Can we create an option of a 1 day timeout but with the option of a shorter time bank other than the current lowest option of 7 days. I like the one day time out but want to create a game with a tighter time bank to avoid that sitting around waiting scene. Something like an otion of 2 and 3 day time bank would be nice...!

I think some options should be able to have no time out, and only time bank. So your time doesnt restart... it keeps going! That way, some one losing in a game cant just wait till the last second to make a move then wait another two weeks to make another move.

What does everyone else think? 😏

Originally posted by AZHAWTNESS
I think some options should be able to have no time out, and only time bank. So your time doesnt restart... it keeps going! That way, some one losing in a game cant just wait till the last second to make a move then wait another two weeks to make another move.

What does everyone else think? 😏

it might be helpfull however to be able to enter an arbitary time (in hours) for the time out and time bank, with preset limits. mor flexibility for people who want to play speed ches for example.

If you don't want someone to wait weeks until moving, just make a shorter time bank and don't accept challenges from people with large time banks.

Originally posted by googlefudge
it might be helpfull however to be able to enter an arbitary time (in hours) for the time out and time bank, with preset limits. mor flexibility for people who want to play speed ches for example.

Originally posted by RedHotPawn
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i think both of the ideas, 2 day timebank and no timeout with only timebank can bu quite useful.

actually a 2 day timebank is what i'd like to see here. it's really long to wait for a week or more but i'd like to put some timebank for the people i play (and for myself of course) so that in case of an unexpected incident we can have a small amount of time at hand. if the things keep me away for more than, say, 2 days then i loose a game, it's ok. but i would feel guilty if i press the skull for a game that i set no time bank (i never did that but i'm very new to the site, i experienced this only once or twice). i know that the people can decide not to play with those settings but many times i overlook about the timebank and also timeouts when i search through open invites..

however, there may be some issues with timebank only option.