Give others a chance

[wasthrownveryfaraway]

It's only the first day of the month.

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Being a consistently quick solver is commendable feat. And sure, the world isn't fair because players have every right to break the record if they are fast. But the site has become a lot less fun for less speedy players who get an occasional chance to beat the record. Or at least if you want to break records, maybe let others have a chance to win the monthly high score competition.

Stephen could even the odds for other players a little by adding new quotes, but he has every right to choose not to do so.

[hrossa]

I sympathize, wtvfa; I'm another who'll likely never see the Baron or the plane, or whatever happens when you set a record, unless we get a new batch of quotes.

[oddcouple]

In the meantime, forget about the speed demons and just have fun.

[Deanna48]

You could play lots yourself and qualify for the top scorers as well! Plus, lots of practice will likely yield faster solve times.

[Synonymous]

wasthrownveryfaraway I pLay for the fun of it. Records are for those who are serious, most of the time. Kickback and relax and just have some fun. Besides, the comments add a whole new dimension to wanting to solve the puzzles. Enjoy.

[gavinl]

I have got the odd record occasionally, but have set myself the more realistic goal of getting into the top 20 times for each puzzle. Still difficult, but achievable at least...mostly.

[LLapp]

It's so unfair that the fastest players get the top scores!!

[maradnu]

I almost never set a record, and is has been almost two years since I was even in the top 20 on speed. The last time I managed the top 10 on speed was nearly 14 years ago. I am not fast and will never be fast. I know that and while I may envy the fast players, I will never be in their ranks. I have never even broken 10 seconds for a crypto. I go for total points and wish we still had success rate, since I could do well on that. I have no issue with some really fast players dominating speed competition. It is what it is.

[Anachronismatic]

I think that was meant as an April Fool's joke. I get the frustration - my giant hands make typing too slow - rarely even crack a top 20 myself. The fun is in solving quotes that don't include the words "the" or "that", and making fun of Robert Breauiaueiault. I wonder if I could make some money creating a giant keyboard for people with Hagridhands.

[turnip_head]

Honestly I do this for fun, I don't particularly care about ranks...
It's not fair to tell others to slow down and give others a chance, because they probably worked very hard to get where they are. I mean, it's taken me 3 years to get to a 25 second average...

[hrossa]

I completely agree, turnip-head. I think wasthrownveryfaraway was requesting new quotes, not slower players.
I play for fun too, and am not particularly competitive by nature nor by talent. Just want to see what "the plane" looks like. Turns out I got to see it on a video of Bansaisequoia playing which was reposted by someone in a comment.

[turnip_head]

Ah I see, that makes more sense. I'm very competitive..
Those videos are so scary! They're thinking so fast and I don't know how people do it...