Posted by -Ls2-Dimension (Ranked 1 on Worms 2: B&G Ladder) on December 05, 2008 at 18:54:13:
I am currently in the penalty box for 1 day after breaking the defence rule. Why this rule is in force still I don't know because it would seem that many who play don't really care about what rank they are, they simply just want to get on and play games. If this is true, why is it that we are being penalised for not defending rank?
Let’s not forget that only a short while ago, the leap frog rule regarding rank 2 getting a shot for rank 1 before being bumped was abolished. Perhaps players at rank 2 aren't too bothered if they get a shot at rank 1.
In addition, it seems unfair that a person should be penalised because the player ranked below them is away on holiday for example. This is of no fault to the player that is quite happy to defend their rank. It is also clear that certain players from different time zones will very rarely get to play each other. So what happens when these players are ranked directly above and below one another?
I also think that putting players in the penalty box for days on end is the wrong way to go about things. The Worms community is small as it is so why stop individuals who play regularly from playing? I would guess the majority of times this rule has been broken, is has been accidental and a simple move in rank would be sufficient.
The way I see things is to either put a stop to the rule, or when the rule is broken, rank drop the player only.
I have put across my views on this matter and it would be nice to see what other players think about it. Let yourselves be heard...