Tanks on the lawn

[AlrightJack]

Its an interesting discussion, shot clocks have upsides and downsides, some of which have been noted here already, but one potential downside which hasn't been brought up yet is what the impact on table chat/sociability will be once everyone has become hypnotised into watching clocks ticking down. People say poker is getting boring, so maybe this is not the answer to putting fun back into the game, although I definitely agree that some de-tanking measures need to be put in place.

[celtic]

I played a shot clock comp recently and cough won it cough, it was terrible. The dealers were given timers that they struggled with most of the night, then we got involved in a ten minute debate about whether a call was made in time or not, without the tournament clock being stopped. More hassle than it's worth for me.

[jakally]

Its an interesting discussion, shot clocks have upsides and downsides, some of which have been noted here already, but one potential downside which hasn't been brought up yet is what the impact on table chat/sociability will be once everyone has become hypnotised into watching clocks ticking down. People say poker is getting boring, so maybe this is not the answer to putting fun back into the game, although I definitely agree that some de-tanking measures need to be put in place.

I don't think shot clocks fundamentally affect table chat, once players get used to the concept.
The key to shot clocks working is the dealers. I played a comp a couple of years ago, which had a shot clock, where the allocation of time was inconsistent from one dealer to another. Most annoying, & it then becomes a bigger subject at the table than it should be.

Not saying shot clocks are the answer in every situation. I think in evening comps & turbos they are a good addition.

[jakally]

I think shot clocks are really good, & generally accepted well by players.

On the flip side, I watched the replay of the recent Millions final. The winner, Maria Lampropolus, played as slow as anyone I've seen, but it was a fascinating watch.

Has jakally become DTDNeil?

Are you working there? When did this happen?

Hello Keith. Yes, & last year.

[The Camel]

I think shot clocks are really good, & generally accepted well by players.

On the flip side, I watched the replay of the recent Millions final. The winner, Maria Lampropolus, played as slow as anyone I've seen, but it was a fascinating watch.

Has jakally become DTDNeil?

Are you working there? When did this happen?

Hello Keith. Yes, & last year.

Hi Neil, what is your job there?

[jakally]

I think shot clocks are really good, & generally accepted well by players.

On the flip side, I watched the replay of the recent Millions final. The winner, Maria Lampropolus, played as slow as anyone I've seen, but it was a fascinating watch.

Has jakally become DTDNeil?

Are you working there? When did this happen?

Hello Keith. Yes, & last year.

Hi Neil, what is your job there?

GM. Was looking for a job last summer. No intention of it being poker related, but had a couple of conversations & agreed to give it a go.

[The Camel]

I think shot clocks are really good, & generally accepted well by players.

On the flip side, I watched the replay of the recent Millions final. The winner, Maria Lampropolus, played as slow as anyone I've seen, but it was a fascinating watch.

Has jakally become DTDNeil?

Are you working there? When did this happen?

Hello Keith. Yes, & last year.

Hi Neil, what is your job there?

GM. Was looking for a job last summer. No intention of it being poker related, but had a couple of conversations & agreed to give it a go.

Cool. Congrats!

Sure you'll do a great job there. Haven't been to DtD for ages, will try and make it down sometime this year.

[jakally]

I think shot clocks are really good, & generally accepted well by players.

On the flip side, I watched the replay of the recent Millions final. The winner, Maria Lampropolus, played as slow as anyone I've seen, but it was a fascinating watch.

Has jakally become DTDNeil?

Are you working there? When did this happen?

Hello Keith. Yes, & last year.

Hi Neil, what is your job there?

GM. Was looking for a job last summer. No intention of it being poker related, but had a couple of conversations & agreed to give it a go.

Cool. Congrats!

Sure you'll do a great job there. Haven't been to DtD for ages, will try and make it down sometime this year.

Be good to see you.  Let me know when you're coming & I will make sure I'm there.