***OFFICIAL Partypoker new feature discussion Thread***
10-17-2014
, 08:38 AM
Hi 2+2,
Welcome to the first of what will hopefully become a common thread. Based on demand from our Official thread, we would like to use this thread to have a pro-active conversation about upcoming features and changes to our poker rooms.
Some guidelines on how to maximize the efficiency of this thread and keep it on track -
To kick off the discussion, we have 2 hot topics we’d like to start with -
Removing player info from lobby
The grouped lobby is the default, but we still offer the opportunity to table select through a more traditional lobby. While the traditional lobby is geared towards more experienced players, we still want to optimize the experience and remove clutter. There is a lot of information to digest as is.
One such identified piece of information is the player info box situated in the right hand sidebar which lists player nicknames and stack size.
For it to be really useful as a table selection tool one either needs to recognize the players by nickname or somehow use an external tool. While some of these tools are not necessarily prohibited at this time we’re not obliged or incentivized to support them either. Given that, the pro of reducing clutter and freeing up space for better use outweighs the cons.
As such we plan to remove the table list player info box from the main lobby.
Before
After
Auto post blinds
When a player joins the table today the process is slow and cumbersome.
A new player sits at a table, they wait until they get into a position where they can post, they are asked to post or wait for big blind. Player is given 10 seconds to make a decision. If the player doesn’t have Auto-Post Blinds selected at the table that’s potentially another delay when that player is asked to post.
Assumptions
When a new player sits at a table they are given 1 button, ‘Play Now’, with some supporting text. When pressed the player will post a blind at the next available opportunity, position doesn't matter as long as the player is in a valid seat to start playing from.
If the player doesn't opt to press the ‘Play Now’ button they won’t be prompted to post out of position at the start of any hand but when the player gets into the big blind seat they will automatically post.
If you sit out but then sit back in without missing any blinds you will just start playing again in the next hand. If while sat out you miss some blinds, when you sit back in you will once again get the ‘Play Now’ button – pressing this will post your dead blind and deal you in. Don’t press the button and you will come back in on your next big blind.
That’s the two features that we would like to hear feedback on first and hopefully stimulate constructive debate on how to best implement them.
Thanks,
Party_Rep
Welcome to the first of what will hopefully become a common thread. Based on demand from our Official thread, we would like to use this thread to have a pro-active conversation about upcoming features and changes to our poker rooms.
Some guidelines on how to maximize the efficiency of this thread and keep it on track -
- Please keep posts on topic - we are looking to discuss specific topics. For anything else we have the Official Threads, ROW, NJ.
- Try to provide constructive feedback instead of just ‘this sucks’ or ‘this is great’
- None of the proposed features, solutions and changes mentioned here have ETA’s and we will not be committing on delivery dates.
To kick off the discussion, we have 2 hot topics we’d like to start with -
Removing player info from lobby
The grouped lobby is the default, but we still offer the opportunity to table select through a more traditional lobby. While the traditional lobby is geared towards more experienced players, we still want to optimize the experience and remove clutter. There is a lot of information to digest as is.
One such identified piece of information is the player info box situated in the right hand sidebar which lists player nicknames and stack size.
For it to be really useful as a table selection tool one either needs to recognize the players by nickname or somehow use an external tool. While some of these tools are not necessarily prohibited at this time we’re not obliged or incentivized to support them either. Given that, the pro of reducing clutter and freeing up space for better use outweighs the cons.
As such we plan to remove the table list player info box from the main lobby.
Before
After
Auto post blinds
When a player joins the table today the process is slow and cumbersome.
A new player sits at a table, they wait until they get into a position where they can post, they are asked to post or wait for big blind. Player is given 10 seconds to make a decision. If the player doesn’t have Auto-Post Blinds selected at the table that’s potentially another delay when that player is asked to post.
Assumptions
- When a player takes a seat they want to start playing
- Players already seated would like the above delays to be reduced/removed
When a new player sits at a table they are given 1 button, ‘Play Now’, with some supporting text. When pressed the player will post a blind at the next available opportunity, position doesn't matter as long as the player is in a valid seat to start playing from.
If the player doesn't opt to press the ‘Play Now’ button they won’t be prompted to post out of position at the start of any hand but when the player gets into the big blind seat they will automatically post.
If you sit out but then sit back in without missing any blinds you will just start playing again in the next hand. If while sat out you miss some blinds, when you sit back in you will once again get the ‘Play Now’ button – pressing this will post your dead blind and deal you in. Don’t press the button and you will come back in on your next big blind.
That’s the two features that we would like to hear feedback on first and hopefully stimulate constructive debate on how to best implement them.
Thanks,
Party_Rep
10-19-2014
, 06:58 AM
I'm all for the removing of the table list player info box from the lobby if it has the effect of making table selection software, and most of all SEATSCRIPTS, not working anymore. That said the argument used "reducing clutter and freeing up space" is a little bit lame 
10-19-2014
, 07:12 AM
Quote:
It also makes future attempts at segregation harder to detect by players...
