HellLighT
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It's not about debating the timer; it's quite obvious that with a timer available, a competent player will check everything 30 times to make sure they have everything in order. A slow-witted beginner, or just someone who's slow, will sit and wait for free time in the battle, and might even go make tea and use the restroom... a chess timer clearly saves overall time and is optimal. I don't see any advantages for playing to win with a SOD timer; you mention them, but don't provide any arguments, so the advantages seem rather mythical. But there are plenty of disadvantages, and I think 80% of the forum can confirm what I'm saying. I'm just suggesting a truly equal alternative. There are two games, so let both players decide on their own which timer to use for their red color!
P.S. And punishing such "slowpokes" is nonsense. Some people are just not naturally quick, or haven't learned yet. Let the timer punish them. Depriving them of playing in the tournament won't teach them much, but missing a turn will, because someone else's opinion and a technical rule are perceived very differently.
P.S. And punishing such "slowpokes" is nonsense. Some people are just not naturally quick, or haven't learned yet. Let the timer punish them. Depriving them of playing in the tournament won't teach them much, but missing a turn will, because someone else's opinion and a technical rule are perceived very differently.