THE HIT MAN: I went to Bulgaria for a week's holiday one week ago. Without the vacation/autovacation, I would have timed out (and lost) numerous games.

Bry: This is a game site not a work place.Why do you need vacations for.

THE HIT MAN: but using it isnt abusing it. You only get 30 days as a Rook, so once they are gone, they are gone...

Bry: i didn't say it was,but there are members here that abuse it to there hearts content

THE HIT MAN: but that's not bad conduct - that is the site rules. Every user, depending on their membership are allowed to use vacation days, either set or auto, to their hearts content.

Bry:They can still get you with vacation days and auto vacation

Jules: yup

Andersp: They blocked were on your block list and they could still send game messages!!

Jules: The last "cloak person" (=blocked) i played could type game messages

Nothingness: I dont think so. The only way round it to to pay that litle bit extra for a Rook Membership - that way you have no restrictions.

I understand some people may be unable to stretch that little bit further for a Rook Membership - alternatively I would suggest only enter tournaments with a 1 day time limit?

im certain that this has been asked before. But why do you have to wait for all tourney games to be completed before a next round can be started? Especially if those games are between players who have no chance of advancing to the next round? This only holds up the tourney and prevents entry into other tourneys. Also Many players in a few tourneys arent finished any games yet whereas other have been waiting for a few months. it is feesable that you could wait years before ever entering a tourney type again even with a membership, waiting for players to finish up their games. Ive been waiting for one player to complete games since i joined a few months ago, i won the round very quick. Adn have gotten multiple request to join specific tourneys. but am unalbe to until my tourney has ended. Is there any way around this?

Jules: I believe game messages are immediately blocked.

What happens if you put someone on block in the middle of a game(s)?

Purple: thanks- yes, that would be cheating. Proving that would be kind of difficult tho.

I personally don't think comments made in a game should affect the outcome of who wins the prize. It should be based on the skill of the player, no matter what they have to say. I just ignore them too, and for me, amyways, when I beat someone who's trying to give me a hard time, well the victory is all that much sweeter : )
But it's easy for me to play without letting what someone says to me affect how I play.

THE HIT MAN: That's a tricky one, some could fake it.

THE HIT MAN: right, now we understand what you mean by "Bad Conduct".

My opinion - I would just ignore them. They have as much right to play in the tournament as anyone else. However, if the comments are much more are rude, threatening and very personal etc, then I suppose it should be brought to the attention of Fencer privately either directly or through the GM's.

Just my opinion.

Bry: OK comments made in game playing its self.Are offending to some,which can throw them off and possible for that game and there remaining games that they are playing until they get over the comment which was used on them.Its works well and does affect ppl as we all Know

baddessi: The use of more than one nic in a tournament should disqualify the player.

Jules: None that I know of really. I just wasn't sure what he meant about "bad conduct"
If it's acceptable to win using programs and that isn't ruled out in the tournament to begin with, then I would think that any wins would be acceptable.
I just meant if there was some way to prove someone actually cheated in some other way, that would disqualify them from a prize. Otherwise, then if they win the games, the prize should be given.
I guess what I'm trying to say is a prize shouldn't be determined by a person's words or any personality conflicts. That if they win, they should get the prize.

baddessi: By Cheater do you mean someone who uses a program or device in order to decide their moves? If so, there are a number who have admitted to using programs in regular games, yet their ratings will already be high. The only way of detecting I know of if someone suddenly changes form in a significant fashion if they have an existing rating.

Is their other ways?

THE HIT MAN: I think that if a prize is offered for a tournament, then the winner of the games of that tournament should win the prize.
But, I agree with Bry, it depends on what you mean by "bad conduct"
If it can be proved the person cheated to win, then they shouldn't win the prize. If you mean that they used words in a game that someone personally doesn't like, then that should have no bearing on whether they win the prize or not. The win should be based on the games won. Just my opinion.

THE HIT MAN: No, bad or poor conduct are the same thing. What I am saying, is that you are asking for feelings on "Bad Conduct" in tournaments. What is happening that you are suggesting is "Bad Conduct"?

It depends what the "Bad Conduct" is.

How would we word what?

Bry: Is the word BAD CONDUCT better to understand,For everyone.If not how would you word it?

THE HIT MAN: what do you class as "poor conduct"?

rod03801: Thanks Rod

What are your feelings on BAD CONDUCT While playing in said TOURNAMENTS where PRIZES are offered or on TOURMAMENT BOARD.Should a PLAYER be removed from winning that prize offered.Not the tournament just the PRIZE

Yes, if the round is only 1 section, the tie is not broken. If an advanced round is created with just 2 people, it is a 3 win match. And if an advanced round is created with 3 or more people, it is a regular round.

Bry: Thanks again Bry

THE HIT MAN: not 100% sure, but i think if only 2 players make it to the final round, it is a 3 wins match. if more than 2 players make it to the final round, more than one player can win, and if there is a draw, they both win and those two do not then go into a 3 match game.

I recall this being discussed on BK.Com I think if you check through the thread.

If i'm wrong, please can someone else confirm. Cheers.

Bry:Thanks Bry

Also i have noticed tournaments wins Sometimes there are more than 1 winner in a game,Others there is another play off section.Who controls these happnings

THE HIT MAN: do you mean when someone wins a tournament you have created? if so, an automatic message is created and sent to the winner and the creator of the tournament, which are sent from "Fencers" outbox.

huh?

Who sends tournament WINS to players that win games in your TOURNAMENTS

Jules: Thank you Jules... :)

Congratulations to Andre Faria for winning Pond Life

THE HIT MAN: Rod was trying to help

rod03801: None now Rod Thanks for your concern.HAVE A GREAT DAY

Ok, I'll try one more time... What Major problems with BK are you experiencing?

rod03801: HA HA lol I'am a little crazy But not MAD As far as my attitude its very positive Thank You. I understand you very well.But why are you not understanding me..he he lol

LOL.. I'm not understanding your attitude, at all. I am a member of Brainking's customer service team. You mentioned "Major problems with BK", I asked what problem you have.
I'm not sure what you aren't understanding, and getting mad about.

rod03801: Umm Customer Service ? What are you selling

Um, you posted on a public board. One where anyone can respond. I am not experiencing any "major problems with BK", I am also a member of customer service, so it certainly isn't out of line for me to ask what you are talking about.

rod03801: I don't think it concerns you Rod.Moderator your own board as fast.

Invitations available http://brainking.com/game/Tournaments?trg=8973&tri=42989&trnst=0

Major problems with BK?

Due to magor problems with BK which has been going on for awhile.I am canceling all my up coming Tournaments.They will all be restarted.

i don't think you can andersp, im guessing they've been removd from tourneys upcoming!

I didnt know that you can remove people after a tournament has started. Seems as a very strange behaviour to me.
Wondering if Pedro ever will get an answer about who is prolonging?