Juk
10-19-2014
, 11:33 AM
10-19-2014
, 12:02 PM
10-19-2014
, 03:39 PM
Quote:
Auto post blinds
When a player joins the table today the process is slow and cumbersome.
A new player sits at a table, they wait until they get into a position where they can post, they are asked to post or wait for big blind. Player is given 10 seconds to make a decision. If the player doesn’t have Auto-Post Blinds selected at the table that’s potentially another delay when that player is asked to post.
Assumptions
When a new player sits at a table they are given 1 button, ‘Play Now’, with some supporting text. When pressed the player will post a blind at the next available opportunity, position doesn't matter as long as the player is in a valid seat to start playing from.
If the player doesn't opt to press the ‘Play Now’ button they won’t be prompted to post out of position at the start of any hand but when the player gets into the big blind seat they will automatically post.
If you sit out but then sit back in without missing any blinds you will just start playing again in the next hand. If while sat out you miss some blinds, when you sit back in you will once again get the ‘Play Now’ button – pressing this will post your dead blind and deal you in. Don’t press the button and you will come back in on your next big blind.
That’s the two features that we would like to hear feedback on first and hopefully stimulate constructive debate on how to best implement them.
Thanks,
Party_Rep
When a player joins the table today the process is slow and cumbersome.
A new player sits at a table, they wait until they get into a position where they can post, they are asked to post or wait for big blind. Player is given 10 seconds to make a decision. If the player doesn’t have Auto-Post Blinds selected at the table that’s potentially another delay when that player is asked to post.
Assumptions
- When a player takes a seat they want to start playing
- Players already seated would like the above delays to be reduced/removed
When a new player sits at a table they are given 1 button, ‘Play Now’, with some supporting text. When pressed the player will post a blind at the next available opportunity, position doesn't matter as long as the player is in a valid seat to start playing from.
If the player doesn't opt to press the ‘Play Now’ button they won’t be prompted to post out of position at the start of any hand but when the player gets into the big blind seat they will automatically post.
If you sit out but then sit back in without missing any blinds you will just start playing again in the next hand. If while sat out you miss some blinds, when you sit back in you will once again get the ‘Play Now’ button – pressing this will post your dead blind and deal you in. Don’t press the button and you will come back in on your next big blind.
That’s the two features that we would like to hear feedback on first and hopefully stimulate constructive debate on how to best implement them.
Thanks,
Party_Rep
10-19-2014
, 03:52 PM
10-19-2014
, 09:29 PM
10-20-2014
, 02:33 AM
10-20-2014
, 04:09 AM
10-20-2014
, 10:04 PM
1. Internet disc with internet connection working perfectly
2. Whole software freezes
3. Tables crashes, chips and cards disappearance
There are still ****ers out there who open 5+ tables and insta sit outs, very often 6max lobby looks like a HU lobby with 30-40 tables with one player
Made my day 
You are not banning them, yet it wouldn`t be possible to use them:P
2. Whole software freezes
3. Tables crashes, chips and cards disappearance
Quote:
Hello,
Please note we’ve had to temporarily disable the table hogging solution we implemented as we’ve discovered some performance issues – this will be re-enabled as soon as possible.
In addition, we’ve also noticed that auto-rebuy and add-on on classic tables has some issues which impact 9-handed tables. Our recommendation is that players switch to our modern table and we will deploy a fix as soon as possible.
Thanks all,
Vas
Please note we’ve had to temporarily disable the table hogging solution we implemented as we’ve discovered some performance issues – this will be re-enabled as soon as possible.
In addition, we’ve also noticed that auto-rebuy and add-on on classic tables has some issues which impact 9-handed tables. Our recommendation is that players switch to our modern table and we will deploy a fix as soon as possible.
Thanks all,
Vas
There are still ****ers out there who open 5+ tables and insta sit outs, very often 6max lobby looks like a HU lobby with 30-40 tables with one player
Quote:
Hi 2+2,
For it to be really useful as a table selection tool one either needs to recognize the players by nickname or somehow use an external tool. While some of these tools are not necessarily prohibited at this time we’re not obliged or incentivized to support them either. Given that, the pro of reducing clutter and freeing up space for better use outweighs the cons.
As such we plan to remove the table list player info box from the main lobby.
For it to be really useful as a table selection tool one either needs to recognize the players by nickname or somehow use an external tool. While some of these tools are not necessarily prohibited at this time we’re not obliged or incentivized to support them either. Given that, the pro of reducing clutter and freeing up space for better use outweighs the cons.
As such we plan to remove the table list player info box from the main lobby.
You are not banning them, yet it wouldn`t be possible to use them:P
10-21-2014
, 04:54 AM
10-21-2014
, 09:09 AM
10-21-2014
, 01:53 PM