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Runners (Discussion)
Posted by verdelger 23 Oct 2011 11:47am     


What constitutes a runner? To me, it's a player who wins the 1st game & then leaves. I'd be interested if other players think a runner is also something else.

ty

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Posted by 1okaylady (TD) 24 Oct 2011 10:19am     


There is no rule that states anyone has to play more than one game in a row, unless it is agreed upon by both players at the beginning of the game(s). Therefore, no one should be calling anyone a 'runner'. Whether you win or lose, it's all in the fun of the game. One could set an example, that, when you join the table to play, state that you can only play one game or two games, etc. Some players chose not to play another game, whether they win or lose. So pointing the finger at a 'runner' is inappropriate.

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Posted by Good_Player (VIP) 26 Oct 2011 8:40pm     


Right on OKLady

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Posted by HatVan (VIP) 27 Oct 2011 1:00am     


a runner is someone who agrees 2 play more then 1 game but leaves after 1 game

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Posted by bluetulip (VIP) 30 Oct 2011 12:00am     


Game Colony has added some things over the years, how about a setting just for more than one game? At least you know that whoever turns up at the table will play more than one and dispense with "the runner" name callings we see so often.

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Posted by cygfa 1 Nov 2011 11:48am     


Good suggestion bluetulip! Perhaps Game Colony would consider setting up a 2/3 option? I think many players would like to see this.

ty, cygfa

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Posted by crib2b 5 Nov 2011 11:05pm     


I thought runners were something on the bottom of a bobsled Seriously, I am amazed people who have played hundreds of games get upset when someone leaves after one game. It is only a game. I agree though that a 2/3 or 3/5 option would be great, especially for the money players.

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Posted by HatVan (VIP) 8 Nov 2011 2:56pm     


lots of people only have enough tix 4 1 game

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Posted by aaaman 9 Nov 2011 5:56pm     


I would also like to see Game Colony institute a 2/3 option. ty

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Posted by hanoishooter 12 Nov 2011 7:36am     


To me a runner is someone who plays, wins than leaves to try and to the same to someone else who is only after having a few minutes of online enjoyment.
All too often you'll see the runner back looking for someone with more points them them. If lucky they be invited to play and if they win, run again to look for someone else.
The option button of two out of 3 is a good idea, as long as the players are locked into it, If someone leaves before that, they loose. Simple
I think it whould be a good idea to post a list of runners. Sure sometime someone might just be mad and post a name because they lost, but Gamecolony could edit it. Anyone with a lot of posting against them would serve as a warning to others.

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Posted by elsie2005 (VIP) 14 Nov 2011 4:04pm     


To me a runner is someone who is losing a game and deliberately uses tactics to get you to close table. Thus winning the table

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Posted by ramage 16 Nov 2011 9:42am     


Very Good idea hanoishooter - a 2/3 option button that players are locked into is a GREAT idea!

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Posted by cribking75 (VIP) 19 Nov 2011 7:09am     


Everyone seems to be in agreement that this would be a great option. Please help GC, it's what your customers want.

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Posted by ataua 20 Nov 2011 4:39pm     


Agreed cribking75 - This site could really use a 2/3 option. Please consider setting it up GC. ty

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Posted by webmistress (moderator) 26 Nov 2011 1:55pm     


Thanks to all of you for you input. Web will consider adding 2/3 option. This will not be done immediately, as web's job jar is full, but be assured the option has been added to the To-Do list.

REALLY
Posted by KymB (VIP) 30 Nov 2011 2:35am     


WOW U R considering this ??? sometimes we play on our lunch time. I try to always say one game only on limited time............ Please 2/3 op...REally were is the DEMOCRACY.......WE live in America........sorry i know this is an universal site.....!!!!

2/3 will be just one of many options...And NOT a default option
Posted by webmaster (moderator) 30 Nov 2011 7:35am     


2/3 will be just one of many table options...And NOT a default option. Tables with this option will be marked as "2/3" in the lobby.
Nobody will be forced to play 2/3 if they don't like it or don't have time for it.
But we hope that some players will set their table this way. Players will always be able to negotiate before starting to play. Opinions?

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Posted by duster340 1 Jan 2012 1:21pm     


I find that most players leave after the first game because it will be your crib. Of couse they win lots of games and tickets doing this. some even bail if they don't get the first crib! Some even go out and come back in to change the first crib. I agree that there are some flaws with the site in this regard and players should not be able to take advantage of this.

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Posted by gooders2 (VIP) 3 Jan 2012 9:20am     


well said duster, and well said webmaster,well said cribking , and to kymB get a life why is it that the minoriety always win but i hope not this time. and by the way happy new year to you all .

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Posted by KymB (VIP) 3 Jan 2012 10:00am     


First of all gooders2 you don't know me...so to say get a life is really rude!! I have been playing on this site a long time and I stand by manners. I do not always have time to play more than one game as stated on my previous post and I try to let my pone know this. If they choose to play me that is their choice. If a 2/3 option works for other players and it is optional I am OK with GC adding this as an option. However I am sad that a lot of the people who play for money think they are the BEST and that is not always the case. I think most of us are here for the love of cribbage and speaking for me only if I only play one game and leave I don't consider me a runner or trying to get an advantage over the other player its just I don't always have the time to play more. Happy New Year to all, especially to Gooders2....!!

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Posted by gooders2 (VIP) 7 Jan 2012 9:42am     


first of all let me appologize to kymb i also have been playing here for a long time , but as i said there are a few who do not say time for one but just run , and yes i am a money player and i like to play for tickets sometimes, and maybe a few tourneys,and yes there are some who think they are good , i dont think i am good i know i am good lol so please accept my appologies , but do you accept there are some in the 2200s who will only play one game and run,and some on the way up also, and only played a few games, a lot less than my 19000 odd .

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Posted by KymB (VIP) 7 Jan 2012 5:06pm     


apology accepted gooders2....maybe we can play "1" sometime LOL.

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Posted by gooders2 (VIP) 8 Jan 2012 8:02am     


of course you can dear but only one ?

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