Solution:
Skip the first break if the tournament starts between x.45 and x.00

This means that there is always at least 15 mins before the start and the first break. Multi-tablers probably won't mind missing a couple of hands during the first level (or 2nd) if they need to take a break.

This should be x-posted in Mttc.

This is a fantastic idea!! I smoke but don't like doing so inside so its impossible to get a real break playing more then 1 tournament at once, unless I just sit out and miss an orbit on each table which is -EV.

Good idea.

I haven't really thought it through but it would also be a big bonus for all the multi-tablers at normal sng's.

This is why my computer is 10 feet away from my fridge, and a Gatorade bottle/bedpan does it well underneath my table.

Ftpdoug/Ftpsean,
Poll doesn't lie.How about being first this time.Beat pokerstars in something.They are beating you in the enforcement of prohibited software,get them on this.

Brilliant idea, this would give time to make something to eat and get a proper break.

so what if you play mtts on different sites? just use common sence and time managment.

I think there's an answer hiding in this statement, right there.

Hi,
Think please,you know...synchronized.(like 8:55,or whatever it is)

Intersite/universal,obv

Just read that due to health and safety laws in the UK an employee must have a break every 4 hours. If you work for 8 hours you are entitled to get 2 x 15 minutes + 1 x 30 minutes!

Is there a huge difference when you are playing poker as a job?

In 5 years time when I'm all bent out of shape with my bad eyesight, bad back, RSI, muscle fatigue and varicose veins.. will I have a case in the courts if I hire a lawyer?

Bumping, ldo

I'm only the second person in this thread that thinks it's a terrible idea? universal? LOL

I would get so pissed if I had a break 15 minutes in just so some mtt clowns who take all my profit by playing a thousand of them at once can have a "synchronized break"

maybe cash games should do the same thing!

Ahh what's the matter? you can't multi-table very well?

Cash games you can just take a break whenever you like.

yes!

Why? Does it really make that much of a difference to have breaks after 1:00, 2:00 or 0:15, 1:15, etc?

+1 stars!

wtf of COURSE sites should **** the majority of their players about for the benefit of a few MTMTTers cos the losing players aren't worth keeping happy anyway so **** them they can have a break after 20 minutes or wait two hours orwhatever, maybe Tilt should do a poll and you get one vote per tourney played meh i think we know which way that would go its DEMOCRACY GUYS maybe one day in the future mad scientists can make computers that can read your brain from the khazi or even make them so small you could take one in with you or something

Explain how this helps all poker players and not just multi-tablers and I will vote yes. Until then, it's no.

If I play one tournament a night, I have to break after 10 minutes because you guys need one? In the middle of a hand? Are u kidding? No way.

Do you disklike the idea of a 10 minute break every 2 hours?

If you were to play two tables at once one night would you not appreciate a break on both at the same time?

Please explain the negative effect of not having a tournament break exactly one hour after it starts.

Sure, if someone else is paying you a wage to play poker, you might be able to sue them. If not, you're not an employee, are you?

I just assumed his post was a huge level - but maybe I'm wrong...

Yeah, I figured it was likely a joke, but what the hell.

Um afaik even a majority of the bad players are playing 2 or more at a time(i could be wrong i dont play many tourneys anymore). If the majority of p players are benefited then it is a good idea.

Asking for a solution that helps all poker players is ridiculous because everyone has different needs.

This solution helps the sites, and the majority of players so it is good.

No one said to break in the middle of the hand either. And **** if i just sit down to start a session, I dont need a 5 min break after 55 mins. U mean I have to break after 55 minutes just because you guys need one? Are u kidding? No way.

People who play one tourney at a time generate less rake therefore pay less to use the site, therefore are less important and should not get as much input as those who pay more. Its only fair, and good business.

1. it's different than every other tournament in the world, and fish hate different
2. having a break 10 minutes in is hella inefficient and inconvenient for 95% of poker players
3. it will tighten up tourneys even more by good players playing more of them

positives:

1. being able to make the break for once!