Even ICCUP has no rules against pausing. Unpausing is super bad manner, but really, it's not his problem something in your life came up. To him, he might only have time for one game, or he might want to power down games really quickly to get down a strategy, the opponent, or fairness of the match is irrelevant. I've waited for a player for over 10 minutes before, and ever since then I debate instantly unpausing the game.

If you do not have the time to play the game, or cannot continue, perhaps you should leave. Even if it is quite cowardly thing for someone to do, is the match really worth that much to you? Doesn't seem like it if you had to pause the game.

DoubleReed

United States4130 Posts

November 14 2010 15:26 GMT

#82

I think its ridiculous to pause without some sort of explanation. Say something like "One minute!" or "Shit phone" or something. I'm fine with that.

But randomly pausing is just annoying. I won't unpause unless the person just doesn't respond to me for over a minute. I think it's really quite rude to hold up the game without explanation.

HydroXy

United States513 Posts

November 14 2010 16:48 GMT

#83

Your opponent was a jerk. It's too bad there's people like that in the world, but they exist.
In a world with honorable, well mannered players, the pause system works fantastically.

blackodd

Sweden451 Posts

November 14 2010 17:02 GMT

#84

He can probably not sleep at night so it's fine. Don't let cheap tricks get to you

onmach

United States1241 Posts

November 14 2010 17:06 GMT

#85

I hate when people pause. When they ask I say no, and then they often do it anyways, and get mad when I unpause it. This especially enrages me when they do it right as the game starts. If you had something to do, you should have done it before the game started.

I didn't join this game so I could sit and watch a dark screen while you sort through your mp3 collection or clip your toenails or whatever. When the door rings at my house, I just gg out. My record is not that important.

Phayze

Canada2029 Posts

November 14 2010 17:10 GMT

#86

On November 15 2010 02:02 ayadew wrote:
He can probably not sleep at night so it's fine. Don't let cheap tricks get to you

He probably sleeps just fine. Dont try to convince yourself that everyone in the world has outstanding morals.

Cade

Canada1420 Posts

November 14 2010 18:04 GMT

#87

My question is, how long does it really take to shut down a couple of programs that might be making you lag? I have had this same problem and it takes me less than 10 seconds to shut down everything necessary, which even at the very start of the game isn't enough to put someone that far ahead.

ionlyplayPROtoss

Canada573 Posts

November 14 2010 18:07 GMT

#88

I feel that every time you pause unless the pauser unpauses the other guy should have to wait atleast 30 seconds before pausing.

on the other hand, at 2.3k diamond i never had anyone who just said no f$%^ off when i need to pause and i give the other guy the same courtesy. Maybe when you get higher theres more respect between players.

Helluva

United States651 Posts

November 14 2010 18:11 GMT

#89

On November 13 2010 12:59 LooKe wrote:
Alright, I guess now that I've cooled down the real question I want to ask is:

Does blizzard need to do something about their pause system or is it ok the way it is?

No.

OnFire

324 Posts

November 14 2010 18:13 GMT

#90

Your story made laugh, what a pathetic person he must be...
However the system is fine... if you face a person like this just block communication and do your best. Most people are not like him.

VenerableSpace

United States463 Posts

November 14 2010 18:21 GMT

#91

OP flamed the guy who unpaused it which caused the out of game response. Not the greatest response but i can understand it given the flaming.

Only reason for the player being a jerk would be for unpausing it, there could be a reason for why he did it?

so far i havent had this occur in sc2, but in wc3 only time i ever unpaused was when i had class in 10 min and the guy asked to pause, i just said ok make it quick and he took like more then 1 min. I said sorry but i gotta go soon and unpaused.

Make sure you sort out your problems BEFORE you search for a game. try a test warmup custom to check your lag if you are suspicious of your internet..

if you are so concerned with fixing issues, fix them BEFORE you search for a game.

Parasite01

33 Posts

November 14 2010 18:22 GMT

#92

people are douchebags. it is life. get over it. BM happens to everyone, it part of the game and inevitably the [internet].

zeidrichthorene

Canada83 Posts

November 14 2010 18:23 GMT

#93

In my opinion pause is a privilege not a right. If I have to get the door or let the dog out, I'll pause and explain, or ask and then pause. I fully expect that the opponent may unpause it on me so I'm not going to rage about it if they do. I'll still pause in hopes that they're cool about it, and they almost always are.

I've gone and afk'd for a few seconds to let out the dog when I've been ahead just because I feel pausing is pretty rude in general and unless I absolutely have to I'd really rather avoid it.

intrigue

Washington, D.C9933 Posts

November 14 2010 18:38 GMT

#94

an alternative system would be to pop up a little "Pause Requested" yes/no on the side (like the "Minerals Requested" icon) for every player in the game. the game only pauses if it's unanimous and can only be unpaused by the guy who started the vote. this way you will at least now when you're tabbed whether or not the game is still going.

needlessly complicated i think, since i'm totally fine with what we have now. your annoyance should be directed towards people in general.