demesquita
Rock Star
Silver Level
The problem here is that we can clearly see people thinking of the breaks as something customized for themselves ("5 minute break is anough to me", "10 mimute would be better for me", etc.). There's no way something will always be good enough for everybody. It's impossible ta make everybody happy.
That being said: I think a good alterantive would be to have 5 and 10 minute breaks on intervals of every 2 hours of game. As in: First 55 min of game + 5-minute break, the 2 hour (1h50 minute) with a 10-minute break, and so on. This way we could have the second break larger for those who need the time for a quick bite of something else other than a quick scape to the bathroom.
That being said: I think a good alterantive would be to have 5 and 10 minute breaks on intervals of every 2 hours of game. As in: First 55 min of game + 5-minute break, the 2 hour (1h50 minute) with a 10-minute break, and so on. This way we could have the second break larger for those who need the time for a quick bite of something else other than a quick scape to the bathroom.
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firerain
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I would be fine if every other break is 10 minutes. However, I agree with the previous the break should not length slow structure MTT. I would be fine the site would reduce the number levels of late reg to allow for increate break time.
whiskers77
The art of purring
Loyaler
In my opinion 5 minute breaks are appropiate in online games. But a bigger break like 25 minutes or 30 minutes after 4 hours would be a good thing, when it is to expect, that the MTT will last around 8 hours or more. Latest after 6 hours should be a bigger break.
In live games there are no 5 minute breaks to the hour, but there are 20-30 minute breaks after 3-4 hours and this makes really sense to me, because in an other job you also have usually after 4 and latest 6 hours a break of minimum 30 minutes.
And you are free to do 5 minutes every hour, but with running time.
In live games there are no 5 minute breaks to the hour, but there are 20-30 minute breaks after 3-4 hours and this makes really sense to me, because in an other job you also have usually after 4 and latest 6 hours a break of minimum 30 minutes.
And you are free to do 5 minutes every hour, but with running time.
johnnylawford
Visionary
Bronze Level
I think it would make the most sense to have a progression where the breaks to ITM are 5 minutes, then 10 minutes per hour and 15 minutes prior to the final table, and finally back to 5 for the remainder. I find that after 4-5 hours I have to eat something/take care of a chore/something else that needs more than 5 minutes, but no one should need that much time at the outset of a tournament IMO.
Luvepoker
Lost in the twilight zone
Community Guide
Actually I would like to see shorter breaks and less often breaks. While I understand the need for a break every so often it just seems to be to much. The worst ones are when there is 2 or 3 left in the tournament. There is nothing like a 5 min break when your heads up and only have 10 BB each.
nanida888
Rock Star
Silver Level
On the other hand, so that it remains for 5 minutes, if you wish, you can do everything, or ask the family members to make a sandwich and bring coffee. 10 minutes will only increase the tournament time, which can sometimes last for hours.
Poker Orifice
FoolsTilt
Platinum Level
It's just a suggestion.
Myself, I make meals in advance when I know I'll be playing MTT's so it only takes me a minute or two to warm them up and have them ready. If you're not able to do this, then perhaps get someone else. No? (seems pretty straight forward to me)
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donpiatnik
Rock Star
Silver Level
When you start a tournament, you count on how long it will be. (Especially on weekdays.)
spectralwave
Visionary
Bronze Level
I think a long break, five minutes is more than enough for us to always be focused on the game because 10 minutes could cause us to lose concentration with very obvious distractions because it would be a long time before the tournament returns, so for me five minutes is more enough for you to solve some things at the right time.
Funkyst3t
Rock Star
Silver Level
Not only am I counting, but I've reached the final table - so I know what the challenge is. True the feeling of euphoria helps to hold on
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3gdata
Rock Star
Silver Level
Great point. For example:
10-min breaks at X:50 and no break at Y:55 where X is odd and Y is even. No 5-breaks every hour at all. I'd really like to see that.
When ITM or Final table, I'd say there is no point in breaks (if it's not a free- or centroll touney but about $3 or more buy-in one) — in that case, you want to finish the tourney as fast as possible and you're already excited.
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