, not just random, time out. This leads to the following consequences:
A game slot is filled with no activity
I may receive credit for the win, but it is a hollow victory
I learn nothing
My team mate learns nothing
With so many random games unfinished by clear victory or defeat, my profile has a long list of meaningless information
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Possible motivation for new players:
I would like to be able to communicate directly with all members of the 2v2 privately. Currently that is not available, except here in the forums. I would guess that most new players and beginners do not go to the forums. Being able to converse certainly could establish more familiarity with my partner, but more important, I think with my opponents. Perhaps find out why there is no activity from there side. I certainly have posted chats, but very, very rarely do I receive a reply. Probably because only my partner and I are paying any attention.
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Quote: Posted by CombatEX - Today 02:44 AM
I know that in all my time playing 2v2 arranged I never encountered new players who just stopped playing after I was placed (this is in Master and Super Titan, perhaps in Gifted and under you still play new players?).

Your answer to new players being in the Gifted and under is yes. I have played against several Gifted with 6 league wins. I have also beaten same and usually get flamed and told to never, ever even think about playing outwitters again, lest I should die. These types of players are a problem. If I wasn't at the bottom 19 I probably wouldn't come in contact with them, but even though I have been a fully invested player since the very beginning, I just happen to be a slower learner than others whom have been playing along with me for the same length of time. I have paid for all of the possible extras because outwitters is very important to me. I love to play and try, try, try to get better. I am creeping up the ladder, but at a 3 steps forward 2 steps back rate.

Quote:Possible Compromise? Posted by CombatEX - Today 02:44 AM
Perhaps new accounts can have a period where they are branded a "new account". These accounts will have a 1 day turn limit until they have met some threshold to no longer be considered new (perhaps something like 20 turns played to remove the "new" status from your profile). This way you don't have people starting a game and then never playing Outwitters again yet still clogging up a slot for 4 days. At most these people will take up 1 day for their game to expire.

I think this is a great idea. We have turn limits in tournaments for this very reason. I think it is worth a try. ASAP

I voted yes