PvP TIMEOUTs

Or you could analyze your team's strengths and weaknesses, do the same for your opponents, find the best counters for the enemy and have fewer timeouts.

But that would require a lot of effort so let's change the game to 6 minutes and call it a day.

I agree with the OPs main points, that: (1) arena timeouts are a more common occurrence than they were in the past, and (2) this is totally lame. I think adding an 8x animation speed option is a much better solution than adding a minute to the clock, but it's clear that something must be done before it's too late. I've been sounding the alarm about the increase in arena timeouts for decades now. According to my projections, if this trend continues then by the year 2040 99% of all arena fights will end in a time out.

Most (emphasis on most because I don't presume to speak for all) folks that have time out issues also have mod issues. For Revan battles, a well modded opponent Jolee requires high damage from your team. In a mirror match that means Revan must be over 6000 special damage and GMY must be around 7000. If you're well under those numbers then either remod or start farming new mods.

Huh? 40 second matches are nice. You are doing something very wrong Im afraid.

"Kookermader;c-1820351" wrote:
I agree with the OPs main points, that: (1) arena timeouts are a more common occurrence than they were in the past, and (2) this is totally lame. I think adding an 8x animation speed option is a much better solution than adding a minute to the clock, but it's clear that something must be done before it's too late. I've been sounding the alarm about the increase in arena timeouts for decades now. According to my projections, if this trend continues then by the year 2040 99% of all arena fights will end in a time out.

It will never be “too late”. There is nothing stopping CG from making any change in the future.

"jhbuchholz;c-1820371" wrote:
Most (emphasis on most because I don't presume to speak for all) folks that have time out issues also have mod issues. For Revan battles, a well modded opponent Jolee requires high damage from your team. In a mirror match that means Revan must be over 6000 special damage and GMY must be around 7000. If you're well under those numbers then either remod or start farming new mods.

add bad strategy, and perhaps, gear not maxed too, also contribute to not being able to beat their opponents

"APX_919;c-1820333" wrote:
Or you could analyze your team's strengths and weaknesses, do the same for your opponents, find the best counters for the enemy and have fewer timeouts.

But that would require a lot of effort so let's change the game to 6 minutes and call it a day.

We already do since that's what this game is all about. I still come VERY close to a timeout. I'm talking sub 10 seconds left before I kill the last toon. While that's exciting and adds to the fun, it's discouraging when you hit the time out knowing another measly 15 seconds would have inevitably won you the round.

I don't see how adding another minute or two does any damage to the game. The timeout is there to combat any loops or stalemates. If you just need another 30 seconds to finish off the last toon then I don't see the issue. Or as another member mentioned, adding an 8x speed to take away some of the animation "lag".

Or we can all post drivel like you while not contributing to the conversation at all and call it a day.

"Kookermader;c-1820351" wrote:
I agree with the OPs main points, that: (1) arena timeouts are a more common occurrence than they were in the past, and (2) this is totally lame. I think adding an 8x animation speed option is a much better solution than adding a minute to the clock, but it's clear that something must be done before it's too late. I've been sounding the alarm about the increase in arena timeouts for decades now. According to my projections, if this trend continues then by the year 2040 99% of all arena fights will end in a time out.

Why is it clear? And what does "before it's too late" look like?

"AnnerDoon;c-1820462" wrote:
Increasing the battle timer just means that people will be locking out other players longer during payout/climbs. So... nope. 5 minutes is plenty.

That's a good point, I didn't consider using the timer maliciously to lock in a position before payout. It's sounds like a 8x speed setting is a better route to go.

It's just boring, nothing else....