The problem I see with the new format is that there NO way of measuring skill level anymore so we end up playing with people of different skill levels. From the simpler kamikaze connector to the highly strategic monk.

Even on the 100+ tables, there is as much "bad" playing as on the lowest tables because everybody can just stay in the 10+ tables and gain as many points beating novices and people who just like to click on pretty colors.

I spent 90% of my time on the 10+ tables and gain as much points as I played on the 100+ tables. So anybody really can gain access to higher tables, not just the good players anymore.

I think that is where lies most of the frustration here. Playing against people who will do anything to attack even if it does nothing for them, destroying your "strategy" because they play illogically is what is irritating me the most.

That and I think the point distribution is not optimized. ELO was good for one thing, do a natural selection amongst player of all skill levels.

Well, feel free to discuss. I used all the English words I know.


Josélito ;-)