Match Structure

[WYoung83]

 The problem was not the starting stack, but people seemed to lock up a bit on the final imo. I didnt watch it all, but from what i seen they were 7 handed for 50 mins. And the next final table and the next after that will be just the same.

[Logie66]

Sensible, especially with the European team and the different time zones.

[Curlarge]

Sensible, especially with the European team and the different time zones.

+1

[Honeybadg]

The problem was not the starting stack, but people seemed to lock up a bit on the final imo. I didnt watch it all, but from what i seen they were 7 handed for 50 mins. And the next final table and the next after that will be just the same.

I think my chip stack went up 50% in those 50 mins despite never having a hand ... gimme gimme ...

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[deanp27]

The problem was not the starting stack, but people seemed to lock up a bit on the final imo. I didnt watch it all, but from what i seen they were 7 handed for 50 mins. And the next final table and the next after that will be just the same.

Well I went out 18th and from memory it was still pretty late.
People lock up on final tables in most tournaments, it"s just natural.

[Jon MW]

... This will consist of 4,000 starting chips and 12 minute blinds - a structure which is still deeper than PokerStars own deep stack structure. ...

I"ll readily admit it"s not important - but what Pokerstars tournament are you referring to?

The Pokerstars deep stack structure is 5k starting chips and 30 minute blinds. Isn"t it?

[AMRN]

Seems sensible to me. I like a good structure as much as the next man, but being a league comp it needs to be as inclusive as possible to make it work to it"s fullest potential over the league period.

It"s still a good structure in my opinion.

^^This

[Moocher]

Seems sensible to me. I like a good structure as much as the next man, but being a league comp it needs to be as inclusive as possible to make it work to it"s fullest potential over the league period.

It"s still a good structure in my opinion.

^^This

This +1

[WYoung83]

 Still look foward to it and try and play every leg that i can obviously. Just think its a bit of a shame thats all.

[Foggy]

I think it is a pity that you have decided to change after only one competition.

The first week was excellent, and as previously quoted, the same players will probably not reach the final table.

Would much rather seen an hour taken off the start time, than quickening the clock.

Poor players love crapshoots. the better player will suceed more times with a slower structure that allows more play

[WH1TEHORSE]

I was a massive fan of the structure last week and was kind of hoping the structure would remain for the rest of the season. However if these changes benefit the league and convince players to stay on and keep the numbers to remain over 500+, I will continue to support.

[WH1TEHORSE]

... This will consist of 4,000 starting chips and 12 minute blinds - a structure which is still deeper than PokerStars own deep stack structure. ...

I"ll readily admit it"s not important - but what Pokerstars tournament are you referring to?

The Pokerstars deep stack structure is 5k starting chips and 30 minute blinds. Isn"t it?

Oh the joys of playing for 6 hours and min cashing for $20  

[Des]

A couple of points to add.

The new structure will be far from a crapshoot. It remains an excellent structure which will offer a close to six hour tournament.

The second point is that part of what makes this league special is the railing and atmosphere created by team mates. This isn"t just about the players who reach the final table. It"s about a whole lot of others who would like to rail their team mates as the final result is being determined. The final table will not get that level of support at 3am but it may at midnight.

[AMRN]

A couple of points to add.

The new structure will be far from a crapshoot. It remains an excellent structure which will offer a close to six hour tournament.

The second point is that part of what makes this league special is the railing and atmosphere created by team mates. This isn"t just about the players who reach the final table. It"s about a whole lot of others who would like to rail their team mates as the final result is being determined. The final table will not get that level of support at 3am but it may at midnight.

Spot on

[Waz1892]

The second point is that part of what makes this league special is the railing and atmosphere created by team mates. This isn"t just about the players who reach the final table. It"s about a whole lot of others who would like to rail their team mates as the final result is being determined. The final table will not get that level of support at 3am but it may at midnight.

Massive +1 for me on this point, as i like to rail my team-mates and genuinely felt bad not railing Matt right until the end.

The new structure gives this aspect a much better chance of adding to the community involvement of the closing stages of the league game