@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidI see you believe you will work as hard just not play as many games, I don't agree with that possibility. I believe you actually want to play less games and still win something for it. Perhaps do like I do and play on Different sites and try and do things the way they have been set up. There have already in my opinion and others been too many changes. putting a restriction on the amount of concurrent challenges with one Clan to 3 is something we don't need any more and could be unlimited, of course that still wouldn't help those of you FEW who just want to play a set amount of games and win something.
Yes sir. Less games for the top few clans and a more standardized format for matches. This ties in with a shift from quantity of games where players are rushing through games as quickly as possible, to quality of games where results carry more gravitas (as opposed to speed and quantity).
But it is not a case of winning something for nothing. Clan leaders would stil ...[text shortened]... cap too soon, rather than pacing their matches throughout the year, focusing more on winning games.
Also you miss-quoted Michael, he stated when he first started he put in 40 hours a week to learn the strengths of players. He did say at times he puts in 40 hours a week not that he does it every week, no one could keep that pace up, so you are not quite correct on that statement, you are known for twisting what someone says to suit your own purpose.
Perhaps Clan Leader should look more closely at making bigger Clans and having Co-Clan Leader to help them out. It would make things run much smoother and the Clans could accomplish much more. As an example look at what "Breaking Bad has accomplished in the past 3 years. I don't see the sense in having 1, 2, 3 or 5 players and calling it a Clan, of course that is my own opinion. I always assumed a CLAN was a group of people not 1 or 2 people, or even 3. Perhaps a number should be set on how many people a CLAN should consist of on this Site???
It really appears to me you are doing you best to implement the way things are done on the other Site you are on, in this site. Perhaps leave them on that site and not try to make RHP like the other site you are on now.
Even though we play faster we do try to win every game, ever single person in our clan work hard. We have all hard working Clan Players. Because we play more of course we are going to win more and lose more and draw more. Why not have other Clans do the same amalgamate the smaller clans as I have been advocating forever it seems.
Kind Regards,
-VR
@Very-Rusty saidTo be honest I'd rather hear from other clan members outside of the top few clans, as obviously it is in your interest for things to remain the same.
I see you believe you will work as hard just not play as many games, I don't agree with that possibility. I believe you actually want to play less games and still win something for it. Perhaps do like I do and play on Different sites and try and do things the way they have been set up. There have already in my opinion and others been too many changes. putting a restriction ...[text shortened]... ame amalgamate the smaller clans as I have been advocating forever it seems.
Kind Regards,
-VR
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidGhost,
To be honest I'd rather hear from other clan members outside of the top few clans, as obviously it is in your interest for things to remain the same.
Again not quite true, I have suggested amalgamation of the smaller clans to make bigger clans to improve the competition. I have also suggested removing the 3 consecutive challenges with one Clan now in Place which would again become unlimited. I am suggesting change you are just turning a deaf ear to what I am saying or just totally ignoring it.
It is quite obvious to me you are trying to make things easier for certain clans one of which you are in and seem to be the spokesperson for!
Very Respectfully,
-VR
@Very-Rusty saidRemoving the 3 consecutive challenge and making it unlimited is going in completely the wrong direction and would increase the quantity of games you play, not decrease it.
Ghost,
Again not quite true, I have suggested amalgamation of the smaller clans to make bigger clans to improve the competition. I have also suggested removing the 3 consecutive challenges with one Clan now in Place which would again become unlimited. I am suggesting change you are just turning a deaf ear to what I am saying or just totally ignoring it.
Very Respectfully,
-VR
Have you heard nothing?
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidHave you not seen what I said about amalgamation? You haven't even so much as commented on it, no it seems you want things to go your way. That is your personality. I don't really think you are looking for improvement or ways to improve the Clan Challenges just ways your Clan and your buddies can win something, or at least try to.
Removing the 3 consecutive challenge and making it unlimited is going in completely the wrong direction and would increase the quantity of games you play, not decrease it.
Have you heard nothing?
We put a lot of hard work into what we do and others could be doing the same with help from a Co-Clan leader which I am again promoting. Do you not think putting the smaller clans together and making bigger clans that could compete is not a good idea.
I know you want to hear from other like minded people who have given you thumb up and me thumbs down. I am use to thumbs down and it will not deter me from speaking my peace on what ever subject may arise in this forum.
Respectfully,
-VR
@Very-Rusty saidYour suggestion of clubs amalgamating (or having co-admin) has some merit, but on its own isn't sufficient.
Have you not seen what I said about amalgamation? You haven't even so much as commented on it, no it seems you want things to go your way. That is your personality. I don't really think you are looking for improvement or ways to improve the Clan Challenges just ways your Clan and your buddies can win something, or at least try to.
We put a lot of hard work into what w ...[text shortened]... er me from speaking my peace on what ever subject may arise in this forum.
Respectfully,
-VR
Like I said, I'd rather hear from club members without a vested interest in maintaining the status quo.
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidGhost,
Your suggestion of clubs amalgamating (or having co-admin) has some merit, but on its own isn't sufficient.
Like I said, I'd rather hear from club members without a vested interest in maintaining the status quo.
So would I, so long as it is their interests and not the ones of you and your buddies.
Are you trying to say you are doing all this chattering and have not vested interest? Highly unlikely in my humble opinion.
Thank you for admitting my idea of amalgamation does have merit. Of course it isn't sufficient on its own, People would actually have to put some work into it, not 40 hours a week as you claimed which does not happen every week, which we have already been through, but work would be required, that is a certainty.
I personally wouldn't try to argue the aforementioned point.
Again,
Respectfully,
-VR
@Very-Rusty saidyou are correct in everything you said. And I agree. Also you are correct in what you said about the hours I put in. Ghost I noticed gets things I say wrong I don't get it.
I see you believe you will work as hard just not play as many games, I don't agree with that possibility. I believe you actually want to play less games and still win something for it. Perhaps do like I do and play on Different sites and try and do things the way they have been set up. There have already in my opinion and others been too many changes. putting a restriction ...[text shortened]... ame amalgamate the smaller clans as I have been advocating forever it seems.
Kind Regards,
-VR
I have already posted it in the forum. In the early years it was every week. Meaning the time I spent. Now it fluctuates how much time I put in. Week to week. I could never put that kind of time in weekly it would kill me. I do put a lot of time in yes, but I have weeks or even months where I don't have to do much but the early years I had to put that time in and the results showed it.
Now it just depends on what is going on and what we need at that moment.
I think a good number is 15 to be a clan. You could still come up short though. Our team is 20 strong and they all play a ton of games, not because I ask them to they love playing and always ask for more games.
A full clan brings you in points and there are so many clans that are full that could fight for the title. They just have to put the time in. If I had to put 40 hours in every week now I'd be dead in a month I think. No energy for it. Which is why it is great to have Bill helping me with the team. Co captains is a great idea and can help share the work. Plus everyone must play more games to get the points for the team.
Thank you Bill, you explain much better than I can.
Michael
@Michael-Martin saidA reminder of what you wrote:
you are correct in everything you said. And I agree. Also you are correct in what you said about the hours I put in. Ghost I noticed gets things I say wrong I don't get it.
I have already posted it in the forum. In the early years it was every week. Meaning the time I spent. Now it fluctuates how much time I put in. Week to week. I could never put that kind of ...[text shortened]... to get the points for the team.
Thank you Bill, you explain much better than I can.
Michael
"40 hours a week was needed in my early years or lets say the first seven to eight years. Now it will go back and forth depending on what is going on in the tables.
Some weeks I only put ten hours in. But most of the time it's never less then 25 hours, and I still put 40 hours."
How am I getting that wrong exactly? And how does the above match with you now claiming you "have weeks or even months where I don't have to do much" ?
Do you even remember what you wrote?!
How is having weeks or months when you don't have to do much compatible with your previous claim that 'most of the time it's never less then 25 hours, and still put 40 hours." ???
@Very-Rusty saidPerhaps take that up with Michael, it was his claim, not mine. He wrote:
People would actually have to put some work into it, not 40 hours a week as you claimed which does not happen every week,
'most of the time it's never less then 25 hours, and I still put 40 hours."
(Even 25 hours a week is way beyond what a typical person could commit to run a chess clan. And rightly so).
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidThat is correct. I just did not put all the information in. Most of the time never less than 25 hours , but sometimes ten hours, sometimes I don't do anything for a week, and then depending on what is going on or what has finished I could put up to 40 hours in a week but not every week like the first half of my time in this clan.
A reminder of what you wrote:
"40 hours a week was needed in my early years or lets say the first seven to eight years. Now it will go back and forth depending on what is going on in the tables.
Some weeks I only put ten hours in. But most of the time it's never less then 25 hours, and I still put 40 hours."
How am I getting that wrong exactly? And how does ...[text shortened]... ur previous claim that 'most of the time it's never less then 25 hours, and still put 40 hours." ???
I think our clan is 12 or 13 years old? So yeah, the first half I put that time in even if it meant no sleep at all.
Now it just depends on what is going on but I don't "need" to put that kind of time in. If I do, it's just because I am doing something which takes planning and messaging, researching players, new players, but no way could I ever put those hours in weekly now. 13 years ago sure. Now I do what is needed.
Hey if you need tips on how to win just ask. It takes more than just hours. There is a ton to winning as I found out. Fred never apologized for crushing everyone. He earned it.
You guys should try it.
All my best Ghost.
Michael
@Ghost-of-a-Duke [i]said[/iGhost, Michael remembers what he wants to remember when it’s favorable to his argument. Ben going for years with him.
Do you even remember what you wrote?!
He’s now claiming he spent hours on the clan at the same time that he was very ill , according to him. I don’t doubt the illnesses, just anything else he says.
Watch how he will go off at me for this post.
I don’t know how he finds the time to run the clan when he can’t even find the time to review our games together to validate a point he made years ago. Said he would provide the proof and didn’t.
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidThey always do. Can’t stand the truth.
@lstcyr said
Ghost, Michael remembers what he wants to remember when it’s favorable to his argument. Been going for years with him.
Does appear that way sir. And in the spirit of transparency and free speech, they alerted your post.
@Michael-Martin saidIf you have 'weeks or even months where you don't have to do much' (your words) how can it be the case that 'most of the time it's never less then 25 hours'? (Again, your words).
That is correct. I just did not put all the information in. Most of the time never less than 25 hours , but sometimes ten hours, sometimes I don't do anything for a week, and then depending on what is going on or what has finished I could put up to 40 hours in a week but not every week like the first half of my time in this clan.
If you can't be honest in what you write, please don't bother. We're not simpletons